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By NewsPress Now Due to weather, there are closings and cancellations for Wednesday:

By Jazmine Knight Many cars in the St. Joseph area are covered in a layer of dirt from all of the snow, mud and salt that’s been left on the ground from the recent winter weather. And while some believe it’s just a cosmetic preference, leaving dirt and chemicals on a car can actually have damaging

By Riley Funk The Pony Express Monument is set to receive $175,000 in funding for much-needed repairs. The St. Joseph City Council voted 9-0-0 in unanimous favor of the funds at Monday night’s meeting. The $175,000 will come from American Rescue Plan Act funds and will go toward repairing the granite base of the statue,

By Riley Funk The Pony Express Monument is set to receive $175,000 in funding for much-needed repairs. The St. Joseph City Council voted 9-0-0 in unanimous favor of the funds at Monday night’s meeting. The $175,000 will come from American Rescue Plan Act funds and will go toward repairing the granite base of the statue,

By NewsPress Now The Missouri Department of Transportation announced Monday that Missouri Route 92 at Interstate 29 in Platte City will be closed in both directions indefinitely for emergency repairs. The closure comes after the bridge was struck on Monday afternoon, MoDOT said. The ramps at I-29 and Route 92 Interchange will be right turn

By Chris Fortune Leaders from the St. Joseph community gathered at the Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday to discuss housing needs and how to incentivize living in the city. The Housing Task Force is a group comprised of city staff, county commissioners and members of the business community. It works in tandem with the St.

By Riley Funk Organizers and local leaders are ready for a busy 2024 for the Civic Arena as the city prepares to host major athletic events. The 2024 NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Championship Elite Eight, Final Four and National Championship will take place Downtown from March 25-29. For Brett Esely, executive director of the

By Harry Loomis Nobody can question the loyalty of Kansas City Chiefs fans after last Saturday. Even for those that didn’t go to Arrowhead Stadium and embrace the -30 degree wind chill, the Peacock live stream of the Chiefs win over the Miami Dolphins became the most streamed event of all time. Even with these

By Kirsten Stokes The United Way of Greater St. Joseph is providing free compact space heaters to St. Joseph residents who currently don’t have heating sources in their homes.  In a December board meeting, the United Way approached the idea of giving space heaters to residents for the upcoming winter weather.  “We asked the board

By Harry Loomis CPR training is important any time of the year, but especially when cold weather can lead to strenuous outdoor activities that could cause heart issues. “It can be done over a lunch hour,” said JoAnn Woody, executive director of Red Cross of Greater Kansas City and Northwest Missouri. “We teach you the

By Kendra Simpson Local college students gave back to the community while recognizing what Martin Luther King Jr. famously said to a crowd more than 50 years ago, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is ‘What are you doing for others?’”  Missouri Western State University has hosted the “What are you doing for others?” service

By Riley Funk The St. Joseph Sports Commission announced the enshrinement ceremony for its 2024 Hall of Fame class will take place in August. Brett Esely, executive director of the sports commission, said the event for the fourth induction class will take place on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. Nomination for the 2024 class must be

By Harry Loomis A combination of freezing temperatures and strong wind gusts have kept street crews on their toes, even during a short break from the snow. “When you had so much snow and so much blowing snow, you get behind on those because you’re having to focus so much effort just to keep those

By Chris Fortune Slightly warmer temperatures are helping to melt the snow left over from last week’s snowfall, but that doesn’t mean the job is going to get easier for street maintenance. A fully staffed street maintenance crew has 16 members each on the day and night shifts clearing roads during a snowstorm, but last

By Harry Loomis After an influx of dogs last week completely filled the kennels at the animal shelter, its volunteer group stepped in to help, leading to more than 30 pups finding new homes. Due to the freezing temperatures and high costs of taking care of pets, 24 new dogs entered the St. Joseph Animal

By Cameron Montemayor With a recent stretch of winter storms and frigid temperatures in St. Joseph, the baseball diamond may seem like an afterthought. But for St. Joseph Parks, Recreation and Civic Facilities, the adoption of a resolution by city council members last week for close to $62,000 worth of work to the Bartlett Park

By Harry Loomis Two Downtown buildings are up for sale, bringing opportunities for new businesses to take part in revitalization efforts. The St. Joseph Trunk Company, located at 716 Felix St. across from Coleman Hawkins Park, is up for sale after being vacant for 20 years. It’s currently listed for $423,000 and has the potential

By Kirsten Stokes In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, MidCity Excellence hosted its annual Solutions Summit to teach and inspire young people in St. Joseph to find success in their futures, no matter the industry. “These youth are going to be our future and our now,” said Kimberly Warren, MCE founder and CEO.

By Cameron Montemayor Behind the counter of a retail chain pharmacy, a young technician processes the first of potentially hundreds of prescription orders that will pour in over the course of the day. As the drive-thru begins to fill up and patients line the front counter, the phone rings. With a small team of pharmacists

By Chris Fortune St. Joseph residents and members of the business community gathered for a throwback party at the Civic Arena. The theme was “St. Joe 24,” which was a spin on Studio 54, and the arena was decorated in a 1970s disco theme. Attendees got into character with their colorful attire for a banquet

By Marcus Clem Times of winter weather cause many to do all they can to avoid frozen sidewalks and slippery roads, but seem to pose no hindrance to the public’s curiosity for the ice. Bode Ice Arena continued on Friday a series of events designed to welcome new participants in the arts and sports of

By Harry Loomis St. Joseph is experiencing historically cold temperatures this weekend. With wind chills expected in the negative double digits, being outside for any period of time is a significant risk. In the midst of this, the Red Cross has offered some tips on keeping residents and property safe. One of the biggest concerns

By Jazmine Knight It was a bippity boppity boo-utiful day at the Dance Arts Center and the Ruby Theatre as they both hosted tea parties  Despite the freezing temperatures, both events had an amazing turnout. The Dance Arts Center held a Mad Hatter tea party. The idea of the tea party is inspired from the

By Harry Loomis Amid a brutal week of weather in St. Joseph, businesses all throughout town have had to make adjustments to their operations. But while major national companies in town like Walmart and Target have no trouble rolling with whatever conditions winter may bring, many of the city’s local businesses don’t have the same

By Harry Loomis Most people break their New Year’s resolutions by the second Friday in January, known as National Quitters Day, but health experts say less than two weeks isn’t enough time for a person to see positive effects. “For most people, it takes about two to three weeks for you to really instill a

By Jazmine Knight With below-freezing temperatures hitting across the area, homeowners and renters should take precautions to protect their pipes and avoid facing costly repairs. Christie Barnhart, senior manager of external communications at Missouri American Water, said the best way to protect your pipes is to plan ahead. Opening cabinet doors to allow pipes access

By Chris Fortune DeKalb and Southwest Buchanan County fire departments battled a blaze at an auto repair shop Friday that left the building severely damaged. Crews responded to the scene at Top Notch Auto Repair and Sales at 8000 U.S. Route 59 early Friday afternoon. The building’s walls and the ceiling were partially collapsed, and

By Cameron Montemayor St. Joseph is one step closer to allocating opioid settlement money, as the application window opens Monday for local organizations to put their name in the hat to receive funding. City council members approved an amendment Monday to appropriate $105,000 in opioid settlement funds for fiscal year 2024. Along with $52,000 from

By Chris Fortune As morning commuters slept through an overnight snowstorm, street maintenance crews were making sure roads were drivable by the time they woke up. Over the course of about 24 hours, from Monday into Tuesday, 4 to 6 inches of snow blanketed St. Joseph. Around-the-clock treatment ensued, with about 22 workers from the

By Riley Funk The Civic Arena will soon see more upgrades to make it a more self-sustaining facility after the city allocated more than $200,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to various projects Monday night. Council members voted 8-0-0 in favor of providing American Rescue Plan Act funds to purchase new equipment for the