Local News

By Kyle Schmidt April 15 marks the deadline to file taxes or for an extension, and while some residents may have been busy this Tax Day working last minute, others were able to cool down from the stressful season. Local resident Pam Walace was not in a crunch to finish her taxes but still had

By Jacob Meikel Kevin Kerns of Walkoff Wood Bat Company in Savannah wanted to take advantage of the rich talent pool of local high school baseball players by showcasing their skills in a wood bat tournament sponsored by his company. Kerns and his company had sponsored youth tournaments in the past, but decided it was

By Kendra Simpson Hundreds of St. Joseph residents braced the warmer temperatures Sunday afternoon to raise money and awareness for Parkinson’s Disease in the 4th annual Tulip Trot. The event was in honor of National Parkinson’s Month and the end of National Parkinson’s Week. All of the proceeds raised in the 5k run and 1k

By Chris Fortune St. Joseph residents practiced their golf skills at local bars on Saturday. Teams registered for the Putt Putt Pub Crawl, which raised funds for the Autism Alliance of Northwest Missouri, and the teams also competed in a costume contest. Nine bars in St. Joseph participated in the event, and each had their

By Kyle Schmidt Two groups of periodical cicadas will emerge from the ground at the same time in Missouri this year for the first time since 1803. Brood XIX and Brood XIII will both show up this year. “I think it’s really cool to be in the range of these species that are found nowhere

By Kyle Schmidt For the first time, the women’s Division I college basketball championship had more viewers than the men’s. Part of the increase in attention on the sport has to do with the Iowa Hawkeyes, and two Missouri Western State University alumni have a special connection to one of their standouts.  JoAnna Mantz, formerly

By Ashley Luthans A local filmmaker is bringing his latest work to the Trail Theatre on Saturday.  “Wholesome Grove” is a family drama that will play at the Trail Theatre, located at 111 N. Ninth Street, at 7 p.m. on April 13. The film was shot in St. Joseph and Kansas City, featuring local spots such

By Riley Funk St. Joseph Habitat for Humanity broke ground Thursday on two homes on East Highland Avenue as part of a seven-house development project. As construction on the two homes at 1500 East Highland Avenue gets underway, another home in the 600 block of East Highland Avenue is nearing completion. Shay Homeyer, executive director

By Riley Funk A different company is taking over the Civic Arena paint project after the city council approved a new contract at its April 1 meeting. The contract is now being fulfilled by G.A. Thompson. Funding was approved in October for internal and external painting of the Civic Arena, as the paint is fading

By Cameron Montemayor The St. Joseph City Council discussed the prospects of partnering with the YMCA to help finance construction for a new indoor aquatic facility on Tuesday. The YMCA is hoping to start work in the next three to five years on a new 35,000 square foot facility in north St. Joseph, which as

By Kirsten Stokes In just a few short months, what’s standing as an empty campground will transform into a place of solace and healing for children aged 8-14 who have experienced the loss of a loved one to cancer. “We want to draw the kids together and let them know that they have something in

By Chris Fortune City officials have taken another step toward giving shelter animals a new and improved home. The St. Joseph City Council authorized a work order for Ellison-Auxier Architects to handle the design of a new animal shelter to be built at 3405 S. Belt Highway on Monday. For shelter manager Holly Bowie, it

By Harry Loomis A Downtown building that has sat vacant for over a decade and a half will soon be demolished. The building is located at 408 South Eighth St., adjacent to the St. Joseph Fire Department. The demolition would allow for an expansion of the fire station’s headquarters. The plan is for the area

By Chris Fortune The onset of spring brings the beginning of annual repairs on local roads that will continue late into the summer. Buchanan County began repairing County Line, Maxwell, Amazonia and Oscar Roads, including Huntoon Road east of Interstate 229, this week. It’s part of the county’s goal to repair 18 miles of road

By Riley Funk A construction project of four homes on Highland Avenue will move forward after the city approved funding Monday. Bill No. 769-22 unanimously passed at Monday night’s city council meeting, meaning $249,689 will be added to an agreement between the city and the Habitat for Humanity. The project, which will cost $514,629 in

By Cameron Montemayor A popular skater statue and centerpiece of the northeast parkway will be saved after it was discovered in Andrew County last week. Park officials confirmed the bronze statue from the “Catch Me If You Can” display near Corby Pond was delivered to Machine Head, a Kansas City conservator, on Monday. The statue

By Kendra Simpson Rick Gehring and other St. Joseph School District representatives rallied students in the area to create a video encouraging the public to vote “Yes” on the bond issue Tuesday. “As we get closer to Tuesday in and you just go back and you look at the things that this bond is going

By Kirsten Stokes MidCity Excellence is working to encourage and engage young men in the community as the organization gears up for its Men of Valor and Excellence breakfast. From 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on April 20 at Green Acres Ballroom located at 3500 North Village Dr., men and teen boys in the community

By Kyle Schmidt As families and kids gather to celebrate Easter with baskets of treats, it might be a good idea to save some candy for later.  Dietitians say it’s important to remember how sugary candy can be, especially for young kids. “I recommend parents set a limit with their kids on how much candy they

By Chris Fortune Lottery players in St. Joseph are feeling hopeful as the Powerball jackpot continues to climb. Another drawing this weekend will give players across the country another shot at the enormous $935 million jackpot. The Cenex at 320 Edmond St. has its regulars who buy lottery tickets, but when the Powerball reaches a certain

By Kyle Schmidt Spring cleaning might leave you with some items you don’t know how to dispose of, but several city programs, like Clean Sweep, are kicking off in April and can help get rid of waste. Clean Sweep runs April 1-7 and allows residents two days of free disposal at the city landfill for

By Cameron Montemayor The death of a 22-year-old University of Missouri student is serving as a strong reminder about the responsibilities of friends and bars to watch out for one another when enjoying nightlife, especially when alcohol consumption comes into play. Springfield native Riley Strain was out enjoying a weekend trip hundreds of miles from

By Harry Loomis As eight of the best NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball teams arrived in St. Joseph to decide the national champion, thousands of friends, family and fans came along to support their favorite teams. With all these new guests to St. Joseph, the surrounding businesses have an opportunity to meet customers whom they

By NewsPress Now St. Joseph police say that a statue found in rural Andrew County on Tuesday is a stolen part of the “Catch Me If You Can” display. The statue, created by Rosie Sandifer, is a bronze casting of a child skating, and is one of several related works situated along the Parkway system

By Chris Fortune A local library director is encouraging voters to stay informed after flyers were mailed and commercials aired in opposition to its tax levy issue. Rolling Hills Library’s St. Joseph branch is seeking to lower its overall tax levy from $0.31 to $0.28 per $100 assessed valuation by ending the sunset portion of

By Harry Loomis The deadline for candidates to file for the August primary in Missouri closed Tuesday evening. In Buchanan County, several candidates will claim their offices outright because they are running unopposed. Dean Wilson will remain county assessor, and David Gall will remain county treasurer. Scott Burnham will also hold his seat as eastern