River Bluff Trails Fest kicks off with outdoor activities
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â On Friday, May 16, outdoor and nature enthusiasts will be able to have their share of activities at the River Bluff Trails Fest.
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Three Pagan’s Motorcycle Club members pleaded guilty for armed assaults against rivals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Three members of the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club pleaded guilty this week before U.S. District Judge Greg Kays, for their involvement in a series of armed assaults against members of rival motorcycle clubs. Christopher W. McGowen, also known as “Mac”, 41, of Platte City, Mo. pleaded guilty on May 13,
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New transit facility planned for East Hills Library lot space
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An underutilized parking lot next to East Hills Library is set to become a new-and-improved hub for transit riders.
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Pregnancy Resource Clinic supports women through Maternity ClosetÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local nonprofit is helping expecting mothers with baby clothing and necessities.
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St. Joseph native promoted to Major General
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In a ceremony at the Missouri State Capitol, Missouri National Guard Adjutant General, Charles D. Hausman was promoted to the rank of Major General.
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Bike to work day promoting healthier commutes in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Residents traded car keys for bike helmets Friday as the city marked National Bike to Work Day, encouraging sustainable commuting.
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InterServ to hold annual meeting
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Interfaith Community Services, Inc. (InterServ) will hold its 2025 Annual Meeting on Monday, May 19. The meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. at Ashland United Methodist Church, located at 2711 Ashland Ave. The meeting agenda includes honoring recipients of the David G. Berger Award. The DGB Award honors
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Sounds of Summer Concert Series kicks off with Downtown performances
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One popular summer concert series returns for the 2025 season and kicked off its performances on Friday, May 16. This free community event will bring live music, food and entertainment to Coleman Hawkins Park in historic Downtown St. Joseph. “We really tried to get into the revitalization of Downtown,
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Living with crossfire: the new normal in St. Joseph
Many St. Joseph residents believe gun violence is inevitable regardless of location, that’s why many professionals in the firearms field believe proper training can prevent future incidents.
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I.C.E. detains father after traffic stop in St. JosephÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Just a few days before his high school graduation, Dayton Guerrero received a heartbreaking phone call, that his father was taken in to custody by Immigration Customs Enforcement.
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St. Joseph to offer Civic Center Park balusters to the public
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local residents will get the chance to make a new home for balusters that were recently removed from Civic Center Park. Kim Schutte, St. Joseph historic preservation planner, with the support of the St. Joseph Landmark Commission, will be coordinating interest from those wishing to have one of the
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From the front lines to 100: A WWII veteran’s Journey
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On his 20th birthday, Lawrence Ralston knew that his small beginnings as a son of a farmer were no comparison to the war he faced.
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Carden Park Elementary surprises teacher with generous donation
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Carden Park Elementary and the surrounding community came together to support a beloved teacher.
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City of St. Joseph names new fire chief
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department’s new leader is coming from within its ranks. Ivan Klippenstein has been named the department’s new chief. Klippenstein joined the SJFD in January of 2002 and has served in several roles, including firefighter, first responder, confined space technician, driver and captain. He has been
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SJSD School Board approves new administrators
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education has approved the appointments of two administrators for the 2025-2026 school year. Dr. Kati Reid has been appointed as the Director of Secondary Education, replacing Dr. Lara Gilpin, who is retiring on June 30, 2025. Reid began her career in 2009
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North Shoppes hotel expected to open by AugustÂ
Home2 Suites by Hilton is accepting reservations beginning August 18 at 3701 N. Village Dr., according to its website.Â
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Local law enforcement responds to Belt High Traffic Accident
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)- St. Joseph law enforcement responded to a traffic accident at the intersection of South Belt Highway and Messanie Street around 9 a.m. Thursday morning. Officer Alex Rich said the two-vehicle accident involved a Volkswagen minivan and a Mercedes sedan. One person sustained minor injuries. “We believe the blue Mercedes was northbound
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Child suffers serious injuries in horse-car collision
DAVIESS COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A child suffered serious injuries after a car struck a horse in Daviess County, Missouri Wednesday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the accident occurred around 6:50 p.m. at the intersection of Missouri Route 6 and 330th Street, two miles east of Jamesport. An 18-year-old Gallatin, Missouri woman driving
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Kansas City Chiefs set for eight standalone games in 2025, open season in Brazil
The NFL officially unveiled the 2025 schedule on Wednesday, with Kansas City slated to appear in eight standalone matchups, including seven in primetime. The season opens outside the country, as the Chiefs take on the Los Angeles Chargers in São Paulo, Brazil, on Friday, Sept. 5.Â
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Water main break forces ramp closure in the south end
The southbound off ramp from Interstate 229 to Atchison and 6th streets is closed due to a watermain break.
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National Police Week Memorial Service held to honor officials
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In recognition of National Police Week, law enforcement agencies held a memorial service to honor and pay respect to personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice. The service was held at the Northwest Missouri Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Civic Center Park. Members from the St. Joseph Police Department, Buchanan
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Family Guidance Center to host events for Mental Health Awareness Month
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — To honor May as Mental Health Awareness Month, Family Guidance Center is inviting the community to two events. A “Community Listening Session” will be open for community attendance at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 15 at the Pony Express Event Center, located at 1220 South 10th St. This event
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SJSD School Board selects candidate to fill vacant seatÂ
The St. Joseph School District is working to fill an empty seat on its Board of Education during a special meeting Wednesday night.
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AKMA to host Annual Art Fair
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art announced the return of its Annual Art Fair, taking place in June. The all-day, family-friendly celebration of creativity will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 7 at AKMA, located at 2818 Frederick Ave. Admission is free and all are
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Ales West Beer Festival returns to St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Ales West Beer Festival is returning to celebrate craft beverages and community spirit at Coleman Hawkins Park for it’s seventh year in a row. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 7 and will showcase various samples from breweries, distilleries and
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See St. Joseph: exploring the great outdoors
The 13th annual Beer Walk for the Arts supports the Arts Fund while letting St. Joseph residents tour historic homes and sample local drinks and eats.
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Mayor touts community investments, support in State of the City address
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As he stood at the podium to deliver his closing remarks, Mayor John Josendale ended his address with a call to action, challenging those in the audience to continue rallying for St. Joseph. In his eyes, success … and challenges, will be accomplished and overcome with the help of
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Statue to be removed for new fire station; South Side residents respondÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A historic structure at 303 East Hyde Park Avenue in the south end of St. Joseph, long valued by community members, will soon be relocated. City officials confirmed earlier this week that the new South Side fire station will be placed at this location for efficient response times. However, community
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Missouri’s Truth-in-Sentencing Laws Stall in Legislation
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Truth-in-Sentencing laws require people to serve a certain percentage of their sentence behind bars. In the past few years, Missouri has seen several bills related to Truth-in-Sentencing, some aiming to strengthen these laws and others focusing on reducing incarceration periods. Despite stalled bills and mixed opinions on whether longer sentences
Continue Reading SJSD School Board to review filings to fill board vacancy
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education will hold a Special Board of Education meeting to review and possibly select a candidate to fill Rick Gehring’s spot on the Board. The Special Meeting agenda came in right after filings closed at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, where
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