HB 416, sponsored by Rep. Brenda Shields, R-St. Joseph, includes multiple provisions, such as requiring schools to adopt a comprehensive emergency operations plan to be shared with first responders, requiring schools to have bleeding control kits, and equipping interior school doors with anti-intruder locks and exterior doors with bullet-resistant window film.Â
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The first annual KINDNESS Saint Joseph is the Noyes Home for Children’s newest initiative. The event honors those who spread kindness throughout the community.
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Emergency crews respond to two-vehicle crash around 9 p.m. on Friday, March 28.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – The Missouri State Highway Patrol identified the deceased suspect in Thursday’s officer-involved shooting. Brayden M. Robertson, an 18-year-old St. Joseph man was shot during an exchange of fire in an on-foot pursuit Thursday afternoon. Robertson was fatally wounded. During the exchange in gunfire, one officer sustained minor injuries and
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Andrew County Health and Safety Coalition is planning programs to help families keep kids and teens off of drugs. “Guiding Good Choices” is a free, six-week free program for parents and teens running from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Savannah Middle School. Coalition Coordinator Jessica
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A St. Joseph native and military member has earned the position of a Sentinel guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Awarded the 732nd badge since it was first established in 1958, Josh Habeeb is now a Sentinel guard. With a prestigious position like this, his accomplishment was
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The third annual Olde Fashioned Toasts and Smokes whiskey and cigar festival is taking place at Castle Bridge Event Center on Friday.
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A person was killed in an officer-involved shooting in St. Joseph Thursday morning.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Billy Nolan, the assistant superintendent of Water Protection in St. Joseph, was given the Operator of the Year award for a large facility through the Missouri Water Environment Association.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – The St. Joseph School District is looking to use a new method to prioritize and teach the qualities defining future SJSD graduates. A survey was sent out by SJSD, seeking community input in November to get opinions from various stakeholders on the different qualities a SJSD graduate should possess.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A biannual event starting this week offers city residents a chance to get rid of yard waste from winter storms. Every year, the city allows open burning of yard waste in the months of April and November. Burning is allowed only between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. All fires
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A local pilot academy based at Rosecrans Memorial Airport recently graduated its second pilot as it closes in on a year of operating.Â
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The KINDNESS Saint Joseph event is meant to foster and encourage kindness in the community.
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The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating a possible hit-and-run.
Continue ReadingPreparations are underway to get the Civic Arena ready to rumble.
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A local business is cleaning up after having a window shot out Thursday morning.
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The St. Joseph Police Department are working a scene involving multiple suspects in the 2500 block of Mitchell Ave.
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HIAWATHA, Ks. (News-Press NOW) — Starting on Thursday, March 27, repairs will begin on a U.S. 36 bridge one half mile west of the U.S. 36/U.S. 73 intersection in Brown County, Kansas.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph is honoring the local artist responsible for two buildings that soon will be celebrating 100 years.Both City Hall and the Missouri Theater will mark their centennials in 2027. Last week, stakeholders got a sneak preview of the art of Waylande Gregory. Gregory (1905-1971), a
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Local law enforcement is working on facility updates to gain more privacy and deter loitering.Â
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Due to pre-construction utility work, an improvement project for U.S. 59 and Alabama Street has been delayed again.
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MWSU president, Elizabeth Kennedy spoke at a Chamber of Commerce Public Affairs Coffee event.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Members of a local committee are aiming to spur new growth in the recycling of organic material with the help of a revised measure months in the works. City Council members will vote to amend the city’s code and ordinances at their next meeting on March 31 to update
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Families can sign kids up now for a summer camp aimed at sparking their curiosity.
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A new choral group in St. Joseph is making plans for its debut concert.
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Tickets are on sale for the Saint Joseph Symphony’s final show of its 65th anniversary season.
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Community Missions at 700 Olive St. recently announced the upcoming opening of its 24-hour shelter that has been in the works for months. Â
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Candidates (from left to right) Jennifer Kerns, Brian Kirk, Kim Miller, James Mrkvicka, Kenneth Reeder and Cassandra Veale participate in a Missouri State Teacher’s Association candidate forum at the Troester Media Center.
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The Remington Nature Center is planning some upgrades.
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St. Joseph will be lively over the weekend with wrestling matches, Renaissance celebrations and community service efforts.
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