Pony Express Museum takes families back to the past
A ride the Pony Express Trail poster is shown at the museum during their annual Family Fest Day on Monday in St. Joseph.
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Missouri sees rise in pedestrian deaths
Officers from Troop H of the Missouri State Highway Patrol in St. Joseph are seeing a rise in pedestrian accidents across the state and in the region.
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Downtown skate shop nearing fundraising goal after break-in
Boards are mounted on a wall inside Devil’s Island Skateboard Co. A week after merchandise was stolen following a break-in, the local skate shop is closing in on its fundraising goal.
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Rosecrans Memorial Airport in ‘snow mode’ as extreme weather persists
St. Joseph airport crews are plowing ahead through both snow and now frigid temperatures to help provide a clear pathway for landing and takeoff. Snow mode was officially activated at 6 a.m. at Rosecrans Memorial Airport after two more rounds of snow blanketed the area through Monday and Tuesday, with both military and civilian staff
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Utility companies closely watching grid amid frigid temperatures
Local utility companies are making extra preparations with a blast of Arctic temperatures set to grip St. Joseph and Northwest Missouri over the coming days. An Extreme Cold Watch in effect until Thursday morning is set to bring dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero, conditions that could put tremendous pressure on
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Downtown book store hosts book signing
The Story Collective, in Downtown St. Joseph is hosting a book signing by a local author this Saturday, Feb. 22. Author Joseph Kopel is currently on tour to promote the second book in his science-fiction/fantasy book series, “The Nehel Series.” The signing scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday is part of Kopel’s book tour.
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Southside Flea Market prepares for grand opening
Southside Flea Market, located at 3500 S. 22 St., opened in late January, however the owner is celebrating a grand opening with the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce at 9:30 a.m on Friday, Feb. 28.
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Musical forces combine for Mozart’s “Requiem”
The Saint Joseph Symphony will join forces with the Benedictine College Chamber Singers and the Saint Joseph Community Chorus for a performance of Mozart’s iconic “Requiem.”
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SJSD officials break down two high school model
Since the introduction of the St. Joseph School District’s long-range plan, a two-high school model has been the district’s vision, regardless of the passing of Proposition Two. If the proposition is passed, the district will move forward with building two new high schools. If the proposition is voted down, the district will close one high school,
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I-29 to be resurfaced in Holt and Andrew counties
The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted Herzog to resurface a section of I-29.
Continue Reading SJSD provides snow day totals, last day of school remains the sameÂ
The St. Joseph School District has used its fair share of AMI and snow days throughout the last few weeks. Students in the District haven’t attended in-person classes since last Tuesday, Feb. 11. SJSD was able to begin the school year with five Alternative Method of Instruction Days, however, as of Thursday, Feb. 20, they
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Extreme cold brings frostbite warning
With the frigid temperatures outside, it is important to keep an eye out for frostbite.
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School board candidate Jennifer Kerns says she’s ready to be heard
Jennifer Kerns is one of the six candidates running for the St. Joseph School Board ahead of the April 8 election.
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Community Missions cold weather shelter open 24 hours until Thursday
Community Missions at 700 Olive St. is keeping its cold weather shelter open 24 hours through Thursday to keep its visitors safe from the inclement weather.
Continue Reading High schools likely will go to two with or without bond approval
Voters will have a chance to vote on a school bond proposal to build new high schools or retain two high schools.
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Special Olympics Missouri reschedules Polar Plunge for March
Special Olympics Missouri has moved the 2025 Polar Plunge for St. Joseph for March due to expected cold temperatures. Originally the event was scheduled for Friday, Feb. 15. The SOMO 2025 Polar Plunge St. Joseph has been rescheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 22 at 402 S. Noyes Blvd. Registration and Donation information can
Continue ReadingHUD changes will affect local housing aid
Randy Sharp, Director of Operations at Interserv, said that with the new administration comes concerns about HUD funds available locally.
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New White House faith office draws mixed reviews
Pastor Doug Walter of Ashland UMC has concerns about the updated Office of Faith created by an executive order by President Donald Trump.
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Savannah cheerleaders show school spirit after national win
The Savannah cheerleading team brought their national champion spirit to their pep rally on Friday after their JAMZ national win.
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Boy Scouts of America Si Rositzky Service Center
Some Chiefs fans have loved the team for 50 years, but for babies in the Mosaic Nursery, their support for the Chiefs just began. Since 2019, Registered Nurse Joy May has dressed babies in the Mosaic Nursey in Chiefs gear to get the community’s families involved. “This idea started in 2019,” May said. “I was
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Local Eagle Scouts share experience as Scouting America turns 115
A well-known Scouting organization is celebrating its 115th birthday with an official name change. The Boy Scouts became Scouting America on Feb. 8. The planned name change was announced last spring as part of an effort to be more inclusive after the organization started allowing girls to join its ranks. Maggie Krause, who has been
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Local universities back to drawing board after DEI backlash
Faculty and staff at Northwest Missouri State University received word that changes are on the way for the DEI programs at the school.
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Street treatment appears to do the trick for this winter storm
Workers load up the trucks to treat the roads.
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Preparing as another winter storm approaches
Shovels in stock at Ace Hardware in St. Joseph, Mo.
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Chiefs fans prepare for battle against the Philadelphia Eagles
Kyle Kirschner making Chiefs’ drink
The rematch of Super Bowl LVII brings two fan bases back together and local Chiefs fans are sharing their respect for the City of Brotherly Love.
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Local small businesses see influx amid Chiefs’ success
One of the sections inside Narrative is devoted to Chiefs items.
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Tailgate crew moves indoors for Super Bowl party
Randy Widener shows off custom shirts he created for the past Super Bowls.
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Chiefs fans react to another Super Bowl bound season
Local fans shopped at Rally House just hours after the AFC Championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills. Fans shared their reactions to the Chiefs once again going to the Super Bowl, potentially making history with a three-peat.
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MU offers Extension Master Gardner courses
Master gardener classes are being offered in St. Joseph and Cameron in March and April.
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KinderClub sessions offer school readiness information
Kinder Club returns to St. Joseph elementary schools, offering parents and students resources on vital school skills necessary for development.
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