Conservation official provides update on Krug Park Lagoon algae bloom
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In late September, the public noticed over 50 fish floating belly up in the lagoon at Krug Park.
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Kiwanis Club of St. Joseph to host free self-defense workshop
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Kiwanis Club of St. Joseph is preparing for its 11th annual T.A.K.E. Defense class this weekend.
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One person sent to the hospital with injuries following crash
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A crash between an electric bicycle and a car Thursday afternoon sent one person to the hospital and temporarily blocked off one lane of traffic on King Hill Avenue.
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Riverside Cyclones vs. Troy Trojans: The end of a rivalry (for now)
WATHENA, Ks. (News-Press NOW) — SportsZone’s Game of the Week features a Kansas rivalry matchup, that will come to a close at the end of the season.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month highlights importance of routine exams
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — October is universally recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a health campaign aimed at bringing attention to this specific form of cancer.
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Local law enforcement launches online sexual assault reporting tool
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office’s new ‘Seek Then Speak’ program has just been announced as a new online resource for sexual assault victims.
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Expert explains correlation between synthetic food dyes and behaviors in children
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â Finding healthy snacks for kids at your local grocery store is proven to be expensive and can come with some challenges.
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Persisterhood partners with ‘No Kings’ movement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Persisterhood of St. Joseph is officially partnered with the “No Kings” movement and aims to coordinate peaceful protests in Northwest Missouri in conjunction with similar protests nationwide.
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Parker McCollum concert to bring crowd of fans to Downtown St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Downtown St. Joseph will be lively with fans of one well-known country singer.
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Ombudsman program aims to bring awareness to Residents Rights Month
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The rights of residents are always important for those in living facilities.
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Designer apartments, retail spaces coming to historic Felix Street building
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A piece of Downtown St. Joseph’s history is getting a modern makeover.
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Rare mountain lion sighting confirmed by MDC near St. Joseph
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Conservation confirmed a rare sighting of a mountain lion this September in Northwest Missouri near St. Joseph, one of just four confirmed sightings in the last four years of the elusive and shy cat in the region.
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MoWest opens new center for students to connect, work on projects Â
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University is gearing up to celebrate the opening of its new Student Collaboration Center.
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Safety officials remind drivers to be cautious of deer on roadways
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Area drivers may come across deer while traveling during peak months for activity, like October and November.
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Lathrop man injured in Clinton County crash
A Lathrop, Missouri man suffered serious injuries in a utility task vehicle crash Wednesday night.
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Five injured in single-vehicle crash
DEKALB COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —
Five people were injured in a single-vehicle crash two miles west of Stewartsville, Missouri, on Wednesday afternoon.
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See St. Joseph: Downtown Second Saturdays, Fall Craft Fair and self-defense training
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The second weekend of October is shaping up to be a busy one, from shopping and local vendors to self-defense training, there are plenty of ways to get out there. It’s time to See St. Joseph!
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A warm October could keep the electric bills high
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Warmer temperatures are back for the weekend after a week of fall-like weather.
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City sets up QR codes as new method to provide customer service feedback
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Residents in St. Joseph will be seeing a new method to provide feedback for city officials.
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St. Joseph announced as new host site for GLVC basketball championships starting in 2027
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph’s sports landscape is set to welcome a premier Division II basketball tournament to the Civic Arena for the first time beginning in 2027.
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SJSD Board of Education to hold district reorganization hearing
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education will hold a district reorganization public hearing to discuss options for its facility reconsolidation.
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High school teen partially paralyzed in football game, surprised by dream college
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — 14-year-old Ju’Lius Byers suffered a life-changing injury in his first game as a freshman at Liberty High School.
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Missouri airports provide updates on government shutdown impacts
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The federal government has been shut down for more than a week, which means essential workers like TSA agents, National Weather Service employees and air traffic controllers are still on the job, but without pay.
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4-H program celebrates National 4-H Week
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The national youth development organization 4-H is celebrating National 4-H Week.
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Health Department program aims to help pregnant women quit tobacco
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â The Baby & Me Tobacco Free (BMTF) program provided by the St. Joseph Health Department aims to help future and postpartum mothers fight tobacco addiction.
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Buchanan County Prosecutor Office and SJSD collaborate to combat student absenteeism
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â The Buchanan County Prosecutor’s Office and St. Joseph School District are partnering together to address student absenteeism.
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Herzog gives students a glimpse into the future at career day event
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Herzog opened its doors for a career day event for students in area schools.
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Topeka man injured in Platte County semi-truck crash
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Topeka, Kansas man went to the hospital after flipping a semi-truck in Platte County Tuesday.
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New St. Joseph kids clothing store offers affordable options for families
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One new South Side business is providing affordable clothing and child care items for families.
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Construction underway on $1.6 million Buchanan County Fairgrounds
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Contractors are officially plowing ahead on the highly anticipated home for future livestock showcases and events in Buchanan County.
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