National Wellness Month encourages focus on health and self-care
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As summer hits its peak, the month of August also brings a timely reminder to focus on personal well-being.
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Route AC bridge over U.S. Route 36 to close for repairs
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County Route AC bridge over U.S. Route 36 is scheduled to close on Monday, Aug. 18. The closure comes as the Missouri Department of Transportation will be repairing the bridge deck. The bridge will be closed until Thursday, Aug. 21, and motorists will need to seek an
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Pizza Shoppe hosts fundraiser for local family devastation
ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW)– One local restaurant is providing assistance for a family who experienced devastation last month.
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Salvation Army holding backpack stuffing for back to school preparation
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the school year approaches, local organizations are helping stuff backpacks for students of all grades.
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Chiefs Fans flock to training camp for selfies, signatures and season hopes
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp is buzzing with excitement — and fans in red are showing up in full force.Â
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SJPD hosts National Night Out
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The community is invited to Civic Center Park on Tuesday, Aug. 5, for this year’s National Night Out, an annual event promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
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Missouri Theater sidewalk to receive repairs
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The sidewalk outside of the Missouri Theater will be closed for a little over a week to receive repairs.
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Local organizations call for nominations for the Kelsy Beshears Racial Justice Award
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The YWCA of St. Joseph, St. Joseph NAACP and Missouri Western State University are calling for nominations for the Kelsy Beshears Racial Justice Award.
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Lunch and Learn event helps caregivers with burnout
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An upcoming free lunch and learn event at Benedictine Living Community in St. Joseph will help caregivers prevent burnout.
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How a Missouri driver helped design the ‘Fastest Short Track on the Planet’
Tucked in America’s heartland is a 7/8 mile oval in the middle of a cornfield, dubbed the “Fastest Short Track on the Planet.” Despite being located in the hills of Newton, Iowa, its origins have ties to the Show-Me State.Â
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City Council OKs new pickleball complex by Corby Pond, animal shelter donation and tech upgrades
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Construction of a new $796,000 pickleball complex by Corby Pond and funds for ongoing work on a new animal shelter received the green light from City Councilmembers.
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MU professor weighs in on Sen. Hawley’s tariff rebate proposal
A new bill introduced by Sen. Josh Hawley could provide American families with rebate checks worth thousands of dollars, using revenue generated from tariffs under the Trump administration.
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One woman is dead after being ran over by a Freightliner on I-29
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One woman is dead following a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident in the southbound lane on Missouri Interstate 29 early Sunday morning.
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City of St. Joseph launches program to target abandoned and illegally parked vehicles
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph is rolling out a new safety initiative aimed at addressing illegally parked and abandoned vehicles left on public streets.Â
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Two seriously injured in Daviess County crash
DAVIESS COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Two people suffered serious injuries in a one-car Daviess County crash Sunday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the crash occurred around 6:38 p.m. on U.S. Route 69 North, about five miles south of Pattonsburg, Missouri. A 21-year-old King City, Missouri woman drove off one side of the road,
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School supply drive Underway to help local students in town
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A community-wide school supply drive is underway to help local students gear up for the upcoming school year. The drive will wrap up with a final drop-off event on Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Open-Door Food Kitchen. Community members are encouraged to donate essential items such as pencils, markers,
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Chiefs Host Family Fun Day at Training Camp
It was more than just football at Missouri Western State University on Saturday as the Kansas City Chiefs welcomed fans to Family Fun Day at training camp, transforming the field into a festival of red, gold and smiles.
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Manhunt launched after 4 killed in a shooting at a Montana bar
ANACONDA, Mont. (AP)– A shooting at a Montana bar left four people dead Friday, prompting a lockdown in a neighborhood several miles away as authorities searched for the suspect in a wooded area.
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United Way to kick off Annual Campaign with breakfast
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The community is invited to kick off United Way’s annual Campaign during a breakfast event.
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FOTAS holds ‘Puttin’ for Mutts’, an Animal Shelter Charity Golf Tournament
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Animal lovers and golfers alike will be able to participate in a tournament to benefit the St. Joseph Animal Shelter.
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FOTAS to hold ‘Doggy Day Out’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Friends of the Animal Shelter will hold its next “Doggy Day Out” at the end of the month.
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Missouri kicks off tax-free weekend ahead of school year
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the first day of school inches closer, Missourians are partaking in the state’s annual tax-free weekend.
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United Way hosts annual ‘Stuff the Bus’ School Supplies Drive
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As summer winds down, the St. Joseph community has a chance to make a lasting impact by supporting local students through the 17th Annual Stuff the Bus School Supplies Drive.
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Supporters tout new Missouri law as healthcare relief for many farmers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One of Missouri’s top farming groups will now be allowed to sell health plans that supporters hope will boost the number of farmers with affordable health coverage.
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Chiefs fans look forward to watching young talent
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Training camp continued Friday, where fans were able to enjoy calmer temperatures.
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A look behind the scenes of SJPD recruitment testing
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Joining the St. Joseph Police Department proves to be both a rewarding and challenging endeavor.
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Missouri students are heading back to school, but immunization rates continue to lag
In less than a month, students across Missouri will be preparing to head back to the classroom for the 2025-2026 school year.
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Missouri Senate Bill 3 faces constitutional challenge in court
Senator Mike Moon (R-Ash Grove), State Representative Bryant Wolfin (R-Ste. Genevieve) and a Maries County man have filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Senate Bill 3.
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St. Joseph’s Landfill to reach capacity in 2047: how recycling can make a big difference
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph’s landfill is filling up fast, and the clock is ticking, with its projected lifespan being May 2047.
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SJSD launches Kagan Cooperative Learning to boost classroom engagement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â The St. Joseph School District has introduced its first-ever Kagan Cooperative Learning training session, bringing a nationally recognized teaching strategy to local classrooms.Â
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