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Rising numbers likely to extend flu season

By Harry Loomis Current trends in Buchanan County suggest this flu season is going to stretch out longer than usual. Buchanan County already has recorded 629 positive flu cases in the first half of March. This includes both strains, one affecting the stomach and another affecting the respiratory system. The numbers are an increase from

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League of Women Voters hosts forum with elected officials

By Chris Fortune St. Joseph residents had the opportunity to question local office holders Friday afternoon. Missouri state Reps. Bill Falkner and Dean VanSchoiack, Buchanan County Presiding Commissioner Scott Nelson and St. Joseph City Councilman Randy Schultz attended the forum at the St. Joseph branch of the Rolling Hills Library. Each officeholder introduced themselves, discussed

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Video depicts Lanning confronting Garcia

By Marcus Clem A video shows parts of the confrontation that resulted in charges against a St. Joseph Board of Education member. Footage of the Feb. 26 incident involving Whitney Lanning and Isaura Garcia has been posted on local social media accounts and was obtained this week by News-Press NOW. Lanning is charged with second-degree

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Vital statistics for March 15

By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Zackary Lee Kanatzar, 24, Kansas City, Missouri, and Jordyn Destiney Kaiser, 25, St. Joseph. Abraham Ruiz Perez, 21, and Alejandra Herrejon Molina, 20, both of St. Joseph. Joseph Scott Herrington Jr., 18, and Alia Louise Hadsall, 17, both of St. Joseph. Santos Manuel Acevedo Benitez, 43, and Veronica Villegas, 33,

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Deeds of trust for March 15

By NewsPress Now March 8 — Northside Remodeling LLC to Andrew Gerhardt, Jessie Gerhardt, S H Sommers Grand Heights LTS 32 33 BLK 4. March 8 — Andrew Gerhardt, Jessie Gerhardt to US Bank NA, S H Sommers Grand Heights LTS 32 33 BLK 4 $154,500. March 8 — Andrew Gerhardt, Jessie Gerhardt to US

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Thefts and Vandalism for March 15

By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Jan. 28 to March 10 1209 S. 18th St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 2234 W. Circle Dr., vehicle theft at residence/home. 606 E. Missouri Ave., burglary at residence/home. 5604 S. 1st St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 6042 Meade St., vehicle theft at residence/home. 3114 Olive St., items stolen at

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Arrests for March 15

By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from March 5 to March 11 MC Machusy, 29, 1401 N. 36th Terr., warrants for resisting arrest, leaving the scene of an accident, driving while suspended/revoked, DWI/DUI and failure to appear in court. Samantha Marie Wheller, 31, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Gerald Benjamin Cole,

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Committee discusses ways to increase teacher salaries

By Jenna Wilson District leaders, teachers and committee members gathered Thursday to consider proposals to increase teacher salaries in the hopes of improving overall staff recruitment and retention. The proposals discussed at Thursday’s recruit and retain committee meeting will be presented to the St. Joseph Board of Education on Monday, March 18. Along with levy

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Treasurer promotes MOScholars program

By Marcus Clem For two years now, Missouri has allowed the donation of money for private school education so as to earn dollar-for-dollar breaks on taxation, and a state official promoted this program on Thursday. State Treasurer Vivek Malek visited St. Joseph Christian School to that end. He assumed office in January 2023, and in

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St. Joseph celebrates Pi Day

By Ashley Luthans Whether it was with math or dessert, residents across the area enjoyed Pi Day on Thursday. In the St. Joseph area, community members can find homemade pies at multiple restaurants and bakeries. Jillian Parisoff is the owner of B&B Runway Café at 100 NW Rosecrans Road, which is known for its homemade

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Chamber president receives state honor

By Ashley Luthans A St. Joseph leader was one of 10 to receive a statewide Women of Achievement Award. Natalie Hawn, the president of the Chamber of Commerce in St. Joseph, was awarded the honor from Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe this year out of more than 500 women nominated from across the state. Hawn was

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Students struggle through ‘spring slump’

By Jazmine Knight In the thick of the second semester, spring break is serving as more than just a week off from classes. It can be a mental health reset for struggling students. The “second-semester slump” refers to the drag and lack of motivation many experience at this time in the academic year. Struggles can

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Local students react to potential TikTok ban

By Riley Funk College students from St. Joseph expressed mixed emotions after the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill to possibly ban the social media app TikTok. The vote passed in Washington D.C. with 352 in favor and 65 against. Many lawmakers are concerned about the app being a tool for the Chinese Communist

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Police recover pipe bomb in North End

By Marcus Clem Local authorities found a small pipe bomb in the North End of St. Joseph earlier on Wednesday, and determined it did not pose a serious threat to the public, before calling for outside help to make sure. The Kansas City (Missouri) Police Department responded to the 500 Block of Shady Avenue, in

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Special report on News-Press NOW

By NewsPress Now In the thick of the second semester, spring break is serving as more than just a week off from classes. It can be a mental health reset for struggling students.   Our Jazmine Knight spoke with local college students about what they’re struggling with. Watch News-Press NOW tonight starting at 5 p.m. or

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Distillery coming to Downtown area

By Jazmine Knight St. Joseph will be welcoming a new distillery next month. Parkway Distillery, located at 415 N. 13th St., is scheduled to host an open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 16. “To our knowledge, this is the first distillery in St. Joseph since Prohibition,” said Edison Derr, co-founder

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Lawmakers demand Lanning resign

By Marcus Clem Area legislators called for a St. Joseph Board of Education member to quit her role as a nonprofit administrator after prosecutors charged her with alleged criminal harassment last week. Whitney Lanning is awaiting judicial proceedings on the single Class A misdemeanor filed after a Feb. 26 dispute with board colleague Isaura Garcia

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