ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Robidoux Resident Theatre of St. Joseph is entertaining the community once again this weekend with their production of Shrek the Musical.
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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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GOWER, Mo — A third consecutive playoff game on its home floor served East Buchanan boys basketball well on Monday, as the Bulldogs are headed to the Class 3 quarterfinals following a 73-56 win over Lexington in sectionals. Off the heels of a 17-point third quarter comeback last Friday against rival Mid-Buchanan in the Class
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Emergency crews responded to a reported structure fire around 7 p.m. Thursday in St. Joseph. The stretch of Southeast Moore Road, near the intersection of State Route 371, was blocked off by the Buchanan County Sheriff’s officers. The St. Joseph Fire Department and local law enforcement were working the scene. When News-Press NOW arrived, no
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A potent spring storm system will track across the Mid-Missouri River Valley Tuesday and Wednesday, posing a risk for isolated severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, high winds, and a period of accumulating snowfall. The National Weather Service has issued multiple alerts across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas ahead of the approaching system. A High Wind Warning
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The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department located at 501 Faraon St in St. Joseph
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The city of St. Joseph and Community Action Partnership are addressing the rising homeless population with the addition of a tiny home village located at 2101 S. Eighth St.
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Voices of Courage Child Advocacy Center, an agency serving children and families throughout Northwest Missouri, supports recent legislation that aims to increase penalties for child trafficking.
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A drug seizure from area law enforcement agencies resulted in three people being taken into custody and charged with possession.
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A light pole stands near a tennis court at the Noyes Complex.
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Water shoots from a fountain at Krug Park lagoon on Sunday in St. Joseph.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Three St. Joseph men face drug charges stemming from an investigation between two local law enforcement agencies. Officers with the Buchanan County Drug Strike Force and St. Joseph Police Department Street Crimes Unit served a search warrant at 2801 Angelique St. on Feb. 28, seizing cocaine, methamphetamine and more
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — New legislation making its way through the Missouri Senate would establish limits on how long local elected officials can serve in office. If Senate Bill 193 ultimately becomes law, many elected offices, including mayor, school board members and every county officer could see a 12-year cap imposed on total time in
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The Andrew County Sheriff’s Office, along with other law enforcement agencies within the county, are refreshing their training this afternoon. According to the Andrew County Sheriff’s Office, the training is scheduled at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, at the Andrew County Courthouse. The Sheriff would like to advise the public that anything seen or
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Emergency crews battled a fire in the the 200 block of N. Eighth St. on Monday morning. The St. Joseph Fire Department was called to the scene at about 5 a.m. Officials said the fire was isolated to one apartment on the third floor of the apartment building and that the Red Cross will house
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local and world-renowned running group will receive a special honor for making St. Joseph the capital of “Running Streaks in the World” on Monday. Mayor John Josendale will officially sign a proclamation commemorating June, 6, 2025, as “Measly Mile Mafia Day” at Monday’s City Council meeting, the latest
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Snow geese fly at Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge in December in Holt County, Missouri.
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A Buchanan County jury returned a guilty verdict for a St. Joseph man on Friday for second-degree trafficking of methamphetamine. In the case State of Missouri v. Paul David Chaney, the Buchanan County jury was selected on Thursday, Feb. 27, and on Friday, Feb. 28, the jury found Chaney guilty of possessing over 450 grams
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The Platte County, Missouri, Sheriff’s Office, alongside the Riverside, Missouri, Police Department, are investigating a double homicide and child abduction from late Thursday evening. According to a media release sent to News-Press NOW from the Platte County Sheriff’s Office’s Captain Jeffrey Shanks at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28: The first murder was around 11:15
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The City of St. Joseph is upgrading its communication on Monday. The City wrote that the phone systems throughout all city facilities are being upgraded on Monday, March 3, which may impact residents who may be contacting the city. The only line remaining untouched is 911. The City shared that all upgrades should be completed
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Vehicles drive along the intersection of U.S. Route 59 on a bright and sunny day in August in South, St. Joseph.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A weekend chili competition is paying off for one local agency. UCP’s Heart of America Chili Challenge, which was held on Sunday, raised $130,000. Agency leaders said the annual event is UCP’s only fundraiser and the money raised supports services for local children and adults with disabilities. Winners were announced
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — South Side residents and area travelers will see construction begin on March 18 on a multi-year project to reshape the intersection of Route 59 and Alabama Street. The first stage of the large-scale $8.3 million project is officially scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 18, according to the Missouri Department of
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — St. Joseph could see an infusion of nearly 140 new jobs if city leaders agree to a contract to build a new protein manufacturing facility in the south end. Pending City Council approval, the city will enter into a contract with Nortian Foodtech, LLC., to construct the manufacturing facility on a
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Protestors crowded St. Joseph’s City Hall Saturday afternoon for pride as part of a statewide effort led by the Missouri Democratic Party LGBTQ+ Caucus.
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Sixth grade students at Pickett Elementary learn what it means to run a business by working in different positions at ‘Mo and Finn’s Coffee Shop’.
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Law enforcement agencies responded to an accident on U.S. Route 36 going west toward North Belt Highway in St. Joseph on Friday evening around 4:21 p.m.Â
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The St. Joseph School District has entered into an agreement with the Missouri Ethics Commission regarding the use of a district email for a ballot measure. An email was sent to staff members regarding an April 2024 bond issue, where the email was used to communicate about committee meetings. To resolve the issue, SJSD will
Continue Reading Candidates running for the two open seats on the St. Joseph School District Board of Education will speak at a Chamber of Commerce event later this month. The chamber will host its next Public Affairs Coffee event at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, at Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center, 1201 N. Woodbine Road.
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Mobile eateries are welcoming the arrival of warmer weather and sunshine as spring approaches.
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