Students starting kindergarten in the fall and their families are invited to a special readiness program Tuesday evening. The United Way’s KinderClub will be offered from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at each St. Joseph School District elementary school. The program for children who will be in kindergarten during the 2025-26 school year and their
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The Performing Arts Association has an opportunity for those who want to brush up on their line dancing skills. The organization is offering classes from 7 to 9 p.m. on Mondays beginning Feb. 17 at Time-Out, 3414 S. 22nd St. The cost is $5 a person and can be paid at the time of the classes.
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Jay and Jen Martin met while attending Chiefs tailgate parties in 2003. Since, the two have gotten married, had a son and cheered on their favorite team every year.
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Super Science Saturday returned to Missouri Western State University on Feb. 8 to help teach kids about science.
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Sidewalks will get repaired or put in at Pickett and Parkway elementary schools; Spring Garden Middle School to be surveyed.
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The inspireU Children’s Discovery Center, located at 521 Felix St., is hosting an adults-only Valentine’s Day event on Feb. 14.
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For the third year, Friends of the St. Joseph Animal Shelter are teaming up with River Bluff Brewing to host the annual Puppy Bowl.
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PJ’s Fireworks, located at 20830 State Highway K opened its doors on Friday, Feb. 7 and will be open through Sunday, Feb. 9 for eager Chiefs fans. This is the first time the store will be open on Super Bowl Sunday.
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Overdose deaths in Missouri have dropped over the years, however, that will not impact the fight against drug use in the St. Joseph community. Buchanan County’s Drug Strike Force Captain Shawn Collie said despite the number of overdose deaths declining there is still work to be done. “We’re making cases every day, unfortunately, there’s always individuals
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A good night’s sleep is important to many, but especially young children who are learning and developing. On Friday afternoon, Jan. 24, students, faculty and staff honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by working with Missouri Western State University’s Center for Service, participating in the fourth annual “What Are You Doing for Others” day
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The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating a building collapse on the corner of 10th and Patee streets that happened on Monday evening, Jan. 27. Assistant Fire Chief, Jamey McVicker told News-Press NOW on Tuesday, Jan. 28, the protocol for when they first arrived on the scene. “We had a regular response, which is about
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St. Joseph residents exchanged books and their love for reading Sunday afternoon at the book swap hosted by Hazel’s Downtown.
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The need for reliable internet is becoming essential for accessing health care and employment opportunities as well as education.
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Those who didn’t purchase tickets to the Super Bowl still have a chance to go, thanks to a raffle by Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph. A $100 donation on the Catholic Charities website qualifies donors for a prize package to New Orleans for the game. The package includes Super Bowl tickets and roundtrip airline
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The National Weather Service for Kansas City and Pleasant Hill, Missouri, the Buchanan County Emergency Management Department and the St. Joseph Emergency Management Department are hosting the weather spotting training at 7 p.m. on Feb. 13 at Grace Calvary Chapel, located at 5103 S. 50th St.
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While the initial threat of a funding freeze for nonprofits receiving federal aid has been rescinded, social service agencies in St. Joseph are keeping a cautious eye on the situation. Local nonprofit leaders told News-Press NOW most people do not realize the important gap that federal funds fill alongside the generosity of individuals and businesses.
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Many businesses in St. Joseph are allowing employees to wear Kansas City Chiefs attire to work this week ahead of Super Bowl LIX.
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The United Way of Greater St. Joseph met on Thursday to discuss the accomplishments of the organization from 2024, as well as looking to what they want to achieve in 2025.
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The African American Read-In will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Rolling Hills Library located in the Belt Branch’s upper story, 1906A N. Belt.
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In honor of Take Your Child to the Library Day, a special guest visited St. Joseph.
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Le Peep is celebrating its first anniversary of new ownership, although Leslie Burris is no stranger to the business world of St. Joseph. In 2011, Burris won the Steven L. Craig School of Business’s entrepreneurship program at Missouri Western State University and took ownership of a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory location in Iowa. Since winning
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Pivotal Point patrons watch as Open Door Food Kitchen Executive Director Katie Burris teaches them how to cook a homemade meal.
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A local entrepreneurial program is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
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Bishop LeBlond’s Jacob Winkelbauer goes up for a basketball against St. Joseph Christian on Tuesday at Bishop LeBlond High School.
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A local business is offering a fun opportunity for fathers and daughters to connect.
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A bond proposal showing up on the April 8 municipal election ballots would allow voters to deny or approve a 60 cent tax increase.
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Efforts are underway to ensure the Kansas City Chiefs return to St. Joseph for training camp in the coming years. The team, which is preparing for its third consecutive Super Bowl appearance after having won the last two championships, has come to Missouri Western State University’s campus to prepare for the NFL season since 2010.
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