By Ashley Luthans On Saturday morning, the Pony Express therapy dogs visited Hazel’s Coffee. There are 21 dogs involved in the Pony Express therapy dog program, and some of them came out to the coffee shop to bring joy to the community. Molly Stewart, a board member with the organization, shared more about what the
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By Jazmine Knight A collection effort next week will help make Christmas brighter for children all around the world. Operation Christmas Child is sponsored by Samaritan’s Purse and is a program where people take a simple shoe box and turn it into a gift for kids all around the world. “Anyone can pack a box,”
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By Charles Christian Though passing down the family business has become more difficult, St. Joseph and surrounding communities still have multi-generational family businesses that dot the landscape. The Conway Center for Family Business notes that around 30 percent of family-owned businesses make the transition into the second generation however, only about 12 percent will be
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By Leah Rainwater St. Joseph law enforcement and fire crews responded to a structure fire at 807 N 10th Street. The call came in around 7 p.m. on Friday evening. There were no injuries reported and fire officials have not identified the start of the fire. News-Press Now will continue to provide updates as they
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By Kendra Simpson Central High School will celebrate the American entrepreneurial spirit this Friday in honor of American Enterprise Day. During lunch, Central’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) will host a Trivia and Treats event. Two students, Rudy Habiger and Jacob Orth, will share key aspects of the American economic system by asking trivia questions
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By Cameron Montemayor One of St. Joseph’s oldest homes built in the late 1860s is in line to be designated as the next local landmark pending approval by elected officials. Located at 1701 S. 20th St., the two-story home owned by Joseph Pfeiffer holds a unique place in St. Joseph’s history. Members of the St.
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By NewsPress Now A recount for the Buchanan County Western District Commissioner race will take place next week. The count will begin at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18, according to officials in the Buchanan County Clerk’s office. Unofficial results from the county show Democratic incumbent Ron Hook with a narrow 23-vote lead over Republican Challenger
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By Chris Fortune Weed treatment will begin at Lake Contrary this month if the weather allows. Buchanan County Commissioners met with a contractor for the aerial herbicide over a video call Friday morning to discuss the possibility of spraying this year and other details. Jason Hammock with Hammock Flying Service will deploy the aerial herbicide
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By Jazmine Knight Missouri Western State University and North Central Missouri College gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new Houlne Center for Convergent Technology on Friday. The 20,000-square-foot laboratory provides practical and applied learning in industries such as skilled manufacturing, construction and innovative service technologies. “This has been a two to two and
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Owen Travis Mayotte Sr., 47, and Charis Noel Flowers, 50, both of St. Joseph. Ramos Marquez Carlos, 50, St. Joseph, and Mekelle Lynn McBee, 43, Atchison, Kansas. Jacob Nainoa Kaiu Han Shipley, 29, and Megan Scout Jones, 30, both of Junction City, Kansas. Derrick Jerome Williams, 34, and Amanda Mae
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By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from Nov. 7 to Nov. 12 Brian Schaefer, Karla Schaefer to Royal United Mortgage LLC, Bel Nor Estates LT 10 $184,000. Ralph Cannella, Christine Cannella to JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Greystone Plat 7 LT 194 $52,900. Taylor Koelzer to Pennymac Loan Services LLC, Myrna Manor North LT 47
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported Nov. 5 to Nov. 11 Travis Allen Stewart, 36, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Cordell Donielle Brewer, 36, 3306 Mitchell Ave., warrant for failure to appear in court. Tyrone L. Armstrong, 42, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Jacob Michael Urrutia,
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Nov. 2 to Nov. 9 1817 S. 10th St., vehicle theft at residence/home. 1602 S. 22nd St., items stolen at residence/home. 6209 King Hill Ave., items stolen at commercial/office building. 45 E. Hyde Park Ave., burglary at residence/home. 238 Illinois Ave., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 2420 Frederick Ave.,
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By NewsPress Now ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING, ARA-EINSTEINS 4525 Downs Dr. Blum Union No violations. ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING, ARA POD 4525 Downs Dr. Blum Union No violations. ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING, STARBUCKS 4525 Downs Dr. No violations. BARBOSAS EAST 4804 Frederick Ave. Critical: Employees must wash their hands after using the restroom/changing gloves/changing tasks. Food-contact surfaces must
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By NewsPress Now St. Joseph authorities responded to a traffic crash which resulted in a vehicle fire around 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon. One vehicle was turning on to Village Drive from North Belt Highway, while the other was continuing north. Both drivers were sent to Mosaic Life Care, with one transported by EMS and the
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By Leah Rainwater Preparing your wallet for the holidays is never an easy task, but there are some community programs that are able to help prepare your pantry. The Second Harvest Community Food Bank and InterServ are services that usually help with food assistance in St. Joseph during the holidays. Alchemy Tea Co. is also
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By Cameron Montemayor St. Joseph Animal Shelter officials announced Thursday that the shelter will be closed on Friday to allow staff to participate in key offsite training. “We appreciate your understanding as we take this opportunity to enhance our skills and better serve our community and its animals,” a Facebook post from the shelter read.
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By Chris Fortune A Downtown building used for chemical mixing and storage soon will meet the wrecking ball. The St. Joseph City Council has approved a bill to demolish the former HPI Products facility at 408 S. Eighth St. after reaching an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency. “That helped the city move forward with
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By Ashley Luthans With firearm deer hunting season beginning on Saturday, Nov. 16, conservation officials are asking for help in tracking chronic wasting disease in the state. In Missouri, mandatory sample testing is required for all deer this Saturday and Sunday. Hunters must bring their deer, or the head with six inches of the neck attached,
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By Kendra Simpson The Maryville Public Library is asking for the community’s help to restore the building’s historic windows and door frames. The building was constructed in 1912 at Fifth and Main streets. Its original wood for the windows and door frames has rotted and deteriorated over time and requires restoration. Scott Kuhlemeyer an architect,
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By Jenna Wilson It’s been six years since the murder of Lorenzo L. Lucas in St. Joseph and detectives are working through his unsolved homicide along with other cases to bring justice to families. The most visible part of what St. Joseph police do can be seen on any given day on local roadways. Still,
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By Brandpoint (BPT) Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – Check out behind-the-scenes of the 2024 SEMA Show to catch a glimpse into the future of the U.S. automotive market. James Bell, Head of Public Relations for Kia America, shares the latest trends, innovative accessories, and exciting concept vehicles that
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By Cameron Montemayor Customers in Buchanan County and statewide will notice a rarely seen decrease in one of their main utility bills beginning as early as next month. Officials with Spire announced this week that the company has received approval from the Missouri Public Service Commission to implement lower gas rates for Missouri customers both
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By Chris Fortune Evergy is warning its customers to watch out for door-to-door salespeople falsely claiming to be affiliated with the electric services company. Officials with the energy company said customers are reporting solar companies performing unauthorized work under the guise of being affiliated with Evergy. “While Evergy has working relationships with solar companies in
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By Ashley Luthans The St. Joseph Youth Alliance is hosting its annual Superstars for Kids event on Thursday, Nov. 14. The evening celebrates those who have given back to youth in the community. There will also be recognition given to 11- to 18-year-olds who received the Presidential Volunteer Service award. The event begins at 6
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By Cameron Montemayor St. Joseph’s REC Center will see the construction of a new restroom in light of concerns from residents about the lack of an indoor facility for use outside of normal business hours. Tuesday’s City Council meeting saw council members authorize a $58,979 change order using American Rescue Plan Act funds to add
Continue Reading By Brandpoint (BPT) Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – When her infant son Sam turned one, Robin Blackwood sensed something wasn’t right. “He wasn’t doing the things that children at that age typically start to do; like trying to say words, imitate, and clap,” says Robin. “So we turned
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By Chris Fortune A St. Joseph holiday tradition is underway as local businesses are now handing out tickets that include one worth $10,000. Wednesday marks the start of the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce’s 18th annual Shop St. Joseph holiday program, which encourages residents to spend their money locally during the holidays. About 125 businesses
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) When John noticed blood in his urine, he consulted his doctor and was quickly referred to a urologist. (John is a composite character, based on the experiences of real-life patients.) John was diagnosed with bladder cancer using White Light Cystoscopy (WLC), a simple procedure for diagnosing non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC).
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By Cameron Montemayor New developments on the rapidly-decreasing capacity at St. Joseph’s Sanitary Landfill are forcing city leaders to pursue a large rate increase or risk having the landfill potentially fill up by July 2025. City leaders and landfill consultants gathered for a work session Tuesday to review recent findings and recommendations on the current
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