By Kirsten Stokes A Korean War veteran’s service to fellow citizens didn’t end when he left the military, as those who drive Interstates 29 and 229 can see daily. Slanted on the side of I-229 north of Downtown, the Pony Express silhouette was designed and constructed by Gilbert Garrett of St. Joseph. His position as
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By Kirsten Stokes Two local spirit squads have something to cheer about after taking home some statewide honors. The Savannah and Central high school cheerleading teams each placed second in the 3A small coed and 5A large divisions, respectively, at the Missouri state competition recently. Members of the teams reflected on the moment they heard
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By Charles Christian Officials at the St. Joseph Health Department are reminding parents that November is an ideal time for kids to get flu, COVID and RSV vaccines. December through February is normally considered a peak season for these respiratory illnesses, making November a good time for vaccinations to give the body time to adjust
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By Cameron Montemayor A local state senator is rising in the ranks within Missouri’s senate leadership in advance of the next legislative session. Members of the Senate Majority Caucus elected Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, as the next majority floor leader on Thursday, the second highest ranking position within Missouri Senate leadership. “I am excited for
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By Leah Rainwater Missouri’s Proposition A passed on Tuesday, causing businesses to take a deeper look into how to implement it into their business plan. The proposition will raise the minimum wage to $13.75 per hour on Jan. 1, 2025. The minimum wage would increase $1.25 an hour in 2026 to $15. It will also
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By Jazmine Knight Students at Missouri Western will be taking learning to another level as the university holds its first ever inter-professional health professions simulation. As Missouri Western turns Murphy Hall into Murphy General Hospital, students can choose to work on the med surg, emergency or ICU unit fulfilling roles of nurses, physical therapists, respiratory
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By Chris Fortune Buchanan County officials have at least two tasks to complete before deciding whether to dredge Lake Contrary. The county opened bids to spray the weeds at Lake Contrary Friday morning which include the cost of the liquid and the application. The county will have about 30 to 60 days to decide on
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By Ashley Luthans The Salvation Army is now accepting applications for its Christmas assistance program. Eligible families and seniors ages 65 and older can get an application at the Salvation Army office, located at 602 Messanie St. Applications can be picked up from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Those who qualify for Christmas assistance
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By Leah Rainwater Benedictine College will hold a “Stars & Stripes” celebration to honor all U.S. military personnel during a home football game against Central Methodist College on Saturday. Kickoff is set at 1 p.m. on Nov. 9 at Wilcox Stadium in Atchison, Kansas, with the celebration happening during halftime. Anyone with a U.S. Military
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By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from Nov. 1 to Nov. 5 Megan Atha to Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., 1 56 35 PT NE Quarter $97,000. A Building Company Inc to Bank of Weston, 11 56 34 PT East Quarter Corner $350,000. Michael Wilhite, Linda Wilhite, Linda Crawford to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc.,
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Sara Renee Evans, 21, St. Joseph, and Melissa P. Gallacher, 23, Dumont, New Jersey. Matthew Tyler Lyon, 32, and Kennedy Dawn Chavez, 28, both of St. Joseph. Alexander Ryan King, 29, and Maxwell Dominic Mornelli, 27, both of St. Joseph. Joshua Michael Renaud, 43, and Jaelyn Kelly Haggard, 25, both
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Each year, as many as 80,000 children younger than 5 are hospitalized due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the United States. RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization in all infants. New medical advancements however are safeguarding infants and some toddlers at increased risk, and providing hope. As RSV season
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) One in eight U.S. women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime, and many of these patients will undergo a lumpectomy — a surgical treatment to remove the tumor while preserving as much healthy breast tissue as possible. Despite surgical advancements, up to 36% of patients require a second
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported Oct. 30 to Nov. 4 Jonathan Michael Owens, 33, 2305 Castle Ln., warrant for failure to appear in court. Jessica Monet Coker, 47, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Kelsey M. Fender, 28, 3128 Hawthorne Dr., city charges for failure to appear in court, committing violent
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Oct. 23 to Nov. 4 505 S. 31st St., items stolen at residence/home. 305 S. 8th St., burglary at commercial/office building. 5118 Faraon St., items stolen at residence/home. 516 N. 10th St., vehicle theft at other/unknown. 2519 Messanie St., items stolen at residence/home. 222 Sylvanie St., items stolen at
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By Charles Christian Veterans Day focuses our attention on honoring those who have and continue to serve while also bringing a reminder that it takes a family to support the sacrifices of men and women in uniform. Every military deployment involves family members who are left behind to feel the residual impact of husbands, wives
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By NewsPress Now Are you a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs? We are too at the St. Joseph Public Library. This month’s books are all related to the Chiefs, and whether you are an adult reader or are looking for a book for a younger fan, we’ve got you covered. The books are available
Continue Reading By Associated Press LONDON — Legislation intended to ban today’s British children from ever legally being able to smoke began its journey through Parliament on Tuesday. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill would also bar smoking and vaping in some outdoor spaces such as playgrounds and the entrances to schools and hospitals. But a proposed ban
Continue Reading By Associated Press LONDON — British health officials say they have identified four cases of the new, more infectious version of mpox that first emerged in Congo, marking the first time the variant has caused a cluster of illness outside of Africa. Scientists said the risk to the public remains low. Authorities announced the first
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By Associated Press WASHINGTON — If you missed the early fall push for flu and COVID-19 vaccines, it’s not too late. Health officials say it’s important to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays, when respiratory bugs tend to spread with travel and indoor celebrations. Those viruses haven’t caused much trouble so far this fall. But
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By Jazmine Knight Missouri Western State University and Mosaic Life Care have a new partnership that will support nursing students both before and after graduation. A new grow-your-own program allows select nursing students to earn employment and scholarship benefits in exchange for a four-year commitment to work for Mosaic following graduation. The Nursing Scholars of
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By Leah Rainwater Those who help prepare students for the workforce got an up-close look at career opportunities in the health care field Thursday at Mosaic Life Care. The event, part of the Show Me Careers program, is a partnership with the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce that utilizes
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By Kendra Simpson The United Way of Greater St. Joseph will announce the results of its annual fundraising drive at a celebration Thursday evening at the Trail Theatre. The agency began its Better Days Made by You campaign in September. Funds raised through the campaign help provide resources to the United Way network of Partner
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By Cameron Montemayor St. Joseph is gearing up to honor military veterans of the armed forces with its annual parade route set for Monday morning. The 2024 Veterans Day parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 11. The route begins at 10th and Francis streets, proceeding west on Francis to Eighth Street, north to
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Sponsored by Bare Snacks Fall is such a beautiful time of year — crunching through the leaves, pulling out the cozy sweaters, and best of all, enjoying popular seasonal flavors! Fall’s favorite fruit, apples, start to ripen for fall so it only makes sense to give apples the spotlight they
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By Cameron Montemayor Two dozen candidates have thrown their hat into the ring for St. Joseph’s open city manager position. A deadline for submitting applications ended on Sunday with 24 being received by Strategic Government Resources, an international consulting firm hired by the city to carry out the search process. “It was very encouraging to
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By Ashley Luthans Veterans earned a special salute on Thursday at an event honoring Black service members in the area. Those who served in the military shared stories and experiences at a lunch at the Black Archives Museum. James Johnson, who served overseas for 10 years in three different branches of the military, said recognizing
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By Leah Rainwater Many residents and voters have experienced stress and anxiety in the aftermath of Election Day, leaving Americans to play “catch-up” with coping strategies. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, there are a few ways you can help deal with racing thoughts that might have physical affects on the body. Sticking
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By Cameron Montemayor The St. Joseph License Office will be closed for two days as part of a statewide upgrade to a new ID and driver’s license system. A local representative confirmed the St. Joseph office will be closed on Friday, Nov. 8, and Monday, Nov. 11, to implement a modernized driver’s license system. The
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By Cameron Montemayor The bright lights of St. Joseph’s storied winter wonderland at Krug Park will officially open to the public during the last week of November. Residents and families will once again be able to enjoy the popular holiday parks of both Krug Park and Hyde Park as both are set to open for
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