By Leah Rainwater St. Joseph kids got a chance to learn all about how the city runs on Tuesday thanks to Tiny Tot Town at Civic Arena. Hosted by St. Joe Parents as Teachers MO Curriculum Partner, Tiny Tot Town is an interactive, simulated community designed to show and teach children how the town runs.
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By NewsPress Now The doors to “Uncle Fester’s Costume Closet” will be open later this month for kids in need to find the perfect Halloween costume. Donations are being accepted for new and gently worn costumes and costume parts, particularly in large sizes, at the Rolling Hills Library Belt branch. Items can be brought during
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By NewsPress Now People interested in developing their leadership skills are encouraged to apply for a community betterment program. Applications are being taken for the 43rd class of the United Way Leadership St. Joseph program. Almost 1,000 people have participated since 1982, and many have gone on to become leaders in the community and their
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By Jenna Wilson As city officials continue with their Historic Preservation Plan to revitalize neighborhoods, a property on North 19th Street will be getting a spruce-up and become affordable housing units. The city of St. Joseph recently issued $50,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act fund to the multi-family residence at 522 N. 19 St.
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By NewsPress Now The Mosaic Life Care Foundation received several large gifts from local private trusts, helping to propel the inspireU Children’s Discovery Center as its opening date nears. The Harold P. Dugdale Charitable Trust, the Norman J. & Willian J. Kenney Charitable Trust and the Thanksgiving Fund each gave $100,000, according to a press
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By Brandpoint (BPT) Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Every 36 minutes, a child in the United States is diagnosed with cancer, making it the leading cause of death by disease for children in the United States. Despite this, there is hope: thanks
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By NewsPress Now The St. Joseph School District has spent the past few months reviewing 10 books challenged by the community to determine if they were fit to be on library shelves, and now, only three from that list remain undecided. “If I Was Your Girl” by Meredith Russo, “All Boys Aren’t Blue” by George
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By Jazmine Knight As many families continue to recover from Hurricane Helene, it’s important for St. Joseph residents to know how they can help. Angie Springs, spokesperson for the American Red Cross, says Hurricane Helene has left a massive wake of destruction leaving about 500 miles of impacted areas. “Places that haven’t flooded for 100
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Like many seven-year-olds, Kaden Stevenson was active and healthy, enjoying martial arts and soccer. When Kaden’s mom Michele noticed he wasn’t his usual energetic self, she assumed he might have a cold or stomach bug. But after four days of rest, he was getting worse, and he was starting to
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Are you concerned about your cardiovascular (CV) health? Even if you don’t have a family history of CV diseases, it’s important to find out if you’re at risk so you can proactively take care of your cardiac health. Luckily, three simple universally available tests can detect your risk of life-threatening
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a serious lung condition that makes breathing difficult. Whether you’re a younger adult, middle-aged or over 60, you can take steps to protect your lungs or manage your COPD to feel better, be more active and breathe easier. Follow these tips from the
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) Four and a half years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are once again enjoying time with friends and family and doing their favorite things. However, the virus that causes COVID-19 keeps changing, so it’s still important to stay up to date on your vaccinations. Respiratory viruses, including
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By Charles Christian Recruiting and retaining substitute teachers remains a challenge for the St. Joseph School District. Although the St. Joseph School District has gained ground in regard to teacher and staff pay in the last year, pay rates for substitutes have remained the same over the last several years, and the need for substitute
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By Kendra Simpson Sunday afternoon, the Noyes Home for Children celebrated 130 years of caring and providing for the community with a block party and celebrity kickball game. The event featured all the makings of a successful block party including music, balloon art and a friendly game of kickball. All proceeds raised at the celebration,
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By Jazmine Knight Lafayette High School’s band is honoring one member in a special way this week. On Tuesday, Oct. 8, Lafayette will be hosting a blood drive from 2-6 p.m. The blood drive is in honor of Jaymeson Burns, a student born with a rare birth defect. He received a heart transplant back in
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By Ashley Luthans As temperatures start to dip, it is important to make sure your home is ready for the cold weather. There are many ways to weatherize your home, including adding drapes or curtains around windows to prevent cold air from entering. Something else that could help is replacing furnace filters before furnaces are
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) The fall season is upon us and it’s the perfect time to reset and renew. Simple and small modifications to your daily exercise and nutrition routines can make a huge difference—and these three easy tips will help you “fall” back into a good routine. Sneak in Extra Steps Fall is a
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By Chris Fortune Day two of the 28th annual Pumpkinfest kicked off with a parade Saturday morning. Families came dressed in costumes to march in the parade that started at Ninth and Olive Streets and ended at the Pony Express National Museum in front of the pumpkin mountain. A prize ceremony followed for individual kids
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By Kirsten Stokes Two St. Joseph children’s advocates will be part of a statewide effort to improve kids’ well-being throughout Missouri. Dlo Duvall and Kristin White have been selected to participate in the Kids Win Missouri Early Care and Education Leader Fellowship for 2024-2025. “Just hearing stories from people of what the needs are out
Continue Reading By Kirsten Stokes Over the last few years early childhood education has been able to use Covid dollars provided by ARPA funds through DESI used specifically on childcare. for stabilization and sustain. in this follow up we spoke with Ashley Phillips the early childhood program director for community action partnership. “As Missouri in general, childcare
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By NewsPress Now Drivers will encounter detours on Interstate 29 through St. Joseph during the next two weeks. Northbound traffic will be routed off the interstate from at 4 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 7, through 4 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11. The southbound lanes will close the following week from 4 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 14,
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By Chris Fortune City council members gave the green light to fix and upgrade a bridge at South 29th Street near Pickett Road, which has been closed to drivers since August. The city council approved $257,785 for the repairs at Sept. 30’s meeting and entered into an agreement with St. Joseph contractor Sprague Excavating Company.
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By Kendra Simpson Mosaic Life Care will offer free prostate cancer screenings this weekend to St. Joseph residents who want to take control over their health. One in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, even if there is no family history. However, prostate cancer is nearly 100% survivable if caught early. “Our goal
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By Ashley Luthans Cadets from the Pony Express Battalion of the ROTC were picked up at Missouri Western State University by helicopters on Friday morning to travel to a weekendlong Field Training Exercise. The cadets boarded two Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopters to Camp Clark in Nevada, Missouri, in order to complete the three-day training camp. Cadet
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By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1 Russ Bohlinger, Russell Bohlinger, Briana Bohlinger to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., 19 55 34 PT SW Quarter $648,793. Joanna Mayer, Clark Joanna to Housing & Urban Development, 10 57 35 PT SW Quarter $10,281.60. Hannah Beaver, Ryan Beaver to Mortgage Electronic
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Sean Erin Frost, 34, and Robin Margaret Ussher, 34, both of St. Joseph. Jorael Eugene May, 41, and Kilsi Elaine Keesler, 31, both of St. Joseph. Dalton Thomas Marschel, 21, and Rachel Kay Corey, 21, both of Columbia, Missouri. Shawn Michael Fletcher, 37, and Cyndal Chirei Slibowski, 30, both of
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By NewsPress Now Standing left to right, are Elizabeth Sellars (great-grandmother), Katrina Boudreau (mother), Kristyl Quimby (grandmother), and sitting is Waiva Jean Radmer (great-great-grandmother) holding her great-great-granddaughter, Jordyn Michelle Elizabeth Greene, born Aug. 15, 2024.
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By NewsPress Now The Benton High School class of 1964 reunion took place on Sept. 7, 2024, at the Hoof ‘n Horn restaurant, in St. Joseph. Those in attendance for the 60th reunion were: Seated: George Kobezj, Ila Landers, Bob Fleckal, Joan Burnside Fleckal, Marty Parrish Mears, Charlie Mears, Mary Wells, Karen Reece Swan, Mary
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from Sept. 24 to Sept. 30 Blake Aaron Richardson, 29, 194 W. Kenyon St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Autumn Michelle Griffin, 27, 2301 Village Dr., warrant for failure to appear in court. Jennifer Lynn McCarthy, 41, no address provided, city charges for attempted assault and resisting arrest.
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Sept. 7 to Sept. 30 2401 Charles St., vehicle theft at highway/road/alley. 2319 S. 18th St., items stolen at residence/home. 6110 Shady Ave., items stolen at residence/home. 1702 Highly St., items stolen at residence/home. 2822 S. 22nd St., items stolen at residence/home. 3915 Mitchell Ave., vehicle theft at highway/road/alley.
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