Drought alert declared for Missouri
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Gov. Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 25-29 declaring a drought alert for Missouri until Dec. 1, 2025.
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SJFD begins structural fire training at MoWest
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department is conducting its structural fire training.
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Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. welcomes three new board members
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Lee Ann Blazer, Crystal Bupp and Cole Soptic have joined the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. board of directors.
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The Wizard of Oz Coffee Crawl set for Saturday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The 7th Annual Coffee Crawl is set for Saturday, Oct. 4, in Downtown St. Joseph.
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Eugene Field sixth graders bring history to life with wax museum project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Sixth graders at Eugene Field Elementary brought history to life with a creative “wax museum” project.
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MoWest hosts blood drive to kick off homecoming week
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University hosted a blood drive to kick off its homecoming week.
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Fall Spectacular returns to St. Joseph with pumpkins, treats and more
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph’s 2nd Annual Fall Spectacular is happening Sunday, Sept. 28, from noon to 4 p.m. at 3602 N. village drive. Guests can browse through locally grown pumpkins from Treasure Gardens and stock up for the season. And of course, no fall fest is complete without treats—think caramel apples,
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Women artists take center stage in Albrecht-Kemper’s ‘4 Seasons,’ exhibition
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new exhibition at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art is putting women artists and their signatures at the center of the story.
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International artist brings sitar concert to Ashland United Methodist Church
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Ashland United Methodist Church will host a free concert Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. featuring internationally recognized sitar player Dr. Sanjay Kingi.
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Week 5 High School Football matchups
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas are officially halfway through the high school football season. Here are the matchups for week five of the high school football season.
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Local ministry takes unique approach to outreach
ST. JOSEPH, MO. (News-Press NOW) — A local ministry in St. Joseph is literally taking their message to the streets.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — To take part in fall festivities, Missouri Western State University’s Pop Culture Club will be holding fall events throughout the season.
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Saint Joseph Symphony launches ‘Meowstro Circle’ and ‘Woof Gang’ monthly giving programs
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Saint Joseph Symphony brings two new monthly giving programs to the community, geared toward animal lovers.
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Popularity of infrared sauna workouts grows nationwide
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With increased interest across the country in health and wellness, the use of infrared saunas for workouts is rising.
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Baseball field renovations to take place at Hyde Park
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Parks and Recreation Department is set to begin renovation plans for field six at Hyde Park.
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Father-focused nonprofit to celebrate decade of service in Missouri
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A leading nonprofit in the Show-Me state is celebrating 10 years of responsible fatherhood efforts this October.
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‘Soaring with Kindness’ fundraiser takes flight to benefit local nonprofit
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — For one mother and daughter, taking a leap out of an airplane is more than just an adrenaline rush, it’s a way to give back.
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Local family looking to upgrade historic building
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Frederick Towers will see improvements to its office spaces as a local family plans to turn it into a startup entrepreneurship hub for St. Joseph.
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Christian organization’s gift giving project inspires woman to share her story
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Operation Christmas Child helps bring joy to children in need and has inspired a former gift receiver to become a spokesperson for the project as an adult.
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First-year superintendent discusses goals for the year and beyond
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The school year is now over a month in and Superintendent Ashly McGinnis has her focus on many areas.
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Annual ‘Respect the Law’ banquet honors law enforcement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Thursday evening, the Optimist Clubs of St. Joseph hosted its 11th annual Respect the Law banquet.
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Sidewalk reconstruction project kicks off at Joyce Raye Patterson Senior Center
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local seniors will see new and improved pathways constructed for a popular activity center in Downtown St. Joseph.
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The battle for Class 2 District 8: Mid-Buchanan Dragons vs. Lawson Cardinals
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The top two teams in Class 2 District 8 are set to face off Friday night in a matchup that could decide who places first in the class.
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Twin Spires stands tall amid modern modesty
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In the heart of St. Joseph, the Twin Spires Complex towers above its surroundings, not just in height, but in craftsmanship.
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Happy 90th Birthday Myron ‘Coach’ Harr!
Please join family and friends to celebrate Myron “COACH” Harr’s 90th Birthday, Oct. 4, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Andrew County Museum, 202 E. Duncan, Savannah, Missouri. Refreshments provided. Cards may be sent to Myron at 12659 Co Road 333, Savannah, MO 64485.
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Thefts and Vandalism for Sept. 26
Thefts reported from Sept. 6 to Sept. 22 2910 Morningside Dr., items stolen at residence/home. 2408 Sylvanie St., items stolen at residence/home. 1308 Jules St., items stolen at residence/home. 3805 Sherman Ave., items stolen at rental storage facility. 3022 N. Belt Highway, items stolen at grocery/super market. 3218 Seneca St., burglary at other/unknown. 3224 Penn
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Vital statistics for Sept. 26
Marriage applications Fabian Enrique Barron, 28, and Sydney Chase Loubey, 28, both of St. Joseph. Trent Dalton Steiner, 30, and Kylee Alexis Scaggs, 27, both of Agency, Missouri. Hunter Lee Logston, 26, St. Joseph, and Kailer Leann Barnthson, 23, Troy, Kansas. Derik Steven Holthaus, 34, Seneca, Kansas, and Megan Louise Green, 29, Sabetha, Kansas. Frederick
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Deeds of trust for Sept. 26
Deeds of trust reported from Sept. 17 to Sept. 24 Rivera Chanler, Brittany Rivera to Loandepot Com LLC, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Heerlein Sublette LT 7 $159,565. Damien Williams to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Lakewhore Estates Plat 3 PT LT 29 $45,000. Julio Montiel to Housing & Urban Development, Fish Hatchery Subdiv PT LTS
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Arrests reported Sept. 16 to Sept. 23 Jessie Cordero Wair, 37, no address provided, city charges for assault and resisting arrest. Christine Ann Lawson, 53, 5605 S. 14th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. William Lester Bayer Jr., 42, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Jeremy Ray Thompson, 35, no
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Benton High School goes on precautionary soft lockdown
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — According to the St. Joseph Police Department, Benton High School went on a soft lockdown on Thursday due to a parental threat.
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