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St. Joseph neighborhood struggles with ongoing drainage issues

August 27, 2025 11:50 am Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A family on the South Side of St. Joseph shared concerns about drainage problems in their neighborhood.

Kirkus Prize finalists include Angela Flournoy, Kiran Desai and Megha Majumdar

August 27, 2025 11:36 am Associated Press

By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Novels by Angela Flournoy,Kiran Desai and Megha Majumdar and a memoir by Arundhati Roy are among the finalists for the 12th annual Kirkus Prize, which comes with a $50,000 cash award for winners in fiction, nonfiction and young readers’ literature. Kirkus, the long-running trade publication,

Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice suspended for first 6 games of 2025 NFL season

August 27, 2025 11:26 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has accepted a six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy per ESPN reporter Adam Schefter.

As business of college football booms, the Chiefs bet big on Nebraska-Cincinnati game in Kansas City

August 27, 2025 11:23 am Associated Press

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cincinnati will be playing a home game in Nebraska’s own backyard Thursday night. The crowd, most of which will be making a relatively short drive south to Arrowhead Stadium, will be almost entirely behind the Huskers. So, why did the Bearcats agree to play

As business of college football booms, the Chiefs bet big on Nebraska-Cincinnati game in Kansas City

August 27, 2025 11:23 am Associated Press

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cincinnati will be playing a home game in Nebraska’s own backyard Thursday night. The crowd, most of which will be making a relatively short drive south to Arrowhead Stadium, will be almost entirely behind the Huskers. So, why did the Bearcats agree to play

SJPD discusses utilization of the Shield Check program

August 27, 2025 11:22 am Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department has officially started its new security service known as “Shield Check”.

MDC hosts first river canoe event in St. Joseph

August 27, 2025 11:01 am Abigail McCluskey

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) –The Missouri Department of Conservation will host a 12-mile canoe trip down the Missouri River on Sept. 6.

Blind models walk runway celebrating fashion and feeling

August 27, 2025 10:56 am CNN Newsource

By Noel Brennan Click here for updates on this story OAK BROOK, Illinois (WBBM) — At a fashion show in Oak Brook, Illinois, the models don’t need designer looks to show off their style. For them, fashion is about feeling. “Intrinsically, I have the knack for fashion and I did not lose that when I

Blind models walk runway celebrating fashion and feeling

August 27, 2025 10:56 am CNN

WBBM By Noel Brennan Click here for updates on this story OAK BROOK, Illinois (WBBM) — At a fashion show in Oak Brook, Illinois, the models don’t need designer looks to show off their style. For them, fashion is about feeling. “Intrinsically, I have the knack for fashion and I did not lose that when

Oak Park and River Forest High School has taken the doors off some student restrooms — and school leaders say there is a reason behind it.

Removal of restroom doors alarms some students at Oak Park and River Forest High School in Chicago suburbs

August 27, 2025 10:52 am CNN Newsource

By Marissa Sulek Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Oak Park and River Forest High School has taken the doors off some student restrooms — and school leaders say there is a reason behind it. But some students were not pleased at all when they found the exterior doors gone from

Stockyards Expressway repair and replacement project to begin

August 27, 2025 10:40 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A concrete repair and replacement project along the Stockyards Expressway will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Minneapolis police: shooting at Catholic school has left 3 dead, including shooter, and 17 injured

August 27, 2025 10:34 am Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — At least five children were injured in a shooting Wednesday during the first week of classes at a Minneapolis Catholic school, authorities and a hospital said.

Democrat Catelin Drey’s victory in Iowa special election breaks GOP supermajority

August 27, 2025 10:19 am Associated Press

By MARGERY A. BECK Associated Press A Democrat has won a special election for an Iowa state Senate seat in a district that had been held by Republicans and had voted heavily for President Donald Trump in 2024, adding to the Democratic Party’s hope that it can flip more seats during the 2026 midterm elections.

Police are responding to an incident in south Minneapolis on August 27 morning.

Suspected shooter at Minneapolis Catholic school is dead, sources say

August 27, 2025 9:51 am CNN Newsource

By Dakin Andone, Hannah Rabinowitz, Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — [Breaking news update at 10:48 a.m. ET] The suspected shooter at a Catholic school in Minneapolis is deceased, according to two law enforcement officials familiar with the matter. [Previous story, published at 10:39 a.m. ET] Authorities have “contained” a shooter after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz

France returns skull of king beheaded during colonial era to Madagascar

August 27, 2025 9:47 am CNN Newsource

By Amarachi Orie and Philippe Cordier, CNN France has returned three skulls to Madagascar more than a century after they were taken, including one believed to be that of a 19th-century Malagasy king who was beheaded by French troops. The repatriation of the skulls to the island nation off the southeastern coast of Africa marks

Law enforcement in south Minneapolis are responding to an active shooter situation at Annunciation Catholic School Wednesday morning.

Minneapolis Catholic school shooting leaves 2 children dead, 17 people injured

August 27, 2025 9:45 am CNN Newsource

By Aki Nace; WCCO Staff Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (WCCO) — Two young children were killed and 17 others were injured in a shooting at a south Minneapolis school Mass Wednesday morning. The gunman is also dead. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said the shooting triggered a massive law enforcement

Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be deported until at least early October, judge rules

August 27, 2025 9:31 am CNN Newsource

By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge is planning to have Trump administration officials testify in early October about the government’s efforts to re-deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia and is prohibiting his removal from the US for several more weeks. US District Judge Paula Xinis on Wednesday set an evidentiary hearing for October 6.

Homeland Security Investigations officers work alongside officers with the Metropolitan Police Department at a checkpoint on North Capitol Street in Washington

New polls find broad partisan divide over Trump’s approach to crime

August 27, 2025 9:30 am CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Agiesta, CNN (CNN) — Two new polls find a broad partisan divide over whether the federal government should be involved in fighting crime in US cities, even as a large share of Americans say they see crime in urban areas as a major problem. Just 36% of Americans support “federal officials bringing the

The Minnetonka Police Department officially launched Minnesota's first drone-as-first-responder program Monday morning

Minnetonka police launch state’s first drone-as-first-responder program

August 27, 2025 9:14 am CNN Newsource

By Beret Leone Click here for updates on this story Minnesota (WCCO) — The Minnetonka Police Department officially launched Minnesota’s first drone-as-first-responder program Monday morning, showcasing how unmanned aerial systems will be used to improve public safety. At a media event outside the police department, city and police leaders demonstrated how six rooftop-housed drones can

Minnetonka police launch state’s first drone-as-first-responder program

August 27, 2025 9:14 am CNN

WCCO, MINNETONKA POLICE, CNN By Beret Leone Click here for updates on this story Minnesota (WCCO) — The Minnetonka Police Department officially launched Minnesota’s first drone-as-first-responder program Monday morning, showcasing how unmanned aerial systems will be used to improve public safety. At a media event outside the police department, city and police leaders demonstrated how

Emma Heming Willis is opening up about the challenges facing her husband

Emma Heming Willis the ‘hardest decision’ she made for family

August 27, 2025 9:13 am CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Emma Heming Willis is opening up about the challenges facing her husband, Bruce Willis, as he lives with frontotemporal dementia. Three years after Willis stepped away from his career after having been diagnosed, his wife spoke with ABC’s Diane Sawyer for a special titled, “Emma & Bruce Willis:

Sports on TV for Thursday, Aug. 28

August 27, 2025 9:10 am Associated Press

By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Thursday, Aug. 28 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (WOMEN’S) 5 a.m. (Friday) FS2 — AFL: Essendon at Richmond AUTO RACING 6:25 a.m. (Friday) ESPN2 — Formula 1: Practice, Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort, Netherlands COLLEGE FOOTBALL 5:30 p.m. ESPN — Boise St. at South Florida 6

WNBA Glance

August 27, 2025 9:09 am Associated Press

All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Atlanta 24 14 .632 — New York 23 15 .605 1 Indiana 20 18 .526 4 Washington 16 22 .421 8 Connecticut 9 28 .243 14½ Chicago 9 28 .243 14½ WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB x-Minnesota 30 7 .811 — x-Las Vegas 26 14

Nineteen-year-old Janak Panchal and 11-year-old Rishan Dutia have co-founded Co-Guide

19-year-old innovator teams up with 11-year-old to launch AI startup helping teachers

August 27, 2025 9:04 am CNN

KTVT, CO-GUIDE, CNN By Nicole Nielsen Click here for updates on this story Texas (KTVT) — Schools nationwide are facing teacher burnout and staffing shortages, leaving classrooms stretched thin. But here in North Texas, a 19-year-old and an 11-year-old believe they may have found a solution — through artificial intelligence. Nineteen-year-old Janak Panchal and 11-year-old

19-year-old innovator teams up with 11-year-old to launch AI startup helping teachers

August 27, 2025 9:04 am CNN Newsource

By Nicole Nielsen Click here for updates on this story Texas (KTVT) — Schools nationwide are facing teacher burnout and staffing shortages, leaving classrooms stretched thin. But here in North Texas, a 19-year-old and an 11-year-old believe they may have found a solution — through artificial intelligence. Nineteen-year-old Janak Panchal and 11-year-old Rishan Dutia have

MLS Glance

August 27, 2025 9:04 am Associated Press

All Times EDT Western Conference W L T Pts GF GA San Diego FC 16 7 5 53 52 33 Minnesota United 14 6 8 50 47 31 Vancouver 14 6 7 49 47 31 Seattle 12 7 8 44 48 38 Los Angeles FC 11 6 8 41 44 31 Portland 10 9 8

Baseball Glance

August 27, 2025 9:02 am Associated Press

All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 78 56 .582 — Boston 74 60 .552 4 New York 73 60 .549 4½ Tampa Bay 64 69 .481 13½ Baltimore 60 73 .451 17½ Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 78 57 .578 — Kansas City 69 65 .515 8½ Cleveland 66

National League Glance

August 27, 2025 9:02 am Associated Press

All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 76 57 .571 — New York 72 61 .541 4 Miami 62 71 .466 14 Atlanta 61 72 .459 15 Washington 53 80 .398 23 Central Division W L Pct GB Milwaukee 83 51 .619 — Chicago 76 57 .571 6½ Cincinnati 68 66 .507

American League Glance

August 27, 2025 9:01 am Associated Press

All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 78 56 .582 — Boston 74 60 .552 4 New York 73 60 .549 4½ Tampa Bay 64 69 .481 13½ Baltimore 60 73 .451 17½ Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 78 57 .578 — Kansas City 69 65 .515 8½ Cleveland 66

Baseball Expanded Glance

August 27, 2025 9:00 am Associated Press

All Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away RS RA DIFF Toronto 78 56 .582 — — 5-5 W-1 44-22 34-34 664 604 60 Boston 74 60 .552 4 +2 6-4 W-3 41-25 33-35 665 558 107 New York 73 60 .549 4½ +1½ 7-3 W-4 41-28