The Trenton, Missouri Police Department shared that officers have the option to support their hometown team this week ahead of the big game. Trenton PD shared through social media on Monday, Feb. 3, “In support of the Kansas City Chiefs, our Officers have been given the option of wearing Chief’s headgear the week preceding the
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With immigration raids ramping up across the country, those working with the migrant population in St. Joseph are expressing concerns about possible civil rights violations. The concerns are being echoed by local community leaders like Maria Ramirez, who emigrated from Venezuela legally under an asylum visa about 16 years ago. She met and married her
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On Monday, the St. Joseph, Missouri School District congratulated its top-performing business students through social media. SJSD shared the post on Monday, Feb. 3, “Congratulations to our top-performing business students! These Benton, Central, and Lafayette High School students scored in the top 10% nationwide on the rigorous High School of Business™ exams.” The top-performing students
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A SJPD SRT made an arrest overnight
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Fire department response times have gotten faster, largely due to the kinds of materials used in home construction and home appliances. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, many of today’s structures can develop from a small flame to a large fire in three to five minutes. Jamey McVicker, St. Joseph Fire Department assistant chief, said
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Icy pavement is making for a busy morning for the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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Members of Restoration Church are moving closer to making the dream of a nonprofit grocery store for Downtown St. Joseph a reality. The church recently hosted an informational gathering with guest speaker James Harris, CEO of Harvest Community Charities, an organization that helps supply fresh products to nonprofit grocery stores. Church members have been trying to
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The St. Joseph Downtown Association is hosting a celebration this weekend that will appeal to local Swifties.
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A Winter Weather Advisory is still in effect for Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas. This advisory includes the following: Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Clinton, DeKalb, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway, Platte, and Worth. The following Northeast Kansas counties are also included in the advisory: Brown, Atchison, and Doniphan. This advisory does not expire until 6 PM this evening.
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A dense fog advisory has been issued for portions of east-central and northeast Kansas, as well as central, northwest, and west-central Missouri. This advisory will expire at noon today. Visibility of up to a quarter mile or less due to dense fog can make driving conditions hazardous.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates during the AFC Championship against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Missouri Western men’s basketball starting five huddles together before tipoff against Haskell on Wednesday inside the MWSU Fieldhouse.
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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is doused after their win against the Philadelphia Eagles at the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona.
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Lafayette sophomore Laniya Carriger shares a smile prior to tip-off of a 62-36 win over East Buchanan on Monday night in Gower, Missouri.
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Dozens of Buchanan County residents sit in the Law Enforcement Center as St. Joseph Police give their introductory presentation for the Joint Citizens Academy.
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Boy Scout camp counselor Maverick McFarland, left, gives an award to camper Cy Walsh for outstanding metalworking Saturday at Camp Geiger. Scouts came from across the U.S. to take part.
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Flags fly in front of City Hall and Civic Center Park on a hot August day in St. Joseph.
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol is bringing awareness to missing persons around the state during National Missing Persons Day. MSHP shared through social media on Monday, Feb. 3 that they are observing National Missing Persons Day, writing, “The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Missing Persons Unit is the clearinghouse for missing persons in Missouri.” The patrol
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Landfill operators and staff move trash in 2023 at the St. Joseph Landfill.
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The Riverwalk Trail that runs through Robidoux Landing along the Missouri River is partially covered in snow on Jan. 29 in Downtown, St. Joseph.
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A new Pickleball Complex will be constructed off North 22nd Street by Corby Pond in the same location as the old tennis courts. One of the world’s ‘fastest growing sports’ is expanding its reach to St. Joseph.
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A pickup truck drops off waste from a trailer at the St. Joseph Sanitary Landfill in December.
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Members of the St. Joseph Landfill Task Force will gather at City Hall today to provide a formal recommendation to City Council about the Landfill situation.
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President Trump ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement to start mass deportations, students and educators in St. Joseph are concerned for safety. ICE agents were granted permission by President Trump to enter churches and schools. In an email sent to News-Press NOW, an anonymous source explained, “I work with English Language Development students at SJSD. Due to the
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A local health care provider held its first mobile outreach event on Monday. Northwest Health Services provided free health care services, Medicaid enrollment, hygiene items, sack lunches, warm beverages and more to St. Joseph’s homeless community at the Salvation Army. Jessie Leaverton, a community member who participated in the event, said it’s a huge help to
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As part of the St. Joseph School District’s bond project, new intercoms will be laced throughout all 24 of the District’s school buildings. The project was approved in October of 2024, but within the last month and into the New Year, the District has approved and started the wiring process for the new system. When
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It was National Signing Day on Wednesday, as universities nationwide saw future athletes sign their names across the dotted line, signaling a new adventure for all those involved. It was no different for Missouri Western, who announced the addition of 29 freshmen and eight transfers for the 2025 season. The Griffons are coming off a
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A few local Chiefs fans are preparing for a chance of a lifetime, as they head to the Super Bowl LIX game in New Orleans. The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles in a Super Bowl Sunday matchup and will have a chance to complete a three-peat. Nate Morrow and Gary Kirkpatrick are
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The YWCA of St. Joseph is seeking nominations for its 24th Annual Women of Excellence Awards. Nominations for the 2025 Awards will be accepted until March 21 and can be emailed to WOE@ywcasj.org or dropped off at the YWCA at 304 N. Eighth St. The YWCA will accept nominations that are mailed to the office,
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to an early morning crash on Wednesday, Feb. 5, in which a Kansas City woman sustained ‘serious’ injuries. According to the MSHP crash report, a vehicle driven by a 36-year-old woman from Kansas City, Missouri, ran off the left side of the westbound 152 exit ramp to Interstate-29 northbound
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