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See St. Joseph: Fandoms unite
LOVER: An Eras Tour Experience will give Taylor Swift fans a dream performance in honor of the pop sensation.
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Drivers examination stations across the state to close for holidays
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding residents that a few upcoming holidays will impact the driver examination stations across the state. In observance of former President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on Wednesday, Feb. 12, the driver examination stations around the state will be closed. Normal operations will resume on Thursday, Feb. 13. In observance of
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Youth Alliance highlights substance use prevention summit
The St. Joseph Youth Alliance announced on Monday that they are hosting a substance use prevention summit for area students. According to a post from the Youth Alliance through social media on Monday, Feb. 3, “Attention freshman, sophomores, and juniors, Central High School SJSD, Benton Cardinals, Lafayette High School!!!! This is going to be an
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Northwest celebrates Black History Month, featuring multiple activities
Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri, has planned several activities in celebration of Black History Month. Northwest’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion is sponsoring guest performances, a trivia night and several film screenings, including an African-American horror film. “It’s about getting an opportunity to learn about a culture that’s not like your own,” Latonya
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Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office promotes internally
The Buchanan County, Missouri Sheriff’s Office has recently promoted several internal candidates to new positions. According to a post on social media from the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, Jan. 30, “The Sheriff’s Office is extremely happy to announce several promotions of our members. There are also several transfers and restructuring to streamline and enhance
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St. Joseph Museums holds Valentine’s event series for ‘True Crime’ lovers
The St. Joseph Museums has a Valentine’s “True Crime” event series coming soon to the Glore Psychiatric Museum. The “Nothing Says Love Like Murder!” event series will begin on Feb. 8, with a “night of Forensic investigation” led by Osteologist, Dr. Tori Zieger. According to the Cambridge University’s Press and Assessment Dictionary, an Osteologist is “a
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Missouri Governor to deliver 2025 State of the State Address
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe is delivering the 2025 State of the State Address this Tuesday, Jan. 28. The State of Missouri will be livestreaming the address at https://www.mo.gov/live
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I-229 southbound to I-29 northbound ramp closure
A ramp from Interstate 229 to Interstate 29 will be closed next week for repair work. Missouri Department of Transportation crews will close the ramp and bridge from I-229 southbound to I-29 northbound south of St. Joseph for bridge approach repairs on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The ramp will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4
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Missouri Western, St. Joseph Museums partner to celebrate 25th annual science event
Missouri Western State University and the St. Joseph Museums are partnering together to present the 25th annual Super Science Saturday. The 25th annual science event will be held this year from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 8 in the Remington/Agenstein Hall on MWSU’s campus. The event will include hands-on activities which have been
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Fees for Inmate phone calls could be limited by bill
A proposed Missouri bill by State Senator Rusty Black would limit the rate inmates pay to make phone calls.
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Buchanan County law enforcement agencies issue statements on their roles with ICE
Buchanan County law enforcement agencies issue statements on their roles with ICE amid the Trump administrations crackdown on immigration.
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Count of homeless in St. Joseph helping to pinpoint strategies
A homeless individual sleeps outside in this 2021 photo at Third and Edmond streets in Downtown St. Joseph.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters St. Joseph to host Empower Auction
The Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Joseph will soon have tickets available for its annual Empower Auction. The event celebrates individuals who have been chosen as Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Empower Honorees — who then raise funds for the organization through sponsorships, fundraising with their peers, a silent auction and a live auction package.
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MoDOT warns no access to or from Karnes Road, Belt Highway
The Missouri Department of Transportation shared on Monday morning that drivers need to find alternate routes to Belt Highway instead of accessing Karnes Road. MoDOT sent a press release to News-Press NOW on Monday, Jan. 27: “The intersection of U.S. Route 169 (Belt Highway) and Karnes Road in St. Joseph is closed due to a
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Officer on leave as investigation continues in shooting
A St. Joseph Police Department officer involved in the Jan. 31 shooting incident is on administrative leave as an investigation continues.
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MO-TF1 member dies from cancer related to 9/11 response
Additional author: Jacob Richey, KOMU 8 A Missouri Task Force 1 member who responded to the 9/11 attacks in New York has died from cancer, the Boone County Fire Protection District announced Thursday. Heavy rigging specialist Larry Duncan was one of the responders who scoured rubble the day after the attacks on the World Trade
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Bird flu cases causing concern for Northwest Missouri
A ‘highly pathogenic Avian Influenza virus’, most commonly known as Bird Flu is spreading across the United States, including the Northwest Missouri region.
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Friends of the Animal Shelter celebrates Foster Friday
Friends of the Animal Shelter and the St. Joseph Animal Shelter are looking to share information about a group of kittens through a new weekly program. According to the Friends of the Animal Shelter’s post through social media on Friday, Jan. 24 “Symphony’s kittens are 2 weeks old! How precious are these little fluff balls Momma
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Roadwork planned next week for Atchison, Nodaway counties in Missouri
The Missouri Department of Transportation released some planned roadwork for several Northwest Missouri counties for next week, including Atchison and Nodaway counties. In Atchison County, MoDOT will be patching potholes on U.S. Route 136 from the Brownville Bridge to Route M on January 28 and 29. In Nodaway County, Route NN at the Platte River
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Black Archives to induct three community members into Hall of Fame
The Black Archives Museum plans to induct three new community members into the Hall of Fame 2025 with an event on Thursday, Feb. 27. These new inductees have “had a significant and lasting impact on the St. Joseph Community as a whole (economic, civic involvement, inspirational contributions, and educational contributions) and have made major contributions
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No injuries reported in train derailment Monday night
No injuries were reported in a train derailment around 9 p.m. Monday near the area of Route 759 and Oak Street in St. Joseph. Local authorities are asking residents to avoid the area as cleanup efforts get underway. “Upon arrival, I walked up to the engine and it appeared that they hit a broken piece
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SJSD reschedules teacher work day to prepare for potential Chiefs victory parade
In a message sent out to St. Joseph School District faculty and families, patrons were informed about an imminent calendar change on Monday, Feb. 3. A teacher work day scheduled for Monday, Feb. 10, will be moved to Wednesday, Feb. 12 in preparation for a potential Chiefs victory. The change will ensure instructional time for
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SJSD kick starts turf project
In a December 2024 Board of Education Meeting, the St. Joseph School District approved site preparation efforts for high school turf installation. Benton, Central and Lafayette high schools will be transitioning their football fields into turf. “It’s an exciting process, it’s something that, you know, doesn’t happen a lot of times, even at other places,” said Shannon
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MoDOT released planned roadwork for Feb. 3 to Feb. 9
The Missouri Department of Transportation has scheduled roadwork for several counties in Northwest Missouri for the week of Feb. 3 through Feb. 9. In Andrew County, MoDOT crews are performing bridge maintenance along Route C at the One Hundred and Two River Bridge, work began on Sunday, Feb. 2 and will run until Thursday, Feb.
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Platte County Prosecutor charges man in family homicide case from Feb. 2
The Platte County Prosecuting Attorney released information related to the homicide case in the 4100 block of Northwest 65th Street on Sunday, Feb. 2. According to a media release sent to News-Press NOW from the Platte County Prosecutor Eric Zahnd on Monday, Feb. 3: “A man has been charged with three counts of first degree
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Despite New Year attendance drops, SJSD expects to end school year on a good note
The second semester is well underway and attendance rates at the St. Joseph School District have dropped. District leaders are hopeful that a single seasonal blip won’t deter them from meeting their attendance goals. Attendance currently stands at 84.1% for the school year as a whole, with absences since classes resumed earlier this month due
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Body identified from house fire last week
The St. Joseph Police Department has identified a body found at the 4500 block of Badger Street last week.
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Chiefs fans credit defense team for trip to New Orleans Super Bowl LIX
The nation is just a few weeks away from the Super Bowl LIX game and local fans are sharing their thoughts on which defensive player will play a big role in getting a win this year.
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Candidate Forum held for open SJSD Board of Education seats
A few local political groups hosted an event Tuesday evening, to allow the public to witness policies given from those fighting for two open School Board seats. Five of the total six candidates will introduce themselves and answer the community’s questions this evening as Former Buchanan County Auditor — Nancy Nash acts as Moderator. The
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