By JOHN MYERS JR. and DÁNICA COTO – Associated Press KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Hurricane Melissa intensified Tuesday as it crawled toward Jamaica, where officials and residents braced for catastrophic winds, flash flooding and landslides from the Category 5 storm, one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes in history. The streets in the capital, Kingston, remained largely
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With trick-or-treaters heading door-to-door this Friday, local law enforcement warns what to look out for when going through Halloween candy.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University and St. Joseph Catholic Academy announced a partnership, furthering the relationship between the college and the academy.
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By Bryan Mena, Annette Choi Washington (CNN) — President Donald Trump said he has decided who will become the most powerful figure in the US economy. The president on Sunday said he made up his mind and will be making an announcement. The looming nomination caps a months-long search process led by Treasury Secretary Scott
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A new Missouri state law now prevents discrimination on natural hair textures and styles associated with race.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A week-long celebration highlights the importance of living a drug-free lifestyle, while commemorating those who fight against drugs.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University’s Social Work Program will host and sponsor an annual Downtown tradition to raise awareness for St. Joseph’s homeless population.
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LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A 26-year-old man was seriously injured after a single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian in Chillicothe, Missouri, Saturday.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School Board decided on Plan E, one of the three plans that would shape the district’s future.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — “The well has run dry,” according to the United States Department of Agriculture, when talking about food stamps.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In honor of National First Responders Day, the Community Blood Center and the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce will host a blood drive to encourage a friendly competition between local law enforcement.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Families are getting their costumes and baskets ready to hit the hot spots of St. Joseph for trick-or-treating on Halloween night.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — Traveling in Downtown St. Joseph during October can be quite the sight.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District will be back at the table at 5:30 p.m., Monday Oct. 27 at Central High School. This will be the second hearing focused on Plan E, part of the district’s long-range planning process. Community members will once again get a chance to share
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Halloween is this upcoming Friday, and trick-or-treating will begin, but for some, treats may be hard to come by.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new community initiative is helping St. Joseph residents stay safe, connected and supported.
Continue ReadingAn editorial ran on page B8 of the Oct. 24, 25 and 26 Weekender about the state of Downtown St. Joseph after news broke about U.S. Bank shutting its doors. The editorial states, “…you can’t describe Downtown St. Joseph as the city’s central business district. Not anymore. That designation evaporates when the last bank shuts
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A state observatory has goals to help evolve St. Joseph into being more bird-friendly.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An annual Second Harvest Thanksgiving tradition is coming to the community for its 15th year.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — While week 9 marks the end of the regular season, playoffs are set to begin Friday, Oct. 31.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Artrageous show, presented by 816LIVE! takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Missouri Theater.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to weigh in on the legality of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, small business owners in St. Joseph say they’re already feeling the economic pressure.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the government shutdown continues, SNAP benefits may be suspended in the coming weeks.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Creepy Krug’s Dead of Night Tour is back, but not at its normal stomping grounds.
Continue ReadingBy Abigail Ogle Click here for updates on this story STILLWATER, Okla. (KOCO) — Dr. Diana Rodriguez Coca came from Colombia to the U.S. as a distinguished Fulbright Scholar to pursue her PhD. in industrial engineering at Oklahoma State University. On Oct. 24, 2015, Coca and her family were along the homecoming parade route when
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A man who was already in law enforcement custody has been accused of trying to hire a hitman to kill a detective from the Columbia Police Department.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Conservation and the Conservation Federation of Missouri are encouraging deer hunters to donate venison to the Missouri Share the Harvest program.
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Tracking a gloomy and rainy weekend
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Marriage applications Connor Scott Peek, 22, Savannah, Missouri, and Allison Marie Jones, 22, St. Joseph. Joseph Andrew Borton, 42, and Alejandra Alicia Cazares, 38, both of Stewartsville, Missouri. Phillip Leonard Leimbach, 30, and Burgundee Leeanna Farr, 28, both of St. Joseph. Justin Riley Shuman, 33, and Abigial Ruth Fanning, 32, both of St. Joseph. John
Continue ReadingDeeds of trust reported from Oct. 20 to Oct. 24 Tessa Bonsignore to Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., EASTERN EXTN LT 9 PT LT 10 BLK 54 $225,834. Mark G Wascher Jr, Andrea M Wascher to Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., DONNELL AND SAXTONS ADD PT LTS 4 5 BLK 1 $162,000. Mark Wascher Jr, Andrea Wascher
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