TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas lawmakers approved a proposal Monday to help pay for a new stadium for the Kansas City Chiefs, which is expected to lure one of the NFL’s iconic franchises across the state line from Missouri and replace popular but aging Arrowhead Stadium.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas lawmakers are poised to vote Monday on a proposal that could lure the Kansas City Chiefs across the state line from Missouri, and replace popular but aging Arrowhead Stadium with a new facility capable of hosting major year-round events.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A 33-year-old St. Joseph man could serve life in prison after being found guilty by a jury of multiple child sex crimes, including rape of a child.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)- The Missouri State Highway Patrol urges everyone to have safe travels this holiday season. According to a release from the MSHP, there were 295 traffic crashes statewide during the 30-hour counting period. The data showed there were five people killed and 133 injured. If you plan to travel this holiday season,
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) – With Christmas just three days away, the Adopt-a-Family program needs more adopters. The program has 85 families that have not been adopted, and 28 people are on the gift-room waitlist. AFL-CIO leaders told KQ2 that the gift room is running low on items, and the program is also in need
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Advanced Care of Saint Joseph had their annual Christmas party on Friday for its residents. Residents gathered around their cafeteria to celebrate the early festivities with meals, snacks and a visit from Santa. “Being able to share this moment with them and, open gifts with them it’s very touching
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) –The 25th annual Christmas for Kids toy drive brought Christmas to local children right before the holiday season. A local radio station, Joetown 107.5, asked people to help donate toys to agencies like the Noyes Home for Children, Adopt-a-Family, and more. The season of gifts came early for the children who
Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — On Saturday, the annual Tutu Trot took place at Krug Park. The 3rd year event had St. Joseph locals come out to run for a cause. The 1.5-mile run raises money for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. All funds from the run help children like Natalie Caton, who received
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday defended the Justice Department’s decision to release just a fraction of the Jeffrey Epstein files by the congressionally mandated deadline as necessary to protect survivors of sexual abuse by the disgraced financier. Blanche pledged that the Trump administration eventually would meet its obligation required by law.
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(AP) — The Powerball jackpot now stands at an estimated $1.6 billion, making it one of the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history, Powerball officials said Sunday.
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On a recent December day, Mark Latino and a handful of his workers spun sheets of vinyl into tinsel for Christmas tree branches. They worked on a custom-made machine that’s nearly a century old, churning out strands of bright silver tinsel along its 35-foot length.
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(AP) — World War II Navy veteran Ira “Ike” Schab, one of the dwindling number of survivors of the 1941 Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, has died. He was 105.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Hardee’s became the latest location to close its doors Saturday with more than a dozen restaurants reportedly closing in recent weeks across the country.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Seniors at a local nursing home received a special visit Friday from staff members bearing Christmas gifts and holiday cheer.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A construction worker trapped by heavy machinery inside a 10-foot trench was rescued by St. Joseph firefighters on Friday.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration launched military strikes Friday in Syria to “eliminate” Islamic State group fighters and weapons sites in retaliation for an ambush attack that killed two U.S. troops and an American civilian interpreter almost a week ago.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District provided an update to families and staff members of changes to school leadership positions and information on district reorganization plans for the 2026-27 school year.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Local Special Olympics athlete Charlie Phillips has his eyes set on a new competition.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Five new Highway Patrol troopers are set to report for duty at Troop H in St. Joseph after graduating from the patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)– Missouri Western State University has seen its financial assets grow to nearly $67 million, driven by generous donor contributions and strong investment returns. According to Missouri Western Foundation Chair Dennis Rosonke, the foundation’s assets increased from $62 million last year to $67 million by the end of this year Rosonke said the foundation’s
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Bishop LeBlond High School hosted a food can drive to support the local community. The students were challenged to bring in 1,000 cans, but this year the school collected over 4,000 cans along with $590 in donations. The food and money will go to Second Harvest Community Food Bank Mary
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(AP) — Ford is recalling more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. because of a parking function problem that could lead to them rolling away.
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KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs appear to be mere days away from taking a big step toward a move across the state line, and eventually leaving their longtime home at Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri for a new and likely covered stadium in Kansas.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A partnership with Santa Claus, Christmas elves and the Grinch resulted in a massive success for the law enforcement and local families.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A community program based in St. Joseph is giving kids the chance to explore their creativity and develop valuable skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph School District saw a few changes in its Board of Education filings this week.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A St. Joseph resident was able to bring home $10K shortly after the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce announced its winning Shop St. Joe numbers.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)– The St. Joseph School District recently came together with committee members to review the mid-year data report, using the opportunity not only to examine student progress but also to celebrate the dedication and hard work of educators.
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STATESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Former race driver Greg Biffle and members of his family were among seven people who died in a plane crash Thursday in North Carolina, state police said.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — United Way Success By 6 is inviting educators and early care providers to a training session focused on supporting and understanding autistic learners.
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