ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local group is encouraging community members to engage in clean-up activities across St. Joseph during April. Organizers with Beautify St. Joseph hosted a 12-block clean-up event in Downtown during the weekend and are asking the public to help with additional efforts all month long. “Our mission this year
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Pet owners may want to check the St. Joseph Animal Shelter quickly if a pet goes missing. A bill recently approved by the St. Joseph City Council shortens the holding period for unclaimed and impounded animals. The shelter is now moving from a 10-day holding period to five business
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HB 416, sponsored by Rep. Brenda Shields, R-St. Joseph, includes multiple provisions, such as requiring schools to adopt a comprehensive emergency operations plan to be shared with first responders, requiring schools to have bleeding control kits, and equipping interior school doors with anti-intruder locks and exterior doors with bullet-resistant window film.Â
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Hantavirus has been in the news following the deaths of a noteworthy couple, and with many beginning spring-cleaning efforts around their homes, there is reason to be vigilant about working in areas that may house rodents. Betsy Arakawa, the wife of star Gene Hackman, was found dead in February
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph city leaders proclaimed March 31 as “Benton Cardinals Recognition Day” in honor of both boys and girls basketball squads reaching the state championship game this season. City leaders awarded the proclamation at Monday’s City Council meeting with various players and coaches in attendance, recognizing the teams for
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The first annual KINDNESS Saint Joseph is the Noyes Home for Children’s newest initiative. The event honors those who spread kindness throughout the community.
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Emergency crews respond to two-vehicle crash around 9 p.m. on Friday, March 28.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – The Missouri State Highway Patrol identified the deceased suspect in Thursday’s officer-involved shooting. Brayden M. Robertson, an 18-year-old St. Joseph man was shot during an exchange of fire in an on-foot pursuit Thursday afternoon. Robertson was fatally wounded. During the exchange in gunfire, one officer sustained minor injuries and
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – A St. Joseph man was charged in a federal indictment this week with aggravated identity theft and misuse of a social security number. Romero Perez-Bravo has been charged with using a stolen identity to obtain employment and state-issued identification cards since 2009. Perez-Bravo had been fraudulently living and working
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Andrew County Health and Safety Coalition is planning programs to help families keep kids and teens off of drugs. “Guiding Good Choices” is a free, six-week free program for parents and teens running from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Savannah Middle School. Coalition Coordinator Jessica
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A St. Joseph native and military member has earned the position of a Sentinel guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Awarded the 732nd badge since it was first established in 1958, Josh Habeeb is now a Sentinel guard. With a prestigious position like this, his accomplishment was
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The third annual Olde Fashioned Toasts and Smokes whiskey and cigar festival is taking place at Castle Bridge Event Center on Friday.
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A person was killed in an officer-involved shooting in St. Joseph Thursday morning.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Billy Nolan, the assistant superintendent of Water Protection in St. Joseph, was given the Operator of the Year award for a large facility through the Missouri Water Environment Association.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – The St. Joseph School District is looking to use a new method to prioritize and teach the qualities defining future SJSD graduates. A survey was sent out by SJSD, seeking community input in November to get opinions from various stakeholders on the different qualities a SJSD graduate should possess.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A biannual event starting this week offers city residents a chance to get rid of yard waste from winter storms. Every year, the city allows open burning of yard waste in the months of April and November. Burning is allowed only between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. All fires
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A local pilot academy based at Rosecrans Memorial Airport recently graduated its second pilot as it closes in on a year of operating.Â
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The KINDNESS Saint Joseph event is meant to foster and encourage kindness in the community.
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The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating a possible hit-and-run.
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Eagle Stadium at Bishop LeBlond High School was set to host the Golden Eagles’ season opener Monday, but scheduling complications delayed their debut. Four days later, fans finally packed the stands to watch their team take the field fresh off a Class 2 District 8 championship appearance last season.
Continue ReadingPreparations are underway to get the Civic Arena ready to rumble.
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A local business is cleaning up after having a window shot out Thursday morning.
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The St. Joseph Police Department are working a scene involving multiple suspects in the 2500 block of Mitchell Ave.
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HIAWATHA, Ks. (News-Press NOW) — Starting on Thursday, March 27, repairs will begin on a U.S. 36 bridge one half mile west of the U.S. 36/U.S. 73 intersection in Brown County, Kansas.
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Thefts reported from March 13 to March 25 3002 S. 36th St. Pl., items stolen at residence/home. 5804 Corporate Dr., burglary at commercial/office building. 6210 King Hill Ave., items stolen at bar/nightclub. 2010 Edmond St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 603 N. Belt Highway, items stolen at grocery/super market. 1126 Henry St., items stolen at residence/home. 3302
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Marriage applications Jakob Ryan Palmer, 23, St. Joseph, and Megan Emily Behee, 24, Independence, Missouri. Quentin William Lenz, 25, and Audra Rae Huff, 26, both of St. Joseph. Kaleb Ronald Trautman, 23, and Dylores Alondra Rivera Santana, 25, both of St. Joseph. Alejandro Alberto Prado, 32, St. Joseph, and Daniela Elana Zamudio, 30, Blue Springs,
Continue Reading Arrests reported March 19 to March 25 Sean J. Evans, 33, 616 S. 22nd St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Amanda Chevelle Mix, 27, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Katie Revae Davis, 27, 1104 Northwood Dr., warrant for failure to appear in court. Justin Lane Bailey, 35, 833 S.
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Deeds of trust reported from March 24 to March 26 Bethany Gregson to Primelending, Oak Hill LT 11 Blk 2 $103,098. Jeremy Hanshaw, Jennifer Hanshaw to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., 30 55 36 PT NE Quarter $216,669. Margo Lisenbee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Gladstone Heights LTS 5 6 PT LT 7 Blk
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph is honoring the local artist responsible for two buildings that soon will be celebrating 100 years.Both City Hall and the Missouri Theater will mark their centennials in 2027. Last week, stakeholders got a sneak preview of the art of Waylande Gregory. Gregory (1905-1971), a
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