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By Chris Fortune St. Joseph residents and members of the business community gathered for a throwback party at the Civic Arena. The theme was “St. Joe 24,” which was a spin on Studio 54, and the arena was decorated in a 1970s disco theme. Attendees got into character with their colorful attire for a banquet

By Marcus Clem Times of winter weather cause many to do all they can to avoid frozen sidewalks and slippery roads, but seem to pose no hindrance to the public’s curiosity for the ice. Bode Ice Arena continued on Friday a series of events designed to welcome new participants in the arts and sports of

By Harry Loomis St. Joseph is experiencing historically cold temperatures this weekend. With wind chills expected in the negative double digits, being outside for any period of time is a significant risk. In the midst of this, the Red Cross has offered some tips on keeping residents and property safe. One of the biggest concerns

By Jazmine Knight It was a bippity boppity boo-utiful day at the Dance Arts Center and the Ruby Theatre as they both hosted tea parties  Despite the freezing temperatures, both events had an amazing turnout. The Dance Arts Center held a Mad Hatter tea party. The idea of the tea party is inspired from the

By Harry Loomis Amid a brutal week of weather in St. Joseph, businesses all throughout town have had to make adjustments to their operations. But while major national companies in town like Walmart and Target have no trouble rolling with whatever conditions winter may bring, many of the city’s local businesses don’t have the same

By Harry Loomis Most people break their New Year’s resolutions by the second Friday in January, known as National Quitters Day, but health experts say less than two weeks isn’t enough time for a person to see positive effects. “For most people, it takes about two to three weeks for you to really instill a

By Jazmine Knight With below-freezing temperatures hitting across the area, homeowners and renters should take precautions to protect their pipes and avoid facing costly repairs. Christie Barnhart, senior manager of external communications at Missouri American Water, said the best way to protect your pipes is to plan ahead. Opening cabinet doors to allow pipes access

By Chris Fortune DeKalb and Southwest Buchanan County fire departments battled a blaze at an auto repair shop Friday that left the building severely damaged. Crews responded to the scene at Top Notch Auto Repair and Sales at 8000 U.S. Route 59 early Friday afternoon. The building’s walls and the ceiling were partially collapsed, and

By Cameron Montemayor St. Joseph is one step closer to allocating opioid settlement money, as the application window opens Monday for local organizations to put their name in the hat to receive funding. City council members approved an amendment Monday to appropriate $105,000 in opioid settlement funds for fiscal year 2024. Along with $52,000 from

By Chris Fortune As morning commuters slept through an overnight snowstorm, street maintenance crews were making sure roads were drivable by the time they woke up. Over the course of about 24 hours, from Monday into Tuesday, 4 to 6 inches of snow blanketed St. Joseph. Around-the-clock treatment ensued, with about 22 workers from the

By Riley Funk The Civic Arena will soon see more upgrades to make it a more self-sustaining facility after the city allocated more than $200,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to various projects Monday night. Council members voted 8-0-0 in favor of providing American Rescue Plan Act funds to purchase new equipment for the

By NewsPress Now The host of the adventure series, “The Outdoorsman with Buck McNeely,” which airs on News-Press NOW stations, has died. His son, Max McNeely, said in an online post that he received the news Sunday that Buck passed away in his sleep. “Even though Buck is gone the show will go on as

By Riley Funk Winter is in full swing, but the parks department has summer on the brain after the city council approved funding Monday that will allow splash park and pool projects to move forward. Hyde Park, among other city facilities, will receive funding through the Capital Improvements Program and parks tax, with council members

By Riley Funk Winter is in full swing, but the parks department has summer on the brain after the city council approved funding Monday that will allow splash park and pool projects to move forward. Hyde Park, among other city facilities, will receive funding through the Capital Improvements Program and parks tax, with council members