By Charles Christian The United Way is taking advantage of the coming tax-free weekend to stuff buses full of school supplies for the coming year. The agency will have buses to collect donations on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2 and 3, at St. Joseph’s North and South Belt Walmart locations. Items collected will be turned
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By NewsPress Now Pam May Party: Democratic Previous offices: n/a — legal secretary Key issues/experience: health care affordability, immigration, protecting personal freedoms Website: https://www.pammay4congress.com/
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By NewsPress Now Brandon Kleinmeyer Party: Republican Previous offices: n/a — tax professional Key issues/experience: addressing foreign aid, border security, tax reform Website: https://lgbk24.com/
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By NewsPress Now Freddie Griffin Jr. Party: Republican Previous offices: n/a — heavy machinery operator Key issues/experience: state rights, 2nd Amendment, combating wasteful spending Website: https://freddie4freedom.com/
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By NewsPress Now Sam Graves Party: Republican Previous offices: state representative, state senator, U.S. representative for Missouri Key issues/experience: job creation, lowering taxes, agriculture Website: https://www.gravesforcongress.com/
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By NewsPress Now Elad Gross Party: Democratic Previous offices: n/a — constitutional and civil rights attorney Key issues/experience: suing scammers, protect civil rights, end puppy mills, combating corruption Website: https://www.eladgross.org/
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By NewsPress Now Will Scharf Party: Republican Previous offices: n/a — constitutional attorney and former prosecutor, one of the attorneys who represented former President Donald Trump Key issues/experience: reducing violent crime, education, defending law and order Website: https://www.votescharf.com/
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By NewsPress Now Andrew Bailey Party: Republican Previous offices: general counselor for the governor’s office, attorney general Key issues/experience: veteran, reducing violent crime, education, upholding constitutional freedoms Website:Â https://baileymo.com/
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) A bladder cancer diagnosis can be scary, but according to those who’ve been through it, advocating for yourself and taking charge of your journey can help you make informed decisions when it comes to your treatment to get the best care possible. “For me, a second opinion turned an originally doom-and-gloom
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By Kirsten Stokes In the wake of extended travel disruptions from last week’s CrowdStrike failure, many spent more time inside airports than expected and in some cases were left without luggage due to delays. With situations like these generally coming without warning, it’s key to have certain items on hand to make travel bumps smoother.
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By Chris Fortune An engineering report yielded positive results for the county as it continues working toward acquiring a permit to dredge Lake Contrary. Terracon, an engineering consultant based out of Lenexa, Kansas, collected soil samples around Lake Contrary in June. It was a seepage analysis to assess the risk of undermining the nearby levee,
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By Kendra Simpson With Chiefs Training Camp in full swing, many fans will be repping their favorite team gear, but a few fans went above and beyond to show their Chiefs pride. A segment of the Chiefs’ kingdom favor a more permanent gesture of their love for the Kansas City football team. “The reason why
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By NewsPress Now Mike Hamra Party: Democratic Previous offices: n/a — Missouri businessman Key issues/experience: strengthening the workforce, supporting small businesses, child care and health care accessibility Website: https://hamraformo.com/
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By NewsPress Now Crystal Quade Party: Democratic Previous offices: state representative Key issues/experience: supporting working families, agriculture Website:Â https://crystalquade.com/
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By NewsPress Now Bill Eigel Party: Republican Previous offices: state Senator Key issues/experience: supporting veterans, education, lowering taxes Website:Â https://billeigel.com/platform
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By NewsPress Now Jay Ashcroft Party: Republican Previous offices: secretary of state Key issues/experience: education/library materials in schools, lowering taxes, supporting law enforcement Website:Â https://ashcroftformissouri.com/
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By NewsPress Now Mike Kehoe Party: Republican Previous offices: Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission chairman, state Senator, lieutenant governor Key issues/experience: public safety, creating jobs and uplifting Missouri business, supporting veterans and seniors Website:Â https://www.mikekehoe.com/meet-mike
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By Charles Christian A Canadian sport that owes its popularity to the Winter Olympics is launching a new season in St. Joseph. The St. Joseph Curling Club started its summer/fall season this week, and club president Patrick Turner said that he hopes the sport will continue to grow in popularity. “Like most people around here,
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By Jenna Wilson A new law is set to allow Missourians access to essential medications within their communities through the federal 340B program. Beginning Aug. 28. Senate Bill 751 lets any pharmacy that has a contract with the 340B entity, including Northwest Health Services and Mosaic in the area, fill any medication eligible under the
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By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from July 19 to July 23 Thomas Pitts Jr. Trustee, Nancy Pitts Trustee, Thomas Pitts Jr. & Nancy Pitts Trust, Tom Pitts Jr. Trustee to Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., Leonard Road Acres LT 9 Blk 2 $50,000. Kenneth Wilson, Jennifer Wilson to Danette Peters, Donald Peters, Kolby Peters,
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications James Anthony Deyarmon, 39, and Mandy Lynn Butler, 44, both of St. Joseph. Billy Eugene Meyerdirk, 46, and Kristina Marie Wooley, 41, both of St. Joseph. Ryan James Carroll Williams, 31, and Brittany Elaine Hoover, 28, both of St. Joseph. Bacchus Cain Loe, 29, and Cara Josephine Marino, 32, both
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By NewsPress Now Henry Davis, Class of 2024, graduated from the Accasius Page School of Electric Learning, a local homeschool. Henry was the valedictorian of his class, in addition he also received the history award, the good citizens award and principals honor roll. Henry was also a two year program student at Hillyard Technical School,
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from July 16 to July 22 Ryan Eugene Haeberle, 41, 4901 Valley Ln., warrant for failure to appear in court. Jannett Lynn Elder, 65, 1818 Clay St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Brandon D. Perry, 39, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Milton Anival
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from July 8 to July 22 1302 Northwood Dr., vehicle stolen at residence/home. 520 S. 31st St., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 4779 Tuscany Dr., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 1019 Corby St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 3416 Pear St., burglary at rental storage facility. 316 Massachusetts St., items stolen
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By Jenna Wilson As the Aug. 6 primary election nears, two local Republicans are showcasing their skills to earn a seat behind the bench. As Judge Patrick K. Robb prepares to retire after serving as circuit judge since 1988, Monica Morrey and Terry White are looking to take on the position of the Division 3
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By Jacob Meikel The push for legal sports wagering continues in Missouri, with the possibility of putting the issue to the voters in November after measures have repeatedly stalled in the state legislature. A poll conducted in June by Emerson College showed that among 1,000 registered voters in Missouri, 38.3% say they would support the
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By Ashley Luthans Two area women were celebrated Thursday for their contributions to the Missouri Veterans Home — Cameron, together raising more than $100,000 annually for the organization. Community members and Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe came out to recognize Neva Woody and Amy Ford at the veterans home. The celebration was hosted by the
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By Cameron Montemayor Nearly 450 miles away from home, Chris and Mike Tonn stood inside the Robidoux Row Museum on a late July evening surrounded by a group of people they had just met for the first time, but one they somehow already felt so close to. With the help of a stethoscope and with
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By Kendra Simpson Some St. Joseph residents may be welcoming a magical guest to their front lawn as the Gnomes for Noyes Home fundraiser kicks off. Gnomes Gnigel and Gayron are making their way through town and no one knows where they will end up next. But these gnomes aren’t just cute; they’re beneficial. Every
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By Kendra Simpson Athletes around the globe are gearing up for the start of the Olympic games Friday, but for the estimated billion people who will not be in Paris, News Press NOW has gathered all the information viewers need to know to watch the opening ceremonies live. The games’ live broadcast will begin with
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