ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University is facing a steep enrollment decline — a trend that has played out over the last five years and is raising concerns about long-term sustainability.
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By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Astronomers using the powerful eye of the James Webb Space Telescope have spotted a previously unknown moon whirling around Uranus, according to NASA. The discovery boosts the number of moons known to be orbiting the ice giant to 29 — and there are likely more waiting to be found.
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ADAMS, Nebraska (AP) — A World War II veteran from Nebraska believed to be America’s last surviving “ace” pilot because he shot down five enemy planes has died at age 103. Donald McPherson served as a Navy fighter pilot aboard the aircraft carrier USS Essex in the Pacific theater, where he engaged Japanese forces during
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By Eva McKend, CNN (CNN) — A Minnesota Democratic committee on Thursday revoked the party’s endorsement of mayoral candidate Omar Fateh, a democratic socialist challenging the incumbent Democratic mayor of Minneapolis. Fateh was the top delegate winner at Minneapolis’ Democratic Farmer-Labor Party convention last month. “After a thoughtful and transparent review of the challenges, the
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By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rapper Lil Nas X was arrested and briefly taken to a hospital for a suspected overdose Thursday after Los Angeles police say he charged at officers responding to a report of a naked man walking on a busy boulevard. Lil Nas X, whose legal name
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By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration can slash hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of research funding in its push to cut federal diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, the Supreme Court decided Thursday. The split court lifted a judge’s order blocking $783 million worth of cuts made by the National
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By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — A heavily fractured Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to halt nearly $800 million in research grants awarded by the National Institutes of Health that officials say touch on race and gender issues, but a majority of the court also signaled that the president’s overall effort to
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By MIKE CATALINI Associated Press A federal judge ruled Thursday that President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Alina Habba, has been unlawfully serving as the the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey since last month. U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann held that Habba’s term as the interim U.S. attorney ended in July, and the Trump administration’s
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Associated Press Before he battled his way back to the White House, President Donald Trump was in court battling a slew of civil lawsuits and criminal charges that threatened to upend his finances and take away his freedom. Those cases have mostly abated since his return to office, albeit with some loose ends. On Thursday,
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By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Vinnie Pasquantino homered for the fourth straight game, this time a go-ahead shot leading off the sixth inning, and the Kansas City Royals went on to beat the Texas Rangers 6-4 on Thursday for their sixth win in their last seven games. Nick Loftin
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By Lisa Respers France, Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Grammy-winning rapper, singer and songwriter Lil Nas X has been arrested, according Los Angeles County Sheriff inmate records. The “Industry Baby” rapper, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, was found early Thursday morning in the Studio City area on Ventura Boulevard, according to public information
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By Bryan Mena, Phil Mattingly, CNN Washington (CNN) — A Justice Department official is set to probe Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook after she was accused by a member of President Donald Trump’s administration of committing mortgage fraud, according to a letter sent Thursday to Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The letter, seen by CNN, was
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By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Thursday said President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Alina Habba is not legally serving as the acting US attorney for New Jersey, laying the groundwork for a potential review of the Trump administration’s method for installing some top prosecutors around the country. “Faced with the
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court lets Trump administration cut nearly $800 million in health research funding in anti-DEI push.
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By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — Tesla is facing an investigation from federal safety regulators into whether it delayed notifying the government about crashes involving its driver assistance technology. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking into whether or not the company is complying with regulations requiring it to report data about crashes
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By Larry Madowo, CNN (CNN) — The British government has agreed to pay almost $4 million to thousands of victims of a blaze started by its soldiers while in training in Kenya, according to documents seen by CNN. The settlement follows a long legal battle by local community members in the East African country. The
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By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A drone attack on a U.N. convoy set fire to all 16 trucks carrying desperately needed food to Sudan’s famine-hit North Darfur region and destroyed all the vehicles, the United Nations said Thursday. U.N. associate spokesperson Daniela Gross told reporters that all drivers and personnel
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By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. (AP) — Vice President JD Vance pitched President Donald Trump’s sweeping new law as a “working families’ tax cut” during a visit Thursday to a refrigeration facility in swing-state Georgia, a preview of the midterm message that Republicans are expected to campaign on next year. In
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Congratulations to Ed and Fran Evans (Miller), of Agency, Missouri, who will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. Married in 1975, the couple has spent five decades building a life filled with love, laughter, and family; including three daughters, seven grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren! Known for their kindness, community spirit, and
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department will be acknowledging multiple staff members on Thursday evening, who have received promotions dating back to 2023.
Continue Reading WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Federal judge holds that former Trump lawyer Alina Habba has been unlawfully serving as US attorney in New Jersey.
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With hearts full of love and admiration, we joyfully celebrate the 102nd birthday of Imogene Louise (Wise) Smith on Aug. 28, 2025. She was born on Aug. 28, 1923. Born at home in Avenue City, Missouri, to Earl and Bessie (Moutray) Wise, Imogene has lived a life of grace, service, and unwavering faith. A proud
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — GriefShare will kick off its 13-week session with a standalone session Sunday, Aug. 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Brookdale Presbyterian Church.
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Marriage applications Lukas Alexander Allnutt, 22, and Paige Mariana Pendleton, 24, both of Gower, Missouri. George G. Mitchell Jr., 54, Elwood, Kansas, and Jennifer Rae Bennett, 52, St. Joseph. Stuart Camden Schmidtke, 26, and Angelina Anna Marie Allen, 24, both of St. Joseph. Harold James Russell, 32, and Kimberly Elaine Zabel, 31, both of St.
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Deeds of trust reported from Aug. 14 to Aug. 20 Ryan Hook, Sydni Hook to Union Station Bank of Everest, 16 56 35 PT NW Corner, $650,000. Zephaniah Freerksen to Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., 14 57 35 PT SW Quarter LT 8 $162,475. Jayne Katakis, Chad Katakis to Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.,
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By HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Just days before national Democrats gather for their annual summer meeting, Iowa’s state party officials on Thursday said it was a mistake for the party to have abandoned Iowa in the 2024 early nominating calendar and opened up the possibility of going rogue the next
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By Matthew Keck Click here for updates on this story JEFFERSONVILLE, Indiana (WLKY) — Prosecutors have filed a motion to have Bryce Winnecke, the man charged with decapitating his father in Jeffersonville, moved to the Indiana Department of Corrections. Winnecke was arrested on Aug. 15 at his mother’s home following an hourslong standoff. Court records
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By Zac Harmon Click here for updates on this story ORLEANS TOWNSHIP, Michigan (WXMI) — Michigan State Police say a missing 80-year-old man is safe after going missing in a wooded area in Ionia County. Troopers were dispatched from the MSP Lakeview Post around 7:00 P.M. Wednesday night to a home near West Long Lake
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By CNN Meteorologist Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — Erin is starting to turn away from the United States but don’t breathe a sigh of relief just yet: The massive hurricane is still churning up the Atlantic Ocean, keeping dangerous conditions in place for more than 1,000 miles of the East Coast. Hurricane Erin has been
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By Alex Suckow Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — A judge has ruled again to drop the most serious charges against two LMPD detectives for their roles in the Breonna Taylor case. Taylor, 26, was fatally shot in March 2020 when a warrant brought police to her door. Her boyfriend
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