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Patriots Day event features Vietnam War hero

September 11, 2025 7:31 pm Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph celebrated Patriots’ Day with a special tribute at Wyatt Park Baptist Church.

What Missourians can expect with the legality of sports betting

September 9, 2025 2:30 pm Ryan Eslinger

ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — Online sports betting has exploded in popularity recently, having been legalized in 34 of the 50 states, with the newest state being Missouri.

Local jeweler explains origins behind birthstones

September 14, 2025 11:45 am Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Most people know their birthstones, but many don’t know that the concept has a variety of origins.

Storm Tracker team educates kids at Safety Acres

September 11, 2025 2:23 pm Abigail McCluskey

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) –Each fall, the St. Joseph Health and Safety Council hosts its annual farm safety event, Safety Acres, designed to educate local youth on the importance of rural safety.

Thefts and Vandalism for Sept. 12

September 12, 2025 12:05 am News-Press NOW

Thefts reported from Aug. 23 to Sept. 7 917 N. Woodbine Rd., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 405 N. Woodbine Rd., burglary at rental storage facility. 905 E. Valley Ct., items stolen at residence/home. 3022 S. Belt Highway, items stolen at grocery/super market. 4201 Huntoon Rd., burglary at residence/home. 5418 S. 16th Ter., burglary at residence/home.

Vital statistics for Sept. 12

September 12, 2025 12:06 am News-Press NOW

Marriage applications Logan Lee Gideon, 30, and Sherry Beth Lawter, 35, both of St. Joseph. Clarence Darren Jones, 57, and Mary Janeane Pine, 52, both of Agency, Missouri. Carson Paul Tallman, 25, and Paige Elizabeth Tucker, 23, both of St. Joseph. Jacob Preston Rosas, 28, and Kali Ann Odom, 24, both of St. Joseph. Trevor

Deeds of trust for Sept. 12

September 12, 2025 12:08 am News-Press NOW

Deeds of trust reported from Sept. 4 to Sept. 10 Leupold Farms LLC to First Security Bank, Leupold Farms Final Plat LT 1 $400,000. Thomas Hall, Belinda Burgiss to Nodaway Valley Bank, Highleys Add LTS 16 17 Blk 20 $87,375. Ivan Bowen to Rocket Mortgage LLC, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., 27 55 37 PT

Arrests for Sept. 12

September 12, 2025 12:06 am News-Press NOW

Arrests reported Sept. 6 to Sept. 8 Sidney Adam Kiger, 33, 3301 S. 35th St., city charge for trespass. Felicia Koren Lynch, 34, Atchison, Kansas, warrant for failure to appear in court. Johnathan Doyle Kennedy, 36, 814 Harmon St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Mercedez Ann Harrison, 20, 503 S. 7th St., warrant for

Evergreen school shooter was ‘radicalized by some extremist network,’ sheriff’s office says

September 11, 2025 1:37 pm News-Press NOW

EVERGREEN, Colo. (KRDO) — Jefferson County officials held a press conference with updates on the shooting at Evergreen High School late Thursday morning.

Savannah Pool exceeds donation goal

September 11, 2025 12:05 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Savannah Pool exceeded its $50,000 goal at its Saturday’s Splash Bash.

See St. Joseph: Music, culture and giving back

September 11, 2025 8:00 am Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — This weekend is packed with music, culture, and celebration all over the city. Mark your calendars because it’s time to See St. Joseph.

St. Joseph Reads launches WE READ 2025

September 11, 2025 11:52 am Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph Reads is launching its second annual community read, “WE READ 2025,” at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13th at The Story Collective.

Local emergency responders remember, honor 9/11

September 11, 2025 11:48 am Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — 24 years ago, tragedy struck New York City and the United States of America as a whole.

FBI releases photos of a person of interest in Kirk assassination

September 11, 2025 11:40 am Associated Press

Investigators released two images of the person and appealed for tips to help solve the shooting of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump who played an influential role in rallying young Republican voters.

SJFD new alerting system now online

September 11, 2025 11:21 am Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A $420,500 project featuring a new Westnet alerting system, implemented to speed up the dispatching of emergency calls, is now in use, according to a City of St. Joseph press release.

Five sent to hospital from rollover crash at Meadow Lane and Messanie streets

September 11, 2025 11:04 am Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One minor, three young adults and one adult were sent to the hospital on Thursday morning due to a two-vehicle rollover crash on South 33rd and Messanie streets.

Male shooter dies from self-inflicted injuries at Evergreen High

September 10, 2025 2:56 pm News-Press NOW

EVERGREEN, Colo. (KRDO) — Jefferson County Communications says that they have received reports of an “active assailant” in the area of Evergreen High School. According to our partners at 9News, the sheriff’s office said at least two students have been shot, and they are en route to the hospital.

AFL-CIO ‘Diaper Depot’ provides supplies to local families

September 10, 2025 6:56 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The AFL-CIO’s is highlighting its Diaper Depot program to connect families in need with services, programs and resources.

MoWest to host Family Day Saturday

September 11, 2025 11:30 am Rebecca Evans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University will welcome students and their families to campus this weekend for its annual Family Day celebration.

Former active-duty U.S. Air Force Captain is honor by Missouri Air National Guard

September 10, 2025 5:44 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Wednesday afternoon, the Missouri Air National Guard’s 139th Airlift Wing honored a former active-duty Air Force captain.

Law change helps social work students serve communities faster

September 12, 2025 10:30 am Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University social work students are now one step closer to their careers, thanks to new legislation that opens the door for them to receive mentorship and sit for their licensing exam.

CEO of Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk speaks on stage during the first day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee

Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and Trump ally, dies after shooting at Utah campus event

September 10, 2025 3:51 pm CNN Newsource

(CNN) — Charlie Kirk, a conservative political activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was killed Wednesday after being shot at an event at Utah Valley University, President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. He was 31.

Missouri Democrats to respond to House approved redrawn maps

September 10, 2025 1:41 pm NPG Content Share

Jazsmin Halliburton (Editor’s note, 9/10: The story corrects the day of the week that the state senate will begin taking up legislation in the special session.) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Democrats will hold a rally and press conference on Wednesday in response to state Republicans taking one step closer to officially redrawing Missouri’s

Chamber ‘Donut Dash’ returns with historic St. Joseph routes

September 10, 2025 1:26 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce invites all runners, walkers and donut lovers to its “Donut Dash” 5k+.

MidCity Excellence launches new ‘Youth City’ program to inspire next generation of journalists

September 10, 2025 11:58 am Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A longstanding nonprofit in Midtown St. Joseph is taking its mission to new platforms by giving youth hands-on experience as multimedia journalists and content creators.

Child sustained injuries in early morning shooting

September 10, 2025 4:29 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A 10-year-old child is in stable condition after sustaining a gunshot wound during a Wednesday morning shooting in the 900 block of South 18th Street.

Councilmembers Marty Novak, Madison Davis, Randy Schultz to seek reelection, newcomer Collin Clibon vies for at-large seat

September 9, 2025 3:35 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Three sitting City Councilmembers and one newcomer are planning to throw their hats into the ring for next year’s municipal election.

Platte County withdraws from Tri-County board of trustees

September 9, 2025 1:53 pm News-Press NOW

PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Monday, the Platte County Commission unanimously voted to terminate its participation in the Clay Platte Ray Mental Health Board (CPR).

St. Joseph Mayor John Josendale launches reelection bid for 2026

September 9, 2025 12:44 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph’s incumbent mayor has officially announced he will seek four more years in office come next year.

Reward increased to $10,000 for missing ram in Northwest Missouri

September 9, 2025 11:59 am Rebecca Evans

GRANT CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The search continues for a missing ram in Northwest Missouri, with the reward now raised to $10,000 for his safe return.