ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The annual Crime Victim Memorial Service will be held at the Remington Nature Center on Wednesday night to honor those lost through acts of violence. The event, which starts at 5:30 p.m., allows families and friends to honor their loved ones and bond with others who have shared a
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After a night filled with some wins and some losses, some may be wondering, “What comes next” for St. Joseph’s high schools. The St. Joseph School District’s Proposition 2 bond measure to build a new high school South of U.S. Highway 36 was voted down by St. Joseph residents
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A hotel in the Shoppes at North Village is holding its grand opening Wednesday as business development continues in the area.Â
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District’s Prop 2 bond measure was defeated by about 800 votes. Over 53% of voters dis-approved of the measure to build a new high school south of U.S. Highway 36. The measure would have had to win with a 57% simple majority. “It was extremely
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The gym is now alive with many sounds and sights, as the Fighting Irish are in the midst of their inaugural MSHSAA-sanctioned boys volleyball season.
The program’s growing pains continued Tuesday evening, as visiting East (Kansas City) handed Lafayette its fourth straight loss, sweeping the match 25-17, 25-18, 25-8. The Bears improved to 4-3, while the Irish dropped to 3-9-1.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Nearly a quarter of registered voters in St. Joseph cast a ballot Tuesday to decide the fate of a wide-ranging school bond issue and two Board of Education seats. With all 22 precincts now reporting, preliminary data shows that 24.2% of registered voters turned out for Tuesday’s high-profile election.
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Jennifer Kerns and Kim Miller secured seats on the St. Joseph School District Board of Education, according to unofficial election results.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Proposition 2, which would construct a new public high school in the city, drew polarizing opinions among locals on election day. St. Joseph native and southside resident Gary Guyer was not in favor of Prop 2. “We got three good high schools in St. Joseph, why do we need
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An annual educational event for children ages 6 and under will take place at the Civic Arena on Tuesday, April 15.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local concert series is returning to St. Joseph starting on June 1. Imagine Eleven is a free summer concert series hosted at Coleman Hawkins Park, Seventh and Felix St., every Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. This year’s lineup includes: Swift Kik – June 1 Phil Vandel Band
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Joseph Company continued its 3D Journey series on Tuesday morning with Session 8: Amplifying Echoes. The goal of the program is to help people in the community become transformational coaches within their industry or area of expertise. The meetings allow for people to share their thoughts and perspectives
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new discount clothing store had its grand opening in St. Joseph on Tuesday morning.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A community blood drive is set to take place at the Downtown Library next week. On Friday, April 11, the Community Blood Center and Downtown Library will team up to collect much-needed donations from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. To make an appointment, visit savealifenow.org/group and enter group code: EI3N.
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Just as Missouri Western baseball was about to dig themselves out of a rut, Missouri Southern extends Western’s losing streak to three in what’s been a rough season for the Griffons. On Monday, the two teams met once again to finish out a three-game conference series. Missouri Western had lost the first two games to
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City leaders received promising news on the strength of its financial position and reporting practices based on results from a recently released audit. St. Joseph received a “clean” audit for fiscal year 2024, meaning the city’s financial statements were fairly presented and reporting practices showed no material deficiencies or
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A summer camp for kids interested in gaming is being offered by Missouri Western State University’s Esports program. The second annual Griffon Esports Summer Camp runs from Tuesday to Friday, May 27 to 30. The camp is hosted by the university’s department of health, sport & exercise science and
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A well-known St. Joseph staple will see renovations in about one week. Construction began on the beloved Pony Express statue in 1938, with the statue opening to the public in the 1940s. But with outdoor monuments comes the need for upkeep due to weather wear and tear. “We were
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A woman will spend 15 years in prison for her role in a man’s 2024 murder. Melanie Myers, 24, of Independence, Missouri, appeared in front of Circuit Judge Daniel Kellogg on Monday and entered a guilty plea to a felony charge of attempted first-degree robbery in the Nov. 10,
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — More than 50 high school teams are coming to St. Joseph the next two weekends to participate in a baseball tournament for a good cause. Kevin Kerns, co-owner of Walkoff Wood Bat Co., said profits from the event will go towards the Mosaic Behavioral Health Patient Assistance Fund. “A
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Center for Effective Lawmaking at the University of Virginia has named Congressman Sam Graves as the most effective legislator of the 118th Congress. In conducting this year’s round of legislative effectiveness scores, it was determined that Graves, R-Tarkio, was the top performer, with a score that is seven times higher
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol has issued more than 300 tickets since the hands-free law was enforced this year.Â
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By JENNIFER McDERMOTT Associated Press Nations are trying to reach an agreement to charge commercial vessels a fee for their emissions in what would effectively be the world’s first global carbon tax. The International Maritime Organization, which regulates international shipping, set a target for the sector to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by about 2050,
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Many bridal parties attended Sunday’s Bridal Show, hosted by Andrea’s Sweet Occasions, to meet vendors and shop for wedding supplies.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph residents gathered at the sidewalks along the intersection of the Belt Highway and Frederick Ave. on Saturday to peacefully protest against President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â As part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Voices of Courage Child Advocacy Center is spearheading a series of powerful community initiatives aimed at raising awareness about child sexual abuse and equipping families with essential tools to protect children from harm.Â
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Triumph Foods is donating $25,000 to the St. Joseph School District – its third of four annual donations totaling $100,000. The funds will support multiple programs, including the ELD program, which provides interpretive services, community resources, and cultural support for students and families from other countries or who speak
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Benton High School’s theatre department will present “Puffs — The Play” beginning next week. The show will be performed at Benton’s auditorium at 5655 S. Fourth Street, at 7 p.m. each night from April 10 through 12. Tickets are $8 for adults and $3 for students and can be
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Fast forward to just a week later, and the room was filled once again, this time to introduce the university’s 11th head women’s basketball coach, Luke Scheidecker.
For Scheidecker, the moment felt full circle. A native of Smithville, Missouri, he had the opportunity to return to his roots. Director of Athletics Andy Carter was intrigued by his success, even before he needed to make a call to fill a coaching vacancy. Once there was an opening, Carter picked up the phone instantly, making Scheidecker his first call.
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Local police, fire and EMS crews responded to a crash Friday along North Belt Highway.
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It’s easier than ever for a child or teenager to access life-threatening drugs like crystal meth, cocaine, heroine and opioids like fentanyl, and it’s up to parents and guardians to be the barrier between their kids and an accidental overdose. According to a KFF analysis, in 2023, 539 adolescents died from a fentanyl overdose. These
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