How to watch one of the year’s best meteor showers, the Geminids
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s time for one of the strongest meteor showers of the year.
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Three candidates file for two SJSD board seats on first filing day
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph School District saw three people file for two Board of Education seats up for grabs on the first day of filings.
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Missouri secretary of state receives more than 600 boxes of signatures as redistricting battle continues
More than 305,000 signatures on a petition to put a new congressional map to a vote were being scanned and counted by the secretary of state’s Elections Division on Tuesday after months of collection by People Not Politicians.
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Authorities arrest Missouri man charged with child sex crimes after manhunt
TANEY COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Missouri man wanted on multiple child sex crimes has been captured after more than two years on the run.
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Opponents of Trump-backed redistricting in Missouri submit a petition to force a public vote
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Opponents of Missouri’s new congressional map submitted thousands of petition signatures Tuesday calling for a statewide referendum on a redistricting plan backed by President Donald Trump as part of his quest to hold on to a slim Republican majority in next year’s elections.
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Missouri tornado survivors traveling to Washington D.C. to urge reform of FEMA
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An upcoming gathering of disaster survivors in Washington D.C. could play a pivotal role in sparking changes within the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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American Water Charitable Foundation awards grant to Second Harvest
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The American Water Charitable Foundation announced it had awarded a $4,500 State Strategic Impact grant to Second Harvest Community Food Bank.
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Platte County Commission announces potential changes to Property Tax Relief Program
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — The Platte County Commission said it will consider orders, which would bring changes to its Senior Property Tax Relief Program.
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School board discusses finalized boundaries for next year, student transfer process
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Parents can now view which public school their child has been assigned to next year as part of updated boundaries for the St. Joseph School District.
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Local law enforcement to utilize drones, see salary increase
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph City Council approved the implementation of drones and a salary increase for the St. Joseph Police Department during its Monday meeting.
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City Council OKs purchase of six drones, raises for police, dispatchers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new fleet of high-tech drones and salary increases for police and 911 dispatchers are in line for approval at tonight’s City Council meeting, a potential boost to public safety and emergency operations.
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SJSD School Board reviews salary changes and new attendance boundaries at work session Â
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â The St. Joseph School District Board of Education discussed salaries, boundaries and transfers at its Monday night work session.
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St. Joseph house fire on Friday results in one fatality
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Local law enforcement confirmed one person has died as a result of a house fire early Friday morning.
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Missouri aims to address medication pricing by reforming pharmacy benefit manager system
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri could join a number of states adding increased regulations to pharmacy benefit managers who play a central role in managing patient prescription costs.
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Japan rattled by 7.5-magnitude earthquake, authorities warn of aftershocks
(CNN) — A powerful magnitude-7.6 earthquake struck off Japan’s northeastern coast on Monday, triggering evacuation orders and a tsunami warning for parts of the coastline.
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High turnout expected for 2nd Annual ‘Field Trip With the Griffs’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Missouri Western State University will host its 2nd Annual “Education Day” basketball games, bringing together area elementary schools to immerse in a basketball gameday experience.
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Santa sessions now available at East Hills Shopping Center
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce will celebrate one local business, which helps create lasting family memories during the holiday season.
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Trump is proposing a $12B aid package for farmers hit hard by his trade war with China
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is planning a $12 billion farm aid package, according to a White House official — a boost to farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting hit by rising costs after the president raised tariffs on China as part of a broader trade war.
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One person seriously injured in Caldwell County crash
CALDWELL COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — A Hamilton, Missouri, man was seriously injured in a crash in Caldwell County Friday.
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Championship Recap: Lee’s Summit, Kearney and Blair Oaks claim state titles in MSHSAA Show-Me Bowls in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A state record 457 rushing yards by Lee’s Summit’s Preston Hatfield propelled the Tigers over high-powered Nixa in an electric MSHSAA Class 6 State Championship game on Saturday in St. Joseph.
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Only 12 Pearl Harbor survivors remain. People turn to other ways to learn about the bombing
HONOLULU (AP) — Survivors of the 1941 Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor have long been the center of a remembrance ceremony held each year on the military base’s waterfront.
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Meteorological winter starts off with a bang
Dec. 1 marked the start of meteorological winter just a few days ago.
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Library Book Review: Get into the holiday spirit in St. Joseph with these books
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The librarians at the St. Joseph Public Library are getting into the holiday spirit and sharing a list of holiday-themed books for December.
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St. Joseph plans large-scale 26-acre subdivision with 89 lots near Deer Park
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Housing developers and the City of St. Joseph are mapping out a preliminary plan to develop a 26-acre plot of land into a major subdivision with 89 lots for new housing development.
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Northwest Missouri native Taylor Crouse runs for Missouri House of Representatives
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — With current Republican State House Representative Brenda Shields’ term limited, the race for Missouri’s 11th District House seat is beginning to take shape.
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Benton’s pro-start class comes together to serve nutritious meals to the community Â
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —  Benton High School students spent their Friday giving back in a big way. As part of their ProStart advanced cooking class, they packed up meals for families and community members who could use a little extra support.Â
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MoWest students showcase research projects
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â Missouri Western State University hosted its Fall Multidisciplinary Research Day at Blum Union Friday afternoon.
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YMCA LIVESTRONG program helps cancer survivors stay active
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â The YMCA’s LIVESTRONG program gives cancer survivors a free YMCA membership and training.
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Buchanan County deputies honored for efforts to remove impaired drivers from roads
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office and a nationwide nonprofit honored the work of two deputies who went above and beyond this year to help remove impaired drivers from roads in 2025.
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Netherlands, Argentina and Austria to play in Kansas City for 2026 FIFA World Cup
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Kansas City and Arrowhead Stadium will feature several soccer powerhouses in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after officials unveiled the field of teams this weekend.
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