New $5 million animal shelter rounding into shape with construction well on track
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Construction crews are well on their way to completing St. Joseph’s new animal shelter by mid-2026.
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New North Shoppes veterinary clinic expects to start taking first clients in January
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — An Andrew County native said he expects his veterinary practice to open near the Shoppes at North Village early next year.
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Mid-Buchanan, St. Joe Christian eye berth in state semifinals with victories Saturday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One win stands between area teams like Mid-Buchanan, St. Joseph Christian and West Platte from a spot in the final four of the Missouri High School Football State Tournament in St. Joseph.
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DeKalb County first responders find three people dead in Thursday house fire
DEKALB COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office said three people are dead after law enforcement responded to a residential fire early Thursday morning.
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Probe says Iowa district ‘reasonably relied’ on consultant to vet superintendent arrested by ICE
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s largest school district released a report Friday claiming that it received an abbreviated background check and what was likely a forged transcript when it was hiring its former superintendent, who was charged in a federal indictment with falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen on a federal form.
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Ukraine would cede territory to Russia in draft of Trump peace plan obtained by AP
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s plan for ending the war in Ukraine would cede land to Russia and limit the size of Kyiv’s military, according to a draft obtained Thursday by The Associated Press.
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United Way ramps up meal prep for thousands of residents in need this Thanksgiving
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the days countdown to Thanksgiving, preparations are ramping up in support of those in need this holiday season.
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Griffon soccer falls in opening round of NCAA Tournament to Washburn
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The quest for an NCAA Division ll championship will have to wait another year for Missouri Western women’s soccer.
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St. Joseph School Board eyes next step with Benton-Central model in line for final vote
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In the aftermath of last night’s public hearing and special meeting on long-term consolidation plans for the school district, Plan 4BR will move one step closer to being solidified next Monday.
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No. 2 Griffons stunned by Gorillas in opening round of MIAA Tournament
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Griffon’s run in the MIAA Volleyball Tournament ended with a heartbreaking loss in the opening round to Pittsburg State on Thursday.
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U.S. tariffs could cast shadow over holiday shopping season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The busiest time of year for U.S. shoppers and retail consumers is right around the corner.
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Gov. Kehoe scheduled to visit St. Joe Christian next week
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The governor of Missouri is scheduled to make his way to St. Joseph next Monday for a tour of a local elementary school.
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Missouri sees below-average deer harvest for opening weekend of hunting season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — More than 70,000 deer were harvested by Missouri hunters in the opening weekend, an increase from last year but sharply lower than average totals from year’s prior.
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PBS series inspires St. Joseph Daughters of American Revolution to highlight ancestors
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local nonprofit will be sharing the stories of its Revolutionary War ancestors in tandem with a new PBS documentary series on the American Revolution.
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Savannah father diagnosed with Parkinson’s receives more than $7,000 for specialized wheelchair
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In just two days time, a Savannah man battling Parkinson’s Disease has seen the community rally around him with a flood of more than $7,000 in GoFundMe donations for a critical medical device.
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Public meeting announced for Buchanan County Women’s Democratic Club
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County Women’s Democratic Club will meet next week with a special guest in attendance to offer insight into the world of business.
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St. Joseph rolls out red carpet with ‘Chrismystery’ set to screen at Trail Theatre
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Residents of St. Joseph and Savannah will see their hometown on the big screen as part of a special one-night showing for a locally-shot film.
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School Board agrees Benton-Central high school plan will move forward to final vote
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education has narrowed down a framework for the future of public schools after an extended public hearing Wednesday at Central High School.
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Large quantity of fentanyl seized in St. Joseph after arrest of woman on felony warrants
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Two St. Joseph women were arrested on North Belt Highway this afternoon as part of an investigation that led to a sizable quantity of fentanyl being seized.
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MIAA Volleyball Championships kick off Thursday at Civic Arena with No. 2 Griffons eyeing deep run
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Some of the top Division II volleyball teams in the country are set to clash in St. Joseph for the right to be called the MIAA Tournament Champion this week.Â
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MSHSAA responds to Missouri Attorney General, Auditor investigation into discrimination
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KQTV) — Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway and Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick announced an investigation into the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) in a Wednesday press release.
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Longtime City Clerk Paula Heyde set to retire as city taps Garton as successor
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After more than four decades of service with the City of St. Joseph, longtime clerk Paula Heyde has announced plans to call it a career.
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Cybersecurity incident damages notification system for Atchison County Emergency Management
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The CodeRED public notification system used by Atchison County Emergency Management is currently offline due to a recent cybersecurity incident, the agency announced on Facebook today.
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139th Airlift Wing receives first H3 Variant C-130
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The 139th Airlift Wing has gained a new set of wings after receiving its first H3 variant of the C-130 Hercules aircraft.
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U.S. Mint presses final pennies as production ends after more than 230 years
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — After more than 230 years, the U.S. ended production of the penny Wednesday, abandoning the 1-cent coins that were embedded in American culture but became nearly worthless.
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St. Joseph Animal Shelter adjusts hours, drops Sunday from weekly schedule
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph has announced a change in hours of operation for the Animal Services Shelter on Lower Lake Road.
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Tractor-trailer crash causes traffic jam on I-29
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â A crash involving an out-of-town tractor-trailer hauling a load caused traffic to back up on northbound Interstate 29 Wednesday morning.
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SJFD investigating Monday fire on East Franklin Street that displaced residents
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local authorities are investigating the cause of a Monday evening house fire that caused significant damage and displaced multiple residents near St. Joseph Avenue.
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Congress acts swiftly to force release of Epstein files, and Trump agrees to sign bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Both the House and Senate acted decisively Tuesday to pass a bill to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a remarkable display of approval for an effort that had struggled for months to overcome opposition from President Donald Trump and Republican leadership.
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One dead, two injured in wrong-way crash at KCI
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KQTV) — One person is dead and two others suffered minor injuries in a wrong-way crash Tuesday morning, according to Kansas City Media outlets.
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