Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra announces winter concert
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Music lovers have the chance to see 12 Missouri communities represented at an upcoming performance.
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City Council recap: City plans to issue $14 million in revenue bonds to secure Schutz expansion project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City Councilmembers signaled their support tonight for an incentive package to help secure a large $31 million industrial development project in St. Joseph.
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St. Joseph police officers, 911 dispatchers in line for salary increases
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Labor unions for St. Joseph police officers and 911 dispatchers have agreed to terms on new working contracts to boost salaries between 3% and 6%, measures that now head to City Council for formal approval.
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Judge sentences Joshua Rocha to death for the shooting of an NKC Police Officer in 2022
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KQTV)– A Clay County Judge sentenced a man to death in the fatal shooting of a North Kansas City Police Officer in 2022.
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Missouri AG launches investigation into state kratom distributers
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has started a statewide investigation into numerous kratom manufacturers and distributors operating in Missouri.
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Highway Patrol launching ‘Operation C.A.R.E’ over Thanksgiving holiday to boost safety
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to prepare for increased traffic and obey traffic laws as they boost their presence over the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Loaded pistol recovered from Park Hill student’s backpack
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — A firearm was recovered from a Park Hill student’s backpack on Friday by the Platte County Deputy assigned as the School Resource Officer (SRO) to the LEAD Innovation Studio.
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Missouri judge who wore an Elvis wig and often played his music in court agrees to step down
(AP) — A Missouri judge who wore an Elvis Presley wig in his courtroom and played the singer’s music from his phone during court proceedings has agreed to a deal that would cut his career on the bench short. Judge Matthew Thornhill in suburban St. Louis faces a six-month unpaid suspension under the deal he reached with
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MSHP participates in ‘Project Blue Light’ to honor fallen officers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol announced it will pay tribute to fallen officers throughout the holiday season.
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City eyes major upgrade with $1.3 million for new fleet of high-tech drones
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In the event of a fire, search and rescue or other emergency situation, local personnel could have a new set of eyes in the sky backing them up.
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Chiefs rally from 11-point deficit to beat Colts 23-20 in OT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw for a season-high 352 yards, Kareem Hunt ran for 104 yards and a touchdown, and Harrison Butker’s fifth field goal of the game gave the Kansas City Chiefs a come-from-behind 23-20 overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
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Quarterfinal Recap: St. Joe Christian, Mid-Buch fall, West Platte headed to state semifinals
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The season will come to an end in the state quarterfinals for St. Joe Christian and Mid-Buchanan football while the state semifinals await for West Platte and Rock Port.
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St. Joseph Community Chorus announces packed slate of December performances
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Community members will have the chance to not only listen but lend their vocal talents to an upcoming slate of timeless holiday classics.
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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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