Albrecht-Kemper showcases St. Joseph native’s art
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art is showcasing the work of Jacqueline Bishop in an exhibition called ‘Above the Fruited Plain.’
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RoadAI: St. Joseph plans new AI-powered technology to grade and improve streets
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City leaders are eyeing the next generation of technology to help grade and improve the condition of St. Joseph’s streets and roadways.
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MoWest to reveal library renovations
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held to reveal $2.5 million in renovations to the main floor of Missouri Western State University’s library.
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AugustFest kicks off second day of family fun
AugustFest is back for its second year at Good Times Event Center. Today marks the second day of the three-day festival located at 3414 S. 22nd Street. Visitors can explore a variety of vendors and enjoy live music both indoors and outdoors, while also having fun with attractions such as bounce houses, performers, and food trucks.
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Graves presents medals to WWII Veteran’s family
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) presented military recovered service medals to the family of a Northwest Missouri veteran.
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Read, renew and win: SJPL celebrates Library Card Sign-Up Month
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Public Library is celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month in September with the theme “One Card, Endless Possibilities.”
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MoWest students go international at SIGGRAPH computer graphics conference
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Three students from Missouri Western State University closed out the summer on an international stage at the SIGGRAPH 2025 conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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Antique malls provide savings and nostalgia
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — For those looking to save money while having a nostalgic, hands-on shopping experience, antique malls are a popular destination.
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Week 1 High School Football Final Scores
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — High school football season is here! Here are all the matchups in our viewing area for week 1.
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Kehoe calls special session on redistricting after White House lobbying
Gov. Mike Kehoe said Friday that he will call a special session on redistricting and initiative petition reform.
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Active shooter hoaxes put colleges across the country on edge
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Several college campuses in the region and across the United States are off to a nerve-wracking start of the school year.
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8 injured in bus accident on I-29 Friday evening
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A bus containing 29 kids from a religious school in Westwood, Kansas, flipped over at the 35.2-mile marker on Interstate 29, injuring eight kids on board.
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St. Joseph proposes new regulations for keeping chickens on private property
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City officials are preparing revised regulations that would loosen restrictions for keeping chickens and fowl on private property.
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SJFD awarded grant for new fire training facility
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department received a Military Community Reinvestment Grant aimed at assisting communities that provide support to military programs and bases.
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Clarios leadership makes key stop in St. Joseph as company plans $6 billion to boost manufacturing in U.S.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One of St. Joseph’s top employers and a global leader in battery production is engaging key cities and potential sites for development as it prepares to invest billions to advance energy manufacturing in the U.S.
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City announces mayor, city council and judge Election Days
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Elections for mayor, city council and judge will be held at the beginning of 2026.
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Freudenthal Hospice earns SHPBest ‘Superior Performer’ caregiver award
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local hospice provider has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs as a ‘Superior Performer.’
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ADA website compliance lawsuits on the rise
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law in 1990 with the intent to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
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SJPD shares safety protocols when responding to dangerous calls
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Earlier this year, an officer-involved shooting took place in St. Joseph, which resulted in one suspect dead in the dangerous encounter.
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Catholic community reacts to Minneapolis shooting
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A shooter opened fire on a Minneapolis church window, killing two children and injuring 17 others. Now, the local Catholic community is sharing its thoughts and condolences to those involved.
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City of St. Joseph provides Labor Day holiday schedule
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph has shared its holiday hours in observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 1.
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City pivots after Apex rescinds Rosecrans Airport lease agreement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — It’s back to the drawing board for the city of St. Joseph after a planned agreement with one KC-based airport operator was suddenly withdrawn following claims by a local businessman of an improper selection process by city officials.
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Missouri ends local and state sales tax on essential hygiene products
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Starting Thursday, Missouri residents will no longer pay sales tax on essential hygiene items like period products, baby diapers and incontinence supplies, following the enactment of a new state law signed by Governor Mike Kehoe in July.
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St. Joseph Health Department holds International Overdose Awareness event
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph Health Department is holding an International Overdose Awareness Day event to recognize loved ones lost to overdose.
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Sidewalk upgrades near completion at three SJSD schools
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District has just wrapped up sidewalk improvement projects that kicked off back in the fall of 2024.
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School safety experts talk about emergency procedures after Minneapolis school shooting
Two students are dead and 14 are injured after a deadly school shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school on Wednesday.
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SJFD responds to North 13th Street fire
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1200 block of North 13th Street early Thursday morning. The initial call for the fire came in at about 1:53 a.m. Thursday, according to Fire Inspector Casey Crockett with Fire Prevention. Crockett confirmed to News-Press NOW that
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MoWest and SJSD explain ideas behind new direct admission program
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University and the St. Joseph School District have partnered to offer students direct admission to MoWest.
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See St. Joseph: Paws, parties and the past
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) –Looking for something to do this weekend? There’s no shortage of excitement, community and tail-wagging fun coming your way.
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Two occupants confirmed dead in Clay County plane crash
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In a Facebook post on Wednesday afternoon, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that two occupants are confirmed dead in a plane crash in Excelsior Springs.
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