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SJPD searches for missing, endangered person

January 16, 2026 3:17 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Police Department is asking for the public’s help in searching for a missing/endangered person.

‘They’re sacrificing’: Volunteer fire departments in Buchanan County adapt to growing demands of the job

January 15, 2026 5:19 pm Cameron Montemayor

BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Some days, it means leaving a family ballgame. Other days, an evening dinner, or responding to a 3 a.m. call before a normal 8-hour shift at work.

St. Joseph Animal Services optimistic revamped Pet Pantry program will benefit the community

January 15, 2026 5:29 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Animal Shelter’s Pet Pantry program will be undergoing changes to provide additional resources to pet owners in need of assistance.

Missouri launches first-ever statewide science competition for students in 6th-12th grade

January 15, 2026 5:26 pm Danielle Bailey

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Science Coach, a St. Louis-based national education nonprofit, alongside a Show-Me SCIENCE Coalition of teachers and STEM representatives, announced on Thursday the official launch Missouri’s first grade 6-12 state science, engineering and innovation competition.

Chiefs QB Mahomes: ‘I want to be ready for Week 1’ after ACL surgery

January 15, 2026 4:05 pm Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes intends to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

St. Joseph announces new initiative to address crime and safety at city parks

January 15, 2026 3:45 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In an effort to improve safety and reduce criminal activity at city parks, the St. Joseph parks and police departments will strengthen coordination and efforts as part of a new city plan of attack.

Missouri American Water shares tips to prepare property ahead of cold weather

January 15, 2026 3:48 pm Danielle Bailey

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — As frigid temperatures settle in this weekend, Missouri American Water is reminding customers to prepare their homes and businesses for cold weather.

10% of US House members have announced they’re not running for reelection, an AP analysis shows

January 15, 2026 11:24 am Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s starting to look like an exodus.

St. Joseph restaurant inspections for December 2025 include multiple violations

January 15, 2026 11:46 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — See a list of restaurant inspections carried out for the month of December by the St. Joseph Health Department.

St. Joseph School Board talks timelines for district facilities plan at Monday work session

January 14, 2026 6:45 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Information on the district’s reorganization and facilities plan took center stage Monday as St. Joseph School Board members and district administrators gathered for a work session to discuss the latest.

Glore Psychiatric Museum to host Psychology Social Hour and book signing

January 15, 2026 9:38 am Danielle Bailey

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Glore Psychiatric Museum will host an event exploring the psychology of “dark tourism” with author and psychologist Chad Scott, PHD, on Jan. 22.

Proposed bill aims to boost workforce housing development in rural Missouri communities

January 14, 2026 8:36 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri lawmakers could take a closer look at new legislation aimed at supporting development of workforce housing in rural communities across the state of Missouri.

Trump signs law returning whole milk to school lunches

January 14, 2026 6:59 pm Associated Press

Whole milk is heading back to school cafeterias across the country after President Donald Trump signed a bill Wednesday overturning Obama-era limits on higher-fat milk options.

The death toll from a crackdown on protests in Iran jumps to at least 2,571, activists say

January 14, 2026 3:04 pm Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has surpassed 2,500, activists said, as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days Tuesday after authorities severed communications during a crackdown on demonstrators.

16-year-old Missouri teen hospitalized after crash with semi-truck near Bethany

January 14, 2026 2:51 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Daviess County teenager was transported to the hospital Tuesday evening following a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 35 south of Bethany, Missouri.

U.S. overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveals

January 14, 2026 1:33 pm Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. overdose deaths fell through most of last year, suggesting a lasting improvement in an epidemic that had been worsening for decades.

Central High School senior recognized as first recipient of 2026 Mic-O-Say scouting scholarship

January 14, 2026 12:59 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A high school Eagle scout from St. Joseph was announced as the inaugural recipient of a new scholarship offered through the honorary “Mic-O-Say” tribal scouts organization in St. Joseph.

New bill aims to help law enforcement agencies crack down on vehicle thefts in Missouri

January 13, 2026 5:30 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Republican state senator is pushing for the creation of a new state commission and grant program designed to address vehicle theft prevention and support law enforcement efforts.

Justice Department sees no basis for civil rights probe in Minnesota ICE shooting, official says

January 13, 2026 4:56 pm Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department does not believe there is currently any basis to open a criminal civil rights investigation into the killing of a woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis, a top department official said Tuesday.

MoWest to host military suicide prevention training day for faculty, staff and counselors

January 13, 2026 5:08 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Staff and faculty at Missouri Western State University will receive hands on training this week to strengthen their ability to recognize warning signs of suicide and respond appropriately.

Royals announce new dimensions for outfield wall at Kauffman Stadium

January 13, 2026 11:22 am Leah Rainwater

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KQTV) — The Kansas City Royals will move their outfield fence in by 8 to 10 feet, ESPN and MLB reported.

Reading volunteers, books sought by United Way for local programs

January 13, 2026 12:53 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A leading nonprofit is encouraging the community to help connect elementary school students with a reading experience through a variety of upcoming programs.

PBS weekend newscasts shut down due to funding cuts, replaced by single-topic programs

January 13, 2026 11:00 am Associated Press

(AP) — PBS will premiere separate programs on science and foreign affairs next weekend after shutting the doors on its Saturday and Sunday breaking newscasts because of the federal government’s cut of $1.1 billion in funding to public broadcasting.

Campaign eyes ballot measure to prevent Missouri lawmakers from changing voter-approved initiatives

January 13, 2026 10:49 am Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A volunteer-led campaign in Missouri is pursuing a ballot initiative designed to prevent changes to the initiative petition process and ballot measures approved by voters.

New Missouri bill looks to prohibit credit scores from determining car insurance costs

January 12, 2026 4:17 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Millions of Missourians could see changes in monthly car insurance payments pending the outcome of new legislation introduced this session.

St. Joseph United Way invites community to attend annual meeting in February

January 12, 2026 5:13 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — United Way of Greater St. Joseph’s annual luncheon meeting is just around the corner.

‘Special opportunity:’ St. Joseph businesses pitch plans to market city as anticipation builds for World Cup

January 12, 2026 4:16 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The 2026 FIFA World Cup in June is drawing closer and local businesses in St. Joseph are continuing to brainstorm ideas to market the town on a global scale.

Monkeys are on the loose in St. Louis and AI is complicating efforts to capture them

January 12, 2026 1:51 pm Associated Press

(AP) — Multiple monkeys are on the loose in St. Louis, and AI-generated images are complicating the effort to find them.

MoDOT picks contractor to replace Gene Field Road bridge in St. Joseph

January 12, 2026 12:42 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Kansas City-based contractor has been selected to replace the Gene Field Road Bridge as project crews now prepare to kickoff construction as early as next week.

Proposed Missouri bill would require ICE agents to identify themselves if passed

January 12, 2026 11:16 am NPG Content Share

A Missouri bill could force Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the state to identify themselves, if passed. The bill’s introduction follows a deadly shooting in Minneapolis involving an ICE agent and a civilian.