One person killed in Thursday morning crash on Interstate 70
Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed one person died in a crash on Interstate 70 in Columbia Thursday morning.
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Mobile Health Van brings continues local cancer screenings
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)– A global organization is partnering with the Stuber Health Center to expand healthcare access in the St. Joseph community.
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Hulk Hogan, wrestling sensation, dead at 71
CLEARWATER, Fla. (News-Press NOW) — According to WWE, Hulk Hogan has passed away at the age of 71.
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Integrated Proteins faces two lawsuits
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW — A Kansas City-based company with a facility in St. Joseph faces two lawsuits that were filed by ex-employees earlier this month.
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See St. Joseph: help rebuild B and J Skate, brave the asylum, and savor the sip this weekend
Wondering how to spend your weekend? Whether you’re in the mood to give back, sip something new, or face a few ghosts, a weekend full of surprises is in store.
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Nature’s thermometer: What cricket chips say about the weather
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Crickets are known for their loud chirps throughout the summer, and sometimes even in the winter, but did you know they can also help tell the temperature?
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St. Joseph woman’s car set on fire in vandalism incident
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)– A St. Joseph resident is dealing with the aftermath of an act of car vandalism.
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Chiefs fans look forward to the season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)– Training camp is where the excitement for the season begins.
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New COVID-19 variant: What to watch out for, how pharmacies are preparing
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As summer continues, something to watch out for is the highly contagious, new strain of COVID-19 called NB.1.8.1 or ‘nimbus.’
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Charles and Sylvanie streets to see $1.1 million in sidewalk upgrades with CIP funding
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Two of St. Joseph’s historic thoroughfares will undergo widespread sidewalk infrastructure upgrades with the help of Capital Improvements Program funding this year.
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St. Joseph Symphony launches new music education program for kids
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Symphony launched a new program for kids to learn, enjoy and create classical harmonies.
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St. Joseph man seriously injured in one-car crash
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A St. Joseph man suffered serious injuries in a one-car Platte County crash Tuesday.
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Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office, EMS responds to injury accident
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One child was transported to Mosaic Life Care with injuries due to a two-vehicle accident on southeast 32nd and Seymour Roads.
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Chiefs Training Camp day one: The new and returning faces
ST JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp kicked off on Tuesday, July 22, at Missouri Western State University.
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Daniel Zeigler pleads guilty in death of K9 Horus
SAVANNAH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A former Savannah police officer pleaded guilty to animal abuse following the death of a police K9 last summer.
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SJSD prepares for AMI, snow days ahead of first day of school
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)– With August just around the corner, the first day of school is quickly approaching, and St. Joseph School District administrators and staff are preparing to stay “weather ready”.
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Missouri Supreme Court strikes down stacking sales taxes on marijuana
The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled local governments cannot stack their marijuana sales taxes on top of each other.
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Chiefs fans keep faith after Super Bowl loss
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Kansas City Chiefs may have fallen short in the Super Bowl, but their fans aren’t going anywhere.
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Gene Field Road Bridge to close for repairs
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Transportation shared the Gene Field Road Bridge over Interstate 29 is scheduled to close on Monday, July 28.
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Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76
Ozzy Osbourne, the gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice — and drug-and-alcohol ravaged id — of heavy metal, died Tuesday, just weeks after his farewell show. He was 76.
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Freudenthal Home-Based Healthcare under new ownership
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Freudenthal Home-Based Healthcare has announced a change in ownership.
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AKMA hosts Kids Summer Art Camp
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art’s “Kids Summer Art Camp” is in session this week.
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Missouri OKs free college tuition for firefighters, police, EMTs with new law
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri is pioneering new opportunities for a wide range of public safety personnel to further their education with free tuition awards for eligible members and their dependents.
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Buchanan County EMS honors the late Steve Groshong through post renaming
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) –Buchanan County EMS is hosting a renaming and dedication ceremony of Post 1 in honor of Steve Groshong.
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Jeeps for a cause: Local club hosts show to support Animal Shelter and encourage community fun
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local club is organizing a Jeep show to support The Friends of the St. Joseph Animal Shelter.
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Winners announced at 34th Annual Mayor’s Awards for the Arts
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph Mayor John Josendale presented awards to individuals and organizations at the 34th Annual Mayor’s Awards for the Arts celebration on Thursday, July 17.
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, ‘Cosby Show’ actor, dies at 54 in Costa Rica drowning
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Malcolm-Jamal Warner the actor who played teenage son Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has died at age 54 in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica, authorities there said.
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Perry to receive Snyder Woman of Impact award
Former St. Joseph Central High School golf star Ali Perry, right, will receive the Bill Snyder Woman of Impact Award at this year’s Hall of Fame banquet.
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SJPD conducts targeted traffic enforcement in response to ‘side show’ event
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department conducted a targeted enforcement operation in response to information received about a planned vehicle “side show” event on Saturday, July 19.
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City Council OKs new security for Downtown bus station, funds for Allied Arts, Phil Welch Stadium
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City Councilmembers will take a close look at potentially increasing security at St. Joseph’s Downtown bus station to address ongoing issues with disruptive behavior.
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