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Poll: More Americans identify as political independents, new data shows

January 12, 2026 11:21 am Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are increasingly rejecting the two major political parties, according to new polling.

Missouri bill eyes tuition help for dependents of servicemembers killed in active duty

January 11, 2026 6:10 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A central Missouri senator is proposing legislation this session to support children, stepchildren and spouses of disabled veterans and servicemembers killed in active duty through a new college tuition assistance program.

U.S. will take Greenland the ‘hard way’ if it can’t do it the ‘easy way,’ Trump says

January 10, 2026 6:54 am CNN Newsource

(CNN) — President Donald Trump continued his threats towards Greenland on Friday, as he insisted that if the United States did not act Russia or China could occupy it in the future.

U.S. launches new retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria after deadly ambush

January 10, 2026 3:49 pm Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has launched another round of retaliatory strikes against the Islamic State in Syria following last month’s ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and one American civilian interpreter in the country.

MidCity Excellence awarded $50,000 donation to expand ‘Kidz Biz,’ a youth workforce development program

January 9, 2026 8:24 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local Midtown youth academy will take its new workforce readiness program to the next level with the help of a donation from Buchanan County on Friday.

Some flu measures decline, but it’s not clear this severe season has peaked

January 9, 2026 5:59 pm Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. flu infections showed signs of a slight decline last week, but health officials say it is not clear that this severe flu season has peaked.

Police search for suspect involved in Friday shooting on Locust Street, victim suffers non-life threatening wounds

January 9, 2026 4:03 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — One man suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being shot at the 1000 block of Locust Street just before 3 p.m. Friday.

Mosaic Life Care Foundation and emPowerU announce afterschool enrichment programs

January 9, 2026 4:27 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Additional learning experiences are coming for St. Joseph youth in the near future as part of a six-part program designed to spark an interest in science, technology, engineering and math.

Persisterhood sponsors ‘ICE out for Good’ protest in St. Joseph this Sunday on Belt Highway

January 9, 2026 10:18 am Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A peaceful protest and rally titled “ICE out for Good” has been in announced in St. Joseph this Sunday on the Belt Highway following a deadly shooting in Minneapolis this week.

St. Joseph Parks Tax on pace to hit $60 million goal early, but soaring project costs add up

January 8, 2026 7:01 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A 10-year tax approved by voters in 2021 to improve St. Joseph’s parks system is performing so well it could hits its revenue goal years before the 10-year mark.

Pony Express Museum prepares for 28th year of Tuesday Night Talks, a look at local history

January 8, 2026 7:44 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Pony Express Museum is gearing up for the 2026 edition of Tuesday Night Talks.

Small businesses reflect on foot traffic during holiday shopping season in St. Joseph

January 8, 2026 7:19 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Recent reports from online marketing company Constant Contact found that many small businesses generate a significant portion of their yearly revenue during the holiday season alone.

President Donald Trump delivers an address on January 6

Trump threatens to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes

January 7, 2026 1:04 pm CNN Newsource

New York (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he intends to ban large institutional investors from buying additional single-family homes.

Chiefs aware of domestic violence allegations that appear to be directed toward Rashee Rice

January 8, 2026 10:40 am Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs said in a statement Wednesday night that they were aware of domestic violence allegations made in a series of social media posts by a former girlfriend of wide receiver Rashee Rice and had been in communication with the NFL.

26-year-old Lawson man killed in crash near Gallatin on Wednesday

January 8, 2026 8:51 am Cameron Montemayor

DAVIESS COUNTY, MO. (News-Press NOW) — A 26-year-old man is dead after failing to stop at a stop sign and being struck by a large truck on Missouri Route 6 near Gallatin.

New North Pointe Veterinary Hospital sets opening date for Jan. 14

January 7, 2026 8:42 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The highly-anticipated opening date and an open house for St. Joseph’s new urgent care hospital for pets has been announced.

St. Joseph School District announces ‘FAFSA Night’ to help seniors and families

January 7, 2026 8:00 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District will hold an informational event to help college-ready students prepare for the next step in their academic careers.

Buchanan County provides $25,000 funding boost to help nonprofit Sisters of Solace

January 7, 2026 7:39 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — County Commissioners signed off on a court order Wednesday to provide a helping hand for one non-profit and its mission of supporting women survivors of trauma.

MidCity Excellence to celebrate legacy and alumni in 12th annual MLK Jr. ‘Solutions Summit’ on Jan. 19

January 7, 2026 6:02 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A longstanding youth learning center will celebrate 25 years of community impact while honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a powerful look at alumni now thriving in the workforce.

Missouri doctor worries new child vaccine recommendations will cause uncertainty for parents

January 7, 2026 10:38 am NPG Content Share

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reducing the number of “universal vaccine recommendations” for children to 11, down from the previous total of 17. One Missouri doctor worries the change may lead to confusion for families.

U.S. releases new dietary guidelines urging Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar

January 7, 2026 11:01 am Associated Press

(AP) — Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar, according to the latest edition of federal nutrition advice released Wednesday by the Trump administration.

St. Joseph mayoral candidate forum set for Jan. 15 as February primary nears

January 7, 2026 10:32 am Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Northwest Missouri Republican Club will hold their January monthly meeting with a special mayoral candidate forum in advance of the Feb. 3 primary election.

St. Joseph records huge drop in violent crime cases in 2025

January 6, 2026 8:27 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Preliminary crime statistics for 2025 indicate St. Joseph experienced a sizable reduction in violent crimes compared to the year prior, according to local authorities.

Shooter who killed Brown students and MIT professor planned attack for years, DOJ says

January 6, 2026 8:30 pm Associated Press

BOSTON (AP) — The man identified as the shooter who killed two Brown University students and an MIT professor planned the attack for years and left behind videos in which he confessed to the murders but gave no motive, according to information released Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Trump says U.S. to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market price

January 6, 2026 8:03 pm Cameron Montemayor

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Venezuela would be providing 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to the U.S., and he pledged to use proceeds from the sale of this oil “to benefit the people” of both countries.

Battalion Chief Dave Richey honored by Fire Department as decades-long career comes to a close

January 6, 2026 7:25 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — What started off as a job to work alongside close friends eventually blossomed into a decorated career for Battalion Chief Dave Richey, a veteran of the department who wore the uniform for one last time Tuesday.

New parking restrictions approved in St. Joseph for Olive and Pacific streets

January 6, 2026 5:47 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Neighborhood residents will notice new parking restrictions enforced on two multi-block areas of Olive and Pacific streets moving forward.

16-year-old St. Joseph teen found safe after being reported missing for week

January 6, 2026 3:00 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local authorities and family members of 16-year-old Dakota Steen are asking for the community’s assistance after he was reported missing on Dec. 30 in St. Joseph.

City Council OKs next step for new residential subdivision near Deer Park, approves grant funds

January 5, 2026 8:35 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A proposal plan for a new 26-acre subdivision and grant awards for three social services agencies were approved Monday by St. Joseph City Councilmembers.

City of St. Joseph and Community Missions announce joint efforts to reduce homelessness

January 5, 2026 7:16 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As St. Joseph continues to face complex challenges regarding unsheltered homelessness, local organizations are combining their resources in an effort to create a resolution.