Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant opening second location in Downtown St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local Mexican restaurant will soon be stirring up new flavors in the heart of Downtown St. Joseph.
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One dead, three injured in multi-vehicle crash Saturday
ATCHISON COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A three-vehicle crash resulted in one fatality and left three others with moderate to serious injuries Saturday on Interstate 29, five miles north of Rock Port, Missouri.
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St. Joseph man injured in boat explosion over weekend
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A St. Joseph man sustained moderate injuries when a boat exploded at the Lake of the Ozarks on Friday, June 27.
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Suspected gunman in fatal ambush of firefighters has been found dead
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (KIFI) — Several firefighters were ambushed by a gunman while responding to a brush fire in Couer d’Alene.
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Community responds and helps after B&J Skate fire
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Sunday, June 22, the St. Joseph community awoke to the tragedy of its local roller rink, B&J Skate Center, on fire. One week later, multiple individuals and local businesses have decided to lend a hand in the recovery efforts.
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Treasure hunting in the heart of Downtown: Vintage and Makers Market draws big crowd
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Downtown buzzed with energy this Saturday as shoppers, artists, and vintage lovers came together for the third annual Vintage & Makers Market, hosted by Mad Mack Vintage and Mokaska Coffee Company.
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Historic cemetery, Mount Mora, fights tree disease by replanting native trees
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph’s oldest cemetery is turning a loss into new life.
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Joining the Force: Law Enforcement Academy graduates 23 new cadets
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — It was a special night for more than 20 cadets who saw months of intense training and determination through the Law Enforcement Academy finally culminate in graduation. Missouri Western State University played host to the latest Law Enforcement Academy graduation ceremony Friday night, an occasion that saw countless friends,
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Noah Cameron starts for struggling Royals
ST JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St Joseph native, Noah Cameron, is set to start on home turf against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday night.
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Local officials recommend safety tips ahead of the Fourth of July holiday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The time for the skies to be filled with explosions and bright colors is coming up and the St. Joseph Fire Department has safety tips to go along with the holiday.
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North 22nd Street and Frederick intersection back open after signal upgrades
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Commuters will see a heavily-traffic intersection now back open and fully operational after close to two months of work to repair traffic signals.
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City to hold annual fireworks show
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph has announced the specifications of its annual fireworks show on the Fourth of July.
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Mosaic patient information obtained through Oracle Health/Cerner environment
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Mosaic Life Care announced Friday, it will begin mailing notification letters to certain patients whose information was involved in an Oracle Health/Cerner incident.
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The science of road buckling, amid statewide concerns
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)– Across the United States, roadways are buckling under the pressure of extreme heat, and Missouri is no exception.
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Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of Trump birthright citizenship order unclear
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Friday ruled that individual judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions, but the decision left unclear the fate of President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship.
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Traveler from Canada visits St. Joseph for the Civic Arena
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — David Leslie has traveled to over 1,600 stadiums in his 74 years of life, and has added St. Joseph’s Civic Arena to the total.
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Salvation Army hosts back-to-school distribution
St. Joseph, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — While it may not feel like it, the first day of school is fastly approaching, and one local organization is hosting a back-to-school distribution.
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Tariffs cast shadow over fireworks industry ahead of Fourth of July
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â This Fourth of July, the sky might still light up but fireworks retailers say dark clouds are forming over the industry.
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Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. set to play for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic
ST JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Kansas City Royals star shortstop, Bobby Witt Jr., announced he will be playing for Team USA in next year’s World Baseball Classic. The 2024 American League MVP runner-up played for Team USA in the 2023 WBC, but in a limited role.
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Persisterhood to host “No Kings II” rally on July 4
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Persisterhood will sponsor a “Let Freedom Ring: No Kings II” rally from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, July 4, on the public sidewalks at the corner of the Belt Highway and Frederick Avenue.
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Free After Hours event at Albrecht-Kemper Museum blends creativity, community and collectible art
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) –The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art welcomed guests Tuesday evening for a lively night of creativity, community, and collectibles during its Free Museum After Hours.
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UMKC provides updates on new schools to be built in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Among the topics discussed at the University of Missouri’s Board of Curators meeting, different aspects regarding the new UMKC School of Dentistry and School of Medicine buildings were shared.
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Westlake Ace Hardware donates dozens of fans to Salvation Army
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Across the United States, some people are struggling to beat the record-breaking heat waves, but in St. Joseph, Westlake Ace Hardware has donated dozens of box fans to the Salvation Army to ensure residents stay cool this summer.
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City Manager addresses network security incident
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — According to St. Joseph City Manager Mike Schumacher, the city is currently investigating a network security issue.
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Northwest Missouri lawmakers talk legislative wins and local priorities at Chamber breakfast
ST. JOSEPH, Mo.(News-Press NOW) — Key lawmakers representing Northwest Missouri gathered early Thursday morning for the Chamber of Commerce’s Public Affairs Coffee to brief local leaders and residents on the 2025 Missouri legislative session. Â
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UM Board of Curators amends transfer policy, approves FY26 budget
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The University of Missouri System Board of Curators met at the St. Joseph Country Club ballroom on Thursday to attend to a wide variety of subjects affecting the state of Missouri as a whole.
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States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, the Supreme Court rules
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST – Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court allowed states to cut off Medicaid money to Planned Parenthood in a ruling handed down Thursday amid a wider Republican-backed push to defund the country’s biggest abortion provider. The case centers on funding for other health care services Planned Parenthood provides in South Carolina, but the
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Trump’s airstrikes, constitutionality debated
ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW) — As tensions escalate in the Middle East, President Donald Trump’s authorization of a bombing campaign in Iran has reignited a national and local debate about the limits of presidential war powers.
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Fewer counted but homelessness still a concern in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â New data from the Continuum of Care’s annual Point-in-Time Count shows a decline in the local homeless population, but advocates caution that the numbers may not reflect the full scope of the issue.
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St. Joseph Mustangs to attend meet and greet
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The community is invited to meet St. Joseph Mustangs players and coaches while supporting one local non-profit.
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