City selects location for new South Side fire station
City officials agreed on the final location for a new South Side fire station at 303 East Hyde Park Ave. in St. Joseph.
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Daily’s Premium Meats expansion will bring over 100 jobs to St. Joseph
A groundbreaking ceremony took place outside of Daily’s Premium Meats to officially start an expansion that will double the size of the plant.
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AAA predicts record Memorial Day travel
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — AAA predicts 45 million people will travel this upcoming Memorial Day weekend, 1.4 million more travelers than last year. Those numbers are expected to set a new travel record — the previous record was set in 2005. The biggest increase will be through the air as airlines can expect
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Rain gardens help pollinators, prevent stormwater contamination
The spring and summer seasons bring the possibility for heavy rainfall and contaminated stormwater runoff entering stormwater inlets.
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DeKalb Fire Protection District volunteer organizing fundraising raceÂ
Firefighters spend their careers helping others, but this time they are reaching out to the community for help.
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Small police departments struggle for personnel
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The statewide personnel struggles affecting police departments have been particularly challenging for smaller ones, such as the Hamilton Police Department.Last December, Hamilton saw its police chief and two police officers resign on the same day. Within a month, Hamilton had hired a police chief with a long law enforcement
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St. Joseph eyes wholesale changes to address critical housing gap, improve population
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the weeks eventually turned to months in his pursuit of a suitable place to rent, Missouri Western State University senior Abakhaye “AB” Anetekhai, a 23-year-old manufacturing/engineering major, thought his luck was finally starting to change. “I actually found a place,” said Anetekhai, a native of Chicago and president
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SJPD reports decline in Kia and Hyundai theft after recent spike
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â While Kia and Hyundai’s anti-theft software upgrades have helped deter car thieves, it’s still a challenge the St. Joseph Police Department is actively following. Certain Hyundai and Kia models were among the most stolen vehicles in 2021 and 2023, due to the absence of engine immobilizers, making them easy targets
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Motorcycle safety Month: Experts offer advice on staying protected while ridingÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Spring and summer are peak seasons for motorcycle riders, and safety experts are urging all drivers to stay alert and share the road responsibly. Experts say a key rule to ensure safety is for drivers to slow down, pay attention, and look twice for motorcyclists when changing lanes or
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Young Eagles Programs gives local youth free flights
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) –The Young Eagles Program offered local youth the chance to make their flying and aviation dreams a reality on Saturday. Free flights were given for kids between the ages of 8 to 17 at Rosecrans Memorial Airport, with experienced pilots teaching them about the technical skills and the process of
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St. Joseph Catholic Academy to honor Bishop LeBlond class of 2025
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Graduation is a time of joy and celebration for any student who get’s to walk across the stage to receive their diploma. Bishop LeBlond High School’s class of 2025 was able to have that special experience at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. The class of 2025 saw a
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US surpasses 1,000 measles cases in 2025, second worst year since disease was declared eliminated
CNN, CDC By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — More than 1,000 measles cases have been reported in the United States in 2025, according to a CNN tally. This is only the second year cases have been this high since the disease was declared eliminated in the US a quarter-century ago, and a large multistate outbreak
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Air traffic controllers for Newark airport briefly lose radar access again
By JOSH FUNK Associated Press The air traffic controllers directing planes into the Newark, New Jersey, airport briefly lost their radar Friday morning for the second time in two weeks, renewing concerns about the nation’s aging air traffic control system that President Donald Trump wants to overhaul. The Federal Aviation Administration said the radar at
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Belt Highway, Frederick Boulevard to see roadwork next week
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Two busy Buchanan County routes will see roadwork efforts starting on Monday, May 12. The southbound lane on the Belt Highway (U.S. Route 169) from I-29 to Route FF will be narrowed down to one lane overnight from Monday, May 12 through Monday, May 19, where the Missouri Department
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Mountain biking, trail-hiking and more: St. Joseph gears up for annual River Bluff Trails Fest
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Outdoor explorers of all ages will get the chance to participate in three days of near, non-stop activities at the scenic bluffs at River Bluff Trails Park beginning Friday, May 16 in St. Joseph. From mountain biking and trail-hiking to 5Ks, yoga, photography and all of the classic festival
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SJSD assistant principal awarded NWMO Assistant Principal of the Year
ST. JOSEPH, MO. (News-Press NOW) — One St. Joseph School District assistant principal was named the Northwest Missouri Assistant Principal of the Year by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals. In a Facebook post on Friday, May 9, the St. Joseph School District congratulated Central High School assistant principal, Shawna Gilliland on the accomplishment.
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Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office announces ‘Fish with a First Responder’
MARYVILLE, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Youth ages 15 and under are invited to enjoy a day of fishing alongside first responders who serve Nodaway County. This is the second year the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office has put on ‘Fish with a First Responder’. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on
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Robidoux Row Museum brings students on westward expansion tourÂ
Rock Port Elementary students visited the museum to hear about westward expansion and build upon what they recently learned in class.Â
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Longtime deputy to assist with Operation Relentless Pursuit
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the details of Operation Relentless Pursuit continue to unfold, a longtime Buchanan County deputy will head up local efforts. Investigator Billy Paul Miller, who has spent over 35 years in law enforcement, will be the designated investigator for the coordinated law enforcement effort created through Governor Mike Kehoe’s
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Recycling Center drop-off entrance to change
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Starting Wednesday, May 14, residents will use a new entrance to drop off items at the St. Joseph Recycling Center on 3405 S. Belt Highway. This change is planned to be permanent and comes to accommodate the construction of the city’s new Animal Shelter on the property. Traffic will
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New fire station talks continue as budget discussions focus on public safety
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Public safety funding for fiscal year 2026 took center stage at City Hall on Thursday evening as budget planning shifted to St. Joseph’s police, fire and health departments for day three of discussions. Councilmembers and city leaders returned from a one-day break Thursday for the third of four planned
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Historic win for St. Joseph Christian: Lions beat Lafayette on Senior Day
On a sunny afternoon at Victory Field on the St. Joseph Christian campus, the Lions celebrated their seniors with a signature victory, beating Class 4 opponent the Lafayette Fighting Irish, by a score of 11-3, improving to 16-5 on the season.
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Animal Shelter development to kickoff next week, opening now eyed for 2026
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City leaders provided an update on the progress of a new animal shelter on South Belt Highway during Thursday’s budget work session. Officials with the St. Joseph Health Department confirmed that internal demolition work is slated to begin next week. Construction crews with E.L. Crawford Construction are expected to
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Lake Contrary area to see beginning of revival efforts
A Buchanan County project to dredge Lake Contrary is gaining traction with weed spraying estimated to begin at the end of the month. The county contracted an Oklahoma company for the job.Â
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Residents react to first American pope
ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW) — As Catholics and others alike react to the historic announcement of the first American pope, some St. Joseph residents shared their thoughts on this once-in-a-lifetime moment. “You just always hope that they do the best in this position and that its fruitful and beneficial to those that need it,”
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Robert Francis Prevost named first American Pope
VATICAN CITY (News-Press NOW) — Robert Francis Prevost is the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church. Prevost, from Chicago, Illinois, will take the name ‘Leo XIV’. Prevost earned his bachelor’s in mathematics from Villanova University in Pennsylvania and went on to receive his diploma in theology from the Catholic Theological
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Hillyard Technical Center to host weekend plant sale
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Hillyard Technical Center will host a plant sale to support the Future Farmers of America (FFA). The sale will go from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, May 9 and starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 10 and until plants are sold out. The sale is cash
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White smoke pours out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling the election of a new pope
VATICAN CITY (AP) — White smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled Thursday after cardinals elected the 267th pope to lead the Catholic Church. The crowd in St. Peter’s Square erupted in cheers, priests made the sign of the cross and nuns wept as
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Fallen officers to be honored in National Police Week Memorial Service
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Members of local law enforcement agencies will gather to honor and remember personnel killed in the line of duty in Northwest Missouri. A special service will be held during the 2025 National Police Week, which will be celebrated Sunday, May 11 through Saturday, May 17. The service will begin
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House passes GOP-led bill to rename Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America
By Veronica Stracqualursi and Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — The House has passed a Republican-led bill that would rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, moving a step closer to codifying President Donald Trump’s push to rename the body of water. The bill, which lawmakers approved in a 211-206 vote, now moves
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