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Remington Nature Center upgrading sidewalks

March 26, 2025 3:25 pm News-Press NOW

The Remington Nature Center is planning some upgrades.

Parents as Teachers to provide a class for expectant parents

March 29, 2025 9:00 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Expectant moms and dads have a new resource, thanks to the Parents as Teachers program. The group will host a monthly learning series called “Bump to Baby” beginning on Thursday, May 8. The classes will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Mark Twain Elementary School, 705 S.

Prop 2 key to success: South Side votes

March 26, 2025 1:28 pm Leah Rainwater

With the Prop 2 bond measure suggesting a new high school to be built on the Southside, it’s now up to voters to decide the measure’s fate.

Symphony to bring Mozart’s ‘Requiem’ to the Missouri Theater

March 21, 2025 2:10 pm News-Press NOW

The Saint Joseph Symphony, along with the Saint Joseph Community Chorus and Benedictine College Chamber Choir, will perform Mozart’s “Requiem” on Saturday at the Missouri Theater.

United Way hosting meeting for nonprofits

March 22, 2025 8:00 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — United Way of Greater St. Joseph is hosting a meeting next week to discuss volunteering with nonprofit organizations.

Business women of St. Joseph share their stories

March 26, 2025 11:38 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — While business may have been a man’s world in the past, women now are finding equal footing in leadership roles. Natalie Hawn, the president and CEO of the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce, said a favorite part of her job has been helping businesses grow. “I really enjoyed cultivating

Dengue fever cases on the rise

March 26, 2025 11:04 am Patrick Holleron

With increased travel to and from warmer climates, concerns regarding the mosquito-borne disease known as dengue fever are rising.

Randy Travis coming to St. Joseph

March 26, 2025 10:05 am News-Press NOW

A country music legend is set to visit in St. Joseph in September.

Empty Bowls event supports hunger relief

March 25, 2025 12:51 pm Patrick Holleron

A soup lunch event is helping make sure the bowls of those in need are filled in Northwest Missouri.

SJSD School Board approves new administrators

March 25, 2025 6:29 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Amid end-of-year staffing changes, the St. Joseph School District Board of Education has approved the appointments of four new administrators. Tabitha Kieser will serve as the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, taking over from Stacia Studer. Kieser began her career with SJSD in 2012, and has spent time

All Majors Career Fair benefits Missouri Western students

March 25, 2025 4:01 pm News-Press NOW

An event at Missouri Western State University is giving students a leg up on their future.

Women serving justice in Buchanan County

March 25, 2025 3:42 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Many women have made their mark in the judiciary across the country, with three locals standing out as trailblazers who are breaking barriers in Buchanan County’s legal system. Michelle Davidson, Kate Schaefer, and Rebecca Spencer have worked to attain their current positions, achieving some history for women locally. Their

Missouri bill aims to reinstate presidential primary, nixing caucuses

March 25, 2025 12:40 pm Cameron Montemayor

Could Missouri be ditching the caucus system after just one presidential election cycle?

School Board candidate Ken Reeder ‘doesn’t quit’ when it comes to taxpayers

March 25, 2025 4:28 pm Leah Rainwater

News-Press NOW’s Leah Rainwater, left, interviews SJSD School Board candidate Kenneth Reeder.

News-Press NOW launches updated website

March 25, 2025 11:22 am News-Press NOW

Dear viewers, As we debut a refreshed site, you will notice a new look to newspressnow.com today. While you will still find all the local news, weather and sports stories you’ve come to expect here, our team has worked to make our site easier to navigate and highlighted some of our most popular content. We also have

SJSD Board of Education recognizes Benton Basketball players at March meeting

March 24, 2025 10:52 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education gathered for its March meeting on Monday night. Numerous recognitions were in store for those in the district during the meeting, including congratulations for the Benton boys and girls basketball teams taking second place in their state competition over the weekend. Other recognitions consist of

Two taken to hospital following three-vehicle crash

March 24, 2025 9:46 pm News-Press NOW

First responders worked the scene of a crash Monday evening at the intersection of South Belt Highway and Mitchell Avenue.

Crews work the scene of a fire

March 24, 2025 9:42 pm News-Press NOW

The St. Joseph Fire Department responded to a fire in the area of Sixth and Atchison streets Monday night.

Buchanan County jail population reaching pre-pandemic levels

March 24, 2025 4:13 pm News-Press NOW

Buchanan County jail inmate population is on the rise

Group plans Downtown cleanup on Saturday

March 24, 2025 4:03 pm News-Press NOW

Volunteers are being asked to join an effort this weekend to clean up litter around the Downtown area.

Author to bring message of kindness to Saturday library talk

March 24, 2025 3:23 pm News-Press NOW

The author of a children’s book focusing on kindness will be in St. Joseph this weekend for a special event.

Women increasingly on the frontlines as first responders

March 19, 2025 6:15 pm News-Press NOW

During Women’s History Month, female police officers, paramedics and firefighters continue to break barriers by showcasing their strength in a male-dominated field.

Missouri State Highway Patrol checking buses during spring break

March 18, 2025 10:53 am News-Press NOW

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is checking all school buses in St. Joseph to make sure they are functioning properly.

SJPD pursuit policy surrounding stolen vehicles

March 17, 2025 3:33 pm News-Press NOW

Police lights flash at the scene of a police incident near the Sinclair gas station at Frederick Avenue and North 25th Street on Wednesday in St. Joseph.

Senate bill focusing on specialized courts for defendants with mental issues

March 17, 2025 2:33 pm News-Press NOW

A Missouri Senate bill would create specialized courts focused on providing an alternative for certain criminal defendants who are suffering from a mental health disorder.

Sophisticated phone scam spoofs targeting the community

March 16, 2025 9:00 am News-Press NOW

Buchanan County Sheriff Bill Puett works at his desk in his office. Recent scam attempts in Buchanan County have included people impersonating law enforcement and demanding money for arrest warrants they claim residents have, Puett said.