Noyes Home, Hazel’s Coffee team up with new latte in support of local children
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — A local coffee company is brewing up a new drink in support of the Noyes Home and local children in need.
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U.S. rolls out $50 billion plan for rural healthcare funding, with strings attached
(AP) — States will share $10 billion for rural health care next year in a program that aims to offset the Trump administration’s massive budget cuts to rural hospitals, federal officials announced Monday.
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St. Joseph Museums to host special soul food buffet in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy will be honored through the power of food, community and shared history with a soul food buffet at a local museum this January.
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One juvenile arrested in connection with Monday shooting of minor in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One juvenile is recovering in a Kansas City hospital after a shots-fired incident Monday evening that led to the arrest of one juvenile.
Continue Reading Minor struck by gunfire on North 10th Street, according to St. Joseph Police
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Police Department confirmed a male minor is being treated for gunshot wounds after he was struck by a bullet at the 3100 block of North 10th Street in St. Joseph Monday night.
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InspireU kicks off 2026 early with ‘Noon Year’s Day’ event filled with activities
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local children’s museum is offering a new take on New Year’s for families interested in festive celebrations and STEM-based activities.
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Andy Reid plans to return as Chiefs coach next season
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Monday that he plans to return next season, batting away any thought of an impending retirement by making a tongue-in-cheek joke about his status with a franchise he has led to three Super Bowl titles.
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Crossing Outreach’s new community center offers more opportunities to help the homeless
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A room once used to store supplies has been transformed into a space to support and improve the lives of those in the homeless community.
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Highway Patrol commander set to retire after nearly three decades of service in Missouri
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A high-ranking and long-serving member of the Missouri State Highway Patrol is calling it a career in February after nearly three decades of commitment to the state of Missouri.
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Ten people killed in Missouri traffic crashes over Christmas holiday, an increase from 2024
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Multiple crashes during the Christmas holiday resulted in 10 fatalities on Missouri highways according to state authorities, nearly double what the state saw in 2024.
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A bomb cyclone brings blizzards to the Midwest before turning east
(AP) — A potent winter storm threatened blizzard-like conditions, treacherous travel and power outages in parts of the Upper Midwest as other areas of the country braced Monday for plunging temperatures, strong winds and a mix of snow, ice, and rain.
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Teen drug use remains low, but survey finds small rise in heroin and cocaine use
NEW YORK (AP) — Teen use of alcohol, nicotine and marijuana remains at record lows, according to national survey results released Wednesday.
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Wilhoit promoted to major, to serve as commander with Missouri Highway Patrol
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Capt. Steve. V Wilhoit will be promoted to the rank of major and will serve as commander of the Executive Services Bureau, the Missouri State Highway Patrol has announced.
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35-year-old motorcyclist killed in Saturday crash in Nodaway County
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A 35-year-old Carrollton, Missouri, man is dead following a single-vehicle motorcycle accident that occurred on State Route M on Saturday afternoon in Nodaway County.
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SJSD offers kindergarten readiness programs with help from United Way
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — United Way of Greater Joseph is set to continue their program for kindergarten readiness program in the St. Joseph School District.
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Historic Downtown St. Joseph ballroom to host New Year’s Eve Bash
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — A local ballroom is ready to welcome guests for New Year’s Eve and officially reintroduce itself to the community.
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St. Joseph and Savannah students nominated for military service academies by Rep. Graves
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Students from St. Joseph, Savannah and Maryville were honored with nominations to military service academies, U.S. Rep. Sam Graves has announced.
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Travis Kelce’s emotional night at Arrowhead Stadium may be his last with retirement decision looming
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — If Thursday night was the last game Travis Kelce played inside Arrowhead Stadium, he sure tried to make it a memorable one.
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Moony’s Coffee moving from food truck to Downtown location next February
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In the early months of the new year, a local coffee shop will have a new stationary home in the heart of Downtown St. Joseph.
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19-year-old Kirksville woman seriously injured in Christmas Day crash
MERCER COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — A 19-year-old woman from Kirksville, Missouri, is seriously injured after a series of events that began when she traveled off of a roadway.
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46-year-old Stewartsville man injured in U.S Highway 36 crash on Christmas Eve
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Two people were transported to the hospital following a Christmas Eve crash that involved a truck hitting a vehicle attempting to pull on to U.S. Highway 36 west of Osborn, Missouri.
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Poll: ‘Christmas Vacation’ voted Missouri’s favorite Christmas film
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the holiday season approaches and families wind down the evening with a good Christmas film, Missourians have made their preferences clear.
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St. Joseph barber offers free and festive haircuts for kids this Christmas
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A longtime local barber is spreading Christmas cheer this season as Old St. Nick himself, offering free hair cuts to kids as part of a unique and festive experience.
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A Powerball player in Arkansas has won a $1.817 billion lottery jackpot
A Powerball player in Arkansas won a $1.817 billion jackpot in Wednesday’s Christmas Eve drawing, ending the lottery game’s three-month stretch without a top-prize winner.
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Missouri man arrested in Florida for allegedly sending threatening online statements to governor
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A 42-year-old St. Charles man is under arrested after allegedly sending threatening online messages to Gov. Mike Kehoe and members of his family over Facebook.
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Continuum of Care grant provides positive impact in planning to reduce homelessness in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City officials and local organizations are strengthening coordination in their push to secure funds to help reduce homelessness in St. Joseph.
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‘Coco’ the therapy dog joins Voices of Courage to support child abuse victims in Northwest Missouri
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A leading profit is welcoming man’s best friend to help support and provide comfort for victims of child abuse and the many professionals fighting on their behalf in Northwest Missouri.
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SJSD audit finds no major issues as officials focus on budget recovery
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)– The St. Joseph School District reviewed its 2024–2025 fiscal year audit, presented by Jon Cummings of KPM CPAs.
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Longtime trooper Primm promoted to commander of Highway Patrol Troop A
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop A — including the greater Kansas City area — will come under new leadership at the start of 2026.
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U.S. drivers are seeing lower gas prices this holiday season, including those in Missouri
(AP) — This holiday season, many U.S. drivers are getting the gift of lower gas prices.
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