St. Joseph Animal Shelter adjusts hours, drops Sunday from weekly schedule
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph has announced a change in hours of operation for the Animal Services Shelter on Lower Lake Road.
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Tractor-trailer crash causes traffic jam on I-29
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â A crash involving an out-of-town tractor-trailer hauling a load caused traffic to back up on northbound Interstate 29 Wednesday morning.
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SJFD investigating Monday fire on East Franklin Street that displaced residents
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local authorities are investigating the cause of a Monday evening house fire that caused significant damage and displaced multiple residents near St. Joseph Avenue.
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Congress acts swiftly to force release of Epstein files, and Trump agrees to sign bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Both the House and Senate acted decisively Tuesday to pass a bill to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a remarkable display of approval for an effort that had struggled for months to overcome opposition from President Donald Trump and Republican leadership.
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One dead, two injured in wrong-way crash at KCI
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KQTV) — One person is dead and two others suffered minor injuries in a wrong-way crash Tuesday morning, according to Kansas City Media outlets.
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Downtown event inspires collaboration between St. Joseph youth and local government
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph is seeking the input of local youth in an effort to promote civic engagement and explore new ways to problem solve in local government.
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Missouri hemp businesses face uphill battle amid new THC regulations
A deal to end the federal government shutdown included a provision that limits how much THC can be legally contained in hemp-derived products.
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Nothing Bundt Cakes set to open first St. Joseph store at North Shoppes
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One of the top specialty cake companies is making the move to St. Joseph.
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School Board sets public hearing for Wednesday as Benton supporters pack meeting
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education is set to meet tonight for a closer examination of a proposed school facilities plan, the third discussion this month as they inch closer to a final decision.
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Griffon soccer earns No. 5-seed in NCAA tourney, draws Washburn in opening round
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Griffon soccer team will march into its first NCAA Tournament against a familiar foe in the opening round.
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Heavy lifting begins on City Hall fountain reconstruction project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Downtown pedestrians will see heavy construction now underway in front of City Hall as part of a transformation for a well-known civic structure.
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In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said House Republicans should vote to release the files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, a startling reversal after previously fighting the proposal as a growing number of those in his own party supported it.
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Bluff View Drive to close for railroad crossing work by Stockyards Expressway
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The City of St. Joseph announced Bluff View Drive between Southwest Lower Lake Road and Stockyards Expressway will be closed for railroad crossing work.
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State says full Missouri SNAP payments ready
Missouri recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds are now getting their full benefits after the end of the federal shutdown, a spokesperson for a state agency said Monday.
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St. Joe Housing Authority sets sights on new 30-unit housing project to address critical needs
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Housing Authority is focusing its efforts on a new housing project they hope will address key needs in affordable, workforce and senior housing.
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Trump hints at diplomatic window with Maduro but muses about hitting drug facilities in other countries
(CNN) — President Donald Trump has yet to make a decision on whether to attack Venezuela on land, a White House official and a senior US official said, as he hints a window may be opening for diplomacy.
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Judge sets trial date in wrongful death suit against Katherine Deweese, MHTC for Ryan Coffman wrong-way crash
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The mother of a St. Joseph motorcyclist killed in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 229 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver and two entities responsible for managing the area where the crash occurred.
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United Way offers free program to help parents and caregivers connect with children, students
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A leading nonprofit is offering guidance to parents, grandparents and others about ways to strengthen unity within families and classrooms this week.
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Missouri Western soccer wins thriller in OT for first MIAA Tournament Championship in program history
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western women’s soccer is dancing into the NCAA tournament after a thrilling walk-off win in overtime to claim the program’s first-ever MIAA tournament championship.
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St. Joseph Public Library holding session on history of infamous local criminals
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A closer look through the history of St. Joseph’s infamous criminals will be the focus of an upcoming program at the East Hills Library.
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HS Playoff Recap: St. Joe Christian, Mid-Buchanan claim district championships
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Northwest Missouri will be well represented in the state tournament next week with teams like St. Joseph Christian and Mid-Buchanan both winning district championships Friday. The Lions went into hostile territory and defeated city rival Bishop LeBlond for their first district championship since 2011. Elsewhere, the Mid-Buchanan Dragons continued
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Coming full circle: St. Joseph native returns home for one last flight with the Navy
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A veteran Navy pilot touched down in St. Joseph to celebrate the end of a long career in the armed forces on Friday.
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All hands on deck as MDC prepares for start of firearms deer season, CWD testing
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Conservation will have nearly all staff on hand this weekend to assist hunters with Chronic Wasting Disease testing for harvested deer.
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United Way to kickstart ‘7 Days of Caring’ Meal Kit assembly effort
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The United Way of Greater St. Joseph is calling for volunteers to assist with putting together thousands of shelf-stable Meal Kits for local households in need.
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St. Joseph goes Nordic with VikingFest 2025 set to kick off Saturday at Castle Bridge
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The lands of southwest St. Joseph will soon be transformed into a world of adventure and family-friendly renaissance activities this weekend.
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Groundbreaking begins on 53-unit apartment complex, retail center in north St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Shovels are officially breaking ground on two-high profile development projects set to bring new apartments and retail shops to north St. Joseph.
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Gene Field Road Bridge to remain closed after MoDOT inspection reveals structural damage
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation have determined that the damaged Gene Field Road bridge will remain closed until structural improvements can be carried out.
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Missourians to get full SNAP benefits following deal to end shutdown
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) — The Missouri Department of Social Services has started working to get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients their benefits after the president signed legislation ending the federal government shutdown.
Continue Reading St. Joe Christian, Bishop LeBlond renew rivalry with district championship on the line
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Who doesn’t love a good city rivalry with a district title on the line?
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Turnspire acquires LifeLine Foods, ICM Biofuels in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Turnspire Capital Partners LLC, a business investor, announced it acquired Lifeline Foods LLC and ICM Biofuels LLC.
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