ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Gene Field Road Bridge remains closed at the direction of the Missouri Department of Transportation, which maintains and has authority over it, as the agency continues to evaluate the structure following an accident earlier this week.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Every morning begins with a glimmer of hope for LaTonya Williams, executive director of the Bartlett Center, as she carries out the first of daily searches for potential grant opportunities.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Residents will get the chance to support a local food bank and let their voices be heard in Jefferson City as part of a dual food drive-signature gathering event this Saturday at the Rolling Hills Library.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a bill Wednesday to end the nation’s longest government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump for his signature after a historic 43-day funding lapse that saw federal workers go without multiple paychecks, travelers stranded at airports and people lining up at food banks to get a meal for their families.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Transportation is continuing its evaluation of the Gene Field Road bridge after it was struck by an oversized load this week in St. Joseph.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — From choir to jazz and a full ensemble of woodwinds, concerts and performances are coming up fast at MoWest.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Jeffrey Epstein wrote in a 2019 email to a journalist that Donald Trump “knew about the girls,” according to documents made public Wednesday, but what he knew — and whether it pertained to the sex offender’s crimes — is unclear, and the White House quickly accused Democrats of selectively leaking the emails to smear the president.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education is set to meet again tonight with a plan for the future of St. Joseph public schools yet to be decided.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Cinema-goers and residents alike will get a unique opportunity to hear from Hollywood royalty on Thursday at Missouri Western.
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(AP) – The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended an order blocking full SNAP payments, amid signals that the government shutdown could soon end and food aid payments resume.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local authorities have released the numbers from Saturday’s join law enforcement operation aimed at improving roadway safety and deterring dangerous driving.
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(AP) – Airlines have canceled more 9,000 flights across the U.S. since the Federal Aviation Administration ordered flight cuts late last week, mostly to ease demand on control towers that are short-staffed during the federal government shutdown.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Benton High School theatre is setting the stage this weekend for a celebration of old-fashion tunes and larger-than-life characters. Cast and crew of Benton High School are gearing up for a local production of “The Drowsy Chaperone” this weekend, a 1920’s-themed musical about a theater-loving man whose favorite cast
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — From North 22nd Street and Frederick Avenue all the way to City Hall, supporters lined the streets Tuesday in honor of those who dedicated their life to the armed forces.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed legislation Monday to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end as a small group of Democrats ratified a deal with Republicans despite searing criticism from within their party.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Just under $2 million will likely have to be spent by the city to move a massive pile of waste built-up as a result of cell construction delays and increased tonnage at the St. Joseph Sanitary landfill.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Interfaith Community Services, Inc. (InterServ) announced the alteration of its services to seniors and adjusted operational hours at its Community Center.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — While the calendar hasn’t flipped to December just yet, holiday festivities are quickly lining up in preparation for the upcoming season.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One adult male is in custody after shots were reportedly fired inside a Downtown apartment complex on Sunday afternoon in St. Joseph.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced the closure of a heavily-trafficked bridge in St. Joseph until further notice.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Easton Road will close Tuesday for full-depth concrete replacement and roadway widening project.
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(CNN) — A critical group of at least eight Senate Democratic centrists has reached a deal with Senate GOP leaders and the White House to reopen the government in exchange for a future vote on extending enhanced Affordable Care subsidies, according to two people familiar with the discussions — even as the rest of their party has openly pilloried the deal.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph transit riders will see a new bus stop added along the main corridor to Downtown.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Women’s health has been and continues to be a priority in Missouri.
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(AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration is demanding states “undo” full SNAP benefits paid out under judges’ orders last week, now that the U.S. Supreme Court has stayed those rulings, marking the latest swing in a seesawing legal battle over the anti-hunger program used by 42 million Americans.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Gardeners and plant enthusiasts will have the opportunity to stock up on new greenery next week at Missouri Western.
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HIGHLAND, Kan. (KQTV) — Highland Community College hosted its grand opening for the Beulah Gilmore Memorial Hall.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Two fire departments are hoping to strengthen ties with a new agreement up for first reading at Monday’s City Council meeting.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Check out the final scores for high school football district semifinal matchups.
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BOSTON (AP) — Residents in some U.S. states began to receive their full SNAP food aid Friday as an appeals court left in place, for now, an order requiring President Donald Trump’s administration to fund such benefits amid a U.S. government shutdown. A judge had given the Republican administration until Friday to make the payments
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