Food drive helps stock school pantries
Second Harvest asked St. Joseph residents to donate nonperishables, vegetables, canned goods and more Thursday’s Fill the Van food drive.
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I-29 ramps closed for resurfacing project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Transportation and the Herzog Contracting Corp. have started the resurfacing project of the Interstate 29 ramps. The ramps will be closed until Sunday, April 13, pending any weather delays. MoDOT recommends that drivers who normally rely on the ramps plan accordingly with alternate routes. Updates
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New Wyeth Hill bike attraction on track for May opening
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The newest addition to St. Joseph’s biking landscape could be open just in time for the annual River Bluffs Trails Fest this spring. Contractors and local parks officials said the goal is to have the new asphalt pump track complete for the second annual weekend event, which kicks off
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Wyeth-Tootle Mansion to host Easter celebration
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Families are invited to a special Easter event next weekend at the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion. The St. Joseph Museums is hosting its annual Easter at the Mansion celebration from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 19, at the mansion, 1100 Charles St. The free event will include an Easter
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See St. Joseph: We’ve got magic to do
The 11th annual Run and Walk for the Paws 5k raises funds for the animal shelter while helping St. Joseph residents and their pets stay in shape.
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Native plants for sale through Missouri Western fundraiser
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Advance orders are being taken for a native plant sale at Missouri Western State University. The college’s student chapter of the Wildlife Society is hosting the fundraiser from 1 to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 2, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 3 on the second
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City Hall undergoes staff reshuffling
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph residents will notice some new faces at City Hall, as well as familiar faces in new roles, following a recent staff reorganization effort. One notable change will see the promotion of Dawn Lanning from finance director to assistant city manager. Lanning has been with the city since
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I-229 ramp to Highway 36 closing for road work
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The ramp from Interstate 229 southbound to U.S. Route 36 eastbound in St. Joseph will be closed for maintenance from Monday, April 14, through Wednesday, April 16. The ramp will be closed around the clock and drivers will need to use an alternate route during the closure. All work
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MWSU holds “The Big Event”
Students, faculty, staff and alumni from Missouri Western took part in “The Big Event” on Wednesday.
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Memorial to honor victims, survivors for National Crime Victim’s Rights Week
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The annual Crime Victim Memorial Service will be held at the Remington Nature Center on Wednesday night to honor those lost through acts of violence. The event, which starts at 5:30 p.m., allows families and friends to honor their loved ones and bond with others who have shared a
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SJSD’s Prop 2 results forces ‘Plan B’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After a night filled with some wins and some losses, some may be wondering, “What comes next” for St. Joseph’s high schools. The St. Joseph School District’s Proposition 2 bond measure to build a new high school South of U.S. Highway 36 was voted down by St. Joseph residents
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My Place Hotel celebrating grand openingÂ
A hotel in the Shoppes at North Village is holding its grand opening Wednesday as business development continues in the area.Â
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Prop 2 bond measure defeated
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District’s Prop 2 bond measure was defeated by about 800 votes. Over 53% of voters dis-approved of the measure to build a new high school south of U.S. Highway 36. The measure would have had to win with a 57% simple majority. “It was extremely
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Lafayette continues growing pains in first boys volleyball season with loss to East (Kansas City)
The gym is now alive with many sounds and sights, as the Fighting Irish are in the midst of their inaugural MSHSAA-sanctioned boys volleyball season.
The program’s growing pains continued Tuesday evening, as visiting East (Kansas City) handed Lafayette its fourth straight loss, sweeping the match 25-17, 25-18, 25-8. The Bears improved to 4-3, while the Irish dropped to 3-9-1.
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Voter turnout in St. Joseph hits 24% for election
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Nearly a quarter of registered voters in St. Joseph cast a ballot Tuesday to decide the fate of a wide-ranging school bond issue and two Board of Education seats. With all 22 precincts now reporting, preliminary data shows that 24.2% of registered voters turned out for Tuesday’s high-profile election.
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Kerns and Miller elected to school board
Jennifer Kerns and Kim Miller secured seats on the St. Joseph School District Board of Education, according to unofficial election results.
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Locals share opinions ahead of election results
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Proposition 2, which would construct a new public high school in the city, drew polarizing opinions among locals on election day. St. Joseph native and southside resident Gary Guyer was not in favor of Prop 2. “We got three good high schools in St. Joseph, why do we need
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Children’s Fair returning to Civic Arena
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An annual educational event for children ages 6 and under will take place at the Civic Arena on Tuesday, April 15.
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Imagine Eleven announces 2025 lineup
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local concert series is returning to St. Joseph starting on June 1. Imagine Eleven is a free summer concert series hosted at Coleman Hawkins Park, Seventh and Felix St., every Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. This year’s lineup includes: Swift Kik – June 1 Phil Vandel Band
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Joseph Company hosts UCLA legends
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Joseph Company continued its 3D Journey series on Tuesday morning with Session 8: Amplifying Echoes. The goal of the program is to help people in the community become transformational coaches within their industry or area of expertise. The meetings allow for people to share their thoughts and perspectives
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Clothing store opens in South Side St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new discount clothing store had its grand opening in St. Joseph on Tuesday morning.
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Local organizations team up for blood drive
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A community blood drive is set to take place at the Downtown Library next week. On Friday, April 11, the Community Blood Center and Downtown Library will team up to collect much-needed donations from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. To make an appointment, visit savealifenow.org/group and enter group code: EI3N.
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Audit reports clean bill of health for city of St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City leaders received promising news on the strength of its financial position and reporting practices based on results from a recently released audit. St. Joseph received a “clean” audit for fiscal year 2024, meaning the city’s financial statements were fairly presented and reporting practices showed no material deficiencies or
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Missouri Western offering summer camp for gamers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A summer camp for kids interested in gaming is being offered by Missouri Western State University’s Esports program. The second annual Griffon Esports Summer Camp runs from Tuesday to Friday, May 27 to 30. The camp is hosted by the university’s department of health, sport & exercise science and
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Renovations coming to the Pony Express statue
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A well-known St. Joseph staple will see renovations in about one week. Construction began on the beloved Pony Express statue in 1938, with the statue opening to the public in the 1940s. But with outdoor monuments comes the need for upkeep due to weather wear and tear. “We were
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Woman gets 15 years for her part in murder case
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A woman will spend 15 years in prison for her role in a man’s 2024 murder. Melanie Myers, 24, of Independence, Missouri, appeared in front of Circuit Judge Daniel Kellogg on Monday and entered a guilty plea to a felony charge of attempted first-degree robbery in the Nov. 10,
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Baseball tournament looks to bring awareness to mental health
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — More than 50 high school teams are coming to St. Joseph the next two weekends to participate in a baseball tournament for a good cause. Kevin Kerns, co-owner of Walkoff Wood Bat Co., said profits from the event will go towards the Mosaic Behavioral Health Patient Assistance Fund. “A
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Congressman Sam Graves named “Most Effective Legislator of 118th Congress”
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Center for Effective Lawmaking at the University of Virginia has named Congressman Sam Graves as the most effective legislator of the 118th Congress. In conducting this year’s round of legislative effectiveness scores, it was determined that Graves, R-Tarkio, was the top performer, with a score that is seven times higher
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Tickets being issued for Hands-Free Law
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has issued more than 300 tickets since the hands-free law was enforced this year.Â
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Bridal Show relieves wedding season anxiety
Many bridal parties attended Sunday’s Bridal Show, hosted by Andrea’s Sweet Occasions, to meet vendors and shop for wedding supplies.
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