Court of Appeals coming to MoWest
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Area residents will get a unique opportunity to see the legal system in action at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph.
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Local group forms committee to challenge two-high school model
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — We the People 3 Schools is a new political action committee (PAC) raising concerns about a key part in the St. Joseph School District’s long-range plan.
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Goats launch partnership giveaway for local businesses
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph Goats Arena Football is giving local businesses a chance to win big and join the team’s growing community of supporters.
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Library to host night of horror movie trivia
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) –The St. Joseph Public Library is hosting an upcoming Horror Trivia, presented by the Final Girl Book Club.
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Visitors bureau communications director wins state tourism award
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Christian Mengel, with the St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau, was honored by the Missouri Division of Tourism for his work in the industry.
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New $5 million hotel and conference center in the works near South Belt Highway
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City Councilmembers will take the first step toward approval of a new $5.1 million WoodSpring Suites hotel and conference center near South Belt Highway in St. Joseph.
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Conservation official provides update on Krug Park Lagoon algae bloom
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In late September, the public noticed over 50 fish floating belly up in the lagoon at Krug Park.
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Kiwanis Club of St. Joseph to host free self-defense workshop
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Kiwanis Club of St. Joseph is preparing for its 11th annual T.A.K.E. Defense class this weekend.
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One person sent to the hospital with injuries following crash
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A crash between an electric bicycle and a car Thursday afternoon sent one person to the hospital and temporarily blocked off one lane of traffic on King Hill Avenue.
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Riverside Cyclones vs. Troy Trojans: The end of a rivalry (for now)
WATHENA, Ks. (News-Press NOW) — SportsZone’s Game of the Week features a Kansas rivalry matchup, that will come to a close at the end of the season.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month highlights importance of routine exams
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — October is universally recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a health campaign aimed at bringing attention to this specific form of cancer.
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Local law enforcement launches online sexual assault reporting tool
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office’s new ‘Seek Then Speak’ program has just been announced as a new online resource for sexual assault victims.
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Expert explains correlation between synthetic food dyes and behaviors in children
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â Finding healthy snacks for kids at your local grocery store is proven to be expensive and can come with some challenges.
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Persisterhood partners with ‘No Kings’ movement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Persisterhood of St. Joseph is officially partnered with the “No Kings” movement and aims to coordinate peaceful protests in Northwest Missouri in conjunction with similar protests nationwide.
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Parker McCollum concert to bring crowd of fans to Downtown St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Downtown St. Joseph will be lively with fans of one well-known country singer.
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Ombudsman program aims to bring awareness to Residents Rights Month
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The rights of residents are always important for those in living facilities.
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Designer apartments, retail spaces coming to historic Felix Street building
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A piece of Downtown St. Joseph’s history is getting a modern makeover.
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Rare mountain lion sighting confirmed by MDC near St. Joseph
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Conservation confirmed a rare sighting of a mountain lion this September in Northwest Missouri near St. Joseph, one of just four confirmed sightings in the last four years of the elusive and shy cat in the region.
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MoWest opens new center for students to connect, work on projects Â
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University is gearing up to celebrate the opening of its new Student Collaboration Center.
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Safety officials remind drivers to be cautious of deer on roadways
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Area drivers may come across deer while traveling during peak months for activity, like October and November.
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Several MU parents voice concerns and call for plan of action from the university, records show
Several parents of University of Missouri students are growing worried about sending their children off to school in Columbia, records show.
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Lathrop man injured in Clinton County crash
A Lathrop, Missouri man suffered serious injuries in a utility task vehicle crash Wednesday night.
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Five injured in single-vehicle crash
DEKALB COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —
Five people were injured in a single-vehicle crash two miles west of Stewartsville, Missouri, on Wednesday afternoon.
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See St. Joseph: Downtown Second Saturdays, Fall Craft Fair and self-defense training
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The second weekend of October is shaping up to be a busy one, from shopping and local vendors to self-defense training, there are plenty of ways to get out there. It’s time to See St. Joseph!
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A warm October could keep the electric bills high
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Warmer temperatures are back for the weekend after a week of fall-like weather.
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City sets up QR codes as new method to provide customer service feedback
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Residents in St. Joseph will be seeing a new method to provide feedback for city officials.
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St. Joseph announced as new host site for GLVC basketball championships starting in 2027
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph’s sports landscape is set to welcome a premier Division II basketball tournament to the Civic Arena for the first time beginning in 2027.
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SJSD Board of Education to hold district reorganization hearing
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education will hold a district reorganization public hearing to discuss options for its facility reconsolidation.
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High school teen partially paralyzed in football game, surprised by dream college
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — 14-year-old Ju’Lius Byers suffered a life-changing injury in his first game as a freshman at Liberty High School.
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Missouri airports provide updates on government shutdown impacts
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The federal government has been shut down for more than a week, which means essential workers like TSA agents, National Weather Service employees and air traffic controllers are still on the job, but without pay.
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