POW/MIA Accounting Agency closes fiscal year with record-breaking milestone
WASHINGTON (News-Press NOW) — The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced it closed its 2025 fiscal year with a record-breaking 231 identifications.
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MoWest hall of famer, former Mustang featured on Cleveland Guardians coaching staff
CLEVELAND, Oh (News-Press NOW) — As the Cleveland Guardians look to advance to the American League Divisional Series (ALDS) Thursday afternoon, the offensive production from the Guardians this season was helped by a St. Joseph native.
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Bishop LeBlond looks to flip the script on the season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — Week six of the high school football season is here, and Sports Zone’s game of the week is the 1-4 Bishop LeBlond Golden Eagles hosting the 1-4 Kansas City East Academy Christian Lions.
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Herzog, others sued for discrimination, harassment
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Six construction workers have sued Herzog Contracting Corp. and its partners for racial discrimination and harassment while working on a public transportation project in Kansas City, Missouri.
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St. Joseph plans upgrade to aging signage in advance of 2026 World Cup
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph tourism officials are planning a big refresh for many of the aging signs that have long guided visitors to the city’s biggest attractions.Â
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Salvation Army to collect winter clothing donations
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Salvation Army of St. Joseph is now accepting donations of coats, hats, gloves, blakets and scarves to help families in need.
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Hillyard Tech students explore career paths on Manufacturing Day tour Â
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce marked Manufacturing Day on Thursday, Oct. 2, giving students a closer look at career opportunities in their own backyard. Â
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Free walk-in Flu Clinic available at Civic Arena
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Health Department is hosting its free walk-in flu vaccine clinic.
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One dead after DeKalb County crash
DEKALB COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Cameron, Missouri, man is dead after a one-car crash near that town Wednesday morning.
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Lawyer says immigration cases are hard to win after migrants have been detained
A Missouri immigration lawyer says due to new immigration policies, he has had to stop taking on removal cases for immigrants in detention.
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See St. Joseph: Women’s Expo, ’12 Angry Men’ and PumpkinFest
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — October is here, and there’s no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy the weekend. Whether you’re in the mood for shopping, live theatre or fall fun, it’s time to See St. Joseph.
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Copperhead snakes more active around River Bluff Trails Park
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With cooler weather moving in, copperhead snakes are preparing for hibernation.
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St. Joseph Community Chorus
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Community Chorus is preparing to open its 45th Anniversary Season.
Continue ReadingYWCA honors survivors for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The YWCA will honor victims and survivors of domestic violence during its annual “Hear my Voice” event to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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Missouri lawmakers react to government shutdown
WASHINGTON D.C. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri lawmakers are sharing their reactions following the first government shutdown in seven years.
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Fall Clean Sweep underway
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph residents will be able to get rid of unwanted items and yard waste.
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Harvest Season is here for regional farmers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Harvest season is underway, at least for some crops.  Harvest season marks the time when mature crops are gathered from the fields, but timing varies.
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MoWest reflects on legacy of founding President, Marvin Looney
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â Missouri Western State University is mourning the loss and remembering its very first president, Marvin O. Looney.Â
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Boone County’s top prosecutor says a Florida man has now been charged with murder in the death of a Stephens College student.
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‘Voices of the Past’ coming to Mount Mora Cemetery
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Mount Mora Cemetery Preservation & Restoration Association is hosting the annual “Voices of the Past” tours.
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Chaddy’s Food Truck to set up shop in Buchanan County Courthouse this November
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Fans of a popular food truck in St. Joseph and Northwest Missouri will see its trademark comfort food served up in the Buchanan County Courthouse starting this fall.
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PumpkinFest preparations underway ahead of Oct. 3 kickoff
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Crews and volunteers began setting up Thursday for the 29th annual PumpkinFest, which kicks off Oct. 3 at the Pony Express Museum and Patee Park.
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Kehoe authorizes National Guard to help ICE in Missouri
Gov. Mike Kehoe said Tuesday that he has authorized the Missouri National Guard to help at ICE facilities in Missouri.
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Community Action’s LIHEAP Summer Crisis Intervention Program ending
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Anyone facing threats of disconnection from heating or cooling sources will need to act quickly.
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Krug Park castle to close for renovation project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A two-year, $11.75 million renovation project will close Krug Park’s iconic castle temporarily.
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New fleet of SJPD vehicles, streets equipment and chicken regulations approved by City Council
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Residents could see a new fleet of top-of-the-line police vehicles rolled out if approved at tonight’s City Council meeting, as well as $1 million for large equipment upgrades for the Street Maintenance Division.
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Stephens College student pronounced dead after downtown Columbia shooting
A Stephens College student who was critically wounded in a shooting early Saturday in downtown Columbia has died, the college said Sunday.
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Drought alert declared for Missouri
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Gov. Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 25-29 declaring a drought alert for Missouri until Dec. 1, 2025.Â
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SJFD begins structural fire training at MoWest
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department is conducting its structural fire training.
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Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. welcomes three new board members
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Lee Ann Blazer, Crystal Bupp and Cole Soptic have joined the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. board of directors.
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