Week 3 Game of the Week: Benton vs. Lafayette
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — The Benton Cardinals are facing the Lafayette Fighting Irish in the Cardinals’ home opener on their new turf, in News-Press NOW’s Game of the Week.
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Southside Fall Festival returns
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One local staple is coming back, this time, with a Roaring 20s theme.
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Local kindergarten families receive free InspireU memberships from donors
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — More than 700 kindergarten families in the St. Joseph School District will receive free one-year family memberships to InspireU thanks to local donors.
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Crash closes one lane of traffic on Highway 36
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A crash on eastbound Highway 36, about a half-mile from the 22nd street exit, caused a shutdown of the left lane of traffic Friday afternoon as emergency crews worked the scene.
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Senate approves new congressional map, initiative petition reform
Missouri Republican senators passed a new congressional map and reformed the way citizens can get constitutional issues on ballots, over Democrats’ objections, during a special session in the Capitol on Friday.
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YWCA hosts annual Eliminate Racism Breakfast
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – On Friday morning, the YWCA hosted its 29th annual day of Commitment to Eliminate Racism Breakfast.
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Councilmembers Andrew Trout, Jason Eslinger and Michael Grimm to seek reelection in 2026
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Six of the eight sitting city councilmembers in St. Joseph have now signaled plans to seek reelection in 2026.
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SJFD honors retirees at IAFF Local 77 banquet
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Saturday, the St. Joseph Fire Department will be hosting its annual local 77 retirees and award banquet.
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Northwest Health Services to expand into Downtown library
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Downtown St. Joseph Public Library building is undergoing renovations but not for the library, a new neighbor will be moving in.
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WWIAF gears up for 16th annual event for Purple Heart recipients
NAPIER, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Purple Heart recipients will travel to a hunting club in Napier, Missouri, for an all-expenses-paid weekend.
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What to know about the killing of Charlie Kirk, the co-founder of Turning Point USA
Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was fatally shot at an event at a Utah college.
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Trump: Kirk suspect in custody
President Donald Trump said Friday “with a high degree of certainty” that the suspect in the Charlie Kirk killing has been caught.
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Patriots Day event features Vietnam War hero
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph celebrated Patriots’ Day with a special tribute at Wyatt Park Baptist Church.
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What Missourians can expect with the legality of sports betting
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — Online sports betting has exploded in popularity recently, having been legalized in 34 of the 50 states, with the newest state being Missouri.
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Local jeweler explains origins behind birthstones
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Most people know their birthstones, but many don’t know that the concept has a variety of origins.
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Storm Tracker team educates kids at Safety Acres
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) –Each fall, the St. Joseph Health and Safety Council hosts its annual farm safety event, Safety Acres, designed to educate local youth on the importance of rural safety.
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Evergreen school shooter was ‘radicalized by some extremist network,’ sheriff’s office says
EVERGREEN, Colo. (KRDO) — Jefferson County officials held a press conference with updates on the shooting at Evergreen High School late Thursday morning.
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Savannah Pool exceeds donation goal
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Savannah Pool exceeded its $50,000 goal at its Saturday’s Splash Bash.
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See St. Joseph: Music, culture and giving back
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — This weekend is packed with music, culture, and celebration all over the city. Mark your calendars because it’s time to See St. Joseph.
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St. Joseph Reads launches WE READ 2025
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph Reads is launching its second annual community read, “WE READ 2025,” at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13th at The Story Collective.
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Local emergency responders remember, honor 9/11
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — 24 years ago, tragedy struck New York City and the United States of America as a whole.
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FBI releases photos of a person of interest in Kirk assassination
Investigators released two images of the person and appealed for tips to help solve the shooting of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump who played an influential role in rallying young Republican voters.
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SJFD new alerting system now online
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A $420,500 project featuring a new Westnet alerting system, implemented to speed up the dispatching of emergency calls, is now in use, according to a City of St. Joseph press release.
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Five sent to hospital from rollover crash at Meadow Lane and Messanie streets
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One minor, three young adults and one adult were sent to the hospital on Thursday morning due to a two-vehicle rollover crash on South 33rd and Messanie streets.
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EVERGREEN, Colo. (KRDO) — Jefferson County Communications says that they have received reports of an “active assailant” in the area of Evergreen High School. According to our partners at 9News, the sheriff’s office said at least two students have been shot, and they are en route to the hospital.
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AFL-CIO ‘Diaper Depot’ provides supplies to local families
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The AFL-CIO’s is highlighting its Diaper Depot program to connect families in need with services, programs and resources.
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MoWest to host Family Day Saturday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University will welcome students and their families to campus this weekend for its annual Family Day celebration.
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Former active-duty U.S. Air Force Captain is honor by Missouri Air National Guard
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Wednesday afternoon, the Missouri Air National Guard’s 139th Airlift Wing honored a former active-duty Air Force captain.
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Law change helps social work students serve communities faster
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University social work students are now one step closer to their careers, thanks to new legislation that opens the door for them to receive mentorship and sit for their licensing exam.
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Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and Trump ally, dies after shooting at Utah campus event
(CNN) — Charlie Kirk, a conservative political activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was killed Wednesday after being shot at an event at Utah Valley University, President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. He was 31.
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