Through heat and cold: Chiefs fans never back down
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Being located in Missouri, Kansas City Chiefs fans know they have to be ready for any weather coming their way.
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Human trafficking counter-operation leads to 12 arrests
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A coalition of law enforcement agencies led efforts to identify offenders and tackle human trafficking in communities north and east of Kansas City.
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Despite preseason opener loss, Chiefs fans share which players they had eyes on
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A three-point loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday didn’t stop the Red Kingdom from showing out to support their favorite football team.
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LaTonya Williams to remain as SJSD Board president
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -After meeting for over three hours on Monday night, the board rescinded the proposal to call for a meeting to replace its president.
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I-229 Double Decker bridge to temporarily close for maintenance
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County Interstate 229 Double Decker bridge is scheduled to close beginning Monday, Aug. 25, for annual maintenance.
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Clinton County Sheriff’s Office arrest individuals involved with multi-county sex trafficking operations
CLINTON COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office announced two individuals are in custody, following a successful counter-sex trafficking operation conducted on Thursday, Aug. 7.
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Court date set for later this month in Ryan Ferguson’s civil case
A court date has been scheduled in Ryan Ferguson’s civil case for later this month.
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St. Joseph Health Department urges families to update student vaccines before school starts
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With the first day of school just around the corner, the St. Joseph Health Department is reminding families to make sure their students are up to date on immunizations.Â
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A century of influence: How St. Joseph and one man inspired the name ‘Chiefs’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Decades before the founding of the Kansas City Chiefs, before the glory of four Super Bowl championships, and even before the birth of Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt, decorated civic leader H. Roe Bartle was known as “Chief” throughout St. Joseph.
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Look up: Perseids meteor shower to peak Aug. 11–13
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Perseid meteor shower is one of the brightest and most popular meteor showers of the year.
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Trump says he’s placing Washington police under federal control and deploying the National Guard
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he’s placing the Washington, D.C., police department under federal control and deploying the National Guard to make the nation’s capital safer.
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Man seriously injured in Daviess County crash
DAVIESS COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Jamesport, Missouri man suffered serious injuries in a one-utility terrain vehicle crash in Daviess County Sunday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the crash occurred around 4:45 a.m. at the intersection of Topper Avenue and 320th Street, a mile west of Lock Springs, Missouri. The 22-year-old driver, headed
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Simple summer safety tips to beat the heat and block harmful UV rays
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The weather may have started with rain this morning, but summer in Missouri can turn sunny in no time—and it’s never too late to brush up on ways to beat the heat. The biggest key to staying safe? Hydration. “Drink a lot of water before you go to
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From friends to business partners: Darts, pool and good times at Tipps Sports Bar
For the owners of Tipps Sports Bar, opening a business together was more than a financial venture, it was a way to bring their shared love of games, community and good company under one roof.
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The ‘most important meal of the day’ will make you pay
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â There is no better way to start your day with a nice cup of coffee and some breakfast, but what happens when you’re hungry and so is your wallet?
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Noyes Home to hold fundraising banquet
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. News-Press (NOW) — The Noyes Home for Children is holding a fundraising banquet to support its mission.
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MSHP shares back to school safety tips
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol is encouraging parents and students to be safe when heading back to school this August.
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SJSD School Board President LaTonya Williams’ position to be reconsidered
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph School District Board of Education President LaTonya Williams verified to News-Press NOW that one item on this coming Monday night’s board agenda will be a recommendation to hold a public meeting soon to restructure the leadership of the board.
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Local brewery strikes gold in Kansas City
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In a recent KC Star competition, River Bluff Brewing in Kansas City’s River Market was voted by the people as Kansas City’s favorite brewery.
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Recognizing ‘man’s best friend’ during National Dog Month
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — For thousands of years, dogs have been considered our “best friend,” and the month of August is set aside to focus on them.
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Local, woman-owned mobile coffee stand brewing up community flavor
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Coffee lovers in St. Joseph and Savannah now have a new stop for their morning pick-me-up: Moony’s Coffee, a woman-owned mobile coffee stand serving fresh brews and local pride.
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Signal Upgrade project to begin at St. Joseph Avenue intersections
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The intersections of Grand and St. Joseph Avenues and Fillmore Street and St. Joseph Avenue will be closed, starting on Wednesday, Aug. 13.
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Teachers gather in St. Joseph to sharpen math instruction skills
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Educators from across the region came together in St. Joseph for a special summer training hosted by the Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM).Â
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Four people seriously injured in Clinton County crash
CLINTON COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Two drivers and two passengers were sent to Mosaic Life Care following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Missouri Route 116 and County Road 145, just six miles west of Plattsburg, Missouri.
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SJPD identifies truck driver in fatal Interstate 229 crash
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department and Buchanan County EMS responded to a call that a semi-truck had traveled off an Interstate 229 exit ramp on Thursday.
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St. Joseph man dies in Andrew County crash
ANDREW COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An 83-year-old man died following a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning on Interstate 29, 7 miles north of St. Joseph.
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St. Joseph libraries concerned about future funding
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A possible benefit for property owners could cause funding challenges for local libraries.
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Sandra Hemme sues City of St. Joseph and Police officers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Missouri woman is suing the City of St. Joseph and St. Joseph Police officers after spending 43 years in prison on a wrongful conviction.
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Andy Reid announces the starters will play in preseason opener
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With the first Chiefs preseason game right around the corner, the Chiefs finished up their last practice of the week before travelling to Arizona.
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held for Corby Pond renovations
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The completed Corby Pond renovations will be celebrated at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, at 2202 Corby Parkway.
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