Child dies in Buchanan County crash
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One child is dead following a two-vehicle crash on southeast 32nd and Seymour Roads, two and a half miles south of St. Joseph, on Tuesday night.
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For the people, by the people: Missouri’s Initiative Petition process and changes for August 2025
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A sweeping new law set to take effect Thursday, Aug. 28, will reshape how Missourians bring issues directly to the ballot.
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A journey across the globe: Preserving a Jewish story written into the bricks of St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In the heart of Downtown Saint Joseph, a weathered building on Felix Street still bears the ghost sign with the name “Newburger,” quietly honoring a once-thriving Jewish business and community from the late 1800s.
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Lowe’s truck overturns on I-29, sends two to hospital
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A single-vehicle crash involving a Lowe’s box truck on Interstate 29 sent two men to the hospital this morning, backing up traffic in both directions for several hours.
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More volunteers needed for Soles for Christ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An anticipated annual event that provides kids with new shoes is in need of more volunteers.
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New Missouri law aims to close loophole in expired temporary tags amid driver complaints
A new Missouri law will require drivers to pay the motor vehicle sales tax directly at the car dealership when purchasing a vehicle in a bid to reduce the number of expired temporary tags on the road.
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Fans amped up for Chiefs offense this season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the Kansas City Chiefs continue getting acclimated to St. Joseph for training camp, fans are eager to see the revamped offense.
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Streets bordering Civic Center Park to close for Red Rally activities
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph residents and Red Rally attendees will have to be aware of Downtown parking and road conditions heading into the weekend.
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One person killed in Thursday morning crash on Interstate 70
Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed one person died in a crash on Interstate 70 in Columbia Thursday morning.
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Mobile Health Van brings continues local cancer screenings
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)– A global organization is partnering with the Stuber Health Center to expand healthcare access in the St. Joseph community.
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Hulk Hogan, wrestling sensation, dead at 71
CLEARWATER, Fla. (News-Press NOW) — According to WWE, Hulk Hogan has passed away at the age of 71.
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Integrated Proteins faces two lawsuits
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW — A Kansas City-based company with a facility in St. Joseph faces two lawsuits that were filed by ex-employees earlier this month.
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See St. Joseph: help rebuild B and J Skate, brave the asylum, and savor the sip this weekend
Wondering how to spend your weekend? Whether you’re in the mood to give back, sip something new, or face a few ghosts, a weekend full of surprises is in store.
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Nature’s thermometer: What cricket chips say about the weather
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Crickets are known for their loud chirps throughout the summer, and sometimes even in the winter, but did you know they can also help tell the temperature?
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St. Joseph woman’s car set on fire in vandalism incident
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)– A St. Joseph resident is dealing with the aftermath of an act of car vandalism.
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Chiefs fans look forward to the season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)– Training camp is where the excitement for the season begins.
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New COVID-19 variant: What to watch out for, how pharmacies are preparing
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As summer continues, something to watch out for is the highly contagious, new strain of COVID-19 called NB.1.8.1 or ‘nimbus.’
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Charles and Sylvanie streets to see $1.1 million in sidewalk upgrades with CIP funding
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Two of St. Joseph’s historic thoroughfares will undergo widespread sidewalk infrastructure upgrades with the help of Capital Improvements Program funding this year.
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St. Joseph Symphony launches new music education program for kids
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Symphony launched a new program for kids to learn, enjoy and create classical harmonies.
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St. Joseph man seriously injured in one-car crash
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A St. Joseph man suffered serious injuries in a one-car Platte County crash Tuesday.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One child was transported to Mosaic Life Care with injuries due to a two-vehicle accident on southeast 32nd and Seymour Roads.
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Chiefs Training Camp day one: The new and returning faces
ST JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp kicked off on Tuesday, July 22, at Missouri Western State University.
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Daniel Zeigler pleads guilty in death of K9 Horus
SAVANNAH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A former Savannah police officer pleaded guilty to animal abuse following the death of a police K9 last summer.
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SJSD prepares for AMI, snow days ahead of first day of school
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)– With August just around the corner, the first day of school is quickly approaching, and St. Joseph School District administrators and staff are preparing to stay “weather ready”.
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Missouri Supreme Court strikes down stacking sales taxes on marijuana
The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled local governments cannot stack their marijuana sales taxes on top of each other.
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Chiefs fans keep faith after Super Bowl loss
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Kansas City Chiefs may have fallen short in the Super Bowl, but their fans aren’t going anywhere.
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Gene Field Road Bridge to close for repairs
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Transportation shared the Gene Field Road Bridge over Interstate 29 is scheduled to close on Monday, July 28.
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Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76
Ozzy Osbourne, the gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice — and drug-and-alcohol ravaged id — of heavy metal, died Tuesday, just weeks after his farewell show. He was 76.
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Freudenthal Home-Based Healthcare under new ownership
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Freudenthal Home-Based Healthcare has announced a change in ownership.
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AKMA hosts Kids Summer Art Camp
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art’s “Kids Summer Art Camp” is in session this week.
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