Israel attacks Iran’s capital with explosions booming across Tehran
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel attacked Iran’s capital early Friday, with explosions booming across Tehran as Israel said it targeted nuclear and military sites.
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Local Venezuelan migrants demonstrate the power of faith and family
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The challenges of packing up a family in the middle of a war zone and starting a new life have inspired a local woman to write a book about her experiences.
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St. Joseph residents respond to Kehoe’s Executive Order on National Guard enforcement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Thursday, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 25-25 authorizing the Missouri National Guard to assist state and local law enforcement in response to rising concerns about public safety and border security.
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Governor Kehoe activates Missouri National Guard as a precautionary measure
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In response to immigration enforcement protests planned across Missouri, Governor Kehoe signed an executive order activating the Missouri National Guard as a precautionary measure.
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United Way calls for volunteers and books for reading programs
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — United Way is asking for volunteers to read with children this summer through the United Way Reading Adventure and for books to be given to children through different United Way programs.
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New Vietnamese restaurant ‘Phở and Bánh Mì’ coming to St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local residents can add Vietnamese cuisine to their list of culinary destinations coming to St. Joseph in the near future.
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Senior property tax relief applications closing at end of JuneÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Eligible senior citizens have less than three weeks to take advantage of a program to freeze future increases in their real estate property taxes.Â
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Pokémon cards continue to be a scarce commodity
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Fans of the Pokémon card game have always dreamed of “catching them all”, but high demand for new sets and scalpers who seek to resell the card packs for more have made it hard to find any at all.
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Indoor golf simulator to celebrate grand opening
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Chamber of Commerce is helping one local business celebrate its grand opening.
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Local man arrested in Platte County
PLATTE CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A 34-year-old St. Joseph man is in the Platte County jail after being arrested in connection with two burglaries in a Platte City, Missouri, neighborhood.
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Man charged in fatal Platte County shooting
PLATTE CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A 34-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in the January shooting death of a Platte City sports reporter.
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Missouri approves stadium aid for Kansas City Chiefs and Royals and disaster relief for St. Louis
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers on Wednesday approved hundreds of millions of dollars of financial aid to try to persuade the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals to remain in the state and help the St. Louis area recover from a devastating tornado.
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MDC releases updated statement on future of Pigeon Hill shooting range, community reactsÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Conservation’s announcement of the indefinite closure of the Pigeon Hill shooting range has sparked controversy among community members.
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SJSD appoints two new administrators
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The appointments of two administrators for the 2025-26 academic year were approved by the St. Joseph School District Board of Education.
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Water bill increase now in effect for St. Joseph customers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Customers in St. Joseph and surrounding communities will now see new and increased water rates reflected on their monthly bills following approval by state regulators in May.
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New Missouri law modernizes fireworks regulations for first time in over two decades
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — A new law signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe on Tuesday includes sweeping public safety reforms, including updating the state’s outdated firework regulations.
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Noyes tennis courts resurfacing project underway
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Tennis players will soon have a fresh playing surface to enjoy at the Noyes Sports Complex courts.
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St. Joseph Museums displays local artist’s work for JuneteenthÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local artist’s work is being featured in the St. Joseph Museums as part of the celebration leading up to Juneteenth.Â
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Ramps to close for scrub seal project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Motorists will need to seek alternates routes as the Missouri Department of Transportation is set to close ramps on Route 36 as part of an ongoing project.
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Maryville names Heiland as new city manager
MARYVILLE, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Maryville’s top administrator will officially remove the ‘interim’ from his title moving forward.
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Mini-golf event being held to support local nonprofit
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — There is still time to register for InterServ’s Miniature Golf Tournament happening this week.
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Juneteenth committee of St. Joseph presents ‘Our Town’Â
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Juneteenth celebration events will kick off this weekend in St. Joseph, with a performance of ‘Our Town’ taking center stage.Â
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City transit temporarily switches to fixed routes
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph Transit switched to fixed routes only starting Tuesday, June 10.
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United Way donors providing fans to help combat warmer temperatures
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — United Way of Greater St. Joseph and its donors are providing fans to people in need as the summer heat starts to take effect.
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Mosaic announces partnership with Goats football
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Mosaic Life Care is now the official health care provider for the St. Joseph Goats Arena Football team. In a Facebook post on Monday, Mosaic shared that it will provide physician coverage to all Goats players during home games at Civic Arena in St. Joseph. “This partnership is a
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Lake Contrary weed treatment beginsÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After a 24-hour delay, a Buchanan County contractor was able to take on the task of spraying weeds at Lake Contrary.
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving partners with Reed Chevrolet to end impaired driving
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Kansas City is partnering with one local car dealership for a Test Drive Event aimed at ending impaired driving.
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City holds hearing on proposed sewer rate hike, OKs 5-year Capital Improvement Plan
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City Council Chamber was largely quiet on Monday as St. Joseph held a public hearing on proposed sewer rate increases that could occur in 2025 and 2026. Community members were invited to participate in the public hearing that preceded Monday’s City Council meeting. St. Joseph resident Steve Jones
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Safety concerns close local shooting range to public use
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Conservation announces the indefinite closure of shooting ranges at Pigeon Hill Conservation Area to the public.
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MWSU Track & Field head coach ready to move forward
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University reinstated the Track & Field program after ‘new information and a new level of support’ came forward.
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