Local singer wins Life 88.5 contest
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Molly Rodriguez, with her passion for sharing the gospel and hope to inspire the younger generation, has won the Life 88.5 radio contest.
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Board of Education reviews budget and job descriptions
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Board of Education will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 9, at Troester Media Center to continue preparation for the 2025-26 academic year.
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Next Taste of United Way event announced
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Reservations are open for the United Way of Greater St. Joseph’s Taste of United Way event coming up on Monday, June 23.
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Buchanan County Jail introduces tablets for inmatesÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County Jail has started rolling out tablets to inmates as part of a new initiative to improve communication.
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CMU, NCMC solidify ongoing partnership at signing event
TRENTON, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Officials with Central Methodist University and North Central Missouri College signed concurrent enrollment and articulation agreements at an event on May 28.
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Annual Sculpture Walk returns for its 12th year
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Allied Arts Council is set to host its yearlong outdoor sculpture exhibit with new additions in Downtown St. Joseph.
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Friends of Krug Park to host Park-a-Palooza
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One annual St. Joseph summer staple is back with free admission and fun for the whole family.
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Local nonprofit leader’s new book encourages discussions about mental health
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local nonprofit leader Demetrius Chance’s new book uses the difficult experiences and lessons in his own journey to encourage mental health.
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Local boy competing in national Jr. Ranger program
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — 11-year-old Brycen White’s love of nature could result in $20,000 for college, thanks to the Jr. Ranger program, hosted by TV host and biologist Jeff Corwin.
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Artist speaks out after client scammed by fraudulent tattoo pageÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local tattoo shop is warning the public about fraudulent social media accounts after a client was scammed out of money for tattoo services.
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MWSU announces reinstatement of Track & Field programs
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In a Saturday press release, Missouri Western State University announced the reinstatement of its men’s and women’s track and field programs. The press release said, “Overwhelming community support leads to the programs’ return.” “Given the dedication of our student athletes and their success in competition and in the classroom,
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Former Arkansas police chief who escaped from prison has been recaptured, sheriff’s office says
(CNN) — Grant Hardin, the one-time Arkansas police chief who escaped from prison where he was serving sentences for murder and rape, has been recaptured, according to the Izard County Sheriff’s Office.
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Missouri House releases special session schedule
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri House of Representatives has announced the schedule for its special session next week in Jefferson City.
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Friends of the Animal Shelter seeking survey participation
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After launching its ‘Spay It Forward’ program, the St. Joseph Friends of the Animal Shelter is seeking survey participation to help determine community need.
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Missouri eyes free college tuition for public safety personnel and dependents
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — New legislation headed for the governor’s desk would provide free tuition in Missouri for a wide-range of public safety personnel if approved, a new tool designed to address staffing shortages and boost recruitment. Senate Bill 71, sponsored by Sen. David Gregory, R-St. Louis, would provide college tuition awards for
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Animal shelter, Petco team up for free adoptions
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Friends of the Animal Shelter of St. Joseph and the animal shelter announced an adoption special set for Saturday, June 7.
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Missouri Senate passes stadium funding billÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Senate passed three bills overnight for disaster aid, economic development and stadium funding projects.Â
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YMCA gives projected timeline for indoor aquatic facility
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The YMCA pool project, over a year in the making, now has tentative dates the community can look forward to.
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Volleyball tournament remembers Savannah Domann, gives back to local youth
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — More than three years after the tragic death of a Mid-Buchanan volleyball coach, her family continues to honor her legacy through an annual volleyball tournament and scholarship fund.Â
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No injuries reported in mobile home structure fire Friday morning
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department is still investigating the cause of a structure fire that engulfed one mobile home at a trailer park near South 36th Street and Pickett Road Friday morning. No injuries were reported in the fire according to Battalion Chief Mike Wacker. The fire occurred at
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Animal Services moves to new online licensing system for pets
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph residents may have noticed procedure changes when licensing their pets as the city recently moved to a new online program.
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What we know about the countries on Trump’s travel ban list, and how many people will be impacted
(CNN) — A sweeping new travel ban on citizens from a dozen nations was announced by the White House on Wednesday, reviving a defining effort from the first Trump administration to crack down on entries from specific countries.
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MSHP releases bus inspection results
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol released the results of its 2025 school bus inspections. Most the school districts received high ratings.
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Local Downtown bar to close
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One local Downtown bar has announced “one last toast” as it prepares to close its doors.
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News-Press NOW’s Kirsten Stokes takes part in Miss Kansas competition
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — News-Press NOW Anchor and Multimedia Journalist, Kirsten Stokes, will be competing in the Miss Kansas competition on Saturday, June 7.
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Local dry cleaning business to hold grand re-opening
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After a fire broke out and almost 10 months of renovations, one local business is holding its grand re-opening on Thursday.
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Noyes tennis courts to close for upgrades beginning Monday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local tennis players will need to seek a new playing spot for the next month while the Noyes Tennis Courts undergo a large resurfacing and light replacement project.
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Recent study shows Kansas City Chiefs ranks second in risk of having counterfeit merchandise
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A recent study conducted by InGame found the Kansas City Chiefs rank second in the risk of fans purchasing counterfeit merchandise.
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Missouri Senate backs aid for tornado victims and Kansas City Chiefs and Royals
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri senators on Thursday approved a plan to provide over $100 million in aid for tornado-ravaged St. Louis and authorized hundreds of millions of dollars worth of incentives to try to persuade the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals to continue playing in Missouri in new or improved stadiums.
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Remington Nature Center hosts stormwater control facilities training
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Remington Nature Center is holding a training session for owners of stormwater control facilities.
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