One man in custody after multiple crashes
One driver was taken into custody by the St. Joseph Police Department after a hit-and-run crash Wednesday evening.
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Spring gardening begins with good soil and sharp tools
As local gardeners slowly make their way outside again, a local expert reminds gardeners of the importance of safety and variety.
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Missouri push to curb Chinese-made drones receives objections from law enforcementÂ
A bill targeting foreign-manufactured drones drew opposition Monday from Missouri law enforcement officials and public utility representatives.
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Missouri House Bill aims to protect minors’ privacy in public records
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A bill that protects information related to minors is advancing through the Missouri legislature. Missouri House Bill 145, sponsored by Rep. Bill Falkner, R-St. Joseph, has been debated and perfected. The measure aims to allow public records containing personally identifiable information about minors under 18 held by local public
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St. Joseph seeking candidates to fill open municipal judge spot
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph is seeking candidates to fill its open municipal judge position following the death of Ted Elo. City officials announced that Elo, a longtime city attorney and St. Joseph’s municipal judge since 2022, died at age 65 on Sunday. Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit a resume to
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SJSD officials break down what happens after the results of Prop 2
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With the election less than a week away, the results of the Proposition 2 bond measure are now in the hands of voters. In previous News-Press NOW reporting, we’ve broken down some of the costs, amenities offered and what the measure’s passing would mean for the South Side. Timeline
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See St. Joseph: dances, trots and swaps
Roughly 250 people showed up to support the Freudenthal Center for Parkinson’s Disease in the last year’s Tulip Trot.
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Bridges to receive repairs in Northwest Missouri
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Several MODOT bridge projects are set to begin in Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton and DeKalb Counties.
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Local artist teaches students how to make dollhouse miniatures
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Longtime haunted dollhouse miniaturist Pat Benedict passed down her knowledge to help others in the community bring their own figurines to life. “People love Halloween and they love this type of magical stuff,” Benedict said. “This gives them an opportunity to create their own and also learn about sculpting
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Cameron woman suffers serious injuries in crash
A Cameron, Missouri woman suffered serious injuries in a one-car crash Tuesday.
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Colorado man arrested near Dearborn for suspected drug trafficking.
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – Shortly after 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1, a Colorado man was arrested for suspected drug trafficking. Deputies with the Platte County Sheriff’s Office initially attempted to stop a 2001 Toyota pickup for speeding. After a brief pursuit, the vehicle was stopped at the I-29 rest area, south of
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Municipal Judge Ted Elo dies at age 65
Theodore “Ted” Elo, a longtime city attorney and St. Joseph’s Municipal Judge, has passed away at age 65. City officials announced that Elo passed away on Sunday. A native of St. Joseph, Elo took the position of assistant city attorney in 2003 before being elected as municipal judge in 2022. “Judge Elo made a lasting
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Buchanan County Sheriff seeking jail security improvementsÂ
Security upgrades may be on the way at the local law enforcement center.Â
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Council OKs $7.4M for new Rosecrans complex, funds for street repairs
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Significant investments to upgrade Rosecrans Memorial Airport, a plan for Nortian Foodtech revenue bonds and millions in funding for annual street repairs are moving forward following approval from the St. Joseph City Council. Councilmembers approved a $3.1 million contract with Herzog Contracting Corp. for the 2025 asphalt street resurfacing
Continue ReadingApril brings attention to Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAM), calling attention to sexual violence.
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Despite concerns of slowdown, new USPS service plan takes effect
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The U.S. Postal Service is implementing the Regional Transportation Optimization initiative starting today, a plan that has sparked concerns from lawmakers and regulators about the impact on nationwide delivery. As previously reported by News-Press NOW, the RTO will discontinue end-of-day collections at a majority of offices, leaving outgoing mail
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SJSD School Board explains decision for ‘narrowed down’ plot of land
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – The target area for a potential new high school in the southern part of St. Joseph has been tightened. In a Monday announcement, the St. Joseph School District Board of Education said it has narrowed down the land options to acquire for a new high school. “We wanted to
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National art contest encourages students to share thoughts about the U.S.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In order to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States, students are invited to share their perspective on what America means to them in a national art contest.
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Two join Community Foundation board
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri has two new board members. Janet McCauslin and Don Lantz have joined the group, which aims to improve the quality of life in Northwest Missouri by promoting and facilitating charitable giving. The organization administers charitable giving for more than 223 funds and manages
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Tips to prepare for severe weather conditions
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Thunderstorms are on the horizon now that spring has arrived and severe weather could be trickling in with it. This includes the risk of tornadoes, hail and damaging winds, all of which are possible late Tuesday and early Wednesday morning. In the event of severe weather, it’s important to
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Three injured in Avenue City crash
Three St. Joseph residents are injured after an Andrew County crash Monday.
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Council approves resolution supporting SJSD Prop 2
City Councilmembers signaled their support for the St. Joseph School District’s upcoming ballot measure by approving a resolution in favor of the proposition. Monday’s City Council meeting saw members unanimously (9-0) approve a resolution supporting the Proposition 2 bond measure. Residents will vote next Tuesday, April 8, on a 60-cent tax increase that would help pay
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Volunteers ‘beautify’ Downtown on Saturday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Downtown event on Saturday morning invited volunteers out to clean litter in St. Joseph. The event, hosted by Beautify St. Joseph and Main Street St. Joseph, aimed to help clean Downtown and bring awareness about the litter problem. Christy George, the president of Main Street St. Joseph, expressed
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Resurfacing project limiting ramp access to I-29, I-229 on Tuesday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Several ramps along Interstate 29 north of St. Joseph will be closed on Tuesday. Four ramps to I-29 and Interstate 229 in Andrew County will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 1 due to a resurfacing project. They include : Southbound I-29 to I-229 (Exit
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Cordonnier retiring from post as fire chief
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The city will be seeking a new fire chief. Chief Kenny Cordonnier will retire on Friday, April 4, capping a 43-year career. He has served as fire chief since November 2021. Cordonnier started with the city in September 1981 and served in several positions, including nine years as the
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Air Guard commander to lead Apple Blossom parade
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The leader of the 139th Airlift Wing will head the 2025 Apple Blossom parade next month. Commander Barrett Golden has been selected to be the grand marshal, reflecting the military theme of the parade, “Salute!” The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, at Noyes Boulevard and
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Western hires Scheidecker as next women’s basketball head coach
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press Now) — A week after Ashton Feldhaus’s resignation, Missouri Western has announced Luke Scheidecker as the next women’s basketball head coach. Scheidecker last coached at Wabash Valley College in Mount Carmel, Illinois, and accumulated over 200 wins and had a win percentage of 91.3%. Furthermore, he coached Wabash Valley to six
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SJSD provides update on land purchase planning for new high school
The circles area shows where the SJSD Board of Education looks to purchase potential land for a new high school.
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Residents across St. Joseph urged to join spring clean-up
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local group is encouraging community members to engage in clean-up activities across St. Joseph during April. Organizers with Beautify St. Joseph hosted a 12-block clean-up event in Downtown during the weekend and are asking the public to help with additional efforts all month long. “Our mission this year
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Animal Shelter holding period changes
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Pet owners may want to check the St. Joseph Animal Shelter quickly if a pet goes missing. A bill recently approved by the St. Joseph City Council shortens the holding period for unclaimed and impounded animals. The shelter is now moving from a 10-day holding period to five business
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