Tracking weekend warmth and sunshine
Tracking sunny days ahead, a weekend warming trend, and above average temperatures.
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Belt Highway, Frederick Boulevard to see roadwork next week
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Two busy Buchanan County routes will see roadwork efforts starting on Monday, May 12. The southbound lane on the Belt Highway (U.S. Route 169) from I-29 to Route FF will be narrowed down to one lane overnight from Monday, May 12 through Monday, May 19, where the Missouri Department
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Mountain biking, trail-hiking and more: St. Joseph gears up for annual River Bluff Trails Fest
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Outdoor explorers of all ages will get the chance to participate in three days of near, non-stop activities at the scenic bluffs at River Bluff Trails Park beginning Friday, May 16 in St. Joseph. From mountain biking and trail-hiking to 5Ks, yoga, photography and all of the classic festival
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SJSD assistant principal awarded NWMO Assistant Principal of the Year
ST. JOSEPH, MO. (News-Press NOW) — One St. Joseph School District assistant principal was named the Northwest Missouri Assistant Principal of the Year by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals. In a Facebook post on Friday, May 9, the St. Joseph School District congratulated Central High School assistant principal, Shawna Gilliland on the accomplishment.
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First U.S. born pope sparks local excitement and hope
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the bells rang out at the Vatican after the election of Pope Leo XIV as the new Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church, the bells of the Cathedral of St. Joseph could be heard throughout downtown.Father Stephen Hansen said that he, like much of the world, was surprised
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Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office announces ‘Fish with a First Responder’
MARYVILLE, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Youth ages 15 and under are invited to enjoy a day of fishing alongside first responders who serve Nodaway County. This is the second year the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office has put on ‘Fish with a First Responder’. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on
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Robidoux Row Museum brings students on westward expansion tourÂ
Rock Port Elementary students visited the museum to hear about westward expansion and build upon what they recently learned in class.Â
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Longtime deputy to assist with Operation Relentless Pursuit
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the details of Operation Relentless Pursuit continue to unfold, a longtime Buchanan County deputy will head up local efforts. Investigator Billy Paul Miller, who has spent over 35 years in law enforcement, will be the designated investigator for the coordinated law enforcement effort created through Governor Mike Kehoe’s
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Recycling Center drop-off entrance to change
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Starting Wednesday, May 14, residents will use a new entrance to drop off items at the St. Joseph Recycling Center on 3405 S. Belt Highway. This change is planned to be permanent and comes to accommodate the construction of the city’s new Animal Shelter on the property. Traffic will
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New fire station talks continue as budget discussions focus on public safety
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Public safety funding for fiscal year 2026 took center stage at City Hall on Thursday evening as budget planning shifted to St. Joseph’s police, fire and health departments for day three of discussions. Councilmembers and city leaders returned from a one-day break Thursday for the third of four planned
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Residents react to first American pope
ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW) — As Catholics and others alike react to the historic announcement of the first American pope, some St. Joseph residents shared their thoughts on this once-in-a-lifetime moment. “You just always hope that they do the best in this position and that its fruitful and beneficial to those that need it,”
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Tracking warm and sunny days ahead
Tracking mild days and cool nights, tons of sunshine, plus a weekend warming trend.
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The science of sunshine and UV radiation
Some ultraviolet radiation penetrates earth’s atmosphere, and can pose health risks to humans.
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NCAA Men’s Golf Central/Midwest Regionals kick off
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The 2025 NCAA Division II Men’s Golf Central/Midwest Regional is officially underway. Golfers from multiple colleges across Missouri will be participating, including Missouri Western’s Jeffery Johnston, who went to high school at Bishop LeBlond. “It’s a good course to watch golf on, just good natural settings,” St. Joseph Sports
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Benedictine adds St. Joseph Christian standout Nick Orscheln
Now, the baseball team has its own headline-maker. Senior and star-pitcher Nick Orscheln signed his letter of intent Wednesday to continue his academic and baseball career at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas.Â
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NCAA golf regionals make highly-anticipated return to St. Joseph on Thursday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — For the first time in 20 years, the NCAA Division II Men’s Golf Central/Midwest regional is returning to St. Joseph. This will be the third time the city has had the honor of hosting the event, with the last one taking place in 2005. The event will kick off
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Tracking Wednesday showers and late-week sunshine
Tracking Wednesday evening showers, a partly cloudy and mild Thursday, plus weekend warmth and sunshine.
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Driver’s exam offices in St. Joseph, statewide to close for holiday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local residents hoping to obtain their driver’s license or permit will have to wait an extra day this week. In a Facebook post made Wednesday afternoon, the Missouri State Highway Patrol announced that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed Thursday, May 8, in observance of Truman
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See St. Joseph: celebrating mothers and clear skies
Aviation enthusiasts can see what it’s like to be a pilot Saturday with the Young Eagles flight program.
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Chamber to celebrate grand opening of two local businesses
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce will help two of its members celebrate their grand openings. Thrive Family Chiropractic and IV Nutrition will hold grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremonies at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, at 6501 and 6503 N. Belt Highway in Country Club. Thrive Family
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Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office receives Blue Shield designation from Governor Kehoe
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Buchanan County and the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office officially received the Missouri Blue Shield designation from the Missouri Department of Public Safety. The honor recognizes Missouri communities that demonstrate a steadfast commitment to enhancing public safety and supporting law enforcement. The Missouri Blue Shield Program, created by Governor Kehoe
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Savannah Parks and Recreation to close Aquatic Center
In a Facebook post Wednesday, Savannah Parks and Recreation announced its 2025 season will be the final summer for the Savannah Aquatic Center.
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Bertini steps down as Benton football head coach
Benton High School football will be in search of a new head coach, as Corey Bertini announced he’s stepping down and will take a job in the Kansas City area. The former Missouri Western quarterback took over the team prior to the 2023 season, after the Cardinals went 3-7 the year before. It wasn’t smooth
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Tracking spotty showers today and tomorrow: sunny weekend ahead
Tracking spotty showers today and tomorrow: sunny weekend ahead
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Benton baseball rallies past Lafayette for fifth straight win over in-city rival
Despite the Fighting Irish jumping out to a 3-0 lead to begin the match, pitching would be the Achilles heel as the Cardinals took advantage of four wild pitches to plate some runs, capturing the 9-5 victory, marking Benton’s fifth straight over their in-city rival.Â
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SJPD, FOP honors teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Teachers in the St. Joseph School District were able to get some sweet treats for Teacher Appreciation Week Tuesday morning. The St. Joseph Police Department and Lodge 3 of the Fraternal Order of Police raised over $1,000 to show their support for educators in the St. Joseph School District.Â
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Tracking mid-week rain chances
Tracking spotty rain chances for Wednesday and Thursday; warm and sunny for the end of the week.
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Department leaders provide budget breakdowns as work sessions hit day two
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Budget preparations for fiscal year 2026 continued for a second day with finances for some of the city’s key departments taking center stage at City Hall. Tuesday’s work session opened with a breakdown of spending and revenue plans for City Hall’s administrative departments, including the City Manager’s Office, City
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Noah Cameron jerseys fly off Rally House shelves
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph native Noah Cameron made his Major League Baseball debut on the last day of April, and for a few days, his name adorned jerseys at Rally House at the North Shoppes. Cameron is a former Central High School player and now plays in the Royals Triple-A affiliate,
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SJPD shares identification of suspect linked to March Downtown burglaries
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department announced the identification and custody status of a suspect linked to multiple burglaries in the region. Joshua B. Littrell, 42, is currently being held at the Johnson County, Kansas, Adult Detention Center on a burglary warrant out of Mission, Kansas. Littrell has been identified
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