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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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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Tracking sunshine and summer-like temperatures
Tracking sunshine and summer-like temperatures
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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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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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Tracking dry and toasty conditions through Wednesday
After a cool start to the week with below average temperatures, the region will warm up into the 80s and 90s by midweek, with only scattered, brief rain showers expected later in the week.
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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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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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Tracking a dry start to the work week
Tracking a dry start to the work week
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Tracking a dry and seasonable start to the week
Scattered rain will continue over the next few hours. Rain will clear up overnight making a seasonable start to the work week.
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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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Tracking scattered rain chances Sunday evening
Dry conditions continue overnight into the morning on Sunday. However more rain and T-storms move in after lunch Sunday.
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Common forms of flooding
Over half of flood related deaths in the U.S. occur in vehicles. Only one foot of swiftly moving water can sweep most cars off the road. If you encounter a flooded roadway, remember— turn around, don’t drown!
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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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Tracking spotty showers tonight: showers and thunderstorms tomorrow
Tracking spotty showers tonight: showers and thunderstorms tomorrow
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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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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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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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