U.S. tariffs could cast shadow over holiday shopping season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The busiest time of year for U.S. shoppers and retail consumers is right around the corner.
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Trenton starts a downtown revitalization
TRENTON, Mo. (KQTV) — The City of Trenton is working toward reviving its downtown, just in time for the holidays.
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Nothing Bundt Cakes set to open first St. Joseph store at North Shoppes
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One of the top specialty cake companies is making the move to St. Joseph.
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Chamber makes development announcement at Chairman’s Breakfast
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Attendees at the 2025 St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce’s Chairman’s Breakfast might have been prepared for a meal and a keynote speaker, but were also met with a big announcement.
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Chamber to hold Economic Summit
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce announced a new Economic Development Summit for St. Joseph businesses.
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Turnspire acquires LifeLine Foods, ICM Biofuels in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Turnspire Capital Partners LLC, a business investor, announced it acquired Lifeline Foods LLC and ICM Biofuels LLC.
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Home Instead celebrates move to new office building
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — An in-home care business celebrated the move to its new office building Thursday.
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Shop St. Joseph kicks off Wednesday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce kicked off its 19th annual Shop St. Joseph Holiday Program Wednesday.
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Chamber prepares businesses for 2026 FIFA World Cup
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Lunch and Learn session to prepare local businesses for the FIFA World Cup taking place in Kansas City, Missouri, next summer.
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Hy-Vee extends low-cost meals to help local families
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (KQTV) — After previously announcing it would provide meal assistance to local communities, Hy-Vee is extending its low-cost meals to families.
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Ollie’s Bargain Outlet to open new St. Joseph store in former Big Lots building
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — More than a year after the departure of Big Lots in St. Joseph, plans are in motion to bring a popular new discount store to the Belt Highway.
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Property tax statements hit the mail with potential mistakes
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — As property tax statements hit the mail, taxpayers are noticing mistakes with their bills.
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Chaddy’s debuts new cafe at Buchanan County Courthouse
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Hot and fresh food is back once again at the Buchanan County Courthouse.
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Price Chopper, Hy-Vee offering free meals to kids in St. Joseph this week amid government shutdown
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A pair of local grocery stores are lending a helping hand to families and households across St. Joseph amid the ongoing government shutdown.
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Mokaska owner, employee discuss Facebook allegations
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A longtime staple in Downtown St. Joseph is undergoing changes
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Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER – AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday for a second time this year as it seeks to shore up economic growth and hiring even as inflation stays elevated. “Job gains have slowed this year, and the unemployment rate has edged up but remained
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Annual Sugarplum Festival returns next week
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The annual Sugarplum Festival kicks off next week at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art.
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Supreme Court to rule on Trump Tariffs as small businesses and consumers feel the strain
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to weigh in on the legality of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, small business owners in St. Joseph say they’re already feeling the economic pressure.
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Dutch Bros Coffee to open first St. Joseph location in 2026
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local coffee lovers will see a widely popular coffee chain setting up shop in early 2026.
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U.S. Bank to close Downtown St. Joseph branch
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — U.S. Bank announced it would close its Downtown branch at the beginning of the year.
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High school students to explore hands-on construction experiences
BETHANY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Northwest Missouri high school students have been invited to participate in hands-on activities, inviting them into the world of construction.
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Local Italian restaurant thriving after one year of business
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Despite National Pasta Day being celebrated on Friday, Oct. 17, a local 5-star restaurant owner said “every day is National Pasta Day”.
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New small business to host its first Fall Festival
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)Â —Â A local small business has plans to host a family-friendly Fall Festival.
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‘She Means Business’ Shop Crawl highlights women-owned businesses
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An event organized by AR Workshop and the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce shines a light on local women-owned businesses in St. Joseph.
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Chamber of Commerce program gives merchants a chance to attract new customers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce’s Shop St. Joseph holiday program is inching closer as the winter months approach.
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Soybean farmers caught in the middle of U.S-China trade war
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Soybean farmers are once again feeling the impact of U.S.-China trade tensions.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce will host a Small Business Summit to provide small business owners and employees with different resources for success.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce’s Shop St. Joseph Holiday Program is just around the corner and businesses can now sign up to participate.
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The Lucky Tiger celebrates reopening with sale and fresh fall finds
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A longtime favorite for vintage fashion lovers is celebrating a milestone, and a comeback.
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Goats launch partnership giveaway for local businesses
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph Goats Arena Football is giving local businesses a chance to win big and join the team’s growing community of supporters.
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