City council considers sewer rates at work session
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph City Council is contemplating a plan that would keep increases to sewer rates at a modest level for the next several years.
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New discount shoe store opens on the South Side
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Residents lined up outside of $10 Shoes N’ Boots for their grand opening at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 20.
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Longtime art teachers bring classes to Downtown St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Hand to Hand Gallery and Studio is more than just an art gallery; it is a place where artists can hone their craft.David and Teresa Harris, longtime art teachers at Missouri Western State University and elsewhere, opened the studio in August of 2024. Since then, the store has displayed
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Clarios celebrating 25 years of community and industry impact
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Clarios St. Joseph Distribution Center will pause operations to celebrate its 25th Anniversary with more than 240 employees.
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New South Side shoe shop allows customers to ‘step into savings’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One business opening up on the South Side will allow customers to purchase affordable footwear.
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RV travelers encouraged to begin preparations for summer travels
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Whether your recreational vehicle is a lavish $300,000 bus or a smaller livable trailer you tow with your truck, annual maintenance is key to getting the most from your investment.Brian Frazee of Frazee’s RV dealership in St. Joseph, a business that has been part of his family for over
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North Shoppes hotel expected to open by AugustÂ
Home2 Suites by Hilton is accepting reservations beginning August 18 at 3701 N. Village Dr., according to its website.Â
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Daily’s Premium Meats expansion will bring over 100 jobs to St. Joseph
A groundbreaking ceremony took place outside of Daily’s Premium Meats to officially start an expansion that will double the size of the plant.
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Small business owners connect at Chamber Roundtable
Several business owners attended the roundtable to discuss business practices and how to handle day-to-day difficulties.
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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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‘Spring Fling’ returning to Leupold’s Greenhouse
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — This weekend, Leupold’s Greenhouse will hold its 5th annual Spring Fling event.
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Small Business Week provides Latino entrepreneurs networking opportunities
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — During the Small Business Week in St. Joseph, beginning on May 4, a gathering on Latino entrepreneurs will provide training and networking opportunities.The third annual Latino business seminar will take place from 6p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7 at the East Hills Library. Kristi Bailey, the communication
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Small Business Week praises entrepreneurship
St. Joseph has several small businesses, The Lucky Tiger being one of them, that will participate in Small Business Week.
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Local businesses adjusting to paid sick leave
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In less than a week, businesses will be required to compensate employees with paid sick time leave. For every 30 hours worked, employees can accrue one hour of paid sick leave. It will be an adjustment for many local businesses who haven’t had paid sick leave be a factor
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Bill passes for costs related to new Mosaic Life Care building
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Mosaic Life Care received a promising update regarding its new facility being built on a street to be named Mosaic Court, or a plot of land named University Hills. The new building is set to cost $12,522,359 to construct. An ordinance has been authorized to accept payment from Lehr
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Financial planner encourages patience as ‘volatile’ markets affect 401(k) plansÂ
A wealth advisor with Gertsema Wealth Advisors said paying attention to a 401(k) balance is important, but it may not be beneficial to react immediately to the latest developments during volatile times in the stock market.Â
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City elects to hold off on Sports Complex bond decision until 2026
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph residents will not see a bond measure at the polls this year to help finance a large-scale youth sports complex on the campus of Missouri Western State University, but key discussions and project planning will continue. City officials have elected to push back their timeline by at
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MWSU holds financial workshop
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University’s Craig School of Business will hold a financial workshop, featuring an expert panel. The workshop will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 19 at the Downtown Library located at 927 Felix St. The workshop will feature discussion on budgeting, saving and investing and
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Consumers recognized for Customer Appreciation Day
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — April 18 marks Customer Appreciation Day, giving businesses an opportunity to celebrate their customers.
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B&B Runway Cafe touches down with reopening in new terminal
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Customers can once again dine in at a popular and new-look airport eatery, this time in a state-of-art terminal building. B&B Runway Cafe held its much anticipated reopening Friday morning at the new Rosecrans Memorial Airport terminal building, just next door to the previous location. The cafe temporarily closed
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Spire seeks 15% rate increase with local hearing now scheduled for June
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Spire customers in St. Joseph and surrounding areas could see their gas bills increase by as much as $14 a month starting this October, the latest utility cost adjustment for many households. Residents will get the chance to ask questions and speak at one of five statewide public hearings
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Local businesses weigh in on impact of tariffs
Many businesses are being impacted from the tariff increases.
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Vision grows for Robidoux Hotel as City Council shows support for $60 million plan
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local elected officials signaled their approval of a plan to help finance two state-of-the-art hotels and a new conference center on Frederick Avenue, with new designs showing the scale of the proposed facilities. Councilmembers on Monday approved a resolution of intent to issue $60 million in industrial revenue bonds to
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Ready or not, Tax Day is here
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — National Tax Day has arrived, leaving procrastinators just a few hours to file 2024 returns. Taxes must be mailed by midnight on April 15 to be considered on time. Any taxpayer who requires additional time to file can request an extension from the Internal Revenue Service. The deadline is able
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New food truck opens in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new food truck had its grand opening on Saturday, April 12, bringing some “nostalgia” back to the Southside.
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TownePlace Suites planning $7.5M hotel on North Woodbine Road
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Plans are in motion for the development of a new $7.5 million TownePlace Suites hotel at 1401 N. Woodbine Road. TownePlace Suites, a Marriott-operated hotel brand, is eyeing a four-story building with 129 rooms, a breakfast area, a fitness area, an indoor pool and an outdoor patio. The hotel
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Plan emerges for $60 million hotels, conference center on Frederick Avenue
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph could issue $60 million in revenue bonds to help finance the development of two new boutique hotels and one conference center on Frederick Avenue, proposals show. On Monday, April 14, St. Joseph City Council members will vote on a resolution supporting the issuance of the bonds and
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Despite drop in bird flu cases, eggs prices remain steady
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Egg prices continue to soar in consumer grocery stores across the country, even as wholesale prices decline and bird flu cases are not being found. The decline in bird flu cases is a positive development, but farms have needed time to sanitize barns and repopulate their flocks. “The raw
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My Place Hotel celebrating grand openingÂ
A hotel in the Shoppes at North Village is holding its grand opening Wednesday as business development continues in the area.Â
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Clothing store opens in South Side St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new discount clothing store had its grand opening in St. Joseph on Tuesday morning.
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