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By Ashley Luthans Walgreens is set to close thousands of stores by 2027, raising questions about the future of physical pharmacies, but staff at one locally owned pharmacy feel confident in their business. Approximately 2,150 Walgreens storefronts will close in the next three years, according to Walgreens CEO Tim Wentworth. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many

By NewsPress Now According to preliminary reports, the state office of the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported eight traffic fatalities and one drowning over the Fourth of July holiday period. Troopers also worked 10 boating accidents, which included seven injuries. The patrol also made 10 boating-while-intoxicated arrests. The drowning occurred on Stockton Lake, in southwest

By Kyle Schmidt Heat exhaustion is a big concern during the hot summers in Missouri, especially for construction crews and other workers who have to do their jobs outside in the heat. Above and Beyond Concrete worker Slade Hummer spoke about his crew and how they prepare. “Lots of breaks,” Hummer said. “Find shade, get

By Kyle Schmidt Hollywood’s visit to St. Joseph has left some residents starstruck and others in a state of shock. Joshua Brandon, director of the movie “25 Miles to Normal,” decided St. Joseph was the perfect spot to film this movie. When Brandon visited News-Press NOW, he explained why he loved this town. “The people,”

By Chris Fortune Moderate flooding on the Missouri River is attracting visitors from Northwest Missouri who want to see the river level up close. Locals have stopped by viewing spots such as Riverfront Park and the Remington Nature Center for a chance to see the river that crested at about 23.5 feet on Thursday, which

By Chris Fortune A 4-year-old boy was transported to Children’s Mercy, and his status is currently unknown after nearly drowning at a Fourth of July party in Dekalb, Missouri. The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department received a call about a boy possibly drowning at 7:51 p.m. Thursday night, according to Sheriff Bill Puett. Puett said the

By Chris Fortune It’s not a result of dredging, but Lake Contrary is filling with water again. Buchanan County Commissioner Ron Hook and a couple of workers cleared 34 relief wells last week at Lake Contrary with a mini excavator as water levels in the Missouri River continued to rise. “If you go down now,

By Ashley Luthans July is National Parks and Recreation Month, and the city is celebrating the parks facilities of St. Joseph. St. Joseph Parks, Recreation and Civic Facilities is planning several events throughout the month of July to bring people out to the parks facilities, including free and discounted activities at the St. Joseph REC

By Cameron Montemayor Four of St. Joseph’s historic neighborhoods will see new beautification projects after getting a boost from local grants. St. Joseph City Council gave the green light at its last meeting for four $20,000 grants as part of the city’s Urban Homestead rehabilitation program. The American Rescue Plan Act-funded program offers reimbursement grants

By Leah Rainwater As people prepare for America’s 248th birthday, fireworks are a must-have to celebrate Independence Day.  When asked what their favorite fireworks were, some shoppers and employees at Kovac’s Firework Stand were excited to share their love for sparklers, smoke bombs, bottle rockets and more. Callie Farrell, a manager at Kovac’s, said she enjoys

By NewsPress Now Lt. Daniel Zeigler, the Savannah police officer in charge of K-9 officer Horus, who died last month, has been put on paid administrative leave until the investigation is complete, according to a press release from the city of Savannah. The city council made the decision after going into a closed session during its