Shop St Joseph $10K grand prize claimed
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â A St. Joseph resident was able to bring home $10K shortly after the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce announced its winning Shop St. Joe numbers.
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Mid-year data review highlights progress and proficiency goal in SJSD
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)–Â The St. Joseph School District recently came together with committee members to review the mid-year data report, using the opportunity not only to examine student progress but also to celebrate the dedication and hard work of educators.Â
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Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and family among 7 killed in North Carolina plane crash
STATESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Former race driver Greg Biffle and members of his family were among seven people who died in a plane crash Thursday in North Carolina, state police said.
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United Way program brings autism-focused teaching training to St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — United Way Success By 6 is inviting educators and early care providers to a training session focused on supporting and understanding autistic learners.
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Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday unveiled a series of regulatory actions designed to block access to gender-affirming care for minors, building on broader Trump administration restrictions targeting transgender Americans.
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Second Harvest hosts annual Holiday Express
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Second Harvest provided food to the community for the Holidays through its annual Holiday Express program Thursday morning.
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Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug and open new avenues for medical research, a major shift in federal drug policy that inches closer to what many states have done.
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Catholic speaker brings REBOOT program to Our Lady of Guadalupe
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Catholic Speaker Chris Stefanick will combine laughter, heartfelt stories and the power of the Gospel through his REBOOT program.
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Power restored after strong winds cause outages for some St. Joseph residents Thursday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Roughly 2,700 customers in the St. Joseph area are currently without power according to an outage map from Evergy.
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Vital Statistics for Dec. 19
Marriage applications Luke Thomas Mason, 22, and Mary Emerson Laur, 20, both of St. Joseph. Yan Mazorra Pena, 25, and Rosmery Gonzalez Lazaro, 28, both of St. Joseph. Seth Michael Duvall, 32, and Shelby Leeanna Hays, 31, both of St. Joseph. John Anthony Dwight, 33, and Emily Anne Piette, 29, both of St. Joseph. Michael
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Deeds of trust for Dec. 19
Deeds of trust reported from Dec. 11 to Dec. 17 Bradley Hall, Caitlin Hall to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Lakeshore Estates PT LT 4 Blk 13 $265,050. Raico Estevez to Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Deer Park East 3rd Plat LT 9 Blk 9 $191,468. Raico Estevez to Missouri Housing Development
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MoDOT plans to complete Gene Field Road bridge replacement by July 2026
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Thousands of St. Joseph drivers could be back on the Gene Field Road bridge next summer as transportation officials prepare to move on a rapidly-accelerated plan for replacing the closed bridge.
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U.S. government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington
(AP) — The U.S. government admitted Wednesday that the actions of an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilot played a role in causing a collision last January between an airliner and a Black Hawk near the nation’s capital, killing 67 people.
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Holiday Bash kicks off this weekend at Shatto Farms in Osborn, Missouri
OSBORN, Mo. — The Shatto family is bringing the North Pole to Missouri during an old-fashioned Holiday Bash this Saturday.
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MoWest honors Thevenot family with renaming of new Houlne Center storage facility
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new storage facility for MoWest’s state-of-the-art Houlne Center will don the name of one family long known for its dedication to the community.
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China sues after Missouri seeks to collect on $25 billion court judgment, prosecutor says
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s top prosecutor said China is suing after the state pressed federal officials for help collecting on a roughly $25 billion court judgment related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Salvation Army’s Toy Shop Distribution Day gives back to the St. Joseph community
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â St. Joseph community members were able to shop for Christmas gifts for their families during the Salvation Army’s Toy Shop Distribution Days.
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MoDOT shares details on Gene Field Road Bridge replacement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Missouri Department of Transportation held a public meeting to discuss the expedited bridge replacement project for the Gene Field Road ridge over Interstate 29. Â
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Holiday Hoops Classic tips off Thursday with three days of basketball in store for Civic Arena
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Civic Arena will be the host site for a packed slate of high school basketball matchups beginning Thursday, with all five local high schools set to tip off.
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Rolling Hills Library set to usher in new era with opening of multi-million dollar facility in April
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After calling the North Belt Highway home for the last 30 years, one St. Joseph library is looking ahead to a new chapter this spring with the move to a state-of-the-art facility on Riverside Road.
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Purina awards $25K grant to Friends of the Animal Shelter for veterinary care
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Construction of St. Joseph’s new animal shelter on South Belt Highway is advancing smoothly, marking a significant milestone for the Friends of the Animal Shelter after overcoming numerous early hurdles.
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Adopt-A-Family Gift Room officially open, program still in need of adopters
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)– The AFL-CIO opened its Gift Room for families participating in its Adopt-A-Family Wednesday morning.
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St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce draws winning Shop St. Joseph numbers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce is set to draw the prize winners for its annual Shop St. Joseph raffle.
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New ’80s-themed arcade brings unique family fun to Savannah Â
SAVANNAH, Mo. (KQTV)–Â A passion for video games helped shape the direction of a new 1980s-themed arcade in Savannah.
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Patrick Mahomes officially starts rehab with eye on Week 1 return in 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has begun rehab following surgery to repair two torn ligaments in his left knee, and the team is optimistic the two-time MVP could be back early next season — perhaps even by the time Kansas City plays Week 1.
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Drug Strike Force adapts to changes in fentanyl trafficking as seizures drop from record highs
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Data indicates that Buchanan County is on pace to see its lowest quantity of fentanyl seized since 2021, despite notable progress, local authorities remain concerned by changing trends in trafficking of the powerful synthetic opioid.
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Better Business Bureau: Top 10 holiday scams to avoid
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – As the holiday season gets underway, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is sharing ten holiday scams to avoid.
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Senate passes massive $901 billion defense bill that pushes Hegseth for boat strike video
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate gave final passage to an annual military policy bill Wednesday that will authorize $901 billion in defense programs while pressuring Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to provide lawmakers with video of strikes on alleged drug boats in international water near Venezuela.
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58-year-old woman seriously injured in Holt County after crashing into back of semi
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A 58-year-old woman from Springfield, Missouri, was transported to St. Joseph with serious injuries after crashing into the back of a semi truck on Interstate 29 in Holt County.
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Trump gives a partisan prime-time address insisting the economy is stronger than many voters feel
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump intends to preview his agenda for next year and beyond in a live speech from the White House on Wednesday night. His remarks are coming at a crucial time as he tries to rebuild his steadily eroding popularity.
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