ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Spring is rolling into St. Joseph and it’s bringing Red Flag Warnings along for the ride. When a Red Flag Warning is put into effect, it means concerning fire-related weather conditions are happening, or are imminent. A warning was in effect on Tuesday, and others could be issued later this week. The catalysts of the warnings are strong winds, low relative humidity and
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — With the temperatures shifting from cold to warm, some people might be feeling the impact of seasonal depression. The American Psychiatric Association defines seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder (SAD) as a form of depression caused by seasonal changes. The symptoms usually mimic that of normal depression with mood changes, lack of
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The recent measles outbreak is seeing an uptick in multiple parts of the country. Florida joins a multitude of other states with positive measles cases after a teen in Miami-Dade became the first person to contract the viral disease in the state this year per the Miami Herald. This comes on the heels of an
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Missouri Western State University is set to begin a national search for its next head men’s basketball coach following Will Martin’s resignation, the university announced Wednesday. “Will is a class act who has led our program with love, passion, and integrity,” athletic director Andy Carter said. “I appreciate his dedication to our student-athletes and our
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In support of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, healthcare workers at Mosaic Life Care went blue on Friday. By wearing blue, healthcare workers hope to bring awareness to colorectal cancer and support those who have been affected by it. Colon cancer is normally more common in people 50 years of age,
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Wailing sirens accompanied by extreme weather conditions are a familiar sound in Northwest Missouri in spring and summer. Severe Weather Preparedness Week, which is underway in Missouri and Kansas, is a chance for residents and emergency officials to make sure they are ready for whatever situations Mother Nature may
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University hosted it’s annual science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) career fair on Tuesday evening. The career fair is commonly known as “MO-Rise,” affording students and alumni the opportunity to interact network with employers in STEM based fields in both St. Joseph and Kansas City. “It
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St. Joseph residents will head to the polls on April 8 to vote for two school board members and to approve or deny a 60-cent property tax levy, known as Proposition 2, which covers the school district’s plans to move to a new two-high school model.
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News-Press NOW’s Leah Rainwater (left) and SJSD School Board Candidate Cassandra Veale (right) talk about Veale’s interests in running for School Board.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Community members can bid on auction items while helping youth in St. Joseph at a benefit event later this month.
Continue Reading ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Friday night brings the chance to play a familiar game with an international twist.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western students could see an all-new dentistry program offered in the coming years through a potential partnership with the UMKC School of Dentistry. UMKC leaders unveiled an expansion plan for a new School of Dentistry satellite program at Missouri Western State University this week, a partnership aimed at
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Area residents will get the chance to enjoy the great outdoors, win prizes and offer a boost to conservation efforts by joining Missouri’s first-ever competitive birdwatching challenge this spring. From May 1 to May 15, birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts from young kids to adults can participate in the inaugural
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School Board discussed salary preparations for the upcoming school year and new Early Learning Center boundaries. Proposed salary schedules for the 2025-2026 school year where discussed before heading to the agenda to be approved or denied by the School Board on Monday, March 24. The schedules
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Students at Hillyard Technical Center to be offered hands-on, simulated flight experiences. In a new, strategic partnership, Hillyard Technical Center and FlyTech Pilot Academy will provide immersive, in-motion flight experiences through a full-motion fight simulator. This opportunity comes to students through the guidance of Hillyard’s faculty and FlyTech Certified Instructors. The integration of
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — It’s sights like a local playground full of excited kids that make each day on the job all the more special for Jeff Atkins, St. Joseph’s newly-appointed parks director and a longtime stalwart of the department. “To know that you had a part in putting that playground there, it
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A child sits with a dog in the 2023 Run/Walk for the Paws 5K.
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Two men were seriously injured after a car crash Sunday morning. At 4:15 a.m. Sunday morning, a driver of a Ford F-150 crossed the center line of MO 46, colliding with a Dodge 1500. The Dodge traveled off the right side of the road and came to a stop off the north side of the road
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The Apple Blossom 5K has added a new challenge to the long standing tradition that support Sisters of Solace and St. Joseph residents’ physical health.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — It’s sights like a local playground full of excited kids that make each day on the job all the more special for Jeff Atkins, St. Joseph’s newly-appointed parks director and a longtime stalwart of the department. “To know that you had a part in putting that playground there, it
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Thousands of local residents will see a wide-ranging community survey distributed in the coming weeks, a tool seen as critical to identify strengths and weaknesses with the city’s core services. The survey, which takes roughly 15 minutes to fill out, will be made available online and randomly mailed to
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The United Way of Greater St. Joseph hosted their final Reading Adventure event on Friday.
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The Remington Nature Center, located at 1502 McArthur Dr., in St. Joseph, Missouri, closed on Wednesday, March 5, after losing power following a winter storm and high winds. Power was eventually restored after midnight on Friday, March 7.
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Young kids are introduced to the importance of agriculture through book reading by the Buchanan County Farm Bureau Friday morning.
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A police siren is shown in a file photo.
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The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted Herzog Contracting Corp. to resurface a section of Missouri Route 116 from U.S. Route 169 to U.S. Route 59 near Rushville beginning Monday, March 10.
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MSHP shares total calls for hazardous winter weather conditions on the road.
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The Missouri Sheriffs Association is emphasizing the needs for harsher sentencing laws in the state.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The time change on Sunday, March 9, can add to the sleep challenges kids face, however, experts have some helpful tips to address this challenge. The American Heart Association says that the average child only sleeps about six and a half hours per night, well below the recommended eight
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) Serving Cajun cuisine and an atmosphere to match, Boudreaux’s Louisiana Seafood and Steaks has moved locations downtown. The move marks a new chapter for the restaurant while maintaining its commitment to serving the same Cajon flavors that have made it a staple downtown. Previously located on corner of Jules and
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