Columbia lawmaker and nurse shares COVID-19 experience amid changing vaccine guidelines
It’s been more than five years after the COVID-19 pandemic but it still weighs heavily on some nurses.
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UPCO to host pet vaccine clinic
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — UPCO will host a low-cost vaccine clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday, Sept. 20, with veterinarian Bob Peters, DVM, providing services.
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St Joseph Sports Commission hosts press conference for St Joseph Marathon
ST JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — With the St. Joseph Marathon scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 27, the St Joseph Sports Commission (SJCC) hosted a press conference to further explain the details of the St Joseph marathon. The third annual St Joseph Marathon in addition to the full 26.2 mile marathon, the event also features a
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MoWest to feature alumni art in exhibition
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Drew Brown Art Gallery in Potter Hall at Missouri Western State University will host an exhibition of art by alumni and friends.
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Buchanan County Courthouse to close for generator upgrade
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County Courthouse will be closed from Friday through Monday for a scheduled cutover to a new emergency generator system.
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Big gift for little learners: Free InspireU access for SJSD kindergarteners
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One local mom is already seeing the benefits of the free InspireU membership.
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MSHP shares fall safety tips
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In the fall, typically, there are more accidents, according to auto accident data from Carfax.
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City maps out $1.5M upgrades to Fairview Golf Course after clearing hurdles
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph Parks and Recreation is setting the stage for long-awaited improvements to Fairview Golf Course after years of obstacles for one of the earliest scheduled parks tax projects.
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Missouri senators push for ICE training at Fort Leonard Wood
Each of Missouri’s U.S. senators is asking the Trump administration to make Fort Leonard Wood in Pulaski County an ICE training center.
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St. Joseph man restores St. Patrick’s Cathedral sign
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One local man is working to preserve a family legacy.
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Central Missouri Honor Flight’s last ride held Monday
Columbia welcomed home 70 area veterans Monday night after a day trip to Washington D.C.
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St. Joseph woman shares frustration after thieves target her vehicles
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A St. Joseph woman said she’s fed up with thieves targeting her vehicles.
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Suspect in assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah is charged with aggravated murder and weapon and obstruction offenses
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Suspect in assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah is charged with aggravated murder and weapon and obstruction offenses.
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Second Harvest kicks off first ‘Dine out for Hunger’ event
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — Second Harvest is partnering with local restaurants to combat hunger during Hunger Action Month.
Continue ReadingEnjoying fall activities without breaking the bank
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — The first day of fall is less than a week away, and people are eager for the cooler temperatures to stick around, colorful scenery and seasonal activities.
Continue ReadingNWMO Republican Club celebrates 40th Anniversary
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A club founded in 1985 will celebrate its 40th Anniversary at the Club’s Annual Picnic in about one week. The Northwest Missouri Republican Club has served as a hub for civic engagement, fellowship and political involvement for decades. The Picnic will take place at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.
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New York judge tosses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, lets murder count stand
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge on Tuesday dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in New York state’s case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but he kept the state’s second-degree murder charges against him.
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Tracking a warm Tuesday followed by a wet week ahead
Tracking a warm Tuesday followed by a wet week ahead
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One dead in Holt County crash
HOLT COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An Atchison, Kansas, man is dead after a one-car crash Monday in Holt County.
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Utility work to close section of Frederick Avenue
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Scheduled work on a water line replacement project this week will close a part of Frederick Avenue.
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Water main break causes East Hills Library to close early
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Public Library branch at East Hills closed early on Monday due to a water main break that left the building without water for several hours.
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IT professional gives expert tips for cybersecurity
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Via public records requests from News-Press NOW, it was indicated that the City of St. Joseph suffered a cyberattack that attacked local networks and exposed thousands of citizens’ data.
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Missouri volunteers lend helping hand tagging monarch butterflies during fall migration
HOLT COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The prairies of Northwest Missouri were fluttering with activity as community scientists and residents gathered this past weekend to offer a helping hand with migrating monarch butterfly research efforts.
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SJSD upgrades intercoms system for safer classrooms
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District installed a new intercom system throughout the district as a part of the 2024 bond project.
Continue Reading One person seriously injured in Daviess County crash
DAVIESS COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One adult and one child were injured in an ATV crash Sunday in Daviess County.
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Two lawsuits, one ‘citizen’s veto’ filed since Gov. Kehoe’s special session on redistricting
People Not Politicians, a non-partisan organization, filed a referendum on Friday, aimed at giving voters the chance to approve or deny Gov. Mike Kehoe’s “Missouri First” map. This is the third challenge to the governor’s map.
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Car hijacking ends near Frederick Avenue, suspect identified
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Sunday morning, the St. Joseph Police Department responded to an armed carjacking in the 800 block of South 24th Street.
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Innocence Project speaker coming to MoWest
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A man released from prison for murder due to a false conviction will speak at a Constitution Day event at Missouri Western State University.
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North Church of God celebrated its 95th anniversary with community members
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) –North Church of God was celebrating its 95th anniversary on Sept. 14, with a cookout, inflatables and games. From bounce houses to backyard games, the event was packed with family-friendly fun, kicking off at 11 a.m. and rolling into a potluck picnic by 12:30 pm. “Its my home church
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Truck flips on I-29
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Two lanes on northbound I-29 are backed up due to a crash involving a box truck.
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