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
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By NewsPress Now Our goal is to produce accurate, transparent and trustworthy coverage for members of an engaged and informed local electorate. And in northwest Missouri, that job is even more important. Elections today are different. Misinformation, AI-driven deep fakes and online security issues make it harder than ever to know where to go for
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By NewsPress Now Experienced teaching artists are needed for workshops at the St. Joseph Public Library. Those who specialize in painting, ceramics, drawing or jewelry making arts are being sought to conduct workshops that involve a minimum of eight sessions for older adults at the East Hills Library. The workshops will be planned with the
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By NewsPress Now Community members can help kids while having a little fun as part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl For Kids’ Sake event. The fundraiser is set for Friday, Aug. 2 at Revolution Lanes, with two bowling sessions at 6 and 8:30 p.m. Participants set up pages on bbbsbfks.org, and teams of
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By Chris Fortune Recent findings show the city of St. Joseph could save some money by splitting the indoor and outdoor facilities of a future sports complex. City council members continued to discuss the possible sports complex at a work session late Tuesday afternoon. Based on information from a feasibility study, city engineering staff found
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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
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By Leah Rainwater When people think of safety on the Fourth of July, they’re probably not thinking about what’s happening on their grill. For years, especially during the summer, the American Medical Association has warned anyone who uses a wire bristle brush to use caution. A wire-bristled brush can cause an array of health and
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By Ashley Luthans Whether residents celebrate Independence Day with a barbecue or a baseball game, fireworks displays will light up the sky in several spots around St. Joseph on Thursday. The City of St. Joseph will host a fireworks show in the North Shoppes at 9:30 p.m. on July 4. The fireworks are set to
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By NewsPress Now Benedictine College is still considering a potential new medical school on its Atchison, Kansas, campus, but it will do so alone. Officials said Tuesday that a partnership between Benedictine and Catholic Healthcare International to explore the possibility of a medical school has been amicably dissolved and the college is now moving forward
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) College-related costs are at an all-time high, and while many parents harbor concerns about the expense, they value the education their child is receiving. That’s according to the April 2024 College Ave survey. The survey found that while 89% of parents of four-year college students believe a college degree is important
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By Ashley Luthans In today’s financial climate, the idea of retirement may seem out of reach to many working-class Americans. Many members of Generation X are getting ready to retire, yet they don’t know if they will be able to comfortably support themselves without a job. According to Northwest Mutual’s 2024 Planning and Progress study,
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By Leah Rainwater Reed Chevrolet held its official opening ceremony on Monday morning, and the rain didn’t stop the community from celebrating the growth happening in St. Joseph. “If you haven’t had a chance to come out to the new Reed Chevrolet, it’s absolutely beautiful,” said Natalie Hawn, president and CEO of the St. Joseph
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By Kyle Schmidt Water levels in the Missouri River are creeping toward the moderate flood stage, and officials are keeping their eyes open for any risk the river can have to the land above. “There are a couple of areas that we want to watch out for,” said Bill Lamar, emergency manager. “Obviously we’re going
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By Charles Christian A retired army colonel and Vietnam veteran is selling the stories he has written about veterans to help others who have served. Milt Toratti has written over 140 books chronicling the lives of military veterans from the Civil War onward. He is going on a local book tour over the next three
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By Kirsten Stokes Hospice is a crucial aspect of end-of-life care that focuses on providing comfort and support to individuals facing terminal illnesses. “Everyone has the right to die with dignity, respect and peace, we make sure that we’re there to fulfill that. And not only that, but we want to make sure that the
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By Jazmine Knight With summer school ending for some students, many might think it’s time to put the school supplies away. However, summer learning is proven to be essential so students don’t fall behind or regress over the break. MidCity Excellence founder and CEO Kimberly Warren said their organization is trying to shape, mold and
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By NewsPress Now A former Maysville police chief is suing the city over his termination in a lawsuit filed on June 14. The complaint, filed by James Baker and his attorney in DeKalb County, names the mayor, city council members and the city clerk as defendants. It alleges that the city council did not follow
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By Chris Fortune A proposed treatment to eliminate the weeds in Lake Contrary will be explained later this summer in a public meeting. A press release from Buchanan County this week said a representative with Opterra Solutions will explain the functionality of a proposed enzyme treatment. Some residents have expressed concerns about what product may
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By Jenna Wilson The Samaritan Counseling Center received a generous donation this week on behalf of a former client who passed away unexpectedly due to a seizure. The family of Devin Delaney, who was a wildland firefighter, gave $1,120 to show appreciation for the services the nonprofit organization provided for their son and many others
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By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from June 21 to June 25 Alexis Taylor Swearingin to Rocket Mortgage LLC, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Brookdale Heights LT 9 Blk 3 $122,735. Ventura Homes LLC to Anisha Chinthalapally, Lecuru Richard, Thousand Oaks Plat 2 LT 107. Anisha Chinthalpally, Richard Lecuru to JPMorgan Chase Bank NA,
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Terry Lee Elliott, 55, and Theresa Marie Gatton, 54, both of Easton, Missouri. Connor James Dignan, 35, and Kristin Andrea Keely, 34, both of St. Joseph. Travis Robert Combs, 33, and Macey Hope Allen, 35, both of St. Joseph. Shy Lonn Chandler, 49, and Laura Lynn Campbell, 45, both of
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from June 18 to June 23 Ethan M. Jensen, 21, 212 E. Linn St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Taylor Houston Lanaman, 19, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Tyler M. Wood, 30, 3011 N. 9th St., warrant for failure to appear in court.
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from June 6 to June 24 4928 Frederick Ave., items stolen at convenience store. 126 Illinois Ave., items stolen at residence/home. 824 S. 23rd St., items stolen at residence/home. 1907 Sun Valley Rd., vehicle stolen at parking lot/garage. 405 N. Woodbine Rd., burglary at rental storage facility. 1801 Frederick Ave.,
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By Cameron Montemayor In the heart of Downtown St. Joseph, a vision for a new and diverse city market in the coming years is taking shape. If the dream becomes a reality, Downtown will see a new hub offering residents and families everything from live entertainment to vendors and artisans selling fresh produce, food and
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By Chris Fortune Members of the Maryville community honored an infant who was found dead at Mozingo Lake as the investigation into the case continues. The city of Maryville organized a graveside memorial service for the baby boy Thursday at Oak Hill Cemetery, where a crowd gathered and silently listened as a local pastor shared
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By Jazmine Knight Superintendent Gabe Edgar announced Wednesday that he will be leaving his role after the 2024-25 academic year and beginning a new chapter in his life. Edgar began his 28-year career in public education in the Marceline R-V school district as a business teacher and coach. He was hired in 2019 as St.
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By Cameron Montemayor The question surrounding Lake Contrary’s ownership can at times be traced back to the earliest years of the state of Missouri, with authority over the lake bed being impacted by court rulings, legal opinions and other acts in the time since. Despite that, gray areas still exist. Now, county officials are working
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By Leah Rainwater Frederick Avenue may look a little emptier without one familiar dealership. Reed Automotive Group relocated its Chevrolet dealership from Frederick Avenue to Commonwealth Court, 4525 Commons Drive, about three weeks ago. One of Reed’s owners, Trevin Reed, said it all has to do with better serving the St. Joseph area. “The building
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By Kyle Schmidt Joshua Brandon, director and writer of “25 Miles to Normal,” and stars Bruce Davison and Lucas Bryant visited News-Press NOW morning edition Thursday. The men said everyone on the crew is enjoying their time in St. Joseph and added that the community has been great to them. They will film in Kansas City
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By NewsPress Now The author of a National Book Award winner will be signing copies of her book, which features a well-known local historic home, on Friday in St. Joseph. Kelee Katillac is one of the authors of “Historic Style: Honoring the Past With Design for Today.” The work was chosen as Coffee Table Book
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