By Cameron Montemayor City Council gave the green light on Monday to provide funds for a new fleet of SUVs for the St. Joseph Police Department. Council members authorized a contract with Don Brown Chevrolet of St. Louis to use $1,071,440 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to purchase 20 sterling grey 2025 Chevy Tahoes,
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By Jazmine Knight The St. Joseph School District released its Annual Performance Report Monday, showcasing gains in several areas that move the needle closer to accreditation goals. Results are based on student performance during statewide assessments showing math and social studies scores rising. For 2024, the St. Joseph School District has a composite score of
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) Clinical trials are necessary for finding new ways of preventing, detecting or treating diseases, but often, limited participation creates challenges for meeting clinical trial goals. Despite decades of effort and strategies to identify and address barriers to recruiting and enrolling study participants, recruitment challenges persist, particularly among women, older adults
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By Leah Rainwater The St. Joseph Health Department could potentially see roof renovations thanks to American Rescue Plan Act ARPA funds. “This building was completed in 1909, so it’s a 115 year old facility,” said Kendra Bundy, the assistant health director at the health department. “Just over time, as things age or as wear and
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By Charles Christian Cold weather is here and community shelters are spending time and money to provide a safe place for the homeless community. Major Ron Key of the Salvation Army said winter presents safety challenges for those without homes, and his agency does its best to meet their needs. “We have nine apartments and
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By Leah Rainwater The Kansas City Invention Convention is expanding its program to include students throughout Missouri and parts of Kansas. The convention is an annual event presented by the Linda Hall Library, “One of the world’s leading independent science research libraries”, located at 5109 Cherry Street in Kansas City, Missouri, near the University of Missouri –
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By Leah Rainwater One woman was transported to Mosaic with minor injuries following a car vs. building crash on Friday night. Law enforcement responded just after 6 p.m. According to the St. Joseph Police Department, the woman was traveling South on 6th Street when she got dizzy causing her to swerve and crash into the
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By Kendra Simpson St. Joseph residents can help bring holiday cheer to those in need by donating to the 2nd annual “Miracle on 8th Street” donation drive. The YWCA has asked for help from the community in providing new gifts for their shelter residents and other program participants. “I think that a lot of people
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By Jazmine Knight It all started 53 years ago, when the University of Missouri — Kansas City Medical School was established by some visionaries who believed medical education could be taught in a better way. “A better way consisted of a couple of things,” said Dr. Alexander Norbash, UMKC Medical School dean and professor. “One
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By Ashley Luthans A wheelchair drive is happening in St. Joseph on Friday, Nov. 22, asking people to donate wheelchairs, walkers and canes. Spine and Sport Physical Therapy is hosting the drive for “Wheels for the World” which is part of the Joni and Friends organization. The drive aims to bring mobility devices to people
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By NewsPress Now A St. Joseph School District librarian is being honored as part of a statewide competition. Lindsay Holland of Spring Garden Middle School is Librarian of the Year for the Northwest Region and will now be considered for the state title by the Missouri Association of School Librarians. According to the district, Holland
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By NewsPress Now The New Nodaway Humane Society, a “no-kill” shelter in Maryville, Missouri, is hosting a “Home 4 the Holidays” pet adoption event. The shelter is located at 829 S Depot St. and is open from 1 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and from 1 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. All
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Leslie Neil Parnell, 49, and Joey Danielle Thompson, 48, both of St. Joseph. Cody Warren Cooper, 29, and Sarah Jessica Wilson, 29, both of St. Joseph. Ernesto Lazaro Cob Boucourt, 26, and Yanelis De La Cardidad Toledo Vigueras, 41, both of St. Joseph. Colin Lo Poss, 29, Beatrice, Nebraska, and
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By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from Nov. 14 to Nov. 19 James Chaney, Cierra Chaney to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Northridge Estates Plat 1 LT 16 $55,380. Chance Farquhar, Katherine Farquhar to US Bank NA, Northridge Estates LT 66 $282,150. Kallie Hawkins to US Bank NA, 1 57 36 PT SW Quarter
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Every student deserves a fair shot. Fortunately, opportunities exist to help people with disabilities pursue the education and training they need to succeed in their chosen career path. Since 2017, Wells Fargo has partnered with Scholarship America to award 253 renewable scholarships to students with disabilities. Recently renamed “The Stacey Milbern
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Nov. 7 to Nov. 17 210 E. Kansas St., items stolen at other/unknown. 174 Countryside Ln., items stolen at residence/home. 3414 S. 22nd St., items stolen at other/unknown. 1027 Ridenbaugh St., items stolen at residence/home. 4303 Commonwealth Ct., items stolen at restaurant. 2422 S. 17th St., items stolen at
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported Nov. 12 to Nov. 18 Jessica L. Noland, 32, 1410 Sacramento St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Kenneth Clefton Evans Jr., 36, 1401 N. 36th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Kyle Arthur Norman, 24, 4509 Stonecrest Ter., warrant for failure to appear in court. Jennifer
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By Jazmine Knight Lindbergh Elementary hosted a Glow Read Night on Thursday to support literacy while incorporating a little fun. The halls of Lindbergh were filled with tables of age appropriate literacy activities. Kindergartners utilized magnetic letters to spell out words. From there, teachers had students switch out letters to create new words. For example,
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By Cameron Montemayor An approaching cutoff for the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds has city leaders prioritizing final plans for spending the last remaining dollars. Officials are plowing ahead to finish the last ARPA contracts and ordinances with a self-imposed December deadline looming. The city initially received about $38 million in ARPA funding,
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By Chris Fortune A new animal care facility will be built near the Shoppes at North Village in an area busy with development over the past year. Buchanan County Commissioners closed on the sale of land at 5423 North Pointe Dr. this week. The property is just north of where a new My Place Hotel
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By Ashley Luthans Cars lined Grand Avenue on Thursday morning as residents claimed boxes filled with all the ingredients for Thanksgiving dinner. Volunteers assisted at Second Harvest Community Food Bank with the 14th annual free annual Turkey Day distribution. Vouchers were given out to qualifying community members last week, inviting them to pick up food for
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By Kirsten Stokes The holidays can be difficult for anyone, but for those already struggling with mental health issues, the stresses of the season can become too much. When that happens, a phone can be a lifeline. That’s the goal of the 988 hotline, which was launched nationally in 2022 to be the mental health
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By By: Nicole Scott The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is accepting donations for its “Officers with Kids” Christmas program. Each year, community members donate money to the sheriff’s office so deputies can take area children and families shopping for the holiday. Donations can be dropped off at the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, which also accepts
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By Leah Rainwater Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and some community organizations are working to make sure everyone has a turkey on the table. On Wednesday, InterServ handed out turkeys and sides to families in need for the holiday. “We gave 100 vouchers, so we have 100 turkeys and 100 bags of sides that
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By Jazmine Knight Missouri Western State University announced on Wednesday that they have hired a new provost. Dr. Jay Johnson has been appointed as provost and vice president of academic affairs. Johnson says it’s an honor to assume the role. He believes Missouri Western is a leader in economic and social mobility for the St.
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By Ashley Luthans A new after-school club has been formed at Lindbergh Elementary School with help from a local business. More than 20 ukulele kits were donated by Lanham Music to help form the club. Sara Verduzco, an employee at Lanham, said the business wanted to give back and bring music to everyone. “We love
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By Cameron Montemayor St. Joseph’s 122-year-old Downtown Public Library will see a long awaited facelift thanks to a local grant aimed at improving historic streetscapes. City council members approved an agreement with GKW Group, LLC, at its last meeting to provide $61,980 worth of masonry repairs to the historic building at 927 Felix Street. Opened
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By Chris Fortune Red Kettle campaigns are well underway nationally, but fewer bells are ringing at St. Joseph storefronts this year. The local Salvation Army at 602 Messanie St. has four paid bell ringers instead of the usual six or seven, but support from volunteers is helping set a Red Kettle goal of $100,000. Bell
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By NewsPress Now St. Joseph School District attendance is at its highest rate since the COVID-19 pandemic ended. District officials released the year-to-date attendance report for November, showing rates increased from the August report. District attendance currently sits at 85.89%. K-12 attendance rates have improved compared to 2023 with ninth grade leading by almost 7%
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By NewsPress Now The St. Joseph School District is asking for the community’s input as leaders look toward the future. A survey titled “Portrait of a Graduate” asks for a list of essential characteristics people believe are necessary for a student’s future success. The district has put together a team of stakeholders, students, educators and
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