By NewsPress Now Barbara Phifer Party: Democratic Previous offices: state representative Key issues/experience: maintaining free and fair elections, uplifting business in the state and supporting public libraries Website: https://votephifer.wordpress.com/
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – The holidays are such a delicious time of year. Halloween candy can last until Thanksgiving, the whole house smells of baking cookies, and chocolates and other sweet treats can be found around the house. It’s also respiratory virus season, when families will typically stock up on medicines to treat those
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Sponsored by Sanofi Life often brings surprises, and many can be welcome. However, sometimes being caught off guard can be scary or overwhelming. This is especially true when it comes to your health, for example receiving an unexpected diagnosis like that of type 1 diabetes. People often find out they
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By Cameron Montemayor Park workers officially began paving the way for St. Joseph’s first advanced skate park by demolishing the old facility on Maple Leaf Parkway on Monday. St. Joseph crews were up bright and early with heavy equipment tearing out and transporting large concrete sections of the previous skate park in north St. Joseph
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By Cameron Montemayor Downtown travelers may have noticed crews covering up the well-known “Civic Arena” lettering on the west and south sides of the facility on Monday. Workers with Yellow Frog Graphics, a St. Joseph-based company, used boom lifts to reach the top level and prepare the exterior for the installation of two new permanent
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By Kyle Schmidt Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Lucas Kunce continued his campaign trail Monday with a rally at the Trail Theatre in St. Joseph. Missourians will see several names on the Nov. 5 ballot for U.S. Senate. Kunce, a Jefferson City native is going up against Republican incumbent Josh Hawley, as well as Better Party
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By NewsPress Now Another donation is helping with the finishing touches as the inspireU Children’s Discovery Center enters its final weeks of construction. According to officials with the Mosaic Life Care Foundation, the Proper/Fricke family made a $120,000 donation towards the $19 million project. The money will help with special programming and events during Children’s
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By NewsPress Now Reviewing your Medicare options could save you money (Family Features) If you’re enrolled in Medicare, it’s important to remember Medicare Open Enrollment runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 each year. This is the time for people with Medicare to compare their prescription drug and health coverage options for the upcoming year.
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) It doesn’t take much for cold and flu symptoms to take over. Even a mild case of the sniffles can make it difficult to navigate the demands of everyday life. It’s virtually impossible to avoid germs altogether, but you can make sure you’re ready to fight off an infection, whether
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By NewsPress Now Lower Your COPD Risk at Any Age (Family Features) Breathing: You may take it for granted, but your lungs are important, and so is protecting them. No matter how old you are, you can take action to prevent certain lung conditions, like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. It’s a serious lung
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) Medicare Open Enrollment, which runs from Oct. 15-Dec. 7 each year, is the one time you can review, compare and make changes to your Medicare health and prescription drug plans for the next year. Because plans – and your health – can change, it’s important to compare plans every year.
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By Jazmine Knight St. Joseph school leaders are seeking to improve communication with parents who have limited or no English skills with a new position. As the immigrant population increases, LaTonya Williams, president of the school board, thinks it’s important that the district is prioritizing English learners as adults. “It’s good in order to give
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By Jenna Wilson With just a few weeks until the 2024 November election, some convicted felons may wonder if they can cast a vote. State laws on convicted felons voting vary by state, but Missouri is one of the 15 that allow individuals to earn back their right to cast a ballot after serving their
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By Ashley Luthans New businesses are opening their doors at several locations around town. Black Kat Salvage II is an antique store located at 902 Edmond St. that features multiple vendors. The store is full of vintage items, clothing and more. “It’s just an eclectic mix of items that people have collected over the years
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By Charles Christian Halloween brings fun for kids and also challenges for parents who worry about health in the middle of all the sweet treats. Dr. Carmen Ford of Peacock Pediatrics said that moderation is key. “Start by setting limits,” Ford said. “Maybe something like two pieces a day from the buckets or bags of
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By Kirsten Stokes Respiratory virus season is here and health officials emphasize that October is the optimal time for vaccinations to prevent severe illness. Vaccines for COVID-19, influenza and RSV are currently available. Although the respiratory virus season typically reaches its peak between December and March, the Centers for Disease Control advises getting vaccinations in
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By Charles Christian More than just a bank, Holy Rosary Credit Union on St. Joseph Avenue is a gateway to a new beginning. This is especially true for those new to the United States and seeking a financial start. Isaura Garcia, the credit union manager, said many who apply for loans start with almost nothing,
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By Kendra Simpson For over four decades, the AFL-CIO has helped disadvantaged families in the region with the Adopt-a-Family program, but because of its past success, the program now has new guidelines to qualify for assistance. The Adopt-a-Family program started in 1983 when radio DJs got tired of the Cabbage Patch Kid craze. Rather than
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By Cameron Montemayor Missouri American Water customers in St. Joseph and statewide could see a near $20 monthly increase to their water bills if approved by state regulators in the coming months. Missouri American Water Company has requested a 34.4% increase in rates for water and sewer services, or about $166.6 million annually. This would
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By Jazmine Knight School lockdowns, fires or tornado drills can be daunting for any student. For a student who is deaf or blind, however, the situation can be all the more difficult to navigate. For Isaiah Middendorf, a visually impaired sixth grader in the Stewartsville School District, he’s used to having accommodations made for him,
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By Jenna Wilson Missouri driver’s license offices will be closed for several days next month to implement driver’s license testing process changes in an effort to streamline and modernize the system. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Missouri Department of Revenue has secured a new modernized system for driver licensing, and driver examination
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By Chris Fortune Grabbing a cup of coffee from The Human Bean meant a little more this Friday. The drive-thru coffee stand at 4414 Commons Dr. served food and drinks to benefit local breast cancer patients with Coffee for a Cure, its annual partnership effort with Mosaic Life Care. It’s a day where 100% of
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Nathan Tre Massey, 27, and Angel Lynn Ruby, 25, both of Country Club, Missouri. Jason Paul Albright, 38, and Jessica Jo Ray, 35, both of St. Joseph. James Franklin Glasgow II, 34, and Cassandra Noelle Tucker, 32, both of St. Joseph. Dylon Prescott Taylor, 34, and Taylor Elizabeth Jackson, 30,
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By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from Oct. 10 to Oct. 15 GSH Enterprises 1 LLC to First Security Bank, South Park LT 25 Blk 8 $63,600. Jonathan Novak, Lindsey Novak to HNB National Bank, Saxton Heights LTS 42 43 Blk 2 $252,000. Samuel March III to Housing & Urban Development, Mason Place PT
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from Oct. 8 to Oct. 14 Aaron Ashley Landers, 39, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Danae Lynn Howard, 49, 505 S. 6th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Jessica Monet Coker, 47, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Bernard
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Oct. 3 to Oct. 14 3404 Lafayette St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 3416 Pear St., burglary at rental storage facility. 6311 Morris St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 509 S. 10th St., burglary at residence/home. 5201 N. Belt Highway, items stolen at department/discount store. 201 Texas Ave., items stolen at
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press People infected with the COVID-19 virus in 2020 may have double the risk for future heart attacks, strokes or premature death from any cause up to three years later – even if they never showed signs of severe illness, according to new research. The risk may be considerably higher in people hospitalized
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press When a woman has a mammogram, the most important finding is whether there’s any sign of breast cancer. The second most important finding is whether her breasts are dense. Since early September, a new U.S. rule requires mammography centers to inform women about their breast density — information that isn’t entirely new
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By Associated Press A health care spending surge looms in the new year, and Business Group on Health is helping employers understand it. The nonprofit found in a recent survey that large employers expect the cost to treat patients will jump nearly 8% next year before they make coverage changes to address it. That’s the
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By Jazmine Knight For years, ACT scores were a key piece to college admissions. But now, schools are putting more emphasis on other factors like GPA as opposed to one test. Amid the COVID pandemic, many colleges and universities made the switch to test-optional models to accommodate the cancellations at ACT testing sites. Megan McCamy,
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