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Events promote domestic violence awareness

By Kendra Simpson Local businesses and organizations are working together in October to bring awareness to domestic violence in St. Joseph. Every minute, an average of 24 people in the United States are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner, totaling more than 12 million women and men each year. That’s

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St. Joseph leaders visit local military base

By Ashley Luthans Leaders from the St. Joseph area came together Friday at the Missouri Air National Guard’s 139th Airlift Wing for the third annual Civic Leadership Academy. Attendees were able to see the inner workings of the airlift wing while meeting the men and women who work to keep the base running. The purpose

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Program offers another tool to families from other cultures

By Jazmine Knight The St. Joseph School District has a new program to help parents from other cultures become leaders in their children’s education. The Family Leadership Institute (FLI) is designed to help non-English-speaking families become advocates and involved in their student’s school. “It benefits the students because they have their parents interested in what

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Vital statistics for Sept. 26

By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Aaron Joseph Prawitz, 32, and Hillary June Todd, 32, both of Cosby, Missouri. Dillon Ray Jeffers, 27, and Cheyenne Nicole Crockett, 29, both of St. Joseph. Warren Ray Stalker, 62, and Samantha Elizabeth Vermillion, 29, both of Faucett, Missouri. Shawn Michael Geary, 54, and Audra Jo Caudill, 41, both of

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Thefts and Vandalism for Sept. 27

By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Sept. 12 to Sept. 22 702 S. 26th St., items stolen at residence/home. 1802 Frederick Ave., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 212 N. 16th St., vehicle theft at residence/home. 3629 Gene Field Rd., items stolen at residence/home. 5615 S. 9th St., items stolen at residence/home. 3022 S. Belt Highway,

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Arrests for Sept. 27

By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from Sept. 17 to Sept. 23 James Rowan Armstrong, 64, 1005 Ridenbaugh St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Sayley Ann Ray Cox, 23, 3511 S. 11th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Dylan Ray Kelley, 28, 801 Roosevelt Ave., warrant for failure to appear in court.

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Severe obesity is on the rise in the U.S.

By Associated Press Obesity is high and holding steady in the U.S., but the proportion of those with severe obesity — especially women — has climbed since a decade ago, according to new government research. The U.S. obesity rate is about 40%, according to a 2021-2023 survey of about 6,000 people. Nearly 1 in 10

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Sideline Spirit: East Buchanan Cheer

By Kirsten Stokes This week’s Sideline Spirit features the East Buchannan cheerleading team. Competing in the 2A Missouri coaching cheerleading association competition, the squad of 17 is ready to get their bid at regionals for a shot at a state trophy. “We have a lot of DUAL SPORT athletes. So, between volleyball, golf, cheer and

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St. Joseph native, entrepreneur selected to speak at World Economic Forum in Switzerland

By Cameron Montemayor Major accomplishments in the field of artificial intelligence and business are leading St. Joseph native Austin Ambrozi and his burgeoning company to one of the world’s leading stages for economic development. Ambrozi, co-founder and COO of Doxci and its AI-powered document processing technology, was recently selected along with other members of the

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Candidates challenge Graves for U.S. rep seat

By Jenna Wilson The race is on for candidates looking to represent Missouri’s 6th congressional district and take incumbent Sam Graves long-standing position in the U.S. House of Representatives. Graves, a Republican native of Tarkio in the state’s northwest corner, is running for the 12th time and has held the seat for more than 23

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