A sweet St. Joseph legacy: Chase Candy Company turns 150
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Chase Candy Company is celebrating its 150th birthday, a milestone in St. Joseph’s sweet history.Â
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Missouri minimum wage rises to $15 an hour under new law
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â Starting Jan. 1, Missouri’s minimum wage was set to increase from $13.75 to $15 an hour.
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Local businesses get World Cup-ready with new Chamber workshop series
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)– Local businesses can get a head start on the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a series of readiness workshops.Â
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Local friends turn creative vision into new Downtown coffee spot
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)– A coffee shop, which started as a lunch conversation between two friends, is set to open in Downtown St. Joseph on Feb. 14.
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Minimum wage in Missouri jumps to $15 an hour beginning Thursday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The second of two planned increases to Missouri’s minimum wage is set to take effect on Thursday, jumping by more than a dollar.Â
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Moony’s Coffee moving from food truck to Downtown location next February
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In the early months of the new year, a local coffee shop will have a new stationary home in the heart of Downtown St. Joseph.
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Gift returns spike after the holidays, what you need to know
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Christmas gifts don’t always stick. Every year, Americans return tens of billions of dollars’ worth of unwanted presents, with returns jumping 25%–35% right after Dec. 26. The post-holiday rush keeps stores and delivery services busy well into January.
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Over 50% of consumers shop the week leading up to and after Christmas Day, according to NRF survey
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — According to data from the National Retail Federation (NRF), 50% of holiday shoppers planned to shop the week leading up to Christmas Day.
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Big Daddy & Sons BBQ opening second restaurant next March on St. Joseph Avenue
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Northside residents will soon be able to enjoy the taste of hickory and cherry smoked BBQ from a popular local barbeque restaurant next spring.
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Chamber of Commerce shares Shop St. Joe Second Chance Prize numbers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce shared the Shop St. Joe Second Chance Prize numbers on its website less than a week after the Grand Prize and Small Business Bonus numbers were announced.
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Hardee’s closes in St. Joseph, one of multiple closures across the region
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â The St. Joseph Hardee’s became the latest location to close its doors Saturday with more than a dozen restaurants reportedly closing in recent weeks across the country.
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Shop St Joseph $10K grand prize claimed
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â A St. Joseph resident was able to bring home $10K shortly after the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce announced its winning Shop St. Joe numbers.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce is set to draw the prize winners for its annual Shop St. Joseph raffle.
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New ’80s-themed arcade brings unique family fun to Savannah Â
SAVANNAH, Mo. (KQTV)–Â A passion for video games helped shape the direction of a new 1980s-themed arcade in Savannah.
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Better Business Bureau: Top 10 holiday scams to avoid
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – As the holiday season gets underway, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is sharing ten holiday scams to avoid.
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Law enforcement urges shoppers to stay safe this holiday season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â With Christmas just around the corner, consumers are still finishing up their last-minute shopping.
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Abelardo’s Mexican Fresh opening second location in Midtown St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Midtown St. Joseph is set to ring in the new year with the opening of a wildly popular Mexican restaurant in a well-known former building.
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Local boutique sees holiday boost as shoppers turn to vintage goods
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Retailers, large and small, have noticed a difference in consumer habits, specifically toward vintage items.
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St. Joseph Lions Club kicks off annual fruit sale to support local charities Â
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)– The St. Joseph Host Lions Club brings in fresh fruit from Florida annually, and sells it locally—a longtime tradition that helps them serve the community and raise funds for local charities and organizations.Â
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Local shoppers have one weekend left to enter to win $10K
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce said Monday, Dec. 15, is the last day for shoppers to collect tickets for its annual Shop St. Joseph holiday program.
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Maryville Amazon facility open for business
Maryville, Mo. (KQTV) — Amazon announced its new Maryville facility is open for business just in time for Christmas.
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Santa sessions now available at East Hills Shopping Center
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce will celebrate one local business, which helps create lasting family memories during the holiday season.
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St. Joseph debuts ‘The Launch Pad,’ a new hub for entrepreneurs and innovation
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Amid a sea of doubters in the early going of his new business, local entrepreneur Brian Juhl remembers the profound impact one fellow entrepreneur’s belief made in his journey.
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St. Joseph experiences online job surplus
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — St. Joseph has been seen by Axios News as one of the top cities for job opportunities and growth on Indeed.
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St. Joseph to host international tour operators and writers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is hosting 12 international tour operators and journalists as they look to explore all the city has to offer.
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The Honey Baked Ham Company eyeing St. Joseph for next location
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The famed spiral-sliced ham is coming to St. Joseph.
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Demolition begins at B&J Skate Center after summer fire
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — As crews demolish the nearly 50-year-old building once filled with childhood memories, the smell of popcorn and family traditions, the St. Joseph community is mourning its loss.
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St. Joseph enters its entrepreneur era
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Entrepreneurs could explore a new opportunity to launch their dream at St. Joseph’s Launch Pad.
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Espresso on the go: D.B’s Coffee truck opens in St. Joseph and surrounding areas
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One new business is adding a wrinkle to the local coffee industry and bringing the ever popular drink straight to the customer.
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Pappy’s Grill closes in St. Joseph after 20 years in business
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After two decades in business, a stalwart eatery on Messanie Street has closed its doors due to challenging economic conditions.
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