Business/Consumer

By Ashley Luthans Community members were able to pick up one last drink from a local coffee shop before they closed their doors on Friday. Toe Beans Coffee House is serving drinks from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, marking the last day to buy beverages from the shop. The owner of

By Cameron montemayor Electricity bills for St. Joseph residents and 270,000 customers across more than a dozen Missouri counties will increase in the new year. The Missouri Public Service Commission gave its approval on Friday, Dec. 20, to revised base rates for Evergy Missouri West customers. The 7% increase equates to roughly $8 per month,

By Leah Rainwater If you’re entertaining or hosting family for the holidays, doing so can sometimes raise your energy bill. Evergy came up with a list of ways to save a few extra bucks this holiday season. “We try to offer tips to help people not only be energy efficient but can also save them

By Leah Rainwater Shoppers may soon notice they’re spending a few more pennies on purchases at some stores in St. Joseph. One year after turning down a bill that would turn the Shoppes at North Village into a community improvement district, the tax initiative has been approved. Interim City Manager, Clint Thompson said the goal

By NewsPress Now The Provident Brunch House and Brewery will be closing its Downtown restaurant this weekend. In a social media post, the owner of the business said Saturday will be the brewery’s final day open to the public. The location at 513 Francis St. will be open from noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday,

By Chris Fortune Members from the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce are helping the Mosaic Life Care Foundation celebrate its newly finished inspireU Children’s Discovery Center today. Mosaic Life Care Foundation board members gave remarks during the ribbon-cutting event at 521 Felix St. and thanked the donors who helped make the Children’s Discovery Center possible.

By Chris Fortune A Downtown bookstore received an early holiday gift from an author who supports independent sellers. The Story Collective at 114 S. Seventh St. received the James Patterson Holiday Bookstore Bonus this week. Author Patterson supports independent booksellers by pledging a total of $300,000, with $500 going to 600 shops through the program.

By Nicole Scott Monday is the last day to collect tickets for this year’s Shop St. Joseph drawing.  Participating businesses have been giving customers one ticket per $10 purchase. However, no purchase is required to win the $10,000 grand prize, the $2,500 Shop Small Business bonus or any of the second-chance prizes.  The St. Joseph

By Chris Fortune Mosaic Life Care Foundation leaders achieved their goal of opening the Children’s Discovery Center debt-free. A group within the foundation worked for nearly three years to cross the fundraising finish line, which ensures the Children’s Discovery Center will sustain itself in the coming years. “We’ve just continued to have generous people come

By Charles Christian Shopping locally offers both a unique gift experience and a boost to the local economy. Local shops in downtown St. Joseph are already decorated and ready for the Christmas rush. After Black Friday and Local Business Saturday, shops are hoping that positive momentum carries into the Christmas season. Finding gifts for the

By NewsPress Now A Downtown shop will be shifting to an online space. The owner of The Unique Unicorn in St. Joseph announced on social media that she will close her physical storefront at 618 Francis St. at the end of December. However, this is not the end of the business. In the post, she

By Ashley Luthans A football player turned entrepreneur brought a message about the importance of positivity to the audience at the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce’s annual Chairman’s Breakfast on Thursday. The keynote speaker, Jon McGraw, was a professional football player for 10 years and a safety with the Kansas City Chiefs from 2007 to

By Nicole Scott Savannah, Missouri, residents have a new grocery store option. Dollar General announced on Monday the opening of a new DG Market at 1605 N. Highway 71. It features a section of fresh meat and produce along with brands and products that other Dollar General Stores carry. “We are excited to provide Savannah

By Jazmine Knight A local business recently celebrated the grand opening of its first storefront. Balloons D’Lux, located at 3508 N. Belt Highway, hosted a grand opening at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2. The business specializes in personalized balloon garlands, arches, centerpieces and more using biodegradable, natural latex balloons. Owner Johanna Kline started Balloons