MoWest to reveal library renovations
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held to reveal $2.5 million in renovations to the main floor of Missouri Western State University’s library.
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MoWest students go international at SIGGRAPH computer graphics conference
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Three students from Missouri Western State University closed out the summer on an international stage at the SIGGRAPH 2025 conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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Active shooter hoaxes put colleges across the country on edge
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â Several college campuses in the region and across the United States are off to a nerve-wracking start of the school year.
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Sidewalk upgrades near completion at three SJSD schools
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â The St. Joseph School District has just wrapped up sidewalk improvement projects that kicked off back in the fall of 2024.Â
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MoWest and SJSD explain ideas behind new direct admission program
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University and the St. Joseph School District have partnered to offer students direct admission to MoWest.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University welcomed more than 800 new students on its campus for the first day of classes.
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MoWest professor and students give take on AI usage
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The ever-growing artificial intelligence industry has been gaining traction in schools.
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SJSD aims to boost focus, cuts cell phones from classrooms Â
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District rolled out a new rule in 2025 — no cell phones in the classroom.Â
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St. Joseph School Board prepares for key updates in classrooms and facilities
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â The St. Joseph School Board is set to have its first meeting after the first day of school. Key items on the agenda include upgrades and revisions to report cards.
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Cole County Judge denies temporary restraining order in school choice case
Cole County Judge Brian Stumpe on Monday denied the temporary restraining order the Missouri National Education Association sought against House Bill 12, which would give $50 million to the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program for families to use on private school tuition.
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Student group alleges MU is erasing Black voices after event was canceled over name
The Legion of Black Collegians claims the University of Missouri is trying to erase its presence, while administrators cite inclusivity concerns over a canceled event.
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MoWest faces enrollment struggles while NWMSU sees growth
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University is facing a steep enrollment decline — a trend that has played out over the last five years and is raising concerns about long-term sustainability.
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New school year, new school lunches
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Every kid looks forward to lunchtime in school, and during a time for students to fuel their bodies, it’s important to fill plates with healthy food options.
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From classroom to career: SJSD educators gain hands-on experience to take back to classrooms Â
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District gave local educators a chance to step outside the classroom this summer. Â
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Edison Elementary students excited to be back at school
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â Tuesday morning, students around St. Joseph returned to the classrooms after a long summer.
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From jitters to joy: SJSD welcomes students for first day of school
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The first day of school always brings a mix of emotions—some kids are excited to be back with friends, while others feel nervous or unsure about what the new year will bring.Â
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Safety first: Driving tips for parents on back-to-school mornings
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)– Back-to-school season kicks off Tuesday, Aug. 19—and that means busy mornings, full drop-off lines and a lot of parents rushing to get kids to class on time.Â
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Missouri finishes last in U.S. School Safety rankings for second consecutive year
With students returning to classrooms this month, Missouri once again ranked last in the nation for public school safety.
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SJSD releases details on bus routes, school meals
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With just days left until the start of the school year, the St. Joseph School District is sharing information to get families ready.
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Ribbon cutting marks major expansion at Hosea Elementary
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District cut the ribbon on a big upgrade Thursday at Hosea Elementary.Â
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SJSD embraces change ahead of back-to-school season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â With the first day of school right around the corner, the St. Joseph School District gathered for a back-to-school conference.Â
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Board of Education calls for budget audit
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Board of Education President LaTonya Williams has asked the board to consider an outside financial audit.Â
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LaTonya Williams to remain as SJSD Board president
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -After meeting for over three hours on Monday night, the board rescinded the proposal to call for a meeting to replace its president.
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St. Joseph Health Department urges families to update student vaccines before school starts
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With the first day of school just around the corner, the St. Joseph Health Department is reminding families to make sure their students are up to date on immunizations.Â
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SJSD School Board President LaTonya Williams’ position to be reconsidered
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph School District Board of Education President LaTonya Williams verified to News-Press NOW that one item on this coming Monday night’s board agenda will be a recommendation to hold a public meeting soon to restructure the leadership of the board.
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Teachers gather in St. Joseph to sharpen math instruction skills
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Educators from across the region came together in St. Joseph for a special summer training hosted by the Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM).Â
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St. Joseph Christian eyes new era with $10 million expansion project nearing the finish line
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A multi-million dollar expansion effort for St. Joseph’s largest private school is quickly rounding into form on Gene Field Road.
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Backpacks to be distributed at Salvation Army
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Backpacks for students will be distributed on Thursday at the Salvation Army center.
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Buchanan County R-IV ‘Proposition K.I.D.S.’ passes in August Special Election
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Voters passed a proposition for Buchanan County R-IV schools during a Special Election on Tuesday, Aug. 5.
Continue ReadingYWCA St. Joseph collecting school supplies to support shelter kids
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) –The YWCA of St. Joseph is collecting school supplies through Thursday, Aug. 14 to help provide confidence and excitement to children staying in its shelter and heading to school.
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