New $5 million animal shelter rounding into shape with construction well on track
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Construction crews are well on their way to completing St. Joseph’s new animal shelter by mid-2026.
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Local law enforcement shares online shopping safety tips ahead of the holidays
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Black Friday and Cyber Monday aren’t here just yet, but holiday shopping certainly is. Online shopping has become the “new normal” due to the convenience and reliability, but just like any form of online use, safety concerns remain.
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Missouri private school voucher program to be debated in Bench Trial
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — A Cole County Judge will hear arguments on Monday and Tuesday over the constitutionality of state funding being provided for private school scholarships
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Missouri prepares for sports betting as abuse toward athletes rises
When former Cardinals manager Mike Schildt announced his abrupt retirement at the end of the 2025 MLB season, it came as a bit of a shock.
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Vital Statistics for Nov. 21
Marriage applications Joshua Henry Sims, 33, and Jennifer Anne Swafford, 36, both of St. Joseph. Tristen Michael Young, 18, Amazonia, Missouri, and Kameryn Zenda Joan Fiske, 20, St. Joseph. Michael Patrick Collins, 25, and Jade Alyssa Marie Hollands, 26, both of Atchison, Kansas. Gerald Dean Rivera Santana, 23, and Emilie Ayanna Shirk, 21, both of
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Deeds of trust for Nov. 21
Deeds of trust reported from Nov. 13 to Nov. 19 Altira St. Joe Hotel LLC to Commerce Bank, Kevins Hill Final Plat LT 1 $14,110,000. Gene Bollman Trustee, Joyce Bollman Trustee, Gene Bollman & Joyce Bollman Trust to Commerce Bank, 5 57 34 PT NW Quarter $50,000. Pamela Hurley Trustee, William Hurley, William Hurley & Pamela
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Longtime City Clerk Paula Heyde set to retire as city taps Garton as successor
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After more than four decades of service with the City of St. Joseph, longtime clerk Paula Heyde has announced plans to call it a career.
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Missouri Supreme Court hears arguments on voter law changes
The Missouri Supreme Court convened Monday to hear arguments on two appeals related to voter laws.
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139th Airlift Wing receives first H3 Variant C-130
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The 139th Airlift Wing has gained a new set of wings after receiving its first H3 variant of the C-130 Hercules aircraft.
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Senate formally passes Epstein files release bill with unanimous consent
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KQTV) — After verbally agreeing to pass a bill to release the Epstein files, the Senate kept its word on Wednesday morning. The bill now heads to President Trump’s desk.
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St. Joseph Animal Shelter adjusts hours, drops Sunday from weekly schedule
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph has announced a change in hours of operation for the Animal Services Shelter on Lower Lake Road.
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Downtown event inspires collaboration between St. Joseph youth and local government
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph is seeking the input of local youth in an effort to promote civic engagement and explore new ways to problem solve in local government.
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Missouri hemp businesses face uphill battle amid new THC regulations
A deal to end the federal government shutdown included a provision that limits how much THC can be legally contained in hemp-derived products.
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Buchanan County Commissioners provide opinion on SJSD high schools
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — In a Facebook post on Tuesday, St. Joseph School District Board of Education Member Whitney Lanning shared an email from Buchanan County Commissioners regarding their opinion on the district’s looming high school model decision.
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Heavy lifting begins on City Hall fountain reconstruction project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Downtown pedestrians will see heavy construction now underway in front of City Hall as part of a transformation for a well-known civic structure.
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Rep. Graves reacts to proposed rule to define the Waters of the United States
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KQTV) — Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06), chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, commended the Trump Administration for a new proposed rule providing clarity to numerous Americans.
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State says full Missouri SNAP payments ready
Missouri recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds are now getting their full benefits after the end of the federal shutdown, a spokesperson for a state agency said Monday.
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City seeks input from local youth
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The City of St. Joseph hosted “Student in Government Day” at EmPowerU.
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St. Joe Housing Authority sets sights on new 30-unit housing project to address critical needs
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Housing Authority is focusing its efforts on a new housing project they hope will address key needs in affordable, workforce and senior housing.
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Coming full circle: St. Joseph native returns home for one last flight with the Navy
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A veteran Navy pilot touched down in St. Joseph to celebrate the end of a long career in the armed forces on Friday.
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Groundbreaking begins on 53-unit apartment complex, retail center in north St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Shovels are officially breaking ground on two-high profile development projects set to bring new apartments and retail shops to north St. Joseph.
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Second redistricting lawsuit pushed to Nov. 21 because of judge change
A Cole County judge was supposed to hear arguments Thursday on a redistricting lawsuit filed by a group that wants to get the governor’s “Missouri First” map on the 2026 ballot, but an intervenor stepped in and was granted a judge change.
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Missourians to get full SNAP benefits following deal to end shutdown
The Missouri Department of Social Services has started working to get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients their benefits after the president signed legislation ending the federal government shutdown.
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Marriage applications Trent Michael Green, 41, St. Joseph, and Kayla Masha Williamson, 32, New Bern, North Carolina. Christian Alexander Vigrass, 23, and Kiyah Rebecca Blake, 24, both of St. Joseph. Matthew Riley Carter, 24, and Katherine Rose Knapp, 23, both of Platte City, Missouri. William Scott Owens, 61, and Marvina Kay Piveral, 59, both of
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Restaurant inspections for October 2025
ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING 4525 Downs Dr. Critical: Hot water used as a sanitizer must maintain at the correct temperature (warning). ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING, ARA-FOOD 4525 Downs Dr. Blum Union, Room 102 No violations. ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING, ARA-EINSTEINS 4525 Downs Dr. Blum Union, Room 102 No violations. ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING, ARA POD 4525 Downs Dr. Blum Union,
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Deeds of trust reported from Nov. 6 to Nov. 12 Christopher George to Rocket Mortgage LLC, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., South St. Joseph Town Co 3rd Add LTS 9 10 Blk 9 $116,303. Christine Logston to UMB Bank NA, Kerns Krest LT 6 $44,000. Ronald McGaughy III to Guild Mortgage Co LLC, Bartlett Brothers LT
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Missouri’s U.S. senators back funding bill to end shutdown
Missouri senators Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt voted Sunday evening to advance the federal funding bill. The Senate is expected to hold a final vote Monday night, moving one step closer to ending what’s become the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
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New bus shelter to come to Frederick Avenue
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — St. Joseph City Councilmembers approved a $25,000 expenditure to buy land for a new transit bus shelter.
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City Council authorizes fire department, new bus shelter funds
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Monday night’s St. Joseph City Council meeting was short and sweet lasting only thirteen minutes.
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City Council recap: $1.9 million in the works to relocate ‘trash mountain’ at landfill
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Just under $2 million will likely have to be spent by the city to move a massive pile of waste built-up as a result of cell construction delays and increased tonnage at the St. Joseph Sanitary landfill.
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