Gov. Mike Kehoe signs repeal of paid sick leave into law
Gov. Mike Kehoe has repealed certain provisions of Proposition A, by signing House Bill 567 into law.
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Deeds of trust for July 11
Deeds of trust reported from July 3 to July 9 Thalia Ruiz to Missouri Housing Development Commission, 16 57 35 PT NE Quarter $4,909.40. Jeremy Bracken, Megan Bracken to Missouri Housing Development Commission, South St. Joseph Town Co 3rd Add PT LT 4 LT 5 Blk 15 $5,891.32. Dustin Nurski to United Wholesale Mortgage LLC, Carriage
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Vital statistics for July 11
Marriage applications Clint Jeremiah Fitzwater, 36, and Angela Fiath Shelton, 37, both of St. Joseph. Preston Troy Martin, 28, and Kelsey Brianne Luikart, 26, both of St. Joseph. Salvador Sanchez Zepeda, 45, and Maria Chirino Isabel, 39, both of St. Joseph. Jonathan Thomas Walker, 32, and Sarah Elizabeth Hale, 33, both of St. Joseph. Partrick
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St. Joseph Parks and Recreation to purchase new John Deere Mowers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City councilmembers approved a resolution at its recent meeting to allow the St. Joseph Parks and Recreation department to purchase two new John Deere mowers.
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Missouri bans use of cellphones in schools with new state law
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Students across the Show-Me state will see sweeping new cell phone restrictions starting in the upcoming school year in K-12 classrooms, part of a new law signed Tuesday that includes exceptions for certain emergencies.
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New Hampshire judge to pause Trump’s birthright citizenship order
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A federal judge in New Hampshire said Thursday he will certify a class action lawsuit including all children who will be affected by President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship and issue a preliminary injunction blocking it.
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St. Joseph Fire Department begins demolition for headquarters upgrade
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â Demolition has begun on a Downtown building that has stood vacant for more than three decades.
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Restaurant inspections for June 2025
ARBYS ROAST BEEF 1604 N. Belt Highway Noncritical: Dumpster lid is not closed or inside trash containers are not covered. ARBYS ROAST BEEF LEONARD 4601A S Leonard Rd. No violations. BIG BISCUIT 139 N. Belt Highway No violations. Casey’s 4101 N Belt Hwy 4101 N. Belt Highway No violations. CASEYS GENERAL STORE #2471 2423 N. Woodbine
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Noyes Complex Building temporarily closed for two weeks
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph announced on its social media that the Noyes Complex Building will be closed temporarily for two weeks, starting Tuesday.
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City Council approves bevy of landfill contracts as cell construction presses ahead
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City Councilmembers took additional steps Monday to ensure timely completion of a critical new landfill cell following impacts from a recent storm in St. Joseph.Â
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Buchanan County to open new Downtown EMS facility
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Buchanan County will celebrate the opening of its new Downtown EMS facility with a ribbon-cutting at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 11, at its new site.
Continue Reading Vital statistics for July 4
Marriage applications Troyal Douglas Hatheway, 29, and Jordan Gabrielle Davis, 28, both of St. Joseph. Charles Brandon O’Neal, 41, and Brandy Nicole Ayala, 45, both of Wathena, Kansas. Zacarias Luis Lucas Escobar, 25, Omaha, Nebraska, and Juana Griselda Ramos Bautista, 18, St. Joseph. Jeff Andrew Veraguth, 59, and Erica Jaye Bradley, 49, both of St.
Continue Reading Deeds of trust for July 4
Deeds of trust reported from June 26 to July 2 Richard Acker to Guild Mortgage Company LLC, Saxton Heights PT LT 20 LTS 21 22 23 Blk 1 $343,660. Richard Acker to Guild Mortgage Company LLC, Saxton Heights PT LT 20 LTS 21 22 23 Blk 1 $12,250. Van Cung to Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., Mortgage
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The House gives final approval to Trump’s big tax bill and sends it to him to sign
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans propelled President Donald Trump’s $4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final congressional passage Thursday, overcoming multiple setbacks to approve his signature second-term policy package before a Fourth of July deadline.
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St. Joseph to launch new tax incentive program to boost rehab of historic and blighted homes
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local property owners will soon have a new tool to assist with restoring blighted and historic homes, the latest move to address critical needs in St. Joseph’s housing market.
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St. Joseph taps Nathan Pare as new planning and community development director
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â City officials announced Tuesday that they have hired their next director of planning and community development.
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City lays out plan of action to address goals and survey feedback
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City leaders unveiled an extensive 12- to 18-month strategic plan of action for improving city services and addressing top priorities from a recent community survey, a plan that officials are confident will produce change. A packed room of city officials and department leaders met Tuesday afternoon for early but critical talks
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Senate passes Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks 50-50 tie
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of votes, pushing past opposition from Democrats and their own GOP ranks after a turbulent overnight session.
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Local organizations ‘highlighting the power of coaches’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Joseph Company will host a Head Coaches’ Summit to bring together leaders who are committed to shaping culture and driving meaningful change.
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City of St. Joseph announces Fourth of July holiday schedule
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph announced which facilities will be available on the Fourth of July holiday this Friday.
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Joining the Force: Law Enforcement Academy graduates 23 new cadets
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — It was a special night for more than 20 cadets who saw months of intense training and determination through the Law Enforcement Academy finally culminate in graduation. Missouri Western State University played host to the latest Law Enforcement Academy graduation ceremony Friday night, an occasion that saw countless friends,
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North 22nd Street and Frederick intersection back open after signal upgrades
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Commuters will see a heavily-traffic intersection now back open and fully operational after close to two months of work to repair traffic signals.
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City to hold annual fireworks show
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph has announced the specifications of its annual fireworks show on the Fourth of July.
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Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of Trump birthright citizenship order unclear
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Friday ruled that individual judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions, but the decision left unclear the fate of President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship.
Continue Reading Deeds of trust for June 27
Deeds of trust reported from June 18 to June 25 Hayley Woodbury, Dayton Gwinn to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Frances Eastern Extn LT 5 Blk 81 $175,750. Dominic Mack, Amanda Mack to Goodleap LLC, Dart Collateral Manager LLC, Quail Creek Subdiv LT 64 $57,874.50. Marcie Lindquist to Housing & Urban Development, Ashland Heights 2nd Extn
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Marriage applications Ethan Hayes Crooks, 23, and Faith Lo Rie Stevens, 22, both of St. Joseph. Ronald Lee Grippando, 39, and Kayla Nichole Jenkins, 35, both of Topeka, Kansas. Zachary David Evan Drake, 35, and Alicea Ann Canfield, 26, both of St. Joseph. Dylan Joseph Enzbrenner, 30, Atchison, Kansas, and Rachel Ann Smith, 29, St.
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City Manager addresses network security incident
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — According to St. Joseph City Manager Mike Schumacher, the city is currently investigating a network security issue.
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Northwest Missouri lawmakers talk legislative wins and local priorities at Chamber breakfast
ST. JOSEPH, Mo.(News-Press NOW) — Key lawmakers representing Northwest Missouri gathered early Thursday morning for the Chamber of Commerce’s Public Affairs Coffee to brief local leaders and residents on the 2025 Missouri legislative session. Â
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UM Board of Curators amends transfer policy, approves FY26 budget
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The University of Missouri System Board of Curators met at the St. Joseph Country Club ballroom on Thursday to attend to a wide variety of subjects affecting the state of Missouri as a whole.
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States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, the Supreme Court rules
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST – Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court allowed states to cut off Medicaid money to Planned Parenthood in a ruling handed down Thursday amid a wider Republican-backed push to defund the country’s biggest abortion provider. The case centers on funding for other health care services Planned Parenthood provides in South Carolina, but the
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