COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — A new law signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe on Tuesday includes sweeping public safety reforms, including updating the state’s outdated firework regulations.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Tennis players will soon have a fresh playing surface to enjoy at the Noyes Sports Complex courts.
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MARYVILLE, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Maryville’s top administrator will officially remove the ‘interim’ from his title moving forward.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City Council Chamber was largely quiet on Monday as St. Joseph held a public hearing on proposed sewer rate increases that could occur in 2025 and 2026. Community members were invited to participate in the public hearing that preceded Monday’s City Council meeting. St. Joseph resident Steve Jones
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri House of Representatives has announced the schedule for its special session next week in Jefferson City.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Senate passed three bills overnight for disaster aid, economic development and stadium funding projects.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The YMCA pool project, over a year in the making, now has tentative dates the community can look forward to.
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Marriage applications Brandon Scott Parker, 37, and Kelly Jean Brown, 45, both of St. Joseph. Bradley Anthony Libel, 23, Wathena, Kansas, and Audrey Leigh Maggart, 22, St. Joseph. Jonathan Ryan Butts, 45, and Jerri Ann Jones, 40, both of St. Joseph. Jaren Isaiah Kretzer, 23, and Alondra Torres, 24, both of St. Joseph. Kamron Dakota
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Deeds of trust reported from May 29 to June 4 Richard Rullman, Nichole Rullman to Texana Bank NA, Burkes Manor LT 28 $203,500. Hoover Investment Properties LLC to Nodaway Valley Bank, English Add LT 21 Blk 3 $60,000. Damary De Armas to Missouri Housing Development Commission, South St. Joseph LT 10 Blk 27 $3,414.40. Gwenlyn Funk
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local tennis players will need to seek a new playing spot for the next month while the Noyes Tennis Courts undergo a large resurfacing and light replacement project.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri senators on Thursday approved a plan to provide over $100 million in aid for tornado-ravaged St. Louis and authorized hundreds of millions of dollars worth of incentives to try to persuade the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals to continue playing in Missouri in new or improved stadiums.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Remington Nature Center is holding a training session for owners of stormwater control facilities.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A former ROTC instructor who was fired in 2024 has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the St. Joseph School District.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One of the longest-tenured officials at City Hall is no longer in the fold after more than 25 years on the job.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Painting crews are making headway on a long-awaited exterior makeover for St. Joseph’s premiere Downtown indoor venue, the first in its 45-year history.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph School District Board of Education President Latonya Williams has announced she is running for District 10 State Representative in the next election.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Monday’s special session announced by Governor Mike Kehoe last week honed in on funding for the Chiefs and Royals.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph Parks and Recreation is inviting families to make the most of their summer with the 2025 Parks Passport program.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One of the largest improvement projects in the history of Krug Park officially kicked off today, the start of a long-awaited renaissance for the jewel of north St. Joseph.
Continue Reading Deeds of trust reported from May 22 to May 28 Shelby Speer, Lukus Williams to Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., Sallee Add LT 13 Blk 1 $181,649. Everett Jonas Jr., Cynthia Jonas to American Portfolio Mortgage, Hyde Acres LT 16 $57,000, Larry Yanits Jr., Michelle Yanits to New American Funding LLC, 28 55 35 PT SE Quarter
Continue Reading Marriage applications Corey Alan Storbakken, 56, and Melissa Daniele Mullins, 55, both of St. Joseph. Zachary Austin Christian, 22, St. Joseph, and Rebekah Grace Nelson, 23, Lees Summit, Missouri. Ian Daniel Matlack, 25, and Kaitland Brook Hill, 26, both of St. Joseph. Joziah Cogan Grissom, 33, and Kylie Jo Nichole Walker, 30, both of St.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk is leaving his government role as a top adviser to President Donald Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy. The billionaire entrepreneur posted Wednesday about his decision on X, his social media website. “As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end,
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local officials are working to tackle blight in St. Joseph by addressing abandoned and condemned homes.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — Jackson County Judge Jerri Zhang issued an order vacating her previous rulings that allowed abortions to continue in Missouri.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Governor Mike Kehoe announced a special session for next week with goals to help families affected by recent severe weather and encourage economic development.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump is set to pardon reality TV stars Julie and Todd Chrisley, the couple famous for “Chrisley Knows Best,” which followed their tightly knit family and extravagant lifestyle.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph City Council is contemplating a plan that would keep increases to sewer rates at a modest level for the next several years.
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Haley Swaino COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An estimated 14,000 Missourians ages 55-64 could lose their federal food benefits if changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program make it through the Senate. The U.S. House last week approved the “big, beatufil bill” which includes cuts to social program budgets such as Medicaid and SNAP, known commonly as
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St. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The city council voted 9-0-0 in favor of finalizing the funding agreement between the City of St. Joseph and the YMCA. The city will contribute $7,000,000 as well as $270,000 over the next 20 years toward ongoing operational costs. YMCA CEO Tammy Killin said she is excited and thankful.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — During a press conference at the Missouri State Capitol, Governor Mike Kehoe announced he has issued an official call for a special session aiming to do a few different things.
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