Mail-in voter ballots in question
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Aug. 18, President Trump announced on Truth Social his plan to end mail-in ballots.
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‘The furthest we’ve been’: Buchanan County eyes permit to dredge Lake Contrary by end of 2025
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Buchanan County officials hope to know by the end of this year if they can move forward on decades-long discussions of dredging Lake Contrary and restoring it as a recreational lake.
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Trump praises Missouri Republicans for considering redistricting
President Donald Trump on Thursday morning on Truth Social praised Missouri Republicans for talking about redistricting.
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Vital statistics for Aug. 22
Marriage applications Lukas Alexander Allnutt, 22, and Paige Mariana Pendleton, 24, both of Gower, Missouri. George G. Mitchell Jr., 54, Elwood, Kansas, and Jennifer Rae Bennett, 52, St. Joseph. Stuart Camden Schmidtke, 26, and Angelina Anna Marie Allen, 24, both of St. Joseph. Harold James Russell, 32, and Kimberly Elaine Zabel, 31, both of St.
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Deeds of trust for Aug. 22
Deeds of trust reported from Aug. 14 to Aug. 20 Ryan Hook, Sydni Hook to Union Station Bank of Everest, 16 56 35 PT NW Corner, $650,000. Zephaniah Freerksen to Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., 14 57 35 PT SW Quarter LT 8 $162,475. Jayne Katakis, Chad Katakis to Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.,
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City finishing $1.6 million for new restrooms at Hyde, Eagles, Corby and Hochman Park
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — It’s officially out with the old and in with new and improved restrooms at various locations throughout St. Joseph’s park system.
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St. Joseph sewer customers receive calls about billing error
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Some St. Joseph sewer customers are receiving calls from city representatives regarding a billing error.
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Platte County Officials reach agreement with STC
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Tuesday, Platte County Clerk Jera Pruitt and the Board of Equalization chair Lee Ann Fadler signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Missouri State Tax Commission (STC), to finalize a negotiated agreement to raise residential property taxes.
Continue Reading Kehoe appoints Hanaway as next attorney general
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) — With Attorney General Andrew Bailey set to head to Washington, D.C., this September to work for the FBI after being tapped by Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, Gov. Mike Kehoe has appointed a new attorney general.
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Craig accuses city of improperly selecting group for key airport operator lease
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A prominent local businessman raised serious concerns to city officials on Monday about a lack of transparency that he believes played a role in one company being improperly picked for a high-level airport service agreement.
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Council OKs opioid settlement funds for Community Missions and six other groups
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local organizations working to treat, educate and prevent opioid and substance abuse received a boost in funding at Monday’s City Council meeting from the latest round of opioid settlement funds.
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is resigning to join Trump administration
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey will resign next month to serve as a co-deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, signifying the Missouri litigator’s rapid ascent in Trump’s political orbit.
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Construction crews install pickleball courts at Corby Grove
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In a social media post on Monday morning, the City of St. Joseph announced crews are preparing to install the much-anticipated pickleball courts at Corby Grove.
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Protesters rally against redrawing Missouri congressional seats in Jefferson City
Dozens of people gathered outside the State Capitol on Saturday, protesting a recent push made by some republican lawmakers.
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Graves recognizes St. Joseph native for internship
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (NEWS-PRESS NOW) — Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) thanks one St. Joseph native for completing a summer internship in his Kansas City District Office.
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DraftKings, Circa Hospitality get first online sports betting licenses in Missouri
The Missouri Gaming Commission voted Friday morning to give DraftKings and Circa Hospitality the state’s first two mobile sports betting licenses.
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City eyes removal of Aquatic Park lap pool, slides this year pending Council approval
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph is preparing to move forward on demolition of two well-known structures of the Aquatic Park that have long been out of service.
Continue Reading Deeds of trust for Aug. 15
Deeds of trust reported from Aug. 7 to Aug. 13 Steven Ott to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Horn Heights LT 3 Blk 22 $115,430. Luke Scheidecker, Victoria Scheidecker to Endeavor Capital LLC, Country Squire 4th Plat LT 120 $332,315. Cheyenne Dorrell, Cheyenne Lynch, Steven Giles to Nodaway Valley Bank, Eastern Extn PT LT 21 LTS 22
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Marriage applications Cecil Martez Hawkins Jr., 27, and Morgan Lea Nagle, 32, both of St. Joseph. Payden Deadrick, Xavier Edwards, 22, and Mati Kay Womeldorff, 20, both of St. Joseph. Curtis Lydell Hubbard Jr., 29, and Melissa Ann Guinn, 41, both of St. Joseph. Nathan Dean Lent, 27, and Kylie Elaine Anderson, 24, both of
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Cerebral Palsy couple seeks more handicap accessibility in local parks
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The summer is a perfect time to go around and enjoy local parks.
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A century of influence: How St. Joseph and one man inspired the name ‘Chiefs’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Decades before the founding of the Kansas City Chiefs, before the glory of four Super Bowl championships, and even before the birth of Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt, decorated civic leader H. Roe Bartle was known as “Chief” throughout St. Joseph.
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Trump says he’s placing Washington police under federal control and deploying the National Guard
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he’s placing the Washington, D.C., police department under federal control and deploying the National Guard to make the nation’s capital safer.
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held for Corby Pond renovations
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The completed Corby Pond renovations will be celebrated at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, at 2202 Corby Parkway.
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Missouri governor open to redrawing Missouri congressional seats
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe said Thursday that he’s interested in “making sure America’s voice matches Missouri’s values” in Congress as the debate continues over whether Republican-heavy states should redraw their U.S. House maps.
Continue Reading Deeds of trust for Aug. 8
Deeds of trust reported from July 31 to Aug. 6 Ashley Nance, Ronnie Nance to Housing & Urban Development, 5 57 35 PT NW Quarter $1,165.44. Nichelle Bailey to United Consumers Credit Union, Highland Park PT LTS 5 6 Blk 4 $180,500. Daniel Cope III to CommunityAmerica Credit Union, Oak Hill Add LT 8 Blk 9 $108,000.
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Restaurant inspections for July 2025
+537 BAR 3701 King Hill Ave. No violations. BOUDREAUX LOUISIANA 123 S. 6th St. Critical: Foods must be separated and protected to control the possibility of cross-contamination. Food must be adequately cooled after cooking. Noncritical: Food uncovered. Food must be stored on cloth towel or napkin. CABBAGE ROLL 2641 Lafayette St. No violations. CASEY’S 4215 S.
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Marriage applications James Aleksander Wallace, 22, Platte City, Missouri, and Naomi Nicole Powell, 19, Uniontown, Kansas. Jordan Scott Hook, 27, Country Club, Missouri, and McKenzie Scot Shunk, 25, Rea, Missouri. Aritra Kundu, 35, and Anne Marie Ward, 28, both of Parkville, Missouri. Travis Wayne Kennedy, 41, and Melissa Danette Dunlap, 39, both of St. Joseph.
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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 Reading City Council OKs new pickleball complex by Corby Pond, animal shelter donation and tech upgrades
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Construction of a new $796,000 pickleball complex by Corby Pond and funds for ongoing work on a new animal shelter received the green light from City Councilmembers.
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MU professor weighs in on Sen. Hawley’s tariff rebate proposal
A new bill introduced by Sen. Josh Hawley could provide American families with rebate checks worth thousands of dollars, using revenue generated from tariffs under the Trump administration.
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