The city has named a new leader for its parks department. Jeff Atkins, currently the assistant director of parks and recreation, will take over as the department’s leader on April 5. He will replace Chuck Kempf, who is retiring. Retiring director Chuck Kempf has worked together with Atkins for the last 20 years stating, “Jeff
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The Senior Citizen Tax Credit program, signed into law by the Buchanan County Commission, allows taxpayers over 62-years-old to apply for credits that cap future real property tax increases.
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FILE – Shoppers head into and out of a Walmart store, Feb. 7, 2025, in an AP press photo.
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Trees stand in the northeast corner of the North Shoppes. Trees will be removed in the area before construction on the detention pond begins.
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Excavation crews with the city and M-CON unload dirt into a haul truck at the St. Joseph Sanitary Landfill on a snowy Thursday, Feb. 20 in St. Joseph.
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St. Joseph airport crews are plowing ahead through both snow and now frigid temperatures to help provide a clear pathway for landing and takeoff. Snow mode was officially activated at 6 a.m. at Rosecrans Memorial Airport after two more rounds of snow blanketed the area through Monday and Tuesday, with both military and civilian staff
Continue ReadingRandy Sharp, Director of Operations at Interserv, said that with the new administration comes concerns about HUD funds available locally.
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Pastor Doug Walter of Ashland UMC has concerns about the updated Office of Faith created by an executive order by President Donald Trump.
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A license plate reader on a St. Joseph police vehicle is shown.
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St. Joseph Parks, Recreation and Civic Facilities Director Chuck Kempf talks during an interview with News-Press NOW outside Phil Welch Stadium in 2024.
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St. Joseph city manager Mike Schumacher speaks during an interview with News-Press NOW on Jan. 4 in St. Joseph.
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Maryville, Missouri, is looking for a new city manager. City Manager Greg McDanel has submitted his resignation after 13 years of service, and March 7 will be his last day. City officials cited millions in grant funding secured, expanded public-private partnerships and enhanced quality-of-life initiatives as highlights of McDanel’s tenure. “It has been the honor
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The need for reliable internet is becoming essential for accessing health care and employment opportunities as well as education.
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The National Weather Service for Kansas City and Pleasant Hill, Missouri, the Buchanan County Emergency Management Department and the St. Joseph Emergency Management Department are hosting the weather spotting training at 7 p.m. on Feb. 13 at Grace Calvary Chapel, located at 5103 S. 50th St.
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While the initial threat of a funding freeze for nonprofits receiving federal aid has been rescinded, social service agencies in St. Joseph are keeping a cautious eye on the situation. Local nonprofit leaders told News-Press NOW most people do not realize the important gap that federal funds fill alongside the generosity of individuals and businesses.
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Flags fly in front of City Hall and Civic Center Park on a hot August day in St. Joseph.
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Landfill operators and staff move trash in 2023 at the St. Joseph Landfill.
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A new Pickleball Complex will be constructed off North 22nd Street by Corby Pond in the same location as the old tennis courts. One of the world’s ‘fastest growing sports’ is expanding its reach to St. Joseph.
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A pickup truck drops off waste from a trailer at the St. Joseph Sanitary Landfill in December.
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Members of the St. Joseph Landfill Task Force will gather at City Hall today to provide a formal recommendation to City Council about the Landfill situation.
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President Trump ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement to start mass deportations, students and educators in St. Joseph are concerned for safety. ICE agents were granted permission by President Trump to enter churches and schools. In an email sent to News-Press NOW, an anonymous source explained, “I work with English Language Development students at SJSD. Due to the
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Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe is delivering the 2025 State of the State Address this Tuesday, Jan. 28. The State of Missouri will be livestreaming the address at https://www.mo.gov/live
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A proposed Missouri bill by State Senator Rusty Black would limit the rate inmates pay to make phone calls.
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Additional author: Jacob Richey, KOMU 8 A Missouri Task Force 1 member who responded to the 9/11 attacks in New York has died from cancer, the Boone County Fire Protection District announced Thursday. Heavy rigging specialist Larry Duncan was one of the responders who scoured rubble the day after the attacks on the World Trade
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A St. Joseph couple is benefitting from one of President Donald Trump’s first actions in his new term. Trump’s decision on Monday to pardon, commute the prison sentences of and dismiss pending cases against those charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot including Steven and Kimberly Dragoo. In total, more than 1,200 people
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Environmental factors and a change in calculations are delaying the buildout of a detention pond slated for the Shoppes at North Village.
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St. Joseph’s roads have been largely plowed and residents are no longer trapped within their homes, however, the receding snow is revealing damage from the historic snowfall on asphalt and pavement throughout the city.
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Local crews put the finishing touches on an all-new monument this Tuesday morning which is meant to welcome visitors to St. Joseph’s South Side.
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AMERICAN TAVERN 1001 N. 3rd St. No violations. ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING 4525 Downs Dr. Noncritical: Refrigeration equipment must maintain the required temperature. The plumbing must be in good repair. ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING, ARA-FOOD 4525 Downs Dr. Blum Union, Room 102 No violations. BIG DADDY BBQ BAR & GRILL 2121 Francis St. No violations. BOUJEE BOARDS
Continue Reading ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING, ARA-EINSTEINS 4525 Downs Dr. Blum Union No violations. ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING, ARA POD 4525 Downs Dr. Blum Union No violations. ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING, STARBUCKS 4525 Downs Dr. No violations. BARBOSAS EAST 4804 Frederick Ave. Critical: Employees must wash their hands after using the restroom/changing gloves/changing tasks. Food-contact surfaces must be smooth, cleanable
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