ROTC instructor sues SJSD over firing
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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Planning Director Clint Thompson no longer employed by City of St. Joseph
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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Paint project gives Civic Arena first-ever exterior makeover
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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SJSD School Board president announces run for State Representative
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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Missouri special session focuses on Royals and Chiefs stadium funding
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 Parks and Recreation kicks off 2025 Parks Passport program
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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Multi-million dollar Krug Park renovation project kicks off in St. Joseph
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.
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Deeds of trust for May 30
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
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Vital statistics for May 30
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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Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after criticizing president’s ‘big beautiful bill’
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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City of St. Joseph working to address derelict homes
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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Judge ends pause on abortion regulations after Missouri Supreme Court decision
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 residents react to Governor Kehoe’s special session announcement
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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Trump set to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of fraud and tax evasion convictions
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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City council considers sewer rates at work session
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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Thousands of Missourians could lose food assistance under ‘big, beautiful bill’
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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Unanimous vote gives the green light for community indoor aquatic facility
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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Governor Kehoe announces special session
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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Federal judge blocks Trump administration from barring foreign student enrollment at Harvard
BY; COLLIN BINKLEY- Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from cutting off Harvard’s enrollment of foreign students, an action the Ivy League school decried as unconstitutional retaliation for defying the White House’s political demands. In its lawsuit filed earlier Friday in federal court in Boston, Harvard said the government’s
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Spring and summer shelter reservations are going fast
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Although St. Joseph park shelter reservations open in January for, spring and summer, are the busiest times to rent a space.
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New fire chief to be recognized at city council meeting
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph’s new fire chief will be honored in a special ceremony at the Tuesday, May 27 City Council meeting.
Continue Reading Vital statistics for May 23
Marriage applications Chase Michael Willming, 27, and Joanna Carranza, 27, both of Rushville, Missouri. Rodney Eugene Hines, 27, and Brooklynn Nacole McCrary, 24, both of St. Joseph. Robert Paul Slawson, 43, and Vickie Lavon Cantrell, 32, both of St. Joseph. Jaeden Xavier Hinojosa, 23, and Christin Taylor Wilson, 24, both of St. Joseph. Tucker Dean
Continue Reading Deeds of trust for May 23
Deeds of trust reported from May 15 to May 21 Drak McCormack to Union State Bank of Everest, Bank of Gower, 32 56 33 PT NE Quarter $60,999. Tan Samukung to Prosperity Home Mortgage LLLC, Halls 3rd Add PT LT 16 Blk 2 $137,464. Jordan Walker to Rocket Mortgage LLC, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Lemon
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City of St. Joseph shares holiday schedule in observance of Memorial Day
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph announced which facilities won’t be available on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26.
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Work set to begin on Krug Park renovation
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Contractors are preparing to begin a more-than two-year project to upgrade one historic park in St. Joseph in the coming weeks. E.L. Crawford and Construction plan to begin the $11.75 million project on Monday, June 2. The project is weather-permitting. Residents will notice fencing and signage- there will be
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Ring the bell, not the phone: Lawmakers push for focused classrooms
ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW) — A new piece of Missouri legislation, Senate Bill 68, is sparking conversations about the role of technology in classrooms.
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Pothole patchers make the rounds across St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With nearly 40 years under his belt working in St. Joseph’s Street Maintenance Department, stalwart Steve Kendall has encountered nearly every street the city has to offer.
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Prop A repeal awaiting Governor’s signature; how it impacts Missourians
ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph residents are bracing for potential changes as Missouri moves towards repealing Proposition A.
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New transit facility planned for East Hills Library lot space
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An underutilized parking lot next to East Hills Library is set to become a new-and-improved hub for transit riders.
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Missouri governor says he’ll bring lawmakers back to get a plan for keeping the Chiefs and Royals
By JOHN HANNA Associated Press Missouri’s governor said Friday that he will call the Legislature into a special session to consider incentives aimed at keeping the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals from moving to Kansas after lawmakers failed to pass a plan during their regular, annual session. Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe wants his state to
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