ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City of St. Joseph facilities normally open on Sunday’s will be closed in observance of the Easter holiday. With Easter Sunday being on Sunday, April 20, all City offices, the landfill, recycling center, REC center and the Remington Nature Center will be closed. City facilities will resume to normal
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Marriage applications Michael Lou Whitley, 63, and Ruby Lorraine Chol, 61, both of St. Joseph. Dalton Wayne Lawrence, 28, and Lynzia Anita Miller, 23, both of Country Club, Missouri. Edel Martinez, 60, and Yeiny Martinez Rome, 35, both of St. Joseph. James Michael Atkins Sr., 59, and Alieen Uy Ponferrada, 41, both of St. Joseph.
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Deeds of trust reported from April 10 to April 16 Jason Douglas, Sally Douglas to Bank Midwest, NBH Bank, Quail Ridge North LTS 2 3 $276,745. Heather Culver, Michael Culver to Bank of America NA, 5 56 34 PT NE Quarter $50,000. Lazaro Santana to US Bank NA, Electric Heights LT 19 Blk 2 $111,550.
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BENTON HIGH SCHOOL 5655 S 4th St. No violations. BODE MIDDLE SCHOOL 720 N. Noyes No violations. BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL & BAR 5403 N Belt Hwy, Suite 101 Noncritical: Dirty walls/floors/ceiling. CARDEN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1510 Duncan St. No violations. CATHEDRAL PAROCHIAL SCHOOL 518 N. 11th St. No violations. CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL 2602 Edmond St.
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Many businesses are being impacted from the tariff increases.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local elected officials signaled their approval of a plan to help finance two state-of-the-art hotels and a new conference center on Frederick Avenue, with new designs showing the scale of the proposed facilities. Councilmembers on Monday approved a resolution of intent to issue $60 million in industrial revenue bonds to
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — National Tax Day has arrived, leaving procrastinators just a few hours to file 2024 returns. Taxes must be mailed by midnight on April 15 to be considered on time. Any taxpayer who requires additional time to file can request an extension from the Internal Revenue Service. The deadline is able
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An iconic symbol of St. Joseph’s history is getting a much-anticipated tune-up today in the form of a brand new statue base. Contractors with Brooner Construction & Crane are on site in Downtown St. Joseph, replacing the 45-ton granite base that holds the bronze Pony Express Rider statue. The
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Missouri bill would require all city and county jails to develop specific intake policies for pregnant women. Under Senate Bill 50, sponsored by Sen. Rusty Black, R-Chillicothe, all county and city jails shall be prohibited, except in necessary circumstances, from using restraints on a pregnant offender in her third
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph’s elected officials signaled their support for an incentive package to help finance two new hotels and a new conference center on Frederick Avenue. City council members have approved a resolution of official intent to issue $60 million in industrial development revenue bonds. Bonds issued by the city would
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Plans are in motion for the development of a new $7.5 million TownePlace Suites hotel at 1401 N. Woodbine Road. TownePlace Suites, a Marriott-operated hotel brand, is eyeing a four-story building with 129 rooms, a breakfast area, a fitness area, an indoor pool and an outdoor patio. The hotel
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph could issue $60 million in revenue bonds to help finance the development of two new boutique hotels and one conference center on Frederick Avenue, proposals show. On Monday, April 14, St. Joseph City Council members will vote on a resolution supporting the issuance of the bonds and
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Plans are moving forward for a new fire station on the South Side of St. Joseph. Earlier this year, the St. Joseph City Council approved an agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., to begin design planning on the new location for Fire Station No. 10, which will cost $4.29
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missourians could see a wide-ranging tax cut plan passed by the state legislature this year, the latest push toward eliminating the state income tax. Among the provisions in a $1.3 billion tax cut plan passed by the House in March is a gradual reduction in the state income tax
Continue Reading Deeds of trust reported from April 3 to April 9 Mackenzie Hansen, Travis Hansen to Guild Mortgage Co LLC, Morningside Add LT 13 $265,780. Emily Mills to Housing & Urban Development, bel Nor Estates LT 70 $5,371.45. Zachary Meyer, Makayla Meyer to FCS Financial PCA, 33 55 36 PT NW Quarter $500,000. Walker Realty Investments
Continue Reading Marriage applications Franklin Mardoqueo Dionicio Miranda, 18, and Juliana Marie Rodriguez, 20, both of Kansas City, Missouri. Cameron David Staples, 25, and Alysse Renae Heine, 24, both of Union Star, Missouri. Zachary Logan Maedge, 28, and Maria Alondra Delannay, 29, both of St. Joseph. Darrel James Babineaux II, 33, and Kamryn Ann Sample, 24, both
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The newest addition to St. Joseph’s biking landscape could be open just in time for the annual River Bluffs Trails Fest this spring. Contractors and local parks officials said the goal is to have the new asphalt pump track complete for the second annual weekend event, which kicks off
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph residents will notice some new faces at City Hall, as well as familiar faces in new roles, following a recent staff reorganization effort. One notable change will see the promotion of Dawn Lanning from finance director to assistant city manager. Lanning has been with the city since
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Nearly a quarter of registered voters in St. Joseph cast a ballot Tuesday to decide the fate of a wide-ranging school bond issue and two Board of Education seats. With all 22 precincts now reporting, preliminary data shows that 24.2% of registered voters turned out for Tuesday’s high-profile election.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City leaders received promising news on the strength of its financial position and reporting practices based on results from a recently released audit. St. Joseph received a “clean” audit for fiscal year 2024, meaning the city’s financial statements were fairly presented and reporting practices showed no material deficiencies or
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A well-known St. Joseph staple will see renovations in about one week. Construction began on the beloved Pony Express statue in 1938, with the statue opening to the public in the 1940s. But with outdoor monuments comes the need for upkeep due to weather wear and tear. “We were
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Center for Effective Lawmaking at the University of Virginia has named Congressman Sam Graves as the most effective legislator of the 118th Congress. In conducting this year’s round of legislative effectiveness scores, it was determined that Graves, R-Tarkio, was the top performer, with a score that is seven times higher
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph residents gathered at the sidewalks along the intersection of the Belt Highway and Frederick Ave. on Saturday to peacefully protest against President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.
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SAVANNAH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Andrew County has a new circuit clerk. Tannah Buhman of St. Joseph has been appointed to the post by Gov. Mike Kehoe Buhman had been serving as the interim circuit clerk after a year as deputy court clerk. She previously worked as a patient care representative for Mosaic Life Care
Continue Reading Marriage applications Luis Gomez Gomez, 30, and Giselle Gonzalez Lima, 28, both of St. Joseph. Steven Reid Campbell, 41, and Kristina Marie Woodrich, 35, both of St. Joseph. Angel Luis Laboy Maisonet, 46, and Skiler Witnie Kretzer, 31, both of St. Joseph. Dylan Wiley Ezzell, 28, and Mary Nicole Jaurigue, 29, both of St. Joseph.
Continue Reading Deeds of trust reported from March 27 to April 2 Alan Vassmer, Kylie Vassmer to Leaderone Financial Corp., Paradise Lake Estates Phase 1 LT 8 $231,000. Rene Barrios to Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., Eastern Extn LT 15 LT 16 Blk 64 $191,468. Matthew Johnston, Jane Johnston to Nodaway Valley Bank, 4 57 35 PT SE
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A bill targeting foreign-manufactured drones drew opposition Monday from Missouri law enforcement officials and public utility representatives.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A bill that protects information related to minors is advancing through the Missouri legislature. Missouri House Bill 145, sponsored by Rep. Bill Falkner, R-St. Joseph, has been debated and perfected. The measure aims to allow public records containing personally identifiable information about minors under 18 held by local public
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The work of senior art students is in the spotlight at an exhibit opening this week at Missouri Western State University. An opening reception for the Senior Art Exhibition is set for 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 4, at the Drew Brown Art Gallery in Potter Hall.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph is seeking candidates to fill its open municipal judge position following the death of Ted Elo. City officials announced that Elo, a longtime city attorney and St. Joseph’s municipal judge since 2022, died at age 65 on Sunday. Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit a resume to
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