Kerns and Miller elected to school board
Jennifer Kerns and Kim Miller secured seats on the St. Joseph School District Board of Education, according to unofficial election results.
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Locals share opinions ahead of election results
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Proposition 2, which would construct a new public high school in the city, drew polarizing opinions among locals on election day. St. Joseph native and southside resident Gary Guyer was not in favor of Prop 2. “We got three good high schools in St. Joseph, why do we need
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Children’s Fair returning to Civic Arena
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An annual educational event for children ages 6 and under will take place at the Civic Arena on Tuesday, April 15.
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Missouri Western offering summer camp for gamers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A summer camp for kids interested in gaming is being offered by Missouri Western State University’s Esports program. The second annual Griffon Esports Summer Camp runs from Tuesday to Friday, May 27 to 30. The camp is hosted by the university’s department of health, sport & exercise science and
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Triumph donates to language development
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Triumph Foods is donating $25,000 to the St. Joseph School District – its third of four annual donations totaling $100,000. The funds will support multiple programs, including the ELD program, which provides interpretive services, community resources, and cultural support for students and families from other countries or who speak
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Benton High School set to perform “Puffs — The Play”
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Benton High School’s theatre department will present “Puffs — The Play” beginning next week. The show will be performed at Benton’s auditorium at 5655 S. Fourth Street, at 7 p.m. each night from April 10 through 12. Tickets are $8 for adults and $3 for students and can be
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Former Board member raises concerns for Prop 2 bond measure ahead of election day
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the April 8 General Municipal Election inches closer, one former School Board member is expressing concerns about the impact of the Prop 2 bond measure. Ken Reeder, a candidate for a seat on the St. Joseph School District Board of Education, has been the only candidate who doesn’t
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MWSU associate professor receives Governor’s Award
Dr. Evan Elizabeth Hart is the 2025 recipient of the Missouri Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.
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Theatre students headed to state
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Lafayette High School’s theatre department is taking its one-act play to state.
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Student art show opening at Missouri Western
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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SJSD officials break down what happens after the results of Prop 2
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With the election less than a week away, the results of the Proposition 2 bond measure are now in the hands of voters. In previous News-Press NOW reporting, we’ve broken down some of the costs, amenities offered and what the measure’s passing would mean for the South Side. Timeline
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SJSD School Board explains decision for ‘narrowed down’ plot of land
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – The target area for a potential new high school in the southern part of St. Joseph has been tightened. In a Monday announcement, the St. Joseph School District Board of Education said it has narrowed down the land options to acquire for a new high school. “We wanted to
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National art contest encourages students to share thoughts about the U.S.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In order to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States, students are invited to share their perspective on what America means to them in a national art contest.
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Council approves resolution supporting SJSD Prop 2
City Councilmembers signaled their support for the St. Joseph School District’s upcoming ballot measure by approving a resolution in favor of the proposition. Monday’s City Council meeting saw members unanimously (9-0) approve a resolution supporting the Proposition 2 bond measure. Residents will vote next Tuesday, April 8, on a 60-cent tax increase that would help pay
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SJSD provides update on land purchase planning for new high school
The circles area shows where the SJSD Board of Education looks to purchase potential land for a new high school.
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Proposed house bill focuses on school safetyÂ
HB 416, sponsored by Rep. Brenda Shields, R-St. Joseph, includes multiple provisions, such as requiring schools to adopt a comprehensive emergency operations plan to be shared with first responders, requiring schools to have bleeding control kits, and equipping interior school doors with anti-intruder locks and exterior doors with bullet-resistant window film.Â
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City honors Benton’s historic season with proclamation
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph city leaders proclaimed March 31 as “Benton Cardinals Recognition Day” in honor of both boys and girls basketball squads reaching the state championship game this season. City leaders awarded the proclamation at Monday’s City Council meeting with various players and coaches in attendance, recognizing the teams for
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Andrew County group plans free upcoming events
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Andrew County Health and Safety Coalition is planning programs to help families keep kids and teens off of drugs. “Guiding Good Choices” is a free, six-week free program for parents and teens running from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Savannah Middle School. Coalition Coordinator Jessica
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SJSD looks to implement “Portrait of a Graduate” for 2025-2026 school year
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – The St. Joseph School District is looking to use a new method to prioritize and teach the qualities defining future SJSD graduates. A survey was sent out by SJSD, seeking community input in November to get opinions from various stakeholders on the different qualities a SJSD graduate should possess.
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MWSU president speaks at Public Affairs Coffee event
MWSU president, Elizabeth Kennedy spoke at a Chamber of Commerce Public Affairs Coffee event.
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Summer camp offered for young inventors
Families can sign kids up now for a summer camp aimed at sparking their curiosity.
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Choral Experience set for first performance
A new choral group in St. Joseph is making plans for its debut concert.
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Northwest Missouri Republican Club hosts school board forum
Candidates (from left to right) Jennifer Kerns, Brian Kirk, Kim Miller, James Mrkvicka, Kenneth Reeder and Cassandra Veale participate in a Missouri State Teacher’s Association candidate forum at the Troester Media Center.
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Parents as Teachers to provide a class for expectant parents
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Expectant moms and dads have a new resource, thanks to the Parents as Teachers program. The group will host a monthly learning series called “Bump to Baby” beginning on Thursday, May 8. The classes will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Mark Twain Elementary School, 705 S.
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Prop 2 key to success: South Side votes
With the Prop 2 bond measure suggesting a new high school to be built on the Southside, it’s now up to voters to decide the measure’s fate.
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Central High School Scholar Bowl team prepares for MSHSAA competition
The Central High School Scholar Bowl team is preparing to compete against other schools in MSHSAA tournaments.
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SJSD School Board approves new administrators
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Amid end-of-year staffing changes, the St. Joseph School District Board of Education has approved the appointments of four new administrators. Tabitha Kieser will serve as the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, taking over from Stacia Studer. Kieser began her career with SJSD in 2012, and has spent time
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All Majors Career Fair benefits Missouri Western students
An event at Missouri Western State University is giving students a leg up on their future.
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School Board candidate Ken Reeder ‘doesn’t quit’ when it comes to taxpayers
News-Press NOW’s Leah Rainwater, left, interviews SJSD School Board candidate Kenneth Reeder.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education gathered for its March meeting on Monday night. Numerous recognitions were in store for those in the district during the meeting, including congratulations for the Benton boys and girls basketball teams taking second place in their state competition over the weekend. Other recognitions consist of
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