By Charles Christian In a time of A.I. deep-fakes, election security concerns and instant access to both information and misinformation, we at News-Press Now are pledging our commitment to integrity in all of our election coverage. Recognizing that, according to national surveys, Americans have become more wary of election news coverage, we pledge the following:
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By Cameron Montemayor Major renovations to Krug Park are now clear for takeoff after city council members signed off on a multimillion-dollar project contract Monday, one of several items focused on heavily-utilized parks in St. Joseph. The city council unanimously approved a $11.7 million design-build contract with E.L. Crawford Construction, Inc., for the renovation of
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By NewsPress Now The St. Joseph School District announced Monday in an email to district families that three schools will have different start and end times for the 2024-25 academic year. Ellison, Field and Parkway elementary students will see changes to their schedule. Carden Park, Coleman, Edison, Ellison, Hosea, Lindbergh and Skaith will be in
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By Ashley Luthans Walgreens is set to close thousands of stores by 2027, raising questions about the future of physical pharmacies, but staff at one locally owned pharmacy feel confident in their business. Approximately 2,150 Walgreens storefronts will close in the next three years, according to Walgreens CEO Tim Wentworth. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now According to preliminary reports, the state office of the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported eight traffic fatalities and one drowning over the Fourth of July holiday period. Troopers also worked 10 boating accidents, which included seven injuries. The patrol also made 10 boating-while-intoxicated arrests. The drowning occurred on Stockton Lake, in southwest
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By NewsPress Now A new leader will be taking the reins of the St. Joseph Community Alliance this month. Tom Brand will start as director on July 29. He replaces Tama Wagner, who served for five years and left in April. Brand attended the University of Missouri and previously served as the executive director of
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By Charles Christian If you take a trip out to Rosecrans Memorial Airport, you might come across a 93-year-old man providing guidance to younger mechanics or newly-licensed pilots about how to do their jobs safely and effectively. Ralph Holaday has been working on all kinds of airplane engines for over 60 years. He works six
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By Kyle Schmidt Heat exhaustion is a big concern during the hot summers in Missouri, especially for construction crews and other workers who have to do their jobs outside in the heat. Above and Beyond Concrete worker Slade Hummer spoke about his crew and how they prepare. “Lots of breaks,” Hummer said. “Find shade, get
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By Leah Rainwater A longtime café employee is looking forward to the future after recently taking over the reins of 7th Street Café in Downtown, St. Joseph. New owner Brennon Calvin has been working at the café for four years and says owning a restaurant has always been one of his goals. “I’ve always been
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By Kyle Schmidt Hollywood’s visit to St. Joseph has left some residents starstruck and others in a state of shock. Joshua Brandon, director of the movie “25 Miles to Normal,” decided St. Joseph was the perfect spot to film this movie. When Brandon visited News-Press NOW, he explained why he loved this town. “The people,”
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By Charles Christian As revitalization efforts continue in St. Joseph, a storefront on the South Side is trying to do its part. Adam Marriott recently purchased the storefront on South 22nd Street across from Dollar General. At first, he leased the space for his Time Out event and activity business. However, he ended up purchasing
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By Jazmine Knight With the summer travel season in full swing, it’s important to remember that traveling can increase the risk of getting sick or ending up with pesky bed bugs. Nick Chabarria, AAA spokesperson, said travelers don’t have to be as thorough as they were during the pandemic but it doesn’t hurt to practice
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By Jazmine Knight In times of high temperatures, getting outside in the fresh air is a place many people turn to. But for many elderly individuals, the heat could be detrimental. Deanna Utz, client care manager with Home Instead, says they avoid taking their patients outside during the summer. “One of our biggest struggles with
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By Chris Fortune Moderate flooding on the Missouri River is attracting visitors from Northwest Missouri who want to see the river level up close. Locals have stopped by viewing spots such as Riverfront Park and the Remington Nature Center for a chance to see the river that crested at about 23.5 feet on Thursday, which
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By Chris Fortune A 4-year-old boy was transported to Children’s Mercy, and his status is currently unknown after nearly drowning at a Fourth of July party in Dekalb, Missouri. The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department received a call about a boy possibly drowning at 7:51 p.m. Thursday night, according to Sheriff Bill Puett. Puett said the
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Curtis Dale Wilson Jr., 52, and Chelsey Nichole Mestagh, 33, both of Elwood, Kansas. Payton Duvall Redemer, 24, and Whitney Michell Davidson, 24, both of St. Joseph. Richard Earl Brotherton, 51, and Pamma Leigh Williams, 51, both of St. Joseph. Cru Aaron Couldry, 32, Easton, Missouri, and Sydney Dawn Duke,
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By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from June 28 to July 1 Kim Brownlee to Tasha Brown, Armstrongs Add LT 10 Blk 9. Tasha Brown, Mitchell Brown to Delmar Financial Co., Armstrongs Add LT 10 Blk 9 $90,909. Lowrance Rentals to Harding Properties LLC, Oakland Park LTS 28 29 Blk 2. Harding Properties LLC
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By Jenna Wilson Firefighters are used to running into burning buildings, but doing it in summer heat makes the process even more daunting. “This season for us can potentially be dangerous,” said Capt. Mikey May with the St. Joseph Fire Department. “It’s not just the heat, it’s with the humidity and things like that as
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By Chris Fortune It’s not a result of dredging, but Lake Contrary is filling with water again. Buchanan County Commissioner Ron Hook and a couple of workers cleared 34 relief wells last week at Lake Contrary with a mini excavator as water levels in the Missouri River continued to rise. “If you go down now,
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By Ashley Luthans July is National Parks and Recreation Month, and the city is celebrating the parks facilities of St. Joseph. St. Joseph Parks, Recreation and Civic Facilities is planning several events throughout the month of July to bring people out to the parks facilities, including free and discounted activities at the St. Joseph REC
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from June 25 to July 1 Cayge Anthony Allen, 25, 1205 Corby St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Lacy Ann Steeby, 37, 6530 Washington St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Henry Allen Briscoe, 59, 502 S. 16th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Jose
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By Jenna Wilson It only takes a few seconds of checking a text of turning to speak with a backseat passenger while behind the wheel for a tragedy to occur. Distracted driving is something Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper John Harrison has seen the dangerous results of firsthand. “Unfortunately, I’ve seen several fatalities over the
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from June 12 to July 1 5608 Valley View Dr., vehicle theft at highway/road/alley. 214 E. Valley St., items stolen at residence/home. 1206 S. 29th St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 6617 Vancil Parkway, items stolen at highway/road/alley. 3805 Sherman Ave., burglary at rental storage facility. 116 E. Valley St., items
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By Cameron Montemayor Four of St. Joseph’s historic neighborhoods will see new beautification projects after getting a boost from local grants. St. Joseph City Council gave the green light at its last meeting for four $20,000 grants as part of the city’s Urban Homestead rehabilitation program. The American Rescue Plan Act-funded program offers reimbursement grants
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By Cameron Montemayor Lingering unknowns surrounding a Lake Contrary dredging project and its long-term financial feasibility are sparking concerns among current and former county officials. In recent months, the Buchanan County Commission has taken steps toward a potential dredging project at Lake Contrary, including analyzing soil samples, reviewing lakebed ownership and considering necessary equipment among
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By Jazmine Knight A proposition on the August ballot is aiming to make the St. Joseph School District more competitive by providing salary increases to teachers and staff. Currently, Missouri sits near the bottom when it comes to teacher and staff wages. Voters will have the chance to decide on Aug. 6 to approve Proposition
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By Leah Rainwater As people prepare for America’s 248th birthday, fireworks are a must-have to celebrate Independence Day. When asked what their favorite fireworks were, some shoppers and employees at Kovac’s Firework Stand were excited to share their love for sparklers, smoke bombs, bottle rockets and more. Callie Farrell, a manager at Kovac’s, said she enjoys
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By NewsPress Now Our goal is to produce accurate, transparent and trustworthy coverage for members of an engaged and informed local electorate. And in northwest Missouri, that job is even more important. Elections today are different. Misinformation, AI-driven deep fakes and online security issues make it harder than ever to know where to go for
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By NewsPress Now Experienced teaching artists are needed for workshops at the St. Joseph Public Library. Those who specialize in painting, ceramics, drawing or jewelry making arts are being sought to conduct workshops that involve a minimum of eight sessions for older adults at the East Hills Library. The workshops will be planned with the
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By NewsPress Now Community members can help kids while having a little fun as part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl For Kids’ Sake event. The fundraiser is set for Friday, Aug. 2 at Revolution Lanes, with two bowling sessions at 6 and 8:30 p.m. Participants set up pages on bbbsbfks.org, and teams of
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