By Kendra Simpson Seven years ago, Walter May was at an event when he saw an old friend standing at a booth and decided to say hi. Little did he know, this interaction was the first step to saving a life. The friend was looking for volunteers for the National Marrow Donor Program for bone
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By Jenna Wilson Gas prices in Missouri continue to shift, and there’s no certainty of them dropping anytime soon. Statewide, gas prices have jumped eight cents over the last week. The statewide gas price average in Missouri is $2.87 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Missouri Weekend Gas Watch. “We’ve
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By Harry Loomis The Antique Mall is back in St. Joseph, holding it’s annual event this weekend at the Civic Arena. Over 60 vendors are in attendance with a wide range of products available for sale. “We antique vendors are like a family,” said Angie Hummer, co-promoter of the event. “We’re a community. And so
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Over the last three decades, the United States has seen pregnancy-related deaths rise nearly 140%, and heart disease continues to be the leading cause. Furthermore, women who have prenatal complications, such as high blood pressure or gestational diabetes, have a significantly higher risk of heart disease and stroke later in life,
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By Ashley Luthans Middle and high school students from around the St. Joseph area were given the opportunity to perform in the 10th annual Missouri Western State University honor choirs on Friday. Over 250 students from 28 different schools were selected to perform in the choirs. The high schoolers were directed by Missouri Western director
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By Harry Loomis Some fans jumped on the chance to buy Super Bowl T-shirts and hoodies right after Sunday’s victory, but some commemorative items can take a little longer to hit the shelves. “In our business here, it takes about two weeks before you get our Super Bowl LVIII items,” said Carleo Pucubas, owner of
Continue Reading By Jenna Wilson Many local areas where Black-owned businesses historically used to thrive now sit vacant, but that doesn’t mean that Black entrepreneurs aren’t succeeding in new ways in St. Joseph today. People in town may know Will Woods as a State Farm Insurance agent, but that is just one of the many things he’s
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By Marcus Clem Amid proposals to reduce the St. Joseph School District weekly class calendar to four days, Missouri Western State University finds that its own reduced weekly schedule has worked well, its leader said Friday. University President Elizabeth Kennedy offered her thoughts on the concept at the same time as the district conducted the
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now St. Joseph Restaurant Week kicks off Thursday, Feb. 22, and nearly 30 businesses will be having specials for customers. Restaurant Week runs from Feb. 22 to Sunday, March 3. Joe Town Fun and the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce worked together to put together the event for the fifth year. John Joe
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By NewsPress Now A local yoga studio highlighted the number of ways yoga can be beneficial to cardiovascular health during American Heart Month. Yoga combines the mental and physical aspects of health, said Jessica Bledsoe, a naturopath practitioner and founder of Evolve Studio in St. Joseph. Bledsoe has over 16 years of experience in physical
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By NewsPress Now Feb. 9 — Wells Fargo Bank NA to Jimmy Lee Lawson, Zieglers SUBDIV PT LT 15. Feb. 9 — Mortgage Research Center LLC, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Veterans United Home Loan to Nicholas Andrew Burgin, Perkins Heights LT 8. Feb. 9 — Jordan Morehead, Edward Ridings to Whom it may concern,
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By NewsPress Now Marriage application Michael Christopher Post, 35, and Amber Brooklyn Robertson, 29, both of St. Joseph. Nathan Wayne Heard, 30, and Elzzabeth Hope Hackett, 34, both of St. Joseph. Jeremy Lee Ledford, 49, of Faucett, Missouri, and Belinda Leigh Heastan, 49, of Du Bois, Nebraska. Austin James Dawkins, 28, and Rylan Renee McClurg,
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Jan. 31 to Feb. 12 3434 Faraon St., burglary at school-elementary/secondary. 4320 Commonwealth Dr., items stolen at department/discount store 5402 Lake Ave., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 3702 Frederick Ave., items stolen at department/discount store. 1301 N. 22nd St., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 2216 S. Leonard Rd., items
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from Feb. 6 to Feb. 11 Harry Melvin Hutchinson II, 61, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Susan J. Sapp, 68, 3811 Beck Rd., warrant for failure to appear in court. Shawna Rene Sandberg-Gonzales, 37, 5701 SW Lakefront Ln., warrant for failure to appear in court.
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By Kyle Schmidt February is American Heart Month, serving as a reminder for Americans to check in on their heart health and take steps to stay fit. “So we’ve done lots of things this month to kick it off and just remind people to think about their heart,” said Tammy Killin, CEO of the YMCA
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By NewsPress Now A new business in the Shoppes at North Village is bringing more boba tea and other unique drinks to St. Joseph. Fatbee Cafe is open for customers at 5107 N. Belt Highway near Claire’s and Chipotle. The cafe hosted its soft opening Feb. 10 and serves a variety of drinks, like its
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By Riley Funk The transfer portal for college athletics is not a new entity, but the way it’s being used now compared to years past is presenting pros and cons for coaches and athletes. The transfer portal is an online database that allows college athletes to communicate with other coaches if the athlete has intentions
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By Marcus Clem Students from around the region got a glimpse at their future careers in technology on Thursday. The 2024 Hillyard Tech Center Career Fair is as much about finding a path in life as it is finding a job, because the students who earn a certification from the center are in especially high
Continue Reading By Jazmine Knight To celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl win, St. Joseph was the only school district in the area to cancel classes so students could attend the parade. Unfortunately, with the shooting that took place following the parade, many K-12 students will return to classes with a wide array of feelings. Commonly
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By Cameron Montemayor One Northwest Missouri State University student was at the Chiefs Super Bowl parade with a group of friends on Pershing Road right in front of Union Station when the celebration quickly turned to disarray. Blue Springs resident Andrew Bowman told News-Press NOW that he and four friends didn’t know what was going
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By Marcus Clem The St. Joseph School District has to fix teacher recruitment and retention, and a big change is on deck to try to do that. The Board of Education will vote at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, to either give Superintendent Gabe Edgar permission to put in a four-day class calendar, or block
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By Marcus Clem Perhaps more than ever before, in announcing the dismissal of class this week, the St. Joseph School District told the public it really didn’t want to, and felt forced by the circumstances. Speaking before he made the final decision, Superintendent Gabe Edgar said the moment in which it seems likely class should
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By Chris Fortune Last-minute shoppers kept local florists busy on Valentine’s Day as they searched for the right arrangements. It’s one of the busiest days of the year at flower shops, with phones constantly ringing on the day before Valentine’s Day. But the holiday can be exciting for florists, especially when they work on designer’s
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By Harry Loomis Every Valentines Day, millions decide to get a special someone a sweet treat. Whether it’s a spouse, significant other, friend or family member, chocolate and other treats are among the most common Valentine’s Day presents. Local shops and bakeries know the rush they’re going to get every year on Feb. 14 and
Continue Reading By Jazmine Knight A Missouri abortion-rights support group is looking for 172,000 voter signatures before May 5 to ensure a spot on the November ballot, but obstacles remain. The race for signatures on this petition comes from the recent halt of a Republican-led campaign to amend the near-total abortion ban. This made room for another ballot initiative
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By Marcus Clem It comes down to the wire on whether the St. Joseph School District will have approval to move forward with plans to drop Monday from its class calendar this fall. David Foster is committed to voting “no” on the proposal when it comes up at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26 at the
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By Harry Loomis The Rendezvous Bar is relocating to a new Downtown location in the coming weeks. The bar, known for its live music, has called 619 Felix St. home since the 1980s. When owner Keith Dudley bought the bar last year, he didn’t anticipate the move. However, as a realtor, he knew he couldn’t
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) While bunny- and egg-shaped candies are always crowd-pleasing favorites during Easter, you can make the holiday extra special for kids with some less sugary treats that can be enjoyed year-round. For a joy-filled celebration, get inspired with these fun and egg-cellent ideas for Easter baskets: Great Books Books unlock new worlds
Continue Reading By Associated Press HOUSTON | The shooter at a Texas megachurch on Sunday had a history of mental illness and brought their young son to the attack that was carried out using an AR-style rifle and ended in an exchange of gunfire with two off-duty officers, authorities said Monday. Houston police identified the shooter as
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By Marcus Clem A Kansas City-area school leader told the St. Joseph Board of Education on Monday that the four-day weekly class plan he installed last year has worked well. Superintendent Dale Herl, speaking via video conference from Jackson County, Missouri, gave a briefing on what the Independence School District has done since it dropped
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