ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University is rewarding another recent graduate’s efforts with the opportunity to own and operate a franchise business.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Public Library East Hills branch will host one local, retired veteran who specializes in interviewing and writing stories of veterans’ oral histories.
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ANDREW COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Andrew County Sheriff’s Office received the Missouri Blue Shield designation for the community’s commitment to improving public safety.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention details that overdose deaths in the U.S. saw a notable drop from late 2023 to 2024.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Of the different types of cancer, skin cancer is seen as one of the most common, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Northwest Missouri law enforcement played a key role in the recent arrest of a man accused of killing his wife nearly two decades ago in Georgia.
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Arrests reported May 21 to May 27 Omar Cisnero-Torres, 65, 1815 Dewey Ave., city charge for indecent acts exhibitions and conduct. Amy Elizabeth Edwards, 48, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Bradley Dean Dewey, 49, no address provided, city charges for obstruction of police, assault and trespass. Melvin Alexi Cruz-Pavon, 26, 914
Continue Reading Thefts reported from May 18 to May 26 816 Green St., burglary at residence/home. 5401 N. Belt Highway, items stolen at restaurant. I-229 Highway/Atchison St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 2901 Edmond St., items stolen at residence/home. 1523 Randolph St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 2711 Frederick Ave., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 3825 King Hill Ave., items stolen
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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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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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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce will help Refined Beauty Co. celebrate its grand opening at noon on Friday, May 30.
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Pen pushers There’s a lot of people here in St. Joseph behind desks and pushes pens. They need to keep one thing in mind. The reason they got their jobs was because of us residents. If it was not for us residents, they wouldn’t be in the job they’re in. Don’t understand it I don’t
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Garage Beer, Co-owned by brothers Jason and Travis Kelce announced ownership of the professional arena football team the St. Joseph Goats.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An annual fan drive created to provide relief in the summer heat to those in need is entering the final stretch.
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Schweetz Candy Co. is owned and operated by Wendy Lilly, who is also the Executive Director for the Downtown Association.
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Two people were injured in a two-car Daviess County crash Wednesday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the crash occurred around 12:21 p.m. on Missouri Route 6, just east of Missouri Route 190 and north of Jamesport. A 45-year-old Trenton, Missouri man rear-ended a 62-year-old Gallatin, Missouri woman stopped in traffic attempting to turn. An
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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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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The first session of teen summer driving courses in St. Joseph is set to begin next week.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In a Wednesday press release, Missouri Western State University announced the discontinuation of its men’s and women’s track and field programs.
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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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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, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In an Instagram post, The Lucky Tiger thrifting store announced it will be closed due to unexpected circumstances. In the post it detailed being able to still hold items for a later date. News-Press NOW reached out to the owner of the Lucky Tiger, who has declined to comment
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The Imagine Eleven concert series is kicking off the 2025 season 6 p.m. Sunday in Coleman Hawkins Park with the classic rock band, Swift Kik
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol released preliminary reports from the 2025 Memorial Day weekend counting period.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A St. Joseph man accused of rape had his charges upgraded by the Buchanan County Prosecuting Attorney.
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Benton baseball’s quest for a second straight trip to the Class 4 quarterfinals was spoiled on Monday against an MEC foe it had become quite familiar with over the course of the season. The Cardinals met Chillicothe for the fourth time in 2025 in the Class 4 sectional round Tuesday night out at Missouri Western,
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One person is dead, and two are seriously injured after a crash in Country Club, Missouri Tuesday. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the crash occurred around 3:36 p.m. on Business Loop 29, or U.S. 59 Highway, at John Glenn Road in Country Club. A 37-year-old St. Joseph woman driving south with
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education was packed with agenda items at the May 27 meeting, which started at 5:30 p.m.The meeting began with a full crowd due to the recognition of several key accomplishments by individuals and teams. Robidoux Middle School’s Cannon Holthaus was recognized for
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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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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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