ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Three St. Joseph men face drug charges stemming from an investigation between two local law enforcement agencies. Officers with the Buchanan County Drug Strike Force and St. Joseph Police Department Street Crimes Unit served a search warrant at 2801 Angelique St. on Feb. 28, seizing cocaine, methamphetamine and more
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — New legislation making its way through the Missouri Senate would establish limits on how long local elected officials can serve in office. If Senate Bill 193 ultimately becomes law, many elected offices, including mayor, school board members and every county officer could see a 12-year cap imposed on total time in
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The Andrew County Sheriff’s Office, along with other law enforcement agencies within the county, are refreshing their training this afternoon. According to the Andrew County Sheriff’s Office, the training is scheduled at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, at the Andrew County Courthouse. The Sheriff would like to advise the public that anything seen or
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Emergency crews battled a fire in the the 200 block of N. Eighth St. on Monday morning. The St. Joseph Fire Department was called to the scene at about 5 a.m. Officials said the fire was isolated to one apartment on the third floor of the apartment building and that the Red Cross will house
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local and world-renowned running group will receive a special honor for making St. Joseph the capital of “Running Streaks in the World” on Monday. Mayor John Josendale will officially sign a proclamation commemorating June, 6, 2025, as “Measly Mile Mafia Day” at Monday’s City Council meeting, the latest
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Snow geese fly at Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge in December in Holt County, Missouri.
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A Buchanan County jury returned a guilty verdict for a St. Joseph man on Friday for second-degree trafficking of methamphetamine. In the case State of Missouri v. Paul David Chaney, the Buchanan County jury was selected on Thursday, Feb. 27, and on Friday, Feb. 28, the jury found Chaney guilty of possessing over 450 grams
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The Platte County, Missouri, Sheriff’s Office, alongside the Riverside, Missouri, Police Department, are investigating a double homicide and child abduction from late Thursday evening. According to a media release sent to News-Press NOW from the Platte County Sheriff’s Office’s Captain Jeffrey Shanks at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28: The first murder was around 11:15
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The City of St. Joseph is upgrading its communication on Monday. The City wrote that the phone systems throughout all city facilities are being upgraded on Monday, March 3, which may impact residents who may be contacting the city. The only line remaining untouched is 911. The City shared that all upgrades should be completed
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Vehicles drive along the intersection of U.S. Route 59 on a bright and sunny day in August in South, St. Joseph.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A weekend chili competition is paying off for one local agency. UCP’s Heart of America Chili Challenge, which was held on Sunday, raised $130,000. Agency leaders said the annual event is UCP’s only fundraiser and the money raised supports services for local children and adults with disabilities. Winners were announced
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — South Side residents and area travelers will see construction begin on March 18 on a multi-year project to reshape the intersection of Route 59 and Alabama Street. The first stage of the large-scale $8.3 million project is officially scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 18, according to the Missouri Department of
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — St. Joseph could see an infusion of nearly 140 new jobs if city leaders agree to a contract to build a new protein manufacturing facility in the south end. Pending City Council approval, the city will enter into a contract with Nortian Foodtech, LLC., to construct the manufacturing facility on a
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Protestors crowded St. Joseph’s City Hall Saturday afternoon for pride as part of a statewide effort led by the Missouri Democratic Party LGBTQ+ Caucus.
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Sixth grade students at Pickett Elementary learn what it means to run a business by working in different positions at ‘Mo and Finn’s Coffee Shop’.
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Law enforcement agencies responded to an accident on U.S. Route 36 going west toward North Belt Highway in St. Joseph on Friday evening around 4:21 p.m.Â
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The St. Joseph School District has entered into an agreement with the Missouri Ethics Commission regarding the use of a district email for a ballot measure. An email was sent to staff members regarding an April 2024 bond issue, where the email was used to communicate about committee meetings. To resolve the issue, SJSD will
Continue Reading Candidates running for the two open seats on the St. Joseph School District Board of Education will speak at a Chamber of Commerce event later this month. The chamber will host its next Public Affairs Coffee event at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, at Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center, 1201 N. Woodbine Road.
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Mobile eateries are welcoming the arrival of warmer weather and sunshine as spring approaches.
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Development on the new Rolling Hills Library is underway to replace the current St. Joseph branch located off of the North Belt Highway. Work on the nearly four-acre plot of land began in January.
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Pershing students learned empathy and compassion for others when they helped serve food at the Open Door Food Kitchen.
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Heart to Heart International provided two disaster response vehicles for free breast and cervical cancer screenings.
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Many contestants of the annual Chili Cookoff have participated for several years prior and enjoyed showing off their numerous trophies.
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Child Care aware of Missouri (CCAMO), an organization dedicated to evaluating childcare supply for nearly 25 years, shares the newest care report for Missouri and Buchanan County. Based out of St. Louis, Missouri, the non-profit is focused on comprehensive data of early childhood educational systems. This specific data report was used for the coalition Kids
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Media outlets are reporting that the suspect allegedly involved in the Friday morning a double homicide and child abduction from Riverside, Missouri, was killed by police. The Platte County, Missouri Sheriff’s Office originally issued an Amber Alert at 5:10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, for a five-year-old child. Guiliana Manning was abducted after the suspect
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Owning a small local business in a market flooded with bigger chain competitors isn’t without its challenges, but St. Joseph entrepreneurs are showing they can be successful.Â
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The United Way of Greater St. Joseph announced a new program to provide community members with volunteer opportunities.
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The Southside Flea Market held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday morning to celebrate its grand opening.
Continue Reading (St. Joseph, Mo.) St. Joseph School District officials are taking a look at differences in course offerings at the city’s three public high schools. A supporting document presented during February’s school board meeting shows Central High School offers more courses, compared to Lafayette and Benton. SJSD High School Offerings Comparison 24-25 – Google SheetsDownload “The reason is
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Many are eagerly anticipating the first day of spring, especially after the wave of warmth and sunshine this past week. Temperatures have risen by up to 75 degrees since last Friday when early morning lows bottomed out around 10 to 15 degrees below zero. The five-day stretch of afternoon 60s has melted even the largest
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