By Cameron Montemayor Over the last 12 years, Mike Schumacher has helped manage a wide spectrum of day-to-day operations from some of the largest to a few of the smallest municipalities in the area. Now, Schumacher will take on a new challenge as St. Joseph’s next city manager. Officials announced Monday night that Schumacher has
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By Chris Fortune A Downtown bookstore received an early holiday gift from an author who supports independent sellers. The Story Collective at 114 S. Seventh St. received the James Patterson Holiday Bookstore Bonus this week. Author Patterson supports independent booksellers by pledging a total of $300,000, with $500 going to 600 shops through the program.
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Today is Tuesday, Dec. 17, the 352nd day of 2024. There are 14 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History On Dec. 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright of Dayton, Ohio, conducted the first successful manned, powered airplane flights near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, using their experimental craft, the Wright Flyer. Also on
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By Jazmine Knight Four women hoping to become the next superintendent of the St. Joseph School District gathered for interviews Tuesday, with a final decision on the district’s next leader likely to come by the end of the week. The superintendent finalists — Lara Gilpin, SJSD director of secondary education, Ashly McGinnis, SJSD assistant superintendent
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A Brumley man accused of shooting at an vehicle during an argument was released Monday after posting a $10,000 bond.According to court records, Brandon Whittle, 49, was charged with first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, first-degree property damage, and armed criminal action following an incident Saturday in Miller County.According to the probable cause statement,
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The congressional delegation appears poised to help rescue mobile homes in this area at Swanson Reservoir near Trenton, on land currently owned by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, which manages the lake. (Courtesy of Jason Frederick/Hitchcock County News) LINCOLN — A political barrier fell, and the U.S. Senate on Monday passed a bill that would
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Most people in the United States — 65% according to Harvard Health — have a general understanding of first aid, the Heimlich maneuver and CPR. That’s great! We should all know what to do if someone needs help. But what about mental health? Could you spot signs of depression or
Continue Reading COLUMBIA — A city of Columbia survey found residents who responded were dissatisfied with public safety services and felt unsafe around the city, according to a report released by the city. The city said 855 households filled out the 2024 City of Columbia Community Survey, which assessed residents’ satisfaction with city services to “ensure alignment
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The mother of the baby who was found dead inside a backpack inside a tire was sentenced to five years of probation Monday. Lavosha Daniels pleaded guilty to abandonment of a corpse and first-degree involuntary manslaughter in November. Boone County Circuit Judge Kevin Crane presided over the hearing and issued the sentence. If Daniels violates
Continue Reading Every time Missouri lawmakers have proposed legislation to essentially ban intoxicating-hemp products in the last few years, the hemp industry has mounted a united opposition to stop them. Products like Delta-8 THC drinks can currently be bought everywhere from bars to coffee shops statewide. Year after year, hemp business owners and distributors have asked the
Continue Reading Tim Clark, who threatened to sue the small western Kansas town of Quinter for free speech violations after he was banned from his son’s sporting events, sits for a Dec. 12, 2024, interview for the Kansas Reflector podcast. (Anna Kaminski/Kansas Reflector) TOPEKA — Conflict in a small Kansas town that began at youth football games
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High grocery prices have been a defining economic story in recent years, driven by a combination of factors including pandemic-related supply chain breakdowns and labor shortages. However, an increasingly critical driver of food price inflation has been the impact of natural disasters—such as droughts, floods, and hurricanes—on the nation’s agricultural output. In Florida, a devastating
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By NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – More than 2.3 million workers were injured on the job last year in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Workers in the industrial sector face significant risks due to routine exposure to heavy equipment such as cranes or machinery, load handling activities, operating electrical components, and heights. These
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By Cameron Montemayor The search for St. Joseph’s next city manager concluded Monday with officials announcing that Mike Schumacher has been tapped for the city’s top administrative position among a group of four finalists. Pending the execution of a contract by City Council on Jan. 6, 2025, Schumacher’s first day with the city will be
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By Leah Rainwater The new St. Joseph Veterans Affairs Clinic opened to the public on Monday at its location on 4782 Sienna Drive. The new building features additional exam rooms, a room for physical therapy and access to a Chiropractor. With the additional rooms, comes the expansion for more services offered, some of which include
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes passes against the Denver Broncos during a game Nov. 10 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Christmas is known for being magical and full of cheer but it’s also a holiday that causes many Americans to stress. According to the American Psychological Association, 89% of Americans are feeling stressed this year and 40% of those are worried about finding the right gift. Drew Fisher, a licensed therapist and owner of Fishers Counseling
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Jeff Boyles has been on a mission to make sure letters from local children to Santa get answered.
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For many people, especially individuals experiencing or recovering from substance use challenges, the holidays can be tough.
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By Jenna Wilson News-Press NOW Removing drunk drivers from the roads is personal for one Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Zackary Craft’s father was killed by someone driving impaired, and he aims to prevent a similar tragedy from happening to another family. He takes the mission so seriously that he has been honored by a
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By NewsPress Now The Missouri Department of Transportation announced on Monday that it has a new Deputy Director/ Chief Engineer. Eric Schroeter was named as the new MoDOT Deputy Director and Chief Engineer on Monday, Dec. 16, replacing Ed Hassinger who was promoted to MoDOT Director in November. “Schroeter will serve as the senior registered
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By Nicole Scott Monday is the last day to collect tickets for this year’s Shop St. Joseph drawing. Participating businesses have been giving customers one ticket per $10 purchase. However, no purchase is required to win the $10,000 grand prize, the $2,500 Shop Small Business bonus or any of the second-chance prizes. The St. Joseph
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By Jenna Wilson Two current employees are among the four finalists to become the St. Joseph School District’s next leader. Lara Gilpin, director of secondary education, and Ashly McGinnis, assistant superintendent of academic services, are among the women who district officials will interview on Tuesday. The other finalists are Laura Nelson, superintendent of the School
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By Cameron Montemayor The city is acquiring just over 10 acres of land from a leading local contractor with the intent of developing the property in the future. The 10.3-acre piece of land, which is located behind Time Out Entertainment Center and connects with the Southwest Parkway by South 22nd Street, was donated to the
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By Jazmine Knight The St. Joseph School District discussed a wide array of topics during a series of meetings Monday night. To kick off its Special meeting, the Board of Education recognized Kelly Robb as the 2024 Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ Outstanding Mathematics Elementary Educator and Shantell Cross as the 2024 Outstanding Instructional
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By NewsPress Now Students have been selected for this year’s Cotillion for Achievement. The female finalists are Sophia Jura, Central High School; Emma Loehnig, Benton High School; Sophia Mattson, Lafayette High School; Raychel McCamy, Central; Elizabeth Newell, East Buchanan High School; Cathy Nguyen, Lafayette; Andrea Simmons, Benton; and Gracie Wilmes, North Andrew High School. The
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – It was a day that 6-year-old Abbey and her parents will never forget. Abbey, from San Lorenzo, California, has leukemia. But she got to take some time off from hospitals, treatments and procedures to be a princess, complete with a unicorn companion, just for a day. When Abbey and her
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) It may not be something you like to talk about, but if you have gastrointestinal (GI) problems, your symptoms may be far more common than you think. According to data from the American Gastroenterological Association, 60-70 million people living in the United States have gut health concerns. Two common conditions
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) As people prepare to gather with family and friends this holiday season, it’s important to think about health and safety. “With the holidays just around the corner, now is the perfect time to think about how you can help protect yourself from serious illness from flu, COVID-19 and RSV –
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