By Jazmine Knight Attendance within the St. Joseph School District is starting to look up. Ashly McGinnis, assistant superintendent of academic services, said numbers have significantly improved as students readjust from the impact of the COVID pandemic. In October of 2022, the district sat at 79.55% for attendance across all schools. A year later, the
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Respiratory illness season has officially begun. As the holidays approach and many spend more time indoors with loved ones, the risk of contracting common respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID-19, pneumonia and RSV will rise. But germs aren’t the only things spreading this fall and winter; many vaccine-related myths and misinformation
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By Leah Rainwater Taxpayers may be able to keep more money in their pockets during the 2025 tax year. The Internal Revenue Service came out with 2025 inflation adjustments for taxes on Oct. 22. Some key things to know about the adjustments are the increase in standard deductions for those filing single or married individuals
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By Chris Fortune With less than a week to go before Election Day, local voters are hopeful Americans across the country will accept the outcome of the Harris-Trump race regardless of who wins. The last presidential election was not without controversy. Over the last few years, judges have punished hundreds of rioters who stormed the
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By Jacob Meikel Missouri schools could hit the jackpot if voters legalize sports betting at the polls on Nov. 5, but some aren’t betting the farm just yet on how much money they could actually see. Missouri remains one of a dozen states where gambling on sports isn’t legal, with most of its neighbors, including
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By Leah Rainwater With a week until Election Day, two Republicans campaigning for statewide office stopped in St. Joseph Tuesday to make their case to voters. Missouri Treasurer Vivek Malek is running for election to keep his job after being appointed to the post by Gov. Mike Parson in 2023, and he was joined by
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By NewsPress Now It may be Halloween week but the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce already is looking ahead to Christmas and a popular holiday program. Local businesses that would like to be part of the annual Shop St. Joseph program can register now. Participating businesses give out tickets to customers that could be drawn
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By Chris Fortune A new Midtown restaurant is bringing Chinese and Mexican flavors under one roof. Moshu Shi Mama began serving Mexican food to customers at 2302 Mitchell Ave. a couple of weeks ago, but it began to fully live up to its Chimex title on Saturday when it started offering Chinese dishes. Co-owner Ivan
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company Do you have pickleball fever? This popular sport has been making waves across the country. Not only is it great exercise, but pickleball is also a great way to meet new friends or spend time with old ones. Like any other sport, nutrition plays
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By Jazmine Knight The St. Joseph School Board had their hands full as they hosted several scheduled meetings on Oct. 28 On the agenda, the board voted on multiple actions regarding various construction projects and policy changes. The board selected DLR Group as their architectural firm for the proposed construction of a new high school.
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By Leah Rainwater An outbreak of illness involving a popular menu item at a fast-food giant is putting E.coli in the national spotlight. As of Oct. 25, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports there have been 75 total cases, 22 hospitalizations and one death related to E.coli believed to be linked to McDonald’s
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By Kirsten Stokes What was meant to be a day of celebration for Kristin White turned into a moment no parent ever wants to experience. On the morning of Dec. 30, 2023, in the bustle of preparing for a first birthday party for one of her other sons, White found her 17-year-old son, Ronnie, lifeless
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By Cameron Montemayor St. Joseph Police Officers will upgrade to some of the top Tasers on the market in the coming months after City Council approved a large purchase of more than 100 new Taser models on Monday. At Monday’s City Council meeting, councilmembers unanimously approved an agreement to purchase 134 Taser 10 models from
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Have you ever taken a close look at the ingredients in children’s vitamins? You may want to check out the label, because most supplements for children include ingredients you might not want to give your kids. This came to the attention of two dads, Darren Litt and Adam Gillman, who
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) During the fall and winter months, respiratory infections such as flu, COVID-19 and RSV can surge. People who are vaccinated lower their risk of getting seriously ill and needing medical care if they get infected. About 70% of adults in the United States said they probably or definitely will get
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By Kendra Simpson One person is dead and two are injured after a shooting Sunday afternoon. St. Joseph Police responded to a shooting at 2200 South 14th Street at 2:53 p.m. Sunday. A 30-year-old male was pronounced dead at the scene and two others were taken to Mosaic Life Care where they received treatment. “It’s
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By Jenna Wilson Missouri is one of the worst states for infant mortality, driving an investment in programs to reduce the number of sleep-related deaths. According to an annual report from the Missouri Department of Social Services, of all the infant deaths that were caused by non-medical reasons in 2022, 74% were tied to the
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By Kyle Schmidt A 12-foot skeleton is just the start of what a pair of neighbors on Ashland Avenue have in store for trick-or-treaters Halloween night. Brenda LaFollette and Meaghan Walker share a passion for going all out for the holiday. The two live in neighboring homes that are easy to spot at the north
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By Jazmine Knight One local tavern is ready to continue its 125-year legacy with some new owners. Russell Book and Melissa Winn have taken the helm at the Brown Bear, 2028 St Joseph Ave. It all started with Winn’s husband BJ. BJ’s dad owned the tavern many years ago and it has always been a
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By Ashley Luthans Making it to the Olympia is the ultimate goal for many bodybuilders around the world, and Hunter Henderson is no exception. Henderson, from DeKalb, Missouri, earned her spot in the bodybuilding competition last month and competed on the international stage on Oct. 11. She finished in 13th place, and said she’s grateful
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By Kendra Simpson Whiskey Blue Limousine and Cornelius Heavy Wrecker have made it their mission to save lives and prevent drunk driving accidents by providing St. Joseph residents a safe ride with their new party buses. For $35 a night, people have a safe way to travel for an evening out and can also go
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By Leah Rainwater One St. Joseph man is advocating for ways to enhance a national resource. Tracy Gillespie, a mental health and homeless advocate in St. Joseph, encountered an issue when he was trying to use the 988 hotline for a personal mental health issue. “I needed some help,” Gillespie said. “My phone was deactivated because,
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By Jenna Wilson The yearly time change is almost upon us and experts are sharing tips on how to handle the transition as you turn back the clocks this fall. Daylight Saving Time ends next weekend at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3. The return of Standard Time happens in autumn and involves turning clocks
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By Leah Rainwater One St. Joseph woman is using her songwriting as a creative outlet to raise awareness for those in need. Taylor Presley didn’t know what she wanted to be when she grew up until she discovered what she describes as a “pull” to go to Maui, Hawaii, in 2012. “When I got there,
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported Oct. 15 Joshua Curtis Smith, 39, 1401 Felix St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Tyler M. Wood, 30, 3011 N 9th St., Warrant for failure to appear in court. James Lee Blythe, 56, 5314 Basil Dr., warrant and felony warrant for failure to appear in court. John Mikel
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By Kendra Simpson With less than a week before Halloween, St. Joseph residents may be rushing to find the perfect costume for a decent price. While shopping at a chain store may be convenient, there are more unique and cheaper ways to dress to impress. The average adult spends roughly $37 on a Halloween costume, not
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By Chris Fortune With election day less than two weeks away, many Buchanan County voters have made their choice at the ballot box. More than 1,600 voters have cast early ballots at the courthouse as of Friday afternoon. The Buchanan County Clerk’s office also has received about 1,000 mail-in absentee ballots. In total, more than
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By Morgan Buresh ABC 17 News Missouri voters will decide who they feel will best serve as the state’s attorney general in the upcoming election on Nov. 5. Republican and current Attorney General Andrew Bailey is running for a full term. He was appointed in January 2023 after his predecessor, Eric Schmitt, was voted to
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By NewsPress Now A local tourism effort is receiving recognition. The Highway 36 Heritage Alliance was awarded the Innovator Award at the 2024 Missouri Governor’s Conference on Tourism recently. The award honors a small tourism organization or individual who achieves significant results on a modest budget. St. Joseph is one of the founding destinations of
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By Cameron Montemayor St. Joseph is pushing all its chips on the table in a bid to secure one of Division II basketball’s top conference tournaments. If everything falls into place, St. Joseph and Civic Arena could become the next home for the MIAA Basketball Tournament. St. Joseph Missouri Sports Commission Executive Director Brett Esely
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