By Jazmine Knight The state of the job market often depends on who you ask. On one side are younger people struggling not only to secure employment but also to find something that supports their basic needs. On the other end of the spectrum, many believe there are jobs out there but no one wants
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By Marcus Clem As the St. Joseph School District sets to work on hiring teachers and staff this summer, it faces a challenge. Assistant Superintendent Brian Kraus told the Board of Education this week that he does not have specific numbers on the effort to hire employees for the 2024-25 year, but that the “applicant
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By Kendra Simpson A new program through the Bartlett Center is aiming to help local teenagers gain self-confidence and entrepreneurial skills. With the help of the Chamber of Commerce and the Missouri After-School network, Bartlett Center’s Executive Director, LaTonya Williams, was able to get a grant that promotes entrepreneurship and civic engagement. This grant will
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By Riley Funk Fiber optic installation will cause lane closures June 4 on 28th Street. The work will take place on both the north and south lanes of the roadway in the area between Oak and Walnut streets, according to Sellenriek Construction, the group that will oversee the project. The north lane will be closed
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By NewsPress Now Chess players can test their skills at an upcoming event at the Rolling Hills Library. Players of all ages and skill levels can participate in the library’s first-ever chess tournament on Saturday, June 8. The free event begins at 10 a.m. in the Belt Branch Upper Story, 1906A along with an open
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) The future of building safety offers exciting career opportunities for the next generation. The International Code Council encourages educators to involve kids in discussions about the industry from an early age, fostering open-mindedness and offering them a new perspective on the world around them. Inspiring Young Minds with Interactive Learning Building
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Most consumers know how a traditional pharmacy works. Far fewer are aware of an alternative option: a compounding pharmacy. Here’s everything you need to know about these specialized healthcare facilities, and how they have the potential to improve your wellness. What is a compounding pharmacy? A compounding pharmacy employs the art
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By Cameron Montemayor City leaders and elected officials gathered Wednesday to review options for how to handle a large funding shortfall tied to several park restroom construction projects. Council members called for the meeting after bids for construction of new restroom facilities at five locations — Corby Grove, Eagles Field, Hochman Park, Hyde Park and
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By Jazmine Knight After enjoying the great outdoors over Memorial Day weekend, some people might now be dealing with bug bites. Here in the St. Joseph area, the biggest concerns are mosquitos and ticks. Shelly Cox, a naturalist at the Remington Nature Center, said that with the increased rainfall recently, mosquitos will be popping up
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By Chris Fortune Adult vaccines supplied through a federally funded program are in short supply at the St. Joseph Health Department. The health department announced that it has about a two-week supply of vaccines provided by the Section 317 program, which provides vaccines for uninsured and underinsured adults. “Things like this happen periodically, and we
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By Riley Funk St. Joseph Habitat for Humanity and community members welcomed a St. Joseph mother and her children to a new home Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting and house blessing ceremony. Samanta Mujagic, along with her three children, will now live at a house on East Highland Avenue, which was once a dream. “It feels
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Summer is a great time to try new activities and get outdoors, but the season also brings with it unique risks, according to medical experts. “Regardless of where you are in your fitness journey, the warm weather months offer opportunities to reevaluate your wellness goals for the remainder of the year.
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By Riley Funk After it was announced that a PGA Tour player died by suicide over the weekend, community members are discussing the importance of athlete mental health. It was announced that Grayson Murray, a PGA Tour player, died Saturday at the age of 30. He most recently won the Sony Open in January. Jeffrey
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By Cameron Montemayor The St. Joseph Police Department moved one step closer to deploying body cameras after receiving the green light to purchase the equipment. At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, council members unanimously approved an emergency ordinance authorizing the purchase of 125 body cameras and 100 in-car cameras from Utility Associates, Inc. “We’re certainly hoping
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By Marcus Clem St. Joseph schools gave ground on getting kids to class for the recently ended 2023-24 academic term, compared to last year’s data, but one other key benchmark improved. The district announced a satisfactory attendance rate of 77.56% for the year, down from 78.91% in 2022-23, and well below the goal of more
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By NewsPress Now Visitors to St. Joseph Memorial Park and Mount Auburn cemeteries during Memorial Day weekend are being reminded to collect any items left on graves. Staff will conduct a semi-annual cemetery cleanup on Monday, June 3. Any remaining flowers, decorations and other items will be cleared that morning so crews can mow and
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By Chris Fortune Efforts to study the possibility of an Amtrak line in St. Joseph are on track to begin this year. The Missouri Department of Transportation selected Crawford, Murphy & Tilly to conduct a feasibility study to look at options for a proposed Amtrak line connecting St. Joseph to Kansas City, including a connection
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By Charles Christian Extra outdoor time in the summer calls for an increased need to take care of our eyes. Local optometrist Dr. Amy Fitzgerald said that with kids being out of school and adults getting ready for more outdoor adventures, summer marks the perfect time to schedule your annual eye exam. “We encourage annual
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By Jenna Wilson Whether it was playing on the playground, grilling out or engaging in recreational activities, families didn’t seem to mind the warm weather as they flooded area parks. Bartlett Park was busy on Monday as families took the time to relax and take part in some of their favorite outdoor activities while enjoying
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By Kirsten Stokes The son of a former doctor in St. Joseph is continuing his quest to find the owners of baby photos, some from more than 70 years ago. The late Dr. Robert Kieber, a family physician in St. Joseph, received a scrapbook years ago of photos of patients. The photos date from the
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By Cameron Montemayor Four Northwest Missouri counties, including Buchanan, will see several resurfacing projects carried out over the five months. The Missouri Department of Transportation in tandem with Herzog Contracting Corp, will kick off road construction on Gentry County Route CC on Monday, June 3, before moving to Missouri Route 48. Route CC will be
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By Chris Fortune A Downtown building that has stood vacant for more than a decade will continue to avoid the wrecking ball, for now. The city accepted bids to demolish the building at 408 S. Eighth St. near the St. Joseph Fire Department headquarters over a month ago, but bid requests were canceled on May
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By Marcus Clem In Italy, a head chef is wholly in command of the high-concept dining experience, in that what is eaten, when and why, are all arranged together like the brush strokes of a painting, at last on display in St. Joseph. After years of planning and construction followed by months of refinement, city
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By Chris Fortune Crowds of visitors gathered at Magoon’s Famous Delicatessen for live music and mushroom delicacies. The deli at 632 South Eighth St. hosted six musical acts from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday as guests gathered inside for food and entertainment. But other visitors opted to enjoy the sunshine on the adjoining patio
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By Charles Christian Retirement didn’t last long for a man who is well-known from his previous roles at an area university. Clarence Green Jr. retired in March after 28 years at Northwest Missouri State University, where he served as chief of the University Police Department, vice president of culture and interim university president. He now
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By Chris Fortune A local coffee shop is giving its customers the opportunity to support women at the YWCA by treating them to a drink. Toe Beans Coffee House at 114 S. Eighth St. already has a blessings board inside the shop that works like a pay-it-forward program, but it added a new option this
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By Kirsten Stokes An Andrew County care center is under new management and ownership. Shady Lawn in Savannah, Missouri, has become Abundant Acres Care and Rehab and now will be run by Andrew County. “It will just be an amazing leadership team that we have developed from professionals around the county that have been in
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By Kirsten Stokes Community members gathered for some fun at the Noyes Home on Friday, with food trucks, a balloon artist and plenty of other fun. The Porch Party, which was free and open to the public, raised money for the Noyes Home and its mission to help kids and families at risk. “Edutainers” Will
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By Cameron Montemayor When Ryan Coffman saw an opportunity to help, loved ones say he jumped at it without hesitation. When he sensed something was wrong, his infectious smile, compassion and sense of humor shined through like few others could. Going above and beyond for others was simply in his nature. Brittany and Tyler Ziolkowski
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By Jazmine Knight Sitting in a hot car on a summer day can be uncomfortable — especially if you’ve got leather seats — but the extreme heat can even be detrimental to your vehicle’s exterior. According to Remington Couch, owner of Couch Motors and Ideal Paintless Dent Removal LLC, the UV rays from the summer
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