By Charles Christian Grace House, a resource that has been serving those in need for nearly two decades, has closed temporarily. Founder and director Ruth Costello said the reason for the temporary closure is her upcoming heart surgery. Costello, who founded Grace House in 2005, said that a lung infection prior to the planned surgery
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By Harry Loomis AR Workshop held a Paint and Sip event Saturday afternoon at Felix St. Gourmet’s Room 108. It was the organization’s first such event since 2022. Guests at the event were invited for an afternoon of drinks and wood tray crafting. Options for what to craft included a lazy susan, a tray with
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By Chris Fortune A 40-year-old St. Joseph man was killed in an apparent stabbing on Saturday. St. Joseph Police Department Capt. Jeff Wilson said police responded to 2201 S. Eighth St. around 12:50 a.m. Saturday and found Aaron B. Osborn with an apparent stab wound to the abdomen area. Osborn was transported by EMS to
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By Kyle Schmidt A second chance is never guaranteed, but a Family Guidance Center employee equipped with Narcan was able to offer one to a man who had overdosed near her work. Miranda Humbert, case manager at the Family Guidance Center, was leaving work one night when she noticed somebody on the ground. “Somebody walking
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By Kendra Simpson Missouri Western State University has launched a new virtual tour of its campus to increase enrollment and show off the campus. With just a few clicks of a mouse, potential students can view the entire Missouri Western campus. The virtual tour includes images of Spratt Stadium, the Law Enforcement Academy, Bushman Planetarium
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By Charles Christian Daylight saving time officially ends this weekend, as we “spring forward” and lose an hour of sleep, and while that means more sunlight throughout the day, not everyone is a fan of the time change. The growing unpopularity of daylight saving time has brought about annual attempts to pass laws in Missouri
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By Harry Loomis As the St. Joseph Police Department continues to investigate the stolen statue at Corby Park, an anonymous resident has provided an extra incentive to those with information to provide. A $1,000 reward has been offered to anyone who can provide information that leads to an arrest. “It’s not something that happens often
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By Marcus Clem A top manufacturer for the area is forming new ties with St. Joseph’s hometown higher education campus. Missouri Western State University, in partnership with North Central Missouri College, honored Altec Industries, Inc. on Friday by naming part of its new Convergent Technology Alliance Center after the firm. The Altec Manufacturing Technology Bay
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By Ashley Luthans A fan-favorite Chinese restaurant in St. Joseph reopened its doors Friday after closing in December 2023. Twin Dragon, located at 2604 N. Belt Highway, is under new management. Amber Chumil Perez, an employee, said the previous chef has returned, but the restaurant will also be seeing a couple of changes. As of
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By Jazmine Knight Britt Reid, son of the Chiefs head coach, was recently released from prison after his sentence was commuted by Gov. Mike Parson. Gov. Mike Parson recently commuted the sentence of the son of the Chiefs head coach who seriously injured a young girl in a drunken driving crash, and his decision has
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By NewsPress Now Three candidates running for the St. Joseph School Board received backing from the regional chapter of the Missouri State Teachers Association on Friday. The group endorsed Mike Moore, Latonya Williams and Tami Pasley for the open board spots. “Please take time to educate yourselves about these three candidates and get out to
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By NewsPress Now March 1 — Cynthia Jonas, Everett Jonas to Ram MO LLC, 32 58 35 PT NE Quarter. March 1 — Ram MO LLC to HNB National Bank, 32 58 35 PT NE Quarter $217,600. March 1 — First Savings Bank, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. to Murtaza, Mahwash Afshar, Ali Mohammad Afshar,
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Wilde Denilson Gomez Suy, 23, and Caridad Delgado Hernandez, 27, both of St. Joseph. Michael Shawn Barnes, 58, and Santina K. Campbell, 41, both of St. Joseph. Leonardo Angel Leyva Negreira, 27, and Lilena Maria Calvi Rodriguez, 25, both of St. Joseph. Bryon Kevin McCune, 48, St. Joseph, and Monchanok
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from Feb. 27 to March 4 Anais Cian Saulters, 27, 3121 Mitchell Ave., warrant for failure to appear in court. Jerrad Wayne Poland, 27, 3006 Mitchell Ave., city charges for intentionally damage personal/real prop of another and throwing stones/other missiles. Erica Lynn Reed, 39, no address provided, warrant for failure
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Feb. 18 to March 4 2601 N. 17th St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 2217 N. 5th St., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 520 S. Belt Highway, items stolen at specialty store. 3507 Pear St., burglary at rental storage facility. 139 N. Belt Highway, items stolen at grocery/super market. 2826
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By Harry Loomis The annual Conference on Applied Learning in Higher Education kicked off Thursday at Missouri Western State University, where students and representatives from other universities gathered to share research and network with one another. For students, the opportunity to interact with a professor or mentor they would otherwise never meet is unique, as there
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By Chris Fortune A federal grant could provide a lifeline for East Hills Cleaners, which is growing to better serve its customers. The Community Development Block Grant provides grants to cities through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. St. Joseph is permitted to allocate funds to small businesses through the program to support
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By Cameron Montemayor Cold wind swept through the air as a dozen girls soccer players glided along the front lawn at Central High School during a February scrimmage. While still early in the young season, it’s a valuable test for the athletes as they ramp up for the start of the 2024 season in mid-March.
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By NewsPress Now Join News-Press NOW’s Cameron Montemayor as he talks to local soccer players and coaches about the advancement of women’s sports. Watch the special report, Growing the Game, tonight starting at 5 p.m. Read the full online story here.
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By NewsPress Now BIG BISCUIT 139 N. Belt Highway No violations. BILLS PUB LLC 6210 King Hill Ave. No violations. CHAUN’S CATERIN 2635 Garfield Ave. No violations. CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE 915 N. Woodbine Rd. Critical: Foods that require temperature as a control must be held at 41 degrees F or less (warning). CRUMBL
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Maintaining your health and vitality as you age includes taking care of your mouth. Neglecting dental health can make you susceptible to gum disease, lead to poor nutrition, put you at risk for infections, and even impact your emotional well-being. Yet, many older adults aren’t receiving proper oral care. Research from
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By Chris Fortune The first over-the-counter birth control pill is expected to be available within a month at major retailers and pharmacies, and some St. Joseph residents said the increased accessibility will allow for easier personal health decisions. The Food and Drug Administration approved Opill, the first daily oral contraceptive approved for use in the
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By Kyle Schmidt March 6 marks Black Balloon Day across the world, a day for people to remember loved ones who have died due to drug overdoses or other substance-related harm. “It is important for those families to recognize those that have been lost as well as bringing light into the recovery community for resources
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By Jenna Wilson A Hosea Elementary School educator received a statewide honor for his leadership and talent in his role. The 2024 Missouri Outstanding Assistant Principal Award recognizes the critical leadership assistant principals provide to support teaching and learning in Missouri schools. Hosea Elementary School assistant principal Jacob Kretzer started his teaching career with the
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By Riley Funk Civic Arena has seen various improvements over the past few years, but even minor upgrades, like the latest approved projects, can make a difference when it comes to meeting standards for events. The St. Joseph City Council approved Monday $9,785 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to help purchase 60 team chairs
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By Missouri Independent via My Courier-Tribune A bill to protect politicians from “deepfake” images and recordings received broad bipartisan support Wednesday in the Missouri House. State Rep. Ben Baker’s bill would prohibit the distribution of digitally created or manipulated messages that “create a realistic but false image” without labeling it as being created using artificial
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now Drugs are a prevalent issue in St. Joseph, and while attention is generally on those who are struggling with addiction, drug use affects more than just them — it can also change the lives of friends and family. Watch the special report at 5 p.m. or tune into the newscast livestream. Check
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By Marcus Clem Board of Education member Whitney Lanning has been charged with second-degree harassment following an interaction with another elected official. Prosecuting Attorney Michelle Davidson said the charge, which is a Class A misdemeanor, will not involve an arrest. Filings show Lanning received a summons by mail on Wednesday. She is set for an
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By Jazmine Knight What should have been standard HVAC repairs left one St. Joseph woman inconvenienced and out thousands of dollars, and she’s warning others to do their research before hiring anyone. It all started back in June of 2023, when Amy Bowman hired a local contracting company to install the HVAC. Even though it
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