St. Joseph experiences online job surplus
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — St. Joseph has been seen by Axios News as one of the top cities for job opportunities and growth on Indeed.
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MoWest surpasses Giving Tuesday goal, extends donation drive
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Missouri Western State University once again took part in its annual “Giving Tuesday” donation drive — a day dedicated to supporting programs and services across campus.
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Ex-Missouri officer pleads guilty to searching women’s phones for sexual photos during stops
(AP) — A former suburban St. Louis police officer admitted that over several months last year, he pulled over 20 women’s vehicles and searched their phones for nude photos and videos.
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Finalists for 2026 Cotillion for Achievement to be announced Sunday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Sixteen of the top academic achievers in the area will be recognized this weekend as finalists for a prestigious local scholarship.
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The Festive Force: St. Joe Police to host families for holiday event with Santa
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Families and children are invited to spend an upcoming holiday Sunday with Santa Claus and the men and women in blue as they protect and serve up Christmas cookies this time around.
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Boone County judge seeks more information as Riley Strain’s wrongful death lawsuit remains at a standstill
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — Lawyers for the family of Riley Strain, a University of Missouri student who died on a trip with his fraternity brothers, and for the Delta Chi fraternity, Barrister Capital Corporation, and 39 of Strain’s former fraternity brothers have until Dec. 10 to provide backing for their claims to Boone County Judge Josh Devine.
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St. Joseph to host international tour operators and writers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is hosting 12 international tour operators and journalists as they look to explore all the city has to offer.
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Chances dwindling for renewal of health care subsidies, risking premium spikes for millions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hopes for an extension of health care subsidies were diminishing in Congress this week as Republicans and Democrats largely abandoned the idea of bipartisan talks on the issue, increasing the odds that millions of Americans could see sharp premium spikes starting Jan. 1.
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D-Day veteran Charles Shay, who saved lives on Omaha Beach, dies at 101 in France
PARIS (AP) — Charles Shay, a decorated Native American veteran who was a 19-year-old U.S. Army medic when he landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day and helped save lives, died on Wednesday. He was 101.
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MDC offering tree care workshop in St. Joseph this December
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An expert with the Conservation Department will teach outdoor enthusiasts the skills to identify and manage various species of trees in St. Joseph this month.
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Sportsbooks see ‘pent-up demand’ in Missouri’s betting debut
Legal sports betting went live in Missouri on Monday, with more than 2 million people attempting to access sportsbook apps on launch day.
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St. Joseph reacts to official launch of sports betting in Missouri
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Whether it’s wagering on the game-winning touchdown, three-point shot or home run, the world of sports betting is now live in St. Joseph and the Show-Me state with the touch of a button.
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The Honey Baked Ham Company eyeing St. Joseph for next location
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The famed spiral-sliced ham is coming to St. Joseph.
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Rogers Pharmacy launches annual coat drive
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Rogers Pharmacy is hosting its annual coat drive, marking the fourth year for the event.
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Trump administration says it will withhold SNAP from Democrat-led states if they don’t provide data
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration said Tuesday that it will move to withhold SNAP food aid from recipients in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless those states provide information about those receiving the assistance.
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Road conditions continue to improve after Monday’s snowfall
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Hitting the roads in St. Joseph will be easier due to all the major roads and interstates in the area being mostly clear after Monday’s snowfall.
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Local women’s group helps with winter clothing collection
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A women’s group is doing its part to help individuals who may need winter clothing to make it through the cold weather.
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Juveniles believed to be involved in Monday shooting at St. Joseph apartment complex
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Multiple juveniles are believed to be involved in an early morning shooting on Monday at a St. Joseph apartment complex, an incident that resulted in no injuries but notable damage to surrounding property.
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Winter weather triggers AMI day as SJSD aims to maintain instructional momentum
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph School District decided to declare an Alternative Methods of Instruction, or AMI day, on Monday, Dec. 1 due to inclement weather.
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Local food bank, other businesses participate in Giving Tuesday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Giving Tuesday is a movement created to reimagine a world built on shared humanity and generosity.
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Missouri legislators file separate bills to fully ban abortion, criminalize procedure
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A pair of Missouri legislators are seeking to nullify abortion rights that were enshrined into the state constitution by voters in 2024, going as far as proposing criminal penalties for those involved in the procedure.
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Accused National Guard shooter held without bond after pleading not guilty to murder and assault charges from hospital bed
(CNN) — An Afghan man appeared in court virtually from his hospital bed on Tuesday to plead not guilty to charges related to the shooting of two National Guardsmen in Washington, DC.
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Demolition begins at B&J Skate Center after summer fire
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — As crews demolish the nearly 50-year-old building once filled with childhood memories, the smell of popcorn and family traditions, the St. Joseph community is mourning its loss.
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Noyes Home for Children to host Holiday Open House
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Noyes Home for Children is hosting its annual Holiday Open House.
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Loess Bluffs to host 46th annual Eagle Days in Northwest Missouri this weekend
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A world of wildlife awaits Northwest Missouri residents this weekend from bald eagles and snow geese to trumpeter swans and hawks.
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Lead pipes to be inspected throughout St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Over 16,000 homes and businesses throughout St. Joseph will be checked for potential lead service lines.
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US air travelers without REAL IDs will be charged a $45 fee
Air travelers in the U.S. without a REAL ID will be charged a $45 fee beginning in February, the Transportation Security Administration announced Monday.
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Fight over Missouri’s $50 million private school voucher program continues in court
More than 98% of scholarships administered by the MOScholars program this school year are funded by Missouri taxpayers. And though there are strict eligibility requirements for private-school scholarships, eligibility isn’t checked after the initial scholarship is awarded or for siblings of students who received a scholarship.
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MSHP reports one fatality after state sees winter weather
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol shared its winter weather totals after parts of Missouri saw snow Monday.
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Gov. Kehoe proposes income tax elimination
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KQTV) — Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe is preparing for a meeting which may alter the state’s economic status.
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