U.S. tariffs could cast shadow over holiday shopping season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The busiest time of year for U.S. shoppers and retail consumers is right around the corner.
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Local law enforcement sheds light on drug-related crimes: trends, prevention and education
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW)– Local law enforcement has amped up its resources to decrease the amount of drugs and crime throughout the community, as it continues its battle.
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Gov. Kehoe signs bill to ban race-based hair discrimination
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A new Missouri state law now prevents discrimination on natural hair textures and styles associated with race.
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St. Joseph preps launch of new emergency operations center, a situation room in times of disaster
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Housed beneath St. Joseph’s newest fire station on Mitchell Avenue lies the future home base for emergency coordination in the event of a disaster.
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St. Joseph secures $252K in federal funding to improve pedestrian safety
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph just got a boost to make walking and biking a little safer. Thanks to more than $250,000 in federal funding, a new initiative called Safe Crossings of St. Joseph is set to begin taking shape.
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Expert explains correlation between synthetic food dyes and behaviors in children
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Finding healthy snacks for kids at your local grocery store is proven to be expensive and can come with some challenges.
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Anxiety is the ‘new pandemic’ for teens and young adults
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — It’s been called “the new pandemic.” Anxiety has increased dramatically among people ages 12-30 over the past 30 years.
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Twin Spires stands tall amid modern modesty
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In the heart of St. Joseph, the Twin Spires Complex towers above its surroundings, not just in height, but in craftsmanship.
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Summer heat takes a toll on Missouri’s dairy cattle and milk production
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — This summer’s heat has been hard on people across Northwest Missouri, but it’s also taken a toll on other residents: cattle.
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What Missourians can expect with the legality of sports betting
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — Online sports betting has exploded in popularity recently, having been legalized in 34 of the 50 states, with the newest state being Missouri.
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Phil Welch Stadium undergoing renovations before 2026 season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With the St. Joseph Mustangs in the midst of their off-season, renovations to Phil Welch Stadium will have the team and fans coming back “home” with a slightly different look.
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ADA website compliance lawsuits on the rise
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law in 1990 with the intent to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
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MoWest faces enrollment struggles while NWMSU sees growth
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University is facing a steep enrollment decline — a trend that has played out over the last five years and is raising concerns about long-term sustainability.
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Family of fallen motorcyclist pleads for caution as fatal crashes rise in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As she stood at the gravestone of her brother Ryan Coffman, a St. Joseph motorcyclist killed by a wrong-way driver last May, Chandra Roberts is flooded with the emotions of that life-altering day 15 months ago, a feeling of grief that families face at a growing rate in St. Joseph.
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St. Joseph libraries concerned about future funding
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A possible benefit for property owners could cause funding challenges for local libraries.
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St. Joseph’s Landfill to reach capacity in 2047: how recycling can make a big difference
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph’s landfill is filling up fast, and the clock is ticking, with its projected lifespan being May 2047.
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For the people, by the people: Missouri’s Initiative Petition process and changes for August 2025
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A sweeping new law set to take effect Thursday, Aug. 28, will reshape how Missourians bring issues directly to the ballot.
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Chiefs Training Camp: The economic impact on St. Joseph
ST JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Since 2010, the Kansas City Chiefs have called Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph home for their yearly training camp.
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Community Missions 24-hour shelter goes beyond just providing a place to stay
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The official launch of “My Brothers House”, Community Missions’ 24-hour shelter service, provides more than a place of rest for St. Joseph’s homeless community.
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St. Joseph in early planning stages for the FIFA World Cup
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In less than a year, 650,000 people are expected to travel into the Kansas City area to watch countries around the world compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Living with crossfire: the new normal in St. Joseph
Many St. Joseph residents believe gun violence is inevitable regardless of location, that’s why many professionals in the firearms field believe proper training can prevent future incidents.
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Lake Contrary area to see beginning of revival efforts
A Buchanan County project to dredge Lake Contrary is gaining traction with weed spraying estimated to begin at the end of the month. The county contracted an Oklahoma company for the job.
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Local Catholics ponder the legacy of Pope Francis and the future of the Church
Fr. Stephen Hansen of the Cathedral of St. Joseph said Pope Francis will be remembered as “the Pope of Mercy.”
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Roots run deep on both ends of St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Two sides of the same coin make up St. Joseph, Mo. Pride runs deep on the north side and the south side. “You always want to be competitive and you always want to be better than what’s going on in the North end,” Ron Hook, life time south side
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The future of DEI at local universities
MARYVILLE, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In a move that reflects a broader cultural and political shift across Missouri, both Northwest Missouri State University and Missouri Western State University have officially dissolved their offices of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Trickling down from state and federal executive orders, both universities are now reassessing, not only the
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Missouri pushes for income tax cuts, setting path to eliminate them
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missourians could see a wide-ranging tax cut plan passed by the state legislature this year, the latest push toward eliminating the state income tax. Among the provisions in a $1.3 billion tax cut plan passed by the House in March is a gradual reduction in the state income tax
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Officials address dangers of Belt Highway speeding for motorcyclist
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Since 2023, a motorcycle fatality has occurred along the Belt Highway each year, and St. Joseph police are taking note of the cause. As a member of the St. Joseph Police Department’s Traffic Unit, Sgt. James Tonn knows more than he’d like to about the devastating impact of a
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Prop 2 key to success: South Side votes
With the Prop 2 bond measure suggesting a new high school to be built on the Southside, it’s now up to voters to decide the measure’s fate.
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SJSD ‘aiming for amenities’ to help further education at new high schools
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With a school bond proposition that asks St. Joseph taxpayers to pay more, some may wonder what they’re getting for their money. As the St. Joseph School District looks to build two new high schools, with the first one set for construction somewhere south of Highway 36, the 60-cent boost in the
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SJSD officials break down costs behind school bond issue
St. Joseph School Board Vice President Mike Moore, left, School Board President LaTonya Williams, center, and SJSD Superintendent Gabe Edgar, right, explain the logistics behind Proposition 2.
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