Seven inductees added to the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The 2025 Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame (MVHOF) has announced its 2025 inductees.
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Saint Joseph symphony brings a horror classic to life
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Saturday, Oct. 18, the Saint Joseph Symphony invites the community to an electrifying evening of music with its presentation of a live performance of Frankenstein at the historic Missouri Theater.
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I-229 ramps to close temporarily for roadwork
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Ramps along Interstate 229 will be closed for a short period of time due to a road resurfacing project.
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SJPL holds annual book sale to support reading programs
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Book lovers will want to mark their calendars, as the Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library will kick off its annual book sale at the Downtown Library.
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NWMO Republican Club to hold October meeting
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Northwest Missouri Republican Club will hold its October meeting on Thursday, Oct. 16, and will feature Missouri Western State University’s president as a special guest.
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Health Department to install needle depository at Community Missions
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Community Missions will be receiving new equipment from the St. Joseph Health Department.
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Kids take a step into ‘the real world’ at Tiny Tot Town
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Tiny Tot Town is all about helping kids explore and learn about their community in a fun, hands-on way.
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SJPD reports results of joint enforcement operation
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department and Missouri State Highway Patrol made multiple arrests during a recent joint enforcement operation aimed at improving community safety.
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Waynesville man injured in one-vehicle Harrison County crash
HARRISON COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Waynesville, Missouri, man was taken to the hospital after a one-vehicle crash Monday in Harrison County.
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‘Home is where the heart is’: organizations observe World Habitat Day
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Oct. 6 marked the recognition of world habitat day, an observance highlighting the state of our towns and cities.
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Aging homes raise safety concerns in St. Joseph neighborhoods
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Safety concerns are growing in parts of St. Joseph — especially in older buildings and neighborhoods.
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St. Joseph man arrested after crash with MSHP vehicle Saturday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local law enforcement arrested Alec M. Gray just after 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, for multiple offenses, including a crash with a Missouri State Highway Patrol vehicle.
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Week 7 High School Football standings
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — With playoffs just a few weeks away, some St. Joseph area schools are sporadic with their standings.
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SJSD School Bus runs in to pickup truck on Belt Highway
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A school bus full of kids ran into a pickup truck just after 3 p.m. on Monday.
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Chamber to host Downtown open spaces tour
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Chamber of Commerce, in coordination with Main Street St. Joseph, is hosting a business workshop and Downtown open spaces tour on Tuesday, Oct. 7.
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Three 2025 supermoons will light the sky
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Monday kicks off a stretch of back-to-back-to-back supermoons.
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Demolition, reconstruction planned for City Hall north fountain and sidewalk
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Drivers and pedestrians traveling Downtown will see a prominent section of City Hall and Civic Center Park undergoing large renovations this fall.
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St. Joseph YWCA recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — First recognized as the “Day of Unity” in 1981, Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is observed every October, with the goal of unifying efforts to end domestic violence and raise awareness.
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Fire Prevention Week focuses on lithium-ion battery safety in homes
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Oct. 5 marked the start of Fire Prevention Week, signaling homeowners to go over certain fire safety protocols.
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Child seriously injured in Harrison County dirt bike crash
HARRISON COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A child was taken to the hospital after a dirt bike crash in Harrison County Sunday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the crash occurred around 4:25 p.m. in a pasture near the intersection of Route T and 182nd Street, a mile south of Blythedale, Missouri. An 11-year-old boy
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Time to take plants indoors
By Linda GeistUniversity of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. — As frost approaches, gardeners are tempted to dig up plants and place them in pots for use indoors. Too often, the results are disappointing as plants that flourished in the garden drop leaves and stop flowering indoors, said University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist David Trinklein.
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Former U.S. Surgeon General urges vaccination as Covid and flu cases begin to rise
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With flu season officially underway, health experts highlight the importance of staying alert — because this time of year often brings a mix of unpredictable illnesses. Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams, who now directs the Health Equity Action Leadership Center at Purdue University said COVID-19 is still very
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Driver’s exam offices in St. Joseph, statewide to close Oct. 13 for Columbus Day
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Residents hoping to test and obtain their driver’s license or permit will have to wait an extra day this month.
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Women’s Expo celebrates health, wellness and community
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The “It’s All About You!” Women’s Expo is underway Saturday at the St. Joseph Civic Arena, celebrating women’s health, wellness and community.
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Longtime Bearcat Radio broadcaster calls milestone game
MARYVILLE, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The voice behind Bearcat Radio Network on KXCV/KRNW, John Coffey, announced his 500th consecutive football game on Saturday, Sept. 20, in Joplin, Mo.
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Week 6 High School Football Matchups
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — With week 6 of the high school football season starting Friday Oct. 3, here are the matchups for the high schools in our viewing area.
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Crowds gather as PumpkinFest kicks off its 29th year
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — PumpkinFest officially opens Friday, bringing crowds to the Pony Express Museum and Patee Park for the festival’s 29th year.
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St. Joseph OKs final plat for new subdivision with 15 new homes in the works
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Construction of more than a dozen new single-family homes is set to move forward in St. Joseph following approval by City Councilmembers this week.
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St. Joseph Trail Alliance to host outdoor event
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Trail Alliance is hosting an upcoming outdoor event at the St. Joseph River Bluff Trails Park.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is sentenced to over 4 years in prison
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was sentenced Friday to 4 years and 2 months in prison in case involving sex workers, violence and “freak-offs.” The judge said a lengthy sentence was needed for deterrence and that he was unconvinced that if Combs is released these crimes won’t happen again.
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