Harvest Season is here for regional farmers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Harvest season is underway, at least for some crops. Harvest season marks the time when mature crops are gathered from the fields, but timing varies.
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MoWest reflects on legacy of founding President, Marvin Looney
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University is mourning the loss and remembering its very first president, Marvin O. Looney.
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Feds rack up arrests in Memphis as part of Trump admin’s latest crime crackdown operation
By Chris Boyette, Devon M. Sayers, Karina Tsui, CNN Memphis (CNN) — Federal authorities are racking up arrests in Tennessee’s second-most populous city as President Donald Trump surges federal officers and National Guard troops to crack down on crime across major Democratic-run cities. The president suggested this week the cities could be used as a
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Prosecutor: Florida man now charged with murder in homecoming shooting that killed college student
Boone County’s top prosecutor says a Florida man has now been charged with murder in the death of a Stephens College student.
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‘Voices of the Past’ coming to Mount Mora Cemetery
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Mount Mora Cemetery Preservation & Restoration Association is hosting the annual “Voices of the Past” tours.
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Chaddy’s Food Truck to set up shop in Buchanan County Courthouse this November
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Fans of a popular food truck in St. Joseph and Northwest Missouri will see its trademark comfort food served up in the Buchanan County Courthouse starting this fall.
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EmPowerU e2 high school leadership program kickoff
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — EmPowerU e2 Fellowship high school intergenerational leadership program began on Tuesday morning.
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PumpkinFest preparations underway ahead of Oct. 3 kickoff
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Crews and volunteers began setting up Thursday for the 29th annual PumpkinFest, which kicks off Oct. 3 at the Pony Express Museum and Patee Park.
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Kehoe authorizes National Guard to help ICE in Missouri
Gov. Mike Kehoe said Tuesday that he has authorized the Missouri National Guard to help at ICE facilities in Missouri.
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Community Action’s LIHEAP Summer Crisis Intervention Program ending
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Anyone facing threats of disconnection from heating or cooling sources will need to act quickly.
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Krug Park castle to close for renovation project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A two-year, $11.75 million renovation project will close Krug Park’s iconic castle temporarily.
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New fleet of SJPD vehicles, streets equipment and chicken regulations approved by City Council
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Residents could see a new fleet of top-of-the-line police vehicles rolled out if approved at tonight’s City Council meeting, as well as $1 million for large equipment upgrades for the Street Maintenance Division.
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Stephens College student pronounced dead after downtown Columbia shooting
A Stephens College student who was critically wounded in a shooting early Saturday in downtown Columbia has died, the college said Sunday.
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Drought alert declared for Missouri
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Gov. Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 25-29 declaring a drought alert for Missouri until Dec. 1, 2025.
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SJFD begins structural fire training at MoWest
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department is conducting its structural fire training.
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Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. welcomes three new board members
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Lee Ann Blazer, Crystal Bupp and Cole Soptic have joined the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. board of directors.
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The Wizard of Oz Coffee Crawl set for Saturday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The 7th Annual Coffee Crawl is set for Saturday, Oct. 4, in Downtown St. Joseph.
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Eugene Field sixth graders bring history to life with wax museum project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Sixth graders at Eugene Field Elementary brought history to life with a creative “wax museum” project.
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MoWest hosts blood drive to kick off homecoming week
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University hosted a blood drive to kick off its homecoming week.
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Fall Spectacular returns to St. Joseph with pumpkins, treats and more
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph’s 2nd Annual Fall Spectacular is happening Sunday, Sept. 28, from noon to 4 p.m. at 3602 N. village drive. Guests can browse through locally grown pumpkins from Treasure Gardens and stock up for the season. And of course, no fall fest is complete without treats—think caramel apples,
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Women artists take center stage in Albrecht-Kemper’s ‘4 Seasons,’ exhibition
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new exhibition at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art is putting women artists and their signatures at the center of the story.
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International artist brings sitar concert to Ashland United Methodist Church
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Ashland United Methodist Church will host a free concert Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. featuring internationally recognized sitar player Dr. Sanjay Kingi.
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Week 5 High School Football matchups
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas are officially halfway through the high school football season. Here are the matchups for week five of the high school football season.
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Local ministry takes unique approach to outreach
ST. JOSEPH, MO. (News-Press NOW) — A local ministry in St. Joseph is literally taking their message to the streets.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — To take part in fall festivities, Missouri Western State University’s Pop Culture Club will be holding fall events throughout the season.
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Saint Joseph Symphony launches ‘Meowstro Circle’ and ‘Woof Gang’ monthly giving programs
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Saint Joseph Symphony brings two new monthly giving programs to the community, geared toward animal lovers.
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Popularity of infrared sauna workouts grows nationwide
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With increased interest across the country in health and wellness, the use of infrared saunas for workouts is rising.
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Baseball field renovations to take place at Hyde Park
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Parks and Recreation Department is set to begin renovation plans for field six at Hyde Park.
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Father-focused nonprofit to celebrate decade of service in Missouri
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A leading nonprofit in the Show-Me state is celebrating 10 years of responsible fatherhood efforts this October.
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‘Soaring with Kindness’ fundraiser takes flight to benefit local nonprofit
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — For one mother and daughter, taking a leap out of an airplane is more than just an adrenaline rush, it’s a way to give back.
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