Local family looking to upgrade historic building
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Frederick Towers will see improvements to its office spaces as a local family plans to turn it into a startup entrepreneurship hub for St. Joseph.
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Christian organization’s gift giving project inspires woman to share her story
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Operation Christmas Child helps bring joy to children in need and has inspired a former gift receiver to become a spokesperson for the project as an adult.
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First-year superintendent discusses goals for the year and beyond
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The school year is now over a month in and Superintendent Ashly McGinnis has her focus on many areas.
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Annual ‘Respect the Law’ banquet honors law enforcement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Thursday evening, the Optimist Clubs of St. Joseph hosted its 11th annual Respect the Law banquet.
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Sidewalk reconstruction project kicks off at Joyce Raye Patterson Senior Center
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local seniors will see new and improved pathways constructed for a popular activity center in Downtown St. Joseph.
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The battle for Class 2 District 8: Mid-Buchanan Dragons vs. Lawson Cardinals
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The top two teams in Class 2 District 8 are set to face off Friday night in a matchup that could decide who places first in the class.
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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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Happy 90th Birthday Myron ‘Coach’ Harr!
Please join family and friends to celebrate Myron “COACH” Harr’s 90th Birthday, Oct. 4, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Andrew County Museum, 202 E. Duncan, Savannah, Missouri. Refreshments provided. Cards may be sent to Myron at 12659 Co Road 333, Savannah, MO 64485.
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Thefts and Vandalism for Sept. 26
Thefts reported from Sept. 6 to Sept. 22 2910 Morningside Dr., items stolen at residence/home. 2408 Sylvanie St., items stolen at residence/home. 1308 Jules St., items stolen at residence/home. 3805 Sherman Ave., items stolen at rental storage facility. 3022 N. Belt Highway, items stolen at grocery/super market. 3218 Seneca St., burglary at other/unknown. 3224 Penn
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Vital statistics for Sept. 26
Marriage applications Fabian Enrique Barron, 28, and Sydney Chase Loubey, 28, both of St. Joseph. Trent Dalton Steiner, 30, and Kylee Alexis Scaggs, 27, both of Agency, Missouri. Hunter Lee Logston, 26, St. Joseph, and Kailer Leann Barnthson, 23, Troy, Kansas. Derik Steven Holthaus, 34, Seneca, Kansas, and Megan Louise Green, 29, Sabetha, Kansas. Frederick
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Deeds of trust for Sept. 26
Deeds of trust reported from Sept. 17 to Sept. 24 Rivera Chanler, Brittany Rivera to Loandepot Com LLC, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Heerlein Sublette LT 7 $159,565. Damien Williams to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Lakewhore Estates Plat 3 PT LT 29 $45,000. Julio Montiel to Housing & Urban Development, Fish Hatchery Subdiv PT LTS
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Arrests reported Sept. 16 to Sept. 23 Jessie Cordero Wair, 37, no address provided, city charges for assault and resisting arrest. Christine Ann Lawson, 53, 5605 S. 14th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. William Lester Bayer Jr., 42, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Jeremy Ray Thompson, 35, no
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Benton High School goes on precautionary soft lockdown
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — According to the St. Joseph Police Department, Benton High School went on a soft lockdown on Thursday due to a parental threat.
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YMCA plans to break ground on $15.6 million aquatic center in spring 2026, open in 2027
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph YMCA officials provided an updated timeline on the anticipated kickoff for construction of new $15.6 indoor aquatic facility on North Village Drive.
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Starbucks announces closures, layoffs; impact on St. Joseph unclear
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Starbucks said it will close some U.S. coffeehouses and cut about 900 non-retail jobs as part of a nationwide restructuring plan.
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State Rep. Brenda Shields shares decision to end Missouri Senate campaign
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — When State Rep. Brenda Shields (R-St. Joseph) announced her decision to end her campaign for Missouri’s 34th Senate district on Wednesday, it generated plenty of attention.
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SJPD invites community to participate in ride-along program
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department is inviting community members to check out its Citizen Ride-Along Program.Â
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How weather impacts those who like to go the distance
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Runners have been training for months to prepare for the 26.2 miles in the St. Joseph Marathon this weekend, but when it comes to running outdoors, the weather can add extra challenges.
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Woman charged in connection to King City death this summer
GENTRY COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Gentry County prosecutors filed charges against Lynsey N. Chan in relation to the death of a man in July in King City, Missouri.
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Rosecrans Memorial Airport hosts fall career fair
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Air National Guard’s 139th Airlift Wing hosted a career fair.
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Local diocese claims Charlie Kirk vigil was denied on MoWest’s campus, MoWest reponds
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â Two weeks ago, conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder, Charlie Kirk, was assassinated at Utah Valley University. Now, different organizations nationwide have held vigils to mourn and honor the influencer.
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MoDOT temporarily closes westbound U.S. Route 36 to I-229 southbound ramp
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation will close the ramp from U.S. Route 36 westbound to Interstate 229 southbound for concrete repairs.
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DHS deportations video featuring comedian Theo Von is taken down after he complained
By Aleena Fayaz, CNN (CNN) — Podcaster Theo Von called out the Department of Homeland Security for using footage of him to tout deportations in a video that since appears to have been removed from DHS’ account on the social media platform X. The 31-second video, posted on DHS’ account on Tuesday, featured Von saying,
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City launches new electronic system to improve bidding process
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Companies, businesses and vendors vying for city contracts will see an all-new system in place designed to modernize and streamline the city’s bidding process.
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Third Annual St. Joseph Marathon to take place this weekend
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Runners will line the streets of St. Joseph starting and ending behind Civic Center Park in Downtown St. Joseph.
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SJPD introduces new program for youth interested in law enforcement Â
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â The St. Joseph Police Department is launching a new Police Explorer program for the community.Â
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Former News-Press executive editor inducted into Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Dennis Ellsworth, the St. Joseph News-Press’ former executive editor, has been inducted into the 2025 Missouri Newspaper Hall of Fame.
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St. Joseph fighter Katelyn Radtka announces jump to professional women’s boxing
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Professional boxing is set to welcome a local female fighter to the ranks for the first time this fall.
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St. Joseph native wins 36th Senior Amateur Championship
BOLIVAR, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph native Brian Haskell took the first-round lead this week at the Missouri Golf Association’s 36th Senior Amateur Championship at Silo Ridge Golf and Country Club in Southwest Missouri.
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Champion for Children Tax Credit precentage change in new senate bill modification
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â On Aug.28, Gov. Mike Kehoe signed modifications to Senate Bill 43.
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