Truck flips on I-29
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Two lanes on northbound I-29 are backed up due to a crash involving a box truck.
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United Way volunteers assemble hygiene kits for teens
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Volunteers gathered Saturday, Sept. 13, to assemble hygiene kits for local teens in need.
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West Platte Blue Jays secure top spot in local softball tournament
ST JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Eight Softball teams traveled to Heritage Park in St. Joseph on Saturday morning to play in the Benton Softball tournament.
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‘Take a Seat 2025’ to raise funds for Noyes Home for Children
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Noyes Home for Children will host its largest annual fundraiser, Take a Seat 2025: Light the Way, Saturday evening offering an elegant gala in support of children and families in need.
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Week 3 High School Football Matchups
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — Here are the final scores for the teams in the St. Joseph area.
Continue Reading Week 3 Game of the Week: Benton vs. Lafayette
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — The Benton Cardinals are facing the Lafayette Fighting Irish in the Cardinals’ home opener on their new turf, in News-Press NOW’s Game of the Week.
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Southside Fall Festival returns
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One local staple is coming back, this time, with a Roaring 20s theme.
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Local kindergarten families receive free InspireU memberships from donors
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — More than 700 kindergarten families in the St. Joseph School District will receive free one-year family memberships to InspireU thanks to local donors.
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Crash closes one lane of traffic on Highway 36
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A crash on eastbound Highway 36, about a half-mile from the 22nd street exit, caused a shutdown of the left lane of traffic Friday afternoon as emergency crews worked the scene.
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Senate approves new congressional map, initiative petition reform
Missouri Republican senators passed a new congressional map and reformed the way citizens can get constitutional issues on ballots, over Democrats’ objections, during a special session in the Capitol on Friday.
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YWCA hosts annual Eliminate Racism Breakfast
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – On Friday morning, the YWCA hosted its 29th annual day of Commitment to Eliminate Racism Breakfast.
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Councilmembers Andrew Trout, Jason Eslinger and Michael Grimm to seek reelection in 2026
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Six of the eight sitting city councilmembers in St. Joseph have now signaled plans to seek reelection in 2026.
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SJFD honors retirees at IAFF Local 77 banquet
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Saturday, the St. Joseph Fire Department will be hosting its annual local 77 retirees and award banquet.
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Northwest Health Services to expand into Downtown library
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Downtown St. Joseph Public Library building is undergoing renovations but not for the library, a new neighbor will be moving in.
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WWIAF gears up for 16th annual event for Purple Heart recipients
NAPIER, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Purple Heart recipients will travel to a hunting club in Napier, Missouri, for an all-expenses-paid weekend.
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What to know about the killing of Charlie Kirk, the co-founder of Turning Point USA
Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was fatally shot at an event at a Utah college.
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Trump: Kirk suspect in custody
President Donald Trump said Friday “with a high degree of certainty” that the suspect in the Charlie Kirk killing has been caught.
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Patriots Day event features Vietnam War hero
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph celebrated Patriots’ Day with a special tribute at Wyatt Park Baptist Church.
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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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Local jeweler explains origins behind birthstones
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Most people know their birthstones, but many don’t know that the concept has a variety of origins.
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Storm Tracker team educates kids at Safety Acres
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) –Each fall, the St. Joseph Health and Safety Council hosts its annual farm safety event, Safety Acres, designed to educate local youth on the importance of rural safety.
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Thefts and Vandalism for Sept. 12
Thefts reported from Aug. 23 to Sept. 7 917 N. Woodbine Rd., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 405 N. Woodbine Rd., burglary at rental storage facility. 905 E. Valley Ct., items stolen at residence/home. 3022 S. Belt Highway, items stolen at grocery/super market. 4201 Huntoon Rd., burglary at residence/home. 5418 S. 16th Ter., burglary at residence/home.
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Vital statistics for Sept. 12
Marriage applications Logan Lee Gideon, 30, and Sherry Beth Lawter, 35, both of St. Joseph. Clarence Darren Jones, 57, and Mary Janeane Pine, 52, both of Agency, Missouri. Carson Paul Tallman, 25, and Paige Elizabeth Tucker, 23, both of St. Joseph. Jacob Preston Rosas, 28, and Kali Ann Odom, 24, both of St. Joseph. Trevor
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Deeds of trust for Sept. 12
Deeds of trust reported from Sept. 4 to Sept. 10 Leupold Farms LLC to First Security Bank, Leupold Farms Final Plat LT 1 $400,000. Thomas Hall, Belinda Burgiss to Nodaway Valley Bank, Highleys Add LTS 16 17 Blk 20 $87,375. Ivan Bowen to Rocket Mortgage LLC, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., 27 55 37 PT
Continue Reading Arrests for Sept. 12
Arrests reported Sept. 6 to Sept. 8 Sidney Adam Kiger, 33, 3301 S. 35th St., city charge for trespass. Felicia Koren Lynch, 34, Atchison, Kansas, warrant for failure to appear in court. Johnathan Doyle Kennedy, 36, 814 Harmon St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Mercedez Ann Harrison, 20, 503 S. 7th St., warrant for
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Evergreen school shooter was ‘radicalized by some extremist network,’ sheriff’s office says
EVERGREEN, Colo. (KRDO) — Jefferson County officials held a press conference with updates on the shooting at Evergreen High School late Thursday morning.
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Savannah Pool exceeds donation goal
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Savannah Pool exceeded its $50,000 goal at its Saturday’s Splash Bash.
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See St. Joseph: Music, culture and giving back
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — This weekend is packed with music, culture, and celebration all over the city. Mark your calendars because it’s time to See St. Joseph.
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St. Joseph Reads launches WE READ 2025
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph Reads is launching its second annual community read, “WE READ 2025,” at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13th at The Story Collective.
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Local emergency responders remember, honor 9/11
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — 24 years ago, tragedy struck New York City and the United States of America as a whole.
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