The government shutdown is now the longest – and likely the most damaging in US history
New York (CNN) — The ongoing government shutdown isn’t just the longest in American history. It’s likely the most damaging, too.
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Rolla, Missouri man pleads guilty to livestock theft in multiple counties
ROLLA, Mo. (KQTV) — A Rolla man pleaded guilty to livestock theft and has been connected to other rural crimes in Missouri counties, including Nodaway County.
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NWMO schools see APR growth, reflecting steady academic progress
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released statewide Annual Performance Reports (APR) for the 2024-2025 school year. Â
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St. Joseph announces time and date for 2025 Veterans Day Parade
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The courage and patriotism of those who served in the armed forces will be honored once again through the streets of St. Joseph.
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NWMO Labor Council elects new leadership
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Northwest Missouri Labor Council has elected a new leadership team with a focus of rebuilding worker power and strengthening the voice of organized labor across the region.
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Missouri expands utility disconnection rule for customers faced with freezing temps
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With winter fast approaching, customers of investor-owned utilities in Missouri will now be afforded a longer window to avoid utility disconnections in times of frigid temperatures.
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Trial date set in NAACP lawsuit challenging new Missouri congressional map
A Cole County judge will review another redistricting lawsuit Dec. 15, following what was supposed to be the first redistricting trial Monday.
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Krug Park moves into the holiday season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Krug Park Drive is now closed as the park transitions into the holiday season.
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Benton promotes Bailey to fill vacant girls basketball job
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Benton Cardinals have found their new girls basketball coach.Â
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Chaddy’s debuts new cafe at Buchanan County Courthouse
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Hot and fresh food is back once again at the Buchanan County Courthouse.
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Kids Win Missouri helps St. Joseph children
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â Â Parents have struggled finding childcare for their children, nationally.
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With temperatures dropping, emergency warming centers are now opened in St. Joseph.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Three St. Joseph social services organizations serve as emergency warming centers for the city.
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Price Chopper, Hy-Vee offering free meals to kids in St. Joseph this week amid government shutdown
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A pair of local grocery stores are lending a helping hand to families and households across St. Joseph amid the ongoing government shutdown.
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MoDOT’s state safety coordinator denies pulling out gun during road rage incident
The state safety coordinator of the Missouri Department of Transportation denies that he wielded a gun during a road-rage incident in Jefferson City.
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Remembering Dick Cheney in photos, from defense chief to VP
The Associated Press Dick Cheney, the former defense chief during the Persian Gulf War under President George H.W. Bush and vice president under Bush’s son George W. Bush, has died at age 84. This is a photo gallery curated by Associated Press photo editors.
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Skydivers take the leap for Noyes Home for Children
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Seventeen people took a leap for a good cause Sunday afternoon, jumping out of a plane to raise money for the Noyes Home for Children.
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News-Press & Gazette Company partnering with KQTV to strengthen local news coverage
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – St. Joseph based News-Press & Gazette Company (NPG) and Heartland Media have announced a partnership, effective today, that will combine broadcast news resources under the KQ2 Hometown News brand. The media companies have entered into a Shared Services Agreement to strengthen local journalism in St. Joseph and across the
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Restoration of Krug Park castle ramps up as part of $12.7 million renaissance
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The iconic Krug Park castle is getting its turn for long-awaited improvements as project crews widen their net to multiple construction areas within the park this fall.
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St. Joseph Police focus on trends, not just numbers in gun violence reports Â
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Gun violence is something people in St. Joseph have talked about for years — not just because it affects families and neighborhoods, but because it’s about safety. But according to St. Joseph Police Sergeant Richard McGregory, there’s a big difference between the number of shots fired calls the department
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Project Warmth collects winter gear, donations still needed
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Project Warmth kicked off its winter coat drive Saturday at Sam’s Club, where volunteers and community members braved the chilly morning to help neighbors stay warm this season.
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All Hallows Eve Festival brings fun and supports the community
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Hallows Eve Festival took place at the Good Times Event Center, inviting trick or treaters to see a haunted house, trunk or treat stands and Halloween games. The event also gave back to the community, with admission for the event for adults being free if they donated baby formula, while
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United Way to celebrate conclusion of its 2025 Campaign
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The United Way of Greater St. Joseph invites the community to join in celebrating the conclusion of its 2025 Campaign.
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Law enforcement to conduct sex offender checks on Halloween
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Friday evening, the Buchanan County Sheriff’s office will be conducting sex offender compliance checks for Halloween.
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Freudenthal offering Dementia support group
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Freudenthal Home-Based Healthcare is offering a welcome space for caregivers to connect and share experiences with dementia care.
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Daylight saving time comes to an end
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Come Sunday, Nov. 2, clocks will fall back an hour, bringing daylight saving time to a close.
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Northwest Health Services to host mobile flu shot clinic
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Northwest Health Services invites the St. Joseph community to its mobile flu shot clinic.
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Local food banks rejoice following SNAP reinstatement, government remains shut down
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — “For every meal that a food bank serves, SNAP serves nine meals,” CEO of Second Harvest Community Food Bank Chad Higdon said.
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Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown
BOSTON (AP) — Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must to continue to fund SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using contingency funds during the government shutdown.
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Girl Scouts lead community service parade to collect donations for locals in need
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â The community is invited to line the route and support local Girl Scouts during a community-service parade.
Continue Reading MSHP driver examination stations to be closed for November holidays
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol announced its driver examination stations will be closed twice in November in observance of holidays.
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