JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports it has confirmed 243 new cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Missouri deer in 35 counties. Seven of those counties had their first CWD-positive case: Audrain, Callaway, Lewis, Marion, Miller, Morgan, and Texas. The CWD-positive cases were found through sampling and testing of more
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Center of JOY is hosting it’s second annual St. Joe Seed Swap. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 at the Center for JOY, located at 1202 Felix St. Different seeds will be available at no cost. Participants are allowed
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Riders are wasting no time putting St. Joseph’s new state-of-the-art skatepark to the test. Developers with skatepark specialist Spohn Ranch have all but finished construction of the $450,000 Maple Leaf Skatepark, located at 1942 Mapleleaf Boulevard, with some of the first skateboarders and bike riders already taking to the
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department is set to launch a new app designed to improve communication and keep the public informed with crime alerts and other essential services. The Sheriff’s department is collaborating with the Sheriff App brand to develop the key features of the app, which will include:
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A wealth advisor with Gertsema Wealth Advisors said paying attention to a 401(k) balance is important, but it may not be beneficial to react immediately to the latest developments during volatile times in the stock market.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Saint Joseph Symphony has announced the dates for it’s 2025-2026 season. Masterworks at the Missouri Theater FRANKENSTEIN…It’s Live! will open the season on October 18, 2025. The Symphony will perform a new score by Michael Shapiro to the 1931 film Frankenstein, starring Boris Karloff. The Symphony’s traditional Holiday
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Downtown Library is hosting a program to share the beauty of central Mexico ahead of Cinco de Mayo. The program will be shared by Master Gardener, Tracy Svec, who will take the audience on a virtual journey of her once in a lifetime trip. It will
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By ALEXIS DUCLOS Associated Press Traditional songs and dances welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron when he arrived this week on the Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte — unlike his last visit, when he was greeted by furious, desperate residents reeling from a devastating cyclone. But while daily life is improving, the impact of Cyclone Chido
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Veteran local prosecutor Laura Chavez was officially appointed to serve as St. Joseph’s next municipal judge. St. Joseph City Councilmembers voted unanimously during a special council meeting Tuesday to appoint Chavez, a city prosecutor for the last 10 years, to the open position. Chavez was sworn in by both Buchanan
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For the second straight season, the Benton Cardinals will play for a Pony Express Tournament championship following a 16-11 semifinal win over Smithville on Tuesday. Following a less-than-ideal showing in the Walkoff Wood Bat Tournament a week ago, in which the Cardinals suffered losses to Moberly, Chillicothe and MICDS, Benton hit the reset button and
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Noyes Home for Children, in collaboration with the Saint Joseph Woodworkers Guild, is hosting a special fundraiser on May 10, just in time for Mother’s Day.
Continue Reading ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Northwest Missouri Master Gardeners will hold their annual plant sale, where shoppers can choose from a huge selections of different plants. The sale will go from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 25 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 at the
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Shakespeare Chateau Guild is highlighting six historic locations for an up-close look at some of St. Joseph’s finest examples of stained glass. The locations will be featured on a tour, St. Joseph’s Architectural Jewelry: a tour of extraordinary stained glass, from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 27. According to
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Less than a week ago the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) confirmed the first case of measles in the state. The case stems from an international traveler passing through Taney County, whose vaccination status is not confirmed. There hasn’t been any exposure since the child arrived
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PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A California man was sentenced to two years in prison for assaulting a police officer after an in-flight disturbance, leading to an emergency landing at the Kansas City International Airport. A Platte County jury had earlier convicted Juan Remberto Rivas, Jr. of assaulting a law enforcement officer and attempting
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A social services organization is giving volunteers at the local animal shelter a boost, as shelter staff continue to prepare for a move to a new home. A social services organization is giving volunteers at the local animal shelter a boost as shelter staff continue to prepare for a move to
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will host it’s annual Earth Day celebration on Friday, April 25. The celebration will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the event will be held on the south lawn of the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. Approximately 1,000 students
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Nominations are now open for the 2025 Team Player Award from United Way of Greater St. Joseph, in partnership with the St. Joseph Mustangs. The award was created to celebrate and spotlight the powers of volunteerism and recognizes individuals or groups who selflessly support non-profit organizations throughout the St.
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A battle of two of the top teams in the Grand River Conference on Monday saw the St. Joseph Christian Lions come away with a 11-7 win over King City. Just a few days after recording his 250th career strikeout against North Harrison, senior Nick Orscheln was thrusted back into an important role on the
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph residents will not see a bond measure at the polls this year to help finance a large-scale youth sports complex on the campus of Missouri Western State University, but key discussions and project planning will continue. City officials have elected to push back their timeline by at
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western finishes the school year with two music concerts at Potter Hall on the MoWest campus. First, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, the Missouri Western Chorale will perform its spring concert. Choral Music Director Dr. Paul Dease, who is in his second year at Missouri Western,
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory is providing a way for community members to honor Pope Francis, following his death on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025. Meierhoffer will provide a register book at its facility, located 5005 Frederick Ave. “An event like this, even though you never knew Pope Francis
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local groups will be sponsoring a community forum featuring Buchanan County and Missouri state leaders. The League of Women Voters of Northwest Missouri, along with Missouri Western State University Foundation, NAACP St. Joseph Chapter and the St. Joseph Retired School Personnel Association are co-sponsoring the forum. Missouri 10th District
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local program is helping to fund arts groups in St. Joseph. The Arts Fund assists several agencies in St. Joseph, providing an average of 15% of each organizations funding. There are seven organizations who received funding this year: Allied Arts Council Creative Arts Production Performing Arts Association Robidoux
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A structural analysis of St. Joseph’s historic ballpark has helped identify key improvements that officials plan to tackle after the upcoming Mustangs season. City councilmembers authorized a $613,000 contract on Monday with Lawhon Construction for the Phil Welch Stadium Structural Improvements Project using Parks Sales Tax funds. “The original
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Youth Alliance Partners, Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department and the St. Joseph Police Department will be sponsoring a Prescription Take Back event for safe disposal of prescription drugs. Anyone can drop off controlled, non-controlled, over the counter substances and sharps they wish to get rid of. “It’s always a
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The Air Force selected the Wyoming Air National Guard as the next location to host C-130J airplanes.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Fire crews responded to the scene of a structure fire in the 900 block of Garden Street. The St. Joseph Fire Department responded to the call around 7:40 p.m. Friday. Visible burns could be seen on the left window of the structure. News-Press NOW reached out to law enforcement
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In a social media announcement on Friday, April 18, the City of St. Joseph announced attorney, Laura Chavez will assume the role of Municipal Court Judge. Chavez is assuming the position, following the untimely death of Judge Ted Elo. Chavez is a St. Joseph native, graduating from Bishop LeBlond
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University’s Craig School of Business will hold a financial workshop, featuring an expert panel. The workshop will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 19 at the Downtown Library located at 927 Felix St. The workshop will feature discussion on budgeting, saving and investing and
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