Sugarplum Festival returns to Albrecht-Kemper Museum
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art is ringing in the holiday season once again with the annual Sugarplum Festival kicking off Thursday.
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Missouri Senator Josh Hawley urges solution for government shutdown, asks Boeing CEO to negotiate worker wages
WASHINGTON (KQTV) — United States Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) is again speaking out against the ongoing government shutdown, calling the 37-day stalemate a “grim milestone” as it becomes the longest in American history.
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Salvation Army kicks off Red Kettle Campaign
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Salvation Army is set to kick off its annual Red Kettle Campaign at stores around St. Joseph.
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Buchanan County Sheriff releases information from Halloween offender check
By: Darren Doyle BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — Buchanan County Sheriff Bill Puett has released the 2025 Halloween compliance numbers for registered sex offenders in the county. A total of 252 registered sex offenders were checked on Halloween. Of those, 210 were found to be compliant with the Missouri statute, which prohibits their participation in Halloween-related activities. Thirty-seven of
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AFL-CIO sees influx of Adopt-a-Family applications
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â The AFL-CIO Community Services’ annual Adopt-a-Family Christmas program is back for its 43rd year, and it’s seen an increase in applications this year, compared to others.
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MoWest offers glimpse into the solar system with upcoming planetarium show
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts of St. Joseph will want to mark their calendars next weekend.
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Campus Cupboard at MoWest helps students stay fed and focused through tough times Â
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — College can be stressful enough — classes, exams and everything in between. For some students at Missouri Western State University, there’s an added worry: not having enough food or basic necessities.
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Federal judge orders Trump administration to make full November SNAP payments
A federal judge in Rhode Island said Thursday that the Trump administration must fully cover food stamp benefits for tens of millions of Americans in November.
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How the state of Missouri became a battlefieldÂ
Gen. Sterling Price’s Confederate Army of Missouri was in trouble.Â
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Deeds of trust for Nov. 7
Deeds of trust reported from Oct. 30 to Nov. 5 Mohamed Zerrouqui to First Option Bank, Patees Add PT LT 12 Blk 81 $71,250. Jay Zbierski, Kortnee Zbierski to Nodaway Valley Bank, Rock Hill Add LT 18 $54,000. John Everall III, Erica Everall to Veterans United Home Loans, Mortgage Research Center LLC, Lawndale LTS 25 26
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Vital Statistics for Nov. 7
Marriage applications Colin Alexander Banks, 24, and Mariah Lynn Despain, 24, both of St. Joseph. Graham Gregory Keithly, 32, and Raven Grey Rosewood, 32, both of St. Joseph. John Lawrence Hartman Jr., 58, and Renee Stacey Hartman, 58, both of St. Joseph. Ryan Patrick Franken, 30, and Margaret Lynn Michalak, 28, both of Troy, Kansas.
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MoWest Athletics hosted 5th Annual Play Unified Day
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Despite new coaching staffs for both basketball programs, Missouri Western State University’s Athletics continued its annual tradition of Play Unified Day.
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Streets Department ramps up snow plow training in preparation for winter
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Snow plow crews are staying prepared for whatever mother nature potentially throws their way this winter.
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St. Joseph Health Department provides tool to quit tobacco products
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â Quitting tobacco can be hard due to the highly addictive stimulant nicotine. November is Lung Cancer Awareness month, and smoking is a huge contributor to the disease.
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US flights could soon get slashed if the shutdown continues. Here’s what to know if you’re about to fly
Starting Friday, the Trump administration will reduce flights at 40 airports nationwide if the shutdown continues.
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Road patching planned for Belt Highway
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A patchwork project, originally scheduled for late October, is set to take place Thursday on the Belt Highway.
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Benedictine College’s new Library nears completion
ATCHISON, Kan. (KQTV) — Benedictine College’s new library is nearing completion, as the multi-million dollar building recreating history is set to continue on the college’s pride in the country.Â
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Ollie’s Bargain Outlet to open new St. Joseph store in former Big Lots building
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — More than a year after the departure of Big Lots in St. Joseph, plans are in motion to bring a popular new discount store to the Belt Highway.
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United Way receives $100K donation in response to SNAP benefit suspension
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The United Way of Greater St. Joseph has received a $100,000 grant from Mosaic Life Care and the Mosaic Life Care Foundation to assist with food insecurity in the community.
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Women’s Clinic to open in Maryville
MARYVILLE, Mo. (KQTV) — The Mosaic Medical Center- Maryville announced the groundbreaking of its new women’s clinic.
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Property tax statements hit the mail with potential mistakes
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — As property tax statements hit the mail, taxpayers are noticing mistakes with their bills.
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Second Harvest expects high turnout at Turkey Registration amid government shutdown
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â Second Harvest Community Food Bank is expecting a high turnout at its 15th Annual Turkey Day Registration event.
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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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