By Kirsten Stokes Students in the area are using perseverance to shape their future, proudly displaying their ability to build a home. Area high schoolers with the St. Joseph Youth Alliance are involved in the construction group and will rebuild a home located at 2522 S. 11 St. Ben Girard, YouthBuild Construction Supervisor said this
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By Ashley Luthans There are many ways to volunteer or donate to charitable organizations in St. Joseph during this time of year. The St. Joseph Salvation Army is one place that people can volunteer at, not only during the holidays, but year-round. Major Laura Key with the Salvation Army says that each child that has
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) For many people, the start of a new year is the time to get serious about projects large and small. But if you’re struggling to buckle down, or you’re having trouble coming up with ideas, you may be surprised to learn that by leaning into color and the science behind it,
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By Nicole Scott The Missouri State Highway Patrol celebrated the graduation of its 122nd Recruitment Class on Friday and one of the graduates has been assigned to Troop H. Trooper Joshua D. Bedingfield of Magnolia, Texas, graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, Dec. 20. Bedingfield was home schooled and graduated in 2018,
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By Ashley Luthans Winter break has arrived, and there are many activities in St. Joseph that can help children pass the time and beat boredom. The Bode Ice Arena is one place that provides fun for the whole family. People of all ages are welcome to ice skate, regardless of skill level. On open skate
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By Cameron Montemayor St. Joseph’s next City Council meeting scheduled for Dec. 23 has been canceled by council members. Council members authorized an ordinance at their last meeting for the cancellation of the Monday, Dec. 23 meeting, the last of the 2024 calendar year. The next meeting will take place on Jan. 6, 2025 and
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By Nicole Scott Northwest Missouri State University announced the fall 2024 Academic Honor Roll on Friday morning. The Office of the Registrar for the University in Maryville, Missouri, released the list of students named to the Academic or President’s honor rolls on Friday, Dec. 20. For the Academic Honor Roll, students must have had a
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By Nicole Scott Second Harvest Community Food Bank in St. Joseph will be closed on Friday, Dec. 20. The organization announced their closure through social media on Friday morning, but did say that its staff will be volunteering at another community organization. The staff at Second Harvest will be serving meals at Open Door Food
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Dec. 9 to Dec. 16 3741 S. 11th Rd., items stolen at residence/home. 66 Stonecrest, items stolen at residence/home. 3100 S. 169 Highway, burglary at construction site. 902 Powell St., items stolen at highway/road/alley, items stolen at highway/road/alley. 2219 N. Belt Highway, items stolen at grocery/super market. 1405 Pacific
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Dale Allen Krause, 29, and Rachel Annette Shaw, 36, both of St. Joseph. Jennah Marie Hammerstaedt, 22, and Elizabeth Eileen Kline, 24, both of St. Joseph. Robert Lloyd McCoy, 51, and Kimberly Sue Demuth, 51, both of St. Joseph. Samuel Ray Judah, 25, and Johanna Marie O’Callaghan, 25, both of
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) Freelancers, creatives and on-the-go leaders know they can only go as far as their tech takes them. Make sure you – or the loved ones in your life – can harness the power of productivity with the latest gadgets. Whether you need to power more productive work hours or seek
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported Dec. 16 to Dec. 17 Rain Ilia, 30, 2601 Olive St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Scott Michael Keck, 52, 122 Wilmer Ln., warrant for failure to appear in court. Shirley Ruthann Richardson, 39, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Tammy Renne Schneider, 54,
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By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from Dec. 12 to Dec. 18 Brandon Ashby to Primelending, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Alexander Heights PT LTS 21 22 Blk $237,125. Carmen Rabasa to Missouri Housing Development Commission, Nate Blocks Subdiv PT LT 43 $5,891.32. Staci Spencer to Housing & Urban Development, Deer Valley LT 7
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – The summer spike in COVID-19 infections, triggered in part by a rise in new variants of the virus, was an unpleasant reminder that COVID-19 is here to stay. As we brace for an anticipated larger wave of COVID-19 cases during the fall and winter respiratory season, healthcare professionals want to
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By NewsPress Now By Rebecca Norwick, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NAPSI)—When I first started my career as a nurse practitioner, I saw pediatric wards fill each winter with children suffering from common infections that cause rotavirus diarrhea and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Since then and following the introduction of
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By Leah Rainwater Shoppers may soon notice they’re spending a few more pennies on purchases at some stores in St. Joseph. One year after turning down a bill that would turn the Shoppes at North Village into a community improvement district, the tax initiative has been approved. Interim City Manager, Clint Thompson said the goal
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By Leah Rainwater Shoppers may soon notice they’re spending a few more pennies on purchases at some stores in St. Joseph. One year after turning down a bill that would turn the Shoppes at North Village into a community improvement district, the tax initiative has been approved. Interim City Manager, Clint Thompson said the goal
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By Cameron Montemayor A multi-million dollar project designed to reshape the South Side intersection at Alabama Street and U.S. Highway 59 is being targeted for next spring, according to Missouri Department of Transportation officials. While no formal schedule for construction has been set at this time, MoDOT is targeting early spring of 2025 for the
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By NewsPress Now The AFL-CIO of Greater St. Joseph is getting closer to its goal of getting all seeking holiday gift assistance adopted. With just six days until the Christmas holiday arrives, the AFL-CIO Adopt-A-Family program has assisted 576 families. However, there are 317 families still waiting. Officials are scheduling as many participants as possible
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By Chris Fortune The payment deadline for personal property taxes in Buchanan County looms as the holiday shopping crunch begins. Tax bills from Buchanan County are mailed in the first week of November and must be paid or postmarked by the United States Postal Service by December 31. Residents who want to pay in person
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By Chris Fortune The payment deadline for personal property taxes in Buchanan County looms as the holiday shopping crunch enters its final days. Tax bills from Buchanan County are mailed in the first week of November and must be paid or postmarked by the United States Postal Service by December 31. Residents who want to
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By Jazmine Knight The Saint Joseph Symphony is preparing to share their holiday spirit with their annual Holiday Cheer concert on Dec. 21. “It’s probably the most popular show in our season,” said Nancy Schmidt-Brunson, Managing Director. Guests can expect to hear holiday classics such as Sleigh Ride (with a surprise guest conductor), The Little
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Mike Foley has served as state auditor twice, from 2007-2015 and again beginning in 2023, after serving as lieutenant governor under then-Gov. Pete Ricketts. He is pictured presiding over the Nebraska Legislature in 2022. (Rebecca S. Gratz for the Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN — A pre-Christmas update to an audit of a Nebraska Department of Health
Continue Reading Opponents of the Dakota Access Pipeline gather Nov. 1, 2023, in Bismarck, North Dakota, ahead of a public meeting on an environmental impact statement. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe opposes the pipeline, citing concerns for its water supply and sovereign rights. (Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor) A federal judge this week allowed 13 more
Continue Reading The City of Las Vegas set up a barricade at a homeless encampment (Michael Lyle/Nevada Current). A man is sleeping on the ground next to a bus stop wrapped in a blanket when he is spotted by a police officer. A City of Las Vegas Marshal notices the 55-year-old while patrolling near the Fremont Street
Continue Reading Drug-related deaths in Missouri significantly decrease for the first time since 2015 Data collected by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services shows that the number of reported drug overdoses in the state in a year has significantly decreased for the first time in nearly a decade. In 2022, the state reported 2,180 drug-related
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By NewsPress Now A familiar face will take the reins of the St. Joseph School District in July. Ashly McGinnis, who currently serves as the district’s assistant superintendent of academic services, has been promoted to replace retiring superintendent Gabe Edgar. The St. Joseph School District Board of Education announced its decision Wednesday afternoon. The board
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By Kyle Schmidt Students got a break from school Wednesday as a reward for showing up to class all semester. Kids from 17 local elementary schools were invited to Missouri Western State University to watch the Griffons men take on Kansas Christian in a basketball matchup. Mike Buckler with the St. Joseph School District said
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By Kyle Schmidt The goal of delivering Christmas presents to 893 families including 2,935 individuals will come down to the wire with a week until Christmas. AFL-CIO Community Services Executive Director Nichi Seckinger said 527 families have been adopted. Others still waiting for assistance through the Adopt-A-Family program, which provides Christmas gifts to those in
Continue Reading By Leah Rainwater When Tessa and ___ Alden moved to Maysville ___ years ago, they didn’t know the effect their Christmas lights would have on passers by. *quote from neighbor?
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