By Charles Christian A Canadian sport that owes its popularity to the Winter Olympics is launching a new season in St. Joseph. The St. Joseph Curling Club started its summer/fall season this week, and club president Patrick Turner said that he hopes the sport will continue to grow in popularity. “Like most people around here,
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By Jenna Wilson A new law is set to allow Missourians access to essential medications within their communities through the federal 340B program. Beginning Aug. 28. Senate Bill 751 lets any pharmacy that has a contract with the 340B entity, including Northwest Health Services and Mosaic in the area, fill any medication eligible under the
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications James Anthony Deyarmon, 39, and Mandy Lynn Butler, 44, both of St. Joseph. Billy Eugene Meyerdirk, 46, and Kristina Marie Wooley, 41, both of St. Joseph. Ryan James Carroll Williams, 31, and Brittany Elaine Hoover, 28, both of St. Joseph. Bacchus Cain Loe, 29, and Cara Josephine Marino, 32, both
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By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from July 19 to July 23 Thomas Pitts Jr. Trustee, Nancy Pitts Trustee, Thomas Pitts Jr. & Nancy Pitts Trust, Tom Pitts Jr. Trustee to Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., Leonard Road Acres LT 9 Blk 2 $50,000. Kenneth Wilson, Jennifer Wilson to Danette Peters, Donald Peters, Kolby Peters,
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By NewsPress Now Henry Davis, Class of 2024, graduated from the Accasius Page School of Electric Learning, a local homeschool. Henry was the valedictorian of his class, in addition he also received the history award, the good citizens award and principals honor roll. Henry was also a two year program student at Hillyard Technical School,
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from July 16 to July 22 Ryan Eugene Haeberle, 41, 4901 Valley Ln., warrant for failure to appear in court. Jannett Lynn Elder, 65, 1818 Clay St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Brandon D. Perry, 39, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Milton Anival
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from July 8 to July 22 1302 Northwood Dr., vehicle stolen at residence/home. 520 S. 31st St., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 4779 Tuscany Dr., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 1019 Corby St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 3416 Pear St., burglary at rental storage facility. 316 Massachusetts St., items stolen
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By Jenna Wilson As the Aug. 6 primary election nears, two local Republicans are showcasing their skills to earn a seat behind the bench. As Judge Patrick K. Robb prepares to retire after serving as circuit judge since 1988, Monica Morrey and Terry White are looking to take on the position of the Division 3
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By Jacob Meikel The push for legal sports wagering continues in Missouri, with the possibility of putting the issue to the voters in November after measures have repeatedly stalled in the state legislature. A poll conducted in June by Emerson College showed that among 1,000 registered voters in Missouri, 38.3% say they would support the
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By Ashley Luthans Two area women were celebrated Thursday for their contributions to the Missouri Veterans Home — Cameron, together raising more than $100,000 annually for the organization. Community members and Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe came out to recognize Neva Woody and Amy Ford at the veterans home. The celebration was hosted by the
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By Cameron Montemayor Nearly 450 miles away from home, Chris and Mike Tonn stood inside the Robidoux Row Museum on a late July evening surrounded by a group of people they had just met for the first time, but one they somehow already felt so close to. With the help of a stethoscope and with
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By Kendra Simpson Some St. Joseph residents may be welcoming a magical guest to their front lawn as the Gnomes for Noyes Home fundraiser kicks off. Gnomes Gnigel and Gayron are making their way through town and no one knows where they will end up next. But these gnomes aren’t just cute; they’re beneficial. Every
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By Kendra Simpson Athletes around the globe are gearing up for the start of the Olympic games Friday, but for the estimated billion people who will not be in Paris, News Press NOW has gathered all the information viewers need to know to watch the opening ceremonies live. The games’ live broadcast will begin with
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By Chris Fortune The lieutenant governor made a return to St. Joseph with less than two weeks to go before the primary election, when a Republican candidate will be selected in the race for Missouri governor. Mike Kehoe’s campaign bus arrived at Room 108 at 722 Felix St. on Thursday morning to speak with supporters
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Back to school can be overwhelming for students and families. With new classes, new friends and sometimes new schools, students have a lot to balance. Additionally, changing routine can be challenging for students managing health conditions, including allergies, diabetes and others that require using and safely disposing of needles, syringes, or
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By Jazmine Knight Missouri Western State University is preparing for the opening of its new Convergent Technology Alliance Center building, now with an official name. Named the Houlne Center for Convergent Technology, this building aims to provide a 20,000-square-foot workforce development laboratory for areas such as manufacturing, construction, cybersecurity and other related industries. The building
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By Chris Fortune St. Joseph residents will have one less outlet to beat the summer heat after Friday. The City of St. Joseph shared a reminder across its social media accounts this week that Krug Pool will close for the season on July 26. As News-Press NOW previously reported, this is Krug Pool’s final season
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By Kendra Simpson Big Lots has announced it will be closing between 35 to 40 of its locations this year, including St. Joseph’s. The St. Joseph Big Lots, located at 1417 N Belt Highway, will be closed by September or when they run out of products. The company claims the closings are due to inflation
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By Ashley Luthans The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce is showing gratitude to its members this week with its annual Member Appreciation Days. President and CEO of the Chamber Natalie Hawn explained the purpose of Member Appreciation Days. “So we’re just celebrating and thanking our members for the support that they give us and the
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By Leah Rainwater A preservation team that travels around the country visited the historic Mount Mora Cemetery on Wednesday to share knowledge with St. Joseph residents about repairing and taking care of gravestones. The 48 State Tour is a free and public event that aims to preserve and teach local residents how to preserve America’s
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By NewsPress Now Missourians will get a break on the cost of school supplies during the state’s annual sales tax holiday from Friday, Aug. 2, to Sunday, Aug. 4. During that weekend, purchases such as school supplies, computers, clothing and other qualifying items as defined by statute are exempt from all state and local sales
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By NewsPress Now St. Joseph’s animal control and rescue shelter will see new hours of operation starting in August, the St. Joseph Health Department announced Wednesday. The shelter currently runs Monday through Saturday, closing anywhere between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. depending on the day. Starting Aug. 18, the shelter will now be open to the
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By Ashley Luthans Collegiate competitors from across the world stopped in St. Joseph on Tuesday as a part of the Electrek American Solar Challenge. The challenge is a biannual competition in which collegiate teams design, build and drive solar-powered vehicles across the United States, stopping at several national historic landmarks. The competition lasts for eight
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By NewsPress Now A new face will be leading the esports program at Missouri Western State University. Alec “Chance” Mueller has been named the new director of Griffon Esports, effective Aug. 1. He previously was esports head coach at Ashland University in Ohio. In his new role, Mueller will oversee all aspects of MWSU’s esports
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By Jazmine Knight Free child care is on the way for St. Joseph School District employees. District employees will have free before- and after-school child care after the school board approved a child care initiative in partnership with the YMCA at Monday’s board meeting. The YMCA is offering to cover the costs of 50 children.
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By Cameron Montemayor It was a busy evening at City Hall on Monday as city leaders engaged in key discussions with museum officials about strengthening development of business and funding plans to improve its long-term financial sustainability. St. Joseph Museums — which includes four museums and other attractions — had a $50,000 operating deficit last fiscal year
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By NewsPress Now The Applebee’s restaurant in St. Joseph is currently closed, although it’s unknown for how long. The business’ website says the store, which is located at 4004 Frederick Boulevard, is “temporarily closed.” News-Press NOW has reached out to the manager for comment, and we will follow up as more information becomes available.
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By Ashley Luthans Several area Democrats shared their thoughts about the presidential election and the Democratic nomination after President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he was dropping out of the race. Missouri Democrat Jessica Piper, who previously ran for a state representative seat and now serves as executive director of Blue Missouri, said that although
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By NewsPress Now Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt said he sent letters Monday to cabinet secretaries in the Biden Administration calling for them to invoke the 25th Amendment and demanded the president’s immediate resignation. The move comes a day after Joe Biden announced he would not seek reelection and endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, as
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By Kendra Simpson A few St. Joseph teachers won’t have to worry about purchasing school supplies this year thanks to a local car dealership. Anderson Auto Group will randomly fulfill teachers’ Amazon wish lists through a posting on its Facebook page this week. Teachers take days, if not weeks, to prepare their classrooms, but that’s
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