By Kendra Simpson Many residents received a text message with a link to a survey on Wednesday afternoon containing questions about St. Joseph schools, though it did not come from the district. One question inquired about “sexually explicit” and “pornographic” books in St. Joseph elementary school libraries. The same question also said, “The school district
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By Marcus Clem The Missouri Western State University Board of Governors unanimously voted to give Elizabeth Kennedy a three-year contract extension as chief executive of St. Joseph’s hometown higher education campus. Kennedy assumed office as university president in February 2021, having become interim president in summer 2020. Her current contract expires on June 30 of
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By NewsPress Now Feb. 16 — Endeavor Capital LLC, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. to Aaron Bundy, 23 57 35 PT NW Quarter. Feb. 16 — Freedom Mortgage Corp. to Scotty Hanway, St. Joseph Eastern EXTN PT LTS 9 10 BLK 79. Feb. 16 — Commerce Bank to Falkner Plumbing LLC, St. Joseph Improvement CO
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Charles Michael Johnson Jr., 30, and Tamara Lashae Melson, 34, both of St. Joseph. Kevin Ray Matthews, 55, and Jennifer Gail Jones, 55, both of Faucett, Missouri. Kalman Francis Roller, 45, Brampton, and Brittany Lee Long, 33, St. Joseph. Alexander Willie, 28, and Georgia T. Ballah, 22, both of St.
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Feb. 6 to Feb. 16 3109 Pickett Rd., burglary at parking lot/garage. 3305 Pacific St., burglary at residence/home. 1501 S. Belt Highway, items stolen at convenience store. 3416 Pear St., burglary at rental storage facility. 122 E. Valley St., items stolen at bar/nightclub. 3702 Frederick Ave., items stolen at
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from Feb. 13 to Feb. 19 Jerid Ray Moss, 38, 2407 Green Valley Rd., warrant for failure to appear in court. Anthony Lee Acosta, 31, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Brittany Rennee Andrews, 34, 428 N. 17th St., warrant for failure to appear in court.
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By Kirsten Stokes The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce and Joe Town Fun kicked off the fifth annual Restaurant Week on Thursday at Room 108 Downtown. Restaurant Week spans 11 days from Feb. 22 to March 3. During this time, participating establishments will offer special menus and discounted prices to attract customers. It’s an opportunity for the community to show support
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By Marcus Clem Broad staff shortages will worsen if the St. Joseph Board of Education does not implement some kind of reform soon, several teachers warned on Thursday. The teachers spoke to the committee on recruitment and retention at the Noyes Administration Building, offering commentary that favored dropping Monday from the weekly class calendar. The
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By Chris Fortune In the nearly four years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, it brought forth an issue that health care workers are still dealing with today. Concerns about the virus began building in late February 2020, and the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic a few weeks later on March 11. Health
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By Chris Fortune A St. Joseph journalist with a decadeslong career is inspiring young Black people to pursue writing, including a member of his own family. Alonzo Weston has lived in St. Joseph for nearly his entire life. Over his 31 years with the St. Joseph News-Press, he stayed involved in the community and made
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) DIY activities, like swapping a lighting fixture or painting your living room, are popular ways to accomplish your to-do list. But as anyone who has tackled too big of a project knows, some jobs are best left to the professionals. That includes your dental health. You may have already seen DIY
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By Cameron Montemayor One local teacher and a newfound program are paving the way to give children with disabilities an opportunity to thrive on the soccer field in St. Joseph. After four years in the making, TOPSoccer, a recreational sports program that gives kids with cognitive and physical disabilities the opportunity to play the “The
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By Marcus Clem Contributors to a key St. Joseph School District panel often talked over each other and struggled for common ground Wednesday as a presentation on the district’s future arrived from Superintendent Gabe Edgar. The plan, which in part envisions St. Joseph becoming by the year 2030 a two-high-school town — with both schools
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By Kirsten Stokes With more than 12,000 Missouri kids in foster care waiting to be adopted, returned to family or looped in the system, several St. Joseph organizations work to lighten the burden for families and make the transition smoother. “(The number) is coming down,” said Melissa Selsor with the Missouri Department of Social Services.
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By Harry Loomis Portions of Gene Field Road are continuing to see construction, though an end may be in sight for the projects. This week, the road has been closed between Pembroke Lane and the Belt Highway. Road work on Gene Field was already intended due to overlay plans, however the extreme cold and current
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By Riley Funk St. Joseph residents were out in force at various local park trails on Wednesday to take advantage of the warm weather. News-Press NOW’s Storm Tracker Chief Meteorologist Jared Shelton said the above-average temperatures and dry conditions will make for nice, spring-like weather over the next three to five days. “Expect afternoon high
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By Chris Fortune A group dedicated to uplifting local entrepreneurs came together to celebrate its ongoing success. Cup of Joe was created to be an outlet for entrepreneurs in the area to come together and share the stories of their businesses and gain feedback from other business-minded individuals. During its weekly meetings, two entrepreneurs share
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By Chris Fortune The remaining portion of a lot where a hotel is being built near the Shoppes at North Village is being proposed as an event center. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stein and Summers Real Estate announced the proposal as a 25,000- to 30,000-square-foot building that can accommodate more than 400 people. The intention is
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By Marcus Clem Where student proficiency can be simplified to color codes of green, yellow and red, the St. Joseph School District sees much more red than would be preferred. The district conducts i-Ready diagnostic testing several times per year. These tests do not have impacts on how the state regulates each school, like the
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By Riley Funk St. Joseph is gearing up to showcase local eateries and businesses for the fifth annual St. Joseph Restaurant Week, which begins Thursday. Restaurant Week, running from Feb. 22 to March 3, is put on by the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce and Joe Town Fun, with John Joe Insurance being the 2024
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By NewsPress Now Missouri American Water announced Tuesday a precautionary boil water advisory for many St. Joseph customers after a contractor hit a water main. The advisory affects roughly 9,200 customers and will be in effect for up to 48 hours after repairs are finished. Residents in the affected area may see cloudy water, low water
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By NewsPress Now Highland Community College has named its next leader. Dr. Vincent Bowhay will be the 45th president of the school located in Highland, Kansas. More than 50 people applied for the job as part of a nationwide search that was narrowed to three finalists, and Bowhay was selected by a unanimous vote of
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By Jenna Wilson The Pony Express Museum hosted its annual family day event Monday, giving families the chance to participate in unique learning activities on President’s Day. Each family was handed a passport upon entry so they could have hands-on experience exploring the museum while also learning its history. A few of the activities at
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By Marcus Clem Research in part funded by a nonprofit with St. Joseph ties advises caution before additional Missouri school districts adopt the four-day class calendar. The Show Me Institute is producing a three-part study of the increasingly popular calendar plan, which the St. Joseph School District might adopt for the 2024-2025 year. A Board
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By Marcus Clem Research in part funded by a nonprofit with St. Joseph ties advises caution before additional Missouri school districts adopt the four-day class calendar. The Show Me Institute is producing a three-part study of the increasingly popular calendar plan, which the St. Joseph School District might adopt for the 2024-2025 year. A Board
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By Kirsten Stokes Voting season in Buchanan County will officially kick off for some on Tuesday, Feb. 20, as absentee ballots can be cast in person or by mail ahead of the April 2 municipal election. Ballots can be requested for those who will be out of the county on the day of the election
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By Kirsten Stokes Voting season in Buchanan County will officially kick off for some on Tuesday, Feb. 20, as absentee ballots can be cast in person or by mail ahead of the April 2 municipal election. Ballots can be requested for those who will be out of the county on the day of the election
Continue Reading By Kyle Schmidt Only NFL players will understand all the aspects that go into the physical and mental grind of a near seven-month long season. Dwayne Blakley is from St. Joseph and made it to the bright lights of the NFL. His perspective has changed since retiring. ”I think the biggest difference is young mind
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By Charles Christian A monthly meeting series is providing St. Joseph residents with a safe space to talk about all things related to death and dying. Megan Mooney, a licensed social worker, is the facilitator of Death Cafe in St. Joseph. She said the meetings are not agenda-driven, and instead are led by the interests
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By Harry Loomis Four days after the shooting that took one life and injured 22 others at the Chiefs Super Bowl parade in Kansas City, fans are still trying to come to terms with what happened. A moment that was meant to be full of joy and pride for the Kansas City Chiefs and Chiefs
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