Registration open for Veterans’ Day parade
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Registration is now open for the 2025 St. Joseph Veterans’ Day parade.
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Deeds of trust for Oct. 17
Deeds of trust reported from Oct. 9 to Oct. 14 Christopher Dickens, Hollie Dickens to US Bank National Assn., 2 57 35 PT NE Quarter $25,000. The River Church of St. Joseph Inc. to Assemblies of God Loan Fund, Excello Subdiv LTS 18 29 $123,500. Kristy Clifford to Leaderone Financial Corp., 3 57 35 PT NE
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Vital statistics for Oct. 17
Marriage applications Juan Obed Echavarria, 44, and Stacy Marie Reyes, 47, both of St. Joseph. Henry Thomas Hickey, 24, Middletown, Virginia, and Caeli Agnes Haigh, 24, Arlington, Virginia. Loyd Michael Owens, 31, and Christina Gabrielle High, 29, both of St. Joseph. Alyas Laveen Auxier, 26, and Meghan Marie Connolly, 24, both of St. Joseph. Steven
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Local Italian restaurant thriving after one year of business
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Despite National Pasta Day being celebrated on Friday, Oct. 17, a local 5-star restaurant owner said “every day is National Pasta Day”.
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Group seeking to overturn new Missouri congressional map responds to AG lawsuit
People Not Politicians’ lawyer claims a referendum on the new congressional map passed by the Missouri legislature is protected under state law.
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St. Joseph Christian School releases music video honor America’s upcoming anniversary
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Elementary students at St. Joseph Christian School tapped into their musical talents to honor the nation’s upcoming semi-quincentennial anniversary.
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SJSD Foundation presents 2025 Apple Seed Innovation Grants
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Foundation honored nine employees with “surprise patrol” visits.
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SJPD steps up to support domestic violence survivors
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the St. Joseph community comes together to honor survivors of domestic violence in October, local police are also playing a big part in that effort.
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New small business to host its first Fall Festival
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local small business has plans to host a family-friendly Fall Festival.
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‘She Means Business’ Shop Crawl highlights women-owned businesses
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An event organized by AR Workshop and the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce shines a light on local women-owned businesses in St. Joseph.
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Fire crews contain garage blaze, no injuries reported
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department responded to a garage fire around 4 p.m. Wednesday in the area of Fern Drive and Ferndale Avenue.
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Week 8 High School Football matchups
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Northwest Missouri area high school football teams are preparing for the playoffs.
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New law requires Missouri students to participate in active shooter drills
A school safety package that Gov. Mike Kehoe signed into law this year requires students to participate in active school shooter drills starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
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Library offers a ‘haunted evening’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph residents are welcome to attend an evening of literary haunting at the Downtown St. Joseph Public Library.
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Chamber of Commerce program gives merchants a chance to attract new customers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce’s Shop St. Joseph holiday program is inching closer as the winter months approach.
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Professional boxing comes to St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Bear Den Boxing Club is bringing a professional boxing event to St. Joseph.
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Judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from firing workers during the government shutdown
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from firing workers during the government shutdown, saying the cuts appeared to be politically motivated and were being carried out without much thought.
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Journalists turn in press passes as Pentagon clamps down on access in ‘unprecedented’ move
(CNN) — A flyer with the words “journalism is not a crime” appeared Tuesday on the wall outside the “Correspondents’ Corridor” where journalists operate at the Pentagon.
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Blood banks, hospitals in need of platelet donations
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Medical staff are urging an increase in donations amid a platelet shortage.
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Attorney general claims referendum on new Missouri congressional map is illegal
Missouri’s attorney general filed a lawsuit Wednesday to stop a vote on a new congressional map passed by the Republican supermajority during a summer special session.
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Persisterhood celebrates 100 trees with walk and dedication
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local organization is celebrating its planting of 100 trees at a tree walk and dedication.
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Demolition begins on Aquatic Park slides, lap pool in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Demolition crews are moving forward on the removal of two longstanding and out-of-service features of the St. Joseph Aquatic Park.
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Health care professionals address crises in Persisterhood meeting
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Persisterhood informational meeting will host three health care professionals who will address looming crises in the medical field.
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Officials provide prevention tips ahead of open burning season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – With open burning season inching closer, fire officials have tips to keep the burning under control.
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Community Action’s Head Start program awarded $1.18 million in funding
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Nutrition services will be updated at Community Action Partnership of Greater St. Joseph (CAPSTJOE), thanks to funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Senior Services.
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See St Joseph: Boo Bash, Fall Festival, ‘All Hallow’s Eve’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — If you’re looking for some fall fun, you’re in luck, because this weekend is packed with Halloween-themed events for the whole family. Grab your capes, candy bags, and calendars because it’s time to See St. Joseph!
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Missouri Biologist explains stink bug prevalence
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Halyomorpha halys, also known as the stink bug, is an invasive insect that originated from Asia.
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City official, business owner share takeaways from QR code feedback system
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — It’s been a little over a week since the City of St. Joseph launched its new means of residents providing informational feedback.
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Soybean farmers caught in the middle of U.S-China trade war
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Soybean farmers are once again feeling the impact of U.S.-China trade tensions.
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School Board meeting brings financial discusssions, literacy development, project timeline to the table
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Following a public hearing, the St. Joseph School District Board of Education met Monday at Benton High School to go over a few important items on their agenda.
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