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Tariffs cast shadow over fireworks industry ahead of Fourth of July
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — This Fourth of July, the sky might still light up but fireworks retailers say dark clouds are forming over the industry.
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Tracking scattered strong storms late Thursday
Scattered strong storms will continue to track across the Mid-Missouri river Valley Thursday evening, posing a risk for damaging winds, heavy rain, and flooding.
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Free After Hours event at Albrecht-Kemper Museum blends creativity, community and collectible art
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) –The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art welcomed guests Tuesday evening for a lively night of creativity, community, and collectibles during its Free Museum After Hours.
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UMKC provides updates on new schools to be built in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Among the topics discussed at the University of Missouri’s Board of Curators meeting, different aspects regarding the new UMKC School of Dentistry and School of Medicine buildings were shared.
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Westlake Ace Hardware donates dozens of fans to Salvation Army
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Across the United States, some people are struggling to beat the record-breaking heat waves, but in St. Joseph, Westlake Ace Hardware has donated dozens of box fans to the Salvation Army to ensure residents stay cool this summer.
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Tracking possible severe storms today: stormy, hot weekend ahead
Tracking possible severe storms today: stormy, hot weekend ahead
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Tracking steamy and stormy days ahead
A hot, humid, and mainly dry Wednesday evening will give way to scattered t-storms Thursday, as a brief break from the rainfall is followed up by a more active pattern.
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Fewer counted but homelessness still a concern in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — New data from the Continuum of Care’s annual Point-in-Time Count shows a decline in the local homeless population, but advocates caution that the numbers may not reflect the full scope of the issue.
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Tracking dry skies today; multiple rain chances late-week
Tracking dry skies today; multiple rain chances late-week
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Area gun shop urges responsible ownership during awareness month
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — June marks Gun Violence Awareness Month and a local gun shop is using this time to promote responsible firearm ownership and safe storage practices.
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Tracking scattered t-storms, lingering heat
Tracking scattered t-storms and lingering heat.
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Tracking multiple chances for showers and thunderstorms today
Tracking multiple chances for showers and thunderstorms today
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City Council approves landfill, sewer rate increases
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Residents will see higher sewer rates starting next week in addition to future increases in landfill dumping fees following approval by City Councilmembers this evening.
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Tracking heat, humidity, and t-storms
Hot and humid conditions will continue across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas Monday afternoon and evening, fueling chances for scattered strong storms across the area into Monday night.
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City upgrades underground infrastructure to stay ahead of failures
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One step at a time, the City of St. Joseph is actively working to repair many of its aging pipes.
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Summer car trouble? Local expert shares how to keep your vehicle safe in extreme heat
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As temperatures continue to climb, extreme heat can quickly damage your vehicle. Without proper preventive maintenance, components like your tires, engine and air conditioning system can all suffer.
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Tracking lingering heat and possible t-storms to the start of the work week
Tracking lingering heat and possible t-storms to the start of the work week
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Tracking record temps and rain to start the work week
Record-breaking overnight lows continue, with a heat advisory in effect and t-storms possible Monday night into Tuesday.
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Tracking extreme heat through Monday
The NWS has extended a heat advisory through Monday for much of Missouri and northeastern Kansas, with dangerously high temperatures and heat indices surpassing 100°F, followed by active weather including rain and thunderstorms starting Monday night.
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The future of the initiative petition process and how it might affect Missouri democracy
ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW)– Respect Missouri Voters, a non-partisan organization, is pushing back on legislative efforts to impose more restrictions on the state’s initiative petition process.
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Tracking a weekend scorcher
Intense heat and oppressive humidity will continue to dominate the weather story across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas through the weekend.
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Tracking summer heat and sunshine this weekend
Happy Friday and first day of summer St. Joseph! This morning, a stray thunderstorm passed to our northeast, leaving St. Joseph proper dry. As the sun rises, it will give way to sunshine for the rest of the day. A heat advisory is in effect from 1 p.m. today through 7 p.m. Saturday. Heat index
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Family of woman killed in Chiefs rally shooting sues city, gun sellers and others
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City stations are reporting that the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan has sued Kansas City and other defendants, including event organizers and gun sellers, over the mass shooting at the mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rally, calling her death a “preventable tragedy.”
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