ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Students across the St. Joseph School District participated in Earth Day activities at Robidoux Middle School. Although the event happened just before Earth Day, which is Tuesday, April 22, it gives students a chance to participate in promoting environmental stewardship, scientific exploration and community collaboration. “I think the biggest
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A survivor shared her story at the Crime Victims’ Rights Week Breakfast on Friday, offering hope and strength to those affected by violence. Officials and community members gathered at Missouri Western State University for the annual Crime Victims’ Breakfast, hosted by the Buchanan County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, to support
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Tracking a seasonable day: Warming up this weekend
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jolt rippled through the South Side of St. Joseph on Thursday as Benton High School announced that girls basketball head coach Chris Michaels is stepping down after five seasons. Michaels won’t be out of the coaching game long, as he’ll head southeast to take over the Jefferson City Lady Jays program, marking the next chapter in a rising career that’s already made a significant impact.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Museums is taking residents back in time to visit a well-known local leisure spot. “Rewind: A Time-Traveling Soirée to Lake Contrary,” will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, May 30, at the St. Joseph Country Club, located at 50 Ridgeland Road. The fundraiser
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Trivia enthusiasts have a chance to show off their knowledge at an event later this month hosted by the St. Joseph Public Library. The 12th Annual Library Trivia Night will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at Fairview Golf Course, 33rd and Pacific streets. Eight rounds of
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missourians could see a wide-ranging tax cut plan passed by the state legislature this year, the latest push toward eliminating the state income tax. Among the provisions in a $1.3 billion tax cut plan passed by the House in March is a gradual reduction in the state income tax
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Partly cloudy, mild, and breezy conditions will continue across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas Thursday afternoon and evening. Most will remain dry aside from a 10% – 20% chance of stray showers through sunset. Temperatures will fall out of the 60s and into the low 40s late tonight, as gusty northwest winds slack off from
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A scary activity for some, downhill mountain bike racing has become not only a hobby, but a career for 18-year-old Carson Brooks. “So, downhill is the discipline, and so like, cross-country is the same as cross-country running, but on a bike you’re only times on the downhills,” Brooks said.
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Second Harvest asked St. Joseph residents to donate nonperishables, vegetables, canned goods and more Thursday’s Fill the Van food drive.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Transportation and the Herzog Contracting Corp. have started the resurfacing project of the Interstate 29 ramps. The ramps will be closed until Sunday, April 13, pending any weather delays. MoDOT recommends that drivers who normally rely on the ramps plan accordingly with alternate routes. Updates
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Tracking windy conditions and mild temperatures
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A warm and breezy Wednesday afternoon will give way to cooler and calmer conditions overnight, with a 20% chance of stray showers after sunset. Lows tonight will fall into the mid to upper 40s with light northwest breezes at 5 to 10 mph. Mostly sunny and windy conditions will prevail on Thursday, with highs warming
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The 11th annual Run and Walk for the Paws 5k raises funds for the animal shelter while helping St. Joseph residents and their pets stay in shape.
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Students, faculty, staff and alumni from Missouri Western took part in “The Big Event” on Wednesday.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The annual Crime Victim Memorial Service will be held at the Remington Nature Center on Wednesday night to honor those lost through acts of violence. The event, which starts at 5:30 p.m., allows families and friends to honor their loved ones and bond with others who have shared a
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A hotel in the Shoppes at North Village is holding its grand opening Wednesday as business development continues in the area.Â
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This morning, skies will start off mostly cloudy, but clouds will decrease throughout the day. Temperatures are much milder this morning. Afternoon highs will still climb into the mid-70s, even though a weak and dry cold front will move through this afternoon, shifting winds from the southwest to the northwest. Winds will sustain between 10
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District’s Prop 2 bond measure was defeated by about 800 votes. Over 53% of voters dis-approved of the measure to build a new high school south of U.S. Highway 36. The measure would have had to win with a 57% simple majority. “It was extremely
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St. Joseph Animal Shelter highlights lap dog ‘Anakin.’
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Nearly a quarter of registered voters in St. Joseph cast a ballot Tuesday to decide the fate of a wide-ranging school bond issue and two Board of Education seats. With all 22 precincts now reporting, preliminary data shows that 24.2% of registered voters turned out for Tuesday’s high-profile election.
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Jennifer Kerns and Kim Miller secured seats on the St. Joseph School District Board of Education, according to unofficial election results.
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Sunny skies Tuesday afternoon will give way to increasing clouds tonight, as a low pressure system passes through the region bringing slight chances for rain through Wednesday morning. Partly to mostly cloudy skies tonight will be accompanied by southerly winds at 10 to 20 mph, and a 20% chance of showers after midnight. Low temperatures
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Joseph Company continued its 3D Journey series on Tuesday morning with Session 8: Amplifying Echoes. The goal of the program is to help people in the community become transformational coaches within their industry or area of expertise. The meetings allow for people to share their thoughts and perspectives
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new discount clothing store had its grand opening in St. Joseph on Tuesday morning.
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Tracking sunshine and seasonable temperatures
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A clear and cool Monday afternoon will give way to a chilly night with subfreezing temperatures likely across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas by early Tuesday morning. Freeze warnings are in effect along and south of the Highway 36 corridor from 12 AM to 9 AM Tuesday, cold sensitive vegetation should be protected with scattered
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A community blood drive is set to take place at the Downtown Library next week. On Friday, April 11, the Community Blood Center and Downtown Library will team up to collect much-needed donations from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. To make an appointment, visit savealifenow.org/group and enter group code: EI3N.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City leaders received promising news on the strength of its financial position and reporting practices based on results from a recently released audit. St. Joseph received a “clean” audit for fiscal year 2024, meaning the city’s financial statements were fairly presented and reporting practices showed no material deficiencies or
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A well-known St. Joseph staple will see renovations in about one week. Construction began on the beloved Pony Express statue in 1938, with the statue opening to the public in the 1940s. But with outdoor monuments comes the need for upkeep due to weather wear and tear. “We were
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