By NewsPress Now GALLATIN, Mo. – John “Johnnie” William Thomas, age 81, of Gallatin, Missouri, passed away Saturday night, Jan. 13, 2024, at the Thomas Farm where he grew up in Gallatin. John was born on July 1, 1942, the son of Charles Chester and Mildred (Loraine) Thomas, in St. Joseph. At two years of
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By Jacob Meikel Freshman Tiani Ellison is getting more and more comfortable playing at the college level and saved her best performance to date for one of the biggest games of the season. On Saturday, Ellison posted a career-high 18 points on 8-13 shooting from the field goal against the top team in the MIAA
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By Missouri Independent via My Courier-Tribune MARYLAND HEIGHTS — Covered in white protective clothing, Wendy Bronfein stepped into a long, sterile hallway of closed doors. She calls it the “Willy Wonka-esque” corridor. “This is the Mike Teavee part of the tour,” said Bronfein, co-founder of the Maryland-based marijuana company Curio Wellness, referencing the character from
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By Kirsten Stokes In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, MidCity Excellence hosted its annual Solutions Summit to teach and inspire young people in St. Joseph to find success in their futures, no matter the industry. “These youth are going to be our future and our now,” said Kimberly Warren, MCE founder and CEO.
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By Cameron Montemayor As frigid temperatures continue their grip on St. Joseph and surrounding counties in Northwest Missouri, preserving the health of livestock becomes a significant challenge for farmers as they try to weather the storm. January is the start of a critical time for cattle farmers as many mother cows give birth to their
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By Jenna Wilson The low temperatures didn’t stop fires from happening across St. Joseph this weekend, and firefighters stayed prepared to put out the flames. St. Joseph firefighters stayed on their feet this weekend, responding to many fires as temperatures dipped. Just on Sunday, firefighters responded to seven fire calls, with three of those being
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By Riley Funk Evergy crews have been working swiftly against the extreme cold to tackle outages and ensure power stays on for St. Joseph residents. There have been a total of 35 different outages in the Northwest Missouri area since temperatures took a sharp drop over the weekend. “Most of them were fairly small numbers
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By Riley Funk Evergy crews have been working swiftly against the extreme cold to tackle outages and ensure power stays on for St. Joseph residents. There have been a total of 35 different outages in the Northwest Missouri area since temperatures took a sharp drop over the weekend. “Most of them were fairly small numbers
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By NewsPress Now Due to weather, there are closings and cancellations for Tuesday, Jan. 16: SCHOOL CLOSINGS: — St. Joseph School District — St. Joseph Catholic Academy — St. Joseph Christian School — Missouri Western State University — Northwest Missouri State University — Maryville R-II — South Harrison R-II — South Nodaway R-IV — King
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By Chris Fortune Work on two projects is set to continue this spring at Rosecrans Memorial Airport, but the opening of the main runway paves the way for the return of a spectacle. After about nine months of construction, a soft opening was held for the runway last week. There are a few cleanup projects
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By Chris Fortune Work on two projects is set to continue this spring at Rosecrans Memorial Airport, but the opening of the main runway paves the way for the return of a spectacle. After about nine months of construction, a soft opening was held for the runway last week. There are a few cleanup projects
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By NewsPress Now A power outage has forced News-Press NOW’s Downtown office at 825 Edmond St. to be closed to the public today. Customers in need of assistance can call 816-271-8500 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. but no in-person services will be available. Weather and the restoration of power permitting, the building will reopen
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By NewsPress Now Crack down on them I’m calling in here wondering why St. Joe doesn’t crack down on these people that got expired tags. I had five cars parked around me yesterday, and none of them had a tag on them. Not even a temporary tag. And these speeders, my God. They’re out there
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By NewsPress Now Cindy Sue Boyer-Hieb, 62, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at her home. She was born Dec. 30, 1961, in St. Joseph, daughter of Patsy and Archie Brown. She attended Lafayette High School and was working at Waldinger Corporation as the office manager. She also recently got her substitute
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By NewsPress Now Bobby D. Patterson Sr., 63, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at his home. When our Father calls for you to come home, Mom, Dad, Grandma and Maddy was there to meet you. We lost a part of our heart. Bobby was born Feb. 28, 1960, in St. Joseph,
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By NewsPress Now Late Notices Melissa F. Powell Melissa Faye (Eckert) Powell, 57, St. Joseph, passed away Jan. 11, 2024. Cremation under the direction of Simplify Cremations & Funerals. Services at a later date. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
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By NewsPress Now HELEN, Mo. – Clinton Arlis Noe, of Helena, Missouri, passed away Jan. 9, 2024, at Mosaic Hospital, in St. Joseph. Arlis was born Dec. 7, 1932, in Helena, to Robert E. Noe and Luvina (Miller) Noe. He grew up on the farm in Helena and never knew a stranger. He graduated from
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By Jacob Meikel Missouri Western men’s basketball got a hold of a lead and never let it slip, ending a 24-game losing streak to Northwest Missouri State on Saturday by winning 76-70. Fouls became a problem for the Griffons early and late. Juniors Taye Fields, Justin Bubak and Zion Swader each picked up two fouls
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By Cameron Montemayor Behind the counter of a retail chain pharmacy, a young technician processes the first of potentially hundreds of prescription orders that will pour in over the course of the day. As the drive-thru begins to fill up and patients line the front counter, the phone rings. With a small team of pharmacists
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By Chris Fortune St. Joseph residents and members of the business community gathered for a throwback party at the Civic Arena. The theme was “St. Joe 24,” which was a spin on Studio 54, and the arena was decorated in a 1970s disco theme. Attendees got into character with their colorful attire for a banquet
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By Marcus Clem The nonviolent taking of valuable property requires cooperative witnesses, hard work by law enforcement and a little bit of luck to resolve. Such efforts seem to be paying off, based on 2023 data. The Council on Criminal Justice, an Atlanta research firm, found residential burglary in select cities across the country fell
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By Kendra Simpson Recently, Downtown St. Joseph has become a hot spot for entertainment, eclectic restaurants, family friendly activities all encompassed by a rich history. But what’s considered a center for community today was not always this lively. For many St. Joseph residents, memories of Downtown are limited, since there weren’t many shops, restaurants or
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By Marcus Clem Times of winter weather cause many to do all they can to avoid frozen sidewalks and slippery roads, but seem to pose no hindrance to the public’s curiosity for the ice. Bode Ice Arena continued on Friday a series of events designed to welcome new participants in the arts and sports of
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By Harry Loomis St. Joseph is experiencing historically cold temperatures this weekend. With wind chills expected in the negative double digits, being outside for any period of time is a significant risk. In the midst of this, the Red Cross has offered some tips on keeping residents and property safe. One of the biggest concerns
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By Jazmine Knight It was a bippity boppity boo-utiful day at the Dance Arts Center and the Ruby Theatre as they both hosted tea parties Despite the freezing temperatures, both events had an amazing turnout. The Dance Arts Center held a Mad Hatter tea party. The idea of the tea party is inspired from the
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By NewsPress Now Due to expected extreme temperatures, there are several closings and cancellations for Sunday, Jan. 14: CHURCH CLOSINGS: — Sojourn Church — Woodson Chapel Christian Church, Monday Night Meal is also canceled — Grace Calvary Chapel, no in-person services, livestream at 9:30 a.m. on YouTube and Facebook — Christ Episcopal Church — Zion
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By Harry Loomis Amid a brutal week of weather in St. Joseph, businesses all throughout town have had to make adjustments to their operations. But while major national companies in town like Walmart and Target have no trouble rolling with whatever conditions winter may bring, many of the city’s local businesses don’t have the same
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By Kirsten Stokes The number of people donating blood has fallen by about 40% during the last 20 years, leading to critical shortages in a life-saving necessity. Worsening shortages in the last four years have led to an almost constant state of emergency for needed blood. Joann Woody, executive director of the Red Cross of
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By Kyle Schmidt This weekend’s sub-zero temperatures aren’t just rough on people, they also can be hard on cars. Vehicles require extra care in chilly temperatures and snow. Jes Starke, head technician at Starke and Sons Auto Repair, offered some tips for the cold weather season. “As far as making sure your vehicle is ready,
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By Kirsten Stokes Extreme winter weather has made an appearance in St. Joseph, but humans aren’t the only ones feeling the cold. Pets need help staying warm in the below-freezing temperatures, too. Senior animal control officer Stephen Norman said some animals can handle the cold better than others. “If you take an animal that’s acclimated
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