By Riley Funk The St. Joseph Fire Department is hoping to receive a grant to replace aging thermal imaging devices, which can be key to determining a plan for entering a burning building. At Monday night’s city council meeting, council members authorized 9-0-0 the filing of a grant application with the Firehouse Subs Public Safety
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By Jazmine Knight The cold and dreary weather that winter months bring can leave people feeling down or lacking energy, but experts say a few lifestyle changes could help those with mild symptoms find motivation. Kristina Hannon, co-CEO of the Family Guidance Center, said feeling downcast following the holidays could be seasonal affective disorder, or
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By Harry Loomis On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs have a chance to make their fourth Super Bowl appearance in the last five seasons. Before this run started, the team hadn’t made a Super Bowl in five decades, a stunning turnaround that fans are making sure to cherish. One way fans have been commemorating this
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By Ashley Luthans A local man has skirted death twice in the past year. Although he lost his leg in the process, Mark Adams has remained positive and has worked hard toward recovery. Adams, a resident of St. Joseph, had a tumultuous 2023. The year began with issues carrying over from October 2022, when he
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By Jazmine Knight Time Out Entertainment Center is now introducing a new addition. The entertainment center is now opening their doors to serve as an event center as well. Owner, Adam Mariott says they had the extra space but they just didn’t know what to do with it. “We started talking and it just seemed
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By Kirsten Stokes Robidoux Row, which was built in the 1850s as apartments and restored as a museum, has recently hired a new director to supervise the conservation and administration of the historical property. “I came back to St. Joseph to help take care of my parents and I looked around and decided I was
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By Jenna Wilson January is Stalking Awareness Month, and though it affects millions in the U.S., it’s a crime that can often be overlooked. The U.S. Department of Justice describes stalking as engaging in conduct that causes a reasonable person to fear for his or her safety or the safety of others. Signs of stalking
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By Harry Loomis With dense fog hitting the area earlier this week, police are highlighting the need to slow down when visibility is low. Although fog doesn’t cause traction issues like rain or snow, it can make it hard to see while driving, which is why Sgt. James Tonn with the St. Joseph Police Department
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By Jazmine Knight Gov. Mike Parson proposed a $15,000 increase to the minimum pay for Missouri teachers in his State of the State address, which could be the first step in improving teacher retention in the state. Currently the base pay for teachers in Missouri is about $25,000. Parson’s proposed increase would make it $40,000.
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By Kyle Schmidt A librarian at Robidoux Middle School received national recognition for going above and beyond in her career. Melissa Corey was one of 10 honorees to win the 2024 I Love My Librarian Award. The award is presented through the American Library Association. Corey said she never envisioned winning an award like this
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By Marcus Clem As temperatures drop each year, so does the rate at which kids show up to school in St. Joseph, but the district holds that rate will climb back up, based on past data. The month of December 2023, viewed in isolation, produced a low 72.59% rate of satisfactory attendance. That means that
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By Chris Fortune Emergency vehicles converged at Charles and 18th streets after a call came in for heavy smoke coming from a home. The call came in just after 12:30 p.m. Firefighters tore down a portion of a fence leading to the back of the home, where additional heavy smoke could be seen. The smoke was
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By Tom Purcell Cagle Syndicate The city of Toronto is in the news for outlawing sled and toboggan riding on 45 of its hillsides. According to the Toronto Star, the ban has sparked a robust debate about how far government should go to protect people from themselves while they’re having fun. To be sure, tragic
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By Bob Ford Special to Articles and Podcasts are complementary from those helping to preserve our history: Nodaway Valley Bank, Eagle Communication, Mastio and Anonymous Buffs. To comment or join them in supporting, contact Bob at robertmford@aol.com. Everybody knows the first half of Horace Greeley’s famous quote but not many remember the second, “Go West
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By NewsPress Now Marriage application Chris Rino Pius, 25, and Mursi Roby, 23, both of St. Joseph. Divorce suits filedKimberly Kobett and James Kobett. Autumn Wilson and Timmy Wilson. Sayre Cathcart and John Cathcart.
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By NewsPress Now He voted no I saw on Twitter where Governor Parson was thanking Congressman Sam Graves for an additional $90 million to expand I-70. Just to let everyone know, Congressman Graves voted no on the infrastructure package. It got passed anyway. The president signed it into law, so the funds are coming thanks
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By NewsPress Now Walker DuFrain, of St. Joseph, recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout. DuFrain is a member of Troop 138 and Troop 45 in St. Joseph, sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint (2nd Ward) and Ashland United Methodist Church. Scoutmasters were Garry Dunster and Shadow Evans. Eagle is the
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By My Courier-Tribune DEAR DR. ROACH, Please explain Hashimoto’s disease. I have heard that it is rare, but two colleagues have recently been diagnosed. We all work in a very high-stress field. — J.H. ANSWER Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is not at all a rare disease. It occurs in up to 10% of the population and much
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now Late Notices William E. Sechler WICHITA, Kan. – Horton, Kansas, native William Eugene “Gene” Sechler, 82, of Wichita, Kansas, died Jan. 22, 2024. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
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By NewsPress Now Mary “Eileen” Oyler, 95, St. Joseph, passed away at home on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. She was born on Jan. 7, 1929, to Horace and Elizabeth (Carson) Groom, in Stewartsville, Missouri. She married Vern Oyler on May 9,1959. He preceded her in death. Eileen spent most of her life on the farm
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now WEATHER FORECAST From the Storm Tracker Weather Center FRIDAY High: 40° Low: 33° Overcast with patchy morning fog and drizzle. SATURDAY High: 38° Low: 30° Mostly cloudy and chilly, 20% morning showers.. Scan the code to see the latest updates on our weather forecast SUNDAY High: 43° Low: 31° Cool and dry
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By NewsPress Now OREGON, Mo. – Willard Ray Pulliam, of Oregon, Missouri, passed away on Jan. 23, 2024. Willard was born on Oct. 19, 1924, near Easton, Missouri (Gashland), and was one of five children. He graduated from Easton, Missouri, High School. Willard served in the U.S. Navy as a machinist, gun sight and optic’s
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By NewsPress Now EDWARDS, Mo. – David Bloss II, age 57, of Edwards, Missouri, passed away on Jan. 23, 2024, in Edwards, Missouri. He was born on Feb. 5, 1966, in St. Joseph, a son of David and Ann (Fisher) Bloss. He was united in marriage to Angela Wilson on Dec. 30, 1985, in Stewartsville,
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now Dean and I want to thank everyone who took the time to send us Anniversary cards and Facebook messages. Your thoughtfulness is appreciated. —Dean and Nola Ferguson
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By NewsPress Now Juanita J. Haskins, 97, of St. Joseph, died Jan. 23, 2024, at a local nursing home. Juanita was born Jan. 19, 1927, in St. Joseph, to Leo H. and Katherine (Cole) Cochran. She taught at Webster school, retiring in 1988. Juanita married Bill G. Haskins on April 17, 1948, and he preceded
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By Alonzo Weston Coming out of a Downtown bakery Tuesday, I saw Bag-Head Jheri, the Messanie Street Philosopher, walking aimlessly down Eighth Street. He looked dejected and deep in thought. “What’s up, Bag?” I said by way of greeting. “Hey Weston, got silly stuff troublin’ my mind,” Bag said shaking his head. “What now?” I
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Jan. 10 to Jan. 21 3416 Pear St., burglary at highway/road/alley. 200 Sacramento St., items stolen at camp/campground. 4320 Commonwealth Dr., items stolen at department/discount store. 3416 Pear St., items stolen at rental storage facility. 405 N. 13th St., burglary at construction site. 1308 N. 25th St., item stolen
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By NewsPress Now Meet Midnight! Midnight is almost 9 months old and is a very handsome torbie cat with orange brush markings and stripes. She has the softest fur imaginable and a gentle personality. Midnight loves meeting new friends and her calm demeanor will fit in anywhere. Meet Chaos! Meet Chaos, the 1-year-old mixed-breed marvel
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from Jan. 16 to Jan. 22 Cayse Blu Thompson, 32, 1307 Francis St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Brittany Shantel Rivera, 34, 214 E. Valley St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Francine Elizabeth Hicks, 36, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Leslie
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