By Jenna Wilson St. Joseph Police Chief Paul Luster and other members of the police department gathered with community members on Thursday, offering open conversation and a chance for residents to express concerns. The open forum held at Hazel’s Downtown coffee shop marked the second “Coffee with the Chief” event held this year, alongside other
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By Associated Press MARION, Iowa — An Iowa school board has reached an agreement resolving a lawsuit over a now-rescinded district policy that allowed students to request a gender support plan to begin socially transitioning at school, without the permission of their parents. Linn-Mar Community Schools’ insurance company will pay the plaintiffs, Parents Defending Education,
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now We spoke with local health workers as they reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic, four years later. Watch on News-Press NOW or tune in to the newscast livestream. Check back later on newspressnow.com for the full online story.
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now Tiger Woods’ son shoots 86 in pre-qualifier for PGA Tour event HOBE SOUND, Fla. | The PGA Tour will have to wait for the 15-year-old son of Tiger Woods. In a pre-qualifier Thursday, Charlie Woods took a 12 on one hole and shot 86. Woods didn’t make a birdie at Lost Lake
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By Associated Press Wendy Williams diagnosed with same form of dementia as Bruce Willis LOS ANGELES | Former talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with the same form of dementia that actor Bruce Willis has, a statement released Thursday on behalf of her caretakers says. The statement said the 59-year-old’s diagnoses of primary
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By Chris Fortune A St. Joseph journalist with a decadeslong career is inspiring young Black people to pursue writing, including a member of his own family. Alonzo Weston has lived in St. Joseph for nearly his entire life. Over his 31 years with the St. Joseph News-Press, he stayed involved in the community and made
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press WASHINGTON — Alzheimer’s quietly ravages the brain long before symptoms appear and now scientists have new clues about the dominolike sequence of those changes — a potential window to one day intervene. A large study in China tracked middle-aged and older adults for 20 years, using regular brain scans, spinal taps and
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By Associated Press WASHINGTON — Women are far more likely than men to get autoimmune diseases, when an out-of-whack immune system attacks their own bodies — and new research may finally explain why. It’s all about how the body handles females’ extra X chromosome, Stanford University researchers reported Thursday — a finding that could lead
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By Associated Press NEW YORK — Emily Hollenbeck lived with a deep, recurring depression she likened to a black hole, where gravity felt so strong and her limbs so heavy she could barely move. She knew the illness could kill her. Both of her parents had taken their lives. She was willing to try something
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By Field Level Media Eric Hosmer officially ended his 13-season MLB career on Wednesday and announced the launch of his new media company, MoonBall Media. Hosmer, who won a World Series title with the Kansas City Royals in 2015, told Forbes his new business venture will include “original unscripted programming, a weekly podcast, social media
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By Kendra Simpson With the warm weather ahead, St. Joseph is gearing up for a fun-filled and sun-filled weekend. Comedy shows, art exhibitions and more all await in this week’s edition of See St. Joseph. The weekend kicks off with some laughs with The Den, 519 Felix St., hosting its first comedy show. Dan Rathmann
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By NewsPress Now Those who drive in the area near the Webster Learning Center and Mt. Mora Cemetery should be aware of an upcoming road closure. The intersection of North 18th and Highly streets will close to all traffic for replacement of water valves beginning Monday, Feb. 26. Work is expected to last approximately two
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By New-Press NOW A St. Joseph School District school bus collided with a city street-sweeping vehicle at the intersection of Noyes Boulevard and Faraon Street on Thursday morning. The St. Joseph Police Department confirmed a school bus rear-ended a city street-sweeping vehicle that was stopped at the intersection around 8:30 a.m. The school bus was
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now A boil advisory for about 9,200 St. Joseph customers has been lifted. Missouri American Water officials said Thursday morning that water is now safe to drink without taking precautionary measures. The boil advisory was issued Tuesday after a contractor hit a water main, causing low-pressure issues. Several schools and some civic facilities
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By NewsPress Now Thank you very much Yes, I would like to say that King Hill, we drove up there yesterday and it’s all cleared off. I don’t know who’s responsible but thank you very much. A great business I like to take my hat off to Rogers Pharmacy. Fast, friendly, clean service, and I
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By NewsPress Now Shelly Rae Patterson, 62, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, at her home. She was born April 24, 1961, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, daughter of Patricia “Pat” and Albert “Pat” Patterson. She attended Central High School. Shelly was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in St.
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By NewsPress Now STEWARTSVILLE, Mo. – Wayne O. Sample Sr., 85, of Stewartsville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Feb. 3, 1939, in St. Joseph, son of the late Bessie Violet and Truman Sample. He retired from the Union Local 98 as a Union Painter. Wayne
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By NewsPress Now ALBANY, Mo. – Lois Grace, 101, was born to Walter and Goldie Wilson on Dec. 5, 1922, in Gilman City, Missouri, and died on Feb. 19, 2024. She married Joseph Grace on Jan. 18, 1947, and they farmed north of Albany until his death. Lois was also preceded in death by her
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now Late Notices Dianna Bowen Dianna Bowen, 65, of St. Joseph, passed away Feb. 20, 2024. Ms. Bowen has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. Service 3 p.m. March 2 at Rupp Funeral Home. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. March 2. www.ruppfuneral.com. Ila M. Karr KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Ila
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By NewsPress Now Joseph Wayne Lee, 45, St. Joseph, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. He was born Jan. 29, 1979, in Kansas City, Kansas, son of Angela Lee and Leonard Ginn. He graduated from Central High School. He enjoyed gaming and loved UFC. He is survived by: his parents; children: Samantha Hockaday, Immanual
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By NewsPress Now Theodore “Ted” Hughes Sr., 65, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born May 3, 1958, in St. Joseph, son of Elizabeth (Cooper) and Richard Ginn. Thedore attended Lafayette High School. On March 27, 1993, he married Lisa Dysart, in Moberly, Missouri. He loved spending
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) DIY activities, like swapping a lighting fixture or painting your living room, are popular ways to accomplish your to-do list. But as anyone who has tackled too big of a project knows, some jobs are best left to the professionals. That includes your dental health. You may have already seen DIY
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Financial planning was once thought of as a male-dominated industry, but that’s quickly changing. The number of women getting their CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification is growing year over year — and for good reason: The benefits of entering this field as a woman are numerous. Below are a few to consider.
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) For a Millennial or Gen Zer who is young and healthy, life insurance may be the last thing on their mind. However, life is unpredictable and having coverage is important in the event of unforeseen circumstances. According to Bankers Life, a national life and health insurance brand, these are four reasons
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, My husband and I have been married three years, and we generally trade off spending holidays with each of our families. Because neither set of our parents is willing to travel to us, we go to them. My mother-in-law takes great pride in hosting and sets a beautiful table. She’ll
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By Metro Creative There’s some truth to the popular notion that “laughter is the best medicine.” The United States Department of Veterans Affairs notes that laughter has physiological effects on the body that lead to changes in body chemistry and brain function. For example, laughter increases heart and respiratory rates and oxygen consumption over a
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By Metro Creative Enjoying the cuisine of other countries is a popular reason to travel. Many foodies have found their love of food has taken them overseas, opening doors not only to international cuisine but international culture as well. For those who can’t afford or find the time to travel abroad, it’s easy to bring
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By Calvin Silvers District tournaments for high school basketball continued on Wednesday, as classes 1-3 are competing. The girls’ teams kicked things off on Monday in the state of Missouri, meaning Wednesday was the semifinal rounds. Class 3 District 15 Girls Tournament continued out in Gower, Missouri, with the three-seeded South Harrison Bulldogs taking on
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By Cameron Montemayor One local teacher and a newfound program are paving the way to give children with disabilities an opportunity to thrive on the soccer field in St. Joseph. After four years in the making, TOPSoccer, a recreational sports program that gives kids with cognitive and physical disabilities the opportunity to play the “The
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By Associated Press Russia’s main domestic intelligence agency has arrested a woman with dual U.S. and Russian citizenship on charges of treason, accusing her of collecting money for the Ukrainian military. The Federal Security Service said in a statement early Tuesday that the Los Angeles resident was arrested in the Ural Mountains city of Yekaterinburg,
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