By Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. — Ilia Topuria boldly declared himself a UFC world champion in his social media biography for months before he actually became the first Georgian to win a title. When Topuria finally got the belt strapped around his waist at UFC 298 on Saturday night, he cried at the feeling of
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By Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — “Are you feeling good today, Chiefs Kingdom?” Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas shouted to a sea of football fans fresh from their town’s third Super Bowl victory in five years. Less than an hour later — with music still blaring and the confetti of celebration still hanging in
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By Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The shooting that killed one person and wounded nearly two dozen more during the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory celebration occurred in a state with few gun regulations and historic tension over how major cities handle crime. The shooting, which Kansas City police say appeared to stem
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By Chris Fortune Many residents could see a reduction in property taxes if they vote to approve a lower tax levy from Rolling Hills Library on April 2. Lowering its overall tax levy from $0.31 to $0.28 per $100 assessed valuation by ending the sunset portion of the levy would allow the library’s St. Joseph
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By Associated Press Carnival parades on the French Riviera celebrate pop culture and the Olympics coming to Paris MENTON, France | As most of Europe moves into the solemn weeks before Easter, the party is just getting started on the French Rivera. The Mediterranean town of Menton showcased its lush citrus and celebrated the upcoming
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By Regina Smyth Indiana University The Conversation via AP Long lines of Russians endured subzero temperatures in January 2024 to demand that anti-Ukraine war candidate Boris Nadezhdin be allowed to run in the forthcoming presidential election. It was protest by petition – a tactic that reflects the legacy of Alexei Navalny, the longtime Russian pro-democracy
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By Associated Press It started as a fun project. A white bodysuit, emblazoned with Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning’s number and initials. Taylor Damron had made it for her cousin, Browning’s girlfriend Stephanie Niles, to wear to the Jan. 7 game against the Cleveland Browns. Then, the outfit went viral. “The next day, I woke
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By Kendra Simpson Seven years ago, Walter May was at an event when he saw an old friend standing at a booth and decided to say hi. Little did he know, this interaction was the first step to saving a life. The friend was looking for volunteers for the National Marrow Donor Program for bone
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By Jenna Wilson Gas prices in Missouri continue to shift, and there’s no certainty of them dropping anytime soon. Statewide, gas prices have jumped eight cents over the last week. The statewide gas price average in Missouri is $2.87 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Missouri Weekend Gas Watch. “We’ve
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By Calvin Silvers It was a special afternoon for Northwest Missouri State Basketball, as the Bearcats recognized the achievements of their seniors on Senior Night ahead of the contests between the Northeastern State RiverHawks. The Northwest women tipped off first, and senior Jayna Green celebrated her night with a double-double to help propel the Bearcats
Continue ReadingBy Jazmine Knight 16 high school seniors (8 males and 8 females) from across Buchanan and Andrew county have been recognized for their impeccable achievements.. The 37th annual Cotillion for Achievement Ball was hosted at the St. Joseph Country Club. Each student, from ten different schools, gets the opportunity to invite their closest friends and
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By Harry Loomis The Antique Mall is back in St. Joseph, holding it’s annual event this weekend at the Civic Arena. Over 60 vendors are in attendance with a wide range of products available for sale. “We antique vendors are like a family,” said Angie Hummer, co-promoter of the event. “We’re a community. And so
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By Charles Christian Among the thousands of bets made about the Super Bowl, a local charity even took part in a friendly wager, and the nonprofit’s counterpart in San Francisco is paying up with some of its city’s staples. Before the big game, Catholic Charities of Kansas City/St. Joseph made a friendly bet with its
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By Jenna Wilson Missouri reported a decrease in vehicle fatalities during 2023, but the number of motorcyclists killed hit an all-time high, which calls for concern on the roads. According to preliminary data from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 989 people died on Missouri roads in 2023, which is a 6% decrease compared to 2022.
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Over the last three decades, the United States has seen pregnancy-related deaths rise nearly 140%, and heart disease continues to be the leading cause. Furthermore, women who have prenatal complications, such as high blood pressure or gestational diabetes, have a significantly higher risk of heart disease and stroke later in life,
Continue ReadingBy Kirsten Stokes The 6th annual MidCity Excellence Heritage Gospel Fest is Sunday, February, 4:30p.m. to 6:30p.m.The free city-wide event will be located at Faith Family Worship at 604 South 20th Street inviting all cultures and backgrounds to attend. “For the last few years, we’ve asked people that are not African-American or of minority ancestry, because we like
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By Kirsten Stokes WELL IF YOUR LOOKING TO FIND GOLD THE THE PONY EXPRESS PROSPECTORS AND MINING SHOW IS THIS WEEKEND AND THE EVENT WILL GIVE THE WHOLE FAMILY SOMETHING WORK LOOKING FOR. (take gfx) TOMORROW FROM 11A.M. TO 4P.M. THERE WILL BE PROSPECTING AND MINING EQUIPMENT DEMOS AND SALES WITH METAL DETECTING EQUIPMENT AND
Continue ReadingBy Ashley Luthans Middle and high school students from around the St. Joseph area were given the opportunity to perform in the 10th annual Missouri Western State University honor choirs on Friday. Over 250 students from 28 different schools were selected to perform in the choirs. The high schoolers were directed by Missouri Western director
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By Harry Loomis Some fans jumped on the chance to buy Super Bowl T-shirts and hoodies right after Sunday’s victory, but some commemorative items can take a little longer to hit the shelves. “In our business here, it takes about two weeks before you get our Super Bowl LVIII items,” said Carleo Pucubas, owner of
Continue ReadingBy Jenna Wilson Many local areas where Black-owned businesses historically used to thrive now sit vacant, but that doesn’t mean that Black entrepreneurs aren’t succeeding in new ways in St. Joseph today. People in town may know Will Woods as a State Farm Insurance agent, but that is just one of the many things he’s
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By Marcus Clem Amid proposals to reduce the St. Joseph School District weekly class calendar to four days, Missouri Western State University finds that its own reduced weekly schedule has worked well, its leader said Friday. University President Elizabeth Kennedy offered her thoughts on the concept at the same time as the district conducted the
Continue ReadingBy Jazmine Knight Governor Mike Parson is in the limelight once again. He recently appeared on a Kansas City radio show to speak on the parade shooting. He called the shooters thugs and criminals without mentioning anything about gun reform. His commentary left the public divided and upset. Some believe that Parson is pushing a
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now St. Joseph Restaurant Week kicks off Thursday, Feb. 22, and nearly 30 businesses will be having specials for customers. Restaurant Week runs from Feb. 22 to Sunday, March 3. Joe Town Fun and the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce worked together to put together the event for the fifth year. John Joe
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By NewsPress Now A local yoga studio highlighted the number of ways yoga can be beneficial to cardiovascular health during American Heart Month. Yoga combines the mental and physical aspects of health, said Jessica Bledsoe, a naturopath practitioner and founder of Evolve Studio in St. Joseph. Bledsoe has over 16 years of experience in physical
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John “Rick” and Monica Purdy celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 1, 2023. They were married on Dec. 1, 1973. A surprise 50th Anniversary celebration was held with family and friends at D&G Pub and Grub. Their children are Brian (Chrissy), Amy, Amber (Tony), and Summer (Brian). They also have 10 grandchildren and four
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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, Rupp Funeral Home, Stevenson Family Pharmacy and Anonymous Buffs. To comment or join them as sponsors, robertmford@aol.com. I like birthplace museums. If you’ve done something memorable in your life, you get a museum.
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By NewsPress Now Feb. 9 — Wells Fargo Bank NA to Jimmy Lee Lawson, Zieglers SUBDIV PT LT 15. Feb. 9 — Mortgage Research Center LLC, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Veterans United Home Loan to Nicholas Andrew Burgin, Perkins Heights LT 8. Feb. 9 — Jordan Morehead, Edward Ridings to Whom it may concern,
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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, Rupp Funeral Home, Stevenson Family Pharmacy and Anonymous Buffs. To comment or join them as sponsors, robertmford@aol.com. They say the greatest compliment given is imitation. Elvis had numerous entertainers paying him that tribute.
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By NewsPress Now Think of the kids The St. Joseph School Board only needs to think about what’s best for kids when making a decision about a four-day school week. Big thank you I want to give a big thank you and shout out to the street crews who worked on Gene Field Road. Very
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By Alonzo Weston The first time the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl was in 1970. I was a sophomore in high school and that was more than 50 years ago. We defeated the heavily-favored Minnesota Vikings then with a 23-7 victory in Super Bowl IV. We now have three more Lombardi trophies since
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