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 NewsPress Now Mary C. Jones, 84, St. Joseph, passed Feb. 9, 2024, at a local residential care facility. Born Feb. 27, 1939, Mary was a lifelong resident of St. Joseph where she received her education. She was a Christian. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Anna Marie Gales; a sister,
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) If financial hardship has put you at risk of missing a mortgage payment, you should familiarize yourself with the relief options available to you and be prepared to act quickly. According to Freddie Mac, your first step should be to contact your mortgage company to determine which course of action makes
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By NewsPress Now Marcie Jo Palmer, 59, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph. She was born May 9, 1964, in St. Joseph, daughter of Mary and Merrill Palmer. She attended Lafayette High School. Marcie worked many years as an in-home caregiver. She loved going to
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By NewsPress Now PLATTSBURG, Mo. – Avanell S. Dedman, 93, of Plattsburg, Missouri, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at a local healthcare center. Born on Sept. 25, 1930, in Cameron, Missouri, to Rolla N. and Josephine Grove Sloan. She was a high school graduate and received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She was a
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now SJSD prepared to help students cope after shooting at Chiefs rally By JAZMINE KNIGHT News-Press NOW After the tragic shooting outside of Union Station following the parade, many students from the St. Joseph School District who attended may return to classes with a wide array of feelings. Commonly, survivors of a mass
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By NewsPress Now DEARBORN, Mo. – Ralph Wayne “Butch” Greer, 78, of Dearborn, Missouri, after his year-long battle with cancer received his eternal trip to heaven on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at his home. He was born May 3, 1945, in Bethany, Missouri, to Roy and Catherine (Spaht) Greer. He graduated from Maysville, Missouri, High
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By NewsPress Now Billy Jo “Flow” Jenkins, 60, of St. Joseph, formerly of DeKalb, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Bill was born Feb. 23, 1963, in St. Joseph, son of the late Eugene Jenkins and Mary (George) Jagodzinski. Bill worked in the construction industry for many years,
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By NewsPress Now Late Notices Robert L. Cleveland FORD CITY, Mo. -Robert Leroy Cleveland, 62, of Ford City, Missouri, passed away Feb. 14, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. Glynda K. Cline ATCHISON, Kan. – Glynda “Dee” Kay Cline, 67, Atchison, Kansas, passed away Feb. 13, 2024. Cremation under the direction of
Continue Reading By Metro Creative ARIES Aries, a measure of controversy has found its way into your life, but you may want to avoid letting others know your feelings. Keep conversations to trivial topics this week. TAURUS Advice about how to handle a confusing financial matter may not be resonating right now, Taurus. You may need to
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Jan. 31 to Feb. 12 3434 Faraon St., burglary at school-elementary/secondary. 4320 Commonwealth Dr., items stolen at department/discount store 5402 Lake Ave., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 3702 Frederick Ave., items stolen at department/discount store. 1301 N. 22nd St., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 2216 S. Leonard Rd., items
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By Jared Shelton News-Press NOW meteorologist Blasts of bitter cold and several hits of accumulating snow made for a wintry January across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas. As the second half of winter rolls on, it’s becoming more evident that last month’s weather was an outlier among a cold season that’s otherwise featured above-average temperatures
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now Four years ago, the University of Missouri’s Institute of Public Policy produced a study that showed families paid an average of $9,880 a year for center-based infant care. To put it in perspective, the cost of child care for newborns exceeded the average annual tuition at a state university. The economic burden
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By NewsPress Now Your letters for Feb. 16, 2024 E.V.—Whoops? Has the push to get EV vehicle into the market overlooked something? Cold weather might be one nightmare, as this causes slow charging and reduced range on these EV’s. A problem that seems to have been overlooked was that the batteries are also the “source”
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By NewsPress Now Meet Pigeon! Pigeon was left in a box at the shelter, escaped, and let herself be found again by staff. She is grateful to be cared for and cared about and will be an appreciative cat for any family. Pigeon has gorgeous swirls to go with her tabby stripes. This small two-year-old
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By Metro Creative Taking chances when preparing meals is part of the joy of cooking for many foodies. Trying new things can open doors to wonderful cuisine you might otherwise never have considered. For those who want to try experimenting with a dish that’s sure to raise an eyebrow, consider the following recipe for “Grilled
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from Feb. 6 to Feb. 11 Harry Melvin Hutchinson II, 61, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Susan J. Sapp, 68, 3811 Beck Rd., warrant for failure to appear in court. Shawna Rene Sandberg-Gonzales, 37, 5701 SW Lakefront Ln., warrant for failure to appear in court.
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, I am engaged to an amazing guy. We have been together a little more than two years. During our first year, his family was great to me. They acted as if they liked me. However, things have changed. When my fiance and I are around them, they just wave and
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By Charles Christian An old farm saying goes something like this: “The sweetest water comes from deep wells.” Starting with Ash Wednesday, Christians have entered into the season of Lent. Lent is a 40-day period leading up to Easter. The journey through Lent involves a deepening of our walk with God. This is often done
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now Kiwanis Club of St. Joseph is holding its fifth annual Trivia Night Fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 23. Bob Shultz will serve as trivia master and emcee for the event which starts at 6:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 927 Faraon St. There will be free snacks, a cash bar, a 50/50 raffle
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now Japan slips into a recession, now world’s fourth-largest economy TOKYO | Japan’s economy is now the world’s fourth-largest after it contracted in the last quarter of 2023 and fell behind Germany. The government reported the economy shrank at an annual rate of 0.4% in October to December, according to Cabinet Office data
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By Associated Press NEW YORK — U.S. stocks set another record Thursday following some mixed reports on the economy. The S&P 500 rose 29.11 points, or 0.6%, to 5,029.73 and squeaked by its prior all-time high set last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 348.85, or 0.9%, to 38,773.12, and the Nasdaq composite climbed
Continue Reading By Associated Press DETROIT — Last fall’s contentious United Auto Workers’ strike changed Ford’s relationship with the union to the point where it will “think carefully” about where it builds future vehicles, Ford’s top executive said Thursday. CEO Jim Farley told the Wolfe Research Global Auto Conference in New York that the company always took
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press MILAN — Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has his attention fixed on Chinese competitors as the automaker amps up the launch of its electric vehicle strategy. Stellantis will launch 18 new electric vehicles this year, eight of those in North America, increasing its global EV offerings by 60%. But Tavares told reporters during
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By Associated Press NEW YORK — Americans pulled back their spending more than expected in January after the traditional holiday season splurge. Retail sales fell 0.8% in January from the strong pace in December when they rose a revised 0.4%, according to the Commerce Department’s report on Thursday. Excluding sales at auto dealerships and gas
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By Meteorologist Jared Shelton The first flakes of the month are expected across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas early Friday morning, potentially leading to minor travel concerns as light accumulations are anticipated. Here’s the latest on what to expect: — TIMING: 3 a.m. to noon Friday: Light to moderate snow is expected to begin falling
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press Travis Kelce is at his best on the Super Bowl stage once all the confetti canons have fired and the Lombardi Trophy is smudged by so many fingerprints and smooches. That’s when he finally gets to glare into the camera, narrow his eyes into a you’d-better-believe-it stare and warn all the naysayers
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By Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs coach Andy Reid is giving the rest of his staff about a week off after their Super Bowl victory parade through downtown Kansas City on Wednesday, then he expects everyone to be back in the building to begin working on next season. So much for down time.
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By Kyle Schmidt February is American Heart Month, serving as a reminder for Americans to check in on their heart health and take steps to stay fit. “So we’ve done lots of things this month to kick it off and just remind people to think about their heart,” said Tammy Killin, CEO of the YMCA
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By Associated Press WASHINGTON — The White House publicly confirmed on Thursday that Russia has obtained a “troubling” emerging anti-satellite weapon but said it cannot directly cause “physical destruction” on Earth. White House national security spokesman John Kirby said U.S. intelligence officials have information that Russia has obtained the capability but that such a weapon
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