By Tara Sonenshine | Tufts University The Conversation via AP The U.S. has dispatched eight Army and Navy vessels from Virginia to build a temporary pier off the coast of the Gaza Strip. The aim of this work: to supply food and other necessary items for Palestinians as the war between Israel and Hamas continues
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By Jenna Wilson The Buchanan County Jail population isn’t as high as it was during the pandemic, but law enforcement would still like to see the number of inmates entering the facility decrease. Buchanan County Sheriff Bill Puett said the number of inmates housed at the county jail currently sits around 160, which sounds high,
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By Jenna Wilson As spring brings out all-terrain vehicles, officials are driving home the importance of safety for those who ride them, especially kids. Early spring weather means drier trails and more opportunities for riders to get out on private and public land across Missouri. Regardless of weather and trail conditions, all ATV/UTV riders should
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By Chris Fortune Vacation rental homes will be subject to new rules and regulations after the most recent city council meeting. The city council approved an amendment to the city’s code of ordinances this month with requirements for short-term rentals, like Airbnbs, to be properly licensed, be in appropriate zoning districts and pay all applicable
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By Jazmine Knight An area kindergarten readiness program is expanding, aiming to provide more young students with the tools to be successful on the first day of school. United Way’s KinderClub will now be offered at Riverside Elementary, St. Paul Lutheran School and Avenue City Elementary beginning April 8. For St. Paul and Riverside, this
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By Kirsten Stokes MidCity Excellence is working to encourage and engage young men in the community as the organization gears up for its Men of Valor and Excellence breakfast. From 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on April 20 at Green Acres Ballroom located at 3500 North Village Dr., men and teen boys in the community
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By Marcus Clem More fallout has arrived from a Feb. 26 St. Joseph Board of Education incident with a new lawsuit filed by Isaura Garcia against fellow board member Whitney Lanning. Alleging a single civil violation of assault, Garcia’s lawsuit recounts the events of that night, in which Lanning confronted Garcia over what Lanning has
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By Kyle Schmidt As families and kids gather to celebrate Easter with baskets of treats, it might be a good idea to save some candy for later. Dietitians say it’s important to remember how sugary candy can be, especially for young kids. “I recommend parents set a limit with their kids on how much candy they
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By Jazmine Knight Dog owners across St. Joseph gathered at Krug Park for a doggy Easter egg hunt. Located at the top of the hill in Krug Park, everyone lined up their pups to prepare for the hunt. Dogs of all different sizes, shapes, colors and breeds were in attendance. As soon as the announcer
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By Jenna Wilson This year’s solar eclipse may not bring as much traction to the area as it did in 2017, but drivers should still be aware that an influx of visitors will be on Missouri roads next week. The April 8 solar eclipse in Missouri will cover more than 115 miles throughout the south
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By Chris Fortune Lottery players in St. Joseph are feeling hopeful as the Powerball jackpot continues to climb. Another drawing this weekend will give players across the country another shot at the enormous $935 million jackpot. The Cenex at 320 Edmond St. has its regulars who buy lottery tickets, but when the Powerball reaches a certain
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By Ashley Luthans In 1974, 6-month-old Erin Willoughby celebrated her first Easter by shining on the front page of the St. Joseph News-Press in a homemade bunny costume. Fifty years later, the bunny costume has become a staple of the family’s Easter celebrations. The costume was made by Willoughby’s great-aunt, Betty Osburn. Gary Redden, Willoughby’s
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By Kyle Schmidt Spring cleaning might leave you with some items you don’t know how to dispose of, but several city programs, like Clean Sweep, are kicking off in April and can help get rid of waste. Clean Sweep runs April 1-7 and allows residents two days of free disposal at the city landfill for
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By NewsPress Now Lanning urges passage of $20 million bond St. Joseph, This $20 million bond brings stable and consistent heating and cooling to our students. This bond improves safety for our students. This bond gets Hosea students out of trailers and into actual classrooms. This bond improves athletic facilities, improves fine arts facilities, and
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By Harry Loomis Employees at U.S. Bank’s Downtown branch were greeted by broken glass when they arrived for work Friday morning. The bank in the Robidoux Center at 415 Francis St. suffered an apparent overnight break-in. Broken glass and smashed windows were found inside the bank. Sgt. Chris Thomas of the St. Joseph Police Department said
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By NewsPress Now Drivers will see a detour on one of St. Joseph’s major streets this week. A resurfacing project will close 22nd Street from Messanie to Commercial starting Wednesday, April 3. The project is expected to be completed by Monday, April 8, weather permitting. Detours will be in place to guide motorists.
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By NewsPress Now Editor’s note: Tuesday’s local election ballot includes Proposition 6, which would remove the requirement to post public notices in local newspapers. The following is Missouri Press Association’s position on public notices, one that the News-Press heartily endorses. We urge citizens to vote “no” on Proposition 6. Public notices inform citizens of the
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By St. Joseph News-Press A St. Joseph man is in custody in connection with a shooting last weekend near North Ninth and Corby streets. Roy Lee Despain, 52, is charged with unlawful use of a weapon and is held at the Buchanan County Jail without bail. Despain allegedly shot at another man just before 6:30 p.m.
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By Charles Christian Churches across St. Joseph and all over the world have been celebrating Holy Week this week, with many pastors working overtime to make the services special. Holy Week, which begins on Palm Sunday, traditionally includes worship gatherings near the end of the week leading up to Easter. According to Father Stephen Hansen of
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By NewsPress Now Letter from David Foster Being a School Board Member is a Privilege that Whitney Lanning Has Lost By: David P. Foster It has been an honor to serve on the St. Joseph School Board for the last three years. This responsibility holds significant weight as it directly impacts our community’s most precious
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By NewsPress Now Letter from Kim Miller Whitney Lanning Should Resign from our School Board By: Kim Miller The recent harassment charge against Whitney Lanning is disturbing to me, and what’s more disturbing is that this is a pattern of volatile behavior, condoned by our board president, aimed toward those who hold opposing opinions. Her
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By NewsPress Now Modern Three Stooges Yeah, I see where Clinton and Obama’s going to campaign for Biden. I would call this the modern day Three Stooges: Moe, Curly and Larry. No improvement For those of you that voted yes in the Ping Poll on the economy improving, what country do you live in? I
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By NewsPress Now March 26 – David Steele, Jennifer Steele to Kim Keith, Cheryl Keith, St Joseph Extn LT 11 Blk 27. March 26 – Brenda Sawyer, Hugh Sawyer to Housing & Urban Development, Country Estates Subdiv LTS 43 44 $3,883.07. March 26 – Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Primelending to Shawn Noland, Maple Heights PT
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By Bob Ford Special to Editor’s Note: This column contains graphic descriptions of Jesse James’ murders. 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, email robertmford@aol.com. How much distance in
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Rafael Olain Bustos Reyes, 37, and Yisel Conde Izquierdo, 32, both of St. Joseph. Kaleb Erik Caudle, 39, and Cortney Louann Cornelius, 34, both of St. Joseph. John Eugene Sandifer, 60, and Cheryl L. West Todd, 59, both of St. Joseph. Juan Daniel Bautista Lopez, 30, and Juana Diego Velasquez,
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By NewsPress Now Ilene F. Davis, 98, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the Carriage Square Nursing Home, in St. Joseph. A graveside service is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas. Ilene was born March 14, 1926, in Humboldt, Nebraska, to John and
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By NewsPress Now Nancy Miller, 64, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024. She was born Sept. 17, 1959, in Elmo, Kansas, to Robert and Claudine (Darby) Cutberth Nancy married Mark Montgomery Miller on May 25, 1986. He survives of the home. She taught at Humboldt and Bessie Ellison elementary schools for many years.
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By NewsPress Now PLATTSBURG, Mo. – Jack D. “JD” Updike, 62, of Plattsburg, Missouri, passed away March 22, 2024. He is survived by his wife, April; daughters, Tysa, Taylor, Emily, Rebecca and Elizabeth; granddaughters, Ariana and Kate. He is also survived by his mother, Dorene Updike; brother, Donavan; and sister, Johanna. Visitation is April 2
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By NewsPress Now Heather Lea Bolonyi- Holt, 39, of St. Joseph, was born Aug. 16, 1984, in Independence, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 14:28 (2:28 p.m.) officially declared brain dead after a horrendous car accident. She was kept on life support due to her being an organ donor. She was really proud
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