By Kendra Simpson Missouri Western State University has launched a new virtual tour of its campus to increase enrollment and show off the campus. With just a few clicks of a mouse, potential students can view the entire Missouri Western campus. The virtual tour includes images of Spratt Stadium, the Law Enforcement Academy, Bushman Planetarium
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By Jazmine Knight The Moila Shrine Circus returned for its 69th year this weekend. Hosted at the St. Joseph Civic Arena, the show features fun for all ages. Ringmaster, Peter Sturgis, says he’s been with the circus for over 30 years. Sturgis loves hosting the circus. He says “this is what I choose to do
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By Charles Christian Daylight saving time officially ends this weekend, as we “spring forward” and lose an hour of sleep, and while that means more sunlight throughout the day, not everyone is a fan of the time change. The growing unpopularity of daylight saving time has brought about annual attempts to pass laws in Missouri
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By Harry Loomis As the St. Joseph Police Department continues to investigate the stolen statue at Corby Park, an anonymous resident has provided an extra incentive to those with information to provide. A $1,000 reward has been offered to anyone who can provide information that leads to an arrest. “It’s not something that happens often
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By Chris Fortune Spring break is when many families choose to go on vacation, leaving houses vacant and more vulnerable to break-ins, but police say there are steps you can take to keep your home safe. One of the most common mistakes someone can make is announcing a vacation on social media. Oversharing vacation details
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By Marcus Clem A top manufacturer for the area is forming new ties with St. Joseph’s hometown higher education campus. Missouri Western State University, in partnership with North Central Missouri College, honored Altec Industries, Inc. on Friday by naming part of its new Convergent Technology Alliance Center after the firm. The Altec Manufacturing Technology Bay
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By Ashley Luthans A fan-favorite Chinese restaurant in St. Joseph reopened its doors Friday after closing in December 2023. Twin Dragon, located at 2604 N. Belt Highway, is under new management. Amber Chumil Perez, an employee, said the previous chef has returned, but the restaurant will also be seeing a couple of changes. As of
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By Jazmine Knight Britt Reid, son of the Chiefs head coach, was recently released from prison after his sentence was commuted by Gov. Mike Parson. Gov. Mike Parson recently commuted the sentence of the son of the Chiefs head coach who seriously injured a young girl in a drunken driving crash, and his decision has
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By NewsPress Now Three candidates running for the St. Joseph School Board received backing from the regional chapter of the Missouri State Teachers Association on Friday. The group endorsed Mike Moore, Latonya Williams and Tami Pasley for the open board spots. “Please take time to educate yourselves about these three candidates and get out to
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Dr. Tommy Taylor will be celebrating his 100th birthday, March 19, 2024. He is a WWII veteran, fought in the Battle of the Bulge and earned a Purple Heart. He graduated from the University of Missouri, UMKC dental school and had a dental practice for 35 years. Barbershop singing was his favorite hobby, he was
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By My Courier-Tribune The National Garden Bureau has named African violet as its houseplant of the year for 2024. The choice is an excellent one, said University of Missouri Extension state horticulture specialist David Trinklein. African violets thrive in most interior settings, provide nearly continuous color and are inexpensive, according to a press release. African
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By NewsPress Now Why would they do it? I just wonder how in the world anybody could vote for Biden. We’re already in trouble Well, I had to listen to it twice because I just not could not believe what I heard. But I heard our president say he better not start taking questions because
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By NewsPress Now March 1 — Cynthia Jonas, Everett Jonas to Ram MO LLC, 32 58 35 PT NE Quarter. March 1 — Ram MO LLC to HNB National Bank, 32 58 35 PT NE Quarter $217,600. March 1 — First Savings Bank, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. to Murtaza, Mahwash Afshar, Ali Mohammad Afshar,
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Wilde Denilson Gomez Suy, 23, and Caridad Delgado Hernandez, 27, both of St. Joseph. Michael Shawn Barnes, 58, and Santina K. Campbell, 41, both of St. Joseph. Leonardo Angel Leyva Negreira, 27, and Lilena Maria Calvi Rodriguez, 25, both of St. Joseph. Bryon Kevin McCune, 48, St. Joseph, and Monchanok
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By My Courier-Tribune Missouri Department of Conservation naturalists celebrate the colors of Missouri’s fish, forests, and wildlife and there is no better month than March to celebrate the coming of green. Green is everywhere in nature. March sees the amorous serenade of several species of frogs. Leopard frogs show dark bronzy spots on a mossy
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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 have traveled to many Civil War battlefields, historic sites and military forts but when I
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By NewsPress Now A team of middle school Mathletes® from East Buchanan Middle School won the local MATHCOUNTS competition held Feb. 3 at Missouri Western State University. The top individual was Ember Sparks, also representing East Buchanan. Members of the winning team are: Ember Sparks, Bailey Gregory, Hailey Rhoad and Annamaria Conard, coached by Tabatha
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By My Courier-Tribune Birds are returning to neighborhoods. One in particular is the state bird of Missouri, which is often associate with cheerfulness. Some say its song sounds like “Cheer Cheerful Charmer.” Perhaps that is why the eastern bluebird is thought of as a symbol of happiness. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, bluebirds
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By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. – Debera Sue (Ross) Cochenour, 76, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024. She was born Oct. 22, 1947, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Clell and Jessie Lee (Swan) Ross. Debbie was a graduate of Hale High School. She worked for Hallmark Cards for 13 years and then worked in
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By NewsPress Now Brenda Dale Cline, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in a St. Joseph health care center. She was born Feb. 25, 1942, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Geraldine and Grant Maxson. She graduated from Benton High School class of 1960 and Platte Gard business school. Brenda
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Many factors impact your child or teen’s wellness, including where you live, genetics and other influences. According to experts though, you can encourage a healthy lifestyle for your child, and help prevent obesity and other illnesses that can extend into adulthood. “Raising a healthy, active child is about much more than
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now Late Notices Lee Powell Lee Powell, 91, St. Joseph, passed away March 5, 2024. Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Arthur L. Sturgeon CAMERON, Mo. -Arthur L. Sturgeon, 78, Cameron, Missouri, passed away March 2, 2024. Cremation under the direction of Simplify Cremations & Funerals. At Arthur’s
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By NewsPress Now Mary Kay Reid, 75, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph. She was born May 1, 1948, in Amity, Missouri, daughter of Elizabeth and Herman Parsons. She graduated from Maysville High School, class of 1966. On August 23, 1969, she married Marvin Reid
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By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Rev. Robert A. “Bob” Rost, DMin, age 75, Kansas City, Missouri, went to be with the Lord Feb. 26, 2024. He was born May 26, 1948, to James and Marie (Klein) Rost. Fr. Bob grew up in St. Joseph area spending his early years of learning at
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By NewsPress Now Lois C. Fare, 84, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024. She was born Dec. 26, 1939, in Maryville, Missouri, to Cecil and Gladys (Partridge) Tuttle. Lois grew up in Maryville and graduated from Horace Mann High School. Lois married James H. “Harry” Fare on April 30, 1960. He preceded her
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By NewsPress Now Rose Frances Kieffer, 92, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in a St. Joseph health care center. She was born June 1, 1931, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Rose and Peter Rock. She graduated from Benton High School and married Benton Kieffer on Oct. 18,
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, I have known my husband for 10 years. We have been married for four. We love each other very much, but I did something that has caused him to no longer trust me, and he won’t forgive me. I went to a pub while my husband was at a class.
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from Feb. 27 to March 4 Anais Cian Saulters, 27, 3121 Mitchell Ave., warrant for failure to appear in court. Jerrad Wayne Poland, 27, 3006 Mitchell Ave., city charges for intentionally damage personal/real prop of another and throwing stones/other missiles. Erica Lynn Reed, 39, no address provided, warrant for failure
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Feb. 18 to March 4 2601 N. 17th St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 2217 N. 5th St., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 520 S. Belt Highway, items stolen at specialty store. 3507 Pear St., burglary at rental storage facility. 139 N. Belt Highway, items stolen at grocery/super market. 2826
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