By Jazmine Knight Local kids had a chance to participate in some hands-on learning while also having fun on Tuesday thanks to the Youth Alliance Children’s Fair. The fair, catered to children 6 and under, offered an interactive, hands-on learning experience. Kids can wander across the St. Joseph Civic Arena and explore the different booths
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By Associated Press BALTIMORE — Officials in Baltimore plan to open a deeper channel for commercial ships to enter and leave the city’s port starting on Thursday — a significant step toward reopening the major maritime shipping hub that has remained closed to most traffic since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed last month. The
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By Associated Press Simmering tensions between Beijing and Washington remain the top worry for American companies operating in China, according to a report by the American Chamber of Commerce in China released Tuesday. The survey of U.S. companies said inconsistent and unclear policies and enforcement, rising labor costs and data security issues were other top
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By Associated Press WASHINGTON — U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule approved by a federal agency Tuesday, though the rule is sure to be challenged in court. The Federal Trade Commission voted Tuesday 3-2 to ban measures known as noncompete agreements, which bar
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Tesla 1Q profit falls 55%, but stock jumps Tesla’s first-quarter net income plummeted 55%, but its stock price surged in after-hours trading Tuesday as the company said it would accelerate production of new, more affordable vehicles. The company said it made $1.13 billion from January through March compared with $2.51 billion
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By Marcus Clem Police went after a reported kidnapper on Sunday night, but the man they arrested isn’t charged on any such offense, thus far. Brett C. Matheny, 33, a South Side resident arrested that evening, has now received one misdemeanor charge following events that started with authorities being told there may have been a
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By NewsPress Now Ex-gang leader’s account of Tupac Shakur killing is fiction, defense lawyer says LAS VEGAS | The defense attorney representing a former Los Angeles-area gang leader accused of killing hip-hop music icon Tupac Shakur in 1996 in Las Vegas said Tuesday his client’s accounts of the killing are fiction and prosecutors lack key
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By Associated Press Spending too many nights trying to fall asleep — or worrying there aren’t enough ZZZs in your day? You’re not alone. Nearly one-third of American adults say they don’t get the recommended seven to nine hours a night. Some of the major causes: Stress, anxiety and a culture that experts say is
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By Kansas Reflector via TN Content Exchange TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly signed bipartisan legislation placing into state law establishment of an independent agency dedicated to serving as an advocate for children involved with the state welfare system. The second-term governor also signed a bill committing the Legislature to providing public universities and colleges $32.7
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By Kansas Reflector via TN Content Exchange Legislation key to keeping a landfill from being built near pricey suburban homes just outside Kansas City is headed to Gov. Mike Parson’s desk. The Missouri House gave the legislation final approval by a 121-25 vote on Tuesday. It passed the Senate 24-7 last week. With Parson’s signature,
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By Nicholas R. Micinski University of Maine The Conversation via AP The European Parliament adopted its Pact on Migration and Asylum on April 10, 2024, clearing a major hurdle on its way to becoming European Union law. The package of regulations and directives seeks to update EU policies on migrants and refugees. The pact is
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now A plant sale by the Northwest Missouri Master Gardeners will take place at the University of Missouri Extension office at 4125 Mitchell Ave. on the Missouri Western campus. On Friday and Saturday, April 26 and 27, the master gardeners club will sell vegetables, herbs and milkweed. The sale will go from 8
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By NewsPress Now The St. Joseph Fire Department worked the scene of a structure fire Tuesday at the intersection of Middleton Street and Savannah Avenue. The initial call came in before 3 a.m. with reports of flames coming out of a window of the house. Firefighters contained the fire quickly and it appeared to be
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By NewsPress Now I’m proud of him I’m not a Speaker Johnson fan, but I’m sure proud of him standing up for his country, our country. It took a lot of courage. But he is the speaker of the house. A Speaker of the House not only represents his party, but all of America. And,
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By NewsPress Now PLATTSBURG, Mo. – Jack Burks, 91 of Plattsburg, Missouri, died Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Oakridge Care Facility, in Plattsburg. Jack was born on Aug. 23, 1932, in Maryville, Missouri, to Russell Burks and Myrtle (Frazee) Burks. Jack was a graduate of Bethany High School. He attended college at Northwest Missouri State
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By NewsPress Now Robin Gene DeSpain, 62, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at his home in St. Joseph. He was born Nov. 26, 1961, in Hutchison, Kansas, son of the late Nelda and Ronnie DeSpain. He graduated from Lafayette High School, and worked at Friskies for over 20 years. He enjoyed
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now WINDSOR, Mo. – Robert “Bob” Zimmerman, Aug. 15, 1941, to Apr. 17, 2024, son of George and Louise Zimmerman (both deceased), was a business owner, farmer, husband and father. Bob graduated from Windsor, Missouri, High School in 1959 and received a B.S. in Agriculture and a Minor in Business from the University
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By NewsPress Now Keith Culley, 78, St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024. He was born July 16, 1945, in Maysville, Missouri, to Leslie and Ada (House) Culley. He graduated from Maysville High School, then served his country in the U.S. Navy. After the service, a pretty little girl named Marcella caught Keith’s eye
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By NewsPress Now Laura Renee Buller, 62, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born Oct. 13, 1961, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late Peggy Colboch and Robert Buller. She graduated from Benton High School, class 1980, and worked at Easter Seals Midwest as a
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By NewsPress Now Mary J. Young LEAWOOD, Kan. – Mary Jean Young of Leawood, Kansas, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away on April 17, 2024, at the age of 82. She was preceded in death by her son, Seth Andrew Young, and her parents, Mary Elizabeth (Doll) Urick and Eugene Hew Wallace. She is survived
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By NewsPress Now Carmen Marie Palma, 90, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024. She was born July 15, 1933, in St. Joseph, daughter of the late, Jose and Josefa (Garcia) Rivera. Carmen married Peter J. Palma on June 6, 1953, at Holy Rosary Church, in St. Joseph, and they shared 70 years
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. – William “Bill” Keith Hall, 87, resident of Cameron, Missouri, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 20, 2024, under the care of his family and Three Rivers Hospice, at Cameron Nursing Center in Cameron. Bill was born July 24, 1936, in Breckenridge, Missouri, the son of Ralph and Winifred (Newman) Hall.
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By NewsPress Now Beverly Ann Beadles, 85, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024. She was born May 6, 1938, in Normal, Illinois, to Charles and Garnet (Wood) Beadles. Beverly graduated from high school in Marshall, Michigan, attended the University of Missouri, and worked for State Farm Insurance. She married Leslie “Buster” Chambers and
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By NewsPress Now MARYVILLE, Mo. – Mary Huff Coffelt, age 98, passed away on April 21, 2024, in Maryville, Missouri. Her parents were Floyd M. and Violet Jenson Huff. On March 9, 1946, she was united in marriage to Wesley D. Coffelt, of Ravenwood, Missouri, at the Methodist Church in Holton, Kansas. After a trip
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By NewsPress Now LAMAR, Colo. – A memorial celebration for longtime Lamar resident Wayne Stiles will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Lamar Christian Church, with Ian Blacker and Pastor Ray Matteson Co-Officiating. Wayne was born on Jan. 4, 1940, at St. Joseph, to Ferris “Sonny” Q. and Florence
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By NewsPress Now Emmett A. Flora, a man of remarkable resilience and redemption, passed away on April 20, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of transformation, faith and perseverance. Born on Jan. 9, 1949, in St. Joseph, to Willie A. and Dorothy Cline Flora, Emmett grew up in Faucett, Missouri, amongst challenging circumstances facing more than
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now Late Notices Phyllis J. Hart Phyllis June Hart, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away April 19, 2024. Graveside Services and Interment will be 2:30 p.m. Friday at Bellemont Cemetery, in Wathena, Kansas. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. www.ruppfuneral.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, A few years ago, my sister and I took our kids on vacation together. She and I get along but have never been close. Sometimes I walk on eggshells around her because I never know what might make her upset. I thought we were having a good time on that
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By Jacob Meikel A new era of Missouri Western women’s basketball began on Monday as Ashton Feldhaus was introduced as the 10th head coach in program history. Monday’s introductory press conference saw a filled Hall of Fame room inside of Spratt Stadium, as Feldhaus felt the support of Western faithful, the current women’s basketball roster
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By Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Bo Bichette had a bases-clearing triple, Daulton Varsho hit a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 5-3 on Monday night. The Jays have won seven of nine. The Royals lost their third straight at home after winning their previous nine at Kauffman
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