By Associated Press WASHINGTON — Twenty-three million families in the U.S. will have bigger internet bills starting in May. That’s because a federal broadband subsidy program they’re enrolled in is nearly out of money. Dozens of people joined Biden administration officials, advocates and U.S. Sen. Peter Welch, a Democrat from Vermont, at a Washington public
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By Associated Press NEW YORK — More worries about inflation and interest rates staying high knocked U.S. stocks lower on Tuesday, as the market closed out its worst month since September. The S&P 500 tumbled 1.6% to cement its first losing month in the last six. Its momentum slammed into reverse in April, falling as
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By Associated Press WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer confidence deteriorated for the third straight month as Americans continue to fret about their short-term financial futures with prices and interest rates still elevated. The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell to 97 in April from 103.1 in March. The
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By Associated Press WASHINGTON — Pay and benefits for America’s workers grew more quickly in the first three months of this year, a trend that could contribute to higher inflation and raise concerns about the future path of price increases at the Federal Reserve. Compensation as measured by the government’s Employment Cost Index rose 1.2%
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press May 3 In 1802, Washington, D.C., was incorporated as a city. In 1937, Margaret Mitchell won the Pulitzer Prize for her novel, “Gone with the Wind.” In 1947, Japan’s postwar constitution took effect. In 1948, the Supreme Court, in Shelley v. Kraemer, ruled that covenants prohibiting the sale of real estate to
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By Jenna Wilson A major truck driver shortage has reached a record high this year and could further impact supply chain costs. “There’s always been a demand for truck drivers,” said Ken Pratt, owner of area company Ken Pratt Trucking. “But the problem with truck drivers right now is they’re older and not a lot
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By NewsPress Now A driver was taken to Mosaic Life Care with injuries after a single-vehicle crash on Tuesday afternooon near King Hill Avenue and Springwood Street The crash occurred around 4:15 p.m. The red Ford pickup track involved received heavy damage to the front of the vehicle, including losing the tire on the front
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By NewsPress Now Several staff members will take on new leadership roles with the St. Joseph School District this summer. Promotions announced Tuesday by the Board of Education take effect July 1. Dr. Alexander Tomes will serve as principal at Robidoux Middle School. He started with the district as a biology teacher at Central High
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By Associated Press WASHINGTON — Scammers stole more than $3.4 billion from older Americans last year, according to an FBI report released Tuesday that shows a rise in losses through increasingly sophisticated criminal tactics to trick the vulnerable into giving up their life savings. Losses from scams reported by Americans over the age of 60
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By Jared Shelton 9 p.m. | The tornado watch in effect earlier for parts of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas, including Buchanan County, has been canceled. 6:45 p.m. | A tornado watch remains in effect for parts of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas, including Buchanan County, until 11 p.m. Other counties in the area under
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By NewsPress Now ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ and ‘Stereophonic’ lead Tony Award nominations NEW YORK | Two Broadway shows celebrating the spark of sonic creativity — the semi-autobiographical Alicia Keys musical “Hell’s Kitchen,” and the play “Stereophonic” about a ‘70s rock band recording a star-making album — each earned a leading 13 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, a
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By Charles Christian A nonprofit thrift store in St. Joseph will be back to its normal hours next week after a temporary closure. Grace House, located at 2638 Lafayette St., shut down in February because founder and director Ruth Costello underwent a major surgical procedure. However, in a message this week to News-Press NOW, Costello
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By Associated Press No woman had ever preached the keynote sermon at the Joint National Baptist Convention, a gathering of four historically Black Baptist denominations representing millions of people. That changed in January when the Rev. Gina Stewart took the convention stage in Memphis, Tennessee, — the Southern city home to Christ Missionary Baptist Church
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press U.S. challenges ‘bogus’ patents on Ozempic, other drugs WASHINGTON | Federal regulators are challenging patents on 20 brand name drugs, including the blockbuster weight-loss injection Ozempic, in the latest action by the Biden administration targeting industry practices that drive up pharmaceutical prices. The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday sent warning letters to
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By The Center Square via My Courier-Tribune A resolution to change how Missouri voters approve constitutional amendments was returned to the Senate for possible consideration this week. Currently, any constitutional amendment can be approved by a simple majority. By a vote of 103 to 48, the House approved Senate Joint Resolution 74, a ballot proposal
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By NewsPress Now A woman was taken to the hospital with serious injuries Monday evening following an accident near Stewartsville, Missouri. Rikki Allman, 36, of Osborn was slowing to make a left turn on Highway 36 at State Highway J at about 5:15 p.m. That’s when a vehicle driven by James Farr, 39, of Stewartsville,
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By Jazmine Knight Whether it be underpasses, buildings or local parks, graffiti has become the unfortunate norm for many St. Joseph areas, and city officials are struggling to curb the problem. Jeff Atkins, assistant director of St. Joseph Parks, Recreation and Civic Facilities, has been with the department for over 39 years, and he said
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Casi 25 millones de personas de todas las edades en los Estados Unidos viven con asma, una enfermedad crónica de por vida que dificulta la entrada y salida de aire de los pulmones. Esto es lo que la American Lung Association quiere que todos sepan durante el verano, cuando el calor
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By NewsPress Now Spend some money here I’m over here at Wyeth lookout park and the fascia boards are really rough. The roof is slowly losing its tiles. I believe I read something where the city was going to spend some money on parks. So, I’m hoping this is on it because they already spent
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By NewsPress Now Janet Sue Sego, 75, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, in St. Joseph. She was born Sept. 9, 1948, in Brookfield, Missouri, daughter of the late Gladys and Robert O’Dell. Janet was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Randy O’Dell; and former husband, Larry
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) May is Save Your Tooth Month, an annual celebration of tooth-saving procedures and the endodontists responsible for saving teeth. It’s also an important reminder that while having a tooth pulled may seem like the easiest option when you have tooth pain from an infection or disease, saving your natural teeth is
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By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chad Allen Riddle, 49, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Thursday April 25, 2024, in North Kansas City. He was born Jan. 4, 1975, in St. Joseph, son of Debbie and Dick Riddle. He married Lisa Littleton on July 20, 2020, and she survives of the home. He
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By NewsPress Now Late Notices Richard Athen ROCK PORT, Mo. – Richard Athen, 86, Rock Port, passed away April 26, 2024. Private family celebration of life and inurnment at later date. There is no visitation. Arrangements: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. www.minterfuneralchapels.com Betty R. Henry ROCK PORT, Mo. -Betty Rose Rosenbohm Henry (Schoonover), 93, Rock
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By NewsPress Now Peggy J. Jennings, 89, of St Joseph, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at University of Kansas Hospital, in Kansas City, Kansas. She was born May 21, 1934, in Halls, Missouri, daughter of Opal and William Hook. She married Homer Jennings on Dec. 30, 1950. She worked at HD Lee, Peachtree Door
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By NewsPress Now Douglas Wayne Huston, 61, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, in a St. Joseph health care center. He was born Aug. 29, 1962, in St. Joseph, son of the late Jneva and Glen Huston. He worked at Stetson Hats, the Filtration plant, and Holiday Inn. He loved the Dallas
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By NewsPress Now Sharalyn E. Grundberg, 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on April 26, 2024, at her home in St. Joseph. Sharalyn was born to Lee and Esther Johnson, of Isanti, Minnesota, on June 5, 1940. She married Richard B. Grundberg on April 28, 1962. She attended the University of Minnesota and Missouri
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By NewsPress Now Steven Frank Haskey III, 82, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024. He was born Feb. 12, 1942, in St. Joseph, to Homer and Bernice (Hathaway) Haskey. He grew up in St. Joseph and graduated from Lafayette High School. He joined the U.S. Air Force and proudly served his country during
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By NewsPress Now Christina “Chris” Louise Power, 58, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, in a St. Joseph health care center. She was born Oct. 7, 1965, in Wichita, Kansas, daughter of Marie and Manuel Carrillo. She graduated from Central High School and attended Missouri Western State University. She worked at Wing
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) A new survey suggests that while consumers are decreasing their spending to get by in the current economy, they harbor some anxieties and are struggling to improve their approach to money management. The inaugural “Wells Fargo Money Study” surveyed American adults and teens to uncover candid truths about their current finances,
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By NewsPress Now Margaret A. Moffet, 91, St. Joseph, passed away on April 27, 2024. She was born in Modesto, California. Married to John A. Moffet for 51 years until his death in 2001. Margaret moved to St. Joseph in the early 1950’s. She became a LPN in 1963 and graduated from MWSC as an
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