By Riley Funk The Joyce Raye Patterson 50+ Activity Center is working to make sure temperatures remain comfortable for seniors socializing and participating in programs this summer. The center will be receiving upgrades to its heating, ventilating and air conditioning system. The Senior Center Foundation donated $18,310.42 to complete the project. This agreement was authorized
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press April 19 In 1775, the American Revolutionary War began with the battles of Lexington and Concord. In 1865, a funeral was held at the White House for President Abraham Lincoln, assassinated five days earlier; his coffin was then taken to the U.S. Capitol for a private memorial service in the Rotunda. In
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Pregnant Workers Fairness Act rules include abortion accommodations NEW YORK | Workers are entitled to time off and other job accommodations for abortions under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, according to finalized federal regulations published Monday. The regulations provide guidance for employers and workers on how to implement the law, which
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By NewsPress Now Travis Kelce named host of ‘Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?’ Travis Kelce’s NFL off-season with the Kansas City Chiefs has been a busy one. The Super Bowl LVIII-winning tight end is the host of a new game show called “Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?” for Prime Video, the streaming service
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By Associated Press NEW YORK — It’s the stuff of movies: Two friends vow to marry each other if they’re not hitched by a specified future date or age. Well, the Marriage Pact, an annual matching ritual that has become popular on nearly 90 college campuses around the U.S., has turned that dusty cliche into
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By Metro Creative Chili may not be an ideal dish on sizzling summer afternoons, but when the temperatures dip and fall and winter settles in, few dishes stick to your ribs better than chili. Perhaps no dish is more suited for the colder months than a good bowl of chili, and the following recipe for
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By Clare Pastore University of Southern California The Conversation via AP On April 22, 2024, the Supreme Court will hear a case that could radically change how cities respond to the growing problem of homelessness. It also could significantly worsen the nation’s racial justice gap. City of Grants Pass v. Johnson began when a small
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By St. Louis Post-Dispatch via My Courier-Tribune JEFFERSON CITY — A bipartisan committee of Missouri lawmakers rejected a report Monday recommending House Speaker Dean Plocher be reprimanded for a series of alleged ethical breaches last year. While that may bode well for the Des Peres Republican who has his eye on the secretary of state’s
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By Meteorologist Jared Shelton A potent spring storm system will be passing through NW Missouri and NE Kansas today, bringing the potential for scattered strong to severe thunderstorms. Here’s the latest on what to expect: HAZARDS: Sizable hail, damaging winds, isolated tornadoes. TIMING: 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday THREAT LEVEL: 2 (of 5) The
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By NewsPress Now Totally unacceptable Why are the bathrooms at Bartlett Park not working? I took my grandson over there and there were about 40 kids there playing and there was nowhere for nobody to go to bathroom. For the money we pay in parks tax, this is totally unacceptable and I’m tired of it.
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By NewsPress Now PENSACOLA, Fla. – Otto Francis “Frank” Lassen, 83, formerly of Winthrop, Missouri, was peacefully called to our heavenly father’s home, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at his son’s residence in Pensacola, Florida, surrounded by his loving children. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran
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By NewsPress Now David M. Hiatt 1940-2024 Janice Gay Hiatt 82, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday April 11, 2024, at her home in St. Joseph. She was born Dec. 23, 1941, in Rushville, Missouri, the first daughter of the late Louise and J.W. Griffith. Janice graduated from DeKalb High School in 1959 and Draughon’s
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By NewsPress Now Nancy Ann Chorman, 92, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024. She was born on Feb. 1, 1932, in Painesville, Ohio. to Floyd Allen and Ila Jeanette (Tyler) Billig. She graduated from Painesville High School. Nancy married Ronald Ray Chorman on May 22, 1951, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was a
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By NewsPress Now Late Notices John Bucher John Bucher, 89, St. Joseph, passed away April 15, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Ann E. Kerns STEWARTSVILLE, Mo. – Ann Elizabeth Kerns, 53, passed away April 8, 2024. Funeral April 20, 2024, at Turner Family Funeral Home, in Stewartsville, Missouri. Visitation noon to 2
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By NewsPress Now Janet M. Loveless, 81, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024. She was born July 24, 1942, in Fort Myers, Florida, to James and Elinor (Burt) Lewis. She grew up in Fort Myers, then moved to Washington, D.C., after her high school graduation. She worked at the Pentagon, where she met
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By NewsPress Now Charline Mollus, 93, St. Joseph, passed away April 11, 2024. Charline was born on March 16, 1931, to Charles and Cecelia J. (Nowak) Serocki, in St. Joseph. Educated at the Sacred Heart Convent, Charline graduated in 1949 and soon after married the love of her life, Donald M. Mollus, on June 18,
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By NewsPress Now TROY, Kan. – Kathryn Gayle Clary, 88, of Troy, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at her home. Kathryn was born on Sept. 15, 1935, in St. Joseph, to Raymond and Nellie (McComb) Kerns. She attended Gower, Missouri, high School and was a homemaker. Kathryn married Harold Lloyd “Pete” Clary on
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) It’s been four years since the collective trauma of the pandemic created widespread grief, anxiety and isolation, but the psychological wounds of this period have not fully healed. The American Psychological Association reports continued elevated rates of anxiety and depression among Americans, and mental health experts say that negative self-talk plays
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By NewsPress Now God delivered home this angel, Rose Rosenauer, on Friday, April 12, 2024, ushering her into Heaven accompanied by worship and praise songs of Our Lord Jesus. Rose ended a short journey of cancer, then shortly after with a stroke ending her life at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph. She was born
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By NewsPress Now PITTSBURG, Mo. – Carol Jean (Reynolds) Cruz, 72, of Pittsburg, Missouri, was called home April 12, 2024. Carol was born July 31, 1951, to Dale and Ruth Reynolds, in St. Joseph. She married Sylvester Cruz on Oct. 7, 1966. Carol was a loving homemaker, raising her four children, Tammy, Kevin, Kent and
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By NewsPress Now Michael A. Horine, 65, of St Joseph, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, at his home. He was born May 3, 1958, in St. Joseph, son of Patsy and Paul Horine. He graduated from Benton High School. Mike married Theresa Prudden on Aug. 20, 2011, in St. Joseph. He was a longtime
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By Metro Creative Few chefs have experienced the worldwide notoriety of Tetsuya Wakuda, widely considered Australia’s finest and most original chef. In his long-awaited first book, “Tetsuya” (Ten Speed Press), Wakuda shares his stories and recipes, including the following recipe for “Warm Salad of Veal Sweetbreads with King Prawns.” Warm Salad of Veal Sweetbreads With
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, I’m a professional, well-educated adult who moved back home because of concerns about my father’s health as well as having landed a much better job. As an extra perk, I’ve been able to save money to pay toward my student loans, as well as spoil my parents a bit as
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By Metro Creative The employment outlook for women over the next several years is very good. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, women predominate in many fields that projections suggest will have considerable openings through 2026. In its job openings projections that estimated openings between 2016 and 2026, the BLS found that 13
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By Meteorologist Jared Shelton A potent spring storm system will be passing through NW Missouri and NE Kansas today, bringing the potential for scattered strong to severe thunderstorms. Here’s the latest on what to expect: HAZARDS: Sizable hail, damaging winds, isolated tornadoes. TIMING: 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday THREAT LEVEL: 2 (of 5) The
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By Associated Press CHICAGO — Seth Lugo pitched seven crisp innings, Vinnie Pasquantino homered and the Kansas City Royals topped the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Monday night. Lugo (3-0) allowed four hits — all singles — in his third straight win. The right-hander also beat the White Sox with 6 2/3 innings of one-run
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY — Two Kansas women who vanished as they tried to pick up children for a birthday party two weeks ago were killed over a custody dispute involving a group of anti-government Oklahomans calling themselves “God’s Misfits,” authorities said Monday. Their vehicle was found March 30 along a rural Oklahoma highway
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By Associated Press WASHINGTON | House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing toward action this week on aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, unveiling an elaborate plan Monday to break the package into separate votes to squeeze through the House’s political divides on foreign policy. Facing an outright rebellion from conservatives fiercely opposed to aiding Ukraine,
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By Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Paris Hilton joined California state lawmakers Monday to push for legislation aimed at cracking down on the industry that cares for troubled teens by requiring more transparency from youth treatment facilities. The bill supported by the Hilton Hotel heiress and media personality aims to pry open information on how
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By Riley Funk St. Joseph roads will be getting nearly $5 million for annual resurfacing projects after the city council approved funding Monday night. The city council has approved, in total, $4,730,800 to be used for the 2024 resurfacing project. The Herzog Contracting Corporation will take on the contract after submitting a bid to the
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