By Kendra Simpson The Northside Pride Association provided free haircuts Sunday afternoon to give St. Joseph students a sense of pride going back to school. From 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, the Strong Tower Baptist Church was filled with bustling families excited to go back to school with a fresh haircut, free school supplies and
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By Associated Press Christina Westman dreamed of working with Parkinson’s disease and stroke patients as a music therapist when she started studying at St. Cloud State University. But her schooling was upended in May when administrators at the Minnesota college announced a plan to eliminate its music department as it slashes 42 degree programs and
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By Jenna Wilson With the help of state funding and grants, new and updated equipment is continuing to roll into the St. Joseph Fire Department to keep crews and the public safe. The disruption of supply chains spawned by the pandemic resulted in local firefighters working with worn-down gear and equipment for a few years
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By Jenna Wilson A recall of marijuana products has been issued after it was improperly tracked. The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation announced the recall of more than 2,600 cannabis products sold to statewide dispensaries and other facilities by C&C Manufacturing, LLC. The recalled products included flowers, ground flowers and pre-rolled joints in various packaging
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By Kirsten Stokes St. Joseph has been a hot spot for filmmaking, and now, at Central High School, another movie is underway. Part of the reason why St. Joseph and surrounding cities have seen so many films come through is because of Missouri film tax credits, which make it an appealing location for production industries.
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By Ashley Luthans A quick call can save a headache for homeowners working on a yard project. Utility companies recognized Aug. 11 as National 811 Day, serving as a reminder for people to call 811 before digging outdoors. A call to the safety number can prevent injuries or damage to underground utility lines. Flags and
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By Kyle Schmidt Benedictine Living Community hosted a special type of first aid class recently, helping people identify mental health crises and understand how to respond. Laney Partin, a mental health training specialist with Preferred Family Health, talked about the similarities between the class and CPR training. “We talk about how mental health first aid
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By NewsPress Now On Saturday Aug. 10 at approximately 10:40 a.m., there was a head-on collision on the Edmond St. exit ramp off of I-229. According to the St. Joseph Police Department, one vehicle entered the ramp going the wrong direction from 3rd St., resulting in them striking another vehicle head-on. One party was transported
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By Ashley Luthans On Saturday, an annual fundraising event was held in St. Joseph. The Firefighter Memorial 5k invited community members to come out and run for a good cause. Patrick Holtz was one of the first runners to finish the 5k. Holtz shared why he came out to be a part of the event.
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By Ashley Luthans A local family-owned business has reached a milestone on Aug. 1, celebrating its 130-year anniversary. Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory was originally established in 1894 by Reinhold Meierhoffer. The business has gone through five generations of Meierhoffers and is now run by brothers, Scott and Todd Meierhoffer. Todd Meierhoffer explained more about
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By Kendra Simpson The annual Jewels of St. Joseph Homes Tour is back for its seventh year, offering a glimpse into the city’s most stunning and historic architecture. Every year, the Historic St. Joseph Foundation hosts the tour to show off homes that are closed to the public for the other 364 days of the
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By NewsPress Now The St. Joseph Police Department worked the scene of a two-vehicle crash around 8 p.m. Friday. The crash occurred near the intersection of N. 13th and Faraon streets. When News-Press NOW arrived, officers and other first responders were on the scene. News-Press NOW will provide updates as details become available.
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By Charles Christian An upcoming Community Missions event will provide those in need with free health and wellness services, benefits and networking opportunities for housing and work. Community Missions is offering its annual Project Connect on Aug. 22, from 4 to 5 p.m., at the Salvation Army gym, located at 602 Messanie St. No registration
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By Chris Fortune The case involving the death of Savannah K-9 officer Horus rests in the hands of the Missouri Attorney General’s office. The Missouri State Highway Patrol completed its monthlong investigation on Aug. 2. News-Press NOW reached out to the Missouri Attorney General’s Office and was told that its team is currently reviewing the
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By Jazmine Knight Everyone knows the back-to-school season can be hectic, with paperwork, shopping and more, but school officials are reminding families to get health tasks done before the first day. Physical exams and required immunizations prevent painful diseases, but they also create a baseline “snapshot” of a child’s health background, which can be used
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By NewsPress Now A $500,000 grant from the Missouri Department of Economic Development boosts the inspireU Children’s Discovery Center set to open late this year in Downtown St. Joseph. The money will support planning, design and construction projects at the Mosaic Life Care Foundation’s center at 521 Felix St. The state also awarded the discovery
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By Leah Rainwater With the latest bout of waived fees, the St. Joseph Animal Shelter has hosted adoption specials more times than they can count this summer, continuously working to clear kennel space and find animals homes. “It’s really been because we’ve been so overwhelmed with animals this year,” said Aubrey Silvey, the senior animal
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By Kendra Simpson First Student is giving St. Joseph students the opportunity to get comfortable with buses before the school year starts. In an effort to ensure bus services resume as safely and smoothly as possible, First Student will be hosting four “Meet the Bus” sessions from 10 to 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. to
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ADAMS BAR & GRILL 1612 Commercial St. No violations. ALCHEMY TEA 617 Felix St. No violations. ALDI’S 4132 N. Belt Highway No violations. Aldi’s So Belt 3201 S. Belt Highway No violations. B&B RUNWAY CAFE 100 NW Rosecrans No violations. BIG BISCUIT 139 N. Belt Highway No violations. CAFE ACOUSTIC INC — D & G
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By Bob Ford Special to Articles and podcasts are complimentary from those helping preserve our history: Eagle Communications, Nodaway Valley Bank, Hughes Chiropractic, The Hearing Connection and Anonymous Buffs. To comment or join in supporting this 503©(3) organization, contact Bob at robertmford@aol.com. It was the first Christmas season of the 20th century. The country was
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By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from Aug. 2 to Aug. 6 Lawrence Poss Trustee, Trayce Poss Trustee, Lawrence Poss & Trayce Poss Trust to Bryan Timmons, Stephanie Timmons, Northridge Estates Plat 2 LT 59. Bryan Timmons, Stephanie Timmons to Waterstone Mortgage Corp., Northridge Estates Plat 2 LT 59 $271,999. Matthew Heitman to Matthew
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Joshua Bailey Segneri, 28, and Emily Kay Howell, 28, both of St. Joseph. Timothy Joel Silverheels, 38, and Harley Alexis Tratchel, 25, both of St. Joseph. Pedro De Los Santos Perlera Landaverde, 52, and Maria Zulema Diaz Hernandez, 30, both of St. Joseph. Scott Clayton Redmond, 28, and Tara Courtney
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By NewsPress Now Don’t have all the facts I love it when people don’t have all the facts. President Trump agreed to debate President Biden on ABC, not Kamala Harris. He also has a lawsuit against George Stephanopoulos and ABC and does not want to be on their network. He has offered to debate her
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By NewsPress Now Late Notices Della D. Terry-Farr Della D. Terry-Farr passed away Aug. 6, 2024. Funeral 11 a.m. Aug. 12, at First Baptist Church of Stewartsville with burial following at Old School Presbyterian Cemetery, Stewartsville, Missouri. No visitation is scheduled, however friends and family may call on Turner Family Funeral Home 303 DeKalb Street
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By NewsPress Now BELLA VISTA, Ark. – George Pyles, 69, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024, in Bella Vista. He was born Oct. 11, 1954, in St. Joseph, son of the late Georgetta and Ernest Pyles. He graduated from DeKalb High School, worked at Quaker Oats for
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By NewsPress Now Don R. Eggebrecht, 83, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024. He was born Aug. 17, 1940, in Wausau, Wisconsin, to Otto and Mary Eggebrecht. Don graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in business administration. He began his career at Proctor and Gambler then
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By NewsPress Now Jennifer June Thorburn, 62, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. She was born on June 30, 1962, to Art and Norma (Fletchall) Thorburn, in King City, Missouri. Jennifer graduated from Lafayette High School. After starting her family, Jennifer dedicated her life to providing for and raising her children, Jannessa and
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By NewsPress Now Robert “Bob” Lee Brushwood, 91, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born Dec. 29, 1932, in St. Joseph, son of the late Annie and William Brushwood. He was the owner operator of B&B Machine Shop and a talented inventor. He also enjoyed performing in
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By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Gilbert Raymond Hughes passed July 12, 2024, with his loving wife, Bobbi Baker Hughes, at his side. Gilbert was the son of Raymond and Nettie Hughes who preceded him in death as well as his son, Eric Raymond. Gilbert is survived by eight brothers and sisters, Joyce Winfrey,
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By My Courier-Tribune Missourians are often most associated with the social insects such as hornets, yellowjackets, the paper wasp, bumblebees and honeybees, reports the Department of Conservation. But, there are several solitary species that do not make hexagonal nest that people are also familiar with. These insects nest in hollow twigs, cavities in wood, in
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