By Associated Press Mel B joins a campaign calling for a new UK law to bar Afro hair discrimination LONDON | Former Spice Girl Mel B is among dozens of Black Britons urging Parliament to update the country’s equality laws and prohibit Afro hair discrimination. In an open letter to lawmakers on Tuesday, campaigners including
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Two Delta planes collide on Atlanta taxiway ATLANTA | Two planes have collided on a taxiway at Atlanta’s airport, with a larger plane knocking over the tail of a smaller regional jet. No injuries were reported in the Tuesday morning incident and there was no fire. Delta Air Lines says passengers
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By Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO — Rio de Janeiro’s main beaches bustle with commotion on sunny weekends. But activity ground to a near standstill on one stretch of sand. People held up their phones to record athletic feats they’d never before witnessed, or even imagined. The game? Footvolley, a combination of soccer and beach
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By Ashley Luthans Since 2003, Sept. 10 has been recognized as World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide is an international problem, claiming the lives of over 700,000 people every year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 49,000 people died by suicide in the United States in 2022, equaling one death every
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By NewsPress Now Tune in each week for Western Wednesdays as we host live interviews in the mornings to talk about all things Griffons. FOX 26 KNPN • NBC 21 KNPG • CBS 30 KCJO
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By Valerie Thomas Georgia Institute of Technology The Conversation via AP The United States is producing more oil and natural gas today than ever before, and far more than any other country. So, what roles did the Trump-Pence and Biden-Harris administrations play in this surge? The answer might surprise you, given the way each has
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By Associated Press WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson vowed Tuesday to press ahead with requiring proof of citizenship for new voters as part of a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown in three weeks, though the measure appeared likely to be voted down. Democrats overwhelmingly oppose the measure. Enough Republicans were also coming
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Poll: Republicans more likely to trust Trump than official election results CHICAGO | Republicans are more likely to trust Donald Trump and his campaign over government certified election results, according to a new survey from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and USAFacts. And while most Americans trust government-certified
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By Charles Christian The Republican candidate for lieutenant governor for Missouri visited St. Joseph on Tuesday to talk about his campaign goals. David Wasinger, a native Missourian from the St. Louis area, said his campaign is focused on empowering smaller businesses and taking power away from corporate lobbyists in Jefferson City. “We’re going to be
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By NewsPress Now The Missouri Supreme Court decided Tuesday that Amendment 3, Missouri’s abortion rights amendment, will be on the Nov. 5 ballot. Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft decertified the amendment Monday after certifying it and other initiatives Aug. 13. Ashcroft’s office said in a court brief that Amendment 3 was “deficient” after Cole County
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By Chris Fortune The Savannah police lieutenant charged in the death of a K-9 officer has been fired. The city’s board of aldermen voted to terminate Daniel Zeigler’s employment, officials announced Tuesday afternoon. Zeigler is charged with misdemeanor animal abuse in the death of the K-9, Horus, in June. A probable cause statement filed in
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By Ashley Luthans Community leaders are working to bring the idea of Felix Street Market to life, and they are asking residents to share their thoughts. “Imagine an indoor/outdoor space where local farmers, artisans and food vendors can come together and fill downtown with fresh produce, unique crafts, delicious meals and more,” a Chamber press
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By NewsPress Now The skies above St. Joseph will be busy this weekend as the Sound of Speed Airshow comes to Rosecrans Memorial Airport. Performances, featuring the Thunderbirds among several acts, are free and open to the public. Events for the weekend include: Friday, Sept. 13 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Kickoff party and concert with
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By Charles Christian A St. Joseph infectious disease expert is encouraging people to take reasonable precautions to avoid mosquito bites, as the insects can pass on West Nile virus, which has been detected in Missouri this summer. Data from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services shows that as of Aug. 31, two confirmed
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By Jazmine Knight One Central High School student was honored Tuesday afternoon for her volunteerism around St. Joseph. Nyliya Washington received the “Most Spirited Volunteer for 15” award through the Youth Volunteer Corps and Patrick Mahomes’ 15 and the Mahomies Foundation. The award recognizes positive leaders in volunteerism. The Patrick Mahomes’ 15 and the Mahomies
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By NewsPress Now (Statepoint) Las visitas periódicas al dentista son importantes para tener una sonrisa saludable, pero puede tomar las siguientes medidas entre chequeos para asegurarse de que su dentista vea su salud bucal en su mejor presentación. 1. Optimice su rutina dental. “Una rutina constante de cepillado y limpieza entre sus dientes es esencial”,
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By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—While more than 1.1 million Americans lost their lives due to COVID-19, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, emerging HVAC technology is now available to protect homes from the next pandemic. The 2020 pandemic blindsided a nation that found itself without a vaccine and preventatives. Scientists warn a
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By NewsPress Now Prices are too expensive This call is in regard to St. Joseph’s schools. The schools haven’t been in session very long this year, but they already have the kids trying to sell stuff to make money for the school. I understand them wanting to make money for the school, but the stuff,
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By Bryan Clay Submitted to Corner Post Late one recent afternoon, my brother-in-law and I took our three young sons to the farm of a friend to meet some of the many bullfrogs my friend said lived there. I wish you could have seen the boys! They prepared by dressing in “sneaky” clothes (including rubber
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By Lisa Harvey Submitted to Corner Post I am reminded of a law of diffusion which states that molecules in quantity of a gas will spread out or contract to evenly fill the volume of the container they are in. I believe that, likewise, whatever time we seem to have available will be filled up
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By Corner Post Check out these upcoming events. Sound of Speed Air Show, Sept. 14 & 15 (Saturday and Sunday), Rosecrans Memorial Airport, St. Joseph, Missouri. Free admission. https://stjairshow.com/ Celtic Street Faire, 3:30 p.m. — 9:30pm Friday, Sept. 14, Felix Street Square, St. Joseph, Missouri. https://stjomo.com/event/8th-annual-celtic-street-faire/ AppleJack Festival, Sept. 20-22 (Friday through Sunday) and Sept.
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By Corner Post Communities have a heartbeat all their own. The residents, and visitors who interact with them there, provide the pulse that keeps the community alive. This is true of small rural towns, as well as of small, cultural enclaves within large cities. And one of the best places to check the pulse of
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By NewsPress Now Reva Loree Carter, 83, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at Carriage Square, in St. Joseph. Survivors include her husband, Eb Carter; sister, Norma Brazzell; and brothers, Robert Whitaker and Roger Whitaker; her granddaughter, Tasha (Austin) Kirschner; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services and Burial will be held at
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) A leaky faucet, pipe or toilet is more than just a nuisance, it can lead to unhealthy mold growth and cause costly damage to your home. Such issues are more common than you may think. In fact, two out of five homeowners have experienced water damage. Click Here to Enlarge Infographic.
Continue Reading By NewsPress Now Late Notices Robert Bliley CONCEPTION JUNCTION, Mo. – Robert “Bud” Bliley, 93, of Conception Junction, Missouri passed away Sept. 8, 2024. Parish Rosary 6 p.m. Sept. 11 at St. Columba Catholic Church with visitation to follow. Family visitation following the rosary until 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Sept. 12
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By NewsPress Now AMITY, Mo. – Bettie Ruth Arnold, 89, Amity, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, at her home. She was born on April 24, 1935, to Clarence and Laura (Kitchen) Harris, in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Bettie married Robert Burk Arnold on July 13, 1953. He preceded her in death. She worked as an
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By NewsPress Now John Carter Miller, 64, St. Joseph, passed away Sept. 8, 2024. He was born on Feb. 22, 1960, in St. Joseph, to Phillip E. and Patricia J. (Mattox) Miller. He married Tina M. Deever on Oct. 15, 2019. He is survived by his children, Dustin Miller, Misty Spencer, John J. Miller (Andrea),
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By NewsPress Now Jean Marie Handy, 61, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born June 7, 1963, in Topeka, Kansas, daughter of the late Nedra and Roger Handy. She attended Lafayette High School. She enjoyed line dancing, making jewelry, crochet, and crafts with her grandchildren,
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By NewsPress Now SAVANNAH, Mo. – Donald Walter Hanson Sr., 80, Savannah, Missouri, passed from this life on Sept. 7, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care. Donald was born on Feb. 15, 1944, to Donald J. Hanson and Willma Lee (Pike) Hanson. On Aug. 6, 1977, he and Linda Irene Gross were united in marriage. Don
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By NewsPress Now FORT WORTH, Texas -John C. Wright, 67, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on Aug. 25, 2024. He was born in St. Joseph but had lived in Fort Worth for the last 12 years to be close to his grandchildren. John proudly served in the United States Air Force. He was a
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