By Associated Press ATLANTA — The mother of a student in class with the boy accused of killing four people in a Georgia high school shooting says information that school officials were warned that the boy was having a crisis shows the shooting could have been prevented. “The school failed them, that they could have
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press NEW YORK — Jannik Sinner started slowly at the U.S. Open, dropping the first set he played after being exonerated in a doping case no one knew about until shortly before play began at Flushing Meadows. If that episode initially hung over him during the tournament, Sinner was able to put it
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By Associated Press After the first shake-up of the college football season, the Southeastern Conference grabbed six of the top seven spots in the AP Top 25 — a first in the 88-year history of the rankings — and Notre Dame tumbled all the way to No. 18 on Sunday after being stunned at home.
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By Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. — Most of the talk about Missouri in the offseason centered around quarterback Brady Cook and All-American wide receiver Luther Burden III, and the way the ninth-ranked Tigers’ high-octane offense could put them in the College Football Playoff mix. It’s been their defense that has stood out two weeks into
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By Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs selected Xavier Worthy in the first round of the NFL draft in April with the expectation that the speedy wide receiver out of Texas would give their offense some much-needed pop. It took Worthy five plays in a season-opening 27-20 win over Baltimore on
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By James Densley Metropolitan State University The Conversation via AP Most school shootings don’t just happen out of nowhere – there are typically warning signs. A year before a 14-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly opening fire in his high school math class in Winder, Georgia, on Sept. 4, 2024 – killing two teachers and
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By Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Michael Wacha pitched seven innings of four-hit ball, Garrett Hampson and Salvador Perez drove in runs and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 2-0 on Sunday to complete a series sweep of their closest pursuers in the AL wild-card race. Wacha (12-7) struck out seven while
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By Country Living Fall Baking Submitted by Mary Bailey Scallions and cornbread make a wonderful combination. Scallion Cornbread 3/4 cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced (about 1 cup) 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 1 cup stone-ground cornmeal 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now Fort Hays State 30, Missouri Western 16 The MIAA has its fair share of nationally ranked opponents, so it’s not unusually for the Griffons to run into one in their first game of conference play on Saturday. Fort Hays entered the game as the No. 24 team in Division II and they
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By Cameron Montemayor Local Scouting America officials and leading experts in science are laying the groundwork for a new program aimed at developing the next generation of scouts as innovators. Over the last few months, Pony Express Council members and longtime scouts Bill McMurray and Ed Stroud — two well-known community leaders — have been
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By Corner Post There was a time long ago when many aspects of life were simpler, though no less harsh. So it was in families, institutions and even sporting events. In general, there were fewer choices and less distractions, fewer conveniences and less dissatisfaction, fewer opportunities and less pressure. Is the loss of what was
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By Associated Press While tennis fans savor the last matches of the U.S. Open, a subset of spectators and TV viewers have watched the year’s final Grand Slam tournament as a source of fashion inspiration they can use to serve looks off the court. It may have escaped people who don’t pay attention to clothing
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By NewsPress Now ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ jolts box office with $110M opening weekend After 36 years of waiting, the juice is finally loose again in “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” this time racking up $110 million in its premiere weekend. The long-awaited Tim Burton sequel is the third-best opening weekend of the year, only behind box office triumphs “Inside
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By Metro Creative Salads are a dietary staple across the globe. Salads are traditionally served chilled or at room temperature, and many are enhanced by oil, vinegar or another dressing. Many people are quick to think of certain varieties of lettuce as the prime base for salads. However, just about any fruit or vegetable can
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By Kendra Simpson The Missouri Valley Amateur Radio Club will be holding a FCC Amateur Radio Technician class and exam on Oct. 19 and 20. Amateur radio uses radio waves to communicate for both recreation and emergency situations and can be especially useful when ordinary communication systems break down. By participating and getting certified in
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By Missouri Independent via My Courier-Tribune A Cole County Circuit Court judge rejected an attempt to invalidate an initiative petition on sports betting Friday, allowing voters to decide whether to enshrine sports wagering in Missouri’s Constitution on the November ballot. “Lawsuits seeking to remove an initiative petition from the ballot after it has been certified
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By Jazmine Knight As college students start to get into the swing of the semester, some may notice an unexpected deposit in their bank account. Refund checks come when students take out a loan for a certain amount of money to cover the cost of school but the loans exceed the school bill. The additional
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By Leah Rainwater September is National Weather Preparedness Month and the American Red Cross is encouraging everyone to take precautions in case of extreme weather. “Disasters can happen at any time, often without warning, changing lives forever in just minutes,” said JoAnn Woody, executive director of Red Cross Greater Kansas City and Northwest Missouri. “As
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By Charles Christian September is traditionally known as harvest month, and farms of all sizes are hoping for a successful yield. A recent Farmer’s Market on Woodbine Road in St. Joseph boasted several tents where farmers introduced this season’s crops to eager buyers. Theresa Jirak, whose family owns Jirak Farm in Atchison, Kansas, said both
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By Kirsten Stokes The Salvation Army is looking for donations at its Messanie location, accepting all clothing items for those in need. As the seasons change, taking a look in your closet for apparel and personal items that you no longer use can be resourceful at the Salvation Army. Major Ronald Key said the least
Continue ReadingBy Ashley Luthans It was a busy weekend Downtown as community members enjoyed various festivities, including the 4th annual StroudStock. StroudStock brought out musical performances, vendors and plenty of fun for the kids. It also featured adoptable animals at the animal shelter. Ashley Stroud, one of the founders of StroudStock, explained why they started the
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By Ashley Luthans On Saturday Sept. 7, a memorial service was held to honor the passing of K-9 officer Horus in Savannah. Savannah residents came to mourn the fallen K-9 officer who passed on June 20 after being left in a car following an overnight shift. Resident Jamie Marcum has been very involved in making
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By NewsPress Now GAME OF THE WEEK: Central 21, Benton 14 The matchup between Class 5 Central and Class 3 Benton has been lopsided for the last two years. Central won the previous two matchups against the Cardinals by an average of 31 points per game heading into Friday’s contest. Offense was hard to come
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By Jazmine Knight With strict cell phone bans gaining popularity in schools nationwide, the St. Joseph School District officials said they don’t plan on changing their policy any time soon. Lara Gilpin, director of secondary education, said the district is looking to be intentional about the enforcement of its cell phone policy. Right now, the
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By NewsPress Now The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed Friday that a case of bird flu was identified in a Missouri resident, and that the patient has recovered. The case of bird flu, formally known as avian influenza A (H5), was detected through an influenza surveillance program by the Missouri Department of Health
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By Ashley Luthans Buchanan County Democrats are celebrating the grand opening of their new headquarters. The new location opened Friday at 520 Francis St. A grand opening celebration will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. Andrew Gibson, the secretary of Buchanan County Democrats, talked about how the new headquarters will benefit
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By NewsPress Now A 60-year-old woman was hospitalized with serious injuries after a crash Friday afternoon just north of St. Joseph. William White, 46, of Helena, Missouri, was traveling north on U.S. Route 169 in a 2015 Chevrolet pick-up truck. Yalena Olivares, 60, of St. Joseph, was traveling north on Woodbine Road and attempted to
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By Jenna Wilson With drought conditions slowly improving across Missouri, crop conditions are looking up compared to last year’s levels. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, as of August, corn and soybean conditions in Missouri are improving. USDA’s Crop Progress report shows that Missouri’s corn is the best in the country. Missouri’s corn was
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By Kendra Simpson St. Joseph celebrated its diverse community this weekend with the St. Joe Pride Festival. The non-profit organization, St. Joe Pride, hosts a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community every September at Coleman Hawkins Park. The festival includes live music, drag performances, vendors, face paint, inflatables and more. “We have got more vendors than
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By Jenna Wilson A 24-year-old man is in critical condition after he “severely injured himself” as a St. Joseph police officer provided him transportation for a non-criminal situation Thursday night. According to a release from police Capt. Jeff Wilson, shortly after the ride began around 10:30 p.m., the man seriously harmed himself, resulting in a
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