By Kyle Schmidt A former Marine is mounting a challenge against a first-term incumbent who has made a national name for himself in Missouri’s senate race. The race pits Republican Josh Hawley against Democrat Lucas Kunce. Three other candidates, Libertarian W.C. Young, Jared Young of the Better Party and Nathan Kline of the Green Party,
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By Jazmine Knight Two St. Joseph educators are in the spotlight for statewide achievements. Landi Quinlin, who works at Truman Middle School, was awarded the Northwest region middle-level principal of the year by the Missouri Association of Secondary Principals. Jill Huntsman, the director at Hillyard Technical Center was honored as administrator of the year by
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Beautiful fall days captivate many people, offering a burst of color as the leaves change and cooler temperatures that encourage outdoor adventures. However, as you’re outside enjoying the splendor, it’s important to be aware of a pest you may not be thinking of — ticks. Despite popular belief that cooler
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – As the leaves begin to change and the temperatures start to drop, homeowners across the country are gearing up for the seasonal transition into fall. This time of year often brings a flurry of activity as people prepare their homes for the colder months ahead through tasks like cleaning gutters,
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – The financial side of the healthcare industry continues to be a hot topic for consumers and healthcare administrators alike. Rising costs, facility closings especially in rural areas, and the needs of an aging population dominate the headlines at healthcare institutions. Balancing patient care with cost-effectiveness can be a difficult and
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Imagine waking up every day feeling utterly exhausted, no matter how much sleep you get. Now, add an unbearable itch that just won’t go away, dry eyes and mouth, and stomach pain. This is the reality for some people living with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). A Closer Look at Primary
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By NewsPress Now Nothing but hate I see where Trump and the Republican allies are spreading lies about FEMA assistance. How can any true American not see that he is nothing but hate, is a hate monger? Their denial is bad If Republicans who hold office cannot admit that Donald Trump lost the 2020 election,
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Planning to update your home siding this year? If you’re like many Americans, you’ll likely stick to neutral hues. In the third annual national survey recently conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Alside, a leader in exterior building products, American homeowners reaffirmed off-white/cream as the most popular siding color
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By NewsPress Now FAUCETT, Mo. – Steve B. Pierce, 65, of Faucett, Missouri, passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Nov. 10, 1958, in St. Joseph, son of Jessie Lee and Martin Lee Pierce. He graduated from DeKalb, Missouri, High School, and married Karen McDevitt on March 7,
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By NewsPress Now Late Notices As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, My 18-year-old stepdaughter has decided to date another female. She has dated boys in the past, but that’s not the issue. We have nothing against the LGBTQ community. (My husband’s brother is gay.) My issue is, should my stepdaughter spend time with her girlfriend in her bedroom with the door
Continue ReadingBy Metro Creative Homeowners know that there’s no shortage of work required to maintain a home. Whether it’s a renovation project designed to make a home more comfortable or a safety-related remodel, homes require a significant amount of TLC. Mold remediation falls under the umbrella of safety-related renovations. Various types of mold can grow in
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By Metro Creative Peanut butter is used in a multitude of recipes, from savory dishes to desserts. Peanuts are a strong source of protein, fiber and heart-healthy fats, and they’re also rich in potassium and B vitamins. Even though they can be high in calories, peanuts are nutrient-dense, so they can make great additions to
Continue ReadingBy Brandpoint (BPT) Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – Foodies under forty are demanding comforting, shareable, fresh-from-the-farm flavor explosions when dining out and restaurants are preparing to deliver! Earlier this year Unilever Food Solutions’ Future Menus Top North America Trends 2024 report identified top menu trends predicted to influence
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press The NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers and NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning have left Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton to practice the rest of the week. The Bucs departed Tuesday, relocating to New Orleans, where they’ll face the Saints on Sunday. The Lightning left for Raleigh, North Carolina, on Monday night to continue preparations
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By Associated Press Woody Johnson sensed his struggling New York Jets needed a change — and now. So the owner made the stunning decision Tuesday to fire coach Robert Saleh just five games into his fourth season after the team’s 2-3 start following a 23-17 loss to Minnesota in London on Sunday. “This is one
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By Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Salvador Perez remembers what it was like when playoff baseball returned to Kansas City after nearly 30 years of dark, dismal failures. It seemed to come alive, fans changing their red Chiefs shirts for Royals blue as they packed Kauffman Stadium. The Royals advanced all the way to
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By Jacob Meikel The MIAA released its preseason coaches poll on Tuesday, and Missouri Western men’s and women’s basketball find themselves middle of the pack heading into 2024-25. The Western men, led by head coach Will Martin in his fifth season with the team, was ranked sixth among 14 colleges competing in the MIAA this
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By Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs have plenty of issues to address during their bye week. Those issues are a lot more pleasant to handle when you’re 5-0. Despite continued turnover problems, penalties at inopportune times and their inability to consistently turn red zone trips into touchdowns — to say
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By Associated Press LONDON — Britain is facing a “staggering rise” in attempts at assassination, sabotage and other crimes on U.K. soil by Russia and Iran, as the two states recruit criminals to “do their dirty work,” the head of Britain’s domestic intelligence agency said Tuesday. MI5 Director General Ken McCallum said his agents and
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By Associated Press BEIRUT — Hezbollah fired another barrage of rockets into Israel on Tuesday, and the militant group’s acting leader vowed to keep up pressure that has forced tens of thousands of Israelis from their homes near the Lebanese border. The Israeli military said it sent more ground troops into southern Lebanon and that
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press WASHINGTON — The FBI has arrested an Afghan man who officials say was inspired by the Islamic State militant organization and was plotting an Election Day attack targeting large crowds in the U.S., the Justice Department said Tuesday. Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, of Oklahoma City told investigators after his arrest Monday that
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By Associated Press WASHINGTON — The rumors surrounding Hurricane Helene are many. There are false claims that people taking federal relief money could see their land seized. Or that $750 is the most they will ever get to rebuild. Or that the agency’s director — on the ground since the storm hit — was beaten
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press HOUSTON | A former Houston police officer was sentenced to 60 years in prison on Tuesday for the murder of a married couple during a drug raid that revealed systemic corruption in the department’s narcotics unit and prompted criticism of the law enforcement agency and its tactics. Gerald Goines was convicted in
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now TAMPA, Fla. | Fearful Florida residents streamed out of the Tampa Bay region Tuesday ahead of what could be a once-in-a-century direct hit from Hurricane Milton, as crews worked furiously to prevent furniture, appliances and other waterlogged wreckage from the last big storm from becoming deadly projectiles in this one. Tuesday marked
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By Associated Press WASHINGTON — A decade after the Flint, Michigan, water crisis raised alarms about the continuing dangers of lead in tap water, President Joe Biden on Tuesday set a 10-year deadline for cities across the nation to replace their lead pipes, finalizing an aggressive approach aimed at ensuring that drinking water is safe
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By Jazmine Knight Lafayette High School hosted a community blood drive Tuesday to honor a junior student who has overcome more adversity than most. Jaymeson “Jay” Burns, a junior at Lafayette High School recently had a heart transplant back in February. Now, the school is using a blood drive to support Burns and to bring
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By Jenna Wilson Sex offenders in the state of Missouri are no longer required to place “no candy” warning signs outside of their doors this Halloween, drawing some concern from local families. For years, under Missouri law, registered sex offenders were required to post a sign to their homes reading, “No candy or treats at
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now Musk’s X to be reinstated in Brazil after complying with demands SAO PAULO | The Brazilian Supreme Court’s Justice Alexandre de Moraes on Tuesday authorized the restoration of social media platform X´s service in Brazil, over a month after its nationwide shutdown, according to a court document that was made public. Elon
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press STOCKHOLM — Two pioneers of artificial intelligence — John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton — won the Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for helping create the building blocks of machine learning that is revolutionizing the way we work and live but also creates new threats for humanity. Hinton, who is known as the
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