By NewsPress Now Start using it You know, the other day I heard about this COVID relief fund that most states have, and I’m sure every county’s got it, too. The roads are a mess. I mean, it’s unbelievable. Some of the roads are so bad that come wintertime, these snowplows are going to be
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By NewsPress Now CAMERON, Mo. – Neva W. Davis, 91, of Cameron, Missouri, passed away Nov. 5, 2024. She was born June 28, 1933, to George A. and Cleda R. (McKeel) Pullen, in Oregon, Missouri. Neva was a 1951 graduate of Oregon High School in Oregon. She received her teaching certificate from Northwest Missouri State
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By NewsPress Now Add Fresh Grape Flavor to Holiday Festivities (Family Features) As holiday guests arrive full of cheer in anticipation of a mouthwatering meal, you can start the celebration with a light yet flavorful salad that looks as delicious as it tastes. Start with a signature ingredient like grapes, which can elevate festive dishes
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By NewsPress Now Late Notices Richard W. Miller Richard “Popcorn” William Miller 83, of St. Joseph, passed away Nov. 5, 2024. Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home. Larry D. Schwensen Larry Dean Schwensen 84. St. Joseph, passed away Nov. 4, 2024. at a local nursing home. arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) If holiday gatherings have started to feel more overwhelming than celebratory, it’s time to go back to the basics with seasonal desserts that are easy yet elegant. Wow your crowd this year with a mouthwatering Hummingbird Cake or Coconut Cake that call to mind holidays past without requiring hours spent
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) Many people would agree the holidays are one of the happiest times of the year – but also one of the most stressful. Replace the stress with smiles by cooking easy, delicious dinners that can help make the season a breeze and bring a little holiday happiness to mealtime. Spend
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) For many, the hallmark of the holiday season is time with cherished loved ones, and there are few better places to spend those special moments together than gathered around a beautiful seasonal spread. By adding a little creative flair to the menu, and a signature ingredient like grapes, you can
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) A bumpy economy and rising cost of living have Americans rethinking their finances. In fact, about 36% of households feel anxious about their current financial situation, according to the Financial IQ Study by World Financial Group. Although short-term pressures and demands can make it difficult, developing a financial strategy based
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By NewsPress Now Ernest Leroy Frye, 90, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. He was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin, to Hallie and Cynthia Frye. Ernie had five siblings, Harold Frye, deceased, wife, Ester, also deceased, Helena Frye, deceased, husband, Junior, also deceased, Lyle Frye, deceased, wife, Merle, who is also deceased, Ruby
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) Savory and satisfying, comforting ingredients can transform simple recipes into mouthwatering meals. As temperatures fall, people look for comforting foods to warm the soul. For inspiration, consider Italian ingredients to help make homemade lunches easy and satisfying. To get ready for weekday lunches, Kale Grilled Cheese sandwiches with Grana Padano
Continue ReadingBy Metro Creative Bullying continues to make headlines for the way it affects people of all ages, but notably kids. In fact, bullying is a top concern for parents. According to a 2022 Pew Research Center survey of U.S. parents with children under age 18, 35% of respondents said they are extremely or very worried
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, I have been married for 17 years to a good man with many great attributes. However, our relationship lacks connection. Every effort at emotional connection is initiated by me (like planning date nights or going out for a walk to have a conversation). I have told him many times I
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By NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – One in three active-duty families of color have turned down military assignments due to concerns about racism or lack of inclusion in local communities, according to research from Blue Star Families’ Campaign for Inclusion. For two-thirds of these service members, declining orders led to negative career impacts — and for 15%,
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By NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – Seattle, WA – iLocal, Inc., a leader in website development and search engine optimization (SEO), announces its latest suite of services designed to help businesses maximize online visibility, increase customer engagement, and drive measurable growth. Known for its innovative digital solutions, iLocal, Inc. combines a personalized approach with industry-leading technology to
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By Associated Press HAVANA | An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 shook eastern Cuba on Sunday, after weeks of hurricanes and blackouts that have left many on the island reeling. The epicenter of the quake was located about 25 miles south of Bartolome Maso, Cuba, according to a report by the U.S. Geological
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By Associated Press POMPTON LAKES, N.J. | Fire crews on both coasts of the United States continued battling wildfires on Sunday, including a blaze in New York and New Jersey that killed a parks employee and another in Southern California that destroyed more than 130 structures and damaged dozens more. Firefighters continued making progress against
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press Oregon was the No. 1 team in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll for the fourth straight week on Sunday as Penn State and Indiana climbed into the top five, Georgia and Miami dropped out of the top 10 and losses by four other ranked teams shuffled the rankings with
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By Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A transitionary council created to reestablish democratic order in Haiti signed a decree Sunday firing interim Prime Minister Garry Conille and replacing him with Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, a businessman who was previously considered for the job. The decree, set to be published on Monday, was provided to The Associated
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By Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli strikes killed dozens of people including children on Sunday in Lebanon and isolated northern Gaza, as the world watched for signs of how the U.S. election might affect the wars between Israel and Iranian-backed militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that
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By Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Defense Department will appeal a military judge’s ruling that plea agreements struck by Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, and two of his co-defendants are valid, a defense official said Saturday. The ruling this past week voided Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s order to
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By Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Devin Neal ran for 116 yards and two scores and became Kansas’ all-time leader in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns in a 45-36 win over No. 17 Iowa State at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday. Neal broke June Henley’s rushing record with a 14-yard run on his first carry
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By Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine — A massive drone strike rattled Moscow and its suburbs overnight into Sunday, injuring several people and temporarily halting traffic at some of Russia’s busiest airports, officials reported. Meanwhile, a huge nighttime wave of Russian drones targeted Ukraine. This came after Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law a pact
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By Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. — Zion Young returned a fumble 17 yards for a touchdown with 22 seconds remaining as Missouri stunned Oklahoma 30-23 on Saturday night. Triston Newson sacked Oklahoma’s Jackson Arnold and knocked the ball loose. Young, a defensive end, picked it up and raced in for the score. “It was a
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By Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Justice Department on Friday disclosed an Iranian murder-for-hire plot to kill Donald Trump, charging a man who said he had been tasked by a government official before this week’s election with planning the assassination of the Republican president-elect. Investigators were told of the plan to kill Trump by Farhad
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By Associated Press WASHINGTON — Days before Senate Republicans pick their new leader, President-elect Donald Trump is pressuring the candidates to change the rules and empower him to appoint some nominees without a Senate vote. Republican Sens. John Thune of South Dakota, John Cornyn of Texas and Rick Scott of Florida are running in a
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By Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs have won just about every way imaginable during a perfect 15-game run that dates to last season: Patrick Mahomes leading last-second touchdown drives, their defense making a stand, and Harrison Butker kicking game-winning field goals. They added a walk-off block to the list against the Broncos
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By Associated Press WASHINGTON — Fed up with high prices and unimpressed with an economy that by just about any measure is a healthy one, Americans demanded change when they voted for president. They could get it. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to topple many of the Biden administration’s economic policies. Trump campaigned on promises
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By Katherine Drabiak University of South Florida The Conversation via AP Voters in 10 states decided on measures relating to abortion on Nov. 5, 2024, many of which sought to expand access to abortion or expressly recognize a right to abortion in the state’s constitution. Seven of the ballot measures passed, while three failed. Measures
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By Associated Press ATLANTA — A shooting early Sunday during homecoming weekend at Tuskegee University in Alabama left one person dead and injured 16 others, a dozen of them by gunfire, authorities said. One arrest was announced hours later. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said Jaquez Myrick, 25, of Montgomery, was taken into custody while
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By Jenna Wilson More than 100 inmates die in Missouri prisons each year and that number is continuing to rise, bringing attention to the state’s correctional system. The Missouri Prison Reform organization collects data from the Missouri Department of Corrections about once a month, and trends are showing deaths in state prisons are at an
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