By Kendra Simpson The United Way of Greater St. Joseph will announce the results of its annual fundraising drive at a celebration Thursday evening at the Trail Theatre. The agency began its Better Days Made by You campaign in September. Funds raised through the campaign help provide resources to the United Way network of Partner
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press Oklahoma (5-4, 1-4 SEC) at Missouri (6-2, 2-2) BetMGM College Football Odds: Missouri by 2 1/2. Series record: Oklahoma leads 67-24-5. What’s at stake? Oklahoma and Missouri, who first played each other in 1902, resume their long-standing rivalry for the first time as Southeastern Conference foes. Both teams need to turn their
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By Associated Press Chuck and Cathie Baldwin were driving in the dark early on Election Day to work a shift at their polling place in rural Missouri when floodwaters overtopped a creek and swept their vehicle off the road. The couple, married for more than half a century, were later found dead, clinging to a
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press No. 17 Iowa State (7-1, 4-1 Big 12, No. 17 CFP) at Kansas (2-6, 1-4) BetMGM College Football Odds: Iowa State by 3. Series record: Kansas leads 52-45-6. What’s at stake? Iowa State is coming off an upset loss to Texas Tech, its first of the season, and is now tied with
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By Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The first message that made its way through the Iowa State locker room after Texas Tech ended its perfect start to the season, scoring in the final seconds last weekend to spring the upset and spoil homecoming for the Cyclones, was that nothing had changed. “Hey,” Cyclones linebacker
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By Cameron Montemayor St. Joseph is gearing up to honor military veterans of the armed forces with its annual parade route set for Monday morning. The 2024 Veterans Day parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 11. The route begins at 10th and Francis streets, proceeding west on Francis to Eighth Street, north to
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By Associated Press Notre Dame marks arrival of Paris Olympics’ iconic trackside bell as cathedral reopening nears PARIS | Paris’s Notre Dame cathedral, whose historic bells were silenced following 2019’s devastating fire, will soon echo again with fresh chimes. On Thursday, the Gothic landmark took delivery of three new bells, including one that was used
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By Associated Press MEXICO CITY | Cassandra Garduño squinted in the sunlight, her pink boots smudged by dirt as she gazed out over her family’s chinampa — one of the islands first built up by the Aztecs with fertile mud from the bottom of a lake that, later drained, would one day become Mexico City.
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Sponsored by Bare Snacks Fall is such a beautiful time of year — crunching through the leaves, pulling out the cozy sweaters, and best of all, enjoying popular seasonal flavors! Fall’s favorite fruit, apples, start to ripen for fall so it only makes sense to give apples the spotlight they
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By Cameron Montemayor Two dozen candidates have thrown their hat into the ring for St. Joseph’s open city manager position. A deadline for submitting applications ended on Sunday with 24 being received by Strategic Government Resources, an international consulting firm hired by the city to carry out the search process. “It was very encouraging to
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Do you use shortcuts to help you save time and energy in the kitchen? If so, you’re in good company. A recent survey conducted by Opinium Research found that 74% of parents confess to using shortcuts like prepared mixes when baking, with more than half of them feeling guilty at
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By Cameron Montemayor Inclement weather moving in this weekend has forced event organizers and the city to cancel the River Bluff Trails Fest planned for this weekend. River Bluff Trails Park and Loki Events announced the cancellation of River Bluff Trails Fest on Thursday with rain showers expected Saturday. “The safety of the racers and
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By Ashley Luthans Veterans earned a special salute on Thursday at an event honoring Black service members in the area. Those who served in the military shared stories and experiences at a lunch at the Black Archives Museum. James Johnson, who served overseas for 10 years in three different branches of the military, said recognizing
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Scams are unfortunately a fact of life these days. If it’s not identity or data theft, it’s credit breaches and scam phone calls. Many of us are getting scam texts, too. As the holidays roll in, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) wants you to know we are on the
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By Leah Rainwater Many residents and voters have experienced stress and anxiety in the aftermath of Election Day, leaving Americans to play “catch-up” with coping strategies. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, there are a few ways you can help deal with racing thoughts that might have physical affects on the body. Sticking
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By Cameron Montemayor The St. Joseph License Office will be closed for two days as part of a statewide upgrade to a new ID and driver’s license system. A local representative confirmed the St. Joseph office will be closed on Friday, Nov. 8, and Monday, Nov. 11, to implement a modernized driver’s license system. The
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Thanksgiving is a holiday known for indulging with family and friends. While traditional dishes are always a hit, a few fresh twists can make the meal extra memorable for friends and family. This year, consider adding a little creativity to your Thanksgiving lineup with simple but flavorful swaps. Among the
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By Cameron Montemayor The bright lights of St. Joseph’s storied winter wonderland at Krug Park will officially open to the public during the last week of November. Residents and families will once again be able to enjoy the popular holiday parks of both Krug Park and Hyde Park as both are set to open for
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Professor David W. Miller, executive director of the Princeton Faith & Work Initiative and lecturer at Princeton University, has announced his latest white paper, “The Ethics of Organizational Change.” The paper offers an academic perspective on organizational change and transformation at the intersection of historic, cultural and social change. In
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By Kendra Simpson St. Joseph residents don’t have to go to Kansas City this weekend for a good time with loads of local entertainment and activities for the whole family. This week’s edition of See St. Joseph features a musical about the Civil War, a visit with Vikings and some festive shopping. Consider spending an
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Drowsy driving is risky and dangerously common. Many drivers are either unaware or don’t prioritize getting enough sleep as an important part of safe driving. Even though drowsy driving is high risk — the cause of nearly one in five deadly car crashes — many people continue to drive when
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By NewsPress Now Tell Sleepy Joe Tell Sleepy Joe that the garbage has spoken and its Kamala that’s getting thrown out with the trash. Big slice of crow pie I think everyone needs to congratulate now-President Donald J. Trump on his victory over Kamala Harris, and in the meantime, a lot of Democrats need to
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By NewsPress Now KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Patricia “Pat” Lynn (Woyski) Jennings, 74, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Oct. 29, 2024, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Clay Jennings, of 42 years. Pat was born, Feb. 27, 1950, in St. Joseph, to the late George Woyski and Lorene (Wheeler Woyski)
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By NewsPress Now Late Notices Victor R. Ury Victor R. Ury, 81, St. Joseph, passed away Nov. 5, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
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By NewsPress Now Theodore “Ted” George Lemon, 85, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at his home. He was born Jan. 9, 1939, in Lenora, Kansas, to Arminda “Peggy” and Robert “Linn” Lemon. He graduated from Norton Community High School in Norton, Kansas. Ted worked as an Allstate Insurance Agent, and was
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By NewsPress Now Marguerite A. (Ruhnke) Swartz, 97, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care. She was born in Wathena, Kansas, on March 5, 1927, to Dora and Paul Ruhnke Sr., who preceded her in death. Marguerite graduated from Atchison High School, in Atchison, Kansas. She worked at Chase Candy
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By NewsPress Now BEL AIR, Md. – Gary D. Ballard, age 86, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Nov. 2, 2024, at the Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in St. Joseph, he was the cherished son of the late Ed and Doris Ballard and the devoted husband of Bonnie
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By Metro Creative Thanks to their portability and diverse flavor profiles, cookies remain a favorite treat to enjoy at home or bring to parties at others’ homes. Cookies also frequently are go-to offerings at bake sales and school functions. Although cookies are relatively easy to make, people sometimes find the end products does not turn
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By NewsPress Now DEAR ABBY, I have been friends with a couple for 30 years. Both are alcoholics. They function, work at farmers’ markets, are sociable, have a house and pay their bills. Yet, at least once, maybe twice a month, they get totally wasted and the wife calls me and rambles on incoherently. I
Continue ReadingBy Metro Creative According to the United States Census Bureau, the five largest American Indian reservations in 2020 were each west of the Mississippi River. The Navajo Nation Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land, which includes land in Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, is home to more than 4% of the American Indian/Alaska Native alone population
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