Le Peep is celebrating its first anniversary of new ownership, although Leslie Burris is no stranger to the business world of St. Joseph. In 2011, Burris won the Steven L. Craig School of Business’s entrepreneurship program at Missouri Western State University and took ownership of a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory location in Iowa. Since winning
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Norma M. Barton, 90, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. She was born Aug. 30, 1934, in Fillmore, Missouri, to Henry and Lena (Hardin) Heckman. She grew up in Fillmore and graduated from Fillmore High School. Norma married Raymond Louis Barton on April 9, 1960. They shared 58 years together before he preceded
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By Bob Ford Special to News-Press NOW If you love history, we are seeking sponsors to run this column. To comment or join in supporting this non-profit, contact Bob at robertmford@aol.com. In life, if your name is given to anything including a crime, you’ve left a mark on society, like Charles Ponzi. Charles Ponzi is pictured
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With the Kansas City Chiefs preparing for a historical third appearance in a row at Super Bowl LIX, state officials are warning fans to avoid fraudulent ticket sellers. The state’s Attorney General Andrew Bailey is asking residents to be wary of any “too-good-to be-true” ticket prices as scammers are targeting excited fans. “With the Chiefs
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St. Joseph law enforcement responded to an injury traffic accident, shutting down a lane on I-29.
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A new Pickleball Complex will be constructed off North 22nd Street by Corby Pond in the same location as the old tennis courts. One of the world’s ‘fastest growing sports’ is expanding its reach to St. Joseph.
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A ‘highly pathogenic Avian Influenza virus’, most commonly known as Bird Flu is spreading across the United States, including the Northwest Missouri region.
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Missourians have reproductive health options with free clinic
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Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri, has planned several activities in celebration of Black History Month. Northwest’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion is sponsoring guest performances, a trivia night and several film screenings, including an African-American horror film. “It’s about getting an opportunity to learn about a culture that’s not like your own,” Latonya
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Would like to know I want to know when they’re going to get done at South 36th St. They’ve tore up my yard. They’re not doing anything at this time. They’ve had to tear it all down and build it again. Can the city get somebody there that knows what they’re doing to get this
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Division 1 Judge Kate H. Schaefer Suspended sentence Michael Anthony Norman, Wathena, Kansas, five years of probation for felony second-degree statutory rape. Division 5 Judge Chad Gaddie Jailed Marquis Deviante Wilson, 3101 Seneca St., 30 days in the Buchanan County Jail for misdemeanor resisting/interfering with arrest with credit given for 19 days served. Cameron James
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Thefts reported from Jan. 16 to Jan. 27 2816 S. 22nd St., items stolen at residence/home. 2710 Meadow Ridge Dr., items stolen at residence/home. 1602 Brookside Dr., items stolen at residence/home. 2102 Village Dr., items stolen at commercial/office building. 216 E. Cherry St., burglary at residence/home. 2533 Francis St., items stolen at residence/home. 3022 S.
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Deeds of trust reported from Jan. 23 to Jan. 28 Elaina Predota to Housing & Urban Development, St Joseph Extn LT 4 Blk 15 $4,499.28. CK Investment Solutions LLC to Benjamin Wallis, Katherine Wallis, Tolin Tract PT LTS 11 12 $85,000. Jamie Wiggington to Commerce Bank, King Hill Gardens PT LT 9 $24,500. Caden Stone to Fairway Independent
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Meet Eileen! Eileen was brought in from a neighborhood and she is looking for a new family to love. Eileen is a rare dilute calico, with beautiful coloring of gray, peach and white. She was a little nervous at first, but after a couple of days, she made herself at home in her small enclosure,
Continue Reading Arrests reported Jan. 22 to Jan. 28 Mason Richard Eugene Wilson, 23, 810 Parker St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Mark L. Clevenger, 40, 4514 Badger Ter., warrant for failure to appear in court. Anthony Martez Hawkins, 22, 505 S. 20th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Christopher Allen Tracy, 26,
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Marriage applications Dakota Thomas Wayne Sutton, 32, and Amber Michelle Vice, 41, both of St. Joseph. Devin Joseph Menard, 30, and Tracy Lynn Ellington Fleming, 35, both of St. Joseph. Eugen Michael Eckart, 47, Bucyrus, Kansas, and Rachel Renee Stapleton, 48, St. Joseph. Kristen Nicole Turner, 31, Stewartsville, Missouri, and Heather Ann McNally, 35, St. Joseph. Divorce Suits Filed Andrew Beggs and Cheyanne Beggs. Lauren J. Brewer and
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Bryson Anthony McCray, 36, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Kansas City. He was born Jan. 21, 1989, in St. Joseph. He enjoyed construction and building. Bryson was preceded in death by his mother, Stacey Bennett. He is survived by daughters, Kaylee Farmer, Kera McCray, and Amar’i McCray; granddaughter, Paizlynn Stevenson;
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Judith Ann “Judy” Morgan, 84, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, after battling a lengthy illness. She was born Oct. 31, 1941, in St. Joseph, to Dallas Monroe and Helen Mae (Brown) Hatton, Judy was second of four girls. Lifelong friends, Judy was in constant contact with her sisters, Sonja
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Bryson Anthony McCray, 36, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Kansas City. He was born Jan. 21, 1989, in St. Joseph. He enjoyed construction and building. Bryson was preceded in death by his mother, Stacey Bennett. He is survived by daughters, Kaylee Farmer, Kera McCray, and Amar’i McCray; granddaughter, Paizlynn Stevenson;
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of J. W. “Bill” Roberts on Jan. 20, 2025. He was 92. He was known as “Bill”, “Judge”, or “Grandpa Bill”. He served as a lawyer and judge in St. Joseph for more than 40 years. He considered the law a
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of J. W. “Bill” Roberts on Jan. 20, 2025. He was 92. He was known as “Bill”, “Judge”, or “Grandpa Bill”. He served as a lawyer and judge in St. Joseph for more than 40 years. He considered the law a
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HELENA, Mo. – Margaret Dishman, 81, a warm hearted and steadfast pillar of the Helena, Missouri, community, passed away on Jan. 30, 2025. She was born on Dec. 8, 1943, to Harry and Beulah (Blankenship) Stouffer, in St. Joseph. Margaret’s life journey began as a graduate of Central High School in 1962. She found her
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Kathleen Ann Whitham 73, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born Sept. 16, 1951, in Forest City, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursday with a memorial service following Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Rupp
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HELENA, Mo. —Margaret Dishman, 81 a warm hearted and steadfast pillar of the Helena, Missouri, community, passed away on Jan. 30, 2025. She was born on Dec. 8, 1943, to Harry and Beulah (Blankenship) Stouffer, in St. Joseph. Margaret’s life journey began as a graduate of Central High School in 1962. She found her soulmate
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Kathleen Ann Whitham 73, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. She was born Sept. 16, 1951, in Forest City, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursday with a memorial service following Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Rupp
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Judith Ann “Judy” Morgan, 84, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, after battling a lengthy illness. She was born Oct. 31, 1941, in St. Joseph, to Dallas Monroe and Helen Mae (Brown) Hatton, Judy was second of four girls. Lifelong friends, Judy was in constant contact with her sisters, Sonja
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Larry Potts Larry Potts, 63, of St. Joseph, passed away Jan. 29, 2025, at home. Services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at Rupp Funeral Home, where family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Larry will be cremated following services. Memorials are requested to Larry Potts Memorial Fund, c/o
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Larry Potts, 63, of St. Joseph, passed away Jan. 29, 2025, at home. Services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at Rupp Funeral Home, where family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Larry will be cremated following services. Memorials are requested to Larry Potts Memorial Fund, c/o Rupp Funeral
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What is going to replace the gas tax? Guess what — thirteen states give drivers an incentive to buy an electric vehicle — before charging them extra for it. Will EV’s pay their fair share to replace this tax? Some ideas getting tossed around to cover the gas tax and its problems: Pennsylvania — Adding
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