February 2025

Children’s science event returns to Missouri Western

February 8, 2025 1:12 pm Ashley Luthans

Super Science Saturday returned to Missouri Western State University on Feb. 8 to help teach kids about science.

Agency focusing on teaching needed life skills

February 8, 2025 12:00 pm Leah Rainwater

Pivotal Point patrons watch as Open Door Food Kitchen Executive Director Katie Burris teaches them how to cook a homemade meal.

Efforts continuing to bring grocery store to Downtown ‘food desert’

February 8, 2025 8:00 am Charles Christian

Members of Restoration Church are moving closer to making the dream of a nonprofit grocery store for Downtown St. Joseph a reality. The church recently hosted an informational gathering with guest speaker James Harris, CEO of Harvest Community Charities, an organization that helps supply fresh products to nonprofit grocery stores. Church members have been trying to

Youth Alliance highlights substance use prevention summit

February 8, 2025 8:00 am News-Press NOW

The St. Joseph Youth Alliance announced on Monday that they are hosting a substance use prevention summit for area students. According to a post from the Youth Alliance through social media on Monday, Feb. 3, “Attention freshman, sophomores, and juniors, Central High School SJSD, Benton Cardinals, Lafayette High School!!!! This is going to be an

LeBlond boys basketball extends win streak with a victory over Savannah

February 7, 2025 7:18 pm Calvin Silvers

Bishop LeBlond boys basketball huddles at midcourt before their contest against the Savannah Savages at Bishop LeBlond High School.

Super Bowl season bringing business to local bakeries

February 7, 2025 4:20 pm Jenna Wilson

Love & Frosting Bakeshop sell many Chiefs-themed desserts around Super Bowl season.

For everything America stands for, we must attack!

February 7, 2025 4:18 pm NewsPressNow

By Bob Ford 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. The Dec. 7, 1941, surprise dawn attack by the Japanese Air Force on Pearl Harbor left the United States reeling. We weren’t ready for war. My mother remembered sitting

Valentine’s Day party for adults at inspireU Children’s Discovery Center

February 7, 2025 4:06 pm Ashley Luthans

The inspireU Children’s Discovery Center, located at 521 Felix St., is hosting an adults-only Valentine’s Day event on Feb. 14.

Puppy Bowl returns to River Bluff Brewing

February 7, 2025 4:02 pm Ashley Luthans

For the third year, Friends of the St. Joseph Animal Shelter are teaming up with River Bluff Brewing to host the annual Puppy Bowl.

Fireworks shop opens in anticipation of Chiefs Super Bowl win

February 7, 2025 3:18 pm Chris Fortune

PJ’s Fireworks, located at 20830 State Highway K opened its doors on Friday, Feb. 7 and will be open through Sunday, Feb. 9 for eager Chiefs fans. This is the first time the store will be open on Super Bowl Sunday.

Local universities back to drawing board after DEI backlash

February 7, 2025 2:30 pm Kirsten Stokes

Faculty and staff at Northwest Missouri State University received word that changes are on the way for the DEI programs at the school.

“Ready to grow”: New city manager eager to further St. Joseph’s development

February 7, 2025 12:59 pm Cameron Montemayor

St. Joseph city manager Mike Schumacher speaks during an interview with News-Press NOW on Jan. 4 in St. Joseph.

Chiefs fans prepare for battle against the Philadelphia Eagles

February 7, 2025 11:07 am Kyle Schmidt

Kyle Kirschner making Chiefs’ drink

The rematch of Super Bowl LVII brings two fan bases back together and local Chiefs fans are sharing their respect for the City of Brotherly Love.

Buchanan County Drug Strike Force outlines goals for the year

February 7, 2025 10:22 am Kyle Schmidt

Overdose deaths in Missouri have dropped over the years, however, that will not impact the fight against drug use in the St. Joseph community. Buchanan County’s Drug Strike Force Captain Shawn Collie said despite the number of overdose deaths declining there is still work to be done. “We’re making cases every day, unfortunately, there’s always individuals

Experimental transplants with organs from gene-edited pigs see major steps forward

February 7, 2025 9:09 am CNN

CNN By Nadia Kounang, CNN (CNN) — For 66-year-old Tim Andrews, it was a matter of life or death. Andrews had spent the better part of two years on dialysis because of end-stage kidney disease. He was on the transplant wait list for a new kidney, but his blood type made it particularly difficult to

Andrew County law enforcement training at courthouse

February 7, 2025 9:09 am News-Press NOW

The Andrew County Sheriff’s Office, along with other law enforcement agencies within the county, are refreshing their training this afternoon. According to the Andrew County Sheriff’s Office, the training is scheduled at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, at the Andrew County Courthouse. The Sheriff would like to advise the public that anything seen or

Tracking a slight chance wintry precipitation tonight: dry weekend

February 7, 2025 8:10 am Payton Counts

Today will be cool and dry, with increasing clouds throughout the afternoon. Tonight, temperatures will drop below freezing, and there is still a 20% chance of wintry precipitation into the early hours of Saturday morning. Sunshine will return Saturday afternoon, with highs reaching the 40s. Colder air will return Sunday, bringing highs near freezing. Below-average

It’s Your Call for Feb. 7

February 7, 2025 12:15 am News-Press NOW

Parking situationIf they put a pickleball court where the Corby Tennis Courts were, where would you park? There’s only street parking there in a neighborhood. On-street parking only. Just a question before they build it.Don’t blame TrumpTo the person who thanked Donald Trump for the shortage in his escrow, he can blame his homeowner’s insurance

Building permits for Feb. 7

February 7, 2025 12:06 am News-Press NOW

Tara Metcalf, 4504 Stonebridge Dr. W., plumbing, Hamilton Plumbing Heating AC Rooter, $2,311. Tara Metcalf, 2409 Mitchell Ave., plumbing, Hamilton Plumbing Heating AC Rooter, $3,317. Tara Metcalf, 4504 Stonebridge Dr. W., plumbing, Hamilton Plumbing Heating AC Rooter, $2,823. Myrons Dental Labs Inc., 3837 Faraon St., roof, Interurban Restoration & Construction Inc., $7,000. Mei Fen Huang,

Deeds of trust for Feb. 7

February 7, 2025 12:05 am News-Press NOW

Deeds of trust reported from Jan. 30 to Feb. 5 James Maleta, Gloria Maleta to Postal & Community Credit Union, Ridgewood Station Amnd 1st Extn LT 8 Blk 3 $30,000. Derrick Jones, Ronda Jones to Spring EQ LLC, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Kerns Krest LT 19 $50,000. Jeremy Overby, Kerry Overby to US Bank National Assoc., 22 57 35

Arrests for Feb. 7

February 7, 2025 12:05 am News-Press NOW

Arrests reported Jan. 29 to Feb. 4 Jessica Lynn Noland, 32, 1410 Sacramento St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Colton Phillip Watt, 18, no address provided, city charges for obstruction by police and stealing. Jordan Mae Clark, 26, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Monterrius Lajuan Carter, 26, 5519

Thefts and Vandalism for Feb. 7

February 7, 2025 12:05 am News-Press NOW

Thefts reported from Jan. 27 to Feb. 3 927 Felix St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 2207 N. Belt Highway, vehicle theft at parking lot/garage. 1720 Dewey Ave., items stolen at residence/home. 154 Countryside Ln., items stolen at residence/home. 820 Richardson St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 1617 Cross St., vehicle theft at other/unknown. 3702 Frederick Ave.,

Vital statistics for Feb. 7

February 7, 2025 12:05 am News-Press NOW

Marriage applications Nicholas Reed Powell, 32, and Kelsea Elaine Hanlan, 33, both of St. Joseph. Jonathan David Tracy, 42, and Misti Dawn Tracy, 38, both of St. Joseph. Br Resepy, 21, and Yutia Antonius, 20, both of St. Joseph. Dean Wesley Dymond, 64, and Melody June Fergerson, 62, both of St. Joseph. Frederick Ira Hoffman, 65, and Margie Renee Brumley, 54, both of St. Joseph. Divorce Suits Filed Patrice M.