A strong low pressure system will bring the threat for scattered strong storms, gusty winds, and high fire danger through Friday afternoon and early evening. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for all of Northwest Missouri and parts of Northeast Kansas through 7 p.m. Friday, March 14. A High Wind Warning will be in
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-PressNOW) — A St. Joseph woman charged in a fatal wrong-way crash on Interstate 229 last year has been found guilty of second-degree manslaughter. An emotional trial ended Friday with Circuit Judge Dan Kellogg convicting Katherine Deweese of 2nd degree involuntary manslaughter in the wrong-way crash that killed St. Joseph motorcyclist Ryan Coffman
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Mustangs fans heading to the diamond this season will see an all-new piece of hardware overlooking historic Phil Welch Stadium. Crews with Yellow Frog Graphics installed the new and much-anticipated video scoreboard at the stadium on Thursday. “We’re modernizing the stadium but you still get that classic feel, it’s a beautiful place to be,” Mustangs
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph may not be out of the woods yet with its urgent landfill situation, but optimism is building that major concerns could be avoided after state officials approved a critical request for additional space. City officials received the OK this week from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources
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The InspireU Discovery Center has welcomed nearly 22,000 visitors in its first quarter and looks forward to welcoming even more as spring break arrives.
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Dr. Renee Nugent is the the Superintendent of Atchison USD 409 and the 2025 Kansas Superintendent of the year. Nugent has been named the deputy commissioner of the Kansas State Department of Education’s division of learning services.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a 5-Star accreditation rating from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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CNN By Pete Muntean, Alexandra Skores, Amanda Musa, Amanda Jackson, Lex Harvey and Nic F. Anderson, CNN (CNN) — Dozens of passengers were forced to stand on the wing of an American Airlines plane at Denver International Airport as they evacuated the aircraft after one of its engines caught fire Thursday evening, sending thick black
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Unappealing schools St. Joseph will never be attractive to new, young professionals until a new, state-of-the-art school is built. We’re a wonderful community, but our schools look like 1910 prisons, which are very unappealing to incoming young families. Town halls When will Sam Graves have an open town hall in St. Joseph? And when is
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Members of the agriculture community took the spotlight at the 21st annual Farm City Breakfast Friday morning at Word of Life Church in St. Joseph.
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Beth Ann Chalender, 56, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in a Kansas City, Kansas, hospital. She was born Jan. 12, 1969, in St. Joseph. Survivors include three children, Jeanann Ashlock, Savannah Snyder, and Glen Chalender; brother, Randy Dunnihoo; and a sister, Ruth Andres. Services 2 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2025, at
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Police warn motorists to keep safety in mind as spring break begins for many.
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WFSB, COURT PHOTO, CNN By Michelle Krupa, Dakin Andone, Travis Caldwell and Asher Moskowitz, CNN (CNN) — Both sides of his door had been secured with plywood and a lock, the man would later say, to stop him from getting out. For years, he’d only been given two sandwiches – egg or tuna salad, or
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Marriage applications Donovan Davis Simpkins, 20, and Joey Angelina Domino, 21, both of Union Star, Missouir. Alexei Gonzalez Diaz, 49, and Galina Gonzalez Pacheco, 49, both of St. Joseph. Juan Carlos Carrion Issac, 58, and Yudenia Arce Benavente, 49, both of St. Joseph. Sylvio Israel, 36, and Susan Katherine Derr, 52, both of St. Joseph. Ashton Dale Silcott William, 23, St. Joseph, and Hannah Danielle Hammond, 26, Elmer, Missouri. Joshua
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ADAMS BAR & GRILL 1612 Commercial St. Noncritical: Air vents for heating/cooling/return must be clean. ALCHEMY TEA 617 Felix St. No violations. BENTON CLUB 402 N. 7th St. Critical: Food held overnight or removed from original packaging must be labeled with a discard date. BOUDREAUX LOUISIANA 123 S. 6th St. Noncritical: Food stored on cloth
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Southpaw Frank Louis Properties LLC, 2112 St. Joseph Ave., dumpster, Huff Dumpster Rentals LLC. Krysten McCamy, 3207 St. Joseph Ave., solar, Ecovole, $21,060. Krysten McCamy, 3207 St. Joseph Ave., electrical, Ecovole, $21,060. Choice Property Investments LLC, 20 N. 8th St., alteration, Whites Property Maintenance, $1,749. Lorenzo Santos, 111 W. Missouri Ave., street access, K&M Concrete
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Thefts reported from March 3 to March 11 410 S. Belt Highway, vehicle theft at parking lot/garage. 810 S. 24th St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 1602 N. Woodbine Rd., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 1601 Commerce Ave., items stolen at grocery/super market. 6500 King Hill Ave., items stolen at grocery/super market. 627 S. 8th St.,
Continue Reading Arrests reported March 5 to March 11 Cortney Danielle Stewart, 36, 1400 N. 13th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Stephen Charles Blakely, 42, 2014 Jamesport St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Michael Preston Obanion, 30, 1814 Blackwell Rd., warrant for failure to appear in court. Laura Ann Evans, 37, 2902
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Deeds of trust reported from March 6 to March 12 Anh Nguyen, Vinh Lai to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Hurst Eastern Hills Extn Add LT 79 $25,000. William Walters, Libby Walters to Mutual Savings Assn., Linwood Place LT 17 PT LT 18 Blk 3 $161,500. Kristel Snodgrass, Joshua Snodgrass to JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 28 57 36 PT SE
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Meet Sky! Sky is a lovely gray-brown tabby with longish hair and a funny and sweet demeanor. Sky came to us from a fellow shelter in Missouri, and she has handled all the changes with grace. She is gentle and confident and loves to explore and meet new people. You can meet this happy cat
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Nancy Jane (Courtney) Holmes, 77, St. Joseph, passed away March 10, 2025. Nancy was born March 5, 1948, in Kirksville, Missouri. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Holmes; children Greg (Tricia), David (Christyl) Holmes. Nancy was a gem of a person who appreciated all that life gave her. The family will gather with friends
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Betty Jane (Myers) Harris, 96, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025. She was born March 12, 1929, to William and Eva Myers. Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Memorial Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Friends of the Animal Shelter of
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DEARBORN, Mo. – Charles “Chuck” Eugene Smith, 58, of Dearborn, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his home in Dearborn. He was born Nov. 6, 1966, in Joplin, Missouri, son of Betty and Charles Smith. Chuck worked for many years as a painting contractor, mostly with Scott Gann Construction. He enjoyed sports, especially
Continue ReadingIf you are a graduate of Benton High School, Class of 1965, please contact us on our Facebook (Benton High School, Saint Joseph, Mo. Class of 1965) for update of 60th class reunion.
Continue ReadingIf you are a graduate of Benton High School, Class of 1965, please contact us on our Facebook (Benton High School, Saint Joseph, Mo. Class of 1965) for update of 60th class reunion.
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Ron and Linda (Ball) Barbosa will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Friday, April 4, 2025. They were married on that date in 1975 at Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, in St. Joseph. Ron retired in 2022 after a 42 year banking career in downtown St. Joseph. Linda spent 40 years as an interior designer,
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Late Notices Russell Beers Russell Beers, 90, of St Joseph, died March 13, 2025. Service arrangements are pending under the direction of Rupp Funeral Home. Richard Henry Richard Henry 25, died March 12, 2025. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Rupp Funeral Home. Mary L. Lingo PLATTSBURG, Mo. -Mary Lou Lingo, 94, of Plattsburg,
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Bond issue Transparency for voters! What a novel idea. Just weeks before a new bond issue comes before voters, the Saint Joseph School District admits using a private, yet tax funded, e-mail account to “advise” recipients of information about the 2024 bond. How many times has this happened and not reported? Simple transparency! The most
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Outwander reports that 1,000 probationary employees recently were laid off by the National Park Service and there were an additional 700 resignations as part of federal workforce reductions under the Trump administration, creating operational challenges just before the busy season.
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Chalkbeat reports on the status of an initiative to block undocumented children from attending public school for free or inquire about students’ immigration status in ways that courts have held violate children’s educational rights.
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