One injured in crash near Belt Entertainment
Local police, fire and EMS crews responded to a crash Friday along North Belt Highway.
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Open conversations can be the best defense against juvenile drug overdoses
It’s easier than ever for a child or teenager to access life-threatening drugs like crystal meth, cocaine, heroine and opioids like fentanyl, and it’s up to parents and guardians to be the barrier between their kids and an accidental overdose. According to a KFF analysis, in 2023, 539 adolescents died from a fentanyl overdose. These
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Former Board member raises concerns for Prop 2 bond measure ahead of election day
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the April 8 General Municipal Election inches closer, one former School Board member is expressing concerns about the impact of the Prop 2 bond measure. Ken Reeder, a candidate for a seat on the St. Joseph School District Board of Education, has been the only candidate who doesn’t
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Cordonnier reflects on career on final day with fire department
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Firefighting for the city of St. Joseph is a family tradition for retiring Fire Chief Kenny Cordonnier. The Cordonnier firefighting lineage in St. Joseph dates back to 1958 when Kenny’s father, Lawrence “Tink” Cordonnier, began his career with the St. Joseph Fire Department. “”Throughout the country, you’ll
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Bull riding tour finals come to St. Joseph
The Amped Up Pro Bull Riding Tour returns to Civic Arena in Downtown St. Joseph this weekend.
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Allied Arts Council kicks off annual donor campaign
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Allied Arts Council is hosting its annual Arts Fund Campaign to support its seven funded agencies that bring the arts to St. Joseph. Whether it’s the latest symphony performance, an award-winning musical or educating kids on the magic of the theatre, the Allied Arts Council is asking the
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Skate shop reopening in new Downtown location
Devil’s Island Skateboard Co. is opening for the first time at its 114 S. 8th St. location on April 5th to coincide with the Downtown Wine & Beer Walk.
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Local 8-year-old donates savings to ‘help the babies’ at Safe Haven Baby Box
SAVANNAH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A student from Andrew County, 8-year-old Noah Noland, donated his savings to Savannah’s Safe Haven Baby Box.
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Chris Coy tosses complete game as Benton wins third straight
Clouds hung low over Hyde Park on Thursday evening as Benton crossed the road to face Class 5’s St. Pius X, a team eager for revenge after last year’s state tournament loss. Despite a late push from the Warriors, the Cardinals held firm for a 2-1 win, marking their third straight victory.
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Live organ donations can save time and increase transplant success
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Many people think of organ donation as something that occurs after the death of the donor; however, live organ donations are on the upswing in the U.S.Last year, over 7,000 people donated live organs and tissue, saving tens of thousands of lives. Missouri tissue and organ registry coordinator Ian
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MWSU associate professor receives Governor’s Award
Dr. Evan Elizabeth Hart is the 2025 recipient of the Missouri Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.
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Officials address dangers of Belt Highway speeding for motorcyclist
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Since 2023, a motorcycle fatality has occurred along the Belt Highway each year, and St. Joseph police are taking note of the cause. As a member of the St. Joseph Police Department’s Traffic Unit, Sgt. James Tonn knows more than he’d like to about the devastating impact of a
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Stuber Health thanks Life Changers with luncheon
Thursday’s LifeChangers luncheon served as a way for the Social Welfare Board to thank the community as well as encourage further assistance through donations and volunteering.
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Alabama Street/Route 59 intersection project delayed again
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A major intersection improvement project planned for south St. Joseph will now begin in late April. Improvements at U.S. Route 59 and Alabama Street originally scheduled for April 1 have now been delayed until Monday, April 21, due to pre-construction utility work in the area. The $8.3 million project
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Housing Authority clearing land for low-income housing
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The planned demolition of a mobile home park will clear the way for low-income and fair market housing. St. Joseph Housing Authority staff are seeking funding to demolish a mobile home park across from the organization’s office at 2902 S 36th St. “Our goal is not only to
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Theatre students headed to state
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Lafayette High School’s theatre department is taking its one-act play to state.
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YMCA gears up to host Pedal for the Pool
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The final push to reach the goal of $15 million for a public aquatic facility is on. The YMCA is planning a Pedal for the Pool fundraiser to bring in some of the remaining money needed to build the facility at 3601 N. Village Drive. “We’ve had so much
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Pony Express mail service’s 165th anniversary celebration begins
The Pony Express National Museum at 914 Penn St. is celebrating the 165th anniversary of Pony Express rider Johnny Fry leaving the stables on April 3, 1860.
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Behavioral Health Urgent Care Clinic reports increase in clinic usage
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Family Guidance Center for Behavioral Healthcare has seen a notable uptick in patients at its urgent care clinic. The Behavioral Health Urgent Care Clinic at 4906 Frederick Ave. is nearing its second year of operating since launching in March of 2023. Roughly 1,300 individuals have received treatment for
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Local libraries prepare to celebrate National Library Week
The theme of National Library Week is ‘Drawn to the Library’.
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Proving what’s possible: Elliott Murphy’s road to a title
Many standout athletes have not only competed in the area but have also called St. Joseph home, etching their names into history by lifting that signature state championship trophy. However, only a select few have gone on to capture a championship at the collegiate or professional level.
For one Bishop LeBlond alum, that dream has become a reality, as he now holds the title of national champion.
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One man in custody after multiple crashes
One driver was taken into custody by the St. Joseph Police Department after a hit-and-run crash Wednesday evening.
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Spring gardening begins with good soil and sharp tools
As local gardeners slowly make their way outside again, a local expert reminds gardeners of the importance of safety and variety.
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Missouri push to curb Chinese-made drones receives objections from law enforcement
A bill targeting foreign-manufactured drones drew opposition Monday from Missouri law enforcement officials and public utility representatives.
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Missouri House Bill aims to protect minors’ privacy in public records
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A bill that protects information related to minors is advancing through the Missouri legislature. Missouri House Bill 145, sponsored by Rep. Bill Falkner, R-St. Joseph, has been debated and perfected. The measure aims to allow public records containing personally identifiable information about minors under 18 held by local public
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St. Joseph seeking candidates to fill open municipal judge spot
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph is seeking candidates to fill its open municipal judge position following the death of Ted Elo. City officials announced that Elo, a longtime city attorney and St. Joseph’s municipal judge since 2022, died at age 65 on Sunday. Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit a resume to
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SJSD officials break down what happens after the results of Prop 2
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With the election less than a week away, the results of the Proposition 2 bond measure are now in the hands of voters. In previous News-Press NOW reporting, we’ve broken down some of the costs, amenities offered and what the measure’s passing would mean for the South Side. Timeline
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See St. Joseph: dances, trots and swaps
Roughly 250 people showed up to support the Freudenthal Center for Parkinson’s Disease in the last year’s Tulip Trot.
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Bridges to receive repairs in Northwest Missouri
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Several MODOT bridge projects are set to begin in Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton and DeKalb Counties.
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Local artist teaches students how to make dollhouse miniatures
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Longtime haunted dollhouse miniaturist Pat Benedict passed down her knowledge to help others in the community bring their own figurines to life. “People love Halloween and they love this type of magical stuff,” Benedict said. “This gives them an opportunity to create their own and also learn about sculpting
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