Ashley Luthans, Author at News-Press NOW

New Generation Singers celebrate anniversary

April 16, 2025 11:56 am Ashley Luthans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local choral group for students is celebrating 55 years.

Professional cornhole player Ryker Wells celebrates accomplishments

April 14, 2025 10:39 am Ashley Luthans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local man has proven himself a force to be reckoned with in the professional cornhole world.

New food truck opens in St. Joseph

April 12, 2025 3:38 pm Ashley Luthans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new food truck had its grand opening on Saturday, April 12, bringing some “nostalgia” back to the Southside.

St. Joseph residents run to support local animals

April 12, 2025 10:20 am Ashley Luthans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Community members gathered on Saturday morning to run/walk in a 5K benefiting the Friends of the Animal Shelter.

Summit addresses substance use with teens

April 11, 2025 10:06 am Ashley Luthans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — High school students learned about the connection between mental health and substance use through a summit hosted by the Youth Alliance on Friday.

Children’s Fair returning to Civic Arena

April 8, 2025 2:44 pm Ashley Luthans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An annual educational event for children ages 6 and under will take place at the Civic Arena on Tuesday, April 15.

Imagine Eleven announces 2025 lineup

April 8, 2025 2:10 pm Ashley Luthans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local concert series is returning to St. Joseph starting on June 1. Imagine Eleven is a free summer concert series hosted at Coleman Hawkins Park, Seventh and Felix St., every Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. This year’s lineup includes: Swift Kik – June 1 Phil Vandel Band

Clothing store opens in South Side St. Joseph

April 8, 2025 10:37 am Ashley Luthans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new discount clothing store had its grand opening in St. Joseph on Tuesday morning.

Local organizations team up for blood drive

April 6, 2025 2:20 pm Ashley Luthans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A community blood drive is set to take place at the Downtown Library next week. On Friday, April 11, the Community Blood Center and Downtown Library will team up to collect much-needed donations from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. To make an appointment, visit savealifenow.org/group and enter group code: EI3N.

Benton High School set to perform “Puffs — The Play”

April 5, 2025 4:30 pm Ashley Luthans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Benton High School’s theatre department will present “Puffs — The Play” beginning next week. The show will be performed at Benton’s auditorium at 5655 S. Fourth Street, at 7 p.m. each night from April 10 through 12. Tickets are $8 for adults and $3 for students and can be

St. Joseph residents participate in ‘HANDS OFF!’ protest

April 5, 2025 12:47 pm Ashley Luthans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph residents gathered at the sidewalks along the intersection of the Belt Highway and Frederick Ave. on Saturday to peacefully protest against President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.

Local 8-year-old donates savings to ‘help the babies’ at Safe Haven Baby Box

April 4, 2025 10:07 am Ashley Luthans

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.

Theatre students headed to state

April 3, 2025 11:58 am Ashley Luthans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Lafayette High School’s theatre department is taking its one-act play to state.

Bridges to receive repairs in Northwest Missouri

April 2, 2025 11:48 am Ashley Luthans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Several MODOT bridge projects are set to begin in Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton and DeKalb Counties.

National art contest encourages students to share thoughts about the U.S.

April 1, 2025 2:14 pm Ashley Luthans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In order to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States, students are invited to share their perspective on what America means to them in a national art contest.

April brings attention to Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention

April 1, 2025 11:48 am Ashley Luthans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAM), calling attention to sexual violence.

Local man wins award for contributions to Water Protection

March 30, 2025 1:00 pm Ashley Luthans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Billy Nolan, the assistant superintendent of Water Protection in St. Joseph, was given the Operator of the Year award for a large facility through the Missouri Water Environment Association.

Volunteers ‘beautify’ Downtown on Saturday

March 29, 2025 11:03 am Ashley Luthans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Downtown event on Saturday morning invited volunteers out to clean litter in St. Joseph. The event, hosted by Beautify St. Joseph and Main Street St. Joseph, aimed to help clean Downtown and bring awareness about the litter problem. Christy George, the president of Main Street St. Joseph, expressed

Whiskey, cigar festival takes place Friday

March 28, 2025 10:27 am Ashley Luthans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The third annual Olde Fashioned Toasts and Smokes whiskey and cigar festival is taking place at Castle Bridge Event Center on Friday.

U.S. 36 bridge construction taking place in Brown County

March 27, 2025 3:26 pm Ashley Luthans

HIAWATHA, Ks. (News-Press NOW) — Starting on Thursday, March 27, repairs will begin on a U.S. 36 bridge one half mile west of the U.S. 36/U.S. 73 intersection in Brown County, Kansas.

Remington Nature Center upgrading sidewalks

March 26, 2025 3:25 pm Ashley Luthans

The Remington Nature Center is planning some upgrades.

Business women of St. Joseph share their stories

March 26, 2025 11:38 am Ashley Luthans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — While business may have been a man’s world in the past, women now are finding equal footing in leadership roles. Natalie Hawn, the president and CEO of the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce, said a favorite part of her job has been helping businesses grow. “I really enjoyed cultivating

Randy Travis coming to St. Joseph

March 26, 2025 10:05 am Ashley Luthans

A country music legend is set to visit in St. Joseph in September.

All Majors Career Fair benefits Missouri Western students

March 25, 2025 4:01 pm Ashley Luthans

An event at Missouri Western State University is giving students a leg up on their future.

Polar Plunge raises money for Special Olympics Missouri

March 22, 2025 2:15 pm Ashley Luthans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Saturday afternoon, St. Joseph residents gathered to plunge into polar waters for Special Olympics Missouri.

United Way hosting meeting for nonprofits

March 22, 2025 8:00 am Ashley Luthans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — United Way of Greater St. Joseph is hosting a meeting next week to discuss volunteering with nonprofit organizations.

Symphony to bring Mozart’s ‘Requiem’ to the Missouri Theater

March 21, 2025 2:10 pm Ashley Luthans

The Saint Joseph Symphony, along with the Saint Joseph Community Chorus and Benedictine College Chamber Choir, will perform Mozart’s “Requiem” on Saturday at the Missouri Theater.

Country singer Parker McCollum to perform in St. Joseph

March 21, 2025 1:48 pm Ashley Luthans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Country singer Parker McCollum will visit St. Joseph for a show at the Civic Arena on Thursday, Oct. 9.

Babe Cave brings new salon to Savannah

March 20, 2025 10:35 am Ashley Luthans

SAVANNAH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new salon offering a variety of services is set to open in Savannah later this month.

Volunteer opportunities available for retirees

March 19, 2025 7:08 pm Ashley Luthans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Young at Heart Resources and Give 5 are partnering to provide retirees with volunteer opportunities in the area.