Choral Experience set for first performance
A new choral group in St. Joseph is making plans for its debut concert.
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Summer camp offered for young inventors
Families can sign kids up now for a summer camp aimed at sparking their curiosity.
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Season finale symphony performance set for April 19
Tickets are on sale for the Saint Joseph Symphony’s final show of its 65th anniversary season.
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Group plans Downtown cleanup on Saturday
Volunteers are being asked to join an effort this weekend to clean up litter around the Downtown area.
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Author to bring message of kindness to Saturday library talk
The author of a children’s book focusing on kindness will be in St. Joseph this weekend for a special event.
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Crash leaves two boys injured seriously
Two boys are in the hospital with serious injuries following a crash late Sunday north of Bethany, Missouri.
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Hoffman heading ClearSky Rehabilitation
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local rehabilitation facility has a new leader. Debbie Hoffman is now chief executive officer of ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Elwood-St. Joseph. The 30-bed facility provides rehabilitative care to people recovering from injuries, illnesses or medically-complex conditions. Hoffman, who is a registered nurse, has more than 30 years of healthcare experience, including leadership
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Albrecht-Kemper spotlighting printmaking exhibit
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new exhibit is on display at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art. “Screen, Block, Plate, & Stone: Printmaking” will be on display through Sunday, May 4, at the museum at 2818 Frederick Ave. The exhibit traces the history of printmaking and showcases works by celebrated artists. Included are prints
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Museum hosting contest for 165th anniversary of the Pony Express
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Pony Express Museum is having a contest to celebrate a big anniversary. Museum staff are asking people to make a list of locations that feature the words “Pony Express” in Missouri and Kansas. The contest honors the 165th anniversary of the Pony Express, which started in 1860 and
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Lobina joining Missouri Western in workforce development role
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Workforce development efforts at Missouri Western State University are getting a boost with the addition of a new staff member. Rebecca Lobina is the university’s new director of workforce development. Lobina, currently continuing professional education director at Northwest Missouri State and the regional director of the Missouri Small Business Development
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Woman charged with abuse in cat’s death
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Wathena, Kansas, woman faces a misdemeanor charge of animal abuse for causing a cat’s death. Kylie Barmann, 31, is alleged to have abused the cat at a St. Joseph residence on Jan. 20. According to a probable cause statement, she caused the animal’s death by throwing it repeatedly
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Maysville man to join regents board at NorthwestMaysville man to join regents board at Northwest
MARYVILLE, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new member is joining the Northwest Missouri State University Board of Regents. Steve Black, of Maysville, was appointed to the board by Gov. Mike Kehoe. Black is a cattle and grain farmer and business consultant. He previously worked at Johnson Controls, Inc., where served as vice president of air distribution
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Two-week delay on start of Route 59 and Alabama project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Work on a major South Side road project will begin a few weeks later than scheduled. Pre-construction utility work is delaying the start of an intersection improvement project at U.S. Route 59 and Alabama Street to Tuesday, April 1. The project was scheduled to start on March 18. Amino
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Two charged in deaths of Chiefs fans found outside KC home in 2024
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Drug distribution and manslaughter charges are filed in Platte County against two men in the deaths of three Kansas City Chiefs fans whose bodies were discovered outside a home more than a year ago. Jordan Willis and Ivory Carson are each charged with distribution of a controlled substance and
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Rotary spaghetti dinner set for Friday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Residents can enjoy an Italian meal and support local initiatives at a fundraiser this Friday. Eastside Rotary’s 42nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner is offered from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 7, at Ashland United Methodist Church, 2711 Ashland Ave. The meal includes spaghetti with a homemade sauce, salad, bread
Continue Reading Severn, Danford appointed to Missouri Western board
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Two local men are joining the Missouri Western State University Board of Governors. Bill Severn, of Country Club and Thaddus “Dan” Danford of Kansas City, were appointed to the board by Gov. Mike Kehoe. Severn is an executive vice president for the News-Press and Gazette Company, where he has
Continue Reading Albers, Michalski appointed to Missouri Western board
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University’s Board of Governors has two new members Scott Albers of Country Club and Todd Michalski of St. Joseph have been added to the board by Gov. Mike Kehoe. Albers is the president of Public Refrigerated Warehousing at Nor-Am Cold Storage. He serves on the board of the
Continue Reading Charges filed in St. Joseph drug bust
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Three St. Joseph men face drug charges stemming from an investigation between two local law enforcement agencies. Officers with the Buchanan County Drug Strike Force and St. Joseph Police Department Street Crimes Unit served a search warrant at 2801 Angelique St. on Feb. 28, seizing cocaine, methamphetamine and more
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Chili Challenge raises $130,000
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A weekend chili competition is paying off for one local agency. UCP’s Heart of America Chili Challenge, which was held on Sunday, raised $130,000. Agency leaders said the annual event is UCP’s only fundraiser and the money raised supports services for local children and adults with disabilities. Winners were announced
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2025 Apple Blossom parade has military theme
Members of the military will receive a shout out at the 2025 Apple Blossom Parade, which has “Salute” as its theme. The parade is set for Saturday, May 3, and will start at 9:30 a.m. at Noyes and Frederick before heading Downtown. Entries are now being accepted. “The theme this year celebrates all branches of our
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Atkins named to lead parks department
The city has named a new leader for its parks department. Jeff Atkins, currently the assistant director of parks and recreation, will take over as the department’s leader on April 5. He will replace Chuck Kempf, who is retiring. Retiring director Chuck Kempf has worked together with Atkins for the last 20 years stating, “Jeff
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Karnes back open at Belt Highway intersection
A Belt Highway intersection is back open a month after a traffic accident that damaged a signal and caused it to close. Traffic is again allowed through Belt Highway and Karnes Road and signals are functioning. The intersection was closed following a vehicle crash which extensively damaged the traffic signal mast arm over southbound Belt
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Charge filed against man who pointed gun at officer outside grocery store
A St. Joseph man faces a charge of first-degree assault in an incident that involved an officer firing his gun outside a local grocery store. Trevor Szuba is charged in the Jan. 31 incident outside Price Chopper, 2219 N. Belt Highway. According to a probable cause statement filed in the case, a St. Joseph Police Department
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USDA speaker, cost-sharing program topics of Friday event for farmers
Area farmers are invited to an educational event highlighting USDA surveys and a new cost-sharing program for nutrient management. The event, organized by the soil and water conservation districts in Buchanan and Andrew counties, begins at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, at the East Hills Library, 502 N. Woodbine Road. Andrea and Mitch Rice will give details
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Entries open for Apple Blossom pageant
Contestants can now sign up for next month’s annual Apple Blossom pageant. The event begins at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, at the Missouri Theater. Girls ages 7 through 19 can sign up at www.appleblossomparade.com under the “royalty pageant” tab. There are categories for princess (ages 7 through 10), junior queen (ages 11 through
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Maryville fire leaves one man dead
A man is dead and the Missouri State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating after an early morning fire Monday in Maryville, Missouri. Crews from the Maryville Fire Department arrived shortly after 4 a.m. to a home on Chick Avenue after a passerby reported seeing flames coming from the home, officials said. A woman confirmed to firefighters
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Cemeteries ask for items to be removed for cleanup
St. Joseph Memorial Park and Mount Auburn Cemetery will conduct its semi-annual cemetery cleanup on Monday, March 3. Cemetery staff will clear all flowers, decorations and additional items off every grave to mow and conduct maintenance of the cemetery grounds. Community members are asked to remove any items that they wish to keep by the
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United Cerebral Palsy Chili Cook-Off set for Sunday
With temperatures warming up, there’s still a chance to get your chili fix while also helping local people with special needs this weekend. United Cerebral Palsy will have its 39th Anniversary Chili Cook-Off Sunday, March 2, at the Civic Arena, Fourth and Felix streets. The event is a major fundraiser for the agency, and all
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History talk series starting in Maysville
The DeKalb County Historical Society is beginning a new series of live presentations highlighting different topics. The first “Experience History” presentation is by reenactor Anna Smith, portraying Massachusetts colonist Deborah Samson at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, at the June Conley Building, 701 E. Main St., Maysville, Missouri. Samson disguised herself as a man and
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New degree completion partnership for North Central students
Students at North Central Missouri College have a new option to complete their degree. The two-year community college has established a partnership with Central Methodist University called Degree Completion – Education Pathway. It is offered to transfer students from North Central who wish to earn a Bachelor of Education degree. Students will be able to
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