Local couple named March’s Hometown Heroes
Rich and Tami Claycomb were awarded News-Press NOW’s Hometown Heroes for the month of March.
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St. Joseph native becomes Sentinel guard
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A St. Joseph native and military member has earned the position of a Sentinel guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Awarded the 732nd badge since it was first established in 1958, Josh Habeeb is now a Sentinel guard. With a prestigious position like this, his accomplishment was
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Occupants shaken up after shot hits salon
A local business is cleaning up after having a window shot out Thursday morning.
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Women serving justice in Buchanan County
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Many women have made their mark in the judiciary across the country, with three locals standing out as trailblazers who are breaking barriers in Buchanan County’s legal system. Michelle Davidson, Kate Schaefer, and Rebecca Spencer have worked to attain their current positions, achieving some history for women locally. Their
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TNA welcomes The Hardy Boyz in St. joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — What started as two young brothers playing in a makeshift wrestling ring in their backyard birthed one of the sport’s best-known tag teams. Matt and Jeff Hardy, known as “The Hardy Boyz,” are a dynamic duo in professional wrestling. They are known for their innovative matches, particularly in World
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Parade grand marshals bring Irish legacy to St. Patrick’s Day event
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Irish roots run deep for the family heading St. Joseph’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, with a legacy that stretches back to County Cork on the Emerald Isle. The Supple family will act as grand marshals for this year’s parade, which begins at noon on Saturday, March 15, at Frederick
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Cajun eatery makes small move downtown
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) Serving Cajun cuisine and an atmosphere to match, Boudreaux’s Louisiana Seafood and Steaks has moved locations downtown. The move marks a new chapter for the restaurant while maintaining its commitment to serving the same Cajon flavors that have made it a staple downtown. Previously located on corner of Jules and
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Firefighters respond to fire call on Southeast Moore Road
Emergency crews responded to a reported structure fire around 7 p.m. Thursday in St. Joseph. The stretch of Southeast Moore Road, near the intersection of State Route 371, was blocked off by the Buchanan County Sheriff’s officers. The St. Joseph Fire Department and local law enforcement were working the scene. When News-Press NOW arrived, no
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Two-highschool model’s impact on athletes
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph school district’s plan to move to a two-high school model raises concerns that some student athletes could have fewer chances to make sports teams. According to local school and sports leaders reducing three schools to two will not impact young players negatively. Brett Esley, director of
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Comprehensive data shows infants in need of childcare
Child Care aware of Missouri (CCAMO), an organization dedicated to evaluating childcare supply for nearly 25 years, shares the newest care report for Missouri and Buchanan County. Based out of St. Louis, Missouri, the non-profit is focused on comprehensive data of early childhood educational systems. This specific data report was used for the coalition Kids
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Black entrepreneur and owner of Big Daddy’s BBQ shares his legacy
The owner of Big Daddy’s BBQ is continuing his parents’ legacy and expanding his restaurant to achieve continued success. Malkaam Muhammad, a St. Joseph native and black entrepreneur has been in the restaurant business since COVID with his food truck. After 4 years, he opened up a physical location at 2121 Francis St. As he
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Savannah cheerleaders show school spirit after national win
The Savannah cheerleading team brought their national champion spirit to their pep rally on Friday after their JAMZ national win.
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Boy Scouts of America Si Rositzky Service Center
Some Chiefs fans have loved the team for 50 years, but for babies in the Mosaic Nursery, their support for the Chiefs just began. Since 2019, Registered Nurse Joy May has dressed babies in the Mosaic Nursey in Chiefs gear to get the community’s families involved. “This idea started in 2019,” May said. “I was
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Mosaic nursery babies are ready for Super Bowl 59
Some Chiefs fans have loved the team for 50 years, but for babies in the Mosaic Nursery, their support for the Chiefs just began. Since 2019, Registered Nurse Joy May has dressed babies in the Mosaic Nursey in Chiefs gear to get the community’s families involved. “This idea started in 2019,” May said. “I was
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Local Eagle Scouts share experience as Scouting America turns 115
A well-known Scouting organization is celebrating its 115th birthday with an official name change. The Boy Scouts became Scouting America on Feb. 8. The planned name change was announced last spring as part of an effort to be more inclusive after the organization started allowing girls to join its ranks. Maggie Krause, who has been
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Local universities back to drawing board after DEI backlash
Faculty and staff at Northwest Missouri State University received word that changes are on the way for the DEI programs at the school.
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Building a Dream by crafting beds
A good night’s sleep is important to many, but especially young children who are learning and developing. On Friday afternoon, Jan. 24, students, faculty and staff honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by working with Missouri Western State University’s Center for Service, participating in the fourth annual “What Are You Doing for Others” day
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City officials and property staff, updates on recent building collapse
Property management with Jasack Property and a St. Joseph, Missouri -Official have updates about the recent building collapse at 10th and Patee streets. Juston Carr, Property Maintenance Manager with the City of St. Joseph, said the future of the building does not look promising as too much damage has taken place. “What I’ve seen now is
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SJPD investigates building collapse at Tenth, Patee streets
The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating a building collapse on the corner of 10th and Patee streets that happened on Monday evening, Jan. 27. Assistant Fire Chief, Jamey McVicker told News-Press NOW on Tuesday, Jan. 28, the protocol for when they first arrived on the scene. “We had a regular response, which is about
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