GriefShare is a biblically based international program that helps people grieving the loss of a loved one. Locally Debbie Lyons is a facilitator of a group starting in the beginning of February. “GriefShare walks you through each week with different activities with different lessons,” Lyons said. “The videos are amazing from people with heartfelt passion
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With the recent blizzard and upcoming frigid temperatures, St. Joseph residents may be worried about a higher utility bill. Evergy, Spire and Missouri American Water have a few tips that help reduce the use of energy and water during the winter months.
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Law enforcement agencies across the area are warning individuals about “Brushing Scams” this holiday. The “brushing scam” begins when a person receives an unexpected package in the mail disguised as a gift, according to officials with St. Joseph, Missouri, Police Department. “And when you open the package, it’s quite possible you’ll be confused,” said SJPD
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The St. Joseph QuikTrip is located at 4312 Frederick Ave. and will open on Jan. 16.
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The owner of The Felix Street Pub took to social media to announce plans to close the business. The post states the final day of operations for the pub will be Feb. 28. Owners said that the pub still plans to have events until the closing, including karaoke nights and football potlucks. The space will
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Baldwin said chess has been known to improve life skills such as logic, empathy and discipline.
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Warm air will start to rush in today, but won’t last long. Arctic air returns this weekend.
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United Way of Greater St. Joseph invited members of their partner agencies to a breakfast and networking event on Wednesday morning. Many attendees were from partner agencies who collaborate with the United Way and they were able to meet others from partner agencies while enjoying a nice breakfast on Jan. 15. Kylee Strough, president of
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Environmental factors and a change in calculations are delaying the buildout of a detention pond slated for the Shoppes at North Village.
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U.S. and state flags will be flown at full-staff on Inauguration Day at state buildings and grounds in Missouri despite the date falling during a national mourning period for former President Jimmy Carter. Gov. Mike Kehoe signed an executive order and announced the decision on Wednesday that flags will be raised to full-mast on Monday,
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Members of the Maryville community honored an infant who was found dead at Mozingo Lake as the investigation into the case continues. The city of Maryville organized a graveside memorial service for the baby boy Thursday at Oak Hill Cemetery, where a crowd gathered and silently listened as a local pastor shared scriptures and led
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Police have identified a person of interest after a newborn baby’s body was found last month at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park, and a memorial event is set for the infant on Thursday. The baby boy’s body was found on the morning of May 25 in a remote area of the park by an employee who
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After a newborn infant was found deceased over the weekend near Mozingo Lake in Maryville, officials are pointing to resources and solutions for those who need to surrender a child. Maryville Public Safety is still investigating the cause of death and circumstances, and interim Police Chief Mike Stolte said no further information will be released
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St. Joseph’s roads have been largely plowed and residents are no longer trapped within their homes, however, the receding snow is revealing damage from the historic snowfall on asphalt and pavement throughout the city.
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One day or day one? That’s the question many people will ask themselves as they prepare to begin a New Year’s resolution. Heading into 2024, 32% of Americans wanted to eat healthier in the new year according to Forbes. Jessica Smith, a dietitian at Hy-Vee, offered tips to those wanting to do the same this new
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Sunday’s winter storm has finally exited the Mid-Missouri River Valley after producing blizzard conditions and covering the region in a blanket of heavy snow. For the first time since December 2009, St. Joseph and surrounding areas tallied double-digit snowfall totals. The final observations are as follows: Atchison: 15″ St. Joseph: 16″ Cameron: 13″ Savannah: 16″
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Local crews put the finishing touches on an all-new monument this Tuesday morning which is meant to welcome visitors to St. Joseph’s South Side.
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Items missing from the St. Joseph Fire Fighter’s IAFF Local 77.
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Amelia Moore of Bomgaars in St. Joseph, said when considering purchasing a generator, potential buyers should determine how many watts and what kind of fuel they want to use to guide them in the buying process.
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By Ashley Luthans For children who didn’t want to stay up until midnight on Tuesday evening — New Year’s Eve, the East Hills Library hosted a day-time party instead. The “Noon Year’s Eve” party at the library, located at 502 N. Woodbine Street, began at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, with a balloon drop
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By NewsPress Now St. Joseph residents have one last chance to experience the spirit of the holidays through one of the city’s longest-running traditions. The Holiday Park light display at Krug Park will be open for its final days from 6 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. The South
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By Cameron Montemayor Trail builders are making strides in development of a new and improved bike track for St. Joseph’s River Bluff Trails Park at Huston-Wyeth Park. Construction is now full speed ahead on the park’s new pump track and jump courses, a circuit of rolling hills and banked turns acting as a training course,
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By Ashley Luthans Christmas is in the rearview mirror and the whirlwind of wrapping paper, tape, cardboard and ribbons has left people wondering what they should do with the mess. Many individuals and families woke up on Thursday, Dec. 26, thinking about what they will do with all of the Christmas aftermath. Although it is
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By Kyle Schmidt The Young Men’s Christian Association of St. Joseph currently sits with $13 million to go towards a public aquatic facility, the organization needs roughly $15 million for the facility to be built. The initial end of year deadline has been extended until the end of April, and the YMCA are preparing for
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By NewsPress Now The St. Joseph Fire Fighter’s IAFF Local 77 shared details on social media about a break-in at its union hall this week. IAFF Local 77 President Skyler White posted on the organization’s Facebook page that several items were missing after a person or persons forced entry in to the building. Those items
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By Nicole Scott Colonel Eric T. Olsen, the Superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol announced on Thursday afternoon that he will be retiring effective Feb. 1. Colonel Olsen is the 24th Superintendent of the MSHP and has put 34-years into the state agency. “I appreciate the support and friendships I have made across the
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By NewsPress Now The Missouri State Highway Patrol released the Christmas Holiday Counting Period statistics for 2024 and reports that there were three fatalities. According to the MSHP report, “Three people died in traffic crashes during the 30-hour counting period, which began at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24 and ended at 11:59 p.m. on
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By NewsPress Now The Kansas Highway Patrol reports that two individuals are injured and one is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Doniphan County, Kansas, on Christmas day. According to the KHP report at approximately 8:41 a.m. on Dec. 25, one vehicle was driving north on Kansas Highway Seven while the second vehicle was heading
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By Cameron Montemayor More than 40 years after the first holiday lights illuminated Krug Park to the awe of St. Joseph residents, the month-long event stands as one of the City’s greatest traditions. With the Holiday Park’s biggest rush of the season approaching, staff with the St. Joseph Parks and Recreation Department take great pride
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By Cameron Montemayor A multi-million dollar project designed to reshape the South Side intersection at Alabama Street and U.S. Highway 59 is being targeted for next spring, according to Missouri Department of Transportation officials. While no formal schedule for construction has been set at this time, MoDOT is targeting early spring of 2025 for the
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