ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In an ever-changing housing market, the demand for rental properties has exceeded the supply in St. Joseph.Joshua Johnson of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services/Stein & Summers Real Estate said, while various rental property managers like his own company try their best to place people in good homes with affordable rents,
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City of St. Joseph facilities normally open on Sunday’s will be closed in observance of the Easter holiday. With Easter Sunday being on Sunday, April 20, all City offices, the landfill, recycling center, REC center and the Remington Nature Center will be closed. City facilities will resume to normal
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — United Way Success by 6 is offering parents, guardians, caregivers and childcare monthly sessions on conscious discipline. The next session on the series will take place from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22 in the Wyatt Park Christian Fellowship Church Fellowship Hall, located at 2623 Mitchell
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Progressive Community Services hosted The Missouri State Treasurers office and Missouri ABLE on Thursday for an informational session on MO ABLE accounts. MO ABLE is a savings program that aims to help people with disabilities with financial independence and security. “We need to make sure that everybody can live
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Although it’s early in 2025, seventeen United Way partner agencies are making presentations to United Way for 2026 funding.Each year, volunteers assist the United Way Board and Investment Council in determining how United Way of Greater St. Joseph funds will be distributed. Community volunteer Donna Zion, of North American
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The Juried Undergraduate Exhibition will feature artwork from university and college students nationwide.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One professor from Northwest Missouri State University received the Governor’s Award for Excellence from Governor Mike Kehoe in Jefferson City on April 2. Shelly Hiatt is a professor of counseling at NWMSU’s School of Health and Wellness. Hiatt joined Northwest’s faculty in 1997 and teaches courses related to psychology
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A free Missouri Child Identification event at the East Hills Mall this weekend will give families a measure of protection against missing or abducted children. Girls and boys ages 11-21 are statistically most susceptible to becoming missing and the Missouri Child Identification Program (MOCHIP) is designed to help parents and
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Two men are injured after a Wednesday afternoon motorcycle crash near Savannah.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One local parade has been rescheduled from Saturday, April 19 to Saturday, May 17. The Northside Parade will still begin at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Middleton Street and St. Joseph Avenue. The parade route will continue north along St. Joseph Avenue and will end at Brothers Market.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Spire customers in St. Joseph and surrounding areas could see their gas bills increase by as much as $14 a month starting this October, the latest utility cost adjustment for many households. Residents will get the chance to ask questions and speak at one of five statewide public hearings
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A man has been convicted in a first-of-its-kind case in Buchanan County following the implementation of a new law. Gabriel Paredes, 24, of Houston was found guilty this week on a charge of aggravated fleeing in a motor vehicle involving a Jan. 2 incident. It is the first case
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A golf tournament coming up in May aims to help support kids in need of mentorship. The Big Swing Golf Tournament to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Joseph is set to take place on Monday, May 12, at Moila Golf Course. A shotgun start is set for 8 a.m. The
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One of St. Joseph’s longest-serving organizations was honored for more than a century of community service by the group’s international board of directors. Members of the St. Joseph Sertoma Club were recognized with a $5,000 donation as part of a special ceremony at San Jose Steakhouse on Tuesday. Sertoma
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local choral group for students is celebrating 55 years.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local animal rescue is getting a boost thanks to a grant from a charitable organization. The Mary Margaret Hodgin Fund of the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri has given $10,500 to M’Shoogy’s to purchase new kennels. M’Shoogy’s, based in Savannah, rescues injured, abandoned and abused dogs and cats
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph City Manager Mike Schumacher will be the speaker at the Buchanan County Women’s Democratic Club meeting at noon on Tuesday, April 22, at San Jose Steakhouse, 4015 S. Belt Highway.  The meeting is open to the public. Those attending can arrive at 11 a.m. if they would like to order
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After announcing his departure during a Board reorganization session, Rick Gehring has issued a statement to the St. Joseph community. During Monday night’s meeting, Gehring made mention of “protecting his peace”. “I’ve made the decision to step down from the St. Joseph School Board. It wasn’t something I had
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Students in the community are able to explore possible career opportunities with the Missouri Air National Guard. The 139th Airlift Wing hosted its biannual career fair at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base with 650 students in attendance. The event will allow students to talk to Airmen specializing in different careers
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County Prosecutor’s Office has completed it’s investigation conducted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol of an officer involved shooting on Thursday, March 27. According to a press release sent Wednesday, after a careful examination of all materials and evidence submitted, no criminal charges will be filed against
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Many businesses are being impacted from the tariff increases.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local woman is among the inaugural members of an organization dedicated to serving as goodwill ambassadors for Missouri. Marci Bennett, executive director of the St. Joseph Convention & Visitors Bureau, has been named a Missouri Cherry Blossom colonel by the Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival in Marshfield, Missouri. She also will
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Foundation honored local educators at a banquet Tuesday evening. The 19th Annual Tribute to St. Joseph Teachers and Staff Banquet will highlighted the Teacher of the Year, Support Person of the Year, Innovator of the Year and Apple Seed Grant recipients. “This is actually
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local elected officials signaled their approval of a plan to help finance two state-of-the-art hotels and a new conference center on Frederick Avenue, with new designs showing the scale of the proposed facilities. Councilmembers on Monday approved a resolution of intent to issue $60 million in industrial revenue bonds to
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Families are invited to a special event next month at the St. Joseph Arts Academy. The free St. Joseph Kids Make Music Day will be from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, at 2027 North 36th St. It will include live performances by students and faculty along with an instrument
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Youth Alliance’s annual Children’s Fair is taking place on Tuesday at the St. Joseph Civic Arena to help kids develop a love for reading. The event included entertainment, interactive stations, book-themed activities and more. The morning session started at 9 a.m. with an evening session beginning at 5:30
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Drivers will see some ramp closures on Wednesday just north of St. Joseph as a resurfacing project continues on Interstate 29. Four ramps will be closed at various times between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on April 16 in Andrew County as crews from Herzog Contracting Corp., working with
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An Amity, Missouri man is in the hospital with serious injuries after a one-car crash in Clinton County.
Continue Reading ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Rick Gehring, a St. Joseph School District Board of Education member, announced his resignation at Monday’s annual reorganization meeting. Gehring mentioned having a “hard time” continuing his position on the board and is looking to “protect his peace.” The BOE will seek out applications from community members to fill
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new indoor pool is closer to reality at the YMCA, thanks to a fundraiser held Monday morning. Volunteers started biking at 5:30 a.m. Monday with a goal of raising $5,000 for the pool. That milestone was crushed early on, with callers continuing to donate throughout the event, which
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