SJPD investigating possible hit-and-run
The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating a possible hit-and-run.
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TNA Wrestling takes over Civic Arena in preparation for events
Preparations are underway to get the Civic Arena ready to rumble.
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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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Man killed in officer-involved shooting
The St. Joseph Police Department are working a scene involving multiple suspects in the 2500 block of Mitchell Ave.
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U.S. 36 bridge construction taking place in Brown County
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.
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Centennial celebration highlights renowned local artist
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph is honoring the local artist responsible for two buildings that soon will be celebrating 100 years.Both City Hall and the Missouri Theater will mark their centennials in 2027. Last week, stakeholders got a sneak preview of the art of Waylande Gregory. Gregory (1905-1971), a
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Drug Strike Force installing fencing at building
Local law enforcement is working on facility updates to gain more privacy and deter loitering.Â
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Reconstruction project for Highway 59 and Alabama pushed back to April 7
Due to pre-construction utility work, an improvement project for U.S. 59 and Alabama Street has been delayed again.
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MWSU president speaks at Public Affairs Coffee event
MWSU president, Elizabeth Kennedy spoke at a Chamber of Commerce Public Affairs Coffee event.
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St. Joseph on doorstep of new composting ordinance
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Members of a local committee are aiming to spur new growth in the recycling of organic material with the help of a revised measure months in the works. City Council members will vote to amend the city’s code and ordinances at their next meeting on March 31 to update
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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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Choral Experience set for first performance
A new choral group in St. Joseph is making plans for its debut concert.
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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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Community Missions 24-hour shelter opening soonÂ
Community Missions at 700 Olive St. recently announced the upcoming opening of its 24-hour shelter that has been in the works for months. Â
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Northwest Missouri Republican Club hosts school board forum
Candidates (from left to right) Jennifer Kerns, Brian Kirk, Kim Miller, James Mrkvicka, Kenneth Reeder and Cassandra Veale participate in a Missouri State Teacher’s Association candidate forum at the Troester Media Center.
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Remington Nature Center upgrading sidewalks
The Remington Nature Center is planning some upgrades.
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See St. Joseph: Whiskey, wrestling and community service
St. Joseph will be lively over the weekend with wrestling matches, Renaissance celebrations and community service efforts.
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Parents as Teachers to provide a class for expectant parents
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Expectant moms and dads have a new resource, thanks to the Parents as Teachers program. The group will host a monthly learning series called “Bump to Baby” beginning on Thursday, May 8. The classes will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Mark Twain Elementary School, 705 S.
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Prop 2 key to success: South Side votes
With the Prop 2 bond measure suggesting a new high school to be built on the Southside, it’s now up to voters to decide the measure’s fate.
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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.
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United Way hosting meeting for nonprofits
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — United Way of Greater St. Joseph is hosting a meeting next week to discuss volunteering with nonprofit organizations.
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Dengue fever cases on the rise
With increased travel to and from warmer climates, concerns regarding the mosquito-borne disease known as dengue fever are rising.
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Randy Travis coming to St. Joseph
A country music legend is set to visit in St. Joseph in September.
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Empty Bowls event supports hunger relief
A soup lunch event is helping make sure the bowls of those in need are filled in Northwest Missouri.
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SJSD School Board approves new administrators
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Amid end-of-year staffing changes, the St. Joseph School District Board of Education has approved the appointments of four new administrators. Tabitha Kieser will serve as the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, taking over from Stacia Studer. Kieser began her career with SJSD in 2012, and has spent time
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School Board candidate Ken Reeder ‘doesn’t quit’ when it comes to taxpayers
News-Press NOW’s Leah Rainwater, left, interviews SJSD School Board candidate Kenneth Reeder.
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SJSD Board of Education recognizes Benton Basketball players at March meeting
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education gathered for its March meeting on Monday night. Numerous recognitions were in store for those in the district during the meeting, including congratulations for the Benton boys and girls basketball teams taking second place in their state competition over the weekend. Other recognitions consist of
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Two taken to hospital following three-vehicle crash
First responders worked the scene of a crash Monday evening at the intersection of South Belt Highway and Mitchell Avenue.
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Crews work the scene of a fire
The St. Joseph Fire Department responded to a fire in the area of Sixth and Atchison streets Monday night.
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Faced with painful tariffs, Buchanan County farmers hope for long-term benefits
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local farmers are bracing for the trickle-down effects of a wave of tariffs impacting ag products including fertilizer, farm equipment and major commodities. A blanket 25% tariff on goods from Canada and China — and sweeping tariffs in response — are adding to uncertainty as many face higher input
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