St. Joseph pedestrian killed after being struck by vehicle
St. Joseph police are investigating after a pedestrian was killed walking near the North belt highway.
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InspireU celebrates visitor milestones in first quarter
The InspireU Discovery Center has welcomed nearly 22,000 visitors in its first quarter and looks forward to welcoming even more as spring break arrives.
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Moila Shrine Circus celebrates 70 years of successful fundraising
The Moila Shrine Circus is one of St. Joseph’s largest crowd pleasers with aerialists, clowns, animal performances and more.
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St. Joseph Animal Shelter at capacity
A puppy jumps up in his kennel at the St. Joseph Animal Shelter.
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See St. Joseph: Irish celebrations and cosmic education
Citizens of St. Joseph celebrate the St. Patrick’s day parade along the streets of downtown.
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Women of Junior League aim to fill community needs
Samijo Mitchell, right, the president of the Junior League of St. Joseph, said the group offers women the opportunity to lead, volunteer and find the people they most resonate with.
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‘The Shop’ bringing doughnut-coffee business to King Hill Avenue
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph has a new local business serving up a high-quality combo of doughnuts and coffee in the heart of the south end. The Shop, a new doughnut and coffee business located at 6400 King Hill Ave., is set to open for business this weekend, offering residents everything from
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St. Joseph cancels Clean Sweep Event amid landfill situation
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City officials have announced that St. Joseph’s annual Clean Sweep event in April has been canceled amid efforts to reduce waste and ensure timely construction of the next cell. The city is in the midst of an expedited $1.1 million cell excavation project to ensure enough landfill space is available when
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in three-vehicle accident
The St. Joseph Police Department responded to the crash involving two cars and a motorcycle at North Belt Highway and Beck Road a little after 1 p.m..
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Maryville superintendent placed on leave
MARYVILLE, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Maryville R-II School District announced its superintendent, Logan Lightfoot, has been placed on administrative leave. Maryville R-II School District Board of Education President Josh McKim said Lightfoot has been on administrative leave since Monday, Feb. 24. A hearing is scheduled for Lightfoot on Thursday, March 20, at the district’s
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Board candidates speak at Chamber forum
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — School board candidates voiced their opinions on subjects ranging from a move to two high schools to improving school attendance at a St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce forum on Wednesday morning. All six candidates were in attendance and answered questions about important topics affecting the St. Joseph School District. A hot
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Construction ramps up on new Maple Leaf Skatepark as opening nears
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Construction is underway on Maple Leaf Parkway at St. Joseph’s first true skateboard park, putting the much-anticipated facility one step closer to reality for the local skateboarding community. Crews with skatepark specialist Spohn Ranch have been ramping up excavation work for the $450,000 facility at 1942 Mapleleaf Boulevard this week, with
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Rendering of new animal shelter released
The St. Joseph City Council will vote on a $4.7 million contract with E.L. Crawford for construction of the new animal shelter at 3405 S. Belt Highway at its March 17 meeting.
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Construction ramps up on new Maple Leaf Skatepark as opening nears
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Construction is underway on Maple Leaf Parkway at St. Joseph’s first true skateboard park, putting the much-anticipated facility one step closer to reality for the local skateboarding community. Crews with skatepark specialist Spohn Ranch have been ramping up excavation work for the $450,000 facility at 1942 Mapleleaf Boulevard this week, with
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Businesses looking to stay afloat after multiple break-ins
Local businesses are keeping busy despite a recent group of break-ins in the Downtown area.
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Buchanan County law enforcement seeking sign-ups for Joint Citizen’s Academy
SJPD is encouraging the community to sign up for Buchanan County’s annual Citizen’s Law enforcement Academy.
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Multiple downtown businesses broken into, SJPD investigating
Police are investigating after four downtown businesses were vandalized overnight on Sunday.
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UMKC looks to expand dentistry school program at Missouri Western
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western students could see an all-new dentistry program offered in the coming years through a potential partnership with the UMKC School of Dentistry. UMKC leaders unveiled an expansion plan for a new School of Dentistry satellite program at Missouri Western State University this week, a partnership aimed at
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Last chance to register to vote in April election falls on Wednesday
St. Joseph residents will head to the polls on April 8 to vote for two school board members and to approve or deny a 60-cent property tax levy, known as Proposition 2, which covers the school district’s plans to move to a new two-high school model.
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BOE candidate Cassandra Veale brings big ideas to the table
News-Press NOW’s Leah Rainwater (left) and SJSD School Board Candidate Cassandra Veale (right) talk about Veale’s interests in running for School Board.
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Public invited to Mexican Bingo night
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Friday night brings the chance to play a familiar game with an international twist.
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UMKC looks to expand dentistry school program at Missouri Western
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western students could see an all-new dentistry program offered in the coming years through a potential partnership with the UMKC School of Dentistry. UMKC leaders unveiled an expansion plan for a new School of Dentistry satellite program at Missouri Western State University this week, a partnership aimed at
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First-ever Missouri Birding Challenge offers competitive birdwatching for residents
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Area residents will get the chance to enjoy the great outdoors, win prizes and offer a boost to conservation efforts by joining Missouri’s first-ever competitive birdwatching challenge this spring. From May 1 to May 15, birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts from young kids to adults can participate in the inaugural
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School board talks salary schedules early learning center boundaries and CSIP
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School Board discussed salary preparations for the upcoming school year and new Early Learning Center boundaries. Proposed salary schedules for the 2025-2026 school year where discussed before heading to the agenda to be approved or denied by the School Board on Monday, March 24. The schedules
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Hillyard Technical Center and FlyTech partner to elevate aviation education
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Students at Hillyard Technical Center to be offered hands-on, simulated flight experiences. In a new, strategic partnership, Hillyard Technical Center and FlyTech Pilot Academy will provide immersive, in-motion flight experiences through a full-motion fight simulator. This opportunity comes to students through the guidance of Hillyard’s faculty and FlyTech Certified Instructors. The integration of
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After 40 years with parks department, Atkins relishes shot to lead it
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — It’s sights like a local playground full of excited kids that make each day on the job all the more special for Jeff Atkins, St. Joseph’s newly-appointed parks director and a longtime stalwart of the department. “To know that you had a part in putting that playground there, it
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Registration open for 11th annual Run/Walk for the Paws 5K
A child sits with a dog in the 2023 Run/Walk for the Paws 5K.
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Two seriously injured in Sunday morning crash
Two men were seriously injured after a car crash Sunday morning. At 4:15 a.m. Sunday morning, a driver of a Ford F-150 crossed the center line of MO 46, colliding with a Dodge 1500. The Dodge traveled off the right side of the road and came to a stop off the north side of the road
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Apple Blossom 5K adds new challenge to St. Joseph tradition
The Apple Blossom 5K has added a new challenge to the long standing tradition that support Sisters of Solace and St. Joseph residents’ physical health.
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After 40 years with parks department, Atkins relishes shot to lead it
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — It’s sights like a local playground full of excited kids that make each day on the job all the more special for Jeff Atkins, St. Joseph’s newly-appointed parks director and a longtime stalwart of the department. “To know that you had a part in putting that playground there, it
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