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Upgrades on deck for Phil Welch following stadium analysis

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A structural analysis of St. Joseph’s historic ballpark has helped identify key improvements that officials plan to tackle after the upcoming Mustangs season. City councilmembers authorized a $613,000 contract on Monday with Lawhon Construction for the Phil Welch Stadium Structural Improvements Project using Parks Sales Tax funds. “The original

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The future of DEI at local universities

MARYVILLE, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In a move that reflects a broader cultural and political shift across Missouri, both Northwest Missouri State University and Missouri Western State University have officially dissolved their offices of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).  Trickling down from state and federal executive orders, both universities are now reassessing, not only the

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Vital statistics for April 18

Marriage applications Michael Lou Whitley, 63, and Ruby Lorraine Chol, 61, both of St. Joseph. Dalton Wayne Lawrence, 28, and Lynzia Anita Miller, 23, both of Country Club, Missouri. Edel Martinez, 60, and Yeiny Martinez Rome, 35, both of St. Joseph. James Michael Atkins Sr., 59, and Alieen Uy Ponferrada, 41, both of St. Joseph.

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Deeds of trust for April 18

Deeds of trust reported from April 10 to April 16 Jason Douglas, Sally Douglas to Bank Midwest, NBH Bank, Quail Ridge North LTS 2 3 $276,745. Heather Culver, Michael Culver to Bank of America NA, 5 56 34 PT NE Quarter $50,000. Lazaro Santana to US Bank NA, Electric Heights LT 19 Blk 2 $111,550.

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Restaurant inspections for March 2025

BENTON HIGH SCHOOL 5655 S 4th St. No violations. BODE MIDDLE SCHOOL 720 N. Noyes No violations. BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL & BAR 5403 N Belt Hwy, Suite 101  Noncritical: Dirty walls/floors/ceiling. CARDEN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1510 Duncan St. No violations. CATHEDRAL PAROCHIAL SCHOOL 518 N. 11th St. No violations. CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL 2602 Edmond St.

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Vision grows for Robidoux Hotel as City Council shows support for $60 million plan

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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Ready or not, Tax Day is here

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — National Tax Day has arrived, leaving procrastinators just a few hours to file 2024 returns. Taxes must be mailed by midnight on April 15 to be considered on time. Any taxpayer who requires additional time to file can request an extension from the Internal Revenue Service. The deadline is able

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Deeds of trust for April 11

Deeds of trust reported from April 3 to April 9 Mackenzie Hansen, Travis Hansen to Guild Mortgage Co LLC, Morningside Add LT 13 $265,780. Emily Mills to Housing & Urban Development, bel Nor Estates LT 70 $5,371.45. Zachary Meyer, Makayla Meyer to FCS Financial PCA, 33 55 36 PT NW Quarter $500,000. Walker Realty Investments

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Vital statistics for April 11

Marriage applications Franklin Mardoqueo Dionicio Miranda, 18, and Juliana Marie Rodriguez, 20, both of Kansas City, Missouri. Cameron David Staples, 25, and Alysse Renae Heine, 24, both of Union Star, Missouri. Zachary Logan Maedge, 28, and Maria Alondra Delannay, 29, both of St. Joseph. Darrel James Babineaux II, 33, and Kamryn Ann Sample, 24, both

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Congressman Sam Graves named “Most Effective Legislator of 118th Congress”

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Center for Effective Lawmaking at the University of Virginia has named Congressman Sam Graves as the most effective legislator of the 118th Congress. In conducting this year’s round of legislative effectiveness scores, it was determined that Graves, R-Tarkio, was the top performer, with a score that is seven times higher

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