Theodore “Ted” Elo, a longtime city attorney and St. Joseph’s Municipal Judge, has passed away at age 65. City officials announced that Elo passed away on Sunday. A native of St. Joseph, Elo took the position of assistant city attorney in 2003 before being elected as municipal judge in 2022. “Judge Elo made a lasting
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Security upgrades may be on the way at the local law enforcement center.Â
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Significant investments to upgrade Rosecrans Memorial Airport, a plan for Nortian Foodtech revenue bonds and millions in funding for annual street repairs are moving forward following approval from the St. Joseph City Council. Councilmembers approved a $3.1 million contract with Herzog Contracting Corp. for the 2025 asphalt street resurfacing
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The U.S. Postal Service is implementing the Regional Transportation Optimization initiative starting today, a plan that has sparked concerns from lawmakers and regulators about the impact on nationwide delivery. As previously reported by News-Press NOW, the RTO will discontinue end-of-day collections at a majority of offices, leaving outgoing mail
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In order to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States, students are invited to share their perspective on what America means to them in a national art contest.
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City Councilmembers signaled their support for the St. Joseph School District’s upcoming ballot measure by approving a resolution in favor of the proposition. Monday’s City Council meeting saw members unanimously (9-0) approve a resolution supporting the Proposition 2 bond measure. Residents will vote next Tuesday, April 8, on a 60-cent tax increase that would help pay
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Several ramps along Interstate 29 north of St. Joseph will be closed on Tuesday. Four ramps to I-29 and Interstate 229 in Andrew County will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 1 due to a resurfacing project. They include : Southbound I-29 to I-229 (Exit
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The city will be seeking a new fire chief. Chief Kenny Cordonnier will retire on Friday, April 4, capping a 43-year career. He has served as fire chief since November 2021. Cordonnier started with the city in September 1981 and served in several positions, including nine years as the
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Pet owners may want to check the St. Joseph Animal Shelter quickly if a pet goes missing. A bill recently approved by the St. Joseph City Council shortens the holding period for unclaimed and impounded animals. The shelter is now moving from a 10-day holding period to five business
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HB 416, sponsored by Rep. Brenda Shields, R-St. Joseph, includes multiple provisions, such as requiring schools to adopt a comprehensive emergency operations plan to be shared with first responders, requiring schools to have bleeding control kits, and equipping interior school doors with anti-intruder locks and exterior doors with bullet-resistant window film.Â
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph city leaders proclaimed March 31 as “Benton Cardinals Recognition Day” in honor of both boys and girls basketball squads reaching the state championship game this season. City leaders awarded the proclamation at Monday’s City Council meeting with various players and coaches in attendance, recognizing the teams for
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A St. Joseph native and military member has earned the position of a Sentinel guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Awarded the 732nd badge since it was first established in 1958, Josh Habeeb is now a Sentinel guard. With a prestigious position like this, his accomplishment was
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Billy Nolan, the assistant superintendent of Water Protection in St. Joseph, was given the Operator of the Year award for a large facility through the Missouri Water Environment Association.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A biannual event starting this week offers city residents a chance to get rid of yard waste from winter storms. Every year, the city allows open burning of yard waste in the months of April and November. Burning is allowed only between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. All fires
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Marriage applications Jakob Ryan Palmer, 23, St. Joseph, and Megan Emily Behee, 24, Independence, Missouri. Quentin William Lenz, 25, and Audra Rae Huff, 26, both of St. Joseph. Kaleb Ronald Trautman, 23, and Dylores Alondra Rivera Santana, 25, both of St. Joseph. Alejandro Alberto Prado, 32, St. Joseph, and Daniela Elana Zamudio, 30, Blue Springs,
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Deeds of trust reported from March 24 to March 26 Bethany Gregson to Primelending, Oak Hill LT 11 Blk 2 $103,098. Jeremy Hanshaw, Jennifer Hanshaw to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., 30 55 36 PT NE Quarter $216,669. Margo Lisenbee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Gladstone Heights LTS 5 6 PT LT 7 Blk
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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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Due to pre-construction utility work, an improvement project for U.S. 59 and Alabama Street has been delayed again.
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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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The Remington Nature Center is planning some upgrades.
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Could Missouri be ditching the caucus system after just one presidential election cycle?
Continue Reading Deeds of trust reported from Dec. 26 to Dec. 31 Rosario Ingargiola, Teresa Ingargiola to Commerce Bank, Chatham Nickell Add LT 36 $60,000. Michael Heim, Lori Heim to Commerce Bank, 28 57 35 PT NW Quarter $30,000. Patrick Page, Tammy Page to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Glynn Oaks Plat 4 LT 10 $251,997. Petronilla Sylvester, Justin Serrette to Fairway Independent Mortgage
Continue Reading Deeds of trust reported from Jan. 1 to Jan. 7 Kristi Stadler Green, Kristi A. Green, Daniel Power to Farmers State Bank, Cambridge Add LT 70 $184,000. Nathaniel Gann, Kelsey Gann to Union State Bank of Everest, Bank of Plattsburg, 20 57 33 PT Center $480,000. Megan Foster to Navy Federal Credit Union, Lovers Lane Terrace LT 9 $45,000. Ricky
Continue Reading Deeds of trust reported from Jan. 8 to Jan. 15 Rosario Ingargiola, Teresa Ingargiola to Commerce Bank, Chatham Nickell Add LT 36 $30,000. Joseph Steeby to Housing & Urban Development, 32 57 35 PT SW Corner $3,461.32. Luis Torres, Denise Gomez to Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., Eby Land CO and PT LTS 10 11 Blk 4 $169,750. Maria Suar to
Continue Reading Deeds of trust reported from Jan. 16 to Jan. 22 Brian Stone, Janice Stone to US Bank National Assoc., 9 57 33 PT SW Quarter $60,000. Mindy Deming, Josh Deming to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Karrasch Add PT LT 38 $265,905. Gwendolyn Azhya Golden Lack Trust, Gwendolyn Lack to Donald Roberts, Patees Add LT 11 Blk 70 $832,000. Michael Schumacher,
Continue Reading Deeds of trust reported from Jan. 23 to Jan. 28Â Elaina Predota to Housing & Urban Development, St Joseph Extn LT 4 Blk 15Â $4,499.28. CK Investment Solutions LLC to Benjamin Wallis, Katherine Wallis, Tolin Tract PT LTS 11 12 $85,000. Jamie Wiggington to Commerce Bank, King Hill Gardens PT LT 9 $24,500. Caden Stone to Fairway Independent
Continue Reading Deeds of trust reported from Jan. 30 to Feb. 5 James Maleta, Gloria Maleta to Postal & Community Credit Union, Ridgewood Station Amnd 1st Extn LT 8 Blk 3 $30,000. Derrick Jones, Ronda Jones to Spring EQ LLC, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Kerns Krest LT 19 $50,000. Jeremy Overby, Kerry Overby to US Bank National Assoc., 22 57 35
Continue Reading Deeds of trust reported from Feb. 6 to Feb. 11 Peggy Gaines to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Primelending, 34 58 35 PT NW Quarter $227,050. Benjamin Finley, Michele Finley to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Homebridge Financial Services Inc., Highland Park PT LTS 4 5 Blk 10 $219,500. Arium Development LLC to Nodaway Valley Bank, Country Squire
Continue Reading Deeds of trust reported from Feb. 13 to Feb. 19Â Bruce Properties LLC to Nodaway Valley Bank, IPI 1 Final Plat LT 2Â $130,000. Deborah Schmuck to US Bank NA, Walkers Add LT 18 Blk 15 $104,333. Christopher Johnson, Brandy Johnson to Housing & Urban Development, Brookdale LT 17 Blk 17 $16,843.57. Jennifer Callow, Eric Callow to US Bank NA,
Continue Reading Deeds of trust reported from Feb. 20 to Feb. 26 Miguel Garcia, Maria Perez to M. Squared Financial LLC, Leonard Road Acres LT 9 Blk 6 $179,000. Michael Wiedmaier, Janet Weidmaier to Farmers State Bank, 9 57 33 PT SW Quarter $465,000. Michael Wiedmaier, Janet Weidmaier to Farmers State Bank, Arbor Lake Plat 1 LT 8 $465,000. Jacob Elder, Krystle Elder to
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