Government

By Riley Funk Voters have seven chances to make changes to St. Joseph’s city charter at the polls on Tuesday. Propositions would amend seven sections of the charter, impacting issues including how the city’s governing body is elected and how officials are required to disseminate information about public notices. Residents can vote yes or no

By Chris Fortune A local election official is hoping to see more voters head to the polls for Tuesday’s municipal election than in years past. Buchanan County saw 12.6% participation in the April 2023 election, according to the county election summary report. Like this year, it also included school board members. County Clerk Mary Baack-Garvey

By Riley Funk Several spots in town are getting a spruce up thanks to support from city leaders. The River Bluff Gateway Project is a revitalization effort that makes improvements in the areas of King Hill Avenue, St. Joseph Avenue, the Sixth Street corridor and places in Downtown. The St. Joseph City Council approved four

By Chris Fortune Buchanan County officials shared the proposed outline for dredging Lake Contrary with community members as they continue to consider the project. Over 70 residents gathered Wednesday at the Remington Nature Center, where an engineer discussed the benefits of dredging the lake over a brief slide presentation. After a few slides, the presentation

By NewsPress Now Applications are being taken for an open seat on the St. Joseph City Council. Councilmember Taylor Crouse announced his resignation as the District II representative last week due to his planned move outside of its boundaries. The City Council is asking those interested in the seat to submit a letter of intent

By Riley Funk The St. Joseph City Council approved more than $50,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds on Monday to better equip city police vehicles. The council voted to approve funding to transfer $51,878 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to purchase firearms that will be placed in 37 police vehicles. There will be

By Chris Fortune St. Joseph residents had the opportunity to question local office holders Friday afternoon. Missouri state Reps. Bill Falkner and Dean VanSchoiack, Buchanan County Presiding Commissioner Scott Nelson and St. Joseph City Councilman Randy Schultz attended the forum at the St. Joseph branch of the Rolling Hills Library. Each officeholder introduced themselves, discussed

By NewsPress Now Community members can get up to date about current issues with a briefing from four elected officials at a special event this Friday. State Reps. Bill Falkner and Dean Van Schoiack along with Buchanan County Presiding Commissioner Scott Nelson and St. Joseph City Councilman Randy Schultz will share information and answer questions

By Jenna Wilson Community members gathered at the Chamber of Commerce on Monday afternoon to discuss the housing market in St. Joseph and ways that it can progress. The housing task force group is working with business leaders and city officials to help the city grow and succeed, with one way being by providing adequate

By Jazmine Knight With emotions running high in the Buchanan County Courthouse, registered republicans voters were finally able to cast their vote for a presidential candidate.  There were three candidates to choose from, Donald Trump, Nikki Haley and David Stuckenburg.  Kristi Green, vice chair of the Buchanan county republican central committee, says she loves seeing

By Chris Fortune Missouri will be one step closer to choosing its Republican presidential nominee as each county in the state holds its local caucus on Saturday.  Buchanan County Caucus-goers will gather at the County Courthouse at 411 Jules St. on March 2, and it will take place inside the Division 3 courtroom, where doors will open at

By Chris Fortune A decision to dredge Lake Contrary may ultimately rest in the hands of voters this year. The Buchanan County commissioners met with Fritz Ambrozi, a managing member of Ambrozi Contracting, on Thursday to discuss the project and a possible timeline. Ambrozi Contracting serves in a consulting and advisory role, but they do