
New White House faith office draws mixed reviews
Pastor Doug Walter of Ashland UMC has concerns about the updated Office of Faith created by an executive order by President Donald Trump.
Continue ReadingPastor Doug Walter of Ashland UMC has concerns about the updated Office of Faith created by an executive order by President Donald Trump.
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Continue ReadingSt. Joseph Parks, Recreation and Civic Facilities Director Chuck Kempf talks during an interview with News-Press NOW outside Phil Welch Stadium in 2024.
Continue ReadingSt. Joseph city manager Mike Schumacher speaks during an interview with News-Press NOW on Jan. 4 in St. Joseph.
Continue ReadingMaryville, Missouri, is looking for a new city manager. City Manager Greg McDanel has submitted his resignation after 13 years of service, and March 7 will be his last day. City officials cited millions in grant funding secured, expanded public-private partnerships and enhanced quality-of-life initiatives as highlights of McDanel’s tenure. “It has been the honor
Continue ReadingThe need for reliable internet is becoming essential for accessing health care and employment opportunities as well as education.
Continue ReadingThe National Weather Service for Kansas City and Pleasant Hill, Missouri, the Buchanan County Emergency Management Department and the St. Joseph Emergency Management Department are hosting the weather spotting training at 7 p.m. on Feb. 13 at Grace Calvary Chapel, located at 5103 S. 50th St.
Continue ReadingWhile the initial threat of a funding freeze for nonprofits receiving federal aid has been rescinded, social service agencies in St. Joseph are keeping a cautious eye on the situation. Local nonprofit leaders told News-Press NOW most people do not realize the important gap that federal funds fill alongside the generosity of individuals and businesses.
Continue ReadingFlags fly in front of City Hall and Civic Center Park on a hot August day in St. Joseph.
Continue ReadingLandfill operators and staff move trash in 2023 at the St. Joseph Landfill.
Continue ReadingA new Pickleball Complex will be constructed off North 22nd Street by Corby Pond in the same location as the old tennis courts. One of the world’s ‘fastest growing sports’ is expanding its reach to St. Joseph.
Continue ReadingA pickup truck drops off waste from a trailer at the St. Joseph Sanitary Landfill in December.
Continue ReadingMembers of the St. Joseph Landfill Task Force will gather at City Hall today to provide a formal recommendation to City Council about the Landfill situation.
Continue ReadingPresident Trump ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement to start mass deportations, students and educators in St. Joseph are concerned for safety. ICE agents were granted permission by President Trump to enter churches and schools. In an email sent to News-Press NOW, an anonymous source explained, “I work with English Language Development students at SJSD. Due to the
Continue ReadingMissouri Governor Mike Kehoe is delivering the 2025 State of the State Address this Tuesday, Jan. 28. The State of Missouri will be livestreaming the address at https://www.mo.gov/live
Continue ReadingA proposed Missouri bill by State Senator Rusty Black would limit the rate inmates pay to make phone calls.
Continue ReadingAdditional author: Jacob Richey, KOMU 8 A Missouri Task Force 1 member who responded to the 9/11 attacks in New York has died from cancer, the Boone County Fire Protection District announced Thursday. Heavy rigging specialist Larry Duncan was one of the responders who scoured rubble the day after the attacks on the World Trade
Continue ReadingA St. Joseph couple is benefitting from one of President Donald Trump’s first actions in his new term. Trump’s decision on Monday to pardon, commute the prison sentences of and dismiss pending cases against those charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot including Steven and Kimberly Dragoo. In total, more than 1,200 people
Continue ReadingEnvironmental factors and a change in calculations are delaying the buildout of a detention pond slated for the Shoppes at North Village.
Continue ReadingSt. Joseph’s roads have been largely plowed and residents are no longer trapped within their homes, however, the receding snow is revealing damage from the historic snowfall on asphalt and pavement throughout the city.
Continue ReadingLocal crews put the finishing touches on an all-new monument this Tuesday morning which is meant to welcome visitors to St. Joseph’s South Side.
Continue ReadingAMERICAN TAVERN 1001 N. 3rd St. No violations. ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING 4525 Downs Dr. Noncritical: Refrigeration equipment must maintain the required temperature. The plumbing must be in good repair. ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING, ARA-FOOD 4525 Downs Dr. Blum Union, Room 102 No violations. BIG DADDY BBQ BAR & GRILL 2121 Francis St. No violations. BOUJEE BOARDS
Continue ReadingARAMARK CAMPUS DINING, ARA-EINSTEINS 4525 Downs Dr. Blum Union No violations. ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING, ARA POD 4525 Downs Dr. Blum Union No violations. ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING, STARBUCKS 4525 Downs Dr. No violations. BARBOSAS EAST 4804 Frederick Ave. Critical: Employees must wash their hands after using the restroom/changing gloves/changing tasks. Food-contact surfaces must be smooth, cleanable
Continue ReadingBENTON HIGH SCHOOL 5655 S 4th St. No violations. BODE MIDDLE SCHOOL 720 N. Noyes Blvd. No violations. BREAK TIME 402 N. Woodbine Rd. Critical: Food-contact surfaces must be smooth, cleanable and free of breaks, cracks, chips and pits. Noncritical: Dirty non-food contact surface. Torn or broken door seals or hinges. CATHEDRAL PAROCHIAL SCHOOL 518
Continue ReadingBOUDREAUX LOUISIANA 224 N 4th St. Critical: Employees eating and drinking in kitchen or prep areas. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils, wares must be clean to sight and touch. Noncritical: Improper thawing of products. Food uncovered. Dirty non-food contact surface. Air vents for heating/cooling/return must be clean. Dirty walls/floors/ceiling. Refrigeration equipment must maintain the required
Continue ReadingADAMS BAR & GRILL 1612 Commercial St. No violations. ALCHEMY TEA 617 Felix St. No violations. ALDI’S 4132 N. Belt Highway No violations. Aldi’s So Belt 3201 S. Belt Highway No violations. B&B RUNWAY CAFE 100 NW Rosecrans No violations. BIG BISCUIT 139 N. Belt Highway No violations. CAFE ACOUSTIC INC — D & G
Continue ReadingBy Chris Fortune The payment deadline for personal property taxes arrives Tuesday in Buchanan County, and residents are heading to the courthouse to make their payments on time. County tax payments must be paid or postmarked by the United States Postal Service by Dec. 31 to be considered on time. “It’s already posted at the
Continue ReadingBy Cameron Montemayor City officials are enlisting the help of an outside consultant to study Downtown’s parking capacity and evaluate projected needs for future demand. With a decade-plus of steady economic growth and ongoing development in the Downtown area, city leaders are aiming to get a complete understanding and blueprint of its parking infrastructure by
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from Dec. 19 to Dec. 24 Bobbi Fox, Charles Fox to US Bank National Assoc., 3 56 35 PT SW Quarter $237,500. Kibrom Araya, Almaz Alemayehu to US Bank National Assoc., 11 57 35 PT SW Quarter $40,945. Garrett Grier, Danielle Dotson to Bank of Plattsburg, Union State
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now Marriage applications David Michael Holmes, 54, and Christyl Elizabeth Walters, 54, both of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Spencer Riley Taylor, 32, and Tonya Rene Hood, 40, both of St. Joseph. Jonathan Hieu Trang, 24, Fresno, California, and Thi Trinh Nu Nguyen, 26, St. Joseph. Scotty Frank McCoy, 36, and Samantha Rose Lay, 36,
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