Local News Archives

Emergency crews respond to two vehicle crash

March 28, 2025 10:26 pm Leah Rainwater

Emergency crews respond to two-vehicle crash around 9 p.m. on Friday, March 28.

MSHP identifies deceased suspect in officer-involved shooting

March 28, 2025 9:00 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – The Missouri State Highway Patrol identified the deceased suspect in Thursday’s officer-involved shooting. Brayden M. Robertson, an 18-year-old St. Joseph man was shot during an exchange of fire in an on-foot pursuit Thursday afternoon. Robertson was fatally wounded. During the exchange in gunfire, one officer sustained minor injuries and

St. Joseph native becomes Sentinel guard

March 28, 2025 11:53 am Kirsten Stokes

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

Whiskey, cigar festival takes place Friday

March 28, 2025 10:27 am Ashley Luthans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The third annual Olde Fashioned Toasts and Smokes whiskey and cigar festival is taking place at Castle Bridge Event Center on Friday.

Investigation underway following officer-involved shooting; police identify one in custody

March 28, 2025 4:21 pm Jenna Wilson

A person was killed in an officer-involved shooting in St. Joseph Thursday morning.

SJSD looks to implement “Portrait of a Graduate” for 2025-2026 school year

March 28, 2025 12:28 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – The St. Joseph School District is looking to use a new method to prioritize and teach the qualities defining future SJSD graduates. A survey was sent out by SJSD, seeking community input in November to get opinions from various stakeholders on the different qualities a SJSD graduate should possess.

FlyTech pilot school experience benefitting students and instructors

March 28, 2025 11:34 am Chris Fortune

A local pilot academy based at Rosecrans Memorial Airport recently graduated its second pilot as it closes in on a year of operating.

KINDNESS Saint Joseph kicks off Saturday

March 28, 2025 11:43 am Kendra Simpson

The KINDNESS Saint Joseph event is meant to foster and encourage kindness in the community.

SJPD investigating possible hit-and-run

March 28, 2025 2:09 am News-Press NOW

The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating a possible hit-and-run.

TNA Wrestling takes over Civic Arena in preparation for events

March 27, 2025 10:44 am Kyle Schmidt

Preparations are underway to get the Civic Arena ready to rumble.

Occupants shaken up after shot hits salon

March 27, 2025 1:45 pm Kirsten Stokes

A local business is cleaning up after having a window shot out Thursday morning.

Man killed in officer-involved shooting

March 27, 2025 11:20 am Jenna Wilson

The St. Joseph Police Department are working a scene involving multiple suspects in the 2500 block of Mitchell Ave.

U.S. 36 bridge construction taking place in Brown County

March 27, 2025 3:26 pm Ashley Luthans

HIAWATHA, Ks. (News-Press NOW) — Starting on Thursday, March 27, repairs will begin on a U.S. 36 bridge one half mile west of the U.S. 36/U.S. 73 intersection in Brown County, Kansas.

Drug Strike Force installing fencing at building

March 27, 2025 12:00 pm Chris Fortune

Local law enforcement is working on facility updates to gain more privacy and deter loitering.

Reconstruction project for Highway 59 and Alabama pushed back to April 7

March 27, 2025 11:18 am Patrick Holleron

Due to pre-construction utility work, an improvement project for U.S. 59 and Alabama Street has been delayed again.

MWSU president speaks at Public Affairs Coffee event

March 27, 2025 11:50 am Leah Rainwater

MWSU president, Elizabeth Kennedy spoke at a Chamber of Commerce Public Affairs Coffee event.

Summer camp offered for young inventors

March 26, 2025 3:13 pm Jess DeHaven

Families can sign kids up now for a summer camp aimed at sparking their curiosity.

Choral Experience set for first performance

March 26, 2025 4:04 pm Jess DeHaven

A new choral group in St. Joseph is making plans for its debut concert.

Season finale symphony performance set for April 19

March 25, 2025 4:21 pm Jess DeHaven

Tickets are on sale for the Saint Joseph Symphony’s final show of its 65th anniversary season.

Community Missions 24-hour shelter opening soon

March 26, 2025 11:52 am Chris Fortune

Community Missions at 700 Olive St. recently announced the upcoming opening of its 24-hour shelter that has been in the works for months.

Northwest Missouri Republican Club hosts school board forum

March 20, 2025 10:00 pm Leah Rainwater

Candidates (from left to right) Jennifer Kerns, Brian Kirk, Kim Miller, James Mrkvicka, Kenneth Reeder and Cassandra Veale participate in a Missouri State Teacher’s Association candidate forum at the Troester Media Center.

Remington Nature Center upgrading sidewalks

March 26, 2025 3:25 pm Ashley Luthans

The Remington Nature Center is planning some upgrades.

See St. Joseph: Whiskey, wrestling and community service

March 27, 2025 6:10 am Kendra Simpson

St. Joseph will be lively over the weekend with wrestling matches, Renaissance celebrations and community service efforts.

Prop 2 key to success: South Side votes

March 26, 2025 1:28 pm Leah Rainwater

With the Prop 2 bond measure suggesting a new high school to be built on the Southside, it’s now up to voters to decide the measure’s fate.

Symphony to bring Mozart’s ‘Requiem’ to the Missouri Theater

March 21, 2025 2:10 pm Ashley Luthans

The Saint Joseph Symphony, along with the Saint Joseph Community Chorus and Benedictine College Chamber Choir, will perform Mozart’s “Requiem” on Saturday at the Missouri Theater.

United Way hosting meeting for nonprofits

March 22, 2025 8:00 am Ashley Luthans

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — United Way of Greater St. Joseph is hosting a meeting next week to discuss volunteering with nonprofit organizations.

Dengue fever cases on the rise

March 26, 2025 11:04 am Patrick Holleron

With increased travel to and from warmer climates, concerns regarding the mosquito-borne disease known as dengue fever are rising.

Randy Travis coming to St. Joseph

March 26, 2025 10:05 am Ashley Luthans

A country music legend is set to visit in St. Joseph in September.

Empty Bowls event supports hunger relief

March 25, 2025 12:51 pm Patrick Holleron

A soup lunch event is helping make sure the bowls of those in need are filled in Northwest Missouri.

SJSD School Board approves new administrators

March 25, 2025 6:29 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Amid end-of-year staffing changes, the St. Joseph School District Board of Education has approved the appointments of four new administrators. Tabitha Kieser will serve as the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, taking over from Stacia Studer. Kieser began her career with SJSD in 2012, and has spent time