Charles and Rosalie Shields have been together for about 70 years. The couple still takes time to celebrate their many years of love and companionship every Valentine’s Day.
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Bode Middle School Principal, Mark Korell, middle, stands on stage at the Stoney Creek Hotel with supporters after receiving the 2025 PTA “Principal of the Year Award”.
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One of the many Valentine’s Day bouquets sits in a cooler at Garden Gate Flowers, ready to be given to a Valentine.
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The St. Joseph Museums finished renovating its Civil Rights exhibit for Black History Month by highlighting additional figures and expanding on notable events from the era.
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Northwest Missouri State University presents “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” play loosely based on the vampire tale. This is a 90-minute play with five actors portraying over 20 characters. The play runs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21 and at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22 in the Studio Theater at the Ron Huston
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The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art is hosting a Valentine’s dinner this Friday, Feb. 14, and Wednesday is the last day to secure a spot. The event is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. this Friday evening featuring a cash bar with special mixed drinks, a art talk with Director Eric Fuson, and a menu created by Chef
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The St. Joseph Animal Control and Rescue is investigating the suitcase of dead puppies found last week at a local convenience store. Senior Animal Control Officer Steve Norman confirmed that three dead puppies were found in a suitcase behind Speedy’s convenience store, located at 2728 Messanie St. on Friday, Feb. 7. “We’re unsure how long
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Anthony S. Moon pleaded guilty to three federal counts, including theft from a program receiving federal funds, wire fraud and theft from an employee benefit plan, which were filed by the United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri in late January.
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Missouri HB 711 would establish transfer procedures to nonresident districts for students in public schools, or ‘open enrollment’ across the state.
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The St. Joseph School District Board of Education met for its monthly work session. Some items discussed were updates for the ongoing district bond project that’s covering costs for repairs at multiple facilities and the District’s Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) updates. “Every single month, you’ll see the CSIP updates…” said SJSD Superintendent, Dr. Gabe
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Jay and Jen Martin met while attending Chiefs tailgate parties in 2003. Since, the two have gotten married, had a son and cheered on their favorite team every year.
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The inspireU Children’s Discovery Center, located at 521 Felix St., is hosting an adults-only Valentine’s Day event on Feb. 14.
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For the third year, Friends of the St. Joseph Animal Shelter are teaming up with River Bluff Brewing to host the annual Puppy Bowl.
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PJ’s Fireworks, located at 20830 State Highway K opened its doors on Friday, Feb. 7 and will be open through Sunday, Feb. 9 for eager Chiefs fans. This is the first time the store will be open on Super Bowl Sunday.
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The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating a building collapse on the corner of 10th and Patee streets that happened on Monday evening, Jan. 27. Assistant Fire Chief, Jamey McVicker told News-Press NOW on Tuesday, Jan. 28, the protocol for when they first arrived on the scene. “We had a regular response, which is about
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St. Joseph residents exchanged books and their love for reading Sunday afternoon at the book swap hosted by Hazel’s Downtown.
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The need for reliable internet is becoming essential for accessing health care and employment opportunities as well as education.
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The 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.
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Many businesses in St. Joseph are allowing employees to wear Kansas City Chiefs attire to work this week ahead of Super Bowl LIX.
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The United Way of Greater St. Joseph met on Thursday to discuss the accomplishments of the organization from 2024, as well as looking to what they want to achieve in 2025.
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The African American Read-In will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Rolling Hills Library located in the Belt Branch’s upper story, 1906A N. Belt.
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In honor of Take Your Child to the Library Day, a special guest visited St. Joseph.
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A local entrepreneurial program is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
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A local business is offering a fun opportunity for fathers and daughters to connect.
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Efforts are underway to ensure the Kansas City Chiefs return to St. Joseph for training camp in the coming years. The team, which is preparing for its third consecutive Super Bowl appearance after having won the last two championships, has come to Missouri Western State University’s campus to prepare for the NFL season since 2010.
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With the Kansas City Chiefs preparing for a historical third appearance in a row at Super Bowl LIX, state officials are warning fans to avoid fraudulent ticket sellers. The state’s Attorney General Andrew Bailey is asking residents to be wary of any “too-good-to be-true” ticket prices as scammers are targeting excited fans. “With the Chiefs
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St. Joseph law enforcement responded to an injury traffic accident, shutting down a lane on I-29.
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Non-profit organizations in St. Joseph have struggled to find new staff for months with little to no luck. These organizations now worry about the future of their services.
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The owner of the land around 5423 N. Pointe Dr. expects to break ground on the project next week. The property is just north of where the new My Place Hotel opened earlier this month near the Shoppes at North Village.
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Police clear the area following a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs NFL football Super Bowl celebration on Feb. 14 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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