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By Kyle Schmidt Only NFL players will understand all the aspects that go into the physical and mental grind of a near seven-month long season. Dwayne Blakley is from St. Joseph and made it to the bright lights of the NFL. His perspective has changed since retiring. ”I think the biggest difference is young mind

By Harry Loomis Four days after the shooting that took one life and injured 22 others at the Chiefs Super Bowl parade in Kansas City, fans are still trying to come to terms with what happened. A moment that was meant to be full of joy and pride for the Kansas City Chiefs and Chiefs

By Harry Loomis The Antique Mall is back in St. Joseph, holding it’s annual event this weekend at the Civic Arena. Over 60 vendors are in attendance with a wide range of products available for sale. “We antique vendors are like a family,” said Angie Hummer, co-promoter of the event. “We’re a community. And so

By Harry Loomis Some fans jumped on the chance to buy Super Bowl T-shirts and hoodies right after Sunday’s victory, but some commemorative items can take a little longer to hit the shelves. “In our business here, it takes about two weeks before you get our Super Bowl LVIII items,” said Carleo Pucubas, owner of

By Cameron Montemayor One Northwest Missouri State University student was at the Chiefs Super Bowl parade with a group of friends on Pershing Road right in front of Union Station when the celebration quickly turned to disarray. Blue Springs resident Andrew Bowman told News-Press NOW that he and four friends didn’t know what was going

By Harry Loomis Every Valentines Day, millions decide to get a special someone a sweet treat. Whether it’s a spouse, significant other, friend or family member, chocolate and other treats are among the most common Valentine’s Day presents. Local shops and bakeries know the rush they’re going to get every year on Feb. 14 and

By Charles Christian This Feb. 14, many Christians are faced with two very different commemorations on the same day. Valentine’s Day, celebrated on Feb. 14, coincides this year with the beginning of the season of Lent. Lent begins with a worship service called Ash Wednesday. Lent is a 40-day time of fasting, reflection and preparation

By Harry Loomis Saturday morning, members of the Southside and Eastside Rotary Clubs met at Habitat for Humanity to build beds for children that don’t have one. The two clubs raised funds to be able to help out today. “We’re able to apply for a grant through our district that we can then match the

By Harry Loomis Potholes and a deteriorating layer of concrete beneath the pavement have brought on extensive repairs to Gene Field Road between Woodbine Road and the Belt Highway. “The base of that road is bad in some spots,” said Abe Forney, director of St. Joseph Public Works and Transportation. “That’s why you see those

By Charles Christian This Feb. 14, many Christians are faced with two very different commemorations on the same day. Valentine’s Day, celebrated on Feb. 14, coincides this year with the beginning of the season of Lent. Lent begins with a worship service called Ash Wednesday. Lent is a 40-day time of fasting, reflection and preparation

By Chris Fortune Donors honored the life of a Savannah teen who died from cancer and touched the lives of many in the area. The American Red Cross has teamed up with Will Walker’s family to set up blood drives in memory of him for three years. The Wednesday drive was held on what would

By Riley Funk The St. Joseph City Council approved a bill Monday night to expand fiber internet availability in the city, but some discussion ensued about the upkeep of current projects. The bill proposed an agreement with Metronet business to bring more fiber-based internet to the area. Councilman Marty Novak voted in favor of the

By Jenna Wilson While it might be feeling like spring already, winter lovers can visit Snow Creek ski resort in Weston, Missouri, to enjoy some snowy conditions. Snow Creek ski resort opened its doors to the public in late January, offering a wide range of activities for families and friends who enjoy hitting the slopes.

By Chris Fortune Investing in an esports program for Mid-Buchanan students is already paying dividends after its first season. Esports coaches and the Mid-Buchanan’s athletic director began talking about starting a team last year. They went and looked at programs at different schools and presented a plan to the school board. The school board provided

By Chris Fortune Entering with modest expectations appeared to be the key to success in the Buchanan County spelling bee for the top two finishers this year. The event featured 100 kids representing 23 schools in Buchanan County. Kids from fifth to eighth grade competed, and about three hours later, a seventh grader was named

By Harry Loomis When a team like the Kansa City Chiefs make four Super Bowls in five years, fans are going to have plenty of items available to commemorate a special season. Whether it’s hats, shirts, newspaper headlines, magazines, framed pictures or anything else, nothing in sports sells quite like success. The Kansas City Chiefs

By Harry Loomis The United Way of St. Joseph held its annual luncheon at the Restoration Church on Thursday, highlighting the accomplishments of 2023. The meeting began with members of the organization receiving awards based on work done by a company and by individuals. President Kylee Strough said the organization has much to be proud

By NewsPress Now Our Harry Loomis took a deep dive into how Downtown businesses are working to bring in new customers. Watch News-Press NOW starting at 5 p.m. or tune in to our newscast livestream.

By Harry Loomis While St. Joseph’s restaurant week isn’t until next month, eateries in Savannah are in the spotlight thanks to the “Taste of Andrew County” weeklong feature. The event, hosted by the Savannah Chamber of Commerce, runs all week, and restaurants have showcased some signature dishes to be promoted. “We make sure that we

By Riley Funk It may be winter, but after harsh conditions, St. Joseph is feeling a bit of a warm-up, which means it’s a good time to take advantage of the nice weather outdoors. St. Joseph Parks, Recreation and Civic Facilities staff highlighted activities for residents to break the cabin fever from the winter cold.

By Kendra Simpson Community members looking to spread the love this Valentine’s Day have the chance to make the holiday a little brighter for those in nursing homes and assisted living. For the third year in a row, the clinic, located at 2425 N. Woodbine Road, is asking students, teachers and college arts programs to

By Harry Loomis On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs have a chance to make their fourth Super Bowl appearance in the last five seasons. Before this run started, the team hadn’t made a Super Bowl in five decades, a stunning turnaround that fans are making sure to cherish. One way fans have been commemorating this

By Kirsten Stokes Robidoux Row, which was built in the 1850s as apartments and restored as a museum, has recently hired a new director to supervise the conservation and administration of the historical property. “I came back to St. Joseph to help take care of my parents and I looked around and decided I was

By Harry Loomis With dense fog hitting the area earlier this week, police are highlighting the need to slow down when visibility is low.  Although fog doesn’t cause traction issues like rain or snow, it can make it hard to see while driving, which is why Sgt. James Tonn with the St. Joseph Police Department

By Kyle Schmidt A librarian at Robidoux Middle School received national recognition for going above and beyond in her career. Melissa Corey was one of 10 honorees to win the 2024 I Love My Librarian Award. The award is presented through the American Library Association. Corey said she never envisioned winning an award like this

By Chris Fortune Emergency vehicles converged at Charles and 18th streets after a call came in for heavy smoke coming from a home.  The call came in just after 12:30 p.m. Firefighters tore down a portion of a fence leading to the back of the home, where additional heavy smoke could be seen. The smoke was