By Kirsten Stokes In 1926, at just 15 years old, Eulalia Gabriel became the first queen of the St. Joseph Apple Blossom Parade. Today, four generations of her family are coming together to recreate the float that she once rode in almost 100 years ago. “She was independent, strong-willed, knew what she wanted and she
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By Riley Funk A recent lab upgrade at Boehringer Ingelheim will help enhance research and development for its products. Community leaders spoke Thursday on the latest improvements on the campus and got the chance to get a tour of the new expansion. Natalie Hawn, CEO of the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce, said the new
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By Marcus Clem Whitney Lanning has been fired as executive director of the Community Action Partnership of Greater St. Joseph. Lanning confirmed the news of her Wednesday firing by CAPSTJOE to News-Press NOW. A severance deal is currently being negotiated, she said. “I am proud to have served as the executive director of CAPSTJOE these
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By NewsPress Now A book sale of unique, older and local interest items will be held this weekend by the Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library. Most of the approximately 2,000 books in the sale have been donated to the library, with some coming from the library collection. The sale from Saturday through Monday,
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Summer fun and chores alike come with potential hazards to feet. According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, here’s how to protect feet and ankles from the most common seasonal hazards: Be DIY Safe DIY projects like power washing, roofing and decking require ramped up safety measures. Always
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By Cameron Montemayor City leaders moved one step closer to finalizing the 2024-25 fiscal year budget as discussions continued with a work session on Wednesday at City Hall. Discussions were largely focused on changes to operating budgets for the city’s Health and Planning and Community Development departments. Additionally, administrative department budgets for mayor and city
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By Jenna Wilson A Lafayette high school JROTC instructor is on administrative leave, district officials confirmed, and parents and students are speaking out against the decision. No criminal charges have been filed against Master Sgt. Jaamal Anderson, who has been a JROTC instructor in the SJSD for almost five years, but the teacher is on
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By NewsPress Now Missouri Western State University is set to send its Class of 2024 off with fanfare this Saturday. About 375 students are set to graduate in two spring commencement ceremonies at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on May 4 in the MWSU Fieldhouse in the M.O. Looney Complex. The public is invited. Doors
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By NewsPress Now Fans of the classic “Beauty and the Beast” will have a chance to catch a special production of the show on ice this weekend. The St. Joseph Figure Skating Club show is a musical production, with sets, lights and all the works, plus the extra frill of being on skates. The cast
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By Cameron Montemayor St. Joseph flyers making their plans for spring or summer airline travel will have one less headache to worry about in the near future. New regulations laid out by the White House this month would standardize the process of getting a refund when extended airline delays or cancellations occur. Currently, each airline
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By Jenna Wilson A major truck driver shortage has reached a record high this year and could further impact supply chain costs. “There’s always been a demand for truck drivers,” said Ken Pratt, owner of area company Ken Pratt Trucking. “But the problem with truck drivers right now is they’re older and not a lot
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By NewsPress Now Several staff members will take on new leadership roles with the St. Joseph School District this summer. Promotions announced Tuesday by the Board of Education take effect July 1. Dr. Alexander Tomes will serve as principal at Robidoux Middle School. He started with the district as a biology teacher at Central High
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By Charles Christian A nonprofit thrift store in St. Joseph will be back to its normal hours next week after a temporary closure. Grace House, located at 2638 Lafayette St., shut down in February because founder and director Ruth Costello underwent a major surgical procedure. However, in a message this week to News-Press NOW, Costello
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By Jazmine Knight Whether it be underpasses, buildings or local parks, graffiti has become the unfortunate norm for many St. Joseph areas, and city officials are struggling to curb the problem. Jeff Atkins, assistant director of St. Joseph Parks, Recreation and Civic Facilities, has been with the department for over 39 years, and he said
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) May is Save Your Tooth Month, an annual celebration of tooth-saving procedures and the endodontists responsible for saving teeth. It’s also an important reminder that while having a tooth pulled may seem like the easiest option when you have tooth pain from an infection or disease, saving your natural teeth is
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By Riley Funk Plans for a local indoor pool project took another step forward Monday. The St. Joseph City Council approved a resolution on Monday night that states the city’s intent to contribute up to $7 million in capital funds to help construct an indoor aquatic facility on the local YMCA campus. This is on
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By Marcus Clem School board members came together on Monday to sign off on a measure that would tax about $7.1 million in new revenue per year for staff compensation, if voters approve. The St. Joseph Board of Education voted 7-0 to embrace the idea, which would trigger an election on Aug. 6. Voters would
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By NewsPress Now A local couple is struggling to get an expensive gene treatment for their newborn twins who are suffering from a rare and often fatal condition. Social media posts made by Austin and Amanda Reed have been drawing widespread attention to their desperate situation. The couple’s twin sons, Easton and Eli, were born
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By Marcus Clem Limited information has been confirmed about the paid administrative leave of a St. Joseph School District staffer earlier this month. News-Press NOW filed a Missouri Sunshine Law request about the case on Monday, seeking all records about the case. Until the name of the staffer and any allegations affecting them are confirmed,
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By Chris Fortune A voluntary program utilizing inmate help to clean county roads and assist community service organizations continues to make a difference 10 years later. The Buchanan County Inmate Trash Clean-up Crew program began in April 2014 with the help of Buchanan County Commissioner Ron Hook and the coordination of county judges and sheriffs
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By Cameron Montemayor One of the allures of the American dream is being able to enjoy the later years of life in retirement after decades of hard work, but for a growing number of people in the U.S., the odds of successfully retiring remain a long shot. Nearly a quarter of adults age 50 or
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By Marcus Clem Authorities in Washington have approved a total ban on almost all employment deals that are meant to keep workers from taking their talents elsewhere after they leave their jobs, and this could have local effects. The Federal Trade Commission, an independent agency of the U.S. government, voted 3-2 on Tuesday to implement
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By Cameron Montemayor Residents looking to purchase or renew their home insurance policy this year could be in for sticker shock. The average annual homeowners insurance policy has increased in Missouri by nearly 20% on average since 2021, according to insurance marketplace data from QuoteWizard. Residents and businesses across the area are seeing increases from
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By Jenna Wilson A recent report showed that drug shortages in the U.S. have hit an all-time high, impacting pharmacies across the country and locally. The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists tracked a record 323 active drug shortages during the first quarter of 2024, surpassing the previous record of 320 shortages in 2014. Patients who
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By Charles Christian Small Business Week in St. Joseph is giving local business owners a chance to enhance their business skills and see an uptick in customers. St. Joseph joins the rest of the nation in celebrating Small Business Week from April 29 through May 5. During this week, the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce
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By Kendra Simpson A couple from St. Joseph traveled to Guatemala to support an orphanage. Now, they’re hoping their hometown will lend a helping hand toward their mission. Cole and Sarah McCauley both grew up in St. Joseph and have been helping to run a Christian orphanage in Guatemala for several years. The couple is
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By Kyle Schmidt St Joseph’s Habitat for Humanity will be wishing its executive director Shay Homeyer good luck as she embarks on a new journey in Nebraska. Homeyer has been with Habitat for 10 years. Though she is leaving the area, her impact will remain in the many projects she has helped happen. “Our latest
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Nearly 25 million people of all ages in the United States are living with asthma, a lifelong chronic disease that makes it harder to move air in and out of the lungs. Here’s what the American Lung Association wants everyone to know during summer, when extreme heat can make asthma harder
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By Kirsten Stokes A St. Joseph native and member of the military was recently selected to serve as a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and he’s working to earn a badge that is considered one of the most challenging in the Army. “I want to get my Tomb Guard badge, which is
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By Jenna Wilson After more than seven years serving as the executive director at Pivotal Point Transitional Housing, Melissa Frakes has announced her plans to retire later this year. Pivotal Point Transitional Housing helps families and individuals overcome homelessness. Under her leadership, the organization has transformed into one that offers hope and positively impacts the
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