By Jazmine Knight After a city council seat remained vacant for several weeks, its new District II representative is ready to begin working to better St. Joseph, and particularly, the South Side. Jason Eslinger, a personal injury and criminal attorney, was sworn into office Tuesday, April 9 after being selected by the council April 4.
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By Cameron Montemayor As hundreds of farmers across Northwest Missouri ramp up work for the start of another season of raising corn, a recent announcement in Washington D.C. will open a long-awaited door for an industry facing projected downturns in income. Eight Midwest states, including Missouri, received the green light to sell 15% ethanol year-round
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By Cameron Montemayor As farmers across Northwest Missouri ramp up work for the start of another season of raising corn, a recent announcement in Washington D.C. will open a long-awaited door for an industry facing projected downturns in income. Eight Midwest states, including Missouri, received the green light to sell 15% ethanol year-round beginning next
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By Riley Funk St. Joseph Habitat for Humanity broke ground Thursday on two homes on East Highland Avenue as part of a seven-house development project. As construction on the two homes at 1500 East Highland Avenue gets underway, another home in the 600 block of East Highland Avenue is nearing completion. Shay Homeyer, executive director
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By Chris Fortune Buchanan County firefighters and troopers evacuated residents near Sugar Lake while crews battled a fire Thursday afternoon. Troop H of the Missouri State Highway Patrol was notified about the grass fire at 1:46 p.m. Buchanan County Sheriff Bill Puett said the fire was mostly under control Thursday evening, but drivers can expect
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By Marcus Clem Noncompliance with policy and law has put off, for at least several weeks, usage of a $20 million public education debt plan that voters recently approved. The St. Joseph School District said that the main $1.3 million contract in the matter can’t stay in place. That’s because members of the elected Board
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By NewsPress Now ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING, ARA-EINSTEINS 4525 Downs Dr. Blum Union, Room 102 Noncritical: Sharp irregular surfaces (repeat violation). ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING, STAR BUCKS 4525 Downs Dr. No violations. BENTON HIGH SCHOOL 5655 S. 4th St. No violations. BODE MIDDLE SCHOOL 720 N Noyes Blvd. No violations. BURGER KING #2741 1517 S. Belt Highway
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By NewsPress Now A four-part lecture series hosted at the St. Joseph Public Library beginning this weekend focuses on ancient astronomy. The talks will be presented by Dr. Jay Lemanski and delve into the mysteries of ancient Mesopotamia. Each installment will address a different topic. Dr. Lemanski has a Ph.D. in medieval history and a
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By Riley Funk A different company is taking over the Civic Arena paint project after the city council approved a new contract at its April 1 meeting. The contract is now being fulfilled by G.A. Thompson. Funding was approved in October for internal and external painting of the Civic Arena, as the paint is fading
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By Jazmine Knight Herzog Contracting hosted its annual senior day on Wednesday, showing students opportunities in the industrial and manufacturing industries. The event is designed for area seniors, however all grades are encouraged to attend. Kristi Bailey, director of communication and marketing with the Chamber of Commerce, said St. Joseph has a need for a
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Practices in oral and overall health care continually advance to keep you well. Here are two changes affecting dental care you might notice at your next visit. 1. Updated recommendations for dental X-rays. In the past, when your dentist took X-rays of your teeth, you probably wore a leaded apron or
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By Cameron Montemayor The St. Joseph City Council discussed the prospects of partnering with the YMCA to help finance construction for a new indoor aquatic facility on Tuesday. The YMCA is hoping to start work in the next three to five years on a new 35,000 square foot facility in north St. Joseph, which as
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By Jazmine Knight Owning a business of any kind is challenging, but when you throw in being a female-owned company in a male-dominated industry, the stakes get higher. St. Joseph recently was recognized as one of the top places to start a business by Site Selection magazine, and Kristi Bailey, director of communication and marketing
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By Jazmine Knight A once-popular scooter is dwindling in St. Joseph in wake of the bankruptcy of electric riding company Bird. The scooters were popular among teens in St. Joseph who were just looking to get out the house and do something fun. Bird was also utilized by adults who traveled between bars on the
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By Marcus Clem Four medical students affirmed on Monday the regional growth of programs that prepare the next generation of physicians, and offered advice to Missouri Western State University students about their options. Abby Yoss, Abbey Jin, Hailee Warren and Jacob Lewis joined Taylor Danbury of Mosaic Life Care at Agenstein Hall on campus for
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By Cameron Montemayor As the banners and billboards come down one by one across St. Joseph following the Women’s Division II National Championship, local leaders are stressing the importance of addressing a growing need for hotel space. By 2026, a new $22 million Marriott by Courtyard Hotel is expected to sit across from the Civic
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By NewsPress Now An eclipse is currently sweeping across the nation. Check out our website at newspressnow.com for a look at the event as it passes over parts of the United States.Â
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Close to 238,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year. That’s about one person every two and a half minutes. Fortunately, more Americans are surviving lung cancer thanks in part to early detection, groundbreaking research and new treatments. However, the path from diagnosis to treatment
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By Charles Christian Although lumber prices have dropped noticeably since the COVID-19 pandemic, local builders and consumers are still cautious about building new homes in St. Joseph. Scott Laderoute, owner of Sprint Lumber in St. Joseph, said that even though the prices are not as low as before the pandemic, prices for lumber have stabilized.
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By Jazmine Knight April 15 marks the deadline for all tax filings, which means if you haven’t already received one, tax refunds are soon on the way for those who qualify. Some people put their refunds in savings, some use it to pay bills and others even use it for a vacation. And according to
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By Jazmine Knight Understanding finances isn’t an easy task for everyone, but taking the time to learn the basics can be a big help when it comes to tax season and beyond. April recognizes Financial Literacy Month. Financial literacy refers to the understanding of financial components such as budgeting, investing, taxes, credit and more. Having
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Excessive heat. Emerging diseases. Severe storms and off-season illnesses. The environmental hazards associated with climate change threaten the physical and mental health of children and families — and can be a source of anxiety. It’s not just speculation. Communities are already impacted by such climate change effects as heat illness from
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By Kirsten Stokes In just a few short months, what’s standing as an empty campground will transform into a place of solace and healing for children aged 8-14 who have experienced the loss of a loved one to cancer. “We want to draw the kids together and let them know that they have something in
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By Kendra Simpson St. Joseph vendors have a new place to call home when it comes to selling their products. And for the shop’s owner, it’s a fairy tale come true. With its official opening on April 3, the Frog Prince artisan market and boutique, located at 112 S. Eighth St., has already seen a
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By Chris Fortune City officials have taken another step toward giving shelter animals a new and improved home. The St. Joseph City Council authorized a work order for Ellison-Auxier Architects to handle the design of a new animal shelter to be built at 3405 S. Belt Highway on Monday. For shelter manager Holly Bowie, it
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By Marcus Clem A new executive of programs such as nursing and information technology will be in place this summer at Missouri Western State University, in the wake of the departure of the campus’ No. 2 official. Joan Brewer is named as the next dean of the College of Science and Health. She has most
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By Harry Loomis A Downtown building that has sat vacant for over a decade and a half will soon be demolished. The building is located at 408 South Eighth St., adjacent to the St. Joseph Fire Department. The demolition would allow for an expansion of the fire station’s headquarters. The plan is for the area
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By NewsPress Now April 1 — Farmers State Bank to Anthony Snook, Pembroke Garden Condo Unit 9. April 1 — Nodaway Valley Bank to Jajo Investments LLC, Chirstopher Carbrys Add PT LTS 21 22 Blk 6. April 1 — Nodaway Valley Bank to William Blacketer Jr., Wendy Blacketer, Widmans Add PT Blk 5. April 1
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications Jaydin Kalob Lee Lundy, 22, Osborn, Missouri, and Paola Torres, 19, St. Joseph. Bradley Joseph Simmons, 38, and Jessica Lynn Lawrence, 23, both of Cameron, Missouri. Celsey Ja Lynn Paredes, 24, Tori Delyn Denny, 33, both of St. Joseph. Sean Steven Grace, 42, and Jodi Lyn Davis, 40, both of
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported from March 26 to March 30 Joshua Nathan Cole Miller, 39, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Erica Lynn Reed, 39, no address provided, city charge for indecent acts. Toby Christopher Hartig, 30, 1439 N. 11th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Deann Charlee
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