Underserved communities focus of high-speed internet access efforts
The need for reliable internet is becoming essential for accessing health care and employment opportunities as well as education.
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Catholic Charities raffling off a Super Bowl trip for two
Those who didn’t purchase tickets to the Super Bowl still have a chance to go, thanks to a raffle by Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph. A $100 donation on the Catholic Charities website qualifies donors for a prize package to New Orleans for the game. The package includes Super Bowl tickets and roundtrip airline
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Emergency management invites community to weather spotting training
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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Rescinded funding freeze still raises concerns for non-profits
While the initial threat of a funding freeze for nonprofits receiving federal aid has been rescinded, social service agencies in St. Joseph are keeping a cautious eye on the situation. Local nonprofit leaders told News-Press NOW most people do not realize the important gap that federal funds fill alongside the generosity of individuals and businesses.
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Businesses allow employees to wear Chiefs gear ahead of Super Bowl LIX
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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United Way discusses accomplishments of 2024, looks to 2025
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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Community invited to celebrate at African American Read-In
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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Minions visit St. Joseph libraries
In honor of Take Your Child to the Library Day, a special guest visited St. Joseph.
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Local entrepreneur celebrates business anniversary
Le Peep is celebrating its first anniversary of new ownership, although Leslie Burris is no stranger to the business world of St. Joseph. In 2011, Burris won the Steven L. Craig School of Business’s entrepreneurship program at Missouri Western State University and took ownership of a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory location in Iowa. Since winning
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Agency focusing on teaching needed life skills
Pivotal Point patrons watch as Open Door Food Kitchen Executive Director Katie Burris teaches them how to cook a homemade meal.
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Cup of Joe program celebrates 10th anniversary
A local entrepreneurial program is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
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Local boys teams hold strong in latest Missouri high school basketball rankings
Bishop LeBlond’s Jacob Winkelbauer goes up for a basketball against St. Joseph Christian on Tuesday at Bishop LeBlond High School.
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Event aims to help fathers and daughters have fun together
A local business is offering a fun opportunity for fathers and daughters to connect.
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SJSD breaks down costs of Proposition Two
A bond proposal showing up on the April 8 municipal election ballots would allow voters to deny or approve a 60 cent tax increase.
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Missouri Western officials negotiating return of Chiefs training camp
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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Fans warned of Super Bowl ticket scams
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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Traffic accident shuts down lane on I-29 Friday afternoon
St. Joseph law enforcement responded to an injury traffic accident, shutting down a lane on I-29.
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Local social services face “dire” hiring difficulties
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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North Shoppes vet clinic expected to open in fall
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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See St. Joseph: Puppies, parties and pretty cool science
Parents and children gather on Saturday at Agenstein Hall on the campus of Missouri Western State University for the 23rd Annual Super Science Saturday.
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MoDOT postpones U.S. Route 36 pavement repairs
The Missouri Department of Transportation has postponed the roadwork scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Feb. 4, in Livingston County. According to MoDOT, the pavement repairs on U.S. Route 36 in Livingston County which were scheduled to begin on Tuesday have been postponed until the spring. The contractor, Magruder Paving, LLC has postponed the project until
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City officials and property staff, updates on recent building collapse
Property management with Jasack Property and a St. Joseph, Missouri -Official have updates about the recent building collapse at 10th and Patee streets. Juston Carr, Property Maintenance Manager with the City of St. Joseph, said the future of the building does not look promising as too much damage has taken place. “What I’ve seen now is
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Trenton PD has options to wear Chiefs gear ahead of Super Bowl Sunday
The Trenton, Missouri Police Department shared that officers have the option to support their hometown team this week ahead of the big game. Trenton PD shared through social media on Monday, Feb. 3, “In support of the Kansas City Chiefs, our Officers have been given the option of wearing Chief’s headgear the week preceding the
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St. Joseph School District congratulates top business students
On Monday, the St. Joseph, Missouri School District congratulated its top-performing business students through social media. SJSD shared the post on Monday, Feb. 3, “Congratulations to our top-performing business students! These Benton, Central, and Lafayette High School students scored in the top 10% nationwide on the rigorous High School of Business™ exams.” The top-performing students
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Subject arrested overnight
A SJPD SRT made an arrest overnight
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Modern home materials drive faster fire response times
Fire department response times have gotten faster, largely due to the kinds of materials used in home construction and home appliances. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, many of today’s structures can develop from a small flame to a large fire in three to five minutes. Jamey McVicker, St. Joseph Fire Department assistant chief, said
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MSHP working through dozens of crashes from slick roads
Icy pavement is making for a busy morning for the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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Efforts continuing to bring grocery store to Downtown ‘food desert’
Members of Restoration Church are moving closer to making the dream of a nonprofit grocery store for Downtown St. Joseph a reality. The church recently hosted an informational gathering with guest speaker James Harris, CEO of Harvest Community Charities, an organization that helps supply fresh products to nonprofit grocery stores. Church members have been trying to
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St. Joseph gets ready to enter “Downtown Era”
The St. Joseph Downtown Association is hosting a celebration this weekend that will appeal to local Swifties.
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Freezing drizzle still imposes travel hazards
A Winter Weather Advisory is still in effect for Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas. This advisory includes the following: Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Clinton, DeKalb, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway, Platte, and Worth. The following Northeast Kansas counties are also included in the advisory: Brown, Atchison, and Doniphan. This advisory does not expire until 6 PM this evening.
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