
Fees for Inmate phone calls could be limited by bill
A proposed Missouri bill by State Senator Rusty Black would limit the rate inmates pay to make phone calls.
Continue ReadingA proposed Missouri bill by State Senator Rusty Black would limit the rate inmates pay to make phone calls.
Continue ReadingBuchanan County law enforcement agencies issue statements on their roles with ICE amid the Trump administrations crackdown on immigration.
Continue ReadingA homeless individual sleeps outside in this 2021 photo at Third and Edmond streets in Downtown St. Joseph.
Continue ReadingThe Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Joseph will soon have tickets available for its annual Empower Auction. The event celebrates individuals who have been chosen as Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Empower Honorees — who then raise funds for the organization through sponsorships, fundraising with their peers, a silent auction and a live auction package.
Continue ReadingThe Missouri Department of Transportation shared on Monday morning that drivers need to find alternate routes to Belt Highway instead of accessing Karnes Road. MoDOT sent a press release to News-Press NOW on Monday, Jan. 27: “The intersection of U.S. Route 169 (Belt Highway) and Karnes Road in St. Joseph is closed due to a
Continue ReadingAdditional author: Jacob Richey, KOMU 8 A Missouri Task Force 1 member who responded to the 9/11 attacks in New York has died from cancer, the Boone County Fire Protection District announced Thursday. Heavy rigging specialist Larry Duncan was one of the responders who scoured rubble the day after the attacks on the World Trade
Continue ReadingA ‘highly pathogenic Avian Influenza virus’, most commonly known as Bird Flu is spreading across the United States, including the Northwest Missouri region.
Continue ReadingFriends of the Animal Shelter and the St. Joseph Animal Shelter are looking to share information about a group of kittens through a new weekly program. According to the Friends of the Animal Shelter’s post through social media on Friday, Jan. 24 “Symphony’s kittens are 2 weeks old! How precious are these little fluff balls Momma
Continue ReadingThe Missouri Department of Transportation released some planned roadwork for several Northwest Missouri counties for next week, including Atchison and Nodaway counties. In Atchison County, MoDOT will be patching potholes on U.S. Route 136 from the Brownville Bridge to Route M on January 28 and 29. In Nodaway County, Route NN at the Platte River
Continue ReadingThe Black Archives Museum plans to induct three new community members into the Hall of Fame 2025 with an event on Thursday, Feb. 27. These new inductees have “had a significant and lasting impact on the St. Joseph Community as a whole (economic, civic involvement, inspirational contributions, and educational contributions) and have made major contributions
Continue ReadingNo injuries were reported in a train derailment around 9 p.m. Monday near the area of Route 759 and Oak Street in St. Joseph. Local authorities are asking residents to avoid the area as cleanup efforts get underway. “Upon arrival, I walked up to the engine and it appeared that they hit a broken piece
Continue ReadingIn a message sent out to St. Joseph School District faculty and families, patrons were informed about an imminent calendar change on Monday, Feb. 3. A teacher work day scheduled for Monday, Feb. 10, will be moved to Wednesday, Feb. 12 in preparation for a potential Chiefs victory. The change will ensure instructional time for
Continue ReadingIn a December 2024 Board of Education Meeting, the St. Joseph School District approved site preparation efforts for high school turf installation. Benton, Central and Lafayette high schools will be transitioning their football fields into turf. “It’s an exciting process, it’s something that, you know, doesn’t happen a lot of times, even at other places,” said Shannon
Continue ReadingThe Missouri Department of Transportation has scheduled roadwork for several counties in Northwest Missouri for the week of Feb. 3 through Feb. 9. In Andrew County, MoDOT crews are performing bridge maintenance along Route C at the One Hundred and Two River Bridge, work began on Sunday, Feb. 2 and will run until Thursday, Feb.
Continue ReadingThe Platte County Prosecuting Attorney released information related to the homicide case in the 4100 block of Northwest 65th Street on Sunday, Feb. 2. According to a media release sent to News-Press NOW from the Platte County Prosecutor Eric Zahnd on Monday, Feb. 3: “A man has been charged with three counts of first degree
Continue ReadingThe second semester is well underway and attendance rates at the St. Joseph School District have dropped. District leaders are hopeful that a single seasonal blip won’t deter them from meeting their attendance goals. Attendance currently stands at 84.1% for the school year as a whole, with absences since classes resumed earlier this month due
Continue ReadingThe St. Joseph Police Department has identified a body found at the 4500 block of Badger Street last week.
Continue ReadingThe nation is just a few weeks away from the Super Bowl LIX game and local fans are sharing their thoughts on which defensive player will play a big role in getting a win this year.
Continue ReadingA few local political groups hosted an event Tuesday evening, to allow the public to witness policies given from those fighting for two open School Board seats. Five of the total six candidates will introduce themselves and answer the community’s questions this evening as Former Buchanan County Auditor — Nancy Nash acts as Moderator. The
Continue ReadingMembers of the St. Joseph Catholic Academy met for an annual prayer breakfast and fundraising event on Wednesday morning.
Continue ReadingThe Buchanan County sheriff’s department is showing their team spirit for Super Bowl LIX by sporting their favorite Chiefs’ wear over the next few weeks.
Continue ReadingThe Chiefs will be chasing history at Super Bowl LIX by attempting to become the first team to win three championships in a row. Locally, St. Joseph fans will be incorporating their rituals to help make that happen.
Continue ReadingThe Missouri State Highway Patrol is placing an increased focus on driving down the number of DWI incidents statewide in 2025.
Continue ReadingMonday was the first official St. Joseph School District Board of Education meeting of 2025. The BOE is getting down to business with a series of meetings to address multiple issues across the District. Closed executive meetings will take place to both introduce and follow the official BOE meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Monday,
Continue ReadingMultiple shots were fired at an Atchison Police vehicle during a 9-hour armed standoff Friday evening that came to an end early Saturday.
Continue ReadingWith the help of surrounding law enforcement agencies and community members from near and far, the Andrew County Community Builders reached their goal of $40,000 to bring a Safe Haven Baby Box to Northwest Missouri.
Continue ReadingIt has been less than a month since Missouri’s Hands-Free Law went into effect and law enforcement are continuing to see distracted driving. The grace period is over for the Missouri law banning cellphone use while driving. The Siddens-Bening Hands-Free Law went into effect in August 2024 and was enforced in January this year, meaning
Continue ReadingLaw enforcement officers are cautioning drivers to avoid engaging in road-rage situations which can lead to a fatal outcome.
Continue ReadingLocal firefighters attended a training conducted by Evergy on Wednesday morning which focused on power lines. The training offered a refresher on how to properly respond to emergencies involving overhead and underground power lines, including dig-ins and downed power lines from storms. The goal was for first responders to learn how to keep themselves safe
Continue ReadingSt. Joseph police Capt. Jeff Wilson will become the new police chief in Platte City, Missouri, in April.
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