Cameron Montemayor

Missouri

Multimedia Journalist at News-Press Now

Multimedia journalist with News-Press NOW | Photographer | Musician 🎸 | Northwest Missouri State alum

Articles

Mountain biking, trail-hiking and more: St. Joseph gears up for annual River Bluff Trails Fest

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Outdoor explorers of all ages will get the chance to participate in three days of near, non-stop activities at the scenic bluffs at River Bluff Trails Park beginning Friday, May 16 in St. Joseph.
Mountain biking, trail-hiking and more: St. Joseph gears up for annual River Bluff Trails Fest

1 week ago | newspressnow.com | Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Outdoor explorers of all ages will get the chance to participate in three days of near, non-stop activities at the scenic bluffs at River Bluff Trails Park beginning Friday, May 16 in St. Joseph.
Animal Shelter development to kickoff next week, opening now eyed for 2026

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City leaders provided an update on the progress of a new animal shelter on South Belt Highway during Thursday's budget work session. Officials with the St. Joseph Health Department confirmed that internal demolition work is slated to begin next week, with construction crews with E.L. Crawford expected to ramp up outside construction in July on the $5 million facility. The tentative completion date for the shelter is now being eyed for 2026.
Budget planning shifts to public safety departments, including police and fire

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Public safety funding will take center stage at City Hall Thursday evening as budget planning shifts to St. Joseph's police and fire departments for day three of discussions. Councilmembers and city leaders will return from a one-day break and resume FY2026 budget talks from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 8.
Animal Shelter work to kickoff next week, opening now eyed for 2026

1 week ago | newspressnow.com | Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- City leaders provided an update on the progress of a new $5 million animal shelter during Thursday's budget work session. Officials with the St. Joseph Health Department confirmed that internal demolition work is slated to begin next week, with construction crews with E.L. Crawford expected to ramp up outside construction in July. The tentative completion date for the shelter is now being eyed for 2026.
Budget planning shifts to public safety departments, including police and fire

1 week ago | newspressnow.com | Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Public safety funding will take center stage at City Hall Thursday evening as budget planning shifts to St. Joseph's police and fire departments for day three of discussions. Councilmembers and city leaders will return from a one-day break and resume FY2026 budget talks from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 8.
Driver’s exam offices in St. Joseph, statewide to close for holiday

1 week ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Local residents hoping to obtain their driver's license or permit will have to wait an extra day this week. In a Facebook post made Wednesday afternoon, the Missouri State Highway Patrol announced that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed Thursday, May 8, in observance of Truman Day, a state holiday. Normal operations will resume on Friday, May 9.
Driver's exam offices in St. Joseph, statewide to close for holiday

1 week ago | newspressnow.com | Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Local residents hoping to obtain their driver's license or permit will have to wait an extra day this week. In a Facebook post made Wednesday afternoon, the Missouri State Highway Patrol announced that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed Thursday, May 8, in observance of Truman Day, a state holiday. Normal operations will resume on Friday, May 9.
Tuesday budget planning to hone in on various department spending plans

1 week ago | newspressnow.com | Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Budget preparations for fiscal year 2026 will continue at City Hall with finances for the city's key departments set to take center stage this evening. Tuesday's work session from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. will provide a breakdown of spending and revenue plans for City Hall's administrative departments, including the City Manager's Office, Clerk, Human Resources, Finance and the newly created Technology Services Department.
2026 budget process kicks off with string of work sessions Monday

1 week ago | newspressnow.com | Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- City leaders will take the first step toward finalizing next year's budget with the first of multiple work sessions lined up for this evening at City Hall. Monday's work session from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. marks the first of four public budget meetings scheduled at City Hall over the next eight days. A final budget for fiscal year 2025-26 is expected to be approved in early June.