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Kirsten Stokes

Missouri, United States

Evening Anchor at News-Press Now

News- Press NOW Evening Anchor

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  • The future of DEI at local universities

    1 week ago | newspressnow.com | Kirsten Stokes

    MARYVILLE, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In a move that reflects a broader cultural and political shift across Missouri, both Northwest Missouri State University and Missouri Western State University have officially dissolved their offices of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Trickling down from state and federal executive orders, both universities are now reassessing, not only the names of these programs, but also the services they will offer moving forward.

  • Local tour supports architectural stained glass in St. Joseph

    1 week ago | newspressnow.com | Kirsten Stokes

    ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Shakespeare Chateau Guild is highlighting six historic locations for an up-close look at some of St. Joseph’s finest examples of stained glass. The locations will be featured on a tour, St. Joseph’s Architectural Jewelry: a tour of extraordinary stained glass, from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 27.

  • Salon picking up pieces after window shot out

    1 week ago | newspressnow.com | Kirsten Stokes

    ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- A local salon is recovering after a stray bullet shattered its window and pierced a stylist’s chair during an officer-involved shooting on March 27. Salon 1027, located on Frederick Avenue across from City Hall, was caught in the crossfire during a police chase involving suspects in a carjacking. Shots were fired from the suspects’ vehicle as they sped through Downtown St. Joseph.

  • Hometown Heroes

    3 weeks ago | newspressnow.com | Kirsten Stokes

    Rich and Tami Claycomb were awarded News-Press NOW's Hometown Heroes for the month of March. BE PART OF THE CONVERSATIONNews-Press Now is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

  • St. Joseph native becomes Sentinel guard

    3 weeks ago | newspressnow.com | Kirsten Stokes

    ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- A St. Joseph native and military member has earned the position of a Sentinel guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Awarded the 732nd badge since it was first established in 1958, Josh Habeeb is now a Sentinel guard. With a prestigious position like this, his accomplishment was nothing short of hard work. "I would come in on my off days, we work 26-hour shifts, and spend about 12 hours on my uniform every day," Habeeb said.

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Kirsten Stokes
Kirsten Stokes @NPNOWSTOKES
6 Dec 23

Tune into News-Press NOW tomorrow at 5, 5:30 and 6pm to see the Central Indians Cheer team prepare for the State Cheerleading competition on Saturday! You don’t want to miss it! https://t.co/NTZezvWhs4

Kirsten Stokes
Kirsten Stokes @NPNOWSTOKES
9 Nov 23

Watch @newspressnow tonight at 5:30, 6 and 9. Featuring: A special report, weekend weather conditions and things to do in St. Joseph!! You don’t want to miss it! https://t.co/FH2rsYAfc0 https://t.co/Quio81BA90