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The St. Joseph News-Press is a daily newspaper that comes out every morning in St. Joseph, Missouri. It serves as the main publication for the News-Press & Gazette Company, which owns various newspapers in northwestern Missouri and northeastern Kansas, as well as several television and radio stations in the western United States.

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Westlake Ace Hardware donates dozens of fans to Salvation Army

2 days ago | newspressnow.com | Kendra Simpson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Across the United States, some people are struggling to beat the record-breaking heat waves, but in St. Joseph, Westlake Ace Hardware has donated dozens of box fans to the Salvation Army to ensure residents stay cool this summer. "We are so blessed, we thank the community," Social Services Director for the Salvation Army, Emily Bravo, said.
See St. Joseph: Downtown fun and games

2 days ago | newspressnow.com | Kendra Simpson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- This weekend, it's going to be all fun and games in St. Joseph. News-Press NOW's Kendra Simpson found the weekend's top entertainment in this week's edition of See St. Joseph. As June comes to a close, Pride celebrations continue to thrive. So come on down for The Pride is Right. Just like everyone's favorite game show, contestants will be chosen at random to compete for some fabulous prizes.
Fewer counted but homelessness still a concern in St. Joseph

2 days ago | newspressnow.com | Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- New data from United Way's annual Point-in-Time Count shows a decline in the local homeless population but advocates caution the numbers may not reflect the full scope of the issue. The Point-in-Time Count, conducted each January, is used to identify the number of people experiencing homelessness in a community. This year's numbers show a decrease compared to 2024.
"It's gonna move quickly": City plans action in wake of survey results, pinpoints code enforcement

2 days ago | newspressnow.com | Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- City leaders are preparing immediate action in the wake of results from a wide-ranging city survey distributed to residents this year, with code enforcement, streets and police services topping the list of priorities to address.
Tariffs cast shadow over fireworks industry ahead of Fourth of July

3 days ago | newspressnow.com | Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- This Fourth of July, the sky might still light up, but fireworks retailers say dark clouds are forming over the industry. With new import tariffs and rising global costs driving up expenses,local sellers warn, the tradition of backyard fireworks displays may become more expensive or even unsustainable in the years ahead.
Chiefs not looking in the rearview mirror following Super Bowl loss

3 days ago | newspressnow.com | Jacob Meikel

It’s been over four months since the Chiefs blowout loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 59, and the team isn’t fixating on the past in order to reach the mountain top next season. Notwithstanding the 40-22 loss in Super Bowl 59 putting NFL history on hold with the league’s first-ever three-peat, it’s still business as usual for the Chiefs as they continue working toward the 2025 season.
Chiefs not looking in the rearview mirror following Super Bowl loss

3 days ago | newspressnow.com | Jacob Meikel

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- It’s been over four months since the Chiefs blowout loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 59, and the team isn’t fixating on the past in order to reach the mountain top next season. Notwithstanding the 40-22 loss in Super Bowl 59 putting NFL history on hold with the league’s first-ever three-peat, it’s still business as usual for the Chiefs as they continue working toward the 2025 season.
Area gun shop urges responsible ownership during awareness month

3 days ago | newspressnow.com | Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- June marks Gun Violence Awareness Month and a local gun shop is using this time to promote responsible firearm ownership and safe storage practices. While gun violence often includes homicides and assaults, it also encompasses unintentional deaths and injuries involving firearms.
Fee increases planned for REC Center, Remington Nature Center

3 days ago | newspressnow.com | Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Residents will notice an increase in admission fees at two well-known community facilities starting next week. Beginning July 1, admission fees at the Remington Nature Center will increase slightly by $1 across the board. Adults will now pay $5, seniors $4 and youth $3. Children ages 3 and under will still be able to enter for free. The REC Center will also adjust admission fees in several different areas, the first since it opened back in 2012.
City hopes to break ground this fall on new Hyde pool, Northside Splash Park

4 days ago | newspressnow.com | Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- St. Joseph is ready to make the plunge on construction of two new aquatic facilities in the North and South ends, a highly-anticipated boost for the city's long-term pool landscape. Parks officials and design teams have been making headway this summer on final designs for a new $2 million Northside Splash Park and $3.7 million Hyde Park shallow activity pool.