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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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Tracking scattered t-storms and mild air

1 day ago | newspressnow.com | Jared Shelton

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue to develop across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas Wednesday afternoon and evening, with 40% to 60% chances area-wide. A few storms may produce gusty winds and hail, with a marginal risk of severe thunderstorm activity across the region into tonight. Overnight lows will fall into the low 60s to upper 50s, with mostly cloudy skies and light southerly winds.
Tracking scattered rain and t-storm chances

2 days ago | newspressnow.com | Jared Shelton

Mostly sunny and warm conditions Tuesday afternoon will give way to scattered thunderstorms Tuesday night across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas. An active pattern will ensue, with numerous chances for showers and storms through the middle and later half of the work week. A 30% chance of isolated t-storms will develop after 5 PM Tuesday, with chances increasing to 40% overnight. Most thunderstorms will be garden variety, with a marginal risk for isolated pockets of hail and damaging winds.
Tracking rain and t-storm chances through the week

3 days ago | newspressnow.com | Jared Shelton

A mild, dry, and mostly clear Monday evening will give way to isolated thunderstorm chances by Tuesday evening. Rain and t-storm chances will continue through mid to late week as an active pattern settles into the region. Clear skies and upper 60s Monday afternoon will give way to a few passing clouds after midnight. Lows will fall into the mid to low 50s overnight, with southerly winds at 5 to 10 mph.
NWMSU Professor receives Governor's Award

6 days ago | newspressnow.com | Leah Rainwater

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- One professor from Northwest Missouri State University received the Governor's Award for Excellence from Governor Mike Kehoe in Jefferson City on April 2. Shelly Hiatt is a professor of counseling at NWMSU's School of Health and Wellness. Hiatt joined Northwest's faculty in 1997 and teaches courses related to psychology and school guidance and counseling.
City facilities closed in observance of Easter Sunday

6 days ago | newspressnow.com | Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- City of St. Joseph facilities normally open on Sunday's will be closed in observance of the Easter holiday. With Easter Sunday being on Sunday, April 20, all City offices, the landfill, recycling center, REC center and the Remington Nature Center will be closed. City facilities will resume to normal hours on Monday, April 21. BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION News-Press Now is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.
How to watch Royals and Cardinals games with News-Press NOW

6 days ago | newspressnow.com | Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Viewers can now tune in to Royals and Cardinals baseball games with News-Press NOW. You can watch Royals games on:April 27, 2025 @1:10 p.m. vs. Houston Astros on the NOW ChannelMay 18, 2025 @1:10 p.m. vs. St. Louis Cardinals on FOXMay 26, 2025 @3:10 p.m. vs. Cincinnati Reds on FOXJune 1, 2025 @1:10 p.m. vs. Detroit Tigers on FOXJune 15, 2025 @1:10 p.m. vs. Athletics on FOXJuly 20, 2025 @12:40 p.m. vs. Miami Marlins on the NOW ChannelAug. 17, 2025 @1:10 p.m. vs.
Benton baseball tops Bishop LeBlond, builds momentum heading into WOW Bat Tournament

6 days ago | newspressnow.com | Calvin Silvers

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Ahead of this weekend’s Walkoff Wood Bat High School Baseball Tournament, both the Benton Cardinals and Phil Welch Stadium got in some early action as Benton took on city rival Bishop LeBlond. What started as a tight game through three innings quickly turned into a rout, as the Cardinals exploded with big innings in the fourth and sixth to roll to a 16-4 win, getting back in the win column and restoring momentum at just the right time.
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.
Tracking late-week rain chances, and a cool-off

1 week ago | newspressnow.com | Jared Shelton

Dry, warm, and breezy conditions will prevail across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas Thursday evening, as a low pressure system tracks well north of the area keeping any risk for strong to severe thunderstorms along and north of the Iowa border. Overnight lows will only fall into mid to low 60s late, with south winds at 15 to 25 mph and partly cloudy to mostly clear skies. Friday will bring an increase in cloud cover and a 20% to 30% chance of PM showers.
2025 tornado tallies: A look at the numbers so far

1 week ago | newspressnow.com | Jared Shelton

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Spring tornado season started out with a bang for parts of the Midwest and deep South this year. From January to early April, the Storm Prediction Center has tallied at least 473 preliminary tornado reports across the United States. That’s well above the historical average of 266 twisters through this point in the season.