Noyes Home named finalist for $10,000 grant

News-Press NOW on May 22, 2025

Kendra Simpson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Noyes Home for Children has been named a finalist for Evergy’s Hometown Grant, which rewards $10,000 to non-profits in its service area.

The grant will help three non-profits across Missouri and Kansas with community improvement projects. Noyes Home hopes to win and use the earnings to create a sensory garden, introducing gardening, harvesting and musical instruments for the children staying at the Home.

“We want to create a really serene, calm space for our kids to be able to come and just enjoy nature and not have to think about the adult worries that they carry with them, that are oftentimes the reason they need the Noyes Home in the first place,” Executive Director of the Noyes Home, Chelsea Howlett, said.

The $10,000 will assist in planting the pollinator garden, purchasing musical instruments and putting in pavers to create a pathway. As children leave the Noyes Home, they will paint on the pavers to leave a permanent memorial of their time there.

“They can come back and come to our block party and say ‘I was here and that’s my stone,’ to be part of their story,” Howlett said.

The grant alone will most likely not cover the entire cost of the sensory garden, but the Noyes Home encouraged residents to designate donations for the garden.

“But most importantly, we need people to vote for us because essentially it’s a popularity contest on social media,” Howlett said. “I am just so grateful that we have this opportunity from Evergy but we need our community support. So please vote, please share, please encourage everybody in St. Joe to help support us.”

Votes from the community will decide the three winners and are open to the public until May 30.

To cast a vote, visit Evergy’s Facebook post and like the photo of the contestant’s project.

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Work set to begin on Krug Park renovation

News-Press NOW on May 22, 2025

Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Contractors are preparing to begin a more-than two-year project to upgrade one historic park in St. Joseph in the coming weeks.

E.L. Crawford and Construction plan to begin the $11.75 million project on Monday, June 2. The project is weather-permitting. Residents will notice fencing and signage- there will be a sign at the entrance of the park to show where work will take place.

Traffic through the park will be restricted at times and some areas will be closed during construction to keep crews and members of the public safe.

Features, including the fountain and waterfall at the Krug Park lagoon will not be in service during construction.

The Holiday Park Christmas attraction is still planned to operate during the construction period.

The project will be done in multiple phases and include significant renovations to several areas of the park.

Work will begin on the Krug Bowl amphitheater, with the castle, children’s circus, picnic shelters and restrooms to follow.

This design shows the planned phases of construction for the Krug Park renovation project, an estimated $12 to $13 million project. Design renderings courtesy of Eliison Auxier, West 8 and E.L. Crawford Construction

The project is expected to be completed in the fall of 2027. Funding for the renovation comes from a half-cent parks sales tax approved by voters in 2021.

For additional information about the project, visit www.Krugparkproject.com.

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Late addition to street repaving list slowed traffic on part of busy Manitou Springs corridor Thursday

KRDO on May 22, 2025

Scott Harrison

MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — It’s wasn’t described as an emergency repair job, but town officials said that a repaving project Thursday on the main route through town had a high priority.

The work done by crews was actually less repaving and more filling large potholes on a block of Manitou Avenue between Pawnee Avenue — in front of the Manitou Springs Public Library — and Canon Avenue.

Officials wanted to restore the street segment to cover several spots where digging into it was required for water main repairs this winter, adding that temperatures have only recently become consistently warm enough for asphalt work.

The project also was delayed by the realization that Manitou Avenue is the business route for US 24 — which passes above the town — and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) had to approve any changes there.

Finishing the project before the start of Memorial Day weekend and the summer tourist season further lends a sense of urgency to the project.

The street repairs increased traffic congestion in what’s already a heavily-traveled corridor under normal conditions.

No parking was allowed in the affected block, and the work didn’t affect pedestrians visiting the many shops on the avenue — although it likely too longer to find parking.

A town release earlier this week announced that crews would work from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday but the project’s contractor, Pyramid Construction, said that the project would be finished by the end of the day Thursday — emphasizing that the patches are only temporary because more work is needed on the water main in the filled locations.

The town previously hired Pyramid to do 15 other projects this season that will be traditional street repaving; The Road Warrior reported on those streets in March.

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Meadowgrass music festival returns to woods of Black Forest

KRDO on May 22, 2025

Bradley Davis

BLACK FOREST, Colo. (KRDO) – Hiking, yoga… and sound baths? The Meadowgrass Music Festival returns this weekend to the La Foret Conference & Retreat Center with its trademark mix of live music and Colorado outdoor experiences.

The festival is Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Day tickets are available, but Meadowgrass has space available for tent, car and pop up camping across the hundreds of acres of the retreat center for patrons who want the full multi-day experience.

Gates open at 10 a.m. and ends on the main stage at 10 p.m. each day, followed by a late night show from 10:30 p.m. to midnight in one of the lodges.

Meadowgrass will feature 22 bands located locally, regionally and nationally. The festival will have food trucks, an art market, guided hikes, workshops, yoga, a beer garden and a sound bath (creating soothing sound vibrations with crystal or metal bowls).

The festival is hosted by the volunteer non-profit organization, Rocky Mountain Highway. Kids 12 and under get in free. You can find ticket information here.

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Denny’s next to Palm Springs bomb site reopens

KESQ on May 22, 2025

Allie Anthony

The Denny’s on Palm Canyon Drive reopened Thursday morning after sustaining damage in Saturday’s bombing. The bomb shattered windows at many storefronts and businesses.

Denny’s managed a quick recovery, but some business owners say their insurance won’t cover repair costs, leaving them to pay out of pocket.

In response, the “Rebuild Palm Springs” initiative launched within 24 hours of the explosion. The campaign is already raising thousands of dollars to support those hit hardest. Applications for aid are being handled by the Desert Business Association and Greater Palm Springs Pride.

 

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Sinkhole forces closure along a portion of David Avenue in Monterey

KION on May 22, 2025

Victor Guzman

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey Police say a sinkhole has forced a closure along David Avenue at Oak Street in Monterey overnight.

Police say the sinkhole is located between Newton and Pine streets.

According to police, the sinkhole happened because of a water main break in the area.

Right now there’s no estimated time for reopening and crews are at the scene attempting to patch up the road.

This is a developing story

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See St. Joseph: community, celebrations & comedy

News-Press NOW on May 22, 2025

Kendra Simpson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The longer weekend promises to be an entertaining one full of celebrations, laughs and community happenings. News-Press NOW’s Kendra Simpson found the weekend’s top entertainment in this week’s edition of See St. Joseph.

What’s spring in St. Joseph without the community markets? Well, the wait is over because this Saturday is the return of Market Days.

Supporting local businesses has never been easier with a wide selection of flowers, baked goods, pottery, jewelry and more. These markets are an excellent opportunity to find the perfect gifts for yourself or a loved one, get to know local businesses and engage with the St. Joseph community. The first community market of the season goes from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Center for Joy, located at 1202 Felix St.

St. Joseph is officially entering the wedding season with the warm weather, but St. Joe’s Comedy Wedding is no typical ceremony.

St. Joseph residents have been cordially invited to the most outrageous wedding of the year. Lora and Billy are tying the knot, despite a long-standing, bitter and hilarious feud between the groom and the bride’s family. What could go wrong? Get ready for an evening of dancing, laughing, auctions and an incredible meal. This isn’t just a wedding, it’s an experience! Guests should arrive between 7 and 7:15 p.m. with the nuptials beginning at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at 515 S 6th St. Regular and VIP table tickets can be purchased by calling the box office at 816-279-1225.

What better way to celebrate the Memorial Day weekend than with a party hosted by one of St. Joseph’s most popular pubs?

D&G Pub is hosting its first-ever Memorial Day celebration. There’s going to be a free fireworks display, an ice-cold beer station, grilled brats, a campfire pit and roasted marshmallows. Come for the celebrations and stay for the bonding and camaraderie. The celebration goes from 7:30 p.m. to 1:15 a.m. at D&G, located at 1918 Frederick Ave.

Tune into News-Press NOW every Thursday for more See St. Joseph.

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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Was accepting a plane from Qatar the right thing to do?

KMIZ on May 22, 2025

Matthew Sanders

The Pentagon made it official Wednesday — the government has accepted a gift of a Qatari plane meant to replace the aging Air Force One.

President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would accept the Boeing 747 as a gift from the government of Qatar was met with strong opposition, including from some in his own party. Opponents point to security worries, Qatar’s history of backing terrorism and whether Qatar will expect something in return for the gift.

Do you think the government should have accepted Qatar’s offer? Let us know by voting in the poll.

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Impulse Elite has arrived in Bend, already taking home state championships 

KTVZ on May 22, 2025

Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — Here at Impulse Elite in Bend, it’s all about combining cheer, dance, tumbling and gymnastics. 

In fact, this team, they’re already state champions. 

Fresh off of their big win this year, where 2 of their teams won the state championship at the Pinnacle Cheerleading Championships in Las Vegas, on May 11th  

And get this, the ladies had only been practicing with one another, less than a year. 

In the heart of Bend, a new cheerleading facility is making waves—Impulse Elite, the region’s first and only all-star cheer gym, redefining what it means to train like a champion. 

Addison Chancellor, Impulse Elite champion: 

“I think we all know we need to put in the work to become that. So, so obviously that hope that we will win, but we know to win, we have to do the work.” 

Averie Unruh, Impulse Elite champion: 

“And I feel like we could really see that at practices just the way that we’re like okay. Oh we didn’t hit that in routine. Let’s do it again. Like let’s get this going because you know we want to go to the comps and have fun. But we want to go to the comps and win…. We want to bring home banners for our gym. That’s the end goal.” 

Charlie Lininger, Impulse Elite champion: 

“Yeah. The goal angle is always to win. But it’s also like supporting each other and just being a family and doing it like for each other.” 

Becoming champions is no small fete. 

Owner and Head Coach, Julee Vadnais says, their mission is not only to build champions but to instill values that athletes carry beyond the gym, and executing that confidence in front of hundreds of spectators. 

“We have 2.5 minutes to go out there on a 42 by 56ft spring floor as a team and try to execute all of these acrobatic skills with absolute precision and drivers and wow the judges and be graded against other people from all over the country. That’s what’s phenomenal about this club sport.” 

The drive and passion these gymnasts and cheerleaders exude are contagious – so much so, as a former cheerleader myself, I had to get in on the action! 

With its dynamic programs and community spirit, Impulse Elite is not just building champions—it’s building a family. 

Julie says her school isn’t just for the elite, in fact beginners as well. Kids join as early as five years old all the way up to 18 and over.  

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CIF-Southern Section quarterfinal softball results

KEYT on May 22, 2025

Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. –

CIF-Southern Section Quarterfinals:

Division 3:

Westlake 4, Mission Viejo 0 (Westlake vs Kennedy in semifinal Saturday)

Division 4:

Harvard-Westlake 12, Dos Pueblos 9

Division 5:

St. Bonaventure 17, Patriot 3 (St. Bonaventure vs JW North in semifinal on Saturday)

Division 8:

Hueneme 12, Calvary Chapel/Downey 2 (Hueneme vs Calvary Baptist in semifinal on Saturday)

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