Month: August 2025

Abigail McCluskey

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)–Every year, toward the end of Missouri’s intense summer heat, the region gets hit with a blast of cooler air.

This sparks the seasonal buzzword: “False Fall.” It usually arrives in late August or early September, when a crisp fall breeze suddenly rolls through town.

However, Midwesterners shouldn’t get too comfortable, because within the week, temperatures will return to 90 degrees in the afternoon.

During False Fall, the Midwest typically experiences a stretch of cooler, drier days that tease the arrival of autumn. While it may feel like a permanent change, fall doesn’t officially begin until Sept. 22.

Historically, Missouri’s daily high temperatures only begin to consistently drop during this period, from the mid-80s in August to the upper 70s and low 80s in early September.

Part of what makes False Fall so convincing is how desperate we are for a break from summer. After weeks of sticky humidity and scorching days, even a two-day dip into the 60s or 70s can feel like October.

The sudden cool-down that defines False Fall is usually the result of a cold front—a boundary where a cold, dense air mass from Canada pushes southward and displaces the warm, humid air lingering over Missouri.

These cooler air masses often originate in the Arctic or northern Plains and sweep through the Midwest, bringing noticeably lower temperatures, drier air, and occasionally gusty winds.

Because Missouri sits in the central United States, far from oceans that help stabilize the climate, weather patterns here are prone to dramatic swings.

After the front passes, temperatures can drop 10 to 20 degrees or more, making it feel like fall has arrived.

But since it’s still technically summer, that cool air doesn’t stick around for long. Warm air from the Gulf coast often flows back in, kicking off what many locals call “Second Summer.”

So while it’s tempting to break out the flannel, sip a pumpkin spice latte, and declare summer over, don’t pack away your shorts just yet. In Missouri, False Fall is just the beginning of a season that likes to play tricks.

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department will have a ceremony to recognize staff members who have received promotions since 2023.

The ceremony will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, in the Council Chamber on the third floor of City Hall, located at 1100 Frederick Ave.

Those being recognized have earned ranks, including sergeant, captain and deputy chief.

Police Chief Paul Luster will speak at the ceremony, and officers will be pinned with their newest rank by their family members.

Those being honored include:

Deputy Chief Jason Strong

Capt. Wayne Byrom

Capt. Chase Cotter

Capt. Todd Derr

Capt. Dave Gross

Capt. Brad Kerns

Capt. Eric Powell

Sgt. Christopher Babb

Sgt. Brett Coy

Sgt. James Edwards

Sgt. Jeremy Ellis

Sgt. Shane Luikart

Sgt. Richard McGregory

Sgt. Jeff Pearl

Sgt. Tyler Peter

Sgt. Dustin Robinson

Sgt. Ken Shroeder

Sgt. Kylee Van Meter

Senior Communications Operator Kali Justice

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Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — The fifth annual St. Joseph area sports hall of fame induction ceremony takes place Sunday, Aug. 24, at the Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center.

The social hour will be at 4 p.m., with the ceremony beginning at 5 p.m. Sports commission director Brett Esely said this year’s class is full of mentors.

“Mentors from the standpoint of all of these inductees were great at their crafts, but all of these inductees also helped other people be great,” Esely said. “They helped other people get to reach their goals where they want to go.”

The inductees for this year’s class include:

Bob Boyles, powerlifting champion and personal trainer; Rob Calloway, professional boxer known as the “All-American Prize Fighter”; Mike Habermehl, PGA Club professional at St. Joseph Country Club and Missouri Western State University assistant golf coach; Elijah Lee, eight-year NFL veteran linebacker from St. Joseph who spent part of his high school football career at Central High School; Chris Maljavac, men’s fastpitch softball national champion; Bob Orf, radio broadcasting personality for KFEQ in St. Joseph and former voice of Missouri Western Athletics; Justin Thornton, Central High School Alum and former University of Kansas Football player from 2007-2010 as well as an undrafted free agent signee of the Pittsburgh Steelers; Adam Selkirk, three-time Missouri State High School tennis champion; Don Tabor, longtime head coach for Christian Brothers High School, Bishop LeBlond High School and Benton High School; 1977 Bishop LeBlond boys basketball state championship team; Chris Ringot, Special Olympics Area Athlete of the Year.

“We’re going to have another full house, which is what we should have for an area Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony,” Esely said. “We have another great class, I think you are going to hear a lot of great stories.”

Tickets will not be available at the door and will need to be purchased ahead of time.

Tickets can be purchased for $25 each by visiting the Sports Commissions website stjomosports.com/hall-of-fame/ or by going to the Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Also being recognized at the event will be the fourth winner of the Bill Snyder Woman of Impact award, golfer Ali Perry. The sophomore at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith will receive the award from Coach Snyder.

“This town loves history; we like to remember,” Esely said. “We love our past, we’re prideful about it and love to celebrate. Just great history.”

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