Month: September 2025

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph residents are invited to a Financial Literacy event taking place on Monday, Oct. 13.

While banks will be closed on Columbus Day, employees at Equity Bank will be hosting the event from 9 to 11 a.m. at the St. Joseph YWCA, located at 304 N. 8th St.

For more information about the event, call Equity Bank at 816-233-6111.

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Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —  The St. Joseph Bucks aren’t just about football. This team is all about coming together, not only on the field but also out in the community. 

Their program is designed to make a positive impact—supporting the city, backing each other up, and preparing players to give back in meaningful ways.  

Quarterback Keante Green says being part of the Bucks is about much more than football. 

“They do a lot of events back to schools, book-bag drop  offs and I love giving back and being part of it and so the bucks embrace us like a family, culture and has a community vibe,” Green said.  

The Bucks play in a semi-professional development league, open to anyone 18 and older who has a passion for the game. For some, it’s a way to build friendships and de-stress  

For others, it’s a stepping stone toward higher-level competition.  

“Some people look at it like if they want to get away from their everyday life or work or stress, they can just take it out on the field and have some fun with it,” White said.  

While the next full season won’t kick off until next year, the team has a Halloween ball game scheduled in early November, complete with a cheer team dance-off. They’re also preparing for an arena matchup in March against the Omaha Beef.  

“We just create a vibe where the community loves to be around so people are encouraged to come watch us play and everybody wants to win and bring success,” Green said.  

Green says the team is always looking for fresh talent, especially recent high school graduates who didn’t get enough recruiting attention.  

He also highlights how players like Austin White have been going to for tryouts to different places which helps them expand their skills.  

“I love being part of this community and meeting new faces and getting to know people who are really just there to smile and also to help other people connect with one another,” White said.  

The Bucks hope to keep building that legacy — creating opportunities for athletes while strengthening the bond with their community. 

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Kyle Schmidt

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The historic homes built long ago and now preserved in the Museum Hill neighborhood have a new eye-catching piece.

Homeowner Karen Hauser wanted a mural painted on the side of her garage that pays homage to the historic district.

“We struggled to find the right mix,” Hauser said. “My daughter said, ‘Well he is putting it on the carriage house,’ my garage was a carriage house in the day, so we said, why not a horse and carriage.”

That horse on a carriage was placed on a cobblestone road and complemented with vibrant colors to draw the eyes of people passing by. Artist Devin Halbirt added Hawthorn flowers (the Missouri flower) to the ends of the mural as well.

“With the cobblestone road, giving that old timey feel, vintage feel…” Halbirt said. “I’m a visionary, so I really have to look at everything first and think about it in my mind and then it’ll come down on paper. It was step by step and then it came together.”

He said it took about a month to finish. Hauser moved to St. Joseph and into the house in 1994. She has a bachelor’s degree in art and an appreciation for the arts and the beauty of historic homes.

“I love the murals Downtown, I think they’re such an asset,” Hauser said. “It’s good for the economy, it’s something that brings people to town and it beautifies the community.”

She finds the Museum Hill Historic District to be a great spot in town because of its historic nature. St. Joseph Museums complex social media/tour guide Jerrad Hardin said the architecture is described as Victorian, but there’s much more to it.

“Some Islamic, Moorish influences, there’s just all kinds of interesting tidbits and of course an incredible example of what can be done with architecture,” Hardin said. “When people walk into the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion, they always remark, ‘Wow I can’t believe people do this.”

The Museum Hill walking tour consists of 34 historic homes and now at stop 22, the Vineyard-Kirby House, built in 1881, will have new art in front of the home.

“Hopefully it will inspire more people to buy up some of these homes that need a little TLC and some renovations,” Hauser said. “It’s quite an asset to this town and it’s lovely to live in.”

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