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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department responded to a reported shooting at 11:15 p.m. on Saturday, May 24 at Dollar General, located at 3323 St. Joseph Ave.

Officers had later determined the shooting had occurred just north of 3207 Normandy St. upon arrival.

A female victim was located inside a vehicle at the intersection of Randolph Street and St. Joseph Avenue, suffering from a gunshot wound to her left foot. She was transported to Mosaic Life Care for treatment.

Surveillance footage obtained from a nearby residence showed a white SUV departing the area northbound.

As the SUV traveled north, a separate passenger vehicle was observed traveling south from Randolph Street. When the two vehicles passed each other, an occupant of the southbound vehicle discharged a firearm, striking then occupants of the SUV.

This incident remains under investigation by the SJPD. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Tips Hotline at (816) 238-TIPS.

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – The Rolling Hills Library is giving residents the opportunity to add their signatures to a steel beam that will be part of the new building set to open next spring.

“It’s a 17-foot steel beam, and it is our last support beam that’s going to go into place,” said Kelly Morris, Rolling Hills Belt Branch Manager. “We have it out here in the parking lot today where patrons can come and sign it.”

Unable to hold an official groundbreaking ceremony, the library came up with an alternative way to involve the community in the progress of the new building.

“We weren’t able to have any type of official groundbreaking ceremony because the street was new and overall it was difficult to access the site,” Morris said. “So we thought instead of that, this would be a way to have the community take part in our construction in a more accessible way.”

Staff said they are especially looking forward to having an entire library located on a single floor, surrounded by green space.

“It’s going to be fantastic,” Morris added.

Residents have the rest of the day Tuesday, May 27, to sign the support beam before it is moved on-site and lowered into place tomorrow.

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Mosaic Life Care’s Cancer Care will celebrate life with cancer survivors and their loved ones during two different Cancer Survivor Day events.

The first event will take place in St. Joseph, where various members of the community can lace up for a 5K run/walk to honor survivors. All paces, ages and furry friends are welcome.

The 5K will take place at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 31 at Mosaic Cancer Care, located at 902 N. Riverside Rd.

The second event will take place in Maryville, where attendees will visit the Mosaic Medical Center’s Healing Garden for refreshments, fellowship and to share inspirational messages in a special journal to be shared with other cancer survivors. Support groups will also be on hand.

Cancer Survivor Day will start at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 2 at Mosaic’s Medical Center’s Healing Garden in Maryville, located at 2016 S. Main St.

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In anticipation of its home opener, the St. Joseph Mustangs hosted a fan fest event at Phil Welch Stadium.

“It’s always fun hanging out with Mustangs,” Mustangs fan Julius Rice said. “It’s nice to have a local team where we can come and have some family fun. And supporting local community (businesses) to have some fun.”

Some of the activities made available to the fans included a kids home run derby, National Anthem auditions and autograph sessions.

The Mustangs President Ky Turner said an event like fan fest is a chance for the team to get its training wheels for the season.

“Just to see the response for something like this is incredible, not every team can throw together an event and all these people show up,” Turner said.

Attendees were able to secure discounted and new merchandise, as well as brand new concession stand items.

The Mustangs will play against The NEMO Craze at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, at Phil Welch Stadium.

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The 2025 season of St. Joe FIT is in its 12th season and offers a free 10-week family-friendly program for anyone.

The 10-week season will start the first week of June and will continue through the first week of August.

St. Joe FIT invites residents to explore local trails, build community and boost their health one step at a time. The program will offers a simple formula: walk, connect and repeat.

Each week features a different trail across the city, with in-person group walks scheduled every Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m.

Participants may join these weekly gatherings or walk on their own at any time during the week.

The program is also a recurring collaboration with the Friends of the Animal Shelter. During several Tuesday evening walks, volunteers will be on-site with adoptable dogs, offering participants a chance to meet some furry walking buddies who are looking for their fur-ever homes.

Trails for the season include the Riverwalk, Bartlett, Rock Island (East and West), Maple Leaf, Southwest (North and South), Patee, Northeast and Northwest.

Participants are encouraged to register in advance. Maps and additional program details can be found at the St. Joe FIT website.

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Kyle Schmidt

St. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The city council voted 9-0-0 in favor of finalizing the funding agreement between the City of St. Joseph and the YMCA.

The city will contribute $7,000,000 as well as $270,000 over the next 20 years toward ongoing operational costs. YMCA CEO Tammy Killin said she is excited and thankful.

“To get a unanimous vote is pretty amazing,” Killin said.

Many supporters in favor of the pool showed up and spoke at the meeting. Mayor John Josendale said it will be good for the community because it will be a pool that can be used year-round.

“We’re not only able to do swim lessons, you’re going to be able to do aquatics, swim teams and exercise,” Josendale said. “It’s a program that’ll be good for everybody.”

Killin said official renderings will be finalized at some point this summer and the plan is to have contracts completed by August so construction can begin in the fall of 2025.

“We were waiting on this vote to really get that momentum going but we’ve been working on this for a year, but now it’s just all hands on deck,” Killin said. “We’re going to make this happen.”

They YMCA reached their fundraising goal at the end of April.

The planned 35,000-square-foot facility will include a 10-lane, 50-meter lap pool as well as a recreational/therapeutic pool. Other amenities include spectator seats, locker rooms, offices and on-site food and beverage concessions. YMCA staff will also provide swim lessons and water safety classes.

“I’m very pleased to hear the number of people that were in support of it,” Josendale said. “We knew that there were a lot of people that really want it… The people who can’t swim or are afraid of the water, if we can cure that, if we can help people, I think that will help us all.”

Also during the meeting, Ivan Klippenstein was recognized by Mayor Josendale as the new fire chief. He took is oath of office and got his new rank pinned on his uniform.

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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

An estimated 14,000 Missourians ages 55-64 could lose their federal food benefits if changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program make it through the Senate.

The U.S. House last week approved the “big, beatufil bill†which includes cuts to social program budgets such as Medicaid and SNAP, known commonly as food stamps.

Millions of low-income Americans could lose food assistance under House Republicans’ tax and spending cuts package, according to a recent Congressional Budget Office analysis.

Nationwide, CBO estimates that these measures would strip roughly 3.2 million people of their food stamp benefits in an average month over the next decade.

One of the most controversial provisions of the bill includes expanding the program’s current work requirements to adults aged 55 to 64.

This would mean that unless an adult meets a 20-hour-per-week work requirement or qualifies for an exemption, such as having a disability, they would only be able to receive food benefits for three months in a three-year period.

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities estimates that about 14,000 Missourians ages 55 to 64 with no children and no disability are at risk of losing food assistance under the proposed expansion of SNAP’s work requirement, according to an analysis of SNAP quality control data for the 2022 fiscal year.

The bill is expected to undergo multiple changes in the Senate.

The package, which aims to carry out President Donald Trump’s agenda, brings historic cuts to some of America’s safety net programs. The proposed legislation would deliver trillions in tax cuts, but at the expense of significant cuts to federal funding for food assistance and Medicaid to balance out the financial impact.

In 2023, SNAP provided aid to roughly 42 million Americans monthly, 12.6% of the U.S. population. The USDA says about 12.2% of Missouri households are food insecure.

As written, the bill would reduce federal spending on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by roughly $286 billion over the next decade, according to the CBO analysis.

The bill’s cuts could take food assistance away from families with children 7 years old or older.

Overall, 54,000 Missourians ages 18 to 64 with school-age children and no disability are at risk of losing food assistance under the proposed expansion of SNAP’s work requirement, according to CBPP analysis of SNAP quality control data for the 2022 fiscal year.

The vast majority of people at risk of losing SNAP would lose the assistance that allows them to purchase groceries. Research shows SNAP’s work requirement does not increase employment or earnings.

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By Brenda Goodman, CNN

(CNN) — US Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Tuesday said the Covid-19 vaccine will no longer be among the recommended vaccines for pregnant women and healthy children on the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s immunization schedule.

The immunization schedule posted online had not yet been changed as of Tuesday morning.

Kennedy announced the change in a video posted to the social media platform X. He was flanked by US Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary and National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya.

“As of today, the Covid vaccine for healthy children and healthy pregnant women has been removed from the CDC recommended immunization schedule,†Kennedy said. “Last year, the Biden administration urged healthy children to get yet another covid shot, despite the lack of any clinical data to support the repeat booster strategy in children.â€

Pregnant women and children with underlying conditions are at higher risk for severe illness from Covid-19.

The recommendation shift comes among other changes to Covid-19 vaccine policy. The FDA said last week it’s overhauling how it approves Covid-19 vaccines, a move that may limit future shots to older Americans and people at higher risk of serious Covid-19 infection.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — During a press conference at the Missouri State Capitol, Governor Mike Kehoe announced he has issued an official call for a special session aiming to do a few different things.

The session will allow legislators to discuss providing resources to families affected by recent severe storm systems, driving economic development through a tax incentive program and make critical budget appropriations, which will impact Missourians across the state.

The General Assembly will convene for the First Extraordinary Session of the First Regular Session in Jefferson City at 12 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2025, to begin considering Gov Kehoe’s priorities.

“We are proud of all that the General Assembly accomplished during the regular legislative session, but there is still work left to be done,” said Gov. Kehoe. “We call on legislators to use this special session as a rare opportunity to support our vulnerable neighbors in their time of need, drive economic development, and make transformative investments in our state. This work is too important to leave unfinished.”

Several severe storm systems have impacted Missouri over recent months, resulting in the loss of life, as well as significant damage to homes, businesses and public infrastructure.

Gov. Kehoe’s call for a special session includes legislation to assist Missouri families impacted by recent severe storm systems in areas included in a request for a presidential disaster declaration, like St. Louis.

The call includes:

Legislation establishing an income tax deduction for insurance policy deductibles incurred by homeowners and renters due to damages caused by severe weather.

Deductions shall not exceed $5,000 per household per disaster in any calendar year.

Legislation enhancing the utility of the Missouri Housing Trust Fund, administered by the Missouri Housing Development Commission, by expanding eligibility and removing administrative burdens and costs to expedite housing activities and to expand income eligibility for emergency aid.

Appropriating $25 million to the Missouri Housing Trust Fund for general administration of affordable housing activities and to expand income eligibility for emergency aid.

In terms of driving economic development, Gov. Kehoe is calling on the General Assembly to help retain both the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals by enacting legislation establishing economic development tools for athletic and entertainment facility projects of professional sports franchises through the Show Me Sports Investment Act.

Both the Royals and the Chiefs drive billions of dollars in economic activity through tourism, job creation and small businesses, like hotels, restaurants and retail.

The impact of retaining these teams includes:

The Kansas City Chiefs contribute $575 million annually in economic value and over 4,500 jobs in Jackson County alone, bringing the State of Missouri nearly $30 million in annual tax revenue.

a new Royals ballpark district is expected to support 8,400 jobs and generate $1.2 billion in economic output annually.

Gov. Kehoe’s call also includes:

Enacting legislation to extend the sunset date on tax credits for amateur sporting events.

Appropriating $25 million for the University of Missouri for the planning, design and construction of the Radioisotope Science Center at the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR).

Appropriating funding from funds other than the General Revenue Fund for purposes provided for in the Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for House Committee Substitute for House Bill 19 in the 2025 regular legislative session.

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Veterans were honored on Memorial Day morning with a Remembrance Ceremony held at City Hall.

Community members gathered outside City Hall to pay tribute to those who gave their lives in service to their country, as well as those who served and have since passed away.

Mayor John Josendale, the St. Joseph Fire Department, Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office, and the Joint Veterans Committee were among those who delivered speeches and conducted military honors in remembrance of fallen soldiers.

Buchanan County Sheriff Bill Puett said it was an honor to serve as a guest speaker at the 2025 Memorial Day Remembrance.

“Anything we can do to honor those who have given their lives and paid the ultimate sacrifice for our way of life and our freedom is extremely important,” Puett said. “I’m proud to be here in front of all my peers recognizing these brave women and men.”

Anthony Russell, a Maur Hill-Mount Academy Eagle Scout, delivered the Patriot Address. He spoke about honoring his long family lineage of veterans and encouraged others to use the day as one of purpose.

“I have a great-grandfather who served as a Marine, as well as my mom and dad, who are both in the military,” Russell said. “So, I just really wanted to honor them and honor all veterans. We can kick our feet up and relax today because they fought for our country. That is something everyone should be grateful for.”

Russell and others in attendance shared that community members can show their respect to veterans by simply acknowledging them, whether it’s shaking their hand or saying, “Thank you for serving our country.”

Mayor Josendale concluded the ceremony by announcing that on July 14, 2025, a Vietnam Era Commemoration Ceremony will be held at Word of Life Church at 10 a.m. to recognize Vietnam veterans.

More information about the event can be found at: https://www.stjosephmo.gov.

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