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The closure of Krug Pool leaves the community devastated
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Krug Pool in St. Joseph, Missouri, permanently closed on Friday, July 26, 2024. Krug Pool was built in 1958, and the pool is a very special piece of history to many St. Joseph natives. "Aquatic Center will be open until late august along with other Splash parks...
Red Rally Set for Saturday in St. Joseph
The Red Rally will once again take over Civic Center Park in St. Joseph this Saturday from 1 - 6 p.m. Natalie Hawn, President and CEO of the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce says there is a lot of fun and excitement to be had this year. KC Wolf will...
See St. Joseph: Animal and red kingdoms take over Downtown
Jul. 25—St. Joseph will get a first-hand look at both animal and red kingdoms this weekend with performances, rallies and luncheons. There's plenty to keep everyone busy in this week's edition of See St. Joseph. This weekend, the Missouri Theater will be hosting some royalty with CAP's production of The Lion King Jr. Celebrate the circle of life in this timeless story of courage, friendship ...
City of St. Joseph to host National Night Out on August 6th
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The City of St. Joseph announced on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, that they plan to host National Night Out at the beginning of next month. National Night Out is an event where area emergency responders, vehicles, and equipment will be on display and the public can interact with the first responders on a casual basis.
Missouri PSC reminds residents of local in-person and virtual public hearings for Evergy MoWest
July 29 - 6 p.m. at St. Joseph City Hall - Council Chambers located at 1100 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, Missouri. July 30 - 6 p.m. at Lee's Summit North High School Performing Arts Center located at 901 Northeast Douglas Street in Lee's Summit, Missouri. July 31 - 6 p.m....
MoDOT to host public hearing regarding future of I-229 bridge in St. Joseph
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) announced on Friday, July 26, 2024, that they will be hosting a public hearing on Thursday, August 15, 2024 to discuss the future of the I-229 bridge through St. Joseph. According to MoDOT, the public hearing will take place from 4...
Community members reminisce about Krug Pool as it wraps up final season
Jul. 24—St. Joseph residents will have one less outlet to beat the summer heat after Friday. The City of St. Joseph shared a reminder across its social media accounts this week that Krug Pool will close for the season on July 26. As News-Press NOW previously reported, this is Krug Pool's final season after opening in 1958, with different generations of locals visiting throughout the years. ...
Troy Miller steps down as Platte City alderman
Troy Miller has resigned his seat on the Platte City Board of Aldermen. Mayor Steve Hoeger announced Miller’s resignation last week. Hoeger said Miller “has served the city with dedication and integrity for over four years.”. Miller serves as the first-ever full time fire chief for the Central...
15 Years Ago–July 29, 2009
A contract with the Platte City Chamber of Commerce failed to be approved by the Platte City Board of Aldermen with a vote of 3-3. The contract for economic development would have paid $10,000 to the chamber. A separate contract with the Platte County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) for $2,000 was approved by the board with a vote of 6-0.
SJFD to host annual Firefighter Memorial 5K on August 10th
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The St. Joseph, Mo. Fire Department (SJFD) would like to remind folks to sign up for the annual Firefighter Memorial 5K which is scheduled for Saturday, August 10, 2024. According to a post on SJFD Facebook page on Tuesday, July 23rd, "Don't forget to get signed up...
United States Senate candidate from Missouri - Lucas Kunce to host town hall in St. Joseph Wednesday
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Lucas Kunce, a Missouri candidate running for the United States Senate plans to host a town hall meeting in St. Joseph, Missouri, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. According to Kunce's Campaign Team, the event will be held beginning at 6 p.m. at the UA Local 45 Plumbers...
All-Kansas beer hits local shelves
HOLTON (KSNT) – A few Kansans are using a new beer law to support each others’ businesses. Thanks to a new Kansas law allowing microbreweries to sell directly to other businesses, Holton’s Willcott Brewing will start distributing to public vendors across northeast Kansas. Willcott brewing makes beer with all locally-sourced ingredients, and it’s hitting shelves […]
Fricker admits ‘mistakes’ in jail sales tax proposal
BUT COMMISSIONER SAYS COUNTY WON’T POST CORRECTIONS. A county commissioner admits Platte County has distributed jail tax financial projections that contain errors, but added that he sees no reason to issue a corrected document. The original projections were used as the basis for the county’s proposed half cent sales...
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