ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Robots may be the main attraction, but for the students participating in FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Tech Challenge, the experience is about much more than building machines. It is about learning to solve problems, working together, developing confidence an…
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education will consider a revised budget and discuss a proposed tax levy transfer Monday as the district faces a projected $2.57 million operating deficit and financial reserves expected to fall below 10%.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — United Way of Greater St. Joseph is seeking volunteers to help elementary school students strengthen their reading skills through its Reading Adventure program in November and December.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — When Robidoux Elementary School teacher Alisha Payne learned Wednesday that she had received an Apple Seed Grant to create a hands-on learning lab for students, one of her biggest supporters was standing beside her.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After a tough competition, St. Joseph has officially named its three street sweepers with ideas provided by students from schools throughout the city.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After two decades as an administrator in the South Holt School District, Ted Quinlin is beginning a new chapter in education, one that brings together his professional experience and a faith he has practiced for much of his life.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — What began as an opportunity for Skaith Elementary School students to meet one of their favorite authors turned into a national spotlight Friday when the school became the only classroom participating live on video during a special event with “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” creator …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Missouri Western State University will introduce two accelerated bachelor’s degree programs in 2027, allowing students to complete their degrees in three years or less while reducing tuition costs and preparing for careers in high-demand fields.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A discussion about transparency and accountability led to a debate among St. Joseph Board of Education members Monday over how the district handles its consent agenda, with some questioning whether the practice allows members to adequately express their pos…
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District faces difficult financial decisions in the coming years as declining enrollment, rising expenses and limited revenue growth threaten to further reduce the district’s operating reserves.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District could lose another 752 students over the next decade, according to a demographic study presented to the Board of Education on Monday, raising questions about the district’s future staffing, building capacity and long-term faci…
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Several months after relocating to the Buchanan County Fairgrounds in Easton, University of Missouri Extension and Buchanan County 4-H are making use of expanded facilities to provide educational opportunities for thousands of area children while working to…
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Enrollment projections, long-term facilities planning and the district’s financial outlook will be among the key topics discussed when the St. Joseph School District Board of Education meets for a work session Monday, Oct. 12.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press) — Central High School seniors Casey Speer and Joey Brown did not arrive at Herzog’s annual Career Day on Wednesday simply to see what was available.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University recorded its first increase in enrollment on the official fall census date since 2018, with 3,711 students enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Central High School senior is working to put lifesaving skills into more hands by organizing free CPR certification training for fellow students and members of the St. Joseph community.
MARYVILLE, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Northwest Missouri State University reported a total enrollment of 7,923 students this fall, according to the university’s latest census.
HIGHLAND, Kan. (News-Press NOW) — Highland Community College reported a 12.3% increase in enrollment this fall, adding 282 students compared with the same point last year.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph School District students and staff took center stage in a jam packed, standing room only meeting on Monday night as the Board of Education recognized academic achievement, national JROTC competitors and two employees who earned statewide honors.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Board of Education discussed how surplus school property is made available to teachers, coaches and former students before approving items for auction Monday.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District will again rely on short-term borrowing to cover fall expenses as officials continue efforts to cut costs, rebuild reserves and improve the district’s long-term financial position.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education could authorize up to $8 million in short-term borrowing Monday as the district prepares for its annual cash-flow crunch before local property tax revenue arrives.
ATCHISON, Kan. (News-Press NOW) — Benedictine College dedicated its new library Saturday with the help of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Amy Coney Barrett.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Missouri Western State University will welcome families of Griffon students to campus Saturday, Sept. 26, for a day of activities culminating with an evening football game.
MARYVILLE, Mo. — After more than two years of construction, Northwest Missouri State University reopened the doors of Martindale Hall to its community on Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house that showcased opportunities available to students in the building’s new laboratories…
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Kansas City entrepreneur Joe Runyan will share lessons from his career building and selling businesses during a public talk Wednesday at Missouri Western State University.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University celebrated 111 years of education Monday by reflecting on its past and unveiling the contents of a time capsule buried in 1990.
MARYVILLE, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Bolinger family of Lawson, Missouri, received the recognition bestowed each fall on a family that represents Northwest through their legacy, leadership, involvement and service.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University alumni who hold leadership roles with local nonprofit organizations will take part in a panel discussion and networking event Wednesday, Sept. 23.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — During Monday night’s St. Joseph School District Board of Education meeting at the Troester Media Center, board members discussed continuing to hold Benton and Central high school graduation ceremonies at the St. Joseph Civic Arena.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District could borrow up to $8 million this fall to cover operating expenses before the bulk of its local property tax revenue arrives later in the year.
MARYVILLE, Mo. — When Breann Poole was younger, she made a display board about J.C. Penney and his famous Guernsey cattle herd. She didn’t know it at the time, but the project would eventually lead her more than 1,000 miles from her family’s dairy farms in Pennsylvania to Northwest Missouri …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Eric Bruder of St. Joseph has been appointed to the Missouri Western State University Board of Governors.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District plans to provide a fuller accounting of the legal costs and insurance issues connected to the recently dismissed We The People — 3 Schools, Inc. lawsuit and it will discuss it at a Board of Education work session Monday.
MARYVILLE, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new scholarship available at Northwest Missouri State University is making it more affordable for students with dual credit to gain admission to the university and pursue a bachelor’s degree.
MARYVILLE, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Northwest Missouri State University President Lance Tatum has been named among Ingram’s magazine’s “50 Missourians You Should Know,” while the Kansas City-based publication also highlighted Northwest in a profile of the region.
MARYVILLE, Mo. — A visible piece of Northwest Missouri State University’s history is set to come down this week as the university nears completion of a three-year infrastructure modernization project.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University announced that trumpeter Keith Benjamin as an Artist in Residence for the 2026-2027 academic year.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Artwork once tucked away and largely forgotten will return to the spotlight this month at Missouri Western State University.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Cotillion for Achievement is accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors in the Class of 2027, with 16 finalists set to become eligible for $1,000 scholarships.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — We the People — 3 Schools Inc. has voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit challenging the St. Joseph School District’s reorganization plan, resulting in the cancellation of a four-day trial scheduled for November.
TRENTON, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — North Central Missouri College has begun a national search for its next president following Lenny Klaver’s departure to lead Missouri Western State University.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The start of a new school year can bring challenges for students, teachers, bus drivers and families, and the first week of classes was no exception for the St. Joseph School District.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Western State University Board of Governors announced Lenny Klaver will serve as the university’s seventh president and the new president took a moment to speak to the public on Wednesday afternoon.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education handled a wide assortment of business during its meeting Monday, approving a demographic study, changing its policy for students leaving the district for homeschooling and establishing membership on two boar…
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — More St. Joseph School District schools will receive federal Title I support this year, but the expansion does not come with a larger pool of federal money.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — From improving student achievement and rebuilding financial reserves to planning for facilities and strengthening communication, the St. Joseph School District is measuring its progress through five priorities in its Continuous School Improvement Plan.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District will keep its property tax rate unchanged while taking steps that could save the district more than $368,000 in interest on outstanding debt.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Backpacks were packed, classrooms were ready and a familiar mix of nerves and excitement filled the air Tuesday as St. Joseph School District students returned for the first day of a new school year.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After a summer marked by school consolidations, building moves, playground relocations and traffic changes, St. Joseph School District officials say its facilities are ready for students to return Tuesday.
