St. Joseph firefighters are battling heavy smoke in a house on Ashland and Folsom.

At 5:30 tonight, the Board of Education will discuss what exactly they’re putting on the ballot for this April. Currently, a tax levy seems to be the favorite idea. Stay tuned.

Finding efficiencies won’t be stopping and can save several hundred thousand dollars whether or not a tax levy passes says Dr. Doug Van Zyl.

A 61-cent tax levy with a 5-year sunset clause is the current recommendation by Dr. Doug Van Zyl and Dr. Gabe Edgar.

A 61-cent tax levy would bring the district $6,588,000.

Board wants to focus on attracting and retaining teachers, security upgrades and improvements, and operational costs.

Motion to pass a 61-cent levy with a 5-year sunset has been unanimously approved by the board.

Looks like the SJSD has cancelled classes for tomorrow, Jan. 30 due to the wind chill warning predicted for tomorrow.

Find out where this delicious burger came from tonight on News-Press Now, as we check out this month's Eating Unchained location. #NewsPressNow

Campus Closed Jan. 30 :: Because of the extreme cold, Missouri Western will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 30. Be safe!

Campus closed Feb. 7 :: Missouri Western is closed and classes are cancelled Thursday, Feb. 7. Check email for messages from your instructors.

MWSU is getting closer to selecting a new president. Eventually, they'll choose 3 from 70 applicants. newspressnow.com/news/local_new…

Snow days are adored by students, but how do teachers handle the sudden schedule shake-up? Find out tonight on News-Press Now.

“Parents and teachers working together — an incredibly powerful tool for communities.” — Mo Education Commissioner Margie Vandeven during tonight’s PTA Council Founder’s dinner. #SJSDProud #volunteers #PTA

Learn more about who was celebrated this year at the St. Joseph PTA Council Founder’s Day event tonight on News-Press Now!

Western names 3 finalists for president! newspressnow.com/news/local_new… via News-Press NOW.com

Congratulations and welcome to the Griffon Family, Matthew Wilson (@profmattwilson), who will serve as Missouri Western's next president beginning July 1. Meet President-Designate Wilson at 3 p.m. Monday, March 18 in the Remington Atrium. missouriwestern.edu/news/2019/03/1…

With 18 of 19 precincts reported in, it looks like the St. Joseph School District has unofficially passed its 61-cent tax levy. Full story to follow at newspressnow.com.

Our students come from many different backgrounds. Today, these Benton Cardinals seniors from Sweden and Switzerland are sharing their experience as exchange students with News-Press NOW. #SJSDProud

“It’s an opportunity to expand their minds, compare two languages and cultures and see a new part of the world to expand their horizons.” npnow.news/2N48NTz