The roots of the News-Press & Gazette Co., or NPG Co., stretch back to the days of the Wild West in St. Joseph, Missouri, wit ... h the publication of the first Gazette in 1845. Headquartered today in St. Joseph, the company has been owned and operated since the 1950s by the Bradley family, now in its fourth generation. Still going strong in the newspaper business, the NPG family now includes broadcast operations, spanning several states, and commercial printing. This diversification provides a solid foundation for growth. Yet, the company takes greatest pride in the quality of its employees – those who have contributed to its past successes, and the individuals and teams working tirelessly to help the company to grow and innovate today. read more