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Saint Joseph
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Saint Joseph. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A red bridge has returned to its original home at Cool Crest Garden Golf’s West Course. It was sold in 2019 but now reappears while KQ2 will update the story soon. KQ2
- ➤ After the city launched a new park safety initiative, local runner Terra James said she feels comfortable using trails during the day but noted hazardous uneven sidewalks—posing injury risks for pedestrians. KQ2
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum in Atchison is nominated for USA Today's 10Best Reader's Choice Awards as best history museum. Online voting is open until Feb. 9 as the museum aims to rank higher than its last year's number four placement. St. Joseph Post
- ➤ Bushman Planetarium is presenting 'Stars of the Pharaohs' on Jan. 23 at 7:00 p.m. in Agenstein Hall (room 147) where visitors will explore ancient Egyptian astronomy and engineering; tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children, students, military, and seniors with advance purchase required. St. Joseph Post
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missouri American Water urges residents and business owners to prep plumbing systems for winter to avoid costly repairs. The utility recommends testing main water shutoff valves and insulating exposed pipes for added protection. St. Joseph Post
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Tax expert Cristina Wiebelt-Smith explained that this tax season, the IRS is phasing out paper refund checks and launching a children’s retirement account on July 5 — changes designed to bring new deductions and credits that may lower tax bills; taxpayers in St. Joseph are urged to consult advisors. KQ2
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ South 22nd Street near Garfield Avenue is closed until Wednesday due to a water leak fix by Missouri American Water; motorists must follow detour routes using I-229, A Highway, and nearby streets. St. Joseph Post
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Winter Renewal: A Wellness Retreat
10 AM – 4 PM — Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art — $125 — Experience a restorative day with yoga, meditation, and creative arts in a tranquil museum setting.
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Galentine's Paint & Sip
6-8 p.m. — The Den — Ticket required — Celebrate love and friendship with a fun paint project and a welcome drink.
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DiOzzy Concert
6:30-10 p.m. — Good Times Event Center — All ages welcome — Experience the debut of DiOzzy, Kansas City's tribute to Black Sabbath.
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Barron Ryan: Songs for Lovers
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Missouri Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical Valentine's evening with wine tasting and captivating piano music.
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Mardi Gras Celebration
9 PM - 1 AM — Do It A'Ginn Event Center — $10 — Celebrate Mardi Gras with New Orleans cuisine and lively DJ music and karaoke.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.
~ Benjamin Franklin
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