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Monday, January 19th, 2026

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Good morning, Saint Joseph. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Two Lafayette High School seniors raised $1,517 for the Open Door Food Kitchen with a buffet dinner fundraiser that offered raffle prizes from local businesses. The funds, which will cover meals for five Sundays, provide a welcome boost to the privately funded nonprofit in town.  KQ2

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Fred the dog broke through a frozen pond in his owner's yard and was rescued by SJFD — who used warm blankets and cuddles to help him recover — with his family relieved after the incident.  KQ2

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The City of St. Joseph announced that several offices and facilities are closed or have limited hours today for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with the landfill operating from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and the recycling center open with regular hours.  KQ2

SPORTS NEWS

  • The St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for the class of 2026 to honor athletes, coaches and media who have impacted Buchanan County sports. Eligible nominees must meet local criteria + nominations close in March with induction scheduled for late August.  KQ2

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 1/24/26

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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.

    Wed, 2/4/26

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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.

    Sat, 2/7/26

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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.

    Sat, 2/14/26

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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.

    Sun, 2/15/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The grass is greener where you water it.

~ Neil Barringham

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