Good morning, Saint Joseph.

On Jan. 23, over 700 Evergy customers lost power in parts of northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas.

Evergy said power in the area — from south of Highway 36 to Forbes — was expected to be restored by about 2 p.m.

The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce will host The Launch Pad's ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on Wednesday, Jan.

28 at 4 p.m. downtown at 801 Felix St — the tech-powered hub will offer workspaces and services to support local entrepreneurs.

Barron Ryan, a world-renowned pianist, will perform *Songs for Lovers* at Missouri Theatre on Feb.

14 at 7:30 p.m. The event includes a complimentary wine tasting on the theatre's mezzanine level.

The Albrecht Kemper Museum of Art will host a Valentine's Day event featuring a five-course meal, a specialty bar and an artist talk — an intimate experience with seating options in the cafe or gallery spaces — from 6 to 9 p.m. on Valentine's Day evening.

MoDOT will close both lanes of I-29 at 6 p.m. on Feb.

7 in St. Joseph to demolish the Gene Field Road Bridge; the road will reopen 5 a.m. on Feb. 9. Detours (including exit 56B and exit 43) are in effect during the project.

Bitter cold is expected this weekend and local health officials in St. Joseph say residents should dress in layers, avoid prolonged outdoor exposure, and seek medical help if shivering stops or if symptoms like numbness and confusion (signs of hypothermia) develop.

Local animal experts advise pet owners to keep pets indoors today as wind chills drop to 22 degrees below zero with possible snow this weekend, and if pets must be outdoors, ensure shelters are insulated well (check for fresh water to prevent freezing).

School officials from SJSD and Savannah R3 said winter sports events may be rescheduled if travel becomes unsafe — conference games will be postponed to allow makeup dates while non-conference matches might be canceled.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Evening of Jazz with New York Voices

7-9 p.m. — Missouri Theater — Affordable entry — Experience the nationally acclaimed vocal jazz group, New York Voices, live and in person.