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Saint Joseph
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Saint Joseph. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Junior League of St. Joseph will host its 3rd annual Women’s Forum on March 7 at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art, featuring local female leaders with keynote speaker Elisabeth Wykert and a panel discussion designed to empower professional growth. Registration is $50 and ends Feb. 16. St. Joseph Post
- ➤ Four Buchannan Co Sheriff's Department officers will take part in the Maryville Polar Plunge on Feb. 21 at Mozingo Lake to support Special Olympics Missouri (supporting 12,000 athletes statewide). The fundraiser invites residents to donate and dress in costumes as they plunge into icy water. St. Joseph Post
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 816Live! will perform MJ- The Illusion, a full-scale recreation of Michael Jackson's Dangerous Tour, at the historic Missouri Theatre on Saturday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. Michael Knight leads the event with a live band & dancers to showcase Jackson's iconic showmanship. KQ2
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Scholarship applications are open on Scholar-Link for 2026 for high school seniors and college students — the Community Foundation began accepting submissions Jan. 15 with a deadline of Mar. 2. St. Joseph Post
- ➤ MoWest men's basketball players visited Cameron Intermediate School right across U.S. Highway 36 to thank students after Education Day in December — they shared autographed posters, lunch and recess play to connect with local fans. KQ2
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ MoDOT thanks citizens for helping clear roads during recent winter storms by traveling 75 to 80% below normal levels, which allowed crews to work quickly and safely. Officials urge drivers to check road conditions and plan ahead as snow and ice may persist on many secondary routes. St. Joseph Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ MSHSAA announced host sites for state basketball sectionals from March 2 to March 14 + games include Blue Springs on March 13 and Liberty North on March 14, with state championships set in Columbia later in March. Hosts are East Buchanan, St. Joseph Christian, Benton, Maysville, and North Platte. KQ2
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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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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You cannot find yourself by going into the past. You can find yourself by coming into the present.
~ Eckhart Tolle
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