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Saint Joseph
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Saint Joseph. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Coach Dorrance — who won 22 NCAA titles — will speak at Word of Life Church on Feb. 10 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. as part of the 3D Institute kickoff for local leaders; the event is free with RSVP required. St. Joseph Post
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Cameron officials reported no injuries after a large fire destroyed businesses and apartments downtown on Feb. 3, sparking a mutual aid response that included the St. Joseph Fire Department & six other regional units. Local businesses provided food & supplies to firefighters while officials investigate the cause. St. Joseph Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Helen Davis State School PTO will host its 15th Annual 5K Run, Walk and Roll with the Huskies at Phil Welch Stadium on Saturday, April 25 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration is $35 for in-person races and $25 for the virtual run, with fees rising after March 23. KQ2
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Missouri’s blood supply has dropped to 35% after winter storms canceled seven blood drives that usually bring in 15+ donors per event. The American Red Cross is urging local donors to visit alternate drives to help replace nearly 100 uncollected units. St. Joseph Post
- ➤ With enhanced ACA subsidies expiring ahead of 2026 open enrollment, thousands of Missourians have downgraded or dropped their plans as premiums soared — local families face tougher coverage choices amid rising health care costs. St. Joseph Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Registration is open for the fourth annual St. Joseph Marathon in September with several race options including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, relay and virtual races. Previous runners can save 10% by using the code (EARLYBIRD2026) until Feb. 8. St. Joseph Post
- ➤ Griffon Athletics will celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day today as it hosts a MWSU Pioneers Panel featuring Hall of Famers Rhesa Sumrell and Mary (Pee Wee) Nichols at 5:00 p.m. in Potter Hall to mark 50 years of women's sports. KQ2
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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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Live Performance of ANNIE
7:30-9:59 p.m. — Missouri Theater — $21-$49 — Experience the heartwarming musical adventure of little orphan Annie in 1930s New York City.
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