Good morning, Saint Joseph.

The St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau is hosting the Show Me St. Jo Experience—a guided bus tour that takes families and groups around museums with updated exhibits, catered lunch, a commemorative t-shirt and a certificate signed by the mayor for $25 per person.

The event is scheduled for Memorial Day weekend on May 27th.

The Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library will host a vintage and collectible book sale at the Downtown Library on March 28—29, with a members-only preview at 9:00 a.m. on March 28.

The sale will offer over 2,000 donated books and run from 10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. on March 28 and 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. on March 29 with items priced at $3 and up.

After reaching capacity over the St. Patrick's Day weekend—with several adoption specials offered—the St. Joseph Animal Shelter remains overcrowded.

Two men were injured in a crash on U.S. 169 at Route D in Andrew County on Wednesday when a Dodge Caravan driven by a 59-year-old man from St. Joseph—who was not wearing his seat belt—failed to yield and was struck by a Buick Envision driven by a 70-year-old man from Albany; both were taken to Mosaic Life Care with serious and moderate injuries, respectively.

A Wathena, Kansas woman faces a misdemeanor charge for animal abuse—she is accused of causing a cat's death.

Metchel Rosmolen, the Women’s Excellence 2024 Emerging Leader award recipient, said during Women’s History Month that women are more than just mothers, employees or grandmothers.

She explained that strong examples of leadership help each woman be recognized for her own worth—reflecting her service and community work.

Missouri Western State University has grown its cybersecurity program from 3 to 32 students since it launched in fall 2021 + it now has a new lab in the Houlne Center for Convergent Technology where students train in threat detection and mitigation.

Graduates can earn starting salaries of $80,000 to $90,000 in a field expected to grow eight percent over the next 10 years.

UMKC is expanding its dentistry program with a new satellite campus at Missouri Western to help offset the shortage of dentists.

The expansion will offer additional training opportunities for students in St. Joseph.

Today, the St. Joseph Port Authority begins a $2 million project funded by ARPA money to renovate the Missouri River port by installing a new sheet metal wall along the river bank south of the port to reduce erosion and improve crane efficiency—helping the port unload heavy cargo more effectively.

2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk

An annual outdoor exhibit featuring diverse sculptures by artists from across North America, displayed in Downtown St. Joseph, Missouri.

Time to Paddy - St. Joseph St. Patrick's Day Run

This annual St. Patrick-themed run features a 5k, 10k, and a half marathon, offering a fun family-friendly atmosphere with race swag and community participation.

Micro Wrestling Live Event

8 PM – 1 AM — REC Center — Tickets available via UNATION — Experience the excitement of Micro Wrestling in St. Joseph.

TNA Wrestling iMPACT! Event

Experience an electrifying night of professional wrestling featuring legends and rising stars at the St. Joseph Civic Arena.

2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk

6:30-8 p.m. | St Joseph Downtown Partnership | Free entry | Experience a vibrant display of new sculptures by national artists in Downtown St. Joseph.

Trivia Night for Patee House

6-8 p.m. — Geneo's Pizza and Pub — Entry fee unknown — Compete solo or with a team for prizes at this fun trivia event benefiting Patee House Museum.

2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk

6:30-8:00 p.m. — St Joseph Downtown Partnership — Free entry — Experience an eclectic mix of stunning new sculptures from national artists in Downtown St. Joseph.

Sammy Vs Dave: A Tribute to Van Halen

8-11 p.m. — Time Out Event Center — Drinks available for purchase — Rock out to classics from both eras of Van Halen with special guest K-Audic opening the show.

Annual Run/Walk for the Paws 5K

9-11 a.m. — Bode Ice Arena St. Joseph, MO — $30 registration fee ($35 after March 26th) — Enjoy a fun run to support local animal welfare.

2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk

6:30-8 p.m. — St Joseph Downtown Partnership — Free entry — Explore an eclectic mix of new sculptures from national artists at the 11th annual Sculpture Walk in Downtown St. Joseph.

Annual Open House (Ameliore Medispa & Laser)

Join us from 4-7pm for our annual open house. Grab a friend and come indulge in delicious appetizers, wine, and our best prices of the year! And you won't want to miss out on the extraordinary prize drawings!