Good morning, Saint Joseph.

Children's book author Julia Cook will visit East Hills Library on Saturday at 3:00 p.m.—the event hosted by the Noyes Home for Children and the St. Joseph Public Library will include a book signing.

St. Joseph Fire Department crews battled an equipment fire Monday night near 6th and Atchison Streets and quickly extinguished the flames without injuries—officials are now investigating the cause.

A shooting in the 600 block of North 23rd Street around noon on Sunday resulted in no injuries and police detained a man and a woman in their 20s after a neighbor reported shots fired during an apparent domestic dispute.

In honor of Women’s History Month, Professor Petronilla Sylvester at Missouri Western State University teaches new courses on access to justice and civil rights to help students learn their rights—she was honored with the 2024 Workplace Leadership award from Women of Excellence.

Dean L. Hubbard, who led Northwest Missouri State University from 1984 to 2009, died Sunday evening at his Kansas City home at age 85 after battling kidney disease.

University President Lance Tatum ordered campus flags flown at half-staff from sunrise today to sunset on April 4—honoring his decades of service.

St. Joseph School District Board of Education approved a $475,000 increase for the 2025-2026 salary schedule—covering nearly all employee groups except AEL and Nutrition Services.

Board President LaTonya Williams said the overhaul will make wages more comparable to those in other districts.

The Missouri Senate passed SB 35 earlier this month to offer a tax credit for investors who restore historic downtown buildings, and the bill now moves to the Missouri House of Representatives—local business owner Jamie Donaldson of Juniper Lane on Frederick Avenue said the credit will encourage more local investment and help update old structures.

Congressman Sam Graves surprised longtime KFEQ Hotline host Barry Birr with an unplanned visit on Monday morning as Birr prepared to retire after 41 years at KFEQ and nearly 33 as host.

Graves honored Birr by presenting an official copy of remarks he read on the House floor—recognizing his service to the station and region.

On Sunday, local NALC Branch 195 members and supporters took to the sidewalk in front of Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop H Headquarters to protest rumors that the USPS will be privatized.

Union leaders like McKinley Lillard warned that changes could hurt jobs, employee benefits, and rural postal service, and they said more rallies will be held if proposed changes move forward.

Missouri Western women's basketball head coach Ashton Feldhaus resigned on Monday after one season—she will become the new head coach at Morehead State in Kentucky.

Missouri Western will announce her replacement within the next seven to 10 days.

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.

Let's Taco 'Bout Mental Health Taco Walk/5K

9-11 a.m. — Bode Ice Arena St. Joseph, MO — Entry fee details not specified — A fun run/walk promoting mental health awareness with a taco-themed twist.

2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk

6:30-8 p.m. — St Joseph Downtown Partnership — Free entry — Discover an eclectic mix of stunning sculptures as creativity flourishes 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!