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Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Saint Joseph. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Four local charities hosted an Empty Bowl Lunch yesterday in St. Joseph to fight hunger with meals donated by local restaurants—bringing in twice as many families as expected. A contest among donors chose Gina's Catering’s chicken pot pie as best dish—showing strong local support. KQ2
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Crews from the St. Joseph Fire Department responded to a house fire at 1925 Mulberry St. Tuesday morning—extinguishing the flames while keeping the homeowner unharmed with no injuries reported. KQ2
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Candidate Brian Kirk took part in a Q&A with KQ2 ahead of the April 8 election and said his 10 years as a public school teacher have prepared him to address the district's academic challenges. He detailed progressive ideas to retain local tax dollars and update older school buildings—efforts aimed at moving the district into the 21st century. KQ2
- ➤ Sen. Ben Brown from Washington sponsored a bill that would require public schools to offer extracurricular activities to homeschooled students after more than a decade of debate — the Missouri Senate unanimously passed the measure in February and House leaders referred it to the education committee over spring break. St. Joseph Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Joint Citizen's Law Enforcement Academy was held Tuesday night in Saint Joseph as a joint effort by the police department and the Buchanan County Sheriff's office. Applicants had to pass a background check and the event offered facility tours and demos from canine units, detectives, and the Special Response Team (SRT) (classes run through May 20th with a few seats left). KQ2
- ➤ City Manager Mike Schumacher said that construction on cell eight of the St. Joseph city landfill is 77% complete with M-Con now moving to the next phase—using clay, sand and piping—and that crews have begun work on cell nine to secure future operations. Schumacher noted that the approved space by the D-N-R and the contributions of local teams will keep the landfill running for years. St. Joseph Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Missouri Western named Brooks McKowen as its new men's basketball head coach, making him the program's seventh leader. He spent 12 seasons coaching at Upper Iowa (where his teams made three NCAA Tournament appearances) and will be welcomed at a news conference on Friday, March 28th. KQ2
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Micro Wrestling Live Event
8 PM – 1 AM — REC Center — Tickets available via UNATION — Experience the excitement of Micro Wrestling in St. Joseph.
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TNA Wrestling iMPACT! Event
Experience an electrifying night of professional wrestling featuring legends and rising stars at the St. Joseph Civic Arena.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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