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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Saint Joseph. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City Council approved a bill on Monday night to provide $4,000 for the River Bluff Trails Festival — the event set to run at Remington Nature Center from May 16th to May 18th. Parks and Recreation Director Chuck Kempf said the funds will cover tourism and promotion expenses including exhibitions and rider training. KQ2
- ➤ The YWCA announced the Women of Excellence Awards Luncheon and Fundraiser will be held on June 18th at the Civic Arena at 11:30 a.m. with local business owner Jennifer Milbourne as host and guest speaker Mary Messner—2024 Kansas City Woman of Impact Winner—and the list of 2025 nominees to be announced later. KQ2
- ➤ Yesterday marked the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month as the YWCA in St. Joseph began hosting events to support survivors. The shelter’s clothing drive—open at 304 N. 8th Street and drop-offs available at First Option Bank at 3702 Faraon Street—runs until April 28 while community members will join weekly Teal Tuesday events. KQ2
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday at 5 p.m., a father and his three children were taken to Mosaic after a Ford Explorer ran a stop sign on Hickory and hit a silver Chrysler that stopped in a field at 6th and Hickory—police said all passengers are being checked for injuries. KQ2
- ➤ A woman aged 27 from Princeton was injured just before 9 p.m. Monday when her 2014 Ford Focus swerved to avoid another vehicle and struck an embankment on MO 6, five miles west of Jamesport in Daviess County—EMS transported her to Cameron Regional Medical Center. St. Joseph Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tannah Buhman of St. Joseph has been named Andrew County Circuit Clerk by Gov. Mike Kehoe after serving as interim Deputy Court Clerk under the Presiding Judge. She previously worked as a patient care representative for Mosaic Life Care + holds certifications as a Certified Nurse Assistant and Certified Medication Technician. St. Joseph Post
- ➤ St. Joseph Public Works Director Abe Forney announced the landfill will expand with a new cell adding 470,000 cubic yards of capacity after state approval allowed expedited work on Cell 8 where M-Con will spread clay, install a liner, and add leachate piping with DNR approval expected around July to August—city workers have already started preparing Cell 9 to prevent future capacity issues. St. Joseph Post
- ➤ Congressman Sam Graves and Congressman Tracey Mann introduced a bill that would let the Southwestern Power Administration form a revolving fund — the Fund Establishment Act — to help slow sudden power rate spikes in rural areas. The measure aims to keep energy costs steady for local electric cooperatives and town utilities during natural disruptions. St. Joseph Post
- ➤ St. Joseph City Council passed a resolution to support the school district's Proposition 2 bond issue that will be on the April 8 ballot. It was pulled from the March 17 agenda by an 8—1 vote but later reappeared and passed unanimously on Monday night, and Board of Education President LaTonya Williams said the change meant a lot for the district. KQ2
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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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Spring Concert by the Chorale
Evening — First Presbyterian Church — Free entry — Celebrate spring with an enchanting evening of choral music.
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2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM — St Joseph Downtown Partnership — Free admission — Experience a stunning array of sculptures by national artists in Downtown St. Joseph during this annual art walk.
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