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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Saint Joseph. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Krug Park in St. Joseph is set for a long-term facelift that will turn the Krug Bowl into a festival space with a new garden theater seating a few hundred after removing the amphitheater and stadium seating. Renovations will begin June 1 and include updated electrical, sewer, concession stand and restroom upgrades, with the children’s circus area moving to create a more intimate venue for local shows, weddings and small performances — Friends of Krug Park say the changes will make the park more versatile. KQ2
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A head-on collision occurred Tuesday just before 4:30 p.m. on U.S. 169 in Trimble when a Honda Civic driven by a 19-year-old from Liberty crossed the center lane and struck a Chevy Cobalt, and Tri-County EMS transported the 34-year-old driver to Mosaic Life Care—both drivers were properly restrained. St. Joseph Post
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Platte County deputies arrested Aurora man Kyle Fogarty Tuesday morning after stopping his Toyota pickup near an Interstate 29 rest area south of Dearborn and a search of his vehicle discovered over 125.8 grams of suspected ketamine, 1.5 grams of suspected cocaine, $126,735, a 2.21 carat diamond, and two one-ounce gold bars. KQ2
- ➤ A driver in a Chevy Malibu struck a Dodge Journey at 6:47 p.m. near Noyes and Messanie and then hit a tree near North 22nd Street and Newport Road after a call at 7:34 p.m.—his car caught fire and he was later taken into custody while police investigate the hit-and-run incident. KQ2
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 47th annual Pot of Gold Arts Gala and Auction—set for April 26 at the Albrecht Kemper Museum of Art—will have an elegant dinner and auction with items donated by local businesses and artists to raise funds for the museum. Local supporters may sponsor tables or donate items to further support the museum's programs. St. Joseph Post
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Missouri Department of Conservation will launch its first birding competition from May 1-15 to help birders count migrating birds. Contestants will pay a small fee for conservation and must complete an online webinar. KQ2
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph School Board candidates filed their final campaign finance reports eight days ahead of the April 8 election as six candidates sought two open board seats. Four candidates who received over $500 disclosed details to the Missouri Ethics Commission with Brian Kirk raising $14,235.75, Kim Miller $11,935, Jennifer Kerns $9,049.67, and Cassandra Veale $6,704.10 while Kenneth Reeder filed a limited report for a Buchanan County R-IV School District position and James Mrkvicka did not file a committee because his totals were under $250. KQ2
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Benton basketball coaches Chris Michaels (girls) and Jared Boone (boys) looked back on their teams’ runs to the Class 4 state championship games, with Boone saying it was special for the boys to reach their first championship since 1941 and Michaels recalling a memorable moment after the semifinals. Both teams have been recognized by the School Board and the city, while Michaels admitted he did not complete a promise made to his graduating seniors to win a state title. St. Joseph Post
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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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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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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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Griffon Film Festival
6-10 p.m. — Trail Theatre — Open to the public — Celebrate creativity and cinematic artistry at the Griffon Film Festival.
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