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Thursday, May 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Saint Joseph. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lanham Music will host Rock Camp from June 16 to 21 for young musicians in St. Joseph; the camp will let participants join bands, learn songs, and record music with a professional producer. The final day will feature all bands performing at Café Acoustic—continuing a 2012 tradition that nurtures local talent. KQ2
- ➤ Missouri Western State University opened the Houlne Center for Convergent Technology on the St. Joseph campus to train students in modern manufacturing, engineering, and cyber security—linking classroom lessons to hands-on shop floor work using equipment that simulates real job conditions. St. Joseph Post
- ➤ Hyde Elementary School hosted Family Literacy Day today — kindergarten students read from a book they created by writing pages about what they want to be when they grow up — as families gathered to support their reading and public speaking skills. KQ2
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Councilmember Jason Eslinger has sent a survey to 4,000 residents asking them to choose the city's top priorities such as roads, pools, or trash service. He said the survey will help the council make decisions based on community input—aiming to quiet critics until the results are in. St. Joseph Post
- ➤ Buchanan County and the Sheriff's Office received the Missouri Blue Shield designation from the Department of Public Safety— a program started by Gov. Kehoe that honors strong efforts to keep the community safe. The county commission said the award shows local law enforcement's hard work— a move that supports safe neighborhoods and future growth. St. Joseph Post
- ➤ At Monday’s City Council work session, council members discussed acquiring land to move the bus transfer station from the Hy-Vee parking lot to a site near East Hills Shopping Center and East Hills Library — City Manager Mike Schumacher said attorneys are handling negotiations and the public will learn more once the land is secured. KQ2
- ➤ The St. Joseph City Council held its second budget work session on Tuesday to review the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, focusing on operational expenses such as maintaining parks, upgrading technology & security, and centralizing procurement that saved 20% in the technology division. The next work session is scheduled for today at 4 p.m. at City Hall. KQ2
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C.J. Newsom’s Classic Country & Comedy Show
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Scottish Rite Temple — Dinner menu available — Enjoy an entertaining mix of classic country music and comedy with acclaimed performances and laughter.
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We The Kingdom Unplugged
7:30-9 p.m. — Missouri Theater — Tickets from $28 — Experience an intimate concert with We The Kingdom, delivering heartfelt music and electrifying performances.
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Recreation Fair
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Joyce Raye Patterson 50+ Activity Center — Free entry — Discover the fun recreational opportunities available for adults in St. Joseph and surrounding areas.
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Bluffwoods Renaissance Festival
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Castle Bridge Event Center — Tickets available — Experience live entertainment and artisanal crafts in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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Sporting KC Summer Soccer Camp
9-10:30 a.m. or 9 a.m.-12 p.m. — St. Joseph Youth Soccer Association — $99-$199 — An engaging youth soccer camp designed to enhance skills and confidence for players aged 5-14.
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