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Friday, May 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Saint Joseph. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph Cathedral reported that parishioners celebrated the election of Pope Leo—the first American Pope—by praising his focus on the poor. The church pledged to continue guiding its community with his teachings during his papacy. KQ2
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Buchanan County Sheriff's Office stopped three drug smuggling attempts in the past week by halting people, including inmates, from bringing fentanyl, methamphetamine, and pills into the jail—charges have been submitted to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. St. Joseph Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville is reorganizing its academic units into four colleges effective July 1 to improve department collaboration and clarify roles for better student learning — the school will also open a new center for engagement in the fall to provide easier access to academic, financial, and career support services. St. Joseph Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local law enforcement agencies will gather during National Police Week to honor officers killed in the line of duty in Northwest Missouri. The memorial service will begin at 5:00 p.m. on May 14 at the Northwest Missouri Law Enforcement Officers Memorial — in Civic Center Park at 1100 Frederick Avenue where Lexi Dekraai Ussary, daughter of fallen officer Dan Dekraai, will speak. KQ2
- ➤ At a recent city council work session, leaders heard from fire, police and health departments on past successes and plans for fiscal year 2026—fire is asking for more funds to boost training, police will upgrade equipment using CIP and ARPA funds, and health will modernize facilities and plan a new animal shelter opening in summer—and the council will meet again on May 13 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. KQ2
SPORTS NEWS
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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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