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Friday, May 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Saint Joseph. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Carden Park Elementary teacher Kristina Thomas, who is fighting a rare bone and tissue cancer, was surprised this week when colleagues and students held an emotional assembly that raised $5,318 (donations still rising) to help her prepare for more chemotherapy; she said teaching gives her strength (and she hopes to ring the cancer-free bell and return to class) as she continues her battle. KQ2
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph’s 13th annual Beer Walk for the Arts will take place this Saturday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., featuring historic homes, craft beer samples from midwestern breweries, local food from restaurants (tickets cost $40 or two for $60), and live music and art to support the Allied Arts Council's Arts Fund. The event will run rain or shine and gives residents a fun way to enjoy community arts. St. Joseph Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The St. Joseph School District will hold graduation ceremonies on Sunday, May 18 at Civic Arena with Lafayette at 1:00 p.m., Benton at 4:00 p.m. and Central at 7:00 p.m. Doors open one hour early—guests must pass a security screening at the east entrance and tickets are required only for Central's ceremony. KQ2
- ➤ Missouri Western State University received a 3% rise in its core budget but President Elizabeth Kennedy said that is not enough to cover a $6 million jump in fixed costs. She noted that the campus will raise tuition 7 ½% (adding about $25 per credit hour) since its share of state funding is only $700,000 to $800,000—far less than that received by some smaller schools. St. Joseph Post
- ➤ St. Joseph School District officials approved two new administrator appointments for next school year. Kati Reid is named Director of Secondary Education at Benton — replacing retiring Lara Gilpin, and Makayla Mekonnen becomes assistant principal at Oak Grove Elementary with both appointments starting on July 1. KQ2
- ➤ Tom Richmond was sworn in today by the Board of Education to fill the vacancy left when Rick Gehring unexpectedly resigned—he was selected from seven candidates after a four-hour interview session and will serve until April next year. St. Joseph Post
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Goetz Credit Union warned on social media Thursday that customers in St. Joseph received scam calls from individuals claiming to be from the fraud department who asked for full card or account numbers (the bank never requests such details) and advised customers to hang up and contact the fraud claim department (if unsure). KQ2
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ivan Klippenstein, who has served in various roles since joining the fire department in 2002, has been named the new chief and will lead about 130 personnel beginning May 19 — a change following Kenny Cordonnier’s retirement on April 4. St. Joseph Post
SPORTS NEWS
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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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**FREE** Skin Cancer Screening
Stop by and get your free skin check. No appointment necessary. 9am-12pm
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Swarm Chasers Gathering
6-8 p.m. — MO Dept. of Conservation — Free entry — Connect with fellow nature enthusiasts in exploring local wildlife and conservation efforts.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Ignite 5K
9 a.m. — 2500 Southwest Pkwy, St Joseph, MO — Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. — Lace up for a community-friendly 5K run supporting mentorship programs.
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