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Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Saint Joseph. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Friends of the Animal Shelter is asking residents in St. Joseph to give feedback on its Spay It Forward program that offers spay and neuter assistance. The survey is open until June 23 and gives participants a promotional code for discounts at local businesses—Fantastic Fidos, B&J Skate, UPCO Pet Supplies, Taco Bandido, and Hazels Coffee Company. KQ2
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph’s Allied Arts Council is hosting its 12th annual Sculpture Walk, a year-long exhibit in downtown that features 14 sculptures by artists from across North America (theme: Whimsical Walk with the Arts). Locals can vote for their favorite piece by dropping ballots at designated boxes or at the Allied Arts office and Convention and Visitors Bureau. KQ2
- ➤ The Juneteenth Planning Committee and partners are hosting Juneteenth 2025 in St. Joseph — the celebration features a theatrical production of Our Town at the Missouri Theater from June 13 to 15 and a 3 Point Shootout on June 15, a Gala on June 19, a Family Festival and Vendor Fair on June 20 and 21, a parade beginning at 10:00 a.m. from Bode Middle School to the Bartlett Center with a Fashion Show on June 21, and it concludes with a Family Picnic on June 22. KQ2
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Missouri Western State University reinstated its track and field program after receiving anonymous support, and athletic director Andy Carter said the school is now in talks to quickly build a new facility to improve the experience for student athletes—details of the talks remain ongoing. St. Joseph Post
- ➤ Monday night the Board of Education discussed an updated long range plan as Superintendent Gabe Edgar explained that the district will operate with two high schools while realigning Benton and other schools into new middle school and repurposing models. The plan retains Lafayette and Central and proposes closing or repurposing Hyde, Pickett and Pershing Elementary—with a formal vote scheduled on June 23. KQ2
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Missouri Department of Conservation closed the shooting ranges at Pigeon Hill Conservation Area indefinitely because staff found misuse that endangered public safety — additional patrols and security measures have been added as MDC urged visitors to report unsafe activity. KQ2
- ➤ At Monday night's City Council meeting, council members read a proposal to raise sewer fees by 3% starting July 1 and another 3% next July to fund wastewater upgrades—Council will hold a second reading on Monday, June 23rd at 5:30 p.m. on the third floor of City Hall. KQ2
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fourteen area high school players played their final high school game Saturday evening at Penney High School in the Lions District 26-M4 All-Star game (marking the end of their high school careers). KQ2
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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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Mad Science Color Exploration
11-11:45 a.m. — Rolling Hills Library-Savannah Branch — Free entry — Discover the vibrant colors in our world through exciting science demonstrations.
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The Fishin' Magician
11:00-11:45 a.m. — Rolling Hills Library-OFFICE — Free entry — Enjoy a magical experience with puppets and humor as stories come to life.
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Kids Summer Art Camp
9 AM – 5 PM — Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art — $150 non-members, $125 for members — Explore creative techniques in a nature-themed art camp for ages 6-13.
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St. Joseph Goats Indoor Football
7:05 PM — St. Joseph Civic Arena — Tickets available — Catch the excitement of indoor football as the St. Joseph Goats battle it out on the field.
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