Thursday, June 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Saint Joseph. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Second Harvest Community Food Bank and K Jo 105.5 are hosting the Canned Film Festival at Regal Hollywood 10 Theater in St. Joseph, where every Tuesday and Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. until August 6 families can watch a movie by donating a nonperishable food item (or paying $1) and receive a Texas Roadhouse coupon for a free kids meal (coupon available with each donation). KQ2
- ➤ Rachel and Gene Eckert had their wedding in April at Mosaic Life Care when staff arranged to hold the ceremony in Glenda's hospital room so she could be with her family. The couple now keeps their anniversary in January to honor Glenda’s important role in their lives. KQ2
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Colt Skouby will host Retro Con this Saturday, June 14 at the Good Times Event Center in St. Joseph, where pop culture fans can join a cosplay contest, enjoy animal adoptions with the Nodaway County Humane Society, and watch panels featuring a Hollywood movie creator and other content creators. The event will also include a 21+ after-party later that day — general and VIP tickets cost between $2 and $10. KQ2
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Missouri Department of Transportation will close east and westbound U.S. Route 36 ramps in St. Joseph on June 16 and 17. On June 16, ramps to and from Route AC and Interstate 29 will be closed — on June 17, ramps connecting with U.S. Route 169, 28th, Hill Top and 22nd streets will be closed intermittently between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. KQ2
- ➤ The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce will host local legislators at the Public Affairs Coffee on June 26 at 7:30 a.m. at the Stoney Creek Hotel—legislators will share their views on the recent legislative session in Jefferson City with a $15 fee for Chamber members and $20 for the general public. KQ2
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Legendary boxer Rob Calloway was honored as a member of the 2025 class in the St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame. He said the induction is a dream come true and recalled his career that included three Kansas City Gold Gloves titles and many fights at the local Civic Arena — a reminder of his deep ties to our city. St. Joseph Post
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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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