Good morning, Saint Joseph.

The Noyes Home for Children is hosting Gnomes for Noyes Home, a fundraiser where donors pledge $25 to have a three-foot-tall gnome sent to a friend or family member's house to help fund a Worlds of Fun trip for the children.

Donors may choose to donate anonymously or be credited and can call 816-232-5650 to participate.

Today the St. Joseph YWCA announced on social media it urgently needs hygiene items — shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand towels, lotions, and blankets — for residents.

The shelter is located at 304 North 8th Street in town.

Miss Kansas City Courtney Rowe, a NWMSU graduate and KQ2 news anchor in St. Joseph, was crowned Miss Missouri 2025 on Saturday night in Mexico.

She will receive a $14,000 scholarship and compete for Miss America in August in Orlando, Florida while promoting her domestic violence awareness initiative (The Purple Project: Raising Awareness, Saving Lives).

The Buchanan County R-IV School District will rerun a no-tax increase $2 million bond issue this August to fund renovations at Dekalb High School and Rushville Elementary after a county clerk error nullified its April approval.

Superintendent Travis Dittemore said the district will review contractor proposals — without entering agreements until the bond is officially approved.

Alex’s Lemonade Stand paused at Lover’s Lane (its event location) this weekend and met its $2500 goal to raise funds to fight childhood cancer; organizers will host more fundraisers in the future (further events planned).

MWSU Lacrosse alumna Mackenzie Porter launched Mighty Mo Youth Lacrosse to teach local girls the game and form a team—she plans to hold clinics for athletes from Kindergarten up—while gathering needed equipment for participation.

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.

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.

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.

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.