Good morning, Saint Joseph.

Entrepreneurs and small business owners gathered at East Hills Library at Cup Of Joe this morning to share ideas and receive feedback on improving their businesses.

The group meets every Wednesday and will not convene next week while inviting new local entrepreneurs to join.

The St. Joseph School District Board of Education asked the administration to review a plan to use Benton and Central as the two high schools after the April bond issue failed—Tom Richmond and Jennifer Kerns proposed the idea during Monday night’s board meeting.

Administration will gather information on the two schools to create a consistent feeder pattern for the district.

UMKC Board of Curators previewed the new medical campus in St. Joseph that will open in August.

University leaders said the modern building is designed to improve training for students—helping meet the local need for rural healthcare.

Two weeks ago, the Buchanan County Commission finished weed spraying on Lake Contrary and observed improvements in the lake’s bed—especially brown cattails with no rain damage—and is now testing the soil for future work like pumping river soil and dredging.

Test results are expected mid to late September and, if favorable, restoration efforts will begin early next year.

The Noyes Complex Building will close for two weeks beginning July 7 for its new LED lighting at the tennis horseshoe courts — the building's electrical service will be disconnected and realigned during the upgrade — and it will reopen once the work is finished.

Missouri Western State University will host the Kansas City Chiefs training camp this summer for its 15th year under a new multi-year extension.

Athletic Director Andy Carter said the college resolved financial challenges from a failed capital improvement plan and is excited to welcome the team back to campus to energize fall sports.

MSHSAA announced Wednesday that Missouri State High School football championship games at Missouri Western will use instant replay to correct obvious game-changing errors — the system will not re-officiate routine plays.

The title games will be held in St. Joseph in early December.

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.

Afroman Live Performance

6-9 p.m. — Good Times Event Center — From $31.29 — Come enjoy a live performance with Afroman and a vendor fair prior to the show.

The Addams Family Musical

7 p.m. — Missouri Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the hilarious antics of the Addams family as they navigate secrets, love, and a dinner with the in-laws.