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Thursday, July 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Saint Joseph. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, local groups are hosting two 'Good Trouble Lives On' rallies to celebrate John Lewis—one by the NAACP and EMPAC in the parking lot of St. Francis Baptist Temple from 6-7:30 p.m. and another by the St. Joseph Persisterhood at the Belt Highway and Frederick Avenue intersection from 4-5:30 p.m. with Big Daddy's BBQ truck nearby for food. KQ2
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ InspireU held its first kid-friendly concert at its Saint Joseph location with special guest Jim Cosgrove (Mr. Stinky Feet) performing live music for families. He has entertained children for over 27 years and engaged the audience by encouraging families to sit together and enjoy the interactive show. KQ2
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mosaic Life Care Foundation’s emPower-U STEAM Camp returned for the summer on July 14 and will run until Aug. 4 in St. Joseph. The camp offers hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, art and math for third to eighth grade students — giving them a chance to build skills for future careers. KQ2
- ➤ Missouri Western State University now uses the name MoWest for its community identity while keeping the official name on diplomas and transcripts—President Elizabeth Kennedy said the change aims to build stronger ties and boost attendance at sports events. St. Joseph Post
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Missouri Department of Conservation’s RAM program is monitoring Missouri’s water flow—habitat conditions, stream connectivity, and aquatic life—to guide conservation and restoration efforts. Program coordinator Brittany Harried said the program will soon expand with a new regional team to collect more data. KQ2
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Major Gen. Charles Hausman returned to St. Joseph for a Vietnam War pinning ceremony to honor local veterans and said recruiting remains the Guard’s top priority—ensuring young people get unique education and career training opportunities. His remarks underlined the ongoing need for talent to keep the organization strong. St. Joseph Post
- ➤ The Missouri Department of Transportation announced that work on the southbound I-29 ramp to northbound I-229 will begin Monday, August 18 when crews start a concrete patching project. The ramp will be closed from 7 a.m. August 18 to 7 a.m. August 19—drivers must use an alternate route. KQ2
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A contract signed on June 20 shows that the Chiefs will hold training camps at MoWest for six years, including the next camp on Tuesday, July 22. Under the deal, MoWest may opt out after the 2025 camp if it sends written notice from November 1 to November 15 and the Chiefs may cancel if big changes occur (such as a change in owner or head coach). KQ2
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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.
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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.
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Imagine Eleven - TriLemma
6-8 p.m. — Coleman Hawkins Park / Felix Street Square — Free entry — Enjoy live music and local food vendors in a community atmosphere.
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Summer Sizzler 5k/10k/15k
7-10 a.m. — Bode Ice Arena St. Joseph — Registration required — A fun summer race event perfect for the whole family with great swag and chip-timing.
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Firefighter Memorial 5K
8-9 a.m. — St. Joseph Firefighter Memorial — Entry fee supports the Firefighter's Memorial — Participate in a 5K run/walk to honor local heroes and support the community.
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