Good morning, Saint Joseph.

On July 27, around 8:35 p.m., the St. Joseph Police Department sent an alert to avoid Sycamore Street between 8th and 9th as officers taped off the area and worked for about three and a half hours before reopening it shortly after midnight.

Despite a massive heat warning and high humidity, Kansas City Chiefs fans gathered at Civic Center Park in St. Joseph to celebrate the start of the NFL season.

The event featured performances by Blane Howard, Tech N9ne and others while a tailgate crew offered free food and water, and the team will hold its training camp practice and autograph session today at 9:15 a.m. at Missouri Western State University.

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.

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.

Bill Snyder Woman of Impact Award Ceremony

5-7 p.m. — Stoney Creek Hotel St. Joseph — $25 — Celebrate the achievements of Ali Perry and fellow inductees at the St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame ceremony.