Good morning, Saint Joseph.

Three years after Landon Lewis died in a car accident when a truck drove the wrong way at 6 a.m. while he was headed to football camp, Joe Town Speedway honors his memory with a branded go-kart tribute—his family and community now urging drivers to avoid distracted driving.

A spokesman for the St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau said the Kansas City Chiefs training camp on the Missouri Western campus boosts tourism as fans visit local sites—such as the Inspire U Children’s Museum and Robidoux Row—and helps local restaurants and stores grow their business.

Cell 8 at the St. Joseph Landfill opened Tuesday morning after an accelerated three-year construction period shortened by hiring the contractor MCON.

The new cell will first take household trash and is expected to last three to five years as landfill staff begin work on Cell 9.

Battalion Chief Paris Jenkins retired after 44 years at the St. Joseph Fire Department.

Fire Chief Ivan Klippenstein said Jenkins will visit the station occasionally — sharing his expertise with firefighters.

Today, Kingsley Suamataia switched from left tackle to left guard at the Kansas City Chiefs training camp held at Missouri Western State University in extreme heat; coach Andy Reid praised his work while several players (Jeffrey Bassa and Jake Briningstool) left practice with injuries.

At the MIAA Football Media Day on Monday, preseason polls for the 2025 season were released—Missouri Western was picked seventh in the coaches poll while Northwest was chosen sixth.

Missouri Western will play its first road game at Augustana on Aug. 30 and Northwest will face Minnesota State—Mankato on Aug. 28.

Kansas State and Ole Miss will compete in the 2025 Bill Snyder Classic on Dec.

7 at 2 p.m. at Civic Arena, and Kansas State returns for a third season with a 2-0 record from previous games—tickets go on sale early August and sponsorships are available through the sports commission.

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.

2025 Inaugural Pony Express Girls State High School Volleyball Preview Tournament

2:30-8:45 p.m. — St. Joseph Civic Arena — Ticket info pending — Witness exciting high school volleyball action from 16 teams as they gear up for the season.