Good morning, Saint Joseph.

Noyes Home for Children will host its annual 'Take a Seat' Fundraising event to auction hand-crafted rocking chairs—one made from Liberty Oak wood from Hyde Park that represents a piece of local history.

Bidding will start on September 10 to help cover two-thirds of the home’s $3 million budget.

St. Joseph city officials did not comment on a lawsuit filed by Sandra Hemme—who spent 43 years in prison for a murder she did not commit—and her attorney said the suit accuses past police practices and seeks a jury trial for compensation for her lost adult life.

On Thursday afternoon, Missouri’s largest teachers union argued in Cole County Circuit Court that tax dollars funding private-school scholarships must be paused—$51 million had already been allocated from general revenue.

Judge Brian Stumpe questioned the attorneys and planned to rule by the end of Friday, weighing the potential harm to families and the benefits to public schools.

MoWest and SJSD have partnered to let high school students join college quickly (bypassing the normal admissions process).

The agreement aims to keep graduates local and support the area's workforce in the coming years.

A woman from St. Joseph, LeAndra Beauford, was appointed to the Missouri Development Disabilities Council by Governor Mike Kehoe on Friday—she works as a family navigation manager for Progressive Community Services and previously served as a substitute teacher in the local school district.

The I-229 Double Decker bridge will be closed beginning Monday, August 25, for annual maintenance by MoDOT crews — a process that includes repairs on signage and lighting — with all ramps from Highland Avenue to U.S. Route 36 shut until August 28.

Brookdale Presbyterian Church in St. Joseph is hosting an introduction seminar for those who lost a spouse this Sunday at 2 p.m.—part of its annual GriefShare program that helps people work through their grief.

The program will offer 13 weekly Thursday sessions at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. beginning August 28th to cover topics like managing anger and adjusting to change.

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.

Missouri S&T Miners vs Missouri Western Griffons Football Match

6:00 PM — Spratt Memorial Stadium — Tickets starting at $72 — Catch an exciting football clash between the Griffons and the Miners at Spratt Memorial Stadium.

Toddler Time at the Library

9:15-9:45 a.m. — St Joseph Public Library, Downtown Library — Free entry — Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts designed for toddlers aged 1-3 years.