Wednesday, August 28th, 2024

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Good morning, Saint Joseph. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The St. Joseph Police Department is facing an 18-officer shortage and is actively recruiting with free training and mentorship programs to address the gap. KQ2
- ➤ St. Joseph officials promote visiting Liberty Oak Splash Park for Labor Day before operational hours shift due to earlier nightfall. KQ2
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An 82-year-old man was hospitalized following a three-vehicle collision in DeKalb County, involving a Ford Escape, Subaru, and Dodge Ram. St. Joseph Post
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Pastor Brian Kirk updates his lawsuit to include Josh Blevins and Steven Greiert as defendants, alongside St. Joseph city officials. KQ2
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph's Performing Arts Association announces a Cher tribute show "The Beat Goes On" featuring Lisa McClowry, set for September 19, 2024, at the Missouri Theatre. KQ2
- ➤ The Albrecht Kemper Museum of Art in St. Joseph is hosting a free Museum After Hours event featuring an artist trading card swap, a meal, and a final viewing of the children's summer camp art exhibition. St. Joseph Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph School District is enhancing security, including the addition of metal detectors at sporting events. News-Press NOW
- ➤ The St. Joseph School District introduces a 2024 Attendance Challenge, offering $500 to parents of students with 90% attendance, reflecting efforts to combat declining rates. KQ2
- ➤ The St. Joseph School District Board of Education unanimously approved a long-range plan to transition to a two high school model, encompassing changes to the number of elementary schools and the middle school feeder system. KQ2
SPORTS NEWS
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Mexican Train Dominoes Game
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