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Saint Joseph
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, Saint Joseph. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph Public Library is marking Library Card Sign-Up Month in September by waiving the $1 lost card fee + offering prize drawings at its four locations. The library’s theme, One Card, Endless Possibilities, shows how one card can bring benefits to all age groups. KQ2
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A new St. Joseph School District report showed that students scored at proficient or advanced levels in English, math, science and social studies with increases of 1.5 to 4 percent from 2023 to 2025. District leaders and teachers reviewed the data to find ways to boost learning in areas that need extra help. KQ2
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The St. Joseph Fire Department received nearly $117,000 from the Missouri Department of Economic Development to build a live fire training facility near Rosecrans Memorial Airport—this facility will help the department and regional partners train more effectively and is expected to be completed by May. KQ2
- ➤ A nearly $1 million state grant is modernizing the St. Joseph Communication Center by shifting its outdated copper 9-1-1 system to VOIP—serving police, the sheriff’s office, fire, and EMS from Buchanan County. Work began this month and will be finished early next year. St. Joseph Post
- ➤ DeKalb County and four other counties filed a lawsuit against the Missouri Tax Commission to challenge an order that forces local officials to raise property assessments by up to 110%—a steep increase that could burden small business owners and residents. County leaders say the order is unfair because many tax levies are already set and its late timing might push counties past state deadlines. St. Joseph Post
- ➤ St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce President Natalie Hawn met with state officials at the Missouri State Fair to urge the upgrade of C-130 jets for the 139th Airlift Wing at Rosecrans Memorial Airport. Hawn said the new jets are essential for local security and to support civilian services at the airport—she emphasized that continued advocacy is needed. St. Joseph Post
- ➤ Crews will begin concrete repair and replacement work on Stockyards Expressway on September 2 — traffic will be reduced to two lanes between Lower Lake Road and Bluff View Road for about one month as part of an ongoing $240,000 project. KQ2
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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.
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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.
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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.
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St. Joseph Marathon
7 AM – 1 PM — Civic Center Park — Registration required — Experience the scenic full, half, 10K, and 5K marathon routes through St. Joseph, showcasing landmarks and community spirit.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Tony Robbins
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