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Saint Joseph
Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Saint Joseph. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Claire’s filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this month and will close nearly 300 stores including its St Joseph location. The retailer struggles with heavy debt and changing consumer tastes. St. Joseph Post
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Clarios has pledged over $6 billion to expand its U.S. operations—efforts that will boost battery recycling and increase production at the St. Joseph facility. Local leaders say the investment will support job growth and economic development as the company builds new mineral processing centers. 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 that is expected to open by May 2026. The new facility will help firefighters train more effectively and work with regional emergency partners. KQ2
- ➤ Today, crews finished maintaining the I-229 Double Decker bridge—its signs and lights—before reopening it for drivers. KQ2
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On August 28, the St. Joseph Health Department held an Overdose Awareness Day event at Christ Episcopal Church where recovery centers provided information and tools such as naloxone and fentanyl test strips. Attendees shared personal stories — offering hope and support — and those who missed the event are invited to the Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention meeting on the second Thursday of each month. KQ2
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Buchanan County is moving toward approving the sale of land near The Shoppes at North Village for a 178-unit multi-family apartment complex, the first new development in St. Joe in about 21 years—City Manager Mike Schumacher said the project will help attract new residents and support local business recruitment. St. Joseph Post
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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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