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Saint Joseph
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Good morning, Saint Joseph. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Diana Anatol celebrated the two-year anniversary of Cafe Belle Epoque ownership by hosting a wine tasting event last Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Maison du Vin—an historic mansion on Clay Street turned private event space that offers the same French menu and service as her cafe. KQ2
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Eugene Field Elementary completed The Wax Museum project, where sixth-graders showed their knowledge of past and present icons through essays, posters and costumes while giving speeches in the gym—teacher Kaitlyn Poage said the activity helped them learn research skills. KQ2
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missouri public safety laws to protect children went into effect at the end of last month. The updated statutes raise the age thresholds for victim enticement from under 15 to under 17 and for sexual trafficking from under 12 to under 14—while imposing stiffer minimum sentences for those convicted. St. Joseph Post
- ➤ St. Joseph resident Dakota Allen announced their campaign for City Council, emphasizing grassroots organizing and fresh ideas for improving housing safety, public transportation and celebrating diversity — they plan to gather signatures and speak with voters ahead of the election. This move signals a push for new perspectives in local government. KQ2
- ➤ The Missouri Department of Transportation will work with Herzog Contracting Corp to resurface I-229 between Route 371 and I-29 beginning October 2 — crews will work Monday through Saturday during daylight hours while the road narrows to one lane until the project finishes in November. KQ2
- ➤ The St. Joseph League of Women Voters held a forum that let residents hear directly from city officials as they discussed work on city projects and issues like trash hauling and street repairs. Officials including Police Chief Paul Luster, City Manager Mike Schumacher, and Parks Director Jeff Atkins attended the event—marking the League's first dedicated city leader forum. KQ2
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, the St. Joseph Health Department announced that flu shots are available for all and high-risk groups should get vaccinated ahead of flu season—if you cannot visit the department, a free clinic is scheduled for Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Civic Arena in downtown St. Joseph. St. Joseph Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ This week, high school football features many conference matchups—Lawson visits Mid-Buchanan and the Cameron Dragons take on Maryville while additional games are scheduled in Missouri and Kansas. KQ2
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PumpkinFest 2025
5 PM – 5 PM — Pony Express National Museum — Free entry — Celebrate autumn with live entertainment, carnival rides, and the spectacular lighting of the Great Pumpkin Mountain.
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St. Joseph Women’s Expo
10 AM – 4 PM — St. Joseph Civic Arena — $5 – $7 — Explore wellness, DIY projects, and a keynote on stress while enjoying shopping and furry friends.
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Books, Beers, & Boos
5-7 p.m. — St. Joseph Public Library, Downtown Library — $50 — Enjoy an evening of spooky fun with books, beer, and a festive atmosphere after hours.
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Donut Dash 2025
8-10 a.m. — Patee House Museum — $35 adults, $15 kids 12 and under — Celebrate the 10th anniversary with a timed 5K+ featuring delicious Gold-N-Glaze donuts.
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The Rumours Live
9 PM – 1 AM — D&G Pub and Grub Brew Haus — $20 — Enjoy a night of live music with The Barrage in a lively pub setting.
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East Hills Mall Event
7:30-9:30 p.m. — East Hills Mall — Varies by ticket type — Enjoy an exciting evening with multiple seating options including VIP and family packs.
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East Hills Mall Community Event
2-4 p.m. — East Hills Mall — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with family-friendly activities and special ticket offers.
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