Good morning, Saint Joseph.

Krug Park Castle is closed as its $11.75 million renovation continues, with workers gutting and rebuilding the interior while adding dressing rooms—vendor space and an elevator for improved accessibility.

E. L. Crawford Construction expects to complete the upgrades by fall, funded by a half-cent park sales tax approved in 2021.

Friends of the Animal Shelter has refreshed its look with a modern logo as its new shelter is under construction on South Belt Highway next to the city recycling center—the updated image is also used on merchandise to raise funds for the non-profit.

The Missouri Department of Conservation will hold a hunter education skills session at its Northwest Regional Office at 701 James McCarthy Drive in St. Joseph on Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m.—participants aged 11 and older must complete the online knowledge portion or bring a manual booklet for free review.

Missouri Western State University celebrated the ribbon cutting of the Dr. George S.

Richmond Student Collaboration Center in Potter Hall with many family members present and digital animation major Kylee Derr said the new space will let students work together on projects & share meals, with the facility made possible by a donation from Tom and Judy Richmond.

Herzog hosted a career day today for high school students in St. Joseph where over 30 stations introduced roles from fieldwork to office work—recruiting manager Heidi Sweeney said the event was meant to spark interest in trade skills, with many students especially drawn to solar panel displays.

St. Joseph School District officials posted documents that compare staffing impacts for two school reorganization models ahead of a public hearing on Oct.

13 at 5:30 p.m. at Benton High School Auditorium. The Lafayette and Central model would affect 13 administrators, 261 certified and 153 classified staff and displace 3,878 students while the Benton, Hyde and Central model would affect 15 administrators, 308 certified and 212 classified staff and displace 4,257 students.

The St. Joseph Fire Department is using new software (First-In Fire Station Alerting) funded by ARPA to alert the closest station faster.

This system sends computerized voice calls with backup methods to help firefighters reduce response times and lower local home insurance rates.

The City of St. Joseph announced that the City Hall parking lot was closed starting Thursday at 5 p.m. through today for milling—customers were directed to use parking on the east and west sides and nearby streets.

The parking lot will close again for overlay, painting, and curb replace from October 15 at 5 p.m. through October 17.

Anthony Crane spoke with former Mound City standout Tony Osburn on the KQ2 Sports Podcast — Osburn now plays college basketball as a guard for Division I Nebraska Omaha.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nightmare Before Geekmas

7-10 p.m. — Club Geek — Cost info not specified — Sing along with The Nightmare Before Christmas at this fun annual screening event.

Soaring with Kindness Skydiving Fundraiser

1-5 p.m. — Noyes Home For Children — Raise at least $500 to jump — A thrilling skydiving event benefiting children’s services in St. Joseph.

Witches Tea

12-5 p.m. — Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art — $40 — Enjoy a magical and mysterious Halloween tradition with tea and enchanting experiences.

Halloween Party & Costume Contest

7 p.m. — Do It A’Ginn Event Hall — $15 entry or $25 per couple — Celebrate Halloween with a costume contest and enjoy snacks and BYOB fun.

Sugarplum Festival

5-4 p.m. — Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art — Free entry — Celebrate the season with handcrafted goods, local delicacies, and unique gifts at this beloved holiday fair.

Footloose: The Musical

7-9 PM — Central High School, St Joseph, MO — Tickets available — Experience the energetic journey of a young man fighting against the ban on dancing in a small town.

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