Daily
Saint Joseph
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Saint Joseph. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Community Blood Center and the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce host a Battle of the Badges blood drive at the St. Joseph Donor Center at 3112 Frederick Avenue from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.—the friendly contest features local police and fire departments, with the fire department winning last year. The drive continues tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on National First Responders Day. KQ2
- ➤ Former longtime KFEQ salesman Ken Gabler died at 94. His farewell service is at 1 p.m. today at Ashland United Methodist Church—interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. St. Joseph Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Benedictine College is holding a nationwide search for an Associate Dean of Pre-Clinical Curriculum for its proposed School of Osteopathic Medicine—this role will design and manage first- and second-year medical courses as part of the accreditation process. St. Joseph Post
- ➤ The St. Joseph School District Board of Education chose Plan E to keep three high schools during a Monday night meeting — the board directed administrators to make the plan fiscally responsible and will review details at meetings on November 10th, 17th and vote on a final plan on November 24th. KQ2
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County officials say work is progressing on the Buchanan County fairground as dirt work is complete — with the north footing, north wall, and most of the east wall poured; they are also discussing a move for the extension office to boost 4H programs before an operating budget is set. St. Joseph Post
- ➤ The St. Joseph Police Department (SJPD) shared Halloween safety tips, advising guardians to keep children in sight and choose well-lit houses for trick-or-treating (6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) while officers plan to patrol the streets. KQ2
-
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.
-
Wine & Beer Walk
12-4 p.m. — Allied Arts Council — Tickets required — Sip, shop, and stroll through Downtown St. Joseph with tastings and entertainment from over 40 locations.
-
Mamma Mania - ABBA Tribute
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Performing Arts Association — Cost not specified — Experience the high-energy tribute to ABBA with dazzling costumes and timeless hits from the 1970s.
-
MIAA Volleyball Championship
12 PM – 8 PM — St. Joseph Civic Arena — Passes required — Come witness thrilling volleyball matches as teams compete for the MIAA championship title.
-
Turkey Trot 2025
9-11 a.m. — St. Jo Frontier Casino — Registration fees vary — Wobble before you gobble at this family-friendly 5K run/walk.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You have to go through the slow to find the fast.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Saint Joseph
Welcome to the Daily Saint Joseph, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Saint Joseph, Missouri community. If you like the Daily Saint Joseph, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Saint Joseph.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Saint Joseph and across Missouri. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Saint Joseph
A free Saint Joseph community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailystjoseph.com/sitemap