Good morning, Saint Joseph.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.