Good morning, Saint Joseph.

United Way of Greater St. Joseph held sessions this week where volunteers packed 600 meal kits for SNAP recipients who depend on food aid — the program supports local agencies amid potential SNAP suspensions.

The organization will host another volunteer event on Saturday, Nov 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to pack additional meal kits.

St. Joseph School District officials plan to cut $8M from the budget over the next two years as reserves remain low—$2.7M in cuts have been approved this fiscal year.

The district will reduce staffing through attrition and close Bode Middle and Hyde Elementary to consolidate schools while keeping classroom quality a top priority.

St. Joseph residents will fall back at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 2, as Daylight Saving Time ends and mornings will get brighter while evenings become darker with a 6:49 a.m. sunrise and 5:15 p.m. sunset; meteorologist Allen Curtis (NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill) advised checking smoke alarms and other battery-operated devices when resetting clocks.

Tri States Wrestling is hosting its second annual King of Missouri Tournament today at 7:00 p.m. at the Good Times Event Center in St. Joseph—eight wrestlers, including AEW's Ace Austin, will compete in seven matches.

AEW's Ace Austin will face other wrestlers—aiming to be crowned King of Missouri as fans enjoy multiple bouts.

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.