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Saint Joseph
Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Good morning, Saint Joseph. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Krug Park Drive is closed as the park sets up for its annual Holiday Park event. Construction crews will use the drive to move supplies for renovations — the circular drive will remain open for lagoon and lily pond access and the Holiday Lighting Ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. on Nov 28. KQ2
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kids Win Missouri is working with the Community Action Partnership to expand affordable child care in St. Joseph as many families struggle with high costs—Community Relations Director Kayla Marmaud said the program builds leadership for parents and supports a safe, learning environment for children. KQ2
- ➤ St. Joseph School District has started a new Middle School Scholars program that lets gifted students join weekly experiments (MSS) such as learning what it takes to build a Mars colony. The voluntary program has no grades, tests, or homework and is designed to boost hands-on learning. KQ2
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Benton announced Rebecca Bailey as the new head coach for the girls basketball team after Ross Barelli's departure—she had served as assistant coach and the Cardinals finished second last season with a 27-4 record. KQ2
- ➤ The Civic Arena is hosting the Missouri High School Volleyball State Championship from today through Nov. 8—20 schools from five classes will compete to crown five state champions. Organizers say the three-year tournament has inspired strong local excitement. KQ2
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.
~ Thomas Jefferson
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