Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of November.
Good morning, Saint Joseph.
🏘️ Community
St. Joseph Mustangs and Bode Ice Arena have partnered to turn the red box between Bode and Phil Welch Stadium into a mini food pantry to help feed neighbors during the ongoing government shutdown.
Mustangs owner Ky Turner said the program tracks food taken and accepts nonperishable items, and it may continue if the shutdown persists.
The AFL-CIO Community Services in St. Joseph is seeking volunteers for its Adopt-A-Family program, asking for 15 shoppers at North Belt Walmart on Dec.
15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and for additional help with organizing the Gift Room from Dec. 15 through 24, delivering gifts on Dec. 18-19, and taking photos—volunteers may call 816-364-1131 or email [email protected].
Residents honored area veterans today with a parade downtown where 300 high school cadets from Central, Lafayette, and Benton showed their respect.
Lt. Colonel David Jones, Jr.—who leads the school district ROTC program—and Paul Gatewood, chair of the Joint Military Committee, praised the cadets for keeping this long-standing tradition alive.
🏛️ Government
The St. Joseph School Board paused Plan E after Monday’s meeting to examine two options for high school setups—Plan 2B to keep Lafayette and Central and Plan 7B to adjust Benton/Hyde and Central.
Board President LaTonya Williams said the board will study community input and district finances before deciding on a new model.
🏥 Health
The FDA announced a recall on Oct.
28 for Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate Capsules after tests showed the 60 mg capsules did not dissolve properly—patients taking the medication should contact their doctor or pharmacy for guidance.
🎉 Saint Joseph Events
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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.
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.
Shane & Shane Christmas Tour
7 p.m. — Missouri Theater — Celebrate the season with beautiful Christmas hymns and songs led by Shane & Shane with Grayson Kessenich.
Christmas In Killarney
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Missouri Theater — Cost info unavailable — Enjoy an evening of Irish traditions and festive Christmas songs with vibrant Irish dance performances.
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