Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of November.
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🚨 Crime
Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Thomas Cates warned online shoppers to verify official URLs—such as those for Target and Amazon—to avoid fake sites and scams before the holiday season begins.
🎭 Culture
The film A ChrisMystery, shot in St. Joseph and Savannah, will be screened at Trail Theatre on December 4th—where director Matthew Toronto and star Kylee Levien will host a meet and greet and Q&A session starting at 6:30 p.m. for local viewers to learn behind-the-scenes details.
🎓 Education
St. Joseph residents have been frustrated with six months of changing school reorganization plans as community members and school staff shared their concerns during a public hearing.
The school board will vote on Plan 4BR on Monday, November 24 to keep Benton and Central high schools while moving Lafayette to a middle school—residents hope this decision will bring much-needed clarity.
🏥 Health
Dr. Austin Haeker, an Andrew County native, said he will open his new veterinary clinic at 5423 North Pointe Drive near the Shoppes at North Village early next year.
The clinic will offer regular appointments for dogs, cats, and other small animals (an open house is planned Jan. 9 and he will begin accepting clients on Jan. 14).
🎉 Saint Joseph Events
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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.
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.
Holiday Homes Tour
10 AM – 4 PM — 1100 Charles St, St Joseph, MO — Ticket purchase required — Explore beautifully decorated holiday homes in the heart of St. Joseph.
Lafayette Varsity Basketball vs. Mid-Buchanan
6-7:15 p.m. — Lafayette High School — Entry fee may apply — Catch the high-energy basketball action as Lafayette faces off against Mid-Buchanan in this thrilling home game.
2025 Holiday Tutu Trot
4:30-5:55 p.m. — Krug Park — Free entry — Have fun walking or running under beautiful holiday lights in a festive atmosphere.
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