Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of November.
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🏘️ Community
The city plans a public forum on landfill fee hikes following community opposition.
The St. Joseph Mustangs successfully fundraised for a new video scoreboard at Phil Welch Stadium with significant help from the Bode Trust and a matching city fund.
🚧 Accidents
The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating a crash on South Belt Highway where no injuries were reported, and the driver of a black Dodge Charger was arrested.
🚨 Crime
Brian Kirk is suing two pastors and the Buchanan County Republican Party for defamation, claiming he was falsely accused of being a danger to society and children.
The St. Joseph Police Department urges the community, especially the elderly, to be cautious of new scams involving requests for payment returns via gift cards, bitcoin, or in person.
🎓 Education
The St. Joseph School District reports improvements in math and social studies, advancing towards accreditation goals.
The St. Joseph School District's latest Annual Performance Report indicates progress with a composite score of 67.9%, showing notable gains in graduation rates and some academic areas, though challenges remain in classroom attendance and reading.
The St. Joseph School District's 2024 APR revealed a 4.3% increase to 67.5%, marking advancements in mathematics, social studies, and achieving their highest post-pandemic graduation rate of 89%.
📰 Lifestyle
Nearly 80 million people are expected to travel for Thanksgiving, with 71 million driving as gas prices drop, prompting safety reminders from MoDOT and AAA.
🎉 Saint Joseph Events
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2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk in St. Joseph
Experience an eclectic mix of new sculptures in Downtown St. Joseph, showcasing the creativity of national sculptors in this year-long outdoor exhibit.
2024 Saint Joseph Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
Experience a festive 5K run/walk for all ages at the Turkey Trot, featuring awards for costumes and support for local charities.
Explore the 2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk
Experience the creativity of national sculptors presented at the 11th annual Downtown Sculpture Walk in St. Joseph, showcasing a diverse array of stunning outdoor artworks.
2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk in St. Joseph
Experience an eclectic mix of stunning new sculptures created by national artists at the annual Downtown Sculpture Walk in St. Joseph, Missouri.
2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk in St. Joseph, MO
Experience an eclectic mix of new outdoor sculptures by national artists in Downtown St. Joseph, showcasing creativity and artistic expression.
2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk in St. Joseph
Experience an eclectic mix of stunning new sculptures from national artists displayed in Downtown St. Joseph during the 11th annual Sculpture Walk.
2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk
Experience an eclectic collection of new sculptures in Downtown St. Joseph, featuring works by renowned national artists as part of the 11th annual Sculpture Walk.
2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk Opening
Experience an eclectic mix of new sculptures by national artists illuminating Downtown St. Joseph in this annual public arts project by the Allied Arts Council.
The Nutcracker Ballet
Experience Clara's enchanting journey through a magical winter wonderland and the land of sweets during this classic ballet performance.
2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk in St. Joseph
Experience an artistic journey with the 11th annual Sculpture Walk featuring diverse sculptures by talented national artists displayed throughout Downtown St. Joseph.
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