Good morning, Saint Joseph.

Red Cross volunteers have helped Missouri families recover from tornadoes, floods & home fires, and they expect more assistance during the holidays as incidents rise.

Donations fund life-saving measures and community training to support those in need.

AFL-CIO Adopt-A-Family Christmas program, in its 42nd year, seeks donations to help local families with essential gifts and funds.

Applications are available for pickup or download until 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, with submissions accepted until 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8 at the AFL-CIO office (1203 North 6th Street downtown).

On Friday afternoon, MoWest hosted its Fall Multidisciplinary Research Day at Blum Union, where students showcased research from clinicals, internships and projects — building career-ready skills for future opportunities.

Benton High School’s ProStart class packed 80 meal containers and 250 servings for local families as part of a Friday service project (in partnership with Feeding Kids and Pete’s Garden).

Families picked up meals from the back parking lot between 3:30 and 6 p.m.

A Cole County judge ruled in favor of Spencer Toder of Missouri Right to Education after he challenged ballot language for an amendment ensuring quality public education as a fundamental right.

The ruling requires the Secretary of State to rewrite the language before Dec. 8.

The YMCA LIVESTRONG program offers cancer survivors a free membership + two 90-minute training sessions per week over 12 weeks starting Jan.

5, and only the first 12 participants with a doctor’s release can join.

Tomorrow, the Civic Arena will host a Division One women's basketball game as Kansas State clashes with the #13 ranked Ole Miss Rebels — featuring WNBA scouts and new faces.

The game begins at 2:00 p.m. following the Missouri high school football championships.

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.