Good morning, Saint Joseph.

InspireU Children’s Discovery Center is hosting its Noon Years Eve event today, inviting families to experience play, music, STEM demos, crafts, face painting, treats, games and a countdown with a balloon drop.

Roy Moye will emcee festivities from 9 a.m. until 1 a.m, with ticket purchase required.

The St. Joseph Glore Psychiatric Museum was featured on My Haunted Hometown (a Canadian series spotlighting paranormal activity) that adds intrigue to the historic site.

The museum will host a February 'Nothing Says Love Like Murder' series with ghost hunts and forensic workshops.

Missouri's minimum wage will rise from $13.75 to $15 an hour on Jan.

1. Proposition A, approved by 58% of voters in Nov. 2024, marks the state's second raise + a follow-up to the earlier boost from $12.30 to $13.75.

Seven candidates filed Tuesday evening to seek two open St. Joseph School District board seats for next April's election after meeting strict residency, tax, and age requirements + other local rules.

Voters will choose who fills the seats currently held by Whitney Lanning and Tom Richmond, whose terms end in April.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol in St. Joseph urges residents to drive safely during New Year’s celebrations starting today at 6 p.m. until 11:59 p.m. Jan.

1, advising designated drivers, seatbelt use, and careful route planning (using the MoDOT Traveler Information Map) amid ongoing road construction.

CMS announced that in 2026 Missouri will receive $216 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program to upgrade hospitals, clinics and technology in rural areas and improve care for local residents.

Winter Renewal: A Wellness Retreat

10 AM – 4 PM — Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art — $125 — Experience a restorative day with yoga, meditation, and creative arts in a tranquil museum setting.