Events

By Ashley Luthans A Downtown business hosted an event to help people write out their New Year’s resolutions. Downtown Frames held a “Create a Craft” class where community members were invited to make New Year’s resolution journals. The owner of Downtown Frames, Diane Cudworth, said that she hosted this free event to help people keep

By Nicole Scott The Noyes Home for Children has a fun-filled evening event planned for Jan. 3 to support the Home’s needs throughout the year. Bowl for Noyes Home is scheduled from 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3 at Belt Entertainment, located at 210 N. Belt Highway in St. Joseph. The event costs

By Nicole Scott Benedictine College announced its annual Scholarship Ball is scheduled for February of 2025. Benedictine College, located in Atchison, Kansas, shared through social media on Monday afternoon that its 53rd Annual Scholarship Ball is scheduled for Feb. 22, 2025. The college wrote, “Join us for the 53rd Annual Benedictine College Scholarship Ball! The

By Leah Rainwater The local St. Joseph Salvation Army hosted a memorial in partnership with Community Missions on Friday, Dec. 20. Friday’s memorial was held to commemorate and celebrate unhoused people who have died within the last year. “We hold a candlelight service,” said Salvation Army Major Ronald Key. “A number of the agencies come

By Kendra Simpson First Lutheran church found a way to bring St. Joseph residents to the North Pole while helping provide shelter for those in need. The church’s “Christmas Adventure” takes its guests all the way to the top of the world to play some hot cocoa corn-hole, discover if they’ve been naughty or nice

By Ashley Luthans A special guest visited the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion on Saturday to bring Christmas cheer to the community. Santa Claus took free pictures with local children, allowing them to express their wishes this holiday season. Pets were also invited to see Santa. Santa expressed his excitement to see the children. “Always just glad to

By Jazmine Knight The Bartlett Center invited the community to celebrate its annual holiday party on Friday evening.  “It’s a time every year where we open up the doors to the people in the community,” said LaTonya Williams, executive director. “Anyone’s able to come a just party with us.” At this year’s Polar Express themed

By Leah Rainwater After completing construction and starting business debt free, the Mosaic Life Care Foundation is holding a series of soft openings at its inspireU Children’s Discovery Center.  The center will have three days worth of soft openings, starting on Friday, Dec 20, the soft openings will run through Sunday, Dec 22.  Out of

By Nicole Scott Missouri Western State University is honoring future members of our local law enforcement agencies with a graduation ceremony on Friday evening. Cadets of the 63rd Law Enforcement Academy class will participate in the ceremony at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20 in the Fulkerson Center on the MWSU campus, located at 4525

By Ashley Luthans An activity for the whole family is taking place this Saturday in Downtown St. Joseph. The Robidoux Resident Theatre is presenting its annual Polar Express Pajama Party at the Ruby Theatre, located at 615 S. 10th St. The pajama party encourages people of all ages to wear their comfiest lounge wear or pajamas and

By Ashley Luthans The winners of the Shop St. Joseph competition were announced on Thursday afternoon. Ethan Bennett came forward with the $10,000 grand prize winning ticket from Murphy’s Smokin Meats and Julie Turner walked away with the $2,500 Small Business Bonus with a ticket from Niche of Time Jewelry. Bennett, a college student, shared

By Leah Rainwater On Thursday morning, the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce sent out a list of second chance numbers for additional prizes for Shop St. Joe.  The full list of second chance numbers, prizes and businesses can be found by clicking here. The grand prize and Small Business Bonus we’re both claimed on Wednesday

By Ashley Luthans A pizza meal can benefit local pets on Wednesday. The Friends of the Animal Shelter is hosting a fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Dec. 18 at Pizza Shoppe, 2229 N. Belt Highway in St. Joseph. On both dine-in and carryout orders, 10% of the proceeds will be donated to

By Ashley Luthans On Saturday morning, children were invited to Bode Ice Arena for the Mayor’s Children’s Christmas Party. The free event began with performances from the Griffon Gliders who entertained the crowd with several routines. Following the performances, Santa arrived to ice skate with the community and take pictures. Mayor John Josendale said his

By Kendra Simpson St. Joseph residents had the rare opportunity to support local businesses while helping raise holiday spirits Friday evening with the Shopping 4 a Cause vendor craft fair. The fair opened Friday afternoon with dozens of vendors selling hundreds of gifts suitable for all ages such as home-baked goods, toys, clothing items, crafts

By Nicole Scott This is the last weekend for the Shop Andrew County promotion.  Shop Andrew County is an effort put forth by the Savannah, Missouri, Chamber of Commerce and area small businesses to attract visitors to the area. Local participating businesses include Lander’s Flowers, Creations Engraving & Embroidery, Victory Service, Pizza Shoppe, The Pasture Cafe,

By Leah Rainwater MidCity Excellence hosted its “Christmas Joy” showcase, featuring some talented drummers this evening. The event at Faith Family Worship Center featured guests from the KC Chiefs Rumble, St. Joe Stixx Drumline and MCE’s very own Trashcan Band. “So many times around the holidays people have the blues. They’re thinking about what they

By Ashley Luthans A free weekend event for kids aims to put families in the holiday spirit. The annual Mayor’s Children’s Christmas Party begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Bode Sports Complex, located at 2500 S.W. Parkway. The event starts with performances from local skaters, then those attending are invited to