Events

By Jazmine Knight Local kids are getting the chance to learn all about pioneer life this week at Pony Express Day Camp. “We started doing it because we wanted to do an outreach,” said Cindy Daffron, executive director of the Pony Express Museum. “Our mission is to educate future generations.” The day camp, which runs

By Leah Rainwater Despite being out of school, summer provides excellent time for kids to be able to play with friends, participate in clubs and even enroll in summer camps. One popular camp kicked off its week by introducing kids to different ways to innovate. Camp Invention is a weeklong camp where kids get to

By Jazmine Knight Country music lovers unite for the Country Backroads Music Festival in Savannah. The live music experience featured many different country artists and bands performing original and recognizable classics. Guests could enjoy various food trucks and vendors while kids could play inside bouncy houses or engage with inflatables, a petting zoo and more.

By Charles Christian A new nonprofit is allowing local kids to show off their talents and learn new skills this weekend. Diversed Perspectives will host the Creative Minds Youth Workshop on Saturday, July 6, at Weston Rides at 3618 Charles St. Demetrius Chance, founding director of Diversed Perspectives, said the event is a partnership involving

By NewsPress Now Several St. Joseph agencies that help those in need are getting a boost of their own thanks to the support of a local festival. The Ales West festival raised more than $10,250 to support the work of the Noyes Home, AFL-CIO Adopt a Family Program, Friends of the Animal Shelter, East Side

By Kendra Simpson A candle light vigil was held Sunday evening in honor of the K9 dog, Horus. The Savannah Police dog died June 20 after completing an overnight shift. According to Police Chief David Vincent, Horus died after being left in a vehicle overnight. The community gathered Sunday to honor the K9 officer with

By Kendra Simpson Country music fans should plan to get out their boots this week for the first-ever Country Backroad Musical Festival. Taking place in Savannah at Ol’ MacDonald’s Farm and Barnes Acres, guests can look forward to cornhole tournaments, bounce houses, water activities, a petting zoo, fishing derby and much more starting July 4.

By Leah Rainwater Young girls in St. Joseph will have a chance to work on their leadership skills this summer as a camp returns to St. Joseph for its second year. Madam President Camp is a camp for girls 11-13 years old. It teaches them leadership skills to be able to voice their opinion and

By Jazmine Knight The Friends of the St. Joseph Animal Shelter received a generous donation from Optimum. Optimum, a popular internet, phone and TV provider, gifted the shelter $1,000 dollars. For Optimum, it was another opportunity to be involved in the community. “It’s really pushing to make things feel hyper local,” said Optimum store manager,

By Jazmine Knight Area lawmakers came together Friday morning to discuss recent legislative progress while also looking ahead to goals for the next session. Hosted by the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce, legislators attended the Public Affairs Coffee at Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center. State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer and other Missouri representatives shared their

By Leah Rainwater Friday was not only a win for the area blood center, but for some St. Joseph blood donors and Royals fans as well. “This is an opportunity for the community to come out and help save lives of their peers, of their, you know, their coworkers, the people that they live with,”

By Leah Rainwater The Benedictine Living Community partnered with the Missouri Job Center to host a Coffee Connection event on Thursday. Coffee Connection provides an opportunity to meet other business professionals and community leaders, build new partnerships, make new friends and exchange ideas and events in a comfortable environment. Attendees talked about a variety of

By Kendra Simpson The St. Joseph Water Garden Society held its 2024 Pond Tour over the weekend to create a sense of calm for St. Joseph residents. 11 homes in St. Joseph opened their garden gate doors to the community for their viewing pleasure. Eclectic gardens housed not only a vast collection of flowers and

By Jazmine Knight Big Brothers Big Sisters hosted their second annual Ignite 5k race. Contestants gathered on Southwest Parkway to prepare for the start of the race. Runner’s traveled northeast towards the St. Joseph Rec Center and into Bartlett Park before turning around and finishing across from Bode ice Arena. People of all kinds came

By NewsPress Now Residents will have the chance to peek into some backyard oases this weekend on the St. Joseph Area Water Garden Tour. The pond tour takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 23. Admission is $5, with children under

By Kendra Simpson The Pony Express Museum has invited St. Joseph students to go back in time with its annual Pony Express Day Camp. At the camp in July, kids will learn what it was like to live as pioneers back in the 1860s. There will be educational games, themed arts and crafts and surprises.

By Jazmine Knight Fishing is a popular pastime in and around St. Joseph, but the hobby can come with hazards for first-time fisherman or those who don’t follow certain safety protocols. Thomas Adkins, owner of Dick’s Bait and Tackle, said the most common injuries are trips and falls, stuck hooks, cuts and drowning. When it

By Jazmine Knight The women of the St. Joseph Country Club and the St. Joseph Ladies Golf Association came together Tuesday to compete in the 51st annual Highland Classic Golf Tournament. Every year, about 100 female players compete for the top spots in the tournament. There are four flights, and first through fourth place will

By Kendra Simpson The Bartlett Center went all out Sunday afternoon with their Juneteenth picnic complete with a petting zoo, bounce houses and gospel music. After already hosting a fashion show, parade and a vendor fair, St. Joseph continues to commemorate its history and diversity that enriches the community. LaTonya Williams, Executive Director of the

By Jazmine Knight Ahead of St. Joseph’s Juneteenth festivities, a longtime community member and new author has become a playwright as well. Gary Wilkinson’s book, “Walk on Water,” will turn into a theatrical production for Juneteenth, premiering 7 p.m. on June 19 and 20. The play, inspired by the book, will tell the story of

By Jazmine Knight Despite the tumultuous rain to start the morning, the St. Joseph Juneteenth parade turned out to be a success. From dancers to classic cars, the Juneteenth parade had something for everyone. Spectators lined the streets as the parade took off from Bode Middle School. From there, they traveled down Noyes Blvd and

By Leah Rainwater Boat lovers will have a chance to hit the water this Saturday in the St. Joseph Boat and Yacht Club’s first NEMO 50 race. This is the first year the Boat and Yacht Club is hosting and sponsoring this race down the Missouri River. “It’s a kayak/canoe race from Rulo, Nebraska, to

By Jazmine Knight Juneteenth will once again see several celebrations in St. Joseph, as the Bartlett Center and St. Joseph Museums work together to put on a week’s worth of festivities. Sara Wilson, executive director of the St. Joseph Museums, said celebrating Juneteenth is all about bringing the community together. “It was just really heartwarming,”

By Jazmine Knight Ahead of St. Joseph’s Juneteenth festivities, a longtime community member is seeing his book come to life on the stage. Gary Wilkinson’s book, “Walk on Water,” has been turned into a theatrical production for Juneteenth, premiering 7 p.m. on June 19 and 20. The play, written by Mike Wilson, is inspired by

By Jazmine Knight Rolling Hills Library successfully hosted their first ever chess tournament. Starting at 10 a.m., participants could engage in the swiss-style, four round tournament and battle for the best score. The tournament was divided into two sections. One being the U.S.Chess Federation-rated section and the other open for all different ages and skill

By Jazmine Knight Women of all ages and backgrounds came together at the Civic Arena on Thursday for the 23rd annual Women of Excellence Awards Luncheon. YWCA CEO Danielle Brown said the event aims to celebrate the accomplishments of women in the community and give back to the women making strides in the workplace. The

By Kendra Simpson Get ready to lace up your running shoes because the Big Brothers Big Sisters 4th annual Ignite 5K is back. Mark your calendars for an exhilarating event that get your heart pumping while supporting a great cause. This community wide celebration of mentorship, empowerment and the boundless potential of St. Joseph’s youth

By Kendra Simpson The 6th annual Ales West Festival kicked off at Coleman Hawkins Park Saturday afternoon with an astonishing crowd of over 700 with plenty of drinks to go around. Thirty-six local and regional breweries got to show off their products to St. Joseph residents while supporting non-profits in the area such as Sisters