St. Joseph, Missouri

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Thu, Oct 1, 2026 12:00 am

Rhea Lana’s

Civic Arena - 100 North 4th Street St. Joseph MO 64501

Fri, Oct 2, 2026 12:00 am

Pumpkinfest

Pony Express Museum - 914 Penn Street St. Joseph MO 64501

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October 1, 2026 · City of St. Joseph

Recycling Center Closed

Due to equipment issues on the part of the contractor who picks up the recycling, the Recycling Center will be closed Thursday, October 1, and Friday, October 2. Normal operations will resume on Saturday. We apologize…

October 1, 2026 · KQ2

Chillicothe, Maryville claim MEC singles, doubles championships

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- The Chillicothe Hornets and the Maryville Spoofhounds claimed the Midland Empire Conference Girls Tennis singles and doubles championships on Wednesday. In singles, Maryville's Kori Quinlin won the conference title. K. Quinlin…

October 1, 2026 · KQ2

Merle Norman celebrates 95 years in business

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- A longtime staple of the local beauty scene is marking a major milestone, as Merle Norman Cosmetics is celebrating 95 years in business. The company was founded in 1931 by a…

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History of St. Joseph

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Museums worth a Saturday

Start with the Pony Express National Museum and Patee House, then walk to the Jesse James Home. St. Joseph Museums on Frederick Street holds…

Streetcars and modern St. Joe

In 1887 St. Joseph became the second city in the United States with electric streetcars. The city later became home to Missouri Western State…