Sam Roe

Deputy Managing Editor at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Anonymous donor gives 1,000 free tickets to Mustangs' game

3 days ago | kq2.com | Sam Roe

(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The St. Joseph Mustangs received and anonymous donation to provide about 1,000 tickets for Saturday's game. The donor hopes that this act of kindness will encourage others in the community to pay it forward. The game will fall on this year's Erin Hook Day, a former Mustangs employee who died in 2014 who was known for her kindness and generosity to others.
St. Joseph Public Library holding annual summer reading program

1 week ago | kq2.com | Sam Roe

(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The St. Joseph Public Library is kick off their annual summer reading program with a party at Washington Park Library on May 31. The program is designed to help students retain their reading skills over the summer months. Students will be tasked to read 12 hours over the course of the summer, which averages to about 20 minutes a day. "You've probably heard of the summer slide," Librarian Misty Snider said.
Local leaders honor the fallen for Memorial Day 2025

1 week ago | kq2.com | Sam Roe

(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The annual Memorial Day Remembrance was held at Civic Center Park on Monday. Mayor John Josendale gave a proclamation as many veterans and their families came to honor those who have fallen in the line of duty. Paul Gatewood is the chairman of the local Joint Armed Forces Committee takes the job of honoring the fallen very seriously. "I think I must," Gatewood said.
City of St. Joseph considering changes to Noyes and Frederick intersection

2 weeks ago | kq2.com | Sam Roe

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Missouri State Highway Patrol encourages safety ahead of Memorial Day Weekend 2025

2 weeks ago | kq2.com | Sam Roe

(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) is ramping up efforts to ensure safety this Memorial Day Weekend. Last year's Memorial Day Weekend saw 1,046 vehicle crashes statewide in Missouri. Those crashes injured 486 people and included ten fatalities. Safe boating is also a priority of MSHP. In 2024 there were seven boating accidents that resulted in seven injuries. There were no drownings reported over Memorial Day Weekend last year.
Mayor Josendale discusses recent successes at State of the City Address

3 weeks ago | kq2.com | Sam Roe

(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Mayor John Josendale updated the City of St. Joseph on a number of recent developments in his 2025 State of the City address on Wednesday. The address focused on investments made in the community, improvements to existing infrastructure and growing stronger for the future. And while there have been many improvements, the best way to move forward is to work together. "Everybody has ideas," Josendale said. "How do we bring those ideas together?
Buchanan County planning new fairgrounds, two other projects

3 weeks ago | kq2.com | Sam Roe

(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Buchanan County is currently on three projects for community engagement, development and modernization in the county. The new Buchanan County fairgrounds are entering the middle stages of the project as they look to convert the old East Buchanan Middle School. The current building will remain along with a new livestock show building on the surrounding property. The project is expected to cost between $1 million and $1.3 million.
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of St. Joseph holds annual golf tournament in St. Joseph

3 weeks ago | kq2.com | Sam Roe

(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Big Brothers, Big Sisters (BBBS) of St. Joseph held the annual Big Swing Golf Tournament at Moila Country Club. The tournament benefited the matching fees for BBBS of St. Joseph which average $1,500 per match per year. "They just get a positive experience," Ashley Kailin of BBBS St. Joseph said. "A lot of our kids are in single homes or being raised by grandparents.
Big Brother, Big Sisters of St. Joseph holds annual golf tournament in St. Joseph

3 weeks ago | kq2.com | Sam Roe

(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Big Brothers, Big Sisters (BBBS) of St. Joseph held the annual Big Swing Golf Tournament at Moila Country Club. The tournament benefited the matching fees for BBBS of St. Joseph which average $1,500 per match per year. "They just get a positive experience," Ashley Kailin of BBBS St. Joseph said. "A lot of our kids are in single homes or being raised by grandparents.
Local priest remembers Pope Francis ahead of conclave

1 month ago | kq2.com | Sam Roe

(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The papal conclave to elect the new pope started Wednesday. St. Joseph Cathedral's Fr. Stephen Hansen remembers Pope Francis for his accomplishments and dedication to all people in the church. "Here in St Joseph, we have the Little Sisters of the lamb now residing in their fraternity at St Mary's," Hansen said. "They met with Pope Francis early on, when he was elected.