Eyes look to St. Joseph as stage sets for training camp, future events

Riley Funk, St. Joseph News-Press, Mo.
Updated ·5 min read

May 31—City officials are gearing up for this year's Chiefs Training Camp, and they're hoping to attract fans across the nation to solidify St. Joseph as a sports town.

The Kansas City Chiefs will kick off the season against the Detroit Lions on Sept. 7, and with the Chiefs playing in the first game of the year, camp festivities will begin earlier than in years past.

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Riley Funk can be reached at riley.funk@newspressnow.com.