Shearin to run for state rep
Ken Shearin has filed for state representative.
7 units respond to two-story house fire
St. Joseph firefighters responded to smoke coming from the rear of a two-story brick duplex at about 11 a.m. Tuesday. The occupants at 521 S. Ninth St. were able to escape safely and there were several pets in the home as well, said Paris Jenkins, battalion chief.
Financial aid workshop planned
Financial aid professionals from Missouri Western State University will offer free assistance to families filling out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) during a “FAFSA Frenzy” event from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday in Leah Spratt Hall.
Police annouce results of DWI campaign
The St. Joseph Police Department issued 47 traffic tickets over the weekend, from Friday through Sunday. The department was participating in the “You Drink & Drive. You Lose” campaign.
Squaw Creek Refuge opens for spring migration
MOUND CITY, Mo. — Harsh winter weather put the kibosh on water fowl activity at the Squaw Creek Refuge for the beginning of the spring migration. Wetlands are recovering slowly.
Roadwork roundup, March 15, 2010
Weather permitting, the Missouri Department of Transportation will work with construction companies and maintenance employees this week on a number of roads in Northwest Missouri.
Salvation Army plans awards luncheon
he Salvation Army will hold its annual awards luncheon, honoring William Carpenter and Robert Reichel, at 11:45 a.m. March 22 at 602 Messanie St.
Braymer boys escape Jefferson charge, makes semifinal
Braymer escaped the Class 1 boys quarterfinal against Jefferson by the barest of margins on Saturday at MWSU Fieldhouse. Braymer’s John Haley fouled Clayton Schieber with 0.7 seconds left while the Jefferson sophomore guard attempted a potential tying 3-pointer. But Schieber missed all three attempts, and Braymer held off offensively starved Jefferson 48-45. Haley hit a 3-pointer to open the second-quarter scoring to break a tie, and the Bobcats never trailed again. Haley finished with a game-high 14 points.
Benton closes early due to water main break
Students at Benton High School got a jump start on the weekend Friday morning. The school closed at 10:45 a.m. because of a water main break in front of the building.
Early morning accidents send two men to area hospitals
A Laredo, Mo., man suffered moderate injuries after striking a Grundy County bridge at about 5:45 a.m. Friday, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Smithsonian renewing loan to Northwest museum
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Smithsonian Institution is continuing its partnership with Northwest Missouri State University’s Jean Jennings Bartik Computing Museum by renewing the museum’s loan of an Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer Decade Ring Counter.
Man hospitalized after accident
A Fairfax, Mo., man was injured in a car accident Thursday morning after a near head-on collision with a tractor-trailer.
The wonders of Kansas
WHITE CLOUD, Kan. — It’s official. The overlook at White Cloud, from where you can see four states, is one of the eight geographic wonders of Kansas. The Kansas Sampler Foundation, based in Inman, Kan., has been conducting a contest with 24 possible sites. Voters chose their eight favorite sites, said Marci Penner, foundation director. More than 12,000 votes were cast in this seventh contest the foundation sponsored, Mrs. Penner said.
Trails West! headliners to be unveiled March 19
Organizers will reveal this year’s Trails West! festival music headliners during the “Happy Trails” pub crawl on March 19.
Chance of snow overnight
Winter is trying to make a comeback.
Planning team schedules events
The St. Joseph School District long-range planning team has unveiled its official name and logo.
St. Joseph art students do well at exhibition
St. Joseph School District students earned honors at the Albrecht/Kemper High School Art Exhibition recently.
Lightning knocks out ‘Idol’ broadcast
If you were disturbed Wednesday evening when watching TV and “American Idol” suddenly went off the air, you probably weren’t alone. All “Idol” viewers in Kansas City suffered the same fate.
Guard takes off on early morning mission
Airmen were scrambling Wednesday to prepare two planes for an early morning departure today to Santiago, Chile, to relieve fellow members of the 139th Airlift Wing.
AT&T donates truck to Habitat
Over the years, Habitat for Humanity has constructed 42 homes in St. Joseph, helping families get back on their feet.
Fire at jail relocates inmates
A towel fire at the Buchanan County Law Enforcement Center caused inmates to be moved for a short time Tuesday evening.
Tuesday's Prep Sports
Tuesday's Prep Sports
Flood warnings for area
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Platte River near Agency and the 102 River near Rosendale.
5th Judicial Circuit Court honored for efficiency
Missouri Supreme Court Judge Zel Fischer presented the 5th Judicial Circuit with a pair of awards Monday morning.
Local businesses the target of scams
Police warn that businesses are being targeted by scam artists.
Session grinds on with budget, health concerns
While Missouri’s deteriorating budget outlook dominates the legislative session, state lawmakers head into the one-week spring break with some accomplishments to take back home.
Author added to Pony Express festivities
Author Christopher Corbett will be the featured speaker April 1 as the Pony Express Historical Association kicks off three days celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Pony Express at Patee House Museum.
Organization offering spay/neuter services
MARYVILLE, Mo. — AnimalKind, a nonprofit organization formed to promote spay and neuter as a primary means of decreasing pet overpopulation, is making a difference in Kansas City and other locations throughout Missouri.
Kansas cuts highway funds
TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Mark Parkinson swept additional money from the Kansas State Highway Fund for use in the state’s general fund. Kansas Transportation Secretary Deb Miller and staff suspended $86 million of the $133 million in state-funded projects.
Small fire starts in storage house
A house near Lake Contrary used for storage caught fire Friday, with minimal damage.
Library showing documentary
The public is invited to a free showing of the documentary “Nelly Don: A Stitch in Time.” Author Terence Michael O’Malley will talk about the film and his new book that bears the same title.
An audible for Chiefs facility
The construction of the Chief’s indoor practice facility on the Missouri Western State University campus incurred no significant delays when its original masonry contractor closed shop.
Air Guard bound for Chile
Missouri’s Air National Guard goes where it’s needed, and on Thursday it was Chile.
Woman pleads guilty to stealing
Evelyn B. Rivera, 45, pleaded guilty Thursday to the Class C felony of stealing after falsifying time cards to her employer, the St. Joseph School District.
Local tannery to conduct $20 million plant renovation
A South Side tannery at the center of lawsuits regarding alleged toxic fertilizer has announced it will conduct a $20 million renovation to its St. Joseph facility.
Resolution praises 139th
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution expressing appreciation Thursday for the service and sacrifice of the Missouri Air National Guard members belonging to the 139th Airlift Wing.
Vehicle smashes into business
An airborne car started a chain reaction that sent another vehicle through the wall of a South Belt Highway business Wednesday afternoon. There were no major injuries but plenty of debris to clean up at Dream Gear, 1424 S. Belt Highway.
EPA, agencies to collect soil samples at former Cameron rail spur
CAMERON, Mo. — Investigators with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other officials will collect soil samples Thursday from a former rail site in Cameron, Mo.
Political meetings scheduled in area
A former Missouri Republican Party chairman will be the featured speaker at Buchanan County’s Lincoln Day dinner Saturday.
Off-duty officer halts machete-wielding suspect
Halfway through a haircut, an off-duty police officer left the barber’s chair to apprehend a machete-wielding suspect.
Man gets tasered after attacking police officer
A man was tasered after assaulting a St. Joseph police officer on Tuesday night.
Sipe, Falkner advance; Kovac wins in South Side
Dick Sipe and Bill Falkner will face off in the April 6 general election to determine St. Joseph’s next mayor. On the South Side, P.J. Kovac was the outright winner in the District 3 City Council race on St. Joseph’s South Side.
Bridge work scheduled for Interstate 29
Weather permitting, area maintenance crews will begin sealing bridge ends today on Interstate 29.
County looks to ease court backlog
MARYVILLE, Mo. — More cases and a lack of county money have a prosecutor scrambling to keep up with a growing backlog.
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