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Sex crime reported at local motel

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009

A woman was the victim of a sex crime at a local motel on Oct. 31, police said Wednesday.

Extension to assist Amish, Mennonites in reducing pesticides

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 7 office has awarded a $51,000 grant to University Extension to reduce the use of high-risk pesticides in Amish and Mennonite agricultural operations.

Flags ordered to half-staff for soldier killed in Iraq

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009

Gov. Jay Nixon has ordered that U.S. and Missouri flags on all state buildings in Platte County be flown at half-staff today until Nov. 11 in honor of Maj. David L. Audo, a 35-year-old U.S. Army member who died recently in Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Wednesday's Prep Sports

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

Wednesday's Prep Sports

Wednesday's Local College Sports

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

Wednesday's Local College Sports

United Way set for 'victory dinner'

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

About 225 community leaders are expected to attend a victory dinner on Thursday.
The United Way of Greater St. Joseph will celebrate the conclusion of its 2009 campaign from 6 to 8:15 p.m. on Thursday at Missouri Western’s Fulkerson Center.

Levy supporters stemmed the losses

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

St. Joseph school levy supporters learned that, sometimes, less is more.

Atchison County bond issue passes

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

Atchison County Clerk Susette Taylor has confirmed the passage of Rock Port’s school issue. Voters approved the bond issue, which would replace the 80-year-old junior and senior high school building.

Soldier's remains return home

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A charter plane for the U.S. Army carried Sgt. Issac B. Jackson, 27, on his final trip home.

A resounding yes on school levy

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

For the St. Joseph School District, the second time is the charm.



The school district’s 63-cent operating levy with a five-year sunset clause passed with 56 percent voter approval Tuesday, with 44 percent voting no.



The levy won by a total of 8,952 yes votes and 7,047 against — a 1,905 vote margin of victory.

ACCHS bows out of Kansas postseason

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009

EFFINGHAM, Kan. — Before their bi-district game with Riley County, Atchison County Community High School coach Mark Smith said he saw a lot of his team in the Falcons.
Both love to keep defenses on their toes, whether or not a pass or a run is coming. Both teams play in brutal leagues. Both kicked it in gear when it counted most during district play.
But the Riley County thumped the Tigers 34-7 on Tuesday to end Atchison County’s season, and Smith wished there was a little more of the Falcons in his squad.

High school football playoff previews

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009

Here are capsule looks at the matchups in tonight's high school football playoffs in Northwest Missouri.

Rural areas pass 911, school finance issues

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009

A majority of Holt County residents Tuesday approved a quarter-cent sales tax hike to fund improvements to the 911 emergency telephone network.

InterServ to celebrate 100 years Saturday

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009

InterServ is celebrating 100 years of service to St. Joseph and the surrounding area on Saturday. The event will be from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Wesley Center, located at 200 Cherokee. The program, including state and local proclamations, will begin at 1:30 p.m. and the public is invited to attend.

Kansas football playoff previews

Monday, Nov. 2, 2009

Here are capsule looks at tonight's Kansas high school football playoff games in the region.

Wildberger named Buchanan County Recorder of Deeds

Monday, Nov. 2, 2009

State Rep. Ed Wildberger has been named to serve as recorder of deeds for Buchanan County, effective Sunday.

Adopt-A-Family prepares for another season

Monday, Nov. 2, 2009

AFL-CIO Community Services is preparing for the annual Adopt-A-Family Christmas program. The organization will take applications from those families in need beginning on Nov. 12, continuing through Dec. 18.

Man robs Pizza Hut after asking for job application

Monday, Nov. 2, 2009

Police are searching for a job applicant-turned-robber who struck at a Pizza Hut on King Hill Avenue Sunday afternoon.

Hamilton runners make mark at districts

Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009

Facing weighty expectations, Kathleen Clevenger seamlessly assumed the mantle of Hamilton’s top runner this season.
The Hornets’ sophomore showed no signs of slowing down on the way to a individual district title at Saturday’s Class 1 District 8 meet at William Jewell College in Liberty, Mo. Her time of 21 minutes, 45 seconds helped her cruise past the competition and boost Hamilton to its sixth straight district crown.
Makayla Moon (6th), Lindsay Vollmer (8th) and Erin Esry (12th) also earned all-district honors for the team, which hopes to claim its sixth consecutive Class 1 title next week in Jefferson City.

Maryville volleyball earns inaugural trip to semifinals

Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009

Maryville’s dominant net play paved the way for the program’s first trip to the Missouri State Volleyball Championships.
The Spoofhounds dropped only one game during a pair of victories Saturday during Class 2 postseason play at Lexington High School. Jordan Stiens recorded double-digit kills in wins against Lee’s Summit Community Christian and Lafayette County to propel Maryville into next week’s semifinals.
“It’s so surreal,” Maryville coach Lori Klaus said. “It was nice to know that the girls rose to the competition. There were some nerves, but I think they handled it the right way.”

Driver in accident charged with DWI

Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009

A woman faces driving while intoxicated charges following a two-vehicle accident Friday morning on Interstate 29, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said.

Water company seeks rate increase

Friday, Oct. 30, 2009

Missouri American Water filed an application with state regulators Friday to raise rates for water service in all of the company’s operating districts, including St. Joseph.

Semi, car collide on I-29

Friday, Oct. 30, 2009

An accident just after 10 a.m. on Interstate 29 ended with one woman being taken into custody, St. Joe Now is reporting.

Halloween forecast: Clear skies but chilly

Friday, Oct. 30, 2009

Ghosts and goblins may need a coat or a jacket for trick-or-treating Saturday night, but at least the umbrella can stay at home.

Absentee voting available Saturday

Friday, Oct. 30, 2009

The Buchanan County Clerk’s Office will be open Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon for absentee voting.

Adopt-A-Family prepares for another season

Friday, Oct. 30, 2009

AFL-CIO Community Services is preparing for the annual Adopt-A-Family Christmas Program. The organization will take applications from those families in need beginning on Nov. 12 and continuing through Dec. 18.

Natural gas prices to rise, but heating bills should be lower

Friday, Oct. 30, 2009

Natural gas rates will increase for St. Joseph customers starting Sunday, but overall heating bills will be lower compared to last winter, the Missouri Public Service Commission said.

Pro-levy group alleges violations

Friday, Oct. 30, 2009

The citizen’s group supporting the St. Joseph school levy has filed four ethics complaints against the organization opposing the Nov. 3 ballot measure.
“Perhaps they don’t know our rules because they’re not from here,” said Jason Park, campaign co-chairman, in a press release Thursday. Mike Veale, treasurer of the pro-levy group “Our Children. Our Future. Our Decision” filed four official complaints with the Missouri Ethics Commission, seeking compliance with Missouri campaign laws by Citizens Against Forever Tax.

Panthers, Dragons make playoffs

Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009

West Platte rallied to beat East Buchanan 13-12 with two fourth-quarter touchdowns Thursday night at East Buchanan High School.
But a loss two weeks ago led to the end of West Platte’s season despite the victory. North Platte hammered Mid-Buchanan 30-0 just down the road in Dearborn, Mo., and West Platte’s loss to Mid-Buchanan in Week 8 left West Platte on the short end of a three-team tiebreaker.

Thursday's Local College Results

Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009

Thursday's Local College Results

Thursday's Prep Sports

Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009

Thursday's Prep Sports

Soldier’s identity confirmed

Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009

A Plattsburg man was one of seven U.S. soldiers killed Tuesday in Afghanistan, the Defense Department confirmed Thursday.
Sgt. Issac B. Jackson, 27, died after enemy forces attacked an Army vehicle with an improvised explosive device. The attack occurred in Arghandab Valley, Afghanistan.

It was only a test

Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009

A training exercise at Sonic, located at 3110 N. Belt Highway, had St. Joseph police and area businesses in a panic late Thursday morning.

Pro-levy group files ethics complaints

Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009

The citizen’s group supporting the St. Joseph school levy filed four ethics complaints against the organization opposing the Nov. 3 ballot measure.

Memorial service to be held for fallen Army medic

Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009

A memorial service is planned for a Trenton, Mo., soldier killed in Afghanistan in August.

Missing teen found in St. Joseph

Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009

A missing Kansas City teen was found early Thursday morning at a St. Joseph residence.

Seminar on stress set for today

Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009

The Joy of Stress wellness seminar, open house and shoe drive will be from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. today at Spine and Sport Physical Therapy, 1213 N. Belt Highway, Suite H, in St. Joseph. Fred Shonkwiler (physical therapist) will speak on the Joy of Stress at 3:30 p.m. and then again at 6:00 p.m. Participants are welcome to come in for free pain management consultations and aquatic therapy demonstrations.

American Airline job losses expected to be felt in St. Joseph

Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009

The closing of the American Airlines overhaul base in north Kansas City is expected to have a significant impact in St. Joseph.

Michael Jackson’s last movie debuts in St. Joseph

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009

There may not have been fans turned out in sequins, white gloves and hi-water pants but fans, none the less, went to Hollywood 10 Theater to see Michael Jackson’s last performance.

Base closing could hurt St. Joseph

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009

The closing of the American Airlines overhaul base in north Kansas City is expected to have a significant impact in St. Joseph.

H1N1 vaccine available in Doniphan County

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009

The Doniphan County Health Department will be offering the H1N1 vaccine free of charge to the following priority groups, pregnant women and persons who live with or provide care for infants less than 6 months of age (parents, siblings, daycare providers, etc.).

Guard recruits get hands-on training

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009

New recruits participated in a Missouri National Guard training exercise at Camp Geiger this last weekend.

County to test voting equipment

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009

There will be a public test of the Buchanan County voting equipment today. The hour-long test will begin at 10 a.m. at the multipurpose building, located at 1005 N. Fourth St.

MoDOT to open properties to bids

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009

The Missouri Department of Transportation will sell 23 marketable properties including two from Northwest Missouri.

MTV reality star will speak at Northwest

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009

MARYVILLE, Mo. — Reality show cast member and fashion designer Whitney Port from MTV’s “The Hills” and “The City” will present a lecture at 7:30 p.m. tonight in the Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts.

Authorities searching for tax evader

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009

Authorities are looking for a Parkville, Mo., woman charged with tax evasion. Letti Strait, 48, allegedly filed false tax returns claiming her children as dependents even though Ms. Strait had lost custody of the children following her former husband’s murder in 2007.

County to test voting equipment

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009

There will be a public test of the Buchanan County voting equipment on Wednesday. The hour-long test will begin at 10 a.m. at the multi-purpose building, located at 1005 N. Fourth St.

Change your your batteries as Daylight Savings Time ends

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009

Nov. 1 marks the end of Daylight Savings Time. As Sunday approaches, the St. Joseph Fire Department urges residents to use the extra hour to change their batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in addition to winding back their clocks.

Students urge levy passage

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009

Students from Benton, Central and Lafayette high schools are gathering Tuesday for a postcard-writing campaign to encourage voters to support the St. Joseph School District levy measure on Nov. 3.

Griffons remain No. 3 in region, Northwest No. 2

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009

Regional rankings keep Northwest and Western in same spot as last week