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Reward offered for stolen weapons

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009

A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the recovery of stolen police weapons or the arrest of the people responsible for the theft.

Northwest women blow out NAIA foe

Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

MARYVILLE, Mo. —Northwest Missouri State’s Gabby Curtis and Gentry Dietz combined for 34 points, leading the Bearcats to an easy 76-45 win Friday night at Bearcat Arena against Missouri Valley, an NAIA opponent.

Western women lose to No. 1 Michigan Tech

Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

An ice-cold night from behind the 3-point arc doomed Missouri Western’s women against the nation’s top-ranked team.

11-man football semifinal capsules

Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

A capsule look at today's high school football games involving area teams.

SCOUTING REPORT: Northwest vs. Abilene Christian

Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

An in-depth look at today's Division II football playoff game

Award offered on weapons theft

Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the recovery of stolen police weapons and/or the arrest of persons responsible for the theft.

Las Palma’s closes its doors

Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

Las Palma’s Authentic Mexican Restaurant closed its doors on Wednesday after 14 years in business.

Gray lays off 23

Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

Gray Manufacturing of St. Joseph has laid off 23 workers.

Gray Manufacturing lays off 23

Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

Gray Manufacturing of St. Joseph has laid off 23 workers.

Josephine moved to El Jalapeno

Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

The monthly Josephine Ladies Night Out has been moved to a new location. The event will be from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight at El Jalapeno, 707 Edmond St.

Palma's closes

Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

Las Palma’s Authentic Mexican restaurant closed its doors on Wednesday. The restaurant, located at 2715 N. Belt Highway, was owned by Rick Palma and had been in business since 1995.

Area river levels start to drop

Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

Flood warnings have been extended for Chillicothe and Platte City, but river levels are starting to drop as sunny conditions return to Northwest Missouri.

MoDOT to begin I-29 work

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Work is scheduled to begin Thursday on Interstate 29 in Buchanan County, weather permitting.

Roads re-open after flooding

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

With snow out of the immediate forecast, several Northwest Missouri roads are now dealing with flooding. As of Wednesday morning, one area road is still closed while two are now open, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation.

Officials keeping eye on rising Platte River

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

First the snow, now the water.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Platte River at Agency. Also, Route W in DeKalb County has been closed due to water over the road, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation.

Cold shooting costs Western men

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Missouri Western’s men’s program rarely loses a home opener. But the Griffons’ dug themselves a big hole on Tuesday night with frigid first-half shooting and ultimately fell 73-65 to Quincy — Western’s first loss in a home opener in 16 years.
The Griffons shot 27 percent from the field in the first half, which led to a 34-25 halftime deficit.

Bonds give a boost to Boehringer

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Development Finance Board approved more than $2 million in special state bonds Tuesday for a St. Joseph expansion project by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc.

Terrible’s traffic, revenue both rise

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Terrible’s St. Jo Frontier Casino saw a 15 percent gain in patrons and a 5 percent revenue increase last month, compared to October of 2008.

Bonds approved for Boehringer expansion

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009

A Missouri board has approved $2 million in bonds to help finance a $130 million expansion at Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, in St. Joseph.

Nixon reaches higher education funding deal

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon announced today that he’s reached an agreement with the state’s four-year university presidents to freeze tuition for the second year in a row in return for 95 percent of last year’s appropriations.

Snow passes, but minor flooding reported

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009

First the snow, now the water.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Platte River at Agency.

Local casino sees increased business

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009

Terrible’s St. Jo Frontier Casino saw a 13 percent gain in admissions and a 5 percent revenue increase last month, compared to October of 2008.

Click It or Ticket begins this week

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009

Missouri law enforcement agencies are teaming up Wednesday in the “Click It or Ticket” mobilization to support Missouri’s safety-belt law.

Sheriff’s office still seeks missing Kansas woman

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009

ATCHISON, Kan. — The Atchison County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for Patricia Kimmi, whose address is in rural Atchison County near Horton.

Area schools begin dismissing early

Monday, Nov. 16, 2009

Several area schools are dismissing early and cancelling classes due to the weather.

Deer kill numbers down in Missouri, region

Monday, Nov. 16, 2009

Despite fairly nice weather over the weekend, deer totals were down throughout Missouri.

Road work roundup

Monday, Nov. 16, 2009

Weather permitting, the Missouri Department of Transportation will work with construction companies and maintenance employees this week on a number of area roads.

Habitat plans to build sixth home

Monday, Nov. 16, 2009

Habitat for Humanity of Nodaway County will begin building its sixth home in 2010 for a working mother and her three children. The group maintains a goal of providing simple, decent and affordable housing to families in need. A family selection committee recommended Lisa Puckett and her three children — Robert, Christopher and Cassandra — as the 2010 family, and the local board approved.

Wildlife refuge celebrates Eagle Days

Monday, Nov. 16, 2009

MOUND CITY, Mo. — Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge’s annual Eagle Days celebration is scheduled for Dec. 5 and 6.

Fire heavily damages duplex

Monday, Nov. 16, 2009

Fire heavily damaged the upper portion of a St. Joseph duplex late Sunday afternoon.

Central swimmer Zieger picks up 3 medals at state

Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009

ST PETERS, Mo. — In the final solo race of his high school career, Matt Zieger found something extra — a lot extra.
Central’s senior swimming standout turned in a career-best 47.08 seconds in the 100-yard freestyle Saturday during the finals of the Missouri State Swimming and Diving Championships. The mark bested his previous record of 47.72 during Friday’s preliminaries at the Rec-Plex.
Zieger finished third and recorded the best solo finish at state in school history.

Accident victim identified

Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009

The man who was killed when he was hit by a car Friday night, just north of the city limits, has been identified.

Nearly 4,000 lose power Saturday afternoon

Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009

About 3,900 people throughout Buchanan County were left without electricity for a time on Saturday afternoon.

Nearly 4,000 lose power for a time

Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009

About 3,900 people throughout Buchanan County were left without electricity for a time on Saturday afternoon.

St. Joseph man dies after being struck by car

Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009

A 44-year-old St. Joseph man died Friday night after being hit by a vehicle on U.S. Business Highway 71, one mile north of St. Joseph.

Central swimmer makes state finals

Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009

ST. PETERS, Mo. — Matt Zieger faced plenty of pressure on Friday at the Missouri Swimming and Diving Championships in St. Peters, Mo. As a senior who’s built plenty of expectations up for himself and the program, this weekend marked Zieger’s last chance to live up to the high standards he’s set for himself.
Zieger did that and more. He set personal bests in both the 50- and 100-yard freestyle events and earned spots in the finals for both events today.
Zieger’s 47.72 placed fourth in the qualifying rounds of the 100. His 21.67 in the 50 positioned him in eighth place after the first day.
The top eight swimmers advance to the finals.

Christian survives semifinal shootout with Miami (Amoret)

Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009

AMORET, Mo. — With the season down to one play, David Welchert lined up under center and followed Jordan Strandell into the end zone.
Now, St. Joseph Christian can keep going all the way to St. Louis.
The Christian senior’s touchdown plunge on the final play Friday night against Miami (Amoret) secured a 42-40 victory in their 8-man semifinal at Miami High School. In a wild finish, the lead changed hands five times in the final 4 minutes, 2 seconds — three times in the final minute.

ATV accident sends man to the hospital

Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009

A Marshall, Mo., man was taken to the hospital in serious condition after trying to swerve out of the way of a deer on an ATV.

Suspect in pizza hut robbery in custody

Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009

An alleged job applicant-turned-robber is in police custody and charged with committing a felony.

H1N1 vaccines coming to Doniphan County

Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009

H1N1 vaccine clinics are coming to Doniphan County.

Report of shooting at Bessie Ellison incorrect

Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009

Reports of a shooting at Bessie Ellison School on Friday were false, school officials said.

Missouri high school quarterfinal previews

Friday, Nov. 13, 2009

Check out details on the matchups between Hogan Prep and Maryville and Hamilton at Mid-Buchanan.

Former planning, zoning

Friday, Nov. 13, 2009

Jason Park announced Thursday that he will run for the Buchanan County clerk’s position in the November 2010 election.

Accident causes minor injuries

Friday, Nov. 13, 2009

A three-car accident blocked traffic for about an hour at Belt Highway and Blackwell Road Thursday afternoon.

8-man semifinal football capsules

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009

8-man semifinal football capsules

Thursday's Local College

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009

Thursday's Local College

Accident blocks traffic at major intersection

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009

An injury accident blocked traffic today for about an hour at the Belt Highway and Blackwell Road intersection.

Click It or Ticket next week

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009

Missouri law enforcement agencies are teaming up on Nov. 18 in the “Click It or Ticket” mobilization to support Missouri’s safety-belt law.

Triumph gets visit from ag secretary

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack toured the Triumph Foods pork processing facility Wednesday.

Two-vehicle accident kills three

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009

Three Jamesport, Mo., residents were killed in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday night that sent four others by ambulance and LifeFlight helicopters to area hospitals, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.