November 05, 2009
St. Joseph News-Press -
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Soldier's remains return home
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A resounding yes on school levy
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Michael Jackson’s last movie debuts in St. Joseph
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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 pesticidesThursday, 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 IraqThursday, 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 SportsWednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
Wednesday's Prep Sports
Wednesday's Local College SportsWednesday, 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.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
St. Joseph school levy supporters learned that, sometimes, less is more.
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.
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.
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 issuesTuesday, 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.
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.
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 DeedsMonday, 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 seasonMonday, 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 applicationMonday, 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 districtsSunday, 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.
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.”
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 increaseFriday, 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.
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.
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.
Friday, Oct. 30, 2009
The Buchanan County Clerk’s Office will be open Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon for absentee voting.
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.
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 violationsFriday, 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.
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.
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Thursday's Local College Results
Thursday's Prep SportsThursday, Oct. 29, 2009
Thursday's Prep Sports
Soldier’s identity confirmedThursday, 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.
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.
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 medicThursday, Oct. 29, 2009
A memorial service is planned for a Trenton, Mo., soldier killed in Afghanistan in August.
Missing teen found in St. JosephThursday, Oct. 29, 2009
A missing Kansas City teen was found early Thursday morning at a St. Joseph residence.
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. JosephThursday, 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.
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 CountyWednesday, 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 trainingWednesday, Oct. 28, 2009
New recruits participated in a Missouri National Guard training exercise at Camp Geiger this last weekend.
County to test voting equipmentWednesday, 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 bidsWednesday, Oct. 28, 2009
The Missouri Department of Transportation will sell 23 marketable properties including two from Northwest Missouri.
MTV reality star will speak at NorthwestWednesday, 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 evaderTuesday, 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 equipmentTuesday, 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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009
Regional rankings keep Northwest and Western in same spot as last week
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