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Mostly sunny with temps in the low 80s today

It’ll be mostly cloudy today but that will help keep the temperatures near normal for early June with highs in the lower 80s. However, temperatures will be on the rise as we move into the middle to the work week with highs rising into the lower 90s. The next chance for thunderstorms will arrive Wednesday night. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 60. South southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 65. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 90.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Teen killed, 5 hurt in Missouri boating crash

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (AP) – Authorities say a 16-year-old girl was killed and five others were injured when two boats collided in southeast Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the crash happened Sunday night when a boater veered into the path of another vessel on the Black River about 8 miles north of Poplar Bluff. Three of the victims were flown from the scene, and the others were transported in ambulances.

The girl who died was identified as Cali Murphy, of Poplar Bluff. The patrol classified the injuries of four of the survivors as serious.

Bayer to complete Monsanto purchase this week

BERLIN (AP) – German pharmaceutical company Bayer AG says it plans to complete its purchase of U.S. seed and weed-killer maker Monsanto Co. this week after receiving all the required approvals from regulators.

Bayer said in a statement that it plans to complete the acquisition on Thursday.

The deal will cost some $63 billion including debt. To obtain regulatory approval, Bayer has committed to divest some businesses, agreeing among other things to the U.S. government’s demand that it sell about $9 billion in agriculture activities.

Bayer will become Monsanto’s sole shareholder Thursday. The company said Monday that, according to the terms of the U.S. approval, it can integrate Monsanto as soon as divestments to Germany’s BASF demanded by regulators have been completed. That’s expected to take about two months.

Kan. man remains jailed on gun, drug charges after traffic stop

JACKSON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on weapons and drug charges.

Slover-photo Jackson Co.

Just after 2:30p.m. Friday, Jackson County Kansas Sheriff’s Deputy stopped a 2001 Audi passenger car near U.S. Hwy 75 and Columbine Drive north of Holton for a traffic infraction, according to sheriff Tim Morse.

Zackery William Slover, 36, of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail for being in possession of a stolen firearm, violation of driving restrictions and no insurance.

Carr -photo Jackson Co.

William Fay Carr, 63, of Seneca, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on the following charges: possession of a stolen firearm, possession of heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and the introduction of contraband into a correctional facility. Slover was released on bond set at $7,500.00. Carr remains in the Jackson County Jail.  He has a previous DUI conviction, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

With Greitens gone Missouri shifts focus to Senate race

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The end of Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens’ tenure as governor could breathe new life into Republican U.S. Senate candidate Josh Hawley’s campaign.

Greitens stepped down Friday. Fellow Republican Mike Parson, who was lieutenant governor, replaced him.

Greitens’ months-long fight for political survival left the GOP bruised and fractured. Greitens’ troubles posed challenges on multiple fronts for Hawley. While Democrats attempted to tie him to the former embattled governor, Hawley’s call for Greitens to step down also angered some Republicans loyal to him.

Although Democrats say they’ll keep talking about Hawley’s ties to Greitens, University of Missouri-Kansas City political scientist Beth Vonnahme says his resignation could take the bite out of those attacks.

But she added that Hawley still has work to do in mending relationships with Greitens’ supporters.

62-year-old NE Kansas woman dies in motorcycle accident

SHAWNEE COUNTY  —  One person died in an accident just after 6p.m. Sunday in Shawnee County.

A motorcycle was westbound in the 7400 Block of SW 61st in Topeka. The driver lost control of the motorcycle when the rear tire became flat, according to the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Department. The motorcycle went down on the pavement.

Officers arrived and started medical assistance to the passenger of the motorcycle until Mission Fire and AMR arrived.  The Driver a 55-year-old man suffered minor injuries and refused medical attention at the scene.

The passenger a 62-year-old woman suffered a head injury.  She was transported to Stormont Vail where she died, according to the Sheriff’s Department.

Both occupants were wearing helmets.  There were no other vehicles involved.

Names of the victims were not released late Sunday.

MDC: Southwest Missouri may see more black bears

JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) – Black bears awakening from hibernation are now on the move and may be seen wandering around southwest Missouri.

The Joplin Globe reports that residents may see the animals in Jasper and Newton counties, as well as parts of southeast Kansas.

Frank Loncarich is a wildlife management biologist for the Missouri Department of Conservation. He says the potential for increased black bear sightings shouldn’t alarm people because the animals are just trying to find food and a place to settle down.

The department recommends property owners reduce the risk of bear encounters by not leaving pet food outside, storing garbage inside a secure bin and keeping grills clean. Those who see a bear shouldn’t approach the animal, but if encountered then make loud noises while appearing large to intimidate the bears.

Planned road work for northwest Missouri, June 4 – 10

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the Northwest Missouri region planned for the week of June 4 – 10 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, mowing, shoulder work, bridge maintenance, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs, litter pick up and other road work conducted throughout the region. Many of these will be moving operations and could include lane closures with delays. All scheduled maintenance and construction projects are subject to change.

MoDOT reminds the public to stay alert, watch for road work, buckle up, slow down, and drive with extreme caution through work zones and in changing weather conditions.

For more information about a project, please contact MoDOT at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (888-275-6636) or visit modot.org/northwest. You can also follow MoDOT’s Northwest Missouri District on Twitter @ModotNorthwest and on Facebook.

Andrew County

Interstate 29 – Bridge deck replacement project at the Nodaway River Bridge. Traffic is head-to-head in the northbound lanes. This traffic pattern will be in place through August and includes a 13-foot width restriction.

U.S. Route 71 – Resurfacing project from Route 48 to Route A (Nodaway County), June 4 – 8

Atchison County

U.S. Route 59 – Pavement repair at U.S. Route 136 in Tarkio, June 4 – 8

U.S. Route 136 – Pavement repair at the Route 111 and Hazel Avenue intersection in Rock Port, June 4 – 8

Buchanan County

Route A – Guardrail work at the ramps to I-29 southbound, June 4 – 8

Route N – CLOSED or culvert maintenance from Route 31 to the city limits of Hemple (Clinton County) June 4 – 89 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.

Caldwell County

U.S. Route 36 – Bridge maintenance on the Brushy Creek Bridge, June 4 – 7. This will include overnight lane closures.

Carroll County

U.S. Route 65 – Pavement repair from the Missouri River to the Iowa State Line, June 4 – 9. This project includes a 12-foot width restriction.

Chariton County

Route 11 – Bridge maintenance at the Salt Creek Bridge, June 4

Route 11 – Bridge maintenance at the Brush Creek Bridge, June 5

Route E – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route JJ to Route 5, June 5, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route JJ – Chip seal from Route E to the Linn County line, June 8

Clinton County

I-35 – Bridge maintenance at the Route H overpass, June 4 – 7. One lane of I-35 may be closed in each direction during the overpass project.

Route N – CLOSED for culvert maintenance from the city limits of Hemple to Route 31 (Buchanan County), June 4 – 89 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.

Route NN – CLOSED for bridge maintenance from Hwy K to NW Bethany Church Road, June 4 – 8. The road will be closed around the clock through the afternoon of Friday June 8.

Daviess County

Route 13 – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Honey Creek Bridge. The road will be closed through September.

DeKalb County

U.S. Route 36 – Pavement resurfacing and realignment project at the Route 33 North/Route M junction. Traffic is head to head in the eastbound lanes. This traffic pattern will be in place through July 3 and includes a 14-foot width restriction.

Route 33 – Access to Route 33 North from U.S. Route 36 at Osborn is CLOSEDJune 4 – 8

Gentry County

Route C – Bridge maintenance at the Panther Creek Bridge, June 4 – 8

Harrison County

Route AA/H – CLOSED for a bridge deck replacement at the I-35 overpass. The bridge will be closed through July. One lane of I-35 may be closed in each direction during the project.

Route KK – CLOSED for asphalt paving, June 4 – 57 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

I-35 – Resurfacing project from the Iowa state line to Route N at Eagleville, June 4 – 9. This includes a 16 foot width restriction.

Route Z – CLOSED for asphalt paving, June 6 – 77 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

Route OO – CLOSED for asphalt paving, June 8, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Holt County

I-29 – Bridge deck replacement at the Nodaway River Bridge. Traffic is head to head in the northbound lanes. This traffic pattern will be in place through August and includes a 13-foot width restriction.

Linn County

U.S. Route 36 – Shoulder improvements from just east of Route 11 to Route 5, June 4 – 9. This project includes a 16-foot width restriction.

Route CC – Pothole patching from Route C to the Sullivan County line, June 4

Route B – Chip seal from Route 5 to U.S. Route 36 (Livingston County), June 6

Route JJ – Chip seal from the Chariton County line to the city limits of Marceline, June 8

Livingston County

U.S. Route 65 – Pavement repair from the north city limits of Chillicothe to the Iowa state line, June 4 – 9. This includes a 12-foot width restriction.

Route B – Chip seal from U.S. Route 36 to Route 5 (Linn County), June 6

Nodaway County

U.S. Route 71 – Resurfacing project from Route A to just north of Route 48 (Andrew County), June 4 – 8

U.S. Route 136 – Shoulder improvements from east of the city limits of Maryville to Route 46 in Ravenwood, June 4 – 8

Route 246 – Pothole patching from U.S. Route 148 to Route E, June 4

Route 246 – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Orion Road to .5 miles east of Olympic Road, June 6, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Route 246 – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Orion Road to .4 miles east of Olympic Road, June 7, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Route 246 – CLOSED for a culvert replacement at Route E, June 8, 7:30 a.m. to 2: 30 p.m.

Kansas Emergency Management Twitter account hacked

TOPEKA —The Kansas Division of Emergency Management Twitter account was hacked Sunday.

According to a media release, the breach was discovered when a derogatory tweet was posted about Secretary of State Kris Kobach.

The Adjutant General’s Department has deleted the tweet and has taken the necessary measures to fix the breach.

 

Presentation will cover the history of the Apple Blossom Parade

An opportunity to learn about the history of the Apple Blossom Parade in St. Joseph is coming up this week.

Glimpses of the Past with Gary Westcott will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Joyce Raye Patterson Senior Center, 100 S 10th street. This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Ann Salanky at (816) 271-4666 or visit the Joyce Raye Patterson Senior Center Facebook page.

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