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Life sentence for Missouri man who killed 4 elderly people

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing four elderly people nearly a decade ago.

Keith Boyles -photo Doniphan Missouri PD

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced the sentence Thursday for Keith Boyles, convicted of four first-degree murder counts in February.

Authorities say the 2010 killings in rural southeast Missouri were a “test” to determine if Boyles and accomplices were capable of violence ahead of a bank robbery plot. The robbery never occurred.

The victims were 80-year-old Gladys Piatt and her 77-year-old husband, Loyd; 81-year-old Edgar Atkinson and 69-year-old Bonnie Chase.

Boyles is Chantale Youngblood’s former boyfriend.

Missouri Senate passes bill on industrial farms

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Senate has passed a bill to block local officials from regulating industrial farms more strictly than the state does.

Senators voted 23-11 Thursday to send the bill to the House.

The measure sparked an overnight debate earlier this week over the environmental impact of large farms, local control and actions by some county officials that critics say threaten to regulate industrial farms out of existence.

Supporters of the bill say it will help ensure farmers can make a living in rural Missouri.

Industrial farms known as concentrated animal feeding operations allow for more efficient production of beef, pork, poultry, dairy and eggs. They’ve also stoked concerns about air and water pollution.

Lawmakers face a May 17 deadline to pass legislation.

Brazilian firm sues MU over online program

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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A Brazilian education firm is suing the University of Missouri over their partnership to prepare students for college in the United States through an online curriculum.

High School Servicos Educacionais alleges in the lawsuit filed last month that the university breached their agreement by trying to directly enroll Brazilian students into its own pre-college program, Mizzou K-12 Online.

The Columbia Daily Tribune reports that the agreement states the university will enroll Brazilian students in the program through the firm, which paid the school nearly $4.9 million from 2015 through 2018.

Brazilians make up more than 4,000 of the 21,000 students enrolled in the program worldwide.

The firm alleges the university also sent “surprise invoices” totaling millions of dollars.

University spokesman Christian Basi says the school disagrees with the lawsuit’s claims.

Deputies, KHP seize 87 pounds of pot during I-70 traffic stop

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SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug charges after a Wednesday traffic stop.

Sayger photo Shawnee Co.
Payne-photo Shawnee Co.

Just after 10a.m., Shawnee County Sheriff deputies seized approximately 87 pounds of Marijuana worth an estimated  $175,000 from a traffic stop on eastbound I-70 near MacVicar Avenue, according to Sgt. Todd Stallbaumer.

A 2019 Dodge Caravan and a 2019 Nissan Armada, were involved in the traffic stop.

Deputies booked Preston G. Payne, 33, of Rossville, GA, and Ruth A. Sayger, 30, of Chattanooga, TN, were into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges that include Distribution of Hallucinogens, Use/Possession w/Intent to Use Drug Paraphernalia.

The Kansas Highway Patrol assisted with the arrest.

Kan. bill saying child not ‘aggressor’ in abuse cases headed to governor

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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Senate has approved a bill that would prevent judges from lowering sentences for child sex offenders if they think the victims were willing participants in the crime.

Soden -photo Leavenworth Co.

The bill approved Wednesday comes after a Leavenworth County judge in February reduced the sentence for 67-year-old Raymond Soden because he thought the 13- and 14-year-old girls involved in the case were “aggressors.”

Current state law allows judges discretion in sentencing for “substantial or compelling” reasons.

The new bill prohibits judges from reducing sentences if a victim is a participant or aggressor in a sexually violent crime or electronic solicitation when the victim is under 14 and the offender is 18 or older.

The House approved the bill earlier and it now goes to Gov. Laura Kelly.

Woman outside wrecked car killed by passing vehicle in suburban KC

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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a woman was killed after she got out of a wrecked car and was struck by a passing vehicle in suburban Kansas City.

The crash happened around 12:30 a.m. Thursday on U.S. 69 in Overland Park, Kansas.

Police say the woman was a passenger in a car whose driver lost control and crashed into a median. The woman then got of the vehicle and was hit. She died later at a hospital.

The crash is under investigation.

Food safety inspections for April 2019

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The City of St. Joseph has released its Food Safety Inspections for the month of April 2019.

 

PHIL WELCH STADIUM

2600 SW Parkway

No observations.

 

TIENDA La ESTRELLA

1201 Frederick Ave

No observations.

 

SMOKERZ OUTLET – S&Z VENTURES

1601 Frederick

Observations:

Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils*

-Dirty pop nozzles

-All food contact surfaces and equipment that contacts food must clean, free of debris, and sanitized after each use

-Clean and sanitize every night

*According to the report, issues noted in this section were corrected.

 

CVS PHARMACY

930 N Belt Hwy

No observations.

 

CVS PHARMACY

1301 S Belt Hwy

No observations.

 

DAIRY QUEEN

3202 St Joseph Ave

Observations:

Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding.*

-Chili and hot dogs in hot holding unit are held at 125.0 degrees

-Foods that require Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food must be maintained at 135F or hotter, if not, food must be discarded and denatured

-Reheat to 165.0 and hold at 135.0 degrees

*According to the report, issues noted in this section were corrected.

 

GIT N SPLIT

2615 St Joseph Ave

Observations:

Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.*

-Dirty pop and ice tea nozzles

-All food contact surfaces and equipment that contacts food must clean, free of debris, and sanitized after each use

-Clean and sanitize daily.

*According to the report, issues noted in this section were corrected.

 

QUICK STOP

2607 Frederick Ave

Observations:

Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils*

-Dirty ice machine

-All food contact surfaces and equipment that contacts food must clean, free of debris, and sanitized after each use

-Clean and sanitize weekly

*According to a follow-up inspection report, all violations were corrected

 

SUBWAY

501 N Belt Hwy

Observations:

Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

-Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

 

ST JOE CRUMBLY BURGER

2701 Frederick Ave

No observations.

 

NORTYS BAR & GRILL INC

1123 Frederick Ave

No observations.

 

McDONALDS

3504 N Belt Hwy

No observations.

 

McDONALDS

601 N Belt Hwy

Observations:

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

-Clean walls, floors, ceiling on a regular basis.

-1. Walk in freezer floor needs to be scraped and clean.

 

Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities

-Equipment for cooling and heating food, and holding cold and hot food, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide food temperatures as specified under Chapter 3: Can not be used until repaired or replaced

-1. Freezer temperature is about 24.0, maintenance is checking it out.

 

AMERICAN LEGION

2414 S 4th

Observations:

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

-Walk in cooler floor is dirty -Clean walls, floors, ceiling on a regular basis.

-Clean cooler more frequently

 

Repairing

-Men’s restroom floor is chipped

-The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination

-Restore floor to a smooth and cleanable condition

 

McDONALDS

3417 S Belt Hwy

Observations:

Time as a Public Health Control.

-Using time as your control for bacterial growth you must have a written procedure on site as well as providing one to the health authority. Product must be clearly labeled with time and date, can not hold longer than 4 hours, after using time as your control product used must be discarded

 

Food Storage

-Must be kept covered except when in use to protect against possible contamination

 

Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

-Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris

 

Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

-Keep wiping clothes in sanitizer when not in use

 

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

-Dirty Walls/Floors/Ceiling/ because of infrequent cleaning

-Clean walls, floors, ceiling on a regular basis.

 

Repairing, Damaged floor/floor tiles/holes in walls/missing ceiling tiles

-The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination

 

Receptacles

-Need to be cleaned to help with pest control and odors.

 

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

-Restrooms, Lots of urine on the floor

-The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean

 

PRICE CHOPPER, PRICE CHOPPER DELI

No observations.

 

FROG HOP BAR & C-STORE

2001 Messanie

No observations.

 

LE PEEP

919 N Woodbine

No observations.

 

BRIOCHE

114 N 7th

No observations.

 

GREEN HILLS FIFTH AVE, GREEN HILLS DELI

No observations.

 

GREEN HILLS FIFTH AVE

1004 Fifth Ave

No observations.

 

CABBAGE ROLL

2641 Lafayette

No observations.

 

EL MAGUEY

4225 Commonwealth

Observations:

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness*

-Dishwasher is not sanitizing dishes

-Chlorine 50-100ppm but not >200ppm Quaternary 200ppm but not >400ppm

-Must not be used until it is fixed

*According to a follow-up inspection report, all violations were corrected

 

WAFFLE HOUSE

4223 Commonwealth Ct

Observations:

Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition

-Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. If vented to the outside, ventilation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge

 

Repairing, Damaged floor/floor tiles/holes in walls/missing ceiling tiles

-The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination

 

PRONTO CAFE

2513 Frederick

Observations:

Thawing.

-Macaroni and cheese thawed at room temperature

-Food must be thawed in walk-in-cooler or submerged in cold running water, or in microwave, NEVER at ROOM TEMPERATURE!!

-Thaw in cold running water

 

TEXAS ROADHOUSE

925 N Belt

No observations.

 

MOSAIC LIFE CARE

5325 Faraon

No observations.

 

SODEXO-BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM

3902 Genefield Rd

No observations.

 

COUNTRY CAFE EXPRESS

802 Mitchell

No observations.

 

FAST GAS PRODUCTION – Fresh Fare

1702A St Joseph Ave

No observations.

 

TACO BANDIDO

1601 St Joseph Ave

Observations:

Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

-Ceiling in walk in cooler is moist due to condensation water

-Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

-Reroute condensation water to drain outside to keep walk in cooler ceiling dry and prevent contamination of food.

 

BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL & BAR

5403 N Belt Hwy

Observations:

Repairing, Damaged floor/floor tiles/holes in walls/missing ceiling tiles

-The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination

 

Covering Receptacles

-Dumpster lid not closed or inside trash containers not covered

-Dumpster must have a tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food establishment for pest control and odors

 

System Maintained in Good Repair.

-There should be no leaks, clogged/slow drains, properly installed

 

OLIVE GARDEN

5312 N Belt Hwy

No observations.

 

THE CAFE BELLE EPOQUE

1141 Frederick

Observations:

Washing,Rinsing,Sanitizing Procedures*

-Incorrect setup of 3 compartment sink

-Proper order for washing wares in a 3 compartment sink is WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE

*According to the report, issues noted in this section were corrected.

 

54TH STREET GRILL & BAR

5103 N Belt Hwy

Observations:

Food Storage*

-Must be kept covered except when in use to protect against possible contamination

*Food uncovered

 

CHILI’S GRILL & BAR

5105 N Belt Hwy

No observations.

 

ALDI

4132 N Belt Hwy

No observations.

 

CULVERS BUTTER BURGER

3910 N Belt Hwy

Observations:

Backflow Prevention Device, When Required.

-System/Equipment can not be used until it is repaired or replaced

 

Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils*

-Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

*Dirty non-food contact surface

 

Repairing, Damaged floor/floor tiles/holes in walls/missing ceiling tiles

-The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination

 

CHICK-FIL-A

5303 N Belt Hwy

No observations.

Flooding closes Missouri roads, forces campground evacuations

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Flooding has closed nearly 280 Missouri roads and forced officials to evacuate some campgrounds.

The National Weather Service has issued flood warning and flash flood warnings across a large swath of the state.

The Springfield News-Leader reports that the overnight storms dumped 6 inches or more of rain on many parts of the Ozarks, sending river levels soaring. In the Springfield area, the James River jumped from 5 feet (1.5 meters) in just a few hours. People camping along the river and at Roaring River State Park near Cassville were told to leave.

In eastern Missouri, waters are rising along the Mississippi River. It was expected to crest Friday in Hannibal at the third-highest level on record. Meanwhile, several Missouri River levees are projected to overtop.

Breezy today with temps in the 60s

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Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: A chance of showers, mainly before 9 a.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

Friday: A chance of showers, mainly between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. East northeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

NFL’s Giants advise Washburn’s Ballentine to skip camp after shooting

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Giants have told Corey Ballentine to skip the team’s upcoming rookie minicamp to mourn the death of a Washburn University teammate who was killed in a shooting that also wounded New York’s sixth-round pick just hours after being taken in the NFL draft.

Corey Ballentine photo Washburn Athletics
Dwane Simmons photo Washburn Athletics

The Giants draft choices and rookie free agents were to report on Thursday. Practices are scheduled on Friday and Saturday.

In a statement released by the Giants on Wednesday, the team said it has been in contact with Ballentine since Sunday.

“We have encouraged Corey to stay in Kansas this week to be with his family and friends as they mourn the loss and celebrate the life of his good friend and teammate Dwane Simmons,” the statement said.

Simmons, a fellow defensive back, was killed early Sunday outside an off-campus party. Ballentine was wounded. He was treated and released from a hospital on Sunday.

The university said Ballentine is expected to make a full recovery. No one has been arrested.

“Corey will be with us when it’s appropriate,” the Giants said.

Services for Simmons of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, are scheduled for Saturday.

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