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Cancer Care packages to be assembled for Maryville hospital patients
Volunteers are being invited to help assemble chemo-care bags for patients and their family who are undergoing chemotherapy treatments at a Maryville hospital.
SSM Health St. Francis Hospital is holding a bag assembling event Thursday at 9 a.m. at the hospital located at 2016 S. Main in Maryville in the Franciscan Room.
In an interview with KXCV, SSM Health Development Officer, Megan Jennings said around $4,000 worth of supplies will go directly into patient services.
“These are things like nutritional supplements, thermometers, queazy drops, we’ve had local churches make blankets,” Jennings said. “We’ve had donations from HyVee for fuel cards, as patients drive here to receive chemotherapy services or drive to St. Joseph or Kansas City for radiation oncology.”
Volunteers who want to assist in putting together the bags are invited to attend Thursday’s event. The bags will be donated to SSM Health Cancer Care.
Rain and storms in the forecast through Friday
A couple areas of showers and storms will converge on the Kansas City area this afternoon. First, showers and storms will move into northeastern Kansas and northwestern Missouri throughout the day. Although the best chances will come during the afternoon. Another area of showers and storms will move north into the area from southern Missouri throughout the day as well. The unsettled weather pattern will persist through the end of the week with showers and storms likely through Friday. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:
Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11 p.m. Patchy fog after 11 p.m. Low around 61. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms before 8 a.m, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., then a chance of showers after 2 p.m. Areas of fog. High near 68. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night: A chance of showers before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 a.m.. Patchy fog before 8 p.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m. High near 74. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 a.m. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8 a.m. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2 a.m., then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday: A chance of showers before 8 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Columbus Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Donors look to give blood in wake of Las Vegas shooting
The Red Cross of Northwest Missouri said it’s fielding calls from area residents wanting to donate blood in the wake of Sunday’s mass shooting in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas authorities issued a call for blood after what’s being called the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. News outlets have reported after the call for help, Las Vegas residents came out in droves to line up to give blood in the wake of the tragedy.
Northwest Missouri Red Cross Ex. Dir., Angie Springs said area residents who want to donate blood to the Red Cross have a chance to do so in St. Joseph on Saturday. A blood drive is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Postal and Community Credit Union located at 3921 Oakland Ave.
“The great thing about donating blood through the Red Cross is we’re able to move blood coast-to-coast to get it to where it’s needed,” Springs said.
Springs said the Red Cross always moves blood where it’s needed.
“Specifically, now all eyes are on the need for blood because of this tragedy that happened last night, and we’re still going to continue to be there to move blood products where they need to be,” Springs said.
According to a press release, the Red Cross provided more than 250 additional blood products to local hospital to help those injured following Sunday night’s tragic shooting in Las Vegas. To find a Red Cross blood drive near you CLICK HERE.
(Update) – Police release victim’s name in murder investigation
(Update 11:25 a.m.) – The St. Joseph Police Department has released the name of the woman shot and killed over the weekend in St. Joseph.
Capt. Jeff Wilson said Stormi S. Harbord was the woman found deceased at a home early Saturday morning in the 1300 block of S. 20th St.
Terrell Smith, 34, of St. Joseph is charged in Buchanan County with a felony of second-degree murder in connection with Harbord’s death.
Smith is scheduled for an arraignment for Tuesday.
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(9:31 a.m.) – A man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead early Saturday morning in St. Joseph.
Terrell Smith, 34, a St. Joseph resident is charged in Buchanan County with a felony of second-degree murder.
As we previously reported, officers with the St. Joseph Police Department began investigating a 31-year-old woman’s death Saturday at a home located at 1309 S. 20th St. Police have confirmed the victim as Stormi S. Harbord of St. Joseph. (updated)
According to court documents, officers were dispatched to the home in reference to someone who had been shot. When officers arrived, they found a woman who had been shot and killed and made contact with Smith. Det. Richard Woodley said through the course of the investigation authorities determined Smith had fired the weapon striking the victim in the head resulting in her death.
“Smith’s urine was collected and tested positive for Marijuana, Methamphetamine, and Benzo’s,” Det. Woodley said in court documents. “Smith has been convicted of felony child abuse and felony criminal damage to property out of the state of Wisconsin.”
Det. Woodley said Smith has a lengthy criminal history including convictions for domestic assault in Missouri. He also has convictions for disorderly conduct, bail jumping, drugs, and mistreatment of animals in Wisconsin.
Smith is scheduled for an arraignment for Tuesday.
Two injured in one vehicle crash
A 13-year-old driver was injured in a one vehicle crash Sunday in Holt County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 13-year-old was driving a Chevy Impala east on Missouri 111 about two miles west of Craig around 5:30 p.m. The Impala traveled off the road, the driver overcorrected the vehicle, which traveled back on the road, skidded, went back off the road, hit an embankment and overturned onto the driver’s side.
A passenger, 50-year-old Tierra L. Rails of Craig was transported by Atchison-Holt EMS to Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph for treatment of serious injuries. The teenager was taken by private vehicle to Mosaic for treatment of moderate injuries.
According to the crash report, the driver and passenger were not wearing seatbelts.
Breezy today with temps in mid 80s
After a very warm early October day today with highs 10 to 15 degrees above normal in the mid 80s, conditions will become stormy the rest of the week. Thunderstorms are expected to move into the area tomorrow evening with several rounds expected between tomorrow night and Saturday. Two to 4 inches of rain with locally higher amounts are expected through the week. This may lead to localized flash flooding and flooding along area river, creeks, and streams. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:
Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southeast wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 a.m. Low around 63. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly before 1 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming east northeast around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 1 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday: Showers likely, mainly before 1 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday: A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Northwest reports student death investigation
Northwest Missouri State University said authorities are investigating after a student was found dead Sunday afternoon.
According to a news release, David Nkenchor, 18, was found dead in his residence on campus. He was a freshman geology major from Maryland Heights, Missouri.
The death is under investigation by the Nodaway County coroner’s office and University Police. The school said no foul play is suspected.
Northwest encourages students needing counseling assistance outside of regular business hours to contact University Police at 660.562.1254. Faculty and staff should call the University employee assistance program at 800.964.3577. A county counseling support line also is available to members of the Northwest community at 888.279.8188.
Northwest to offer FAFSA assistance during October event
(News release) MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University is one of more than 70 sites throughout the state hosting FAFSA Frenzy in coming weeks to assist future and current college students who are seeking assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.
The Northwest event will be 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, in the B.D. Owens Library on the University campus. Personnel from Northwest’s financial aid office will be on hand to answer questions and assist students and families with completing the FAFSA online.
Filing a FAFSA is often the first step students must take to apply for financial aid for college. It is the primary form used by federal, state, and institutional financial assistance programs to determine an individual’s eligibility for grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.
For students applying for enrollment at Northwest, the FAFSA removes other barriers students and their families may encounter when they are required to complete additional applications and helps determine a student’s eligibility for financial assistance and scholarship opportunities such as the American Dream Grant, which covers 100 percent of tuition and fees for eligible students.
“FAFSA Frenzy provides families with a great opportunity to visit individually with a financial aid professional,” Charles Mayfield, Northwest’s director of financial assistance, said. “In addition to helping future Bearcats, Northwest hosts this event annually to assist all students and families in the Maryville and surrounding communities. Students who plan to attend any college or university are encouraged to attend.”
Students may receive assistance at any of the FAFSA Frenzy events throughout the state, no matter where they live, attend school or plan to attend college. The events are open to all students, including high school seniors, current college students and non-traditional students.
The 2018-19 FAFSA will be available in October, and students who attend FAFSA Frenzy will receive:
- Free professional assistance completing the 2018-19 FAFSA.
- Free information regarding federal student aid programs and Missouri state aid programs.
- A chance to win a scholarship for enrollment in a Missouri postsecondary program in the fall of 2018.
After submitting a FAFSA, a college cost comparison worksheet is available to help students compare college costs and financial aid awards to help make a decision.
To complete the 2018-19 FAFSA, students should bring:
Death investigation underway and police have a man in custody
The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating a woman’s death and a man is in custody.
Capt. Jeff Wilson said detectives are conducting a death investigation in reference an incident at 1309 S. 20th that occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Wilson said that a 31-year-old woman is deceased and a 34-year-old man is in custody.
As more information becomes available we will update this post.