A fire destroyed a building Tuesday night in midtown St. Joseph.

The St. Joseph Fire Department responded to the complex located at 1810 Faraon St. shortly before 8:30 p.m. Flames were seen shooting from the roof.

Inspector Steve Henrichson said the structure included six units but only one was occupied.  Henrichson said the resident was not home at the time of the fire.

Due to the fire, crews closed off roads in the area.  Fire crews cleared the scene shortly after midnight.

Henrichson said the cause of the fire is still under investigation. Property loss is estimated at $85,000 for the property and $10,000 for contents.

A 35-year-old man was injured in a two-vehicle crash involving a semi Monday evening in Livingston County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Christopher Brannam of Dawn was driving a 2008 Mercury Mariner eastbound on US-36 and William Schreiner, 64 of Chillicothe was driving a 2005 Freightliner southbound crossing US-36 from Liv-259. The two crashed around 7:38 p.m. just three miles east of Chillicothe. The Patrol said Brannam attempted to avoid the semi, but his vehicle was hit in the left rear and went of the east side of Liv-259, down an embankment and hit a ditch. Brannam was taken by ambulance to Hedrick Medical Center for treatment of what was described as a moderate injury. He was not reported to be wearing a seat belt. No injuries for Schreiner were reported. He was reported to be wearing a seat belt.

A St. Joseph man was injured Monday afternoon in a crash just west of Faucett.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Tommy Turner, 35 was driving a 2000 International Dump Truck around 4:22 p.m. northbound on Route CC. The patrol said the dump truck went off the east side of the road then returned and began to skid. It then went off the west side of the road, hit an embankment and came to rest on its wheels. Turner was transported by ambulance to Mosaic Life Care for treatment of what was described as a moderate injury. He was not reported to be wearing a seat belt.

Two teenagers were injured in an ATV crash in Atchison County, Mo. Sunday night.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 15-year-old was driving a 1986 Tamaha MOTO4 westbound on Maple Street near the Iowa state line shortly before 1 p.m. when she went off the road and hit a utility pole. The driver and a 17-year-old passenger, both from Tarkio were thrown. Both girls were taken to hospitals for treatment. One with a minor injury and one with a moderate injury.

The St. Joseph City Council has approved grant funding to restore the exterior of the Benton Club.

Council members Monday night, unanimously approved a resolution to provide a Save Our Heritage Grant in the amount of $31,580 to the Benton Club to rehabilitate the structure located at 402 N. 7th St. Councilman Ken Beck was absent.

The resolution came up for passage last month, however after residents voiced concerns regarding potential diversity issues surrounding the club, council members delayed the vote to look into the matter. Council members said they were assured there are no discrimination policies.

The grant will help repairs the masonry, including tuck-pointing and lintel restoration on south and east elevations of the building, as well as repair/restore the structures soffits, fascia and four windows.

The Brown County Sheriff’s Office is asking people to keep an eye out for farm machinery with harvest in full swing.

Sheriff John Merchant said a lot of the farm machinery takes up much of the roadway, especially on rural country roads. He’s urging drivers to keep harvest in mind, especially when cresting hills as it can be hard to see what’s on the other side.

“Many accidents happen in the early morning or later afternoon hours when the sun is just rising or setting, causing blind spots. Also accidents occur when drivers are trying to pass machinery as view of the farmer can become obstructed due to the equipment,” Merchant said.

Merchant is asking motorists to take their time and drive safely.

“Sometimes motorists feel they are behind schedule and try to make up time on the road and try
to pass in unsafe locations,” Merchant said. “Remember, safety first, accidents can be avoided and we are asking your cooperation in making this harvest a safe one.”