A Trenton man was killed Saturday in a UTV crash in Doniphan County.

According to the Kansas State Highway Patrol, Steven Sims, 50 of Trenton was driving a 2016 Polaris northbound on Ash Point Road shortly after midnight when it rolled onto its right side. The crash took place about 100 feet south of 170th Rd. The patrol said Sims and a passenger, Cody Brown, 25 of Trenton were both ejected from the vehicle. Sims was killed in the crash. Brown was taken to Hiawatha Hospital for treatment.

As more than a dozen American Red Cross volunteers and staff members in northwest Missouri deploy to assist those impacted by disasters, the agency said more volunteers are needed.

Six volunteers as of Monday have been deployed to Texas to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. In addition, six volunteers are continuing to assist in flood relief efforts in Kansas City. Also, one volunteers has been deployed to British Columbia to provide relief from wild fires. Ex. Dir. Angie Springs said volunteers will deploy from Kansas City on Tuesday with the agency’s emergency response vehicle to provide additional assistance in hurricane relief efforts impacting Texas and Louisianan.

“We are currently in the process of sending volunteers to provide assistance with sheltering, with feeding , with logistics, with managing supplies and with fundraising,” Springs said. “This is historic.  We have not seen a hurricane like this since Hurricane Katrina. We really are calling on everyone to roll up their sleeves, lend a hand and help financially in any way they can.”

The Red Cross said  preliminary estimates indicate that at least 6,000 people sought refuge in dozens of shelters in Texas Sunday night. Officials believe that number could be much higher. Shelters are also open in Louisiana as bands from the storm move to the east.

Springs said donations and more volunteers are needed.

“We need new volunteers to step forward, come in and become a part of the Red Cross.  If you’ve ever wanted to do this sort of thing, now is the time,” Springs said.

She said volunteers must pass a prescreening background check, have no health issues and be willing to deploy for 14 days. Once through the initial process, they will receive specialized training before being eligible to deploy.

Those wanting to make a donations to assist with hurricane relief efforts can text: “HARVEY” to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Financial contributions are being accepted at the agency’s office at 401 N. 12^th Street in St. Joseph or online at www.redcross.org.

The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating after shots were fired Sunday at a home on the south side of town.

Capt. Jeff Wilson said officers responded to a report of a drive-by shooting Sunday in the 900 block of W. Valley.  Several shots were reportedly fired from a handgun into a home in the area.

Police located numerous casings on the street and bullet holes in the home.  Several projectiles were also recovered from inside of the house.  Area residents gave different descriptions of vehicles leaving the area.  One was a gray mini van the other was a white SUV, possibly a crossover style.

As of Monday morning, Wilson said officers do not have any suspects.  Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at (816) 238-TIPS.

A St. Joseph woman is accused of taking keys out of the ignition, assaulting the driver and stealing his vehicle.

Carmen Arrowood, 33 is charged in Buchanan County with a class-D felony of stealing.

According to court documents, Wednesday a man reported to police that his vehicle had been stolen by a woman he was giving a ride to. Police said the woman was later identified as Carmen Arrowood. Det. Doug Howard said the victim reported Arrowood had asked for a ride so she could see her daughter.

“When they got to 12th and Ellsworth Ave. Carmen told him to pull over and get out of the vehicle. (The man) stated he refused multiple times when Carmen took the keys out of the ignition and walked to the drivers side of the vehicle where she assaulted (him) by punching him five or six times in the head, strangling his neck two times and biting him,” Howard said.

Court documents stated the man told officers he attempted to fight back but was overpowered and Arrowood drove off in his 2008 Subaru.

Officers located the stolen vehicle Sunday while it was parked in the 900 block of S. 10th. Det. Howard said Arrowood and another person were inside of the vehicle.

“The defendant is known to be violent, known to abuse drugs, and is a known thief,” Det. Howard said in court documents.

Arrowood is being held on $10,000 bond. She’s due in court Tuesday for an arraignment.

The St. Joseph Community Chorus begins rehearsals Monday night for the 2017-18 season. 

Jennifer Stammers is the Artistic Director of the St. Joseph Community Chorus. Stammers said the Chorus began in 1980 and is made up of volunteers who love to sing. 

“People who love to sing all styles of music. We have students in high school and people in their 80s, so when you’re talking about a sampling of community, I think you really get the gamut,” Stammers said. “It’s anybody who loves to sing and can hopefully carry a tune, that’s also kind of an important thing.” 

The first rehearsal, including a potluck and auditions, begins at 6 p.m. Monday on the stage at Potter Hall on Missouri Western State University’s campus. Rehearsal starts at 7 p.m. 

According to Stammers the theme for the season is “Music All Our Days.” 

“Our fall concert… is entitled, ‘An Unclouded Day.’ It’s kind of an American folk song and all of the songs kind of follow that theme of seeing things clearly,” Stammers said. “Not all of the songs are bright and happy but they all follow the theme of a revelation so I’m real excited about that.” 

The first concert takes place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22, at Missouri Western’s Fulkerson Center. 

For more information, visit the St. Joseph Community Chorus website.

St. Joseph, Mo. – The public is invited to welcome about 1,000 incoming Missouri Western State University students at a New Student Convocation.

Sunday evening’s events conclude Griffon Edge, Missouri Western’s extended orientation program for first-year students.Griffon Edge is designed to aid incoming students in their transition to college by developing a diverse social network of classmates, upperclassmen, faculty and staff and encouraging their bond to Missouri Western through the introduction of campus culture and traditions.

Since the program’s founding in 1996, Griffon Edge has assisted first-year students in making a successful transition into the University and has served as a leadership development program for upper-class students who serve as Griffon Edge Mentors.

Other Griffon Edge events include a welcome rally, Taste of St. Joseph, academic presentations, lunch with faculty and deans, community service projects and more.

The New Student Convocation begins at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, on Craig Field at Spratt Memorial Stadium.

The convocation will be followed by a candle-lighting ceremony and ice cream social at the Glenn E. Marion Memorial Clock Tower. All events are free and open to the public.