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Authorities rescue boaters on Missouri River

Posted on June 5, 2017

Two adults and four children are safe after a boat got stuck on a wing dike Monday on the Missouri River in St. Joseph.

Sgt. Jake Angle with the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop H said water patrol officers and patrol officers were dispatched around 12:17 p.m. after receiving a distress call of a boat that was stuck about a mile north of the French Bottoms boat dock.

“The call was that they were stuck on a wing dike and taking on water,” Angle said.

He said the St. Joseph Fire Department had already responded to the scene when water patrol arrived. Angle said a trooper with the patrol boarded the boat with the fire department.

Prior to arrival, the boat had become unstuck from the wing dike and the boat had floated to shore on the Kansas side of the river.

“St. Joe fire with our officer on board rescued the two adults and the four kids,” Angle said.

No injuries were reported.

Olathe Man Pleads Guilty In $8 Million Investment Scam

Posted on June 5, 2017

A Kansas man pleaded guilty Monday to stealing more than $8 million from a Turkish investor.

Nagy Shehata, 57, Olathe, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Tom Beall said. In his plea, Shehata admitted the crime occurred while he was president of Premier Investment Group, a corporation registered in Missouri.

During that time, Shehata formed a joint partnership with co-defendant Laura Lee Sorsby, a Texas resident who conducted business through a company called Can Am International.

The victim was a Turkish resident who was the founder of a hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. The defendants offered the victim the opportunity to invest in a project that started out as a plan to build a hospital in Syria and evolved into a plan to build a shopping mall in Iraq. Based on the defendants’ false statements, the victim transferred money to Shehata’s bank in New York. Shehata wired the money from New York to his bank accounts in Kansas.

The defendants did not use the money for the hospital or shopping mall projects. Instead, Shehata bought an $111,000 car and an $855,000 house.

Sentencing will be set for a later time. Shehata faces up to 20 years in federal prison and restitution of more than $8.2 million.

St. Joseph Food Safety Inspections for May

Posted on June 5, 2017

SPEEDYS CONVENIENCE #4
2420 Frederick Ave.

Observations
– Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -Dirty pop and ice tea nozzles, dirty ice chute. Dirty ice machine -All food contact surfaces and equipment that contacts food must clean, free of debris, and sanitized after each use -All food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized daily.
-Nonfood-Contact Surfaces -Carton paper on walk in cooler shelves -Do not cover storage surfaces with contact paper, foil,rubber mats. -No contact paper on shelves as it compromises air circulation

UNCLE D’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL LLC
621 S 36th St.

No observations

GIT N SPLIT
2615 St. Joseph Ave.

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 pop nozzles everyday
– Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -Dirty shelves in the walk in cooler -Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. -Clean shelves in the walk in cooler more frequently

GARFIELD SHELL
909 Alabama

Observations
– Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -Coke machine pop nozzles are dirty. Cappuccino maker nozzles are dirty -All food contact surfaces and equipment that contacts food must clean, free of debris, and sanitized after each use -Clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces everyday. Dirty pop nozzles contaminate drinks

SPEEDYS CONVENIENCE #5
1704 Mitchell Ave.

Observations
– Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -Dirty 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 ice tea nozzles daily

DUNKIN DONUTS
1206 N. Belt

No Observations

NATION MART
402 S 8th

Observations
– Food Labels. -Corn flour put into smaller packets are not properly labeled -Food packaged in a food establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101 – Food Labeling, and 9 CFR 317 Labeling, Marking Devices, and Containers. -Food labels must have name and address of manufacturer, packer or distributor, name of the food, ingredients, and quantity of contents

SWEET EMOTIONS DONUTS
3506 S. 22nd

Observations
– Hand Drying Provision. -No paper towels at kitchen hand sink -Each hand washing sink or group of adjacent sinks shall be provided with disposable hand towels, dryer, or other acceptable means to dry hands. -Hand sink must have paper towels to dry washed hands
– Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -Dirty dry storage shelves and tubs due to flour -Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. -Clean up flour residue to prevent pest infestation
– Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition -Dirty air vents -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, ventlation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge -Clean air vents to prevent contamination of food

CITY OF ST JOSEPH ATHLETIC CENTER
2701 SW Parkway

No observations

KRIS & KATES OLD FASHIONED
2330 N. 36th

Observations
– Food Storage -At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

COOL CREST MIN GOLF
1400 N. Belt Hwy

No observations

SARAH LEE BAKERY
1106 S. Belt

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

FAST GAS FREDERICK
4217 Frederick Ave

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.
– Good Repair and Proper Adjustment -Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications

SUSIES PLACE INC
1927 Olive

Observations
– System Maintained in Good Repair. -Women’s toilet has a water leak -There should be no leaks, clogged/slow drains, properly installed -Repair plumbing issues within 3 days

FAST GAS MITCHELL
3804 Mitchell Ave.

Observations
-Assignment of Responsibility* -You are required to have a person in charge during all hours of operation and they must be able to understand instruction given from the Health Authority
– Ready-to-Eat, Potentially Hazardous Food, Date Marking.* -Must be dated with discard date and not just date made, can be kept for 7 days if held at 41F or 4 days if held at 45F

TREX MART #14
3625 King Hill Ave

Observations
– Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition -Dirty air vents in the walk in cooler -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, ventlation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge -Clean air vents to prevent contamination of food

SHAMROCK
1805 St. Joseph Ave.

No observations

IMPERIAL GAS
811 s. 6TH ST

Observations
– Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition -Dirty air vents in both walk in coolers -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, ventlation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge -Clean air vents to prevent contamination of food
– Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions -Dirty ceiling in the beer cooler -Clean walls, floors, ceiling on a regular basis. -Clean mold off the ceiling

AMERICAN TAVERN
1001 N. 3RD

No observations

CITY STAR
2120 Frederick Ave

No observations

SPEEDYS CONVENIENCE #2
1525 St. Joseph Ave

Observations
– Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. -Each handwashing lavatory or group of 2 adjacent lavatories shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. -No hand washing soap at men’s restroom sink and prep area hand sink. -Supply soap at handsinks at all time -Handwashing soap required at hand sinks. Dishwashing soap is for washing food contact surfaces
-Using a Handwashing Facility. -Handwashing soap used to store mop chemicals -A handwashing facility may not be used for any purposes other than handwashing -Use sinks for intended purposes only
– Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition -Dirty air vents -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, ventlation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge -Clean air vents regularly
– Repairing -Floor tiles in the walk in cooler removed apparently because they could stick permanently -The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination -Replace floor tiles. Tiles must be of light colors, smooth and easily cleanable
– System Maintained in Good Repair. -Leaking hand sink -There should be no leaks, clogged/slow drains, properly installed -Repair leaking sink right away

EZ MART LLP
1334 Frederick Ave

Observations
– Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -Dirty pop nozzles, dirty ice tea nozzles
– Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition -Dirty air vents -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, ventlation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge -Clean air vents regularly
– Repairing -Damaged floor 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 -Replace damaged tiles to make floor smooth and easily cleanable

THE HUMAN BEAN
4414 Commons Dr

Observations
– Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils.* -Dirty ice machine -Equipment food contact surfaces must be removed from service or cleaned and sanitized every hours at room temperature, longer times if temperatures are lower than 50F, code should be checked for these times -Empty the ice machine, clean and sanitize
– Using a Handwashing Facility. -Sink used to dry ice bucket -A handwashing facility may not be used for any purposes other than handwashing -Use sinks for intended purposes only

CITY OF ST. JOSEPH FAIRVIEW GOLF
3202 Pacific

No observations

KING HILL MART & LIQUOR
4702 King Hill Ave.

Observations
– When to Wash Hands* -Employees are not washing hands in the kitchen -You must train your your employees of when they must wash hands, such as when the change task, use restroom, change gloves, handle money etc.. -Must wash hands before handling food
– Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. -Each handwashing lavatory or group of 2 adjacent lavatories shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. -No hand washing soap in the kitchen -Supply soap at handsinks at all time -Soap must be available at kitchen hand sink
– Hand Drying Provision. -No paper towels at restroom sink -Each hand washing sink or group of adjacent sinks shall be provided with disposable hand towels, dryer, or other acceptable means to dry hands. -All hand sinks must have disposable towels or dryer
– Repairing -Damaged floor 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 -All damaged floor tiles must be replaced

MISSOURIAN THE LOUNGE
3701 King Hill Ave.

GARFIELD 66 LLC
1029 Garfield

Observations
-Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -Dirty pop nozzles, dirty 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 food contact surfaces daily
– Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency -Dirty sinks -A warewashing machine; the compartments of sinks, basins, or other receptacles used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, or raw foods, or laundering wiping cloths shall be cleaned before use, as often as needed when becoming heavily soiled or once in 24 hours -Clean and sanitize sinks before using

TNT’S BAR
2602 N Belt

No observations

GREEN HILLS INC #2
3225 N Belt Hwy

Observations
– Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* -An employee shall not, eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection can not result. Drinks must have lids and straws to prevent hand to mouth contact. -1. No smoking in building
-Moved to walk in cooler as cooler is being repaired
– Food Storage -At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.
– Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions -Clean walls, floors, ceiling on a regular basis.
– Repairing -The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination -1. several areas in meat area need to be addressed, will on sanitation first

THE OFFICE
815 S Belt Hwy

Observations
– Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition -Dirty air vents in the restrooms and bar -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, ventlation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge -Clean all dirty air vents to prevent contamination of food

UNIVERSAL TROPICAL MARKET
300 S Belt Ste A

No observations

HAWKINS 66
6401 Memorial Hwy

Observations
– Nonfood-Contact Surfaces -Chipped counter top by the pop machine -Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. -Replace counter top to make it smooth and easily cleanable
– Repairing -Hole in the wall in the restroom. Cracked floor 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 -Repair wall to prevent pest infestation and to make it smooth and easily cleanable. Replace damaged floor tiles

CHANGEZ TO WELLNESS
6211 King Hill

DAIRY QUEEN #1
3202 St Joseph Ave

No observations

GREEN HILLS INC #2, GREEN HILLS DELI
3225 N Belt Hwy

Observations
– Food Labels -Food packaged in a food establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101 – Food Labeling, and 9 CFR 317 Labeling, Marking Devices, and Containers.
– Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils -Hood vent and filters need to be cleaned to maintain proper air flow and to prevent grease dripping into foods.
– Receptacles -Need to be cleaned to help with pest control and odors.

SALVATION ARMY
618 S 6th St

Observations
– Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required -Clean wares are dried using a towel -Must be air dried and not dried with a towel or paper towel -All cleaned food contact surfaces must be air dried
– Good Repair and Calibration -Dishwasher temperature gauges do not work -Must be repaired as soon as possible -Replace temperature gauges
– Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition -Dirty air vents in the kitchen -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, ventlation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge -Clean air vents to prevent contamination of food

TACO BELL #24472
3301 N Belt Hwy

Observations
– Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions -Clean walls, floors, ceiling on a regular basis. -1. Clean tiles, or replace, clean tiles next to air vents also.
– Covering Receptacles -Dumpster must have a tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food establishment for pest control and odors

TACO BELL #24467
320 N Belt Hwy

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

MR GOODCENTS SUBS & PASTA #1023
4315 Commonwealth Ct

Observations
– Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition -Dirty air vent in the kitchen -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, ventlation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge -Clean air vents to protect food from contamination

SAMS CLUB #4920, SAM’S CLUB DELI
5201 N Belt Hwy Ste A

No observations

TACO BELL #24468
3403 S Belt Hwy

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, ventlation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge
– Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions -Clean walls, floors, ceiling on a regular basis.

PAPA JOHNS PIZZA #1802
1808 N Belt Hwy

No observations

SONIC DRIVE IN NB
3110 N Belt Hwy

Observations
-Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions -Clean walls, floors, ceiling on a regular basis. -1. Clean under shelves in wic
– 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

RADISSON HOTEL
103 S 3rd

Observations
– Repairing -Missing ceiling tiles in the kitchen -The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination -Replace missing ceiling tiles to prevent contamination of food

CORBY PLACE SENIOR LIVING
422 Felix

No observations

CHICK-FIL-A
5303 N Belt Hwy

No observations

BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL & BAR
5403 N Belt Hwy, Suite 101

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

GREEN HILLS FIFTH AVE
1004 Fifth Ave
Observations
– Package Integrity.* -Dented cans and a can with missing label on the shelves -Open packages, dent or swollen cans, unlabeled products, leaking products, contaminated packaging must be removed from sale and placed in a area clearly marked for damaged/returns/unsalable items -Dented cans and cans with no labels must be removed from the shelves

CHEDDARS CASUAL CAFE
5302 N Belt Hwy

No observations

BANDANAS BAR B Q
4225 Frederick Ave

Observations
– Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -All food contact surfaces and equipment that contacts food must clean, free of debris, and sanitized after each use -1. Ice machine and can opener were once again dirty, this is a repeat violation. Was corrected during inspection.
– Good Repair and Proper Adjustment -Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications
– Mechanical. If necessary to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes, mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided. -Was order on last inspection to vent or remove to roof, this was not done, so health permit will not be renewed until order is followed.

BETTYS CAFE
6307 King Hill Ave

No observations

BARBOSAS EAST, BARBOSAS EAST
4804A Frederick Ave

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. -1. Sides of high chairs are getting crusty
– Repairing -The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination -1. Floor tiles missing by warewasher

COUNTRY CAFE EXPRESS
802 Mitchell

No observations

CAFE ACOUSTIC INC – D & G Pub
2605 Frederick

Observations
– Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. -Each handwashing lavatory or group of 2 adjacent lavatories shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. -No soap at second hand sink in the kitchen -Supply soap at handsinks at all time -Must have soap at all sinks

54TH STREET GRILL & BAR
5103 N Belt Hwy

APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL
4004 Frederick Ave

TAQUERIA HUARACHERIA
3830 King Hill

Observations
– Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding.* -Hot food is held below 135.0 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 -Hot food must be held at proper temperature throughput the shifts. Use a calibrated thermometer to check temperature. If temperature falls below 135.0 degrees, food must be reheated one time to 165.0 and returned to hot holding
– Using a Handwashing Facility. -Sink is used to store dirty utensils and wiping cloth -A handwashing facility may not be used for any purposes other than handwashing -Do not use for unintended purposes

HI HO BAR & GRILL BAR
1817 Frederick Ave

Observations
– Covering Receptacles -Waste receptacles in the kitchen are not covered -Dumpster must have a tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food establishment for pest control and odors -Cover waste receptacles to prevent fly infestations

MI FAMILIA
2420 Frederick

TRIUMPH-UNITED VENDING
5302 Stockyards

Observations
– Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition -Dirty air vents -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, ventlation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge -Clean air vents to prevent contamination of food

MOKASKA COFFEE COMPANY
617 Felix

Observations
– Hand Drying Provision. -No paper towels at hand sink -Each hand washing sink or group of adjacent sinks shall be provided with disposable hand towels, dryer, or other acceptable means to dry hands. -Paper towels must be at hand sink at all times

Eat Fit Go
5301 N Belt Hwy Suite 113

No observations

INTERSERV – WESLEY CENTER
200 Cherokee

Observations
– Repairing -Cracked floor 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 -Replace tiles to restore floor to a smooth and easily cleanable condition

CITY OF ST JOSEPH CIVIC ARENA
100 N 4TH ST

No observations

PANCHEROS
3702C Frederick Ave

Observations
– Using a Handwashing Facility. -A handwashing facility may not be used for any purposes other than handwashing

Group to host forum for those who have lost loved ones through suicide

Posted on June 5, 2017

A new support group is hoping to give those dealing with the loss of a loved one through suicide a safe place to talk about issues with the hope that it may lead to healing.

Project Hope will hold its first meeting Monday at 5:30 p.m. at Living Community of St. Joseph located at 1202 Heartland Road. Cheri Dedman with Project Hope said they plan to host meetings going forward on the first Monday of each month.

“Your perspective on life really changes because somebody that you love has decided to end their life and it does pose a lot of questions. It makes most people rethink their life, about who they are, and their purpose and how they can get to a point where they feel like they can live normally again,” Dedman said.

She said the meeting is free and open to all adult survivors of suicide.

“Nothing is required. Just come where people have a common sorrow and find out if this might be a way that you can begin the healing process,” she said.

The program is not faith-based, or counseling or clinical. Dedman said it is a support group.

“As a facilitator I’m just there to listen. I’m probably not going to have anything to offer other than hope. If we need referrals there’s plenty of places that we can refer people for counseling,” she said. “We’re not designed to grieve alone. That is, I think one of the biggest areas with suicide loss is that people isolate themselves and they’re alone. What Project Hope is all about is community.”

For more information on Project Hope CLICK HERE.

Man held without bail after allegedly attacking woman in her home

Posted on June 5, 2017

A St. Joe man is being held without bail after allegedly attacking a woman in her bedroom last week.

Lorenzo Lucas was arrested on Friday and a judge denied bail. According to court documents, Lucas is accused of attacking the victim in her home on North 36th St. June 1.

The affidavit asserts the defendant “…pulled the victm out of bed by the hair and punched her in the face several times.”

“Lorenzo choked the victim and threatened to shoot her in the head with a silver 9mm pistol if she tried to leave the bedroom,” according to the affidavit. Police say the victim suffered serious injuries, and was diagnosed with a broken nose and fractured cheek.

Lucas is scheduled to appear before Associate Circuit Judge Rebecca Spencer on Tuesday, June 6, at 8:15am. He is charged with second degree domestic assault, a class-d felony.

Parents remain in custody after child-neglect arrest

Posted on June 5, 2017June 5, 2017

A St. Joe couple remain in jail after their arrest Thursday on child-endangerment charges. Police said they responded last week to a call of a child with bleeding feet. According to court filings, a youngster was found to have severely infected toes on both feet. The victim had to be admitted to the hospital because of the seriousness of the infection.

Edward and Margaret Maples are each charged with a class-d felony count of endangering the welfare of a child. Bail was set at $2,500 with a $500 cash deposit. The pair are scheduled to appear before Associate Judge Keith Marquart on Tuesday.

According to the probable cause affidavit, the victim and an older sibling have been removed from the home several times in the past for child neglect.

Northwest offering online accelerated master’s in education, MBA degrees

Posted on June 5, 2017

Northwest Administration Building. Photo courtesy Darren Whitley/Northwest Missouri State University

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University announced it is expanding its offerings of online programs to include six new accelerated degree programs, including three Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) degrees and three Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees.

According to a news release, Northwest now offers a M.S.Ed. in special education, M.S.Ed. in curriculum and instruction and a M.S.Ed. in educational leadership. One hundred percent of each program is offered online, accelerated with seven-week courses and priced at $325 per credit hour.

The MBA in general management, MBA in marketing and MBA in human resources management programs also are accelerated and offered completely online with seven-week courses and at a tuition rate of $400 per credit hour.

For more information, visit online.nwmissouri.edu.

Sunny with a high near 90 today

Posted on June 5, 2017

Dry weather returns to the area with one more warm day with highs in the upper 80s. More seasonable readings are expected midweek. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming north northeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Tonight: Patchy fog after 4 a.m. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 60. East northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

Tuesday: Patchy fog before 7 a.m. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 81. East northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. East wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy.

President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for State of Missouri

Posted on June 4, 2017June 3, 2017

The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Friday that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Missouri to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding from April 28 to May 11, 2017.

The action by President Donald Trump makes federal funding available to affected individuals in 27 counties.

(Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Douglas, Dunklin, Franklin, Gasconade, Howell, Jasper, Jefferson, Madison, Maries, McDonald, Newton, Oregon, Osage, Ozark, Pemiscot, Phelps, Pulaski, Reynolds, Ripley, Shannon, St. Louis, Stone, Taney, and Texas counties)

Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.

Federal funding is available to state and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities damaged by the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding in Barry, Barton, Bollinger, Butler, Camden, Carter, Cedar, Christian, Cole, Crawford, Dade, Dallas, Dent, Douglas, Dunklin, Franklin, Gasconade, Howell, Iron, Jefferson, Lawrence, Madison, Maries, McDonald, Miller, Morgan, Newton, Oregon, Osage, Ozark, Perry, Phelps, Pike, Pulaski, Ralls, Reynolds, Ripley, Shannon, St. Louis, Stone, Taney, Texas, Washington, Wayne, Webster, and Wright counties.

Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.

Michael L. Parker has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. Parker said additional designations may be made at a later date if warranted by the results of damage assessments.

Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated area can apply for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Disaster assistance applicants, who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY, should call 1-800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.

Persistent drunk-driving suspect granted bail

Posted on June 4, 2017June 4, 2017

A judge has granted bail for a man charged as a persistent offender with felony drunk driving.

Associate Judge Keith Marquart originally ruled that Michael McCarty was a danger to the community and denied bail. But after McCarty waived his preliminary hearing on Thursday, Marquart relented, and allowed the defendant to post a $1,000 surety bond. By Sunday, McCarty was still in custody.

Officials say Michael McCarty has at least three prior DWI convictions. A court affidavit says witnesses spotted a motorist swerving between lanes and stopping and appearing to pass out along Lovers Lane May 10. Officers say they found him in the back of his vehicle with the keys in his hands. As we reported, the vehicle was parked on the wrong side of the street in the traffic lane, according to the court document.

Police said they smelled “…the odor of adult beverage on his person and in the vehicle.” The affidavit says arresting officer found a half-gallon bottle of vodka in the vehicle, which was more than half empty. He allegedly told officers he “…just wanted to drive around and get wasted for his birthday, and admitted to driving.” Police say he refused a breath test at the scene. Officials say he was also driving without a license.

Judge Marquart ordered McCarty bound over for trial in Circuit Court. Arraignment is scheduled June 19 at 8:30 a.m. before Circuit Judge Patrick Robb.