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UPDATE: Flooding and closed roads in northwest Missouri

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Several more roads have opened and several more have also closed due to high water across northwest Missouri. Please see the list below for all roads closed due to flooding.

Situations can change quickly, especially during flooding. More roads could flood without warning. Motorists are reminded to stay alert and to not drive through any water over the roadway. It only takes six inches of water (or less!) to lose control of your vehicle and possibly be swept into rising floodwaters. Any time there is water over the roadway, there may be unseen damage to the road surface below. Do not drive through water over a roadway or around construction barricades. MoDOT encourages all motorists to Turn Around! Don’t Drown!

To keep up with the latest road closures for flooding, incidents and roadwork, the Missouri Department of Transportation provides a Traveler Information Map at www.modot.org.

NOW CLOSED:

Buchanan County

  • Route DD southwest of Gower between Route E and Horn Rd. (Malden Creek)
  • Route H in Agency at Route FF (Platte River)
  • Route MM Between Old Frame and Loutermilch Road (Platte River)
  • Route C from U.S. Route 36 to Saxton Easton Road (Platte River)

Carroll County

  • Route 10 from County Road 22 to County Road 231 (Moss Creek)

Chariton County

  • Route E from just east of Rothville to Route JJ (West Yellow Creek)
  • Route D from Mussel Fork Avenue to Route DD (Mussel Fork)

Daviess County

  • Route AA from Route Z to Forest Avenue (Grand River)

Linn County

  • Route C east of Shelby between Route CC and Jaguar Dr. (West Yellow Creek)
  • Route B east of Route Y to Route 5 (Locust Creek)
  • Route WW between Route NN and NE 20th Street (Mussel Fork)

Livingston County

  • Route C west of Dawn between County Road 420 and Route DD (Shoal Creek)
  • Route D south of Ludlow from County Road 430 and one-half mile south of Ludlow (Shoal Creek)
  • Route DD east of Ludlow between one-half mile east of Route D and one-half mile east of Route C (Shoal Creek)
  • Route CC between U.S. Route 36 to County Road 244 (Grand River)

Putnam County

  • Route 129 at Mendota from 352nd Road to 353rd Road (Shoal Creek)

Kansas woman got order to sell meth in a call from the county jail

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A Kansas woman was sentenced Wednesday to four years in federal prison on a drug trafficking charge. U.S. Attorney Tom Beall said she sold a pound of methamphetamine under orders from a man jailed for drug trafficking.

Kraysalias Lynn Bernhardt, 21, Clearwater Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of using a telephone in furtherance of drug trafficking. In her plea, she admitted that on Jan. 16, 2016, she talked by phone with co-defendant Samuel Below, who was being held in the Sedgwick County Jail in Wichita. Below told her to sell methamphetamine that he was storing at her residence. Following his direction, she sold a pound of meth.

Below was sentenced in December to 10 years in federal prison.

Emerald Ash Borer confirmed in Doniphan County

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eabThe Kansas Department of Agriculture along with the U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer in Doniphan County, Kansas.

On March 31, 2017, several larvae were removed by KDA staff from an ash tree in a native stand of timber in rural Doniphan County near the town of Bendena.

Regulatory officials with USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s Plant Protection and Quarantine confirmed the presence of the pest on April 4.

After confirmation, Kansas will expand the EAB quarantine, currently in place in Atchison, Douglas, Jefferson, Johnson, Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties, to include Doniphan County to help slow the spread of EAB in Kansas. If Kansans outside of the quarantined areas think any of their trees may have the pest, they should notify KDA immediately at (785) 564-6698 or KDA.ppwc@ks.gov.

Emerald ash borer, a pest of ash trees native to Asia, was first discovered in North America near Detroit, Michigan, in summer 2002. Since that time, the pest has killed millions of ash trees in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

KDA is committed to serving Kansas farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses, and to protecting the state’s natural resources. All Kansans will play an important role in monitoring for EAB. In cooperation with the USDA, the Kansas Forest Service and K-State Research and Extension, KDA plans to host educational meetings in Doniphan County to provide information and to ensure that all necessary facilities and individuals are equipped to treat and dispose of EAB-infested material properly.

To learn the most current information on the quarantine, visit http://agriculture.ks.gov/EAB. To learn more about EAB, visit www.emeraldashborer.info.

Kansas man receives two consecutive life sentences for Jessica’s Law crimes

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A Kansas man was sentenced to two consecutive sentences of life in prison without the possibility of parole for 50 years for sex crimes against a child.

David Wayne Tidball, 54, of Wakeeney was sentenced in Trego County District Court by Chief Judge Glenn R. Braun. In addition to the two consecutive life sentences, Tidball was also sentenced to a third life sentence and a total of 164 additional months for other charges to be served concurrently with the life sentences.

Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said Tidball was convicted by a Trego County jury last month of three counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, three counts of child abuse, one count of aggravated intimidation of a victim, one count of lewd and lascivious behavior and two counts of promoting obscenity to a minor. Three of the convictions fall under Jessica’s Law because the victims were under 14 years of age. The convictions stemmed from crimes occurring between July 2013 and July 2015.

Missouri Western Opera Workshop presents “The Marriage of Figaro” this weekend

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figaro1aYoung professional opera singers will join Missouri Western State University students and faculty and current and former area music teachers in a Missouri Western Opera Workshop production of Mozart’s comic opera, “The Marriage of Figaro.”

The opera will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 7, 8 and 9 at Restoration Church, 117 Francis Street in Downtown St. Joseph. Free-will donations will be accepted at the door to fund future Opera Workshop productions.

The cast of 14 will perform in 18th century period costumes with orchestra, including members of the St. Joseph Symphony. The opera will be performed in Italian with English surtitles and English dialogue.

Dr. Susan Carter, director of vocal studies, is the production’s director, and Dr. Matthew Edwards, director of keyboard studies, will conduct the orchestra. For more information, contact the Department of Music at 816-271-4420 or opera@missouriwestern.edu.

Award-winning poet to perform at Missouri Western

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Award-winning poet Nikki Giovanni will give a public reading of her work at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 6, in the Potter Hall Theater on the campus of Missouri Western State University.

“The Mochila Review Presents: In the Shadow of Nikki Giovanni” is free and open to the public.

Giovanni will sign copies of her books during a reception following the reading.

Giovanni is one of the world’s most well-known African-American poets, with more than 30 published books of poetry, nonfiction, and children’s literature. A seven-time recipient of the NAACP Image Award, she has authored three New York Times and Los Angeles Times bestsellers, been a finalist for the National Book Award, and been named one of Oprah Winfrey’s “25 Living Legends.” She is a University Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech University.

Copies of the Spring 2017 issue of The Mochila Review, Missouri Western’s national undergraduate journal, will also be available at the event. The issue features an interview with Giovanni, who served as guest judge for Mochila’s annual contest for undergraduate writers. Giovanni will announce the contest winner, from more than 80 applicants, in January 2017.

“We’re star-struck that one of our staff’s very favorite authors will not only appear in our journal, but also at Missouri Western,” said Dr. Marianne Kunkel, editor of The Mochila Review. “This event is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our students to meet a successful writer whose poetry is as relevant as ever, and I’m thrilled to carry on a tradition at our university of supporting and celebrating the arts.”

Giovanni’s appearance is made possible through generous support from Missouri Western’s President’s and Provost’s Offices, its Department of English and Modern Languages, its Center for Multicultural Education, and the St. Joseph Public Library.

Obituaries April 1-3

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Paul David Behler
1948-2017

behler-paul-obitphotoPaul David Behler, 69, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017, surrounded by his closest family.
He was born January 21, 1948 in Atchison, Kansas to George and Wilda (Carson) Behler, they preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death is his brother, George Kent Behler.
Paul was a truck driver for CFI for many years, then retired as a dispatcher from Mid Cities January 2013.
He enjoyed hunting, traveling, working in his garage and spending time with his granddaughters. Paul was a proud and loving father, grandfather, brother and friend.
Survivors include daughters, Cissy Behler and Michelle Reents; granddaughters, Amelia Behler, Emma and Faith Polley; brother, Grimes Behler; sisters, Leila McConnaughey, Edythe Myers (Bill), Lois Betts, Pamela Westbrook (Ron), Sharon Gladman, Linda McCray (Larry); numerous nieces and nephews.
It was at Paul’s request that he be cremated. The family will gather with friends 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Old Huron Cemetery, Huron Kansas. The family will accept flowers and donations in care of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Patricia Lee Dodds
1926-2017

unnamedPatricia Lee (Grover) Dodds, (90), most recently of Onaga, Kansas, died Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the Community Hospital in Onaga.
She was born June 28, 1926, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. Her parents were Orrin and Opal (Day) Grover. She attended Pleasant Valley Grade School and graduated from Onaga High School in 1944.
Patricia married her childhood sweetheart, Courtland Warren Dodds on October 25, 1944. They were married in her parents’ home in Onaga. She spent most of her adult life in Seneca, Kansas; winters in Texas, and later retired to Climax Springs, MO, before returning to Onaga.
She was employed by Santa Fe Railroad of Topeka, Todd Tractor Company of Seneca, and served as the Deputy County Treasurer for Nemaha County. Patricia was also a homemaker for many years.
Patricia enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.
She was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Onaga. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star.
She is survived by her husband Courtland. Other survivors include two daughters, Diane (John) Harkness, Maple Hill, KS; Connie (Richard) Flammang, Climax Springs, MO; three grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and one great-great grandson. Patricia was especially attached to her granddaughter, Tracey Talley.
Her parents preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 6th at the First Congregational, UCC in Onaga. Visitation will be from 1:00 until service time. Burial will follow in the Onaga Cemetery. Patricia will lie in state Wednesday and until noon Thursday at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga.

Virginia M. Sheridan
1927-2017

ST. JOSEPH, MO – Virginia (Forbes) Sheridan, 90, of St. Joseph, Missouri died Sunday, April 2, 2017 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Virginia was born on January 30, 1927 in Wathena, Kansas to Russell and Edith (Wilson) Forbes. She lived in Elwood until moving to St. Joseph in 1993. Virginia worked and retired from J C Penny in St. Joseph.
Virginia is a member of the First Baptist Church in Wathena and the American Baptist Women of the church.
She married Gerald “Jerry” Sheridan on June 8, 1946 in Elwood, Kansas. He preceded her in death on January 29, 2003. Virginia was also preceded by her parents.
She is survived by daughter, Pat Hughes (Les) of Topeka, Kansas;
Sons; Steven Bruce (Janet) Sheridan and Tim Sheridan both of St. Joseph, MO;
4 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren;
Sisters; Dixie Paden of Wathena;
June Handley of St. Joseph, Missouri;
Brothers; Russell (Eddie) Forbes of Wathena;
Phil Forbes of Richardson, Texas;
Numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends.
FUNERAL: Friday, April 7, 2017 – 11:00 A.M.
At: First Baptist Church – Wathena
Interment: Bellemont Cemetery – Wathena
Visitation: 1 hour prior at 10:00 A.M at the church. Friends may call after 2 P.M. Wednesday at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to the First Baptist Church or the American Baptist Women of the church.

Kathleen “Kate” Green
1925-2017

green-nettie-k-obitphotoKathleen “Kate” Green, 91, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday April 3, 2017.
She was born October 11, 1925 in Edgerton, Missouri to Herbert and Edith (Williams) DeMoss they preceded her in death.
Kate married James Green December 24, 1941 he preceded her in death August 1, 2016.
She was a beautician for many years then later worked for Mosaic Life Care.
Kate enjoyed going to Joyce Rae Patterson Senior Center.
She was also preceded in death by her sister, Maxine Ping.
Survivors include daughters, Rose Dallen, St Joseph, Joyce Carnes (Larry) Smithville; sons, James Green II, St Joseph and Bill Green (Amber) St Joseph; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great–great-grandchild.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Dearborn Community Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Joyce Rae Patterson Senior Center. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Katherine “Armilda” Dawe
1922-2017

Troy, Kansas – Katherine “Armilda” Dawe, 94, of Troy, Kansas passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 at her home.
Armilda was born on May 2, 1922 to Robert & Emma (Shalz) Miller.
She was a member of the St. Charles Catholic Church & the St. Ann’s Altar Society of Troy. Armilda worked for Sees Candy Store in California, Rexall Drug Store, Knapp’s Grocery Store & retired from DCEC as a Para.
Armilda married William “Bud” Henry Dawe Jr. on August 31, 1942 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on June 22, 2003. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Brothers, Francis, Edward & Paul Miller, sister, Leona Morrison & 2 infant sisters, Helen & Mary.
Survivors: daughters, Deanna Sieve;
Rebecca Barreca;
Willa Weisel;
Jackie Linck;
6 Grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren;
Sisters – Bertha McCarvell, Pat Dawson, Marceline Plumlee, Linda Schneider & Agnes Wertin;
Brothers, Nick Miller & Wilbur Miller;
Numerous nieces & nephews.
Her best friend Curly
Funeral Mass: 10:30 A.M. Saturday, April 8, 2017
At the St. Charles Catholic Church in Troy, Kansas
Rosary: 6 P.M. Friday evening at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Kansas, with visitation to follow until 8 P.M. Friends may call after 9 A.M. Friday.
Burial: Mount Olive Cemetery, Troy, Kansas
Memorials: Troy Ambulance Fund, St. Charles Catholic Church or the Troy Library.

Bethany woman seriously injured in crash

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mshpLogoA Bethany woman was seriously injured in a one vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 71-year-old Sharon K. Johnson was driving a 1997 Dodge Ram truck north on West 205th Avenue just south of Bethany around 4:10 p.m., when the vehicle skidded off the east side of the road. Johnson overcorrected, the vehicle returned to the road, began to skid on the gravel and went off the east side of the road and overturned.

Johnson was taken by ambulance to Harrison County Community Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. According to the crash report, she was not wearing a seatbelt.

Warmer temps and no rain until Sunday

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weather-4-6After 13 consecutive days of at least a trace of precipitation, things will finally dry out through Saturday and warm up in the process. Highs today will remain below normal in the mid to upper 50s but will return to near normal Friday with highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service: 

Today: Sunny, with a high near 57. North northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tonight: Clear, with a low around 33. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. South wind 9 to 13 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 75. South southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

 

Buchanan County roads closed due to flooding

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Road closedSeveral roads in Buchanan County are closed due to flooding.

Buchanan County Emergency Management Dir., Bill Brinton said the following roads are closed in the Eastern District:

The Eastern District of Buchanan County reports that the following roads are closed due to flooding:

Closed on 4/4/2017

  • 112th SE
  • 80th SE
  • Rock Creek SE

Closed on 4/5/2017

  • SE 115
  • SE Horn
  • SE 130
  • SE123rd
  • SE Chestnut
  • NE 135
  • NE 139
  • SE Saxton Easton
  • SE Kemmer

 

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