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High fire danger a concern today and tomorrow

Posted on December 29, 2016

High fire danger is a concern over the next couple days with gusty winds around 20 to 25 mph at times. Dry conditions and dry grasses across the area will make it difficult to control any fires that ignite. Outdoor burning is strongly cautioned against on Thursday and Friday. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

Tonight: Clear, with a low around 23. West northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Light south southwest wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. North wind 7 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

New Year’s Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

Sunday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 1 a.m., then a chance of snow between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m., then a chance of rain and snow after 5 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday: A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday Night: A chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.

Woman charged in Kansas with hitting man with crowbar

Posted on December 28, 2016

Mary Canaday (Salina Post) — Mary Canaday
(Salina Post)

(Salina Post) – An argument ended Christmas Day with the arrest of a 48-year-old woman on requested charges of aggravated battery.

Salina Police Captain Mike Sweeney said officers were sent to a home in the 900 block of Gypsum around 2:30 Sunday afternoon on the report of a disturbance.

31-year-old James French called police after Mary A. Canaday allegedly began hitting him with a crowbar during an argument. French did have an abrasion on his arm.

Canaday was also charged with possession of methamphetamine, when officers found a small amount of meth in a pocket.

City collecting Christmas Trees for disposal

Posted on December 28, 2016December 29, 2016

Christmas Tree disposal. Photo by Nadia Thacker

The City of St. Joseph is now accepting live Christmas Trees for disposal.

Residents can drop off their trees until January 17 at Drake Softball Complex located at 22nd and SW Parkway. The city said there is no cost to drop off trees but they are asking people to make sure all ornaments are removed as well as tree stands and that there is no tinsel or other decorations.

It’s a service the city provides every year. The Parks Department said the trees will be hauled away to the landfill. The trees will be ran through a chipper for composting.

Buchanan County family heading to Disney after lottery win

Posted on December 28, 2016

A local family plans to go to Disney World with their lottery winnings.

According to the Missouri Lottery, Janessa Johnson won $100,000 on a scratcher ticket she bought Dec. 15 at On The Go located at 2014 S. Belt Highway in St. Joseph.

“I couldn’t believe what I scratched, that I was seeing it right,” Johnson said in the news release.

According to the Missouri Lottery, Johnson is an ophthalmic technician. Johnson said she and her husband plan to surprise their four kids with news of the Disney trip, which will be their first big family vacation together.

In fiscal year 2016, players in Buchanan County won more than $10.6 million in Missouri Lottery prizes. An additional $4.1 million from Lottery proceeds went to education programs in the county, and $1.2 million was paid in retailer incentives.

Cameron man injured in Caldwell County crash

Posted on December 28, 2016

A 81-year-old Cameron man was taken to the hospital Tuesday morning after a crash in Caldwell County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, John Riffle was driving a 2013 Ford Escape northbound on Sale Barn Rd. about 2 miles east of Cameron shortly after 9 a.m. when he failed to negotiate a curve and ran off onto a secondary road. The patrol said Riffle’s vehicle then went off the east side of that road, hit a ditch and rolled over coming to rest back on its wheels. Riffle was transported by ambulance to Cameron Regional Medical Center for treatment of what was described as moderate injuries.

Maysville man injured in crash with tree

Posted on December 28, 2016December 28, 2016

A man was taken to the hospital Monday night after his vehicle hit a tree in DeKalb County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 29-year-old Bradley Driller of Maysville was driving a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis northbound on Mo. 33 shortly before 11 p.m. The patrol said his vehicle went off the east side of the roadway, down a grass embankment and hit a tree. Driller was transported by ambulance to Cameron Regional Medical Center with what was described as a moderate injury. He was not reported to be wearing a seat belt.

Daytime temps in the 40s for the rest of the work week

Posted on December 28, 2016

While this is in no way a long-range forecast for snow to return to the area, there are some climatological signals suggesting that cold conditions will return to the area just after the new year. The same climate signals are also pointing toward perhaps a slightly more active precipitation pattern. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. South southwest wind 5 to 11 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 23. West northwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 49. South wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

New Year’s Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

Sunday Night: A chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

Man charged after I-29 standoff in Platte County

Posted on December 27, 2016December 27, 2016

A man has been charged in Platte County after a more than 4 hour long standoff Friday that shutdown I-29.

Khrurshed Haydarov, 25 of Pennsylvania was charged Christmas Eve with a felony for making a terrorist threat. That charge stems from an incident that took place Friday in Platte County.

As we previously reported, authorities took an armed trucker into custody after an hours-long standoff at a rest stop on I-29 in Platte County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the standoff began shortly before 9 a.m. following reports of a man pointing a rifle at traffic. Authorities evacuated the rest area, leaving only the unidentified trucker and officers.

According to court documents, after a caller reported a person allegedly pointing a long gun out of the window and ‘trackin’ cars a deputy with the Platte County Sheriff’s Office believed he saw Haydarov pointing the barrel of a shot gun out the driver’s side window at passing cars.

“After several hours and many attempts to get Haydarov to respond to negotiators, the decision was made to breach a window on the sleeper cab on the passenger side of the tractor. He moved to the front of the cab sat in the driver’s eat, grabbed a long gun from the right of where he was sitting and threw it backward to the sleeper compartment of the tractor,” said Det. Nancy Penrod. “When he was handcuffed the deputies noticed a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage.”

No injuries were reported. Haydarov’s blood alcohol content was reported at .0381.

Haydarov is being held on $100,000 cash on bail in the Platte County Jail.

Obituaries December 22-23

Posted on December 27, 2016

Janet Marie Kelly
1950-2016

Janet Marie Kelly, 66, Atchison, Kansas, died Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care surrounded by her loving family. Janet was a resident for the last year at the Atchison Medicalodge where she met and made many friends.
Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Benedict Church with Abbot Barnabas Senecal, OSB as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A parish rosary will be recited on Tuesday, December 27th at 6:30 P.M. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with visitation to follow until 8:00 P.M. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Benedict Catholic School-Technology Department or Maur Hill-Mt. Academy and may be left in care of the funeral home.
Janet was born on March 17, 1950 in Atchison, Kansas the daughter of Edward M. and Jeanne (Smith) Kelly. She attended St. Benedict Elementary School, Mount St. Scholastica Academy and graduated from Atchison High School. She attended Benedictine College.
She and Roger L. Gibson were united in marriage on May 31, 1969 at St. Benedict’s Church in Atchison, Kansas. Mr. Gibson preceded her in death on May 2, 2009.
Janet briefly worked at Rockwell International and was a homemaker. She later took a position as the Executive Director of the Atchison Red Cross where she served for 24 years before her retirement in 2005.
She was a member of St. Benedict Parish. She enjoyed reading, putting together puzzles, watching movies, crocheting, playing cards, and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include three daughters, Amy M. (Timothy) Herman, Scott City, KS, Megan E. (Todd) Erpelding, Atchison, KS, Jill A. (Ryan) Thorne, Effingham, KS, two sons, Lawrence Wayne (Shannon) Gibson, Desoto, KS, Edward M. (Amanda) Gibson, Atchison, KS, ten grandchildren, Jessica, Connor, and Sean Gibson, Brady, Kevin and Natalie Herman, Cora Thorne, Jordan, Allison, and Hailey Gibson, three sisters, Carol Niemann, Rushville, MO, Sheila Gartenmayer, Atchison, KS, Laura Kelly, Effingham, KS, one brother, Dennis Kelly, Topeka, KS.
She was preceded in death by her parents.

Richard “Dick” W. Reynolds
1954-2016

Richard William “Dick” Reynolds, 62, Atchison, Kansas died Thursday, December 22, 2016 at the Atchison Hospital.
The body has been cremated. A visitation with the family will be Friday, December 30, 2016 from 6:00 – 7:30 P.M. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to assist the family with funeral expenses and may be left in care of the funeral home.
Dick was born September 30, 1954 in Atchison, Kansas the son of James Richard and Virginia Agee Reynolds. He attended Atchison Public Elementary Schools and Atchison High School.
He and Cindy K. Kopf were united in marriage on April 19, 2002 in Atchison, Kansas.
Dick was employed as a heavy equipment operator for over forty years with the Bromley Quarry Company in Atchison until his retirement.
Survivors include his wife, Cindy K. Reynolds of the couple’s home in Atchison, KS; a son, Jimmy Reynolds, Farmington, KS; four step-sons, Carl Chandler, Lincoln, NE; Tommy Hall, Lincoln, NE; Jason Williams, Lincoln, NE; Gary Williams, II, Atchison, KS; a step-daughter, Katrina Reynolds, Leavenworth, KS; a sister, Judy Gillmore, Atchison, KS; fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, James Richard Reynolds, III.

Toshiko Smith
1934-2016

Toshiko Smith, 82, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born May 11, 1934 in Japan to Fukumatsu and Asano Akiyama.
She married Paul Addison Smith in 1956, and he preceded her in death in 1969.
Toshiko was very proud of her children, she took pride in an immaculate home, and always had the most beautiful flowers.
She was also preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include children, Rick Smith of St. Joseph, MO, Jim Smith (Carla) of Phoenix, AZ, Phil Smith-White (Gaylen) of St. Joseph, MO, and John Smith (Helen) of Glendale, AZ; grandchildren, Anthony, Chris, Gail, Tyler, Erika, and Erin; and seven great-grandchildren.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Memorial Park Cemetery. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Alzheimers Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Lois “Jeannie” Jean Hager
1947-2016

Lois Jean “Jeannie” Hager, 69, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital in Saint Joseph. She was born July 1, 1947 in Bethany, Missouri daughter of Maxine & Forest Miles. She married Robert “Bob” Hager on August 1, 1975, and he survives of the home. She graduated from Bethany High School, and worked at Mosaic as an Insurance Associate. She loved taking care of her grandchildren and flower gardening. She was preceded in death by her father, Forest Miles. She is survived by husband, Robert “Bob” Hager of the home, mother, Maxine Miles of Gillman City, MO, two sons, Monty (Kari) Cook of DeKalb, MO and Doug (Niki) Cook of St. Joseph, MO, daughter, Gina (Kenny) Guillotte of Kansas City, MO, 6 grandchildren, Andrea, Kaden, Matthew, Lainie, Claira, and Violet, 1 great grandchild, Maverick, two brothers, Chuck (Doris) Miles of Bethany, MO and Butch (Sharon) Miles of Bethany, MO, sister, Louise Cox of Orem, UT. Ms. Hager will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. No services or visitation at this time.

Mildred Maxine Sands
1922-2016

Mildred Maxine Sands, 94, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, December 23, 2016 in a Saint Joseph health care center. She was born April 3, 1922 in Jackson County, Missouri. She worked at Quaker Oats. She collected Maxine Dolls, and always had a smile on her face. She was a member of the Bell Ringers for Salvation Army, and she attended the Home League meetings and sold the “War Cry.” She was a member of the Faith Valley Church of God. Maxine was preceded in death by her husbands, Earl Sands, Fred Reinschmidt, and Henry Gremar. She is survived by daughters, Emma (Terry) Durfee, Freda Reinschmidt, and Betty (Wesley) Reed, 6 grandchildren, Rose, Rachel, Lori, Debb Lovelady, Scott (Ashley) Durfee, and Todd (Jessica) Durfee. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, December 30, 2016 at 2:00 PM at the Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. She will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Sally Leahnora Dishman (Shelton)
1948-2016

Sally Leahnora Dishman (Shelton) was born Thursday, December 2nd, 1948; and passed away Friday, December 23rd, 2016 in Death Atchison, Kansas. Visitation Tuesday, December 27th, 2016, 1:00pm – 2:00pm. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Chapel. Services Tuesday, December 27th, 2016, 2:00pm. Officiating Rev. Nancy J Kollhoff. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Chapel.

Six fatalities reported in Missouri over Christmas holiday

Posted on December 27, 2016December 27, 2016

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports six people died in traffic crashes over the Christmas holiday counting period–from 6 p.m. on Friday, December 23, 2016 to 11:59 p.m. on Monday, December 26, 2016. The Patrol investigated 260 traffic crashes, which included 86 injuries and the six fatalities. Troopers also arrested 68 people for driving while impaired and made 40 drug arrests over the Christmas holiday. There were no boating crashes or drownings over the 2016 counting period.

During last year’s Christmas holiday counting period, the Patrol investigated 282 traffic crashes, which included 78 injuries and two fatalities. In addition, troopers arrested 47 people for driving while intoxicated. There was one boating crash with no injuries or fatalities, and 11 people drowned in 2015, after their vehicles were swept away by floodwaters. (Statewide during the 2015 Christmas holiday counting period, there were 1,070 traffic crashes, which included five fatalities and 363 injuries.)

Three of the fatalities occurred in the Troop D, Springfield area; and one fatality occurred in each of the Troop B, Macon, Troop E, Poplar Bluff, and Troop G, Willow Springs, areas.

Three fatalities occurred as a result of traffic crashes on Friday, December 23, 2016. Nicholas A. Thomas, 37, of Ozark, MO, and Dustin T. Emmett, 32, of Springfield, MO, died when the vehicle in which Thomas was a passenger crossed the center line and struck Emmett’s vehicle headon. The crash occurred in Greene County on Farm Road 159 north of Springfield, MO. Greene County Medical Examiner Michelle Waters pronounced Emmett dead at the scene of the crash. Dr. Pace at Mercy Hospital pronounced Thomas dead on December 24, 2016. Thomas was not wearing a seat belt; Emmett was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The driver of the vehicle in which Thomas was a passenger sustained moderate injuries in the crash; she was not wearing a seat belt.

Brooke J. Summers, 27, of Salisbury, MO, died when the vehicle she was driving ran off the road, struck a culvert, and overturned. Summers was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected. The crash occurred in Chariton County on Missouri Highway 5 south of Marceline, MO. Chariton County Sheriff Rick Hershey pronounced Summers dead at the scene. Chariton County Sheriff’s Office, Chariton County EMS, and Marceline First Responders responded to the scene.

One fatality occurred as a result of a traffic crash on Saturday, December 24, 2016. Stephanie N. Price, 30, of West Plains, MO, died when the vehicle she was driving ran off the roadway and overturned several times. Price was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected. The crash occurred in Howell County on U.S. Highway 63 south of Willow Springs, MO. Howell County Coroner Tim Cherry pronounced Price dead at the scene.

One fatality occurred as a result of a traffic crash on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25, 2016. Donald R. Hearlson, 80, of Marshfield, MO, died after the vehicle he was driving failed to negotiate a curve, went off the roadway, and stuck a parked vehicle. The crash occurred in Webster County on Missouri Route OO west of Red Top Road. Webster County Coroner Michael Taylor pronounced Hearlson dead at the scene. Hearlson was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.

One fatality occurred as a result of a traffic crash on December 26, 2016. Martin Lenwood, 65, of Joaquin, Texas, died when the vehicle he was driving ran through an intersection and struck a ditch. The crash occurred on U.S. Highway 160 east of Doniphan, MO. Lenwood was wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash. Dr. McClain pronounced Lenwood dead at St. Francis Medical Center.