Investigators say the victim suffered grievous hammer injuries to the head. Police have not released the victim’s name. He is being treated at Mosaic Life Care, and was reportedly placed in a medically-induced coma.
Bail was denied. Bolin is scheduled to appear before a judge Friday morning.
Police are investigating after a possible attempted abduction at 600 North 12th Street in St. Joseph early Tuesday afternoon.
According to Captain Jeff Wilson with the St. Joseph Police Department, a 20-year-old white female victim stated that a white male in a white utility van stopped and tried to grab her. The victim was able to resist and run away and the van reportedly left toward the Frederick area.
No other witnesses were identified. Wilson said officers conducted a search of the area and were unable to locate anything.
No injuries were reported. Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at (816) 238-TIPS.
Leneta P. Williams
1926-2016
Leneta P. Williams, 90, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born August 2, 1926 in Quitman, Missouri.
Leneta was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and seven siblings.
Survivors include daughter; two sisters; one brother; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Private Graveside Farewell Services & Inurnment Whispering Pines Cremation Garden at St. Joseph Memorial Park. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Jarry Thomas
1950-2016
Jarry Thomas, age 65, passed away Wednesday, August 31st, 2016 at his home in Rushville, MO. Jarry was born September 20, 1950 in St. Joseph, MO.
He graduated from DeKalb High School, class of 1968, and received a Bachelor’s in Education from Missouri Western State University.
Jarry married Denise Dailey Thomas on November 12, 1988.
He was one of seven children; preceded in death by his parents Tom and Jeannette Thomas. Jarry was a fifth generation farmer and rancher, volleyball and basketball official with the GKCOA (Greater Kansas City Officials Association) and PEBO (Pony Express Basketball Officials) for over 25 years and President of the Rushville Water District. He was an Elder and member of the Rushville Christian Church. Some of his passions included travel, community theatre, sports and correcting your grammar.
Survivors include: wife of 27 years Denise; two children, Lindsay Pendleton Smithville, MO. and Kyle Thomas (Megan) Rochester, NY; siblings Dutch Thomas (Malou) Lebanon, MO.; Molly Thomas Columbia, MO.; Lee Thomas (Larry) Holliston, MA.; Jeannette, Jany, Thomas (Michael) Rushville, MO.; David Thomas (Sheila) London, England; Tish Thomas (Rick) Rushville, MO.
He had five grandchildren that he loved dearly. Olivia Pendleton, Hannah Thomas, Owen Pendleton, Madison Thomas, and Avery Pendleton. Farewell services 5:30 P.M., Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather at a reception with friends following the service at, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Thomas Family Cemetery. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Gary Yurkovich
1938-2016
Gary Yurkovich, 77, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016 at his home.
He was born October 4, 1938 to Nicholas and Evelyn (Savlin) Yurkovich in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Gary married Patricia Jewell on September 15, 1960. She preceded him in death on May 2, 2014.
He proudly served in the US Marines during the Vietnam War and retired as a Gunnery Sgt. He was very loyal to the Corps.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Patricia Yurkovich; parents; and brother, Daniel Yurkovich.
Survivors include his daughter, Deborah Barr (Steven), Greer, South Carolina; son, David Yurkovich (Roberta), Crestline, California; grandchildren, Christina Barr and Jami, Sarah, Joshua, Christopher, Connor, Samantha and Rebecca Yurkovich; sister, Sandra Costa (Art, Sr.), nephew, Art Costa, Jr.; and niece, Veronica Smith.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Wounded Warriors Project. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Chris Hartnett
1956-2016
Chris Hartnett, 60, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care.
He was born April 29, 1956 in Kansas City, Kansas.
Chris married Josie Bell Schultz in May 1980.
He worked for the United States Post Office for 40 years. Chris enjoyed golfing and watching football and basketball, but most of all Chris loved his time he spent with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Pearl (Brown) Hartnett; and brothers, Joe and Frank Hartnett.
Survivors include wife of 36 years, Josie; children, Mary Louise McCall and Stephen Bebee; grandchildren, Christopher, Summer, Zander and Autumn; sister, Marty Riley; and brother, Robert Hartnett.
Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to be made to the funeral home to offset expenses. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Tamra Elaine Gibson
1958-2016
Tamra Elaine Gibson was born Thursday, November 6th, 1958; and passed away Thursday, September 1st, 2016. Visitation Tuesday, September 6th, 2016, 6:30pm – 7:30pm.
Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Chapel. Services Tuesday, September 6th, 2016, 7:30pm. Located at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Interment located at the Round Mound Cemetery; East of Cummings , 1 mile on Curlew road in Atchison, Kansas.
Norma Jean Weese
1933-2016
Norma Jean Weese, 83, Saint Joseph, Missouri, went HOME to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, September 2, 2016. Norma was born February 9, 1933 in St. Joseph, MO to Violet E. and Walter Herman Trout. She graduated from Central High School in 1950, worked at Tootle-Enright Bank, and then as office manager at H.D.Lee for 25 years. She loved her family, crocheting, gardening, bird watching, baking, canning, making jelly, her cats, dogs, and traveling. Norma was a member of Faith United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, step-father, Virgil Kemp, father, infant brother, Walter Francis, and former husband, Sammy J. Weese. Her family includes: her children, Jimmy (Jolene) Weese, Yorba Linda, CA; Joyce (Bill) McBee, Norman, OK; David (Zena) Weese, Saint Joseph, MO; Mike (Ruth) Weese, Agency, MO. Grandchildren are: Brian Weese, Elizabeth Muncal, Erin Fredstrom, Crystal Green, Rebecca McBee, Sandra McAnney, Brett Weese, Emily Weese-Furr, Shelbie Zirkle, Brandon Weese, Steven Weese, and Kayla Weese; nine great grandchildren, and a half-sister, Judy Reynolds of St. Joseph, MO.
Charlotte Evans
1938-2016
Charlotte Evans, 78, Savannah, Missouri passed away Friday, September 2, 2016.
She was born January 4, 1938 in Springdale, Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rex; parents, James and Nora (Armer) Garrigan; and brother, Mike Garrigan.
Survivors include two sons, Scott Evans and Scott Ellis; three grandchildren, Michael and Catie Evans and Paul Thompson (Natalie); half-siblings, Norma Metz and Dennis Garrigan; and several nieces and nephews. Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial donations to be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Kelly Renee (White) Long
1965-2016
Kansas City, Missouri Shelly Renee (White) Long, 51, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 at her home.
Shelly was born on February 4, 1965 to William “Bill” White & Grace Stewart.
She worked for Merry Maids in Kansas City area.
Survivors; Son, Dalton Mayo of Kansas City, Missouri Father, Bill White of Elwood, Kansas Mother, Grace Esely (Jim) of Wichita, Kansas Fiancé, Joe Helbert of the home Sister, Kristen White (Justin Armes) of Elwood, Kansas Brothers, B.J. White (Melissa) of Atchison, Kansas Norman Stewart & Jamie Stewart Nieces, Kahmelah White, Pavan & Emilia Armes & Audry Barnes Much more family & friends
Funeral Service: 1:00 P.M. Saturday, September 10, 2016 At the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas Visitation: 6-8 Friday evening at the funeral home, where friends may call after 12 noon Thursday. The body will be cremated after the services with inurnment at a later date at the Bellemont Cemetery, Wathena, Kansas Memorials: Ta’Lian Wilkinson Memorial Fund www.harmanrohde.com
Galen R. Marshall
1930-2016
Galen R. Marshall, 85, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
He was born September 23, 1930 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Galen married Betty Weyer on November 24, 1949.
He was the owner of Frank’s 66 Auto Mechanic Shop for over 30 years. After retiring, Galen worked for P & S Auto Auction in Elwood, Kansas.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing golf. Mr. Marshall was a member and past Master of the Charity Zaredatha Lodge No. 189, A.F. & A.M., 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and the Moila Shrine.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Geneva (Nelson) Marshall; brother, Aubrey “Suds” Marshall; sister, Norma Chase; and grandson, Bradley Marshall.
Survivors include wife of 66 years, Betty; six children, Fred Marshall (Jolene), Bo Marshall (Arlene), Paul Marshall (Mona), Greg Marshall (Tina), David Marshall (Lori) and Missy Marshall-McDonald; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; sister, Sharon Johnson (Keith); and several nieces and nephews.
The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Private Graveside Farewell Services and Inurnment Whispering Pines Cremation Garden at St. Joseph Memorial Park. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
A renowned journalist and political analyst will speak next week at Missouri Western State University’s 23rd annual R. Dan Boulware Convocation on Critical Issues.
According to a news release, the featured speaker is Cokie Roberts and her topic is “Insider’s View of the 2016 Presidential Election.”
Cokie Roberts is a political commentator for ABC News and NPR. From 1996 to 2002, she and Sam Donaldson (who was the Convocation speaker in 2007) co-anchored the weekly interview program “This Week.” In her more than 40 years of broadcasting, she has won countless awards, including three Emmys. She has been inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame, and was cited by the American Women in Radio and Television as one of the fifty greatest women in the history of broadcasting.
The convocation will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 in the Looney Complex arena. The event is free and open to the public.
The Convocation Luncheon will follow the event and will begin at noon in the Fulkerson Center. The cost is $40 per person, and advance payment is requested. Roberts will hold a question-and-answer session at the lunch.
Reservations for the lunch are required. Please email aotto@missouriwestern.edu or call (816) 271-5646 by Tuesday, Sept. 6.
A chance of rain returns to the weather outlook. Here’s the seven-day forecast from the National Weather Service.
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. Breezy, with a south wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 97. South southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 6 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
NORTON COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Norton County have recovered the body of a man who drowned in weekend flooding.
Just before 11:30 on Saturday, the Norton County Sheriff’s Office learned that a man was trapped in his vehicle after it slid off Road BB in Lenora due to flooding, according to a media release. A tree limb had gone through the windshield allowing water to rush in.
Solomon Valley Rural Fire responded and were able to get as close as one-quarter mile before the rushing water impeded their efforts. As the water began to recede, responders moved in closer but were overcome by moving water.
Early Sunday morning the water had receded to the point that responders could make out the roof of the white vehicle, but the water was still too high and moving too fast to attempt any safe approach. Sunday afternoon Kansas Highway Patrol flew over the North Fork of the Solomon River without yielding any search results. A drone was brought over from Hays but the video from that flight only showed items in the back of the vehicle and it was not possible to see inside the side windows. At 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, responders waded into the water toward the car and could then see that nobody was not inside the vehicle. Responders searched roughly a square mile area on ATVs and on foot until it was too dark to continue.
Just after 7:00 a.m. on Monday, volunteer responders from the Graham County Sheriff’s Office, Solomon Valley Rural Fire, Norton Fire, Almena Area Fire, and the Norton County Sheriff’s Office began a search starting from the vehicle and following the path of the river. At 7:45 a.m., searchers found the body of Bobby Morris about one-quarter mile southeast of the vehicle.
Sunday’s search came a day after two occupants of a car that was swept off a Norton County highway near Edmond were rescued from a tree. Parts of north central Kansas received 5 to 7 inches of rain on Saturday night.
(Hays Post)
Police are investigating after a burglary at the Casey’s General Store at 401 East Hyde Park in St. Joseph Monday morning.
According to St. Joseph Police, the break in occurred around 1 a.m. Monday when a suspect broke a window. Police said it appears the suspect tried to get into something in the manager’s office and then into a cash register. The suspect was unable to get into the register but took cigarettes from the store.
The incident is under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at (816) 238-TIPS.
Brownville, Neb. – Nebraska Public Power District’s (NPPD) Cooper Nuclear Station declared an “Unusual Event” Saturday at 7:10 a.m. as a result of an earthquake in Oklahoma.
Minor tremors were felt at the plant which required plant operators to declare the event.
There was no threat to the public or plant personnel, and the station continued to operate safely. Per procedure, station personnel increased monitoring of plant equipment. No damage to the plant or equipment was noted.
“All nuclear power plants are designed to withstand the historically worst-case scenarios for the regions where they are built,” said CNS Emergency Preparedness Manager Jim Stough. “Cooper Nuclear Station was designed and built to withstand earthquakes of this magnitude, and our team members are highly trained to respond to an array of events, including earthquakes. Our personnel and the plant’s monitoring and safety systems all responded exactly as intended.”
An “Unusual Event” is defined as unusual events, minor in nature, which have occurred or are in progress which indicate a potential degradation in the level of station safety. If placed on a scale of 1 to 4, with 1 being the least serious level of an emergency and 4 being the most serious level of an emergency, an Unusual Event would equal a 1.
Cooper Nuclear Station is located three miles southeast of Brownville near the Missouri River. It is owned and operated by the Nebraska Public Power District, with headquarters in Columbus.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo., – The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the Northwest Missouri region planned for the week of Sept. 5 – 11 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, bridge deck washing, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs and other road work conducted throughout the region. Many of these will be moving operations and could include lane closures with delays.
Andrew County
Atchison County
Buchanan County
Caldwell County
Carroll County
Daviess County
DeKalb County
Gentry County
Grundy County
Harrison County
Linn County
Livingston County
Mercer County
Nodaway County
Putnam County
Sullivan County
Worth County
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Missouri has more than 10,000 bridges across the state and each is part of a program of inspection, repair and maintenance to keep them in the best condition possible for those who travel Missouri’s highways. In-depth under-bridge inspections are part of that program and the schedule of these inspections for several bridges in Northwest Missouri over the next few weeks has changed. Please see the list below for the most up-to-date schedule.
Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation may close a single lane on the bridges and ramps listed below as they conduct routine under-bridge inspections. All work is weather permitting and could be rescheduled. Some of these work zones may be moving operations and motorists are advised to be alert for work zone signs and extra equipment on the roadways around these bridges and ramps.
Week of September 5 (no work on Labor Day Monday)
Week of September 19
Week of September 26
For more information about this and other MoDOT projects, call 1-888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636) or visit modot.org/northwest and view the online Traveler Information Map.
