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Savannah woman injured in hit and run crash

Posted on June 28, 2016

A Savannah woman escaped with minor injuries after her vehicle was hit by a semi that left the scene of the crash.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says Ashley Howren was taken to Mosaic Life Care after the crash Monday afternoon at I-29 at about Cook Road, just south of the north interchange with US-169.

The crash report says Howren’s Honda Accord was hit by the tractor trailer. Her car left the road, hit the guardrail and overturned. The other driver did not stop and has not been located or identified by the patrol.

The patrol listed Howren’s injuries as minor.

If you’re looking for a low-stress home, don’t go looking in St. Louis County

Posted on June 28, 2016June 28, 2016

If you’re looking for a low-stress home in Missouri, don’t go looking in the St. Louis area. The “career-expert” Web site zippia.com recenty analyzed dozens of places in Missouri to identify the ones that are turning you grey before your time.

The Web site ranked the most stressful places in the state, and all but two of the top ten are in St. Louis County.

Jennings, Missouri tops the list, followed by the City of St. Louis, Dellwood, Ferguson, and Bellefontaine Neighbors.

The site looked at numerous stress factors, the percentage of the population with a commute over 30 minutes, the unemployment rate, hours worked, population density, the percentage of income spent on rent, and the percentage of the population without health insurance.

Here’s the top ten. To find out more, click here.

1. Jennings
2. St. Louis
3. Dellwood
4. Ferguson
5. Bellefontaine Neighbors
6. Berkeley
7. Black Jack
8. St. Ann
9. Charleston
10.Grandview

Parties ask Supreme Court to okay new school-finance law

Posted on June 28, 2016

The parties in the school-finance case today asked the Kansas Supreme Court to approve the new school finance bill passed last week by the Legislature and signed into law Monday by the Governor.

Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said the request is a joint stipulation submitted by the attorney general and counsel for the plaintiff school districts that are suing the state.

“The State and Plaintiff Districts jointly request that the Court enter an order acknowledging that the Legislature has currently satisfied the Court’s orders … regarding equity, that Kansas schools are currently funded in compliance with the equity requirement of [the Kansas Constitution], and therefore that no remedy is necessary or appropriate at this time,” the joint stipulation states.

If granted by the Court, the joint request would ensure schools remain open and operating after June 30. A copy of the joint stipulation is available at http://1.usa.gov/299CRXx.

(News Release)

Cooler, wetter weather ahead in your 7-day forecast

Posted on June 28, 2016

Look for cooler temperatures and rain over the next several days, but it will be sunny and hot on the 4th of July. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service.

Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South southeast wind around 7 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Independence Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Cameron teen killed in rollover crash

Posted on June 28, 2016June 28, 2016

A teenager from Cameron is dead after a single-vehicle crash Monday night on Southeast Irwin Road.

A crash report from the Missouri State highway Patrol says 17-year-old Taylor Mefford was partially ejected in the crash three miles north of Cameron at about 9:45 p.m. Monday.

Investigators say the driver, 16-year-old Brendan McCarthy, lost control of his vehicle on a curve. The SUV left the roadway and overturned, partially ejecting Mefford.

McCarthy was taken to Cameron Regional Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries.

St. Joseph’s Fourth of July celebration set

Posted on June 27, 2016June 28, 2016

The City of St. Joseph is gearing up for its Independence Day celebration.

The city said Matt Snook will perform at its annual Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks event. The event will start at 8:30 p.m. on July 4, 2016 in the Bill McKinney Softball Complex at Heritage Park, 2202 Waterworks Rd, St. Joseph, MO 64505.

Gates open at 7:30 p.m. with the concert beginning at 8:30 p.m. Matt and his band’s performance will run through the fireworks display and continue until 30 minutes after the fireworks display has finished. The fireworks are scheduled to begin after it gets dark.

The event is free and open to the public. CLICK HERE for more information.

Two of five suspects in Skylar Powell Shooting waive preliminary hearings

Posted on June 27, 2016June 28, 2016

Circuit Court arraignment is scheduled next month for two of the five suspects charged in connection with a fatal shooting last month in Midtown St. Joseph.

Justin Smith and Dayne Matthews waived their right to a preliminary hearing Monday. Smith is charged with voluntary manslaughter and armed criminal action. Matthews is charged with distribution of a controlled substance and tampering with evidence.

The pair were among five people charged after the body of 18-year-old Skylar Powell was found in a parking lot near 22nd and Frederick May 18. Prosecutors believe the victim was killed during a drug transaction and attempted robbery.

Associate Circuit Judge Keith Marquart scheduled arraignment for Smith on July 14. Matthews is scheduled for arraignment July 8.

Two adults and one juvenile are also charged in the case. Court documents said Kyle Smith is accused of giving 1/4 pound of marijuana to Justin Smith with the intent and purpose of resale and distribution. Court documents also said after the shooting Kyle Smith is accused of taking the handgun used and disposing of it for the purpose of preventing discovery by law enforcement officials. This allegedly took place in the area of 3513 S. 11th St.

Ashten Surritte is accused of conspiring to commit robbery by helping the victim Powell plan a robbery of Dayne Matthews by supplying Powell with Matthews’s phone number and a picture of Matthews. Kyle Smith and Ashten Surritte are scheduled for preliminary hearings July 6.

A fifth defendant has also been charged in the investigation. A 16-year-old was charged in juvenile court with murder in the second-degree.

Nearly three dozen family members and other supporters of Mr Powell were in court Monday, some of them wearing special t-shirts emblazoned with a favorite quote from the victim and the expression “Smile for Skylar.”

(Update) Man in Friday homicide investigation identified

Posted on June 27, 2016

The man found dead Friday night on Dover Street has been identified.

According to Captain Jeff Wilson with the St. Joseph Police Department, 54-year-old Perry S. Smith was found dead in the 2900 block of Dover Street around 8:15 p.m. Friday.

As we previously reported, a 51-year-old man is in custody in what police are calling a homicide investigation. The initial call Friday night was the report of shots fired.

As of yet no charges have been filed, and police have not released the name of the man they took into custody.

Grenade look-alike prompts police response

Posted on June 27, 2016June 27, 2016

Marijuana Grinder SJPD said was found Monday morning at the Taco John's on Lake Ave. — Marijuana Grinder SJPD said was found Monday morning at the Taco John’s on Lake Ave. Photo by Nadia Thacker

St. Joseph police responded to the city’s south side after employees at a restaurant called in to report they’d found a hand grenade which ended up being drug paraphernalia.

“We were sent here because employees of the business found what appeared to be a hand grenade on the counter when they were cleaning this morning,” said Officer Ed Sexton of the St Joseph Police Department.

“We found this,” Sexton said. “It’s smaller than a regular grenade that I’ve seen, but it’s metal and it looks similar to one.”

Sexton said it’s a marijuana grinder.

“It opens up and they put marijuana in there and they can grind it down to where they can use it. It appears it could possibly have been set there by accident and someone just walked off and forgot it,” Sexton said.

Officers were dispatched to the Taco John’s restaurant at 6110 Lake Ave. at about 9:30 a.m. They cleared the call about half an hour later.

Morning fog, then warm temperatures; here’s your 7-day forecast

Posted on June 27, 2016June 27, 2016

Fog is in the forecast this morning, followed by continuing warm temperatures. Here’s your 7-day forecase.

Today: Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind.

Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 85.