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Baby Swans make weekend arrival at Memorial Park

Posted on May 23, 2016May 23, 2016

New cygnets make appearance at Memorial Park. Photo courtesy Memorial Park

The St. Joseph Memorial Park said two new young Swans have arrived.

The park said the cygnets made their appearance on Saturday.

“The swans at St. Joseph Memorial Park have been a hallmark of the cemetery and community for generations and the arrival of new cygnets each year is one of the rights of Spring for many area residents,” Memorial Park said in a news release. “The cygnets usually come close to the Memorial Day holiday and provide visitors with enjoyment as they visit the cemetery.”

It said many families gather at the pond and feed the fish and swans. Also, the release adds that the swans seem particularly fond of lettuce and cabbage.

Investigation into fatal shooting continues, two released from police custody

Posted on May 23, 2016June 1, 2016

The St. Joseph Police Department said there is still a lot of work that needs to be done in the investigation of the fatal shooting of a teen last week in midtown.

As we previously reported, 18-year-old Skylar Powell was found dead Wednesday morning in a parking lot near 22nd and Frederick. Thursday police took two men ages 19 and 20 into custody. Capt. Jeff Wilson said the two have since been released pending further investigation.

“Still a lot of work being done on that case,” Capt. Wilson said. “Leads are still being worked by detectives. As soon as the investigation allows a case will be submitted for charges.”

Wilson said the time frame on when charges could be submitted is difficult to speculate on.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to call the tips hotline at (816) 238-TIPS.

(UPDATE) – Police still searching for person of interest in double shooting investigation

Posted on May 23, 2016May 23, 2016

The St. Joseph Police Department is still searching for a person of interest in connection with a double-shooting earlier this month that sent two men to the hospital.

As we previously reported, officers responded Sunday May 15 around 10:30 a.m. to 924 Prospect Ave. on a report of a man having been shot.

“Upon their arrival they discovered that two white males’ ages, 43 and 59 had been wounded by gun fire,” said Capt. Jeff Wilson.

The next day Owen Lee Roberts Jr., 32 was listed at an individual being sought as a person of interest in the case. The St. Joseph Police Department said Roberts should be considered armed and dangerous. They are urging the public not to approach him but to call law enforcement officials. Roberts is described as being 5’6”, 160 lbs. brown hair and hazel eyes. He may be driving a 2005 Dodge pickup truck, blue in color, bearing Missouri license 4YP552.

As of Monday morning Capt. Wilson said one man has been released from the hospital but the other was still being treated for serious injury at KU.

Obituaries May 18-21

Posted on May 23, 2016May 23, 2016

Richard Sullwold
1930-2016

Richard Sullwold, 85, passed away on May 18, 2016.
He was born to Agnes and Elmer Sullwold on December 15, 1930 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Richard graduated from Central High School in 1948 and served in the army from 1951-1953 during the Korean conflict. After his discharge, he attended St. Joseph Junior College and graduated with an associate of science degree. He then attended the University of Missouri and graduated with a BS in mechanical engineering. In 1958 Richard started his career as a results engineer with St. Joseph Light & Power and he retired as Manager of Production in 1993.
He married Patricia Holloway in 1960. He was a registered professional engineer in the state of Missouri and served as president of the Northwest Chapter of the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers in 1970-1971.
Richard was an avid bowler and was voted into the St. Joseph Bowling Hall of Fame. Later he took up golfing and was a member at the Fairview Golf Course. In retirement he enjoyed traveling with his wife Patricia, touring Europe, the Caribbean and Alaska. Richard & Patricia also enjoyed wintering in Tucson, Arizona as well.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Virginia Sullwold.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Patricia; son Michael Sullwold; daughter Lisa Andresen and her husband Tom with their children; Corinne, Hayden and Adam.
Visitation is at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Our Lady of Guadalupe, at 4503 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, MO with Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 A.M. following. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Stephen E. Mauzey
1945-2016

Stephen E. Mauzey was born on Friday, September 21st, 1945; and passed away Wednesday, May 18th, 2016 in Kansas City, Kansas. Services held Monday, May 23rd, 2016, 11:00am; at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home.

Mildred M. Queen
1923-2016

Mildred M. Queen, 93, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, May 20, 2016, at Mosaic Life Care.
She was born May 20, 1923 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
She graduated from Central High School Class of 1941 and attended the Kansas City Art Institute where she was the winner of a scholarship in fashion designing. Her admission to the school had come as a surprise, courtesy of a high school art teacher who had seen her promise as an artist and applied on her behalf by submitting some of her work. Although she was accepted, her time at the Institute was short due to the bombing of Pearl Harbor that occurred during her first year there and the hard realities that came with the wartime economy that followed.
Decades later, Ms. Queen still creates art – as is evidenced by the entryway at Faith United Church in St. Joseph. Every year for the past 18, she has done a Christmas-themed watercolor that members of the church sign in lieu of sending Christmas cards to each other. This is just one of the ways she has served at the church, of which she was a charter member in 1961. Although the paintings are hers, she has no plans to take them from the church. It was her choice to leave them there as a legacy to her.
Mildred married Richard Queen on March 4, 1944 in Wathena, Kansas.
She was a member of Faith United Church of Christ, where she was in the Women’s Fellowship and Lydia Circle. She had also been the church historian and had served on various commissions. Mildred was also a member of the St. Joseph China Painters, where she was the treasurer and a member of the St. Joseph Doll Museum.
Mrs. Queen was preceded in death by her husband, LT. COL Richard Queen; parents, Claude and Roberta (Glenn) Thomas; and brother, Marvin Thomas.
Survivors include daughters, Dianne Venable (Bill), Kansas City, Missouri and Debbie Demuth, St. Joseph, Missouri; three grandchildren, Chad Venable (Stacy), Tommy Simpson (Stacy) and Jenni Butcher (Jeff); seven great-grandchildren, Phoebe Venable; Zeb, Kirsten, Zayne and Anna May Simpson; and Kennedy and Courtney Butcher; one niece; two nephews; and extended family.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Faith United Church Building Fund. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Carolyn Sue “Grammy” Jones
1947-2016

Carolyn Sue “Grammy” Jones, 69, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, May 20, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born February 9, 1947 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
She was a graduate of Lafayette High School, class of 1965, and worked as a legal secretary and administrative assistant, retiring from Missouri Western State University.
Carolyn was a beloved mother, aunt and grandmother who loved traveling and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and great nieces and great nephews who knew her as “Grammy”. She loved to laugh and treasured her time with them.
She was a member of St. Paul Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Delcie (Patrick) Reynolds; and brother, Tim Reynolds.
Survivors include her sons, Kevin E. Jones, St. Joseph, Michael P. Jones (Nancy), Maysville, Missouri and Aaron M. Jones (Angie), Maryville, Missouri; brother, Thomas W. Reynolds, St. Joseph; three sisters, Deborah Birr (Barry), St. Joseph, Pamela L. Pope, Hardin, Missouri and Cynthia Cox (Robert), Marysville, Washington; three grandchildren, Makaylah, Colton and Bailey; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and many lifelong friends.
The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Marion E Harvey
1920-2016

Marion E. Harvey, 95, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital. She was born June 4, 1920 in St. Johns, Michigan, daughter of the late Katheryn and Arthur Rising. They moved to Southgate, CA shortly after her birth and was raised in Southgate and Downey, CA. After graduating high school, she married Joseph Harvey, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 6, 1988. She was a Homemaker who enjoyed volunteering at food pantries and kitchens, and at the Library when she lived in Downey. She carried that work on at the Patee Park Baptist Church when she moved to St. Joseph to be near her daughter, JoEllen. Marion also enjoyed camping, golf, wood carving, sewing, crafts and gardening, and when in California she loved going to the beach. She was a Christian. Marion was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Neil Harvey, sister, Mildred Walters, and granddaughter, Lisa Harvey. Survivors include, daughter, Jo Ellen (Jim) Thompson of Saint Joseph, MO, sons, John (Patricia) Harvey of San Dimas, CA, and Brian (Kimberly) Harvey of Cincinnati, OH, granddaughters, Julie Friege, and Tracy Robertson, grandsons, Mike Thompson, Jeff Harvey, and Eugene, ten great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6-7 PM Tuesda, with a Celebration of Life to follow starting at 7:00 PM at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested in lieu of flowers to the Second Harvest Food Bank.

Evelyn May (Yost) Benson
1926-2016

Evelyn May (Yost) Benson, 90, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born March 10, 1926 in Redfield, South Dakota.
She was an LPN for 46 years with the last 36 of them at Heartland Hospital. Evelyn enjoyed gardening and loved her dogs. She was a very caring lady who was always willing to lend a helping hand. Even after retirement she would help take care of her friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willaim; parents, Edward and Amanda (Maron) Yost; brother, Ralph Yost; and sister, Dorothy Champion.
Survivors include extended family and friends.
Farewell Services 1:30 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 12:00 Noon Tuesday. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Local Humane Society. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Your 7-day forecast is a rainy one!

Posted on May 23, 2016May 23, 2016

A chance of rain will appear in the forecast for the next week or so. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service.

Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 9am and 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 78. South wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon.

Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southeast wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South southeast wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. 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 85. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

(Photo Gallery) “An extraordinary community of fighters, builders and believers”

Posted on May 23, 2016May 23, 2016

On Memorial Day the Stars and Stripes were everywhere

A common site: bottled water left anonymously at street corners for victims and recovery workers alike

The restaurant was destroyed but the play space was largely intact

Signifying a canine had searched the home May 27th and found one person killed

“You will always be part of an extraordinary community of fighters, builders and believers who never gave up, who endured a catastrophe, and emerged stronger than before.”

Those were the words of Governor Jay Nixon, speaking to the graduating class at Joplin High School on the fifth anniversary of the tornado that levelled the town. The EF5 twister was blamed for killing 161 people and causing close to $3 billion in damage.

The Governor said that while graduation speakers often talk about the value of what the graduates have learned in school, he would talk about the value of what those Joplin High School seniors had taught him, and how they had inspired the state, the nation and the world.

In addition to teamwork, perseverance and gratitude, the Governor said one of the lessons was resilience: “Resilience is the ability to endure tough times, to remain hopeful that a brighter future lies ahead, and to prepare for what that future should look like…Your resilience shows in the fact that you are sitting here today in those caps and gowns.”

At the conclusion of his remarks, Gov. Nixon said, “What matters most to me is the life you will build on the unshakeable foundation laid in your hometown. Because when you succeed, Missouri succeeds. I will never forget the lessons of Joplin, and I will always be profoundly grateful to you.”

After the commencement, Gov. Nixon also spoke at the Gathering of Remembrance and Hope ceremony held at Cunningham Park. The park was directly in the path of the tornado.

The Governor was one of several speakers at the community event, which also featured prayer and inspirational music, as well as a tolling of bells at 5:41 p.m., the moment when the tornado hit Joplin in 2011.

“The world has watched in awe, as the city has risen anew, brick by brick and board by board, better than before,” Gov. Nixon said. “It is the work of steady hands and steadfast hearts – never idle, ever hopeful – through seasons of grief and seasons of joy.”

The state’s response to the Joplin tornado began with the declaration of a state of emergency, the mobilization of the Missouri National Guard, and the sending to Joplin of hundreds of Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers to lead the largest law enforcement response in state history. The response included the clearing of more than 1.2 million tons of debris.

These photographs were taken by John P. Tretbar. Tretbar and Dan Michaels of Eagle Radio were among hundreds of people from across the country who were dispatched to Joplin to lend a hand.

Road Work for Northwest Missouri, May 23 – 29

Posted on May 22, 2016May 20, 2016

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 May 23 – 29 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. No work is planned on the Memorial Day holiday, but some closures may remain in place. 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

Interstate 29 – NIGHT WORK southbound from Business U.S. Route 71 to Route O (Buchanan County); resurfacing project, May 23 – 28, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. This includes a 15-foot width restriction.

Atchison County

Route N – CLOSED at the East Fork of the Little Tarkio Creek Bridge; bridge replacement project. The road will be closed through mid-June.
Route MM – Pothole patching, May 25

Buchanan County

I-229 and U.S. Route 36 – Sweeping and flushing bridges, May 23 – 26
Route AC – At the U.S. Route 36 Bridge; bridge maintenance, May 23 – 26. This includes a 12-foot width restriction and overnight lane closures.
I-29 – NIGHT WORK southbound from Business U.S. Route 71 (Andrew County) to Route O; resurfacing project, May 23 – 28, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.This includes a 15-foot width restriction.
Route Y – CLOSED from Route DD to Route 116; sealing, May 27, 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Caldwell County

U.S. Route 36 – Westbound from the Livingston County line to Route J; sealing shoulders, May 24 – 26. This includes a 12-foot width restriction.
U.S. Route 36 – Eastbound from Route P to Route 13; sealing shoulders,May 24 – 26. This includes a 12-foot width restriction.
U.S. Route 36 – Westbound from Route J to the west city limits of Cameron (DeKalb County); sealing, May 24 – 27
Route B – From Route F to Route 116; chip seal, May 26

Carroll County

Route D – From Route C to County Road 140; drainage work, May 23 – 24
Route J – From County Road 341 to County Road 351; drainage work,May 25 – 26

Chariton County

Route E – From Route 139 to Route 11; pothole patching, May 25 – 27

Clinton County

Route NN – CLOSED from NW Marvin Road to NW Bethany Church Road; culvert replacement, May 25, 7:30 to 4 p.m.

Daviess County

Various routes – Striping, May 22 – 27
Route RA – From Route 190 to the end of state maintenance; chip seal,May 23 – 27
Route NN – From Route 6 to the end of state maintenance; chip seal,May 24 – 25
Route HH – From Route 13 to the end of state maintenance; chip seal,May 25 – 26

DeKalb County

U.S. Route 36 – Westbound from Route J (Caldwell County) to the west Cameron city limits; sealing, May 24 – 27

Gentry County

Route C – CLOSED at the Weldon Branch Bridge; bridge replacement project. The bridge will be closed through August.

Grundy County

Route 6 – At the No Creek Bridge; bridge maintenance, May 23 – 26, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. A temporary traffic signal will be in place during working hours.
Route V – CLOSED from west SE 60^th Street to east SE 60^th Street; culvert replacement, May 24, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Route V – CLOSED from SE 70^th Street to 200^th Street; culvert replacement, May 25, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Route V – CLOSED from 200^th Street to County Road 204; culvert replacement, May 26, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Route V – CLOSED from County Road 204 to Route K; culvert replacement, May 27, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Harrison County

Route YY – CLOSED from Route 46 to the end of state maintenance; culvert replacement, May 23, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Route AA/H – CLOSED at the I-35 bridge; bridge maintenance. Closed around the clock from 7 a.m. May 23 to 3 p.m. May 25
Route BB – CLOSED from Route P to U.S. Route 136; resurfacing project, May 23 – 27 daily. The road will be open to local traffic only after3 p.m. each day.
Route EE – CLOSED; culvert replacements, May 23 – 27, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
Route 46 – CLOSED from Route YY to Route D; culvert replacement,May 24, 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Route 46 – CLOSED from Route NN to Route HH; culvert replacement,May 25, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
I-35 – Northbound at mile marker 89.8 south of Bethany; pavement repair, May 26

Holt County

Route 111 – In the city limits of Craig; pothole patching, May 23
Route C – From U.S. Route 59 to Route N; pothole patching, May 24 – 26
Route O – CLOSED; sealing, May 26, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Route N – From County Line Road to the city limits of Mound City; pothole patching, May 26 – 27
Route BB – CLOSED; sealing, May 27, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Livingston County

Various routes – Striping, May 22 – 27
Route V – CLOSED from the city limits of Chillicothe to Route K; chip seal, May 25, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Mercer County

Route AA – From Route W to the end of state maintenance; pothole patching, May 23 – 27
Route U – From Route D to U.S. Route 136; pothole patching, May 23 – 27

Nodaway County

Route JJ – CLOSED at the One Hundred and Two River Bridge; bridge replacement project. The bridge will be closed through June.
Route D – CLOSED from U.S. Route 71 to Route KK; sealing, May 23, 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Route KK – CLOSED from the Iowa state line to Elmo; sealing, May 23, 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Route KK – CLOSED from Elmo to U.S. Route 136; sealing, May 24, 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Putnam County

Route W – CLOSED from U.S. Route 136 to Mayweed Trail; culvert replacement, May 24 – 26, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
Route W – CLOSED from Mayweed Trail to Old Cross Trail; culvert replacement, May 27, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sullivan County

Route EE – From Route KK to Route 139; pothole patching, May 23 – 27
Route 129 – CLOSED from Route M to Goose Drive; culvert replacement, May 26, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Area peregrine falcons banded

Posted on May 22, 2016May 20, 2016

Peregrine falcons hatched this spring were recently removed from a nest box atop a building in Kansas City, given identification leg bands and then placed back in the nests. Photo courtesy MDC

Kansas City, Mo. – Peregrine falcons continue to thrive in the Kansas City area, and a new nest at Thomas Hill Reservoir in Randolph County may be a forerunner of future nests in rural areas. Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) biologists recently worked with falcon program partners to place identification bands on falcons born this spring. The falcons, endangered in Missouri, are the result of a conservation program to develop populations by releasing birds and placing nest boxes in urban settings. Tall buildings or smokestacks mimic cliffs where falcons historically nested.

Falcon pairs at nest sites in Kansas City and St. Louis are consistently producing young falcons each spring, said Joe DeBold, MDC urban wildlife biologist. In the Kansas City metro this spring, 10 young were hatched at three nests on KCP&L power plant smokestacks. A nest at American Century Investments at the County Club Plaza produced four young. All nest sites are on towers or skyscraper ledges, places the high-flying falcons prefer. The falcons prey on pigeons and other birds for food.

MDC first released peregrine falcons in downtown Kansas City in 1991. A pair eventually produced young at a nest at that release site in 1997. Since then, numbers of nests have gradually grown. Nest boxes are in place at other sites in Missouri and biologists hope new falcon pairs will utilize them in the coming years.

“The new nest at Thomas Hill gives us hope that we’re going to start recruiting more nesting pairs in Missouri,” DeBold said.

On May 19, MDC biologists banded falcons at some urban Kansas City sites along with staff from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services, a partner in the program. The bands help biologist track falcon migrations and nesting.

Partners KCP&L and American Century Investments this spring provided cameras for online viewing of falcon nests. But look quick, as falcons grow fast and DeBold expects the birds that hatched in late April to fledge, or start flying, in June.

The young can still be viewed online at http://bit.ly/1Tvfozx or at

http://bit.ly/1YSqGzk.

Troy flea market to raise funds for scholarships

Posted on May 22, 2016May 20, 2016

An indoor flea market coming up next month in northeast Kansas will help raise funds for student scholarships.

The Seekers of Light and Knowledge (SLK) will hold a Pickers’ Paradise indoor flea market Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4 in Troy, Kan. The flea market will be held at the Troy Community Building located at 1225 Last Chance Rd. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

SLK said the types of items that will be sold include antiques, vintage items, art, crafts, home decor, and more. All proceeds go towards the SLK Scholarship Fund for high school students in Troy, Kan.

Operations to check for drunk drivers to be held in June

Posted on May 22, 2016May 23, 2016

The Missouri State Highway Patrol plans to hold several saturation operations in northwest Missouri during the month of June.

Sometime during the month of June 2016, Troop H will conduct a DWI checkpoint in DeKalb County and a DWI saturation in Nodaway County.

The areas selected for enforcement are based on a high number of drinking-related crashes, high number of contacts with drivers who have been drinking, and officers’ input as to probable contact with DWI violators.

“Removing impaired drivers from Missouri roadways is one of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s top priorities,” said Captain James E. McDonald. “If you choose to drink and drive, you will be arrested and you will go to jail. If your plans include alcohol, always have a sober designated driver.”