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Cold temperatures postpone pool opening

Posted on May 18, 2016May 18, 2016

Due to extremely cold water and outdoor temperatures and unfavorable weather conditions, the opening of the pools has been delayed.

According to a press release from the City of St. Joseph, the water temperature on Tuesday was 57 degrees, way too cold for safe and enjoyable swimming. As a result, aquatic staff is monitoring the water temperature, outdoor weather temperature, and weather conditions. They will continue to do so until the water is at least 70 degrees and outdoor temperatures and weather conditions are appropriate for safe and enjoyable swimming.

May 28th is the tentative opening date for the pools, dependent on water and air temperatures and favorable weather conditions.

According to the City of St. Joseph Special Event and Communication Coordinator Julie Noel, the water portion of the lifeguard training class will be held at the YMCA Wednesday afternoon and future water training has been postponed.

“The water temperature yesterday was 57 degrees and the outdoor temperature was cold, making it unsafe conditions for the water portions of the course to be held at the aquatic center,” Noel said. “Water training will not begin at the aquatic center until the water, weather, and outdoor temperature are such that the Parks Department is certain that the water training will be safe.”

The May 28th opening date is tentative because the lifeguard training and returning lifeguard refresher sessions must be completed prior to the opening.

Obituaries May 15-17

Posted on May 18, 2016

Scott W. King
1982-2016

Scott W. King, 33, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016.
He was born July 10, 1982 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Scott was a graduate of Savannah High School Class of 2001 and worked at Boehringer Ingelheim for two years as a machine operator.
He enjoyed driving his Jeep and riding motorcycles.
He was preceded in death by his father, Howard “Ace” King; paternal grandparents, Douglas King and Ruby Walker; and maternal grandfather, William Thompson.
Survivors include mother and step-father, Susan Simmons (Chuck); brothers, Chad King and Jamie King (Cynthia), St. Joseph, Missouri; two nieces; one nephew; maternal grandparents, Julia Franken (William), Troy, Kansas; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Farewell Services 2:00 P.M. Sunday, Green Valley Baptist Church. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Friends of the Animal Shelter or the American Cancer Society. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Rose E. “Rosie” Anderson
1925-2016

Rose E. “Rosie” Anderson, 90, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care.
She was born December 28, 1925 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
She retired from Whitacre Cable where she was a Cable Cutter and met her two best and lifelong friends, Betty and Veda.
Rose was a very nice Christian woman with only positive words and actions towards everyone she interacted with. She loved garage sales, collecting pretty rocks and shells and scrapbooking.
Miss Anderson was a member of the First Lutheran Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Nattie (Overmiller) Anderson; brother, Robert Anderson and his wife, Vanetta; and her two best friends, Betty Stephens and Veda Euler.
Survivors include her very close friends, who over the years became her family, Carolyn and Max Stephens and their children, Jim Stephens (Michael) and Kim Simmons (Ty); granddaughter, Shamarla Pointer (Ryan); and three great grandchildren, Riley, Raylin and Roein. She was also survived by other distant relatives.
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 1:30 to 2:30 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to First Lutheran Church, St. Joseph, Missouri. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Dencil “Denny” Allen Budgett
1951-2016

Dencil “Denny” Allen Budgett 65, of Leavenworth, Kansas, formerly of St. Joseph, MO passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016 in a Leavenworth Kansas Health care center. He was born March 2, 1951 in St. Joseph, MO, son of the late Mildred and Harold Budgett. He graduated from Benton high school in 1970 and served in the United States Air Force and is a veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked for the State of Kansas as a Tower & Antenna Specialist. He was a Life Member of the VFW Post 6760, and was a Christian. Survivors include son, Dencil Budgett of St. Joseph, MO, two daughters, Amy Budgett of Iola, KS, and Kimberly Bowen of Florida, 6 grandchildren 1 great grandchild, two brothers, Michael and William Budgett, a sister, Gail Rodewald of Wathena, KS, and caretaker and friend, Robert Reid of St. Joseph, MO.
Graveside funeral services and interment will be conducted on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 10:00 am, at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home.

Dawn Michele Brungardt
1968-2016

Dawn M. Brungardt, 47, Atchison, Kansas, died Monday, May 16, 2016, at Medicalodges Jackson County.
Funeral services will be Saturday, May 21, 2016, at 3:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be Saturday, from 2:00 P.M. until time of services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in Dawn’s memory may be left in care of the funeral home.
Dawn was born November 11, 1968, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Daniel and Mary Arnold Hall. She was a 1987 graduate of Atchison High School and attended Crumm Beauty School in St. Joseph, Missouri.
She was employed as a beautician. She was an avid softball player. She enjoyed bowling, camping, and spending time outdoors with her friends.
Dawn is survived by her sons, Blane Brungardt, Kansas City, MO, Brandon Brungardt, Victoria, KS, her father Dan Hall and step-mother M’Lissa Hall, Muscotah, KS, a brother Daniel Hall, Jr., St. Joseph, MO, and step-brother, Terry Crossland, Overland Park, KS.

Sara (Clark) Barton
1949-2016

Sara (Clark) Barton, 66, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at her home.
She was born May 18, 1949 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Sara married Harold Barton on February 14, 1989.
She worked for Friskies Pet Care for over 22 years. Her faith in God was important to her. She was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed attending church. Sara loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren. She also had a love for reading and animals.
Sara was preceded in death by her parents, William and Edna (Sell) Clark; brothers, Michael and Jimmie Clark; and sister-in-law, Sharon Clark.
Survivors include husband, Harold; children, Tabatha Tavares (Daniel), Richard McPhail (Jessica) and Jamie McPhail (Mathew Gabbert); step-son, Brian Connacher; grandchildren, Alex, Christopher and Cassie Jackson; Arwen Tavares; Christian Stroud; Coty, Kaytlyn, Kylee, Kelsie and Kira McPhail; and Emmaryn Gabbert; great-grandchildren, Lillie Jackson and Karlee Stroud; brother, Robert G. Clark; and sisters-in-law, Diana Clark and Susan Clark.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Parish Rosary 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to a local animal shelter of the donor’s choice or the ASPCA. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Patricia Jean “P.J.” Stanton
1965-2016

Patricia Jean “P.J” Stanton 50, of Amazonia, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at her home. She was born June 30, 1965 in Eldorado Springs, MO, daughter of Lora and Earnest Mooney. She graduated from Eldorado Springs High School and Vatterott. She married Ron Stanton September 7, 20003. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and baking, flower gardening, fishing, playing darts and shooting guns. Patricia loved her animals and her dogs. She was very outspoken. Patricia was preceded in death by father, Earnest Mooney. Survivors include, husband, Ron Stanton of the home, mother, Lora Mooney of Amazonia, MO, 3 sons, Charles (Kim) Austin of Fillmore, MO, Randon Stanton and William Stanton both of Amazonia, MO, daughter, Courtney Seward of St. Joseph, MO, grandchildren, Autumn, Austin, Daisy and Kelley, Maison, sister, Lora Lee Alladin of CA, 2 brothers, Billy (Beth) Mooney and Willy (Michelle) Mooney all of Savannah, MO, several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Thursday, May, 19, 2016 at the Rupp Funeral Home.

Health Dept. to offer free Hepititis screening

Posted on May 18, 2016

The City of St. Joseph Health Department will offer free Hepatitis C screening in recognition of National Hepatitis Testing Day Thursday.

The department will offer free walk-in screening for Hepatitis C on Thursday, May 19, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Patee Market Health Center, 904 S. 10th Street, 2nd floor.

The screening is considered a “rapid test” and will be completed within 20 minutes.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that millions of Americans have Hepatitis C and 75% of them are baby boomers born between 1945 and 1965. A “silent” disease, Hepatitis C often has no noticeable symptoms for years, even decades.

Hepatitis C is an infection of the liver, which is the body’s filter and helps rid the body of toxins. Infection with the Hepatitis C virus, HCV, can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer, or even death. There is no vaccine for HCV but there are many successful treatments for Hepatitis C. Early screening and diagnosis is essential in preventing transmission of the disease and in easing the long-term health consequences of Hepatitis C.

The City of St. Joseph Health Department offers testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and Hepatitis C, Monday through Friday, by appointment only, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. There is a $10.00 charge for the visit but treatment for curable sexually transmitted infections is free of charge.

UPDATE: Police investigate body found as “suspicious death”

Posted on May 18, 2016May 18, 2016

(UPDATE) – The body of a man in his late teens found early Wednesday morning in a parking lot is being investigated by police as a suspicious death.

The St. Joseph Police Department responded to the area of 2300 Calhoun on a report of shots fired. Officers found a man in his late teens on the parking lot in the 2200 block of Frederick.

“Subject was possibly shot and later pronounced deceased,” said Commander Eric Protzman. “Numerous spent shell casings were located.”

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

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(7:28 a.m. ) – St. Joseph police have not offered much information on a body found in the Midtown area early Wednesday morning.

The parking lot near 22nd and Frederick was marked off with crime scene tape.

The parking lot was littered with nearly a dozen numbered evidence markers.

Police detectives cleared the scene but were expected to return to continue their investigation during the daylight hours.

Meanwhile, a short stretch of 23rd Street and Calhoun from 22nd to 23rd was blocked, as was the alley between 22nd and 23rd.

As we reported earlier, police said the body of a deceased white male was found around 12:25 Wednesday morning in a parking lot.

Kearney hosts huge law enforcement conference

Posted on May 18, 2016

Hundreds of local, state and federal law enforcement officials and prosecutors converge on Kearney, Nebraska Wednesday through Friday for the 29th annual Criminal Justice and County Attorney’s Conference.

The conference, organized by the Nebraska Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee is designed to bring training to law enforcement officials and prosecutors in the latest topics impacting the criminal justice system.

The conference is hosted each year by the United States Attorney’s Office and the Nebraska County Attorneys Association. It was one of very few conferences in the nation that combines training for both law enforcement officers and prosecutors.

This year’s topics include:
Officer Shooting Survival Story
Legislative and Supreme Court Updates
Stress and Burnout in the Criminal Justice System
Confessions/Admissions for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors
Drug Court Updates and Law Enforcement’s Role
Opioid Crisis
Body Worn Cameras
Prosecutor Best Practices
Restorative Justice Models
Human Trafficking

Awards will be presented during the Thursday May 19, 2016 banquet, by United States Attorney Deborah R. Gilg, to criminal justice officials for their outstanding contributions to the criminal justice system and their communities.

Route A will close for road work

Posted on May 18, 2016

Route A will be closed two days this week for a seal coat treatment.

According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, on Wednesday, May 18th and Thursday, May 19th, Route A in Clinton County will close to all traffic. Local maintenance crews will close Route A from Route 116 to Route T each day at approximately 7 a.m. They plan to reopen the road each evening at approximately 5 p.m.

Motorists will need to use an alternate route during the closure.

For more information on this and other MoDOT projects, call 1-888-ASK-MODOT or visit MoDOT’s website and view the online Traveler Information Map.

(Update) Authorities clear scene of manhunt in Buchanan County

Posted on May 17, 2016May 18, 2016

Roads closed in the area of 135th Rd. in Buchanan County. Photo by Sarah Thomack

(Update 5:45 p.m.) Authorities have cleared the scene where a man hunt was underway Tuesday in Buchanan County.

After more than three hours searching the area an alert was issued at 5:31 p.m. to let the public know the area of 135th Rd/SE Nuckols Rd. has been cleared.

The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department said Tuesday afternoon a deputy tried to stop a vehicle for speeding on 36 highway and a chase began.

“It came back as possibly stolen,” said Cpl. Sarah Hardin. “The officer then saw that vehicle go up into a driveway, through several hot-wire fences, and across people’s property.”

Hardin said at this time they believe that the suspect possibly got a ride out of the area.

“We are continuing to follow leads and the investigation continues,” she said.

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(Update 4:22 p.m.) – Buchanan County residents in the area where a man hunt is underway are being urged to stay inside and keep their doors locked.

The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department said Tuesday afternoon a deputy tried to stop a vehicle for speeding on 36 highway and a chase began.

“It came back as possibly stolen,” said Cpl. Sarah Hardin. “The officer then saw that vehicle go up into a driveway, through several hot-wire fences, and across people’s property. At this time the suspect has ditched the vehicle and we have that vehicle but the suspect is still on foot.”

An alert was sent out at 2:25 p.m. asking citizens to avoid the area of 135th Rd and SE Nuckols Rd. due to police activity. At 4:20 p.m. Hardin said the search was still underway.

“We want to caution anybody in this area if they have somebody enter their property that they see to call 911 immediately. Please lock up their doors and their outbuildings so that we can keep those buildings secure and keep that suspect from getting in,” Hardin said.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is assisting the county, an airplane from the highway patrol is being used in the search.

“We want people not necessarily to avoid the area but anybody in this area of 135th road, 36 highway, anybody that’s in this area where the suspect was last seen on foot we want them to be cautious of their property and of themselves,” Hardin said.

A suspect description has not yet been compiled.

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(3:30 p.m. ) – The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department is urging people to avoid an area near Easton due to a manhunt.

Col. Bill Puett said a vehicle fled from deputies and a man got out and fled on foot. An alert was sent out at 2:25 p.m. asking citizens to avoid the area of 135th Rd and SE Nuckols Rd. due to police activity. Puett said currently deputies are in the area trying to locate the suspect.

St. Joseph Post’s Sarah Thomack is on scene and reports multiple law enforcement vehicles and an airplane appear to be searching for an individual. Little information is known at this point however, she said 135th Rd. was blocked to traffic as of 3:30 p.m.

As we learn more we will update.

Man reported missing in Savannah charged with child molestation

Posted on May 17, 2016May 17, 2016

Missing Person flyer released by Savannah PD in an effort to ask the public for help locating 47-year-old Tony Snodgrass

A Savannah man found injured in Andrew County last week after being reported missing has been charged with child molestation.

Tony Lee Snodgrass, 47 was charged Tuesday in Andrew County with two counts of felony first-degree child molestation. One charge stemming from earlier this month, a second from Dec. of 2015.

As we previously reported, Snodgrass was reported missing by his family early last week after the Savannah Police Department said he left his home and no one heard from him. He was located Wednesday with injuries and transported to Mosaic Life Care for evaluation.

According to probable cause documents on May 8 around 1 a.m. Officer Matthew McMillen took a report of a possible sexual assault. The victim reported she had been staying at a friend’s house when the assault took place.

Snodgrass was then taken into police custody.

Tony Snodgrass Andrew County Booking Photo — Tony Snodgrass
Andrew County Booking Photo

“I asked him if he remembered anything from the past 24 hours, he told me that he went to Kansas to lay asphalt and then he went to the bar in downtown Savannah to celebrate his birthday with his wife, he said after that he doesn’t remember,” McMillen said.

Court documents said Snodgrass blew a .191 BAC.

A second probable cause statement filed Tuesday, said a woman contacted the Savannah Police Department on Tuesday May 10 in reference to her 10-year-old daughter, alleging Snodgrass abused her.

“On Wednesday 5-11-16, Tony Snodgrass was found in a barn with his neck and wrist cut. At the scene was a note that appeared to be written by Tony Snodgrass,” Chief of Police David Vincent said in court documents. “In that note he says he is sorry for what he did…and that he was drunk and thought it was his wife.”

Snodgrass is being held on $100,000 bail in the Andrew County Jail. As of Tuesday afternoon online court documents do not list a court date.

United Way seeks more volunteers for summer reading program

Posted on May 17, 2016May 17, 2016

The United Way needs more volunteers for their reading program this summer.

The United Way Reading Adventure is partnering with the YMCA school age childcare program at the Downtown Family Branch, the City REC Center school age childcare program and the St. Joseph School District extended summer programs at Humboldt and Edison elementary schools.

The YMCA program will be held May 17-June 7.

The Edison program will be June 13-27.

The Humboldt program will be June 15-July 13.

The City REC Center program will be held June 14-July 26.

More volunteers are needed to read for a week or two or every week at any of the sites. Donations of new or gently used books for elementary age children are also needed.
For more information, or to sign up, go to the St. Joseph United Way website.

Bridge inspections scheduled in northwest Missouri

Posted on May 17, 2016

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – In-depth bridge inspections are scheduled for several bridges in Northwest Missouri over the next few weeks.

Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation may close a single lane on the bridges listed below as they conduct bridge inspections. All work is weather permitting and could be rescheduled. Motorists are advised to be alert for work zone signs and extra equipment on the roadways around these bridges.

Week of May 23:

Caldwell County Route A Bridge over Shoal Creek
Week of May 30 (no work on the Memorial Day holiday):

Andrew County Route B bridge over The One Hundred and Two River
Andrew County Interstate 29 northbound bridge over the Nodaway River
Holt County I-29 southbound bridge over the Nodaway River