A teenager from Oregon, Missouri was injured in a single-vehicle crash in Holt County Wednesday night.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report says Alyssa Denney failed to negotiate a curve along Missouri Highway 111 northwest of Forest City just before 11pm. The vehicle left the roadway and overturned.
Ms Denney, 16, suffered what were described as moderate injuries. She was taken to Mosaic Life Care for treatment.
A St Joseph man was injured in a rollover crash Wednesday afternoon on I-29 north of Country Club Village.
According to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 40-year-old Brian McCoy lost control of his car near the 55 mile marker at 1:42 p.m. Wednesday. The Honda Accord went into the median, hit an embankment and went airborne twice before overturning.
Mr McCoy was transported to Mosaic Life Care for treatment of moderate injuries.
St. Joseph police are investigating an armed robbery on the city’s south side Wednesday afternoon.
Sergeant Jayson Person said two men walked into the Boost Mobile outlet at 6400 King Hill Ave. at around 4:30 p.m., displayed a firearm and left with an undisclosed amount of money.
The robbers left on foot heading west on Pawnee Street
“Nobody was hurt,” Sgt Person said. “There were no shots fired.”
“Hopefully we’ve got some good information to go on, and try to make a case on somebody. We’ve got questions as to who these guys are, of course, and we’re going to try to confirm that and make a case.”
A man was arrested by St. Joseph Police Officers after allegedly crashing a stolen truck into two parked vehicles Wednesday.
Commander Eric Protzman said officers attempted to stop a stolen truck that was identified as stolen. He said when the officer tried to stop the vehicle it took off.
“Officers did not chase,” Protzman said. “It turned onto S. 17th from Mitchell and struck two parked vehicles.”
The 27-year-old driver was arrested at the scene around 1:46 a.m.
The case is still under investigation.
The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office is investigating human bones that a farmer discovered Monday in a field.
Deputies responded to the area of I-35 and Granite Avenue near Pattonsburg, Monday around 12:41 p.m.
According to a news release, a local farmer had discovered a shotgun and possible human bones in his field. The Daviess County Coroner was called in and when the scene was processed numerous human bones were recovered.
The department said the firearm was confirmed stolen from the Kansas City, Mo. Police Dept. The incident is related to a stolen Kansas City Police Car that was found abandoned in Daviess County on I-35 near the 75 mm in August of 2014.
As we previously reported, a homeless Kansas City man was charged with robbery and resisting arrest after police said he stole a squad car, led officers on a high-speed chase and abandoned the vehicle on a rural stretch of I-35 near Pattonsburg in Aug. of 2014. 30-year-old Joshua Boyd was charged with stealing the cruiser. Before the theft, according to probable cause documents Boyd allegedly told an officer he was schizophrenic, off his medication and was afraid people were after him. Authorities found the squad car but continued patrolling the area in case Boyd surfaced.
The remains found Monday in the field are being forwarded to the Kansas City Crime Lab for DNA testing.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Route 6 (Frederick) is closed between Route W and Hurlingen Road today and will remain closed until 3 p.m. for bridge maintenance. Missouri Department of Transportation crews are working on the bridge deck ends.
Tomorrow, Thursday, April 14, the road will be closed between Routes P and AB from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for continued bridge maintenance.
During both days of work, motorists will need to seek an alternate route. All scheduled work is weather permitting and subject to change.
Today: Sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 43. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 71. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 49. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South southeast wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Mary Jane Corkins
1943-2016
Mary Jane Corkins, 73, Atchison, Kansas died Monday, April 11, 2016 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha, Kansas.
Graveside services will be Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A. M. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Mary was born January 15, 1943 in Atchison, Kansas the daughter of William and Betty June Mulvaney Turner. She attended Atchison Public Elementary Schools and Mt. Saint Scholastica Academy.
Mary Jane was a homemaker to her husband and children. She enjoyed playing bingo, reading, socializing with friends and most of all spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include two son, Allen Merritt, Atchison, KS, John Corkins, Lansing, KS, two daughters, Laura (Jerry) Koopman, Falls City, NE, Natalie Whimley, Lansing, KS, six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and a sister, Leigh Fortier, Los Angeles, CA. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry Mercer and Randy Mercer.
William “Bill” R. Bottiger
1929-2016
Wathena, Kansas – William R. “Bill” Bottiger, 87, of Wathena, Kansas passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the Wathena Nursing & Rehab Center.
Bill was born April 7, 1929 in Denton, Kansas to Charles & Mary (Molinare) Bottiger.
He graduated Denton High School, was a member of the Army National Guards & Wathena Masonic Lodge. Bill retired from Wire Rope for 30 years.
Bill married Marjorie Shuster on June 23, 1978. She survives of the home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Kenneth & a sister, Lila Mae Keebler.
Additional survivors are daughters, Connie Guido (Vick) of Las Vegas, Nevada; Linda Anderson (Alan) of San Antonio, Texas; Brenda Hill of New Braunfels, Texas;
Georgina Marie Ruedin (Jim) of Lake St. Louis, Missouri; Sons, Jon Lance Higdon (Bernadette) of Wathena, Kansas; Perry Max Higdon (Gale) of Wathena, Kansas;
16 Grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren; Sister, Katherine Hopper (Jim) of Elwood, Kansas; Nieces & nephews.
Memorial Service taking place at 10:30 A.M. Friday, April 15, 2016 at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas. Visitation will be held 5-7 Thursday evening at the funeral home. Inurnment at a later date. Memorials at Wathena Healthcare Activity Fund or the Wathena EMS.
Raymond Ford
1938-2016
Raymond Ford, 77, Parkville, Missouri passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at his residence.
He was born August 3, 1938 to Nathan and Hattie (Colburn) Ford.
Raymond married Velma Loretta Shipley February 6, 1964.
He proudly served in the US Army and worked as a welding inspector at Midwest Conveyor, retiring in 1999 after twenty-five years.
He enjoyed welding and also liked to fish in his spare time. Raymond was a member of the American Welding Society, Deer Park Methodist Church in St. Joseph and The Northland Cathedral in Kansas City.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Gary Ford.
Survivors include wife of fifty-two years, Loretta; children, Denise Brown (Dick), Pamela Spiek (Dave), Kelly Bowen (Dave), Michelle Van Dyke (Don), as well as Curtis, Darlene, and Rickey; brothers, Frankie Ford (Kelli) and George Ford (Terri); sister, Sara Seiter (Louie); and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.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, where friends may call after 5:00 P.M. Thursday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Grace Evangelical Church or Heartland Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Neil J. Smith
1959-2016
Neil J. Smith, 56, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Saint Joseph. He was born December 4, 1959 in Yerington, Nevada son of Mary & Norman Smith. He worked as a concrete finisher and was the monitor for the cold weather shelter. He recently joined as a part-time staff member with the Community Mission Corporation. He loved to fish, hunt, and go camping, and he was a member of the ROC Fellowship Church. Neil was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include two sons, Anthony (Cynthia) Smith of Kansas City, MO, and Zachary Smith of St. Joseph, MO, two daughters, Serina Smith and Corrine Smith of St. Joseph, MO, 11 grandchildren, a brother, Norman (Kim) Smith of Cameron, MO, and a sister, Leila (Mike) Tebow of St. Joseph, MO. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Tuesday April 19, 2016 with a Memorial Service starting at 7:00 pm at the ROC Fellowship Church. He will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.
The pair allegedly fled from a traffic stop along a county road in Andrew County March 26. The pursuit crossed into Holt County and then back into Andrew County, where authorities say the vehicle crossed into the wrong lane of traffic on I-29. Deputies say four shots were fired at the pursuing vehicles during the chase.
Mr Despain faces 14 felony and misdemeanor counts, and is charged as a persistent offender. He’s being held without bail pending a case review April 26. Ms Harbord is charged with nine felony and misdemeanor counts. She’s being held under $50,000 bail awaiting a case review May 3.
Authorities blocked off the road in the 4200 block of Maxwell Road near the Northwood Apartments early Wednesday morning because of a water main break.
St. Joseph Police Sgt. Wayne Byrom says officers were dispatched at about 4:40 a.m.
Sgt. Byrom says Streets Department crews from City Yards were called in to set up barricades. It was not immediately clear how many residents’ water service were affected. Crews from Missouri American Water were dispatched to shut down the main and repair the damage.
