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Royals post-season gear now available!

Posted on September 25, 2015September 25, 2015

To celebrate the Kansas City Royals officially clinching the 2015 American League Central Division Championship, Aramark, the team’s official retail partner, is now selling 2015 Postseason gear in the Majestic Team Store at Kauffman Stadium.

The store was staying open late for fans in attendance at Thursday night’s game, offering official 2015 AL Central Division Champions apparel, headwear and novelty items for the whole family.

The Majestic Team Store will also have extended hours Friday, September 25, opening at 6 a.m.

Fans can celebrate the championship by purchasing the official “Locker Room” t-shirt and hat the players received after the game at any of the team store locations throughout the stadium.

There will also be plenty of other items for fans to choose from, including the official on-field Postseason hoodie and exclusive Under Armour items that will only be available in the Majestic Team Store.

For additional information, members of the media may contact the Royals Publicity Department at (816) 921-8000.

(Kansas City Royals news release)

Class action suit filed against VW on behalf of Missouri motorists

Posted on September 25, 2015

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A class-action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Missouri owners of diesel Volkswagen vehicles, further fallout from the German company’s rigging of emissions to pass air-quality tests. The suburban St. Louis law firm of Jacobson Press & Fields filed suit Wednesday. Like a similar suit filed in Vermont earlier this week, the Missouri action claims plaintiffs were damaged by the diminished value, including resale value, of their VWs.

Volkswagen spokesman John Schilling says the company does not respond to pending litigation.

The Environmental Protection Agency accused VW of installing a so-called “defeat device” in 482,000 cars sold in the U.S. VW later acknowledged that similar software exists in 11 million diesel cars worldwide.

Several additional lawsuits are in the works across the country.

Jury: murder suspect acted in self-defense

Posted on September 25, 2015

HUMANSVILLE, Mo. (AP) — A jury has found a southwest Missouri man who shot and killed his daughter’s fiance acted in self-defense. A Polk County jury on Wednesday found 60-year-old Steven Wayne Ball of Springfield not guilty of murder, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and endangering the welfare of a child.

Ball has always acknowledged shooting 37-year-old Daniel Houston during an altercation in Humansville in March 2014.

He told police he drove to Humansville after hearing his daughter arguing with Houston while talking to her on the phone. He said he shot Houston to protect his daughter.

Trial delay for woman accused of murder-by-antifreeze

Posted on September 25, 2015

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A Springfield woman accused of killing her husband and son and trying to kill her daughter with antifreeze will not go on trial until May.

Diane Staudte was scheduled to go on trial for two counts of first-degree murder, first-degree assault and armed criminal action beginning Nov. 12.

At a hearing Thursday, attorneys agreed to delay the trial to allow more time for preparations. The trial is now scheduled to begin May 11. Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty if Staudte is convicted.

Another daughter, 25-year-old Rachel, pleaded guilty last May to two counts of second-degree murder, first-degree assault and armed criminal action. She said she helped poison her family members at her mother’s insistence. Her plea agreement requires her to testify at her mother’s trial.

City settles wrongful-death suit

Posted on September 25, 2015

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — The city of Springfield has agreed to pay $250,000 to settle a wrongful-death lawsuit filed by the family of a man police fatally shot in February.

An application for approval of the settlement was filed Thursday in Greene County Circuit Court.

Under the proposal, the city, Springfield police and former officer Andrew Bath will not be held liable in connection with the death of Michael Ireland “in exchange for a one-time payment of $250,000.”

Greene County Prosecutor Dan Patterson has determined that Bath was justified in his shooting of Ireland, who was unarmed.

Of the money, about $82,000 will go to Ireland’s mother, more than $75,000 will go to his father and the rest, about $92,000, will go to lawyers.

University dean saves provost’s life with Heimlich maneuver

Posted on September 25, 2015

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Newman University dean is the talk of campus after saving the provost of the Wichita school from choking.

Provost Michael Austin says a Starburst candy was sucked into his windpipe Tuesday when he coughed.

Newman’s dean of students Levi Esses was visiting with a student worker when he noticed Austin having what he thought was a coughing fit.

Essex says Austin initially waved his hand like he was OK. But as Austin continued walking down the hallway, he began to wheeze loudly.

Esses asked him if he was choking, and Austin nodded his head and spread his arms. Esses performed the Heimlich maneuver on him until the candy became dislodged.

Esses later received applause from students. He says that was “kind of cool.”

Unusual accident kills motorcyclist

Posted on September 25, 2015

I-29 shutdown due to crash. Photo courtesy @moDOT_KC — I-29 shut down due to crash. Photo courtesy MoDOT

A Huron, Kansas man was killed in an unusual accident on I-29 in Platte County Thursday.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report says 41-year-old John Bledsoe’s motorcycle had a mechanical defect that caused it to start sliding.

Mr Bledsoe was ejected from the Harley and was hit by another vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

His passenger, 46-year-old Michelle Bledsoe suffered what were described as moderate injuries and was transported to North Kansas City Hospital for treatment.

The accident blocked southbound traffic on the interstate for hours.

Courts hope to clarify jury duty with new video

Posted on September 25, 2015September 24, 2015

If you get called for jury duty in Buchanan County, you may not know what to expect. That’s why Jason Hudson and a team from Creative Productions Group were in the courthouse Thursday. They’re shooting a new informational video.

Mr Hudson tells us tens of thousands of people report to the courthouse for jury duty, and many of those have never done it before.

He hopes the video will make that process easier.’

“We’d like to post the video online, on the Buchanan County Web site,” Hudson says. “Most jurors when they’re summoned, they come and watch the video in the orientation room.”

“We’re suggesting that they actually post it online, so jurors can watch it prior to coming to their summons.”

Hudson says the older video is about 15 years old and needed updating.

Free admission Saturday to most museums in Saint Joseph

Posted on September 24, 2015September 24, 2015

On Saturday, September 26, the whole family can enjoy a St. Joseph “day-cation” as participating museums from the Museum Association of St. Joseph join in the annual Museum Day, created by Smithsonian Magazine. In 2014, Museum Day drew nearly 7,000 visitors to local museums as they joined other cultural institutions nationwide in opening their doors free of charge. The event was created by Smithsonian Magazine as a way to celebrate America’s dynamic heritage and cultural life. Now in its 9^th year, 40,000 institutions are expected to participate with St. Joseph, Missouri, museums joining the celebration in a big way. Some members of the Museum Association of St. Joseph will be providing guided tours while others will have extended hours and other special offerings for the day.

The participating Museum Association of St. Joseph members, their location, and their hours for Museum Day are: Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art, 2818 Frederick, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fire Museum, 11^th and Penn, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; National Military Heritage Museum, 701 Messanie, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Pony Express National Museum, 914 Penn, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Remington Nature Center, 1502 MacArthur Drive, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Robidoux Row Museum, 3^rd and Poulin, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; St. Joseph Museum, Black Archives Museum, and the Glore Psychiatric Museum, 3406 Frederick Ave., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wyeth-Tootle Mansion, 11^th and Charles, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Walter Cronkite Memorial, 4525 Downs Drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Andrew County Museum, 202 E. Duncan Drive in Savannah, Missouri, is also participating and they will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Many of the participating museums will feature special exhibits or activities during the Museum Day in addition to their permanent exhibits. At the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art, a hands-on art activity will allow the entire family to create a masterpiece to take home with them. In their main floor gallery the featured exhibit will be “Double Visions” by John and Annie Louder. On the lower level, the photography of the late St. Joseph photographer Ival Lawhon, Jr., will be showcased in an exhibit called “Retrospective: St. Joseph and More.” On Museum Day only, the Andrew County Museum is offering a 50% discount on all items in their museum store. At the St. Joseph Fire Museum there will be cartoon characters to entertain young visitors and the chance to win a door prize. Guided tours of the history of mental health treatments will be given on the hour at the Glore Psychiatric Museum with the last tour beginning at 4 p.m. The Pony Express National Museum will have docents and junior docents to guide visitors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours will include the new “Buffalo Bill in St. Joseph” exhibit. The exhibit includes original objects from Buffalo Bill’s personal and professional life that have a connection to St. Joseph and the Pony Express. The Pony School on the grounds will also be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Every half hour the “school marm” will accept new students so they can have the one-room school experience. At the Robidoux Row Museum, visitors can enjoy punch and cookies as they explore what life was like in St. Joseph during the 1840s. In the American Indian Galleries at the St. Joseph Museum, visitors will have the opportunity to do a “make-it & take-it” craft project. At the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion, children can use their imagination as they use building blocks and other materials to create the house of their dreams.

“Museum Day has become a very popular St. Joseph cultural tradition. It’s designed to encourage all members of the community to experience the community’s incredible wealth of art, history, science, and wildlife — at no cost,” said Association President Andrea McCoy. “Our attendance grows every year as local residents take this opportunity to rediscover their own hometown. For visitors from outside the area, it’s a great opportunity to see all St. Joseph has to offer.”

Obituaries for Sept. 23

Posted on September 24, 2015

Rickey E. Lattin, Sr.
1954-2015

Rickey E. Lattin, Sr., 61, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2015 from results of an automobile accident.
He was born May 27, 1954 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Rickey married Carla Raines on April 26, 1980. She survives of the home.
He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and worked at Bradken in Atchison, Kansas as a welder for 42 years. Rickey was a member of First Baptist Church.
He loved to read and enjoyed his family and his Triumph motorcycle. He liked home improvement projects and served at Open Door Food Kitchen. Rickey was a bell-ringer for the Salvation Army every year at Christmas time and was a bus-driver for his church.
Rickey liked to barbeque and entertain people and he also staffed the hospitality room at Trails West for his church. He was also a teacher for Team Kids.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eldon Sr. and Patricia (Reynolds) Lattin; and brother, Junior Lattin.
Additional Survivors include: daughter, Amber Lattin (Ryan Geesing), St. Joseph, Missouri; granddaughter, Charlotte Geesing; grandson, Graham Geesing; uncle, Gene Reynolds (Shirley); and family pet, Mylo.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Saturday, First Baptist Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Mr. Lattin will be removed from Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory to arrive at the church one hour prior to the service. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Brenda Lou Eddy-Potts
1961-2015

Brenda Lou Eddy-Potts 54, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital, Saint Joseph, MO. She was born January 25, 1961 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of Carol and Jerry Eddy. She attended Central High School and Hillyard Technical School of Nursing. She enjoyed helping and caring for people and was very proud of her nursing career working at Gower Convalescent Center, the former Beverly Manor and several other area nursing homes as a LPN. She enjoyed crocheting, flower gardening, watching classic movies, and bowling on her bowling league, but most especially she loved and cherished her grandchildren. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Jerri Kibbe, and daughter, Michelle R. Eddy-O’Neal. Survivors include, two sons, Richard (Judith) Eddy, and Steven O’Neal of Saint Joseph, MO, a daughter, Shawnda (Jason) Embrey of St. Joseph, MO, sister, Winona (Timothy) Corcoran of St. Joseph, MO, 8 grandchildren; Chelsie, Roger, Ricky, Courtney, Caitlyn, Steven Tristan, and Isabelle, 1 great grandson; Mason, companion, Steven O’Neal.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am, on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Pastor Richard Piper officiating, The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery . Memorials are requested to a charity of the donors choice. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Minnie Faye Eggleston
1929-2015

Minnie Faye Eggleston 86, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday September 23, 2015 at a Saint Joseph health care center. She was born March 25, 1929 in St. Joseph, Missouri daughter Lucy & George Miller. She worked at Meade Products as a machine operator 40 years and was a Christian. Minnie was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Eggleston, her parents, two daughters, Cheryl Teaney, and Debbie Phillips, and a son, Charles Teaney, three brothers, Harold, Robert, and Irvin Miller, four sisters, Ruth Miller, Lucille McCombs, Wilma Nichols, abd Laura Louise Miller. She is survived by 7 grandchildren; Becky Kepner, Wendy Paldi, Willie Filley, Brandy Lafave, Michael Teaney, Dawn, Merle Phillips, three sisters, Betty Kline, Shirley (Rusty) Cox, and Sandra Sue Cox all of St. Joseph, MO, and brother-in-law, Morris Miller of Wathena, KS. She will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. A Graveside memorial service and inurnment will be at the Sugar Creek Cemetery, Rushville, MO at a later date. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.