A crash reported by a passerby affected traffic on I-29 just south of St Joseph.
The report came in about about 5:45am Tuesday. The accident slowed northbound traffic on the interstate near mile marker 41.2.
Police, state troopers, and paramedics responded.
Details not yet available on the severity of the accident. Will update if MSHP releases a crash report.
Andrew County Sheriff Bryan Atkins announces a $5,000 reward for information on a suspicious fire at a church. The St John Church at 526 Hackberry in Amazonia sustained significant fire damage September 10, after the facility was burglarized and vandalized.
The church pastor says some electronic equipment was taken in the burglary, and that the fire may have been set to try to hide evidence of the crime. Someone also tried to paint the number “666” on the side of the church. (find more here)
The Missouri State Fire marshall’s Office and the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have joined the investigation. Sheriff Atkins says the ATF has now issued a reward notice for $5,000 for information on the fire.
If you can help, call the ATF 24-hour tips hotline number (888-ATF-FIRE) or the Sheriff’s Office at 816-324-4114.
CAMERON, Mo. – The driving lane of southbound Interstate 35 is now closed between mile markers 52 and 48, south of Cameron.
Local crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation have closed the driving lane on this portion of I-35 to complete a concrete replacement project. The lane will remain closed around the clock through Thursday, Sept. 22, at approximately 3 p.m. A 14-foot width restriction will be in place through this section, as well.
MoDOT sai motorists should be alert and follow all construction signs and message boards. All work is weather permitting and schedules are subject to change.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The price of tuition for Missouri 2 and 4 year institutions will stay the same for the 2016-17 school year.
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon announced Monday that an agreement to freeze tuition for Missouri undergraduates has been reached. The Governor also announced that his Fiscal Year 2017 budget will include an additional $55.7 million, a 6 percent increase, in performance funding for higher education, which will bring total state funding for higher education to a record $985 million next year.
“By bringing people together to invest in students and hold down college costs, we have made Missouri a national leader in college affordability and innovation,” Gov. Nixon said. “Today I am proud to announce that under my budget, Missouri undergraduates won’t pay a penny more in tuition next year. This tuition freeze is good for students, families and our economy as a whole. Because the less debt students take on when they’re in school, the more they can spend when they graduate–buying a car, starting a business, and pursuing their dreams.”
This is the fourth tuition freeze Gov. Nixon has announced since taking office in 2009.
Dorothy L. Spaulding
1929-2015
Dorothy L. Spaulding, 86, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, September 18, 2015.
She was born on September 1, 1929.
Dorothy was spunky and had a great sense of humor.
She enjoyed crafts and was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church.
Survivors include extended family and many friends who loved her dearly.
Natural Farewell under the directions of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
John Egli
1922-2015
John Frederick Egli, III, 92, St. Joseph, Missouri, “Signed Off” from this life on Friday, September, 18 2015 at a local health care facility.
An amateur radio operator from his youth, John was born October 14, 1922 in St, Joseph, Missouri. John proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII, attended the University of Wisconsin and M.I.T. He worked as a realtor for forty-six years, the first thirty-six with Sisson Realty and the last ten years with Remax. He was past president and distinguished club president of Downtown Sertoma and member of Missouri Valley Amateur Radio Club.
John was a member of Charity Zaredatha Lodge No. 189, A.F.& A.M., 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason; York Rite Bodies: Hugh de Paynes Commandery, No. 4 Knights Templar; Mitchell Chapter, No. 14, Royal Arch Masons; St. Joseph Council, No. 9, Royal and Select Masters; Past Potentate, 1974 Moila Shrine; past president and Drum Major of Drum and Bugle Corps.; Royal Order of Jesters, Court No. 98; Royal Order of Quetzalcoatl; Legion of Honor, High Twelve Club – No. 49; DeMolay-Past Master Counselor.
John was a former member of Wyatt Park Baptist Church and The Unity Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John “Honas” Egli, Jr. and Pearl (Habig) Egli; daughter, Rebecca (Egli) Wilson; and grandson, Paul Greer.
Survivors include daughter, Deborah Greer and husband, Dennis Greer, MD; six grandchildren, Sean, Dan, Erin, and Stephen Greer; and Amy and Becky Wilson; seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by Robin Carolus Duvall and her son James, who were like a daughter and a grandson to John.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 7:30 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 Moila Endowment Fund. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Francis W. Long
1946-2015
Francis W. Long, 69, Stewartsville, Missouri passed away Friday, September 18, 2015 at Liberty Hospital.
He was born May 27, 1946 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Francis married Sheryl Willis.
He was a railroad conductor for BNSF for forty-three years and had his pilot’s license.
Mr. Long was a member United Transportation Union,the Charity Zaredatha Lodge No. 189, A.F. & A.M., 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason; Moila Shrine.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Bonnie (Powell) Long.
Survivors include wife, Sheryl Long; two daughters, Jeanna Edwards (Craig) Springfield, Missouri and Kasie Long Steinkamp (Jeff) Williamsburg, Iowa; three step-children, Scott Roberson, Kansas City, Missouri, Lynne Dillon (Shawn) Monroe, Washington, and Mystery Adams, Liberty, Missouri; five grandchildren, Ian, Tyler, Olivia, Henry, Hudson and his beloved dog Junior.
Francis was a loving husband, father, grandfather and will be missed by all.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Mount Olive Cemetery, Troy, Kansas at a later date. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Edsel J. “Ed” Gray
1928-2015
Edsel J. “Ed” Gray, 86, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care.
He was born November 30, 1928 in Memphis, Indiana.
Mr. Gray proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, following that he was in the Naval Reserves and retired as a Chief Petty Officer. Ed worked at St. Joseph Light and Power for forty-four years retiring as a supervisor in 1982.
He enjoyed golfing, dancing, fishing and camping in his younger years and was a member of the American Legion Post #359.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howell and Nora (Barnette) Gray; and brothers, Lester and Johnny Hatten.
Survivors include wife, Ellie Gray; children, Michael Gray, Sheela Simone, Curt Gray, Bob Thompson (Kathy) and Buddy Thompson (Debi); numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, Lake Avenue Missionary Baptist Church. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Mr. Gray 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 American Legion Post #359 or Lake Avenue Missionary Baptist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
RUSHVILLE, Mo. – Route 116 in Buchanan County will close next week for routine maintenance.
The Missouri Department of Transportation said local maintenance crews will close Route 116 from Route HH at Rushville to Route HH at DeKalb between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. each day next week. The road will reopen each evening. Motorists will need to seek an alternate route during the hours of the closure.
From Monday, Sept. 28, through Friday, Oct. 2, crews from MoDOT will mill and pave sections of Route 116 between Rushville and DeKalb. When the road reopens each afternoon at 3 p.m., there may be sections of the pavement that are rough and motorists should use caution and watch for uneven portions of pavement.
Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light south southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Around 170 babies, and their parents, to park in this year’s Baby Show at the South Side Fall Festival, sponsored by Q Country 92.7.
Here are the list of winners in each of the three age groups.
Birth – 9 Months
Sunshine Smile – Logan Willming (5 months)
Lovable Locks – Dannie Beard (6 months)
Rhasberry Tummy – Nathan Wilkinson Jr. (9 months)
Sweet As Sugar – Nash Logston (3 months)
10 months – 18 months
Sunshine Smile – Maveric Strasser (13 months)
Lovable Locks – Liam Thornton (14 months)
Rhasberry Tummy – Keira Pleickhardt (10 months)
Sweet As Sugar – Owen Rodriguez (12 months)
19 months – 24 months
Sunshine Smile – Harmony Cook (22 months)
Lovable Locks – Madilynn Sigrist (21 months)
Rhasberry Tummy – Parker Ann King (19 months)
Sweet As Sugar – Annistyn Marie Coy (23 months)
A second person has died from injuries sustained in a crash just over a week ago in Livingston County.
In a late-death notification, the Missouri State Highway Patrol says 74-year-old Perry McCollum of Tina, Missouri died last Thursday September 17, in the intensive care unit at the Truman Medical Center in Kansas City.
His wife Karen McCollum, 55, was killed in the crash on US-65 highway north of Chillicothe.
According to the online crash report, the McCollums’ vehicle was hit head-on after a motorist failed to negotiate a curve and crossed the center line. The other driver, Ronnie Fauss, 53, of Corder, was treated for moderate injuries at Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe.
A Highland, Kansas teenager was injured in a single-vehicle crash shortly after 8 p.m. Sunday in Doniphan County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol says 18-year-old Hunter Idol lost control of his pickup along 240th Road near Casselton. The truck hit a guardrail and then rolled multiple times down an embankment.
Mr Idol suffered what were described as disabling injuries and was transported to Mosaic Life Care for treatment. Hospital officials list him in “serious” condition Monday morning.
