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Huge earthquake and aftershocks rock Chile; At least five dead

Posted on September 17, 2015September 17, 2015

A major earthquake with several large aftershocks rocked the South American nation of Chile just before 6pm St Joseph time. The largest of the temblors was of magnitude 8.3. At least five people died. Residents of Illapel, near the 8.3 quake’s epicentre, fled into the streets in terror as their homes began to sway.

Shoppers in one department store were left in the dark amid collapsed ceilings and shelves. Along the coast, the quake made flagpoles sway and crack.

News accounts report upwards of one million people evacuated. Operations were suspended at two major copper mines. A series of Tsunami alerts were issued in Chile, but by this morning all had been cancelled. The state of Hawaii was placed on a Tsunami Watch. In the coastal town of Coquimbo, waves of up to 4.5m (15ft) in height hit the shore.

Special Response Team standoff ends with no injuries

Posted on September 17, 2015September 17, 2015

The Special Response Team arrested four subjects early Thursday morning during a standoff in the 2200 block of South 11th Street.

Police Sergeant James Langston says the incident began at 9:30 Wednesday night when officers attempted to serve warrants at the residence. SRT negotiators went to work and were able to talk some of the occupants into coming out. Others remained inside.

Sergeant Langston says the incident ended between 1:30 and 2 am Thursday when officers entered the residence and found two more suspects hiding.

No shots were fired. No injuries were reported. The investigation that led to the warrants continues.

Work continues on latest Traffic Box Art project

Posted on September 17, 2015

Artist Hanna Greenwell continues work on the new Traffic Box Art project at 6th and Edmond in downtown St Joseph. The artist based in St Louis is a 2015 graduate of Missouri Western State University.

Greenwell was selected after the Public Art committee reviewed multiple submissions. You can watch Hanna working on “Warrior Woman” for the rest of this week.

“We are lucky to get her,” said Allied Arts Council Executive Director Teresa Fankhauser. “She is in demand, in a week she flies to Hawaii to paint a mural!”

Greenwell is a graphic designer with a big heart and big dreams. She said she always loved to create but found herself drawn to it more and more once she got into college. “I finally made myself a graphic design major and fell in love with art all together. I love nature, recycling and helping the environment. My goal is to pursue sustainable design and help change the way the world designs,” said Greenwell. You can check out more of her art at her Web site here.

Ms Fankhauser is happy with this year’s selection. “ We have so many talented artists from the university I’m glad one was chosen for this year’s project.”

This year’s project is made possible by the Downtown St. Joseph Community Improvement District. According to Fankhauser, “Due to budget cuts we wouldn’t have been able to install traffic box artwork without the CID grant.”

Police: No threat against Western

Posted on September 16, 2015September 16, 2015

An investigation into a threat of violence against Missouri Western University has been found unsubstantiated by police.

Missouri Western State University sent an email out to students and faculty just before noon which said:

“Shortly before 11 a.m., Missouri Western police received a report of a threat of violence against the campus. A person of interest was detained by St. Joseph Police off campus, and there is no ongoing threat at this time.”

St. Joseph Police, Missouri State Highway Patrol and University police responded to look into the incident and SJPD Capt. Jeff Willson said it was quickly found that the threat was unsubstantiated.

“It’s something we have take take seriously in this day and age,” said Kent Heier with Missouri Western.

Rain chances back in the forecast!

Posted on September 16, 2015

Today
Sunny, with a high near 87. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 95. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 11 to 16 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 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.

Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 79.

(VIDEO) Cleveland fireworks tech booed after giving accidental display to Alex Rios

Posted on September 16, 2015September 16, 2015

An unintentional fireworks display greeted Alex Rios after his home run Tuesday night in Cleveland. TV cameras showed a distraught fireworks tech, hands, and hiding his head, after he accidentally triggered the display. That sort of thing is normally saved for home runs by the HOME team!

TV cameras caught the distraught fireworks technician with his hands clutching his head after his quick-trigger mistake, which prompted a chorus of boos from the small crowd.

“It was nice,” Rios joked about the unexpected explosion. “It’s the first time that’s happened to me in a road game. When I heard all the screams, it crossed my mind that they somehow called it foul. It shook me a little bit. It caught me off-guard. When I was rounding second, I heard people screaming and that’s when I thought something happened, but it’s all good.”

The Royals won 2-0.

Grundy County crash causes serious injuries

Posted on September 16, 2015

A traffic accident near Spickard, Missouri sent two people to the hospital Tuesday night.

Trevor Golden, 22, of Spickard, suffered serious injuries when his Dodge Dart left US-65 highway and went down an embankment half a mile south of Spickard at about 8pm Tuesday.

His passenger Tabatha Dalton, also of Spickard, suffered minor injuries.

Both were transported to Wright Memorial Hospital.

Superintendent says Musser’s resignation will close the CFO position

Posted on September 15, 2015September 15, 2015

Beau Musser could be the Saint Joseph School District’s last Chief Financial Officer.

Musser announced his resignation last week, saying private sector work is a better fit for his skillset.

Superintendent Dr. Robert Newhart says Musser’s departure will bring the CFO position to an end.

“I am positive the board will not bring back the CFO position,” Newhart said.

Newhart said Musser’s unexpected resignation creates a new opportunity to reorganize the administration. He said he has asked staff to develop a job description for a Chief Administrative Officer who would oversee the departments of finance, operations, and human resources.

Newhart said the reorganization would improve efficiency and save taxpayer money.

Two taken to hospital after crash blocking 36 Hwy

Posted on September 15, 2015September 15, 2015

Two men were taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries after a commercial vehicle crash two miles west of Stewartsville.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol around 7:18 a.m. 54-year-old James Jesse of Mount Sterling, Illinois was driving a 2015 Volvo Tractor-Trailer westbound on US 36 and failed to navigate the curve causing it to run off the right side of the roadway and roll onto its side. The commericial vehicle ended up blocking traffic on westbound US 36 highway while crews worked the scene.

The Missouri Department of Transportation issued a warning to drivers letting them know it would take quite some time to clear the scene because the truck was fully loaded at the time of the incident.

James Jesse and a passenger, 25-year-old Adam Jesse of Illinois were both taken by Ambulance to Mosaic Life Care for treatment of minor injuries.

Obituaries for Sept. 14

Posted on September 15, 2015

Curtis Jay Attebury
1972-2015

Curtis Jay Attebury 43, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, September 11, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital. He was born January 14, 1972 in St. Joseph, MO, son of Madge and Norman Attebury. He graduated from Lafayette high school, and worked in the appliance repair field with his father for many years then most recently at Greg’s Appliance, he also enjoyed the Auction business. He loved sports, football, music and playing the guitar. Curtis was formerly a member East Side Baptist Church. Survivors include, his parents, three sons, Joey (Mary) Burwell of Atchison, KS,
Drew and Luke Attebury of St. Joseph, MO seven brothers and sisters, Mike Attebury of St. Joseph, Debbie (Clarence) Cox of Bethany, MO, Mark Attebury, Norman (Roxanne) Attebury of St. Joseph, MO, Wendy Bray of Port Angeles, WA, Debbie Weir, and Joe Goin.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am, on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Pastor Ken Lewis officiating, The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery . Memorials are requested to the Curtis Attebury Memorial Fund in care of Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Robin “Bobbi” Sturges
1961-2015

Robin “Bobbi” Sturges, 54, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015 at her home.
She was born January 28, 1961 in LeMars, Iowa.
Bobbi married Charles William Sturges on December 22, 1978. He survives of the home.
She was a graduate of LeMars Community High School Class of 1979 and was known for crocheting Afghans and sewing. Bobbi was also an avid fisher.
She was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Mary Moore Sturges. Additional survivors include sons, Dustin Sturges and Josh Sturges; father, Roger Schorg, Pedley, California; mother, Carol Gengler, Remsen, Iowa; sister, Tracy Ellensohn; father-in-law, William S. Sturges; and several nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:30 A.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution they may be made to the family. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Warren “Keith” Widman
1930-2015

Warren “Keith” Widman, 85, Hiawatha, Kansas passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015 at his home.
He was born January 22, 1930 in Hiawatha, Kansas.
He married Dora Benson on December 30, 1950 and were married for 64 years. She survives of the home.
He retired from KU Printing Service at Lawrence, Kansas. Warren was a member of the Christian Center in Hiawatha, where he was an elder. He was also a member of the American Legion Homer White Post #66.
He enjoyed working with his hands and helping anyone in need. Warren loved Kansas Jayhawks basketball and the Kansas City Royals. He especially loved his family and never missed an event in which his great grandchildren participated.
Mr. Widman was preceded in death by his parents, Chris and Mabel (Miner) Widman; stepfather, Homer Cline; brothers, Stanley and Melvin Widman and Homer Jr., Dale and Lucian Cline.
Survivors include son, Bob Widman, Gardner, Kansas; daughter, Kathy Goehner (Todd), Atchison, Kansas; grandchildren, Ryan Jones (Bobbie), Rachel Gill (Brett), Kelsey Hayes (Robert), Emillee Chapman, and Amanda, Alexis and Austin Goehner; great-grandchildren, Kate, Maddie and Kyle Jones; Bailey, Drake and Connor Gill; Haiden Hayes and Willow Widman; brother, Larry Widman; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Widman was a member of the Kansas Cremation Service. The family will gather with friends in a celebration of life 1:30 to 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, Fisher Center, 201 E. Iowa St, Hiawatha, Kansas. Memorial donations may be sent to NEK Mutli County Hospice. Online guestbook and obituary at www.kansascremation.com.

Richard Dean Summers
1950-2015

Richard Dean Summers, 64, Savannah, Missouri passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015 at his home.
He was born December 31, 1950 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Richard proudly served in the United States Army, serving two tours in Vietnam.
He enjoyed fishing, bowling and playing bingo.
He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Dale Summers.
Survivors include wife of 35 years, Connie; mother, Maryann Hale (Charles); siblings, Sandy Foot (Jerry), Danny Summers (Sharon), Tanya Wolf (Bob) and Shawn Hale; daughters, Laurie and Dana; step-children, Amy and Richard; and several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Raecarol Morgan
1932-2015

Raecarol Morgan, 83, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday, September 14, 2015 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born June 15, 1932 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Her parents Beatrice Marie Balsinger Morgan and Ray Earl Morgan pre-deceased her, as well as a half-sister, Valery Lynn Bryan.
She was raised and schooled in Troy, Kansas, graduating from Troy High School in 1950. She attended the University of Kansas one year and graduated from Highland Junior College.
She worked in Troy and Portland, Oregon before joining the Department of State, Foreign Service in 1957. She served abroad in La Paz, Bolivia; Cairo, Egypt; Tokyo, Japan; Seoul, Korea; Caracas, Venezuela; Managua, Nicaragua; Vancouver, Canada; and her final post was Seoul, Korea.
After retiring she lived in Washington, D.C. until late 2010 when she moved to the Living Community of St. Joseph.
Survivors include her aunt, Eunice Morgan; and several cousins, Bill Hargis, Barbara Jean Clements, Jaci Crumpler, Dennis, John and Tom Morgan, Sheila Higdon, Mark Morgan and Greg Gustek.
She is also survived by Dan and Inez Duncan and their family; Rob (Annie), Jill and Drue (Liz), who adopted her as “Aunt Fan” many years ago. They took excellent care of her.
The family will gather with friends 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. Saturday, Benedictine Hall at Living Community in St. Joseph. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Living Community of St. Joseph, Hands of Hope Hospice or the Animal Shelter of St. Joseph. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

John Leroy Milbourn
1963-2015

John Leroy Milbourn Jr. 52, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday September 12, 2015 at his home. He was born July 1, 1963 in St. Joseph. He worked in the construction industry, and enjoyed fishing and singing karaoke, he was a Christian. John was preceded in death by his parents, John LeRoy Milbourn, Sr., and Clara Milbourn. Survivors include; wife, Dana Milbourn of the home, five children: Rachel (Cody) Masoner, Zachary Milbourn, Nicholas Milbourn, Taylor Harrah, and Kaytie Milbourn, 3 grandchildren; Kailey, Mason, and Khloey. He will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. There will be a memorial service at a later date. Memorials are requested to the John L Milbourn memorial fund, in care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com