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Labor Day Enforcement continues with 20-mile trooper program

Posted on September 7, 2015September 4, 2015

The 20-mile trooper program continues through Labor Day as trooper take part in holiday enforcement operations.

Over the holiday weekend troopers within Troop H and throughout the state have been taking part in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort). As part of that every available officer has been out on the road enforcing traffic laws and assisting motorists.

Also, during peak travel periods, Friday Sept. 4 and Monday, Sept. 7 troopers will man a 20-mile stretch of I-29. Enforcement efforts on secondary roads are conducted during the same timeframe within Troop H.

This year’s Labor Day weekend counting period runs from midnight, on Friday, September 4, 2015, to 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 7, 2015.

“Labor Day is a busy travel holiday every year. The Missouri State Highway Patrol urges motorists to wear their seat belts and never drink and drive,” said Captain McDonald. “The Highway Patrol wants everyone to have a safe Labor Day weekend.”

Conscious Discipline training to be held in St. Joseph

Posted on September 5, 2015September 4, 2015

A Conscious Discipline training for parents and caregivers, “Consequences that Work!,” is being offered by United Way Success By 6.

The class will be held from 6:30 am to 8:30 pm on Sept. 11 at St. Francis Xavier Church Parish Center, 2618 Seneca Street.

The Agency said participants will learn how to get rid of stress and bring more joy into your relationship by using consequences to teach, instead of to rescue or to punish the child.

Jill Molli, nationally certified Conscious Discipline trainer, will present the seminar based on Dr. Becky Bailey’s Conscious Discipline®, a social-emotional intelligence program consisting of Brain Smart® strategies for responding rather than reacting to life events.

There is no cost for the training and reservations are needed for free childcare. While the training focuses on parenting of children six years of age and younger, anyone who cares for children of any age is welcome to attend and would benefit from the training. For more information, visit stjosephunitedway.org, call United Way at (816) 364-2381 or email jay.martin@stjosephunitedway.org.

Northwest to celebrate new gym opening

Posted on September 5, 2015September 3, 2015

Foster Fitness Center Aug. 2015 (photo by Todd Weddle/Northwest Missouri State University)

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University will celebrate its new Robert and Virginia Foster Fitness Center with a grand-opening ceremony Thursday, Sept. 10.

The ceremony, which begins at 10:30 a.m., will include a ribbon-cutting at the facility’s main entrance and a brief program inside. The Foster Fitness Center is located on the south side of the Northwest campus, adjacent to the Lamkin Activity Center. The grand-opening event is open to the public, and refreshments will be served.

Though the grand-opening celebration will formally mark the completion of the University’s reimagining of its former aquatic center, the facility opens for use by Northwest students and employees Monday, Aug. 31, in conjunction with the start of the fall trimester.

The new fitness center consists of 19,490 square feet of open floor space, accommodating state-of-the-art cardio and weight lifting machines, a human performance lab and classroom space. In addition, the facility houses a group exercise room and a 2,300-square-foot mezzanine with cardio equipment and windows that provide natural lighting in the facility.

Additionally, the facility includes new locker rooms and an enclosed walkway connecting Northwest’s existing Student Recreation Center for added convenience. Energy usage is greatly reduced in the new space with all new mechanical and electrical systems as well as LED lighting.

New fishing programs offered in St. Joseph

Posted on September 5, 2015September 4, 2015

Amy Wilsdorf (green jacket) takes her family to a Discover Nature Fishing clinic at Busch Memorial Wildlife Conservation Area. Photo courtesy MDC

St. Joseph, Mo. ̶ The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering a new program to help kids and families gain angling skills in St. Joseph.

MDC’s Discover Nature – Fishing Program is free and teaches participants about fishing tackle, methods and where to go.

MDC will offer upcoming Discover Nature – Fishing classes this autumn in northwest Missouri.

Lessons One through Four will be offered 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 8-10, at MDC’s Northwest Regional Office, 701 James McCarthy Drive, in St. Joseph.

Lessons One through Four will be offered 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Lawson City Lake in Lawson, Mo.

Lessons One through Four will be offered 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Litton Center in Chillicothe, Mo.

Beginning Fly Fishing will be offered 10 a.m. to 12 Noon on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the MDC Northwest Regional Office in St. Joseph.

Discover Nature ̶ Fishing classes are geared towards families who desire to learn the basics about fishing. Any adult or family with children age 7 and above can register by calling816-271-3100. Each youth participant should be accompanied by an adult.

Discover Nature – Fishing builds upon basics with lessons about angling gear, fishing skills, fish biology and angling regulations. Classroom teaching is based on hands-on methods. Fishing will be available onsite on a catch-and-release basis. MDC will provide equipment and instructors. The class locations have fishing ponds, but in case of inclement weather, the sites have indoor classrooms.

The lesson outline includes:

Lesson One: Equipment, Casting, and Proper Fish Handling
Lesson Two: How to Tie a Knot and Bait a Hook
Lesson Three: Five Common Missouri Fish – Their Anatomy, Habitat, and Life Cycle
Lesson Four: Fishing with Lures and Fishing Regulations

Discover Nature ̶ Fishing will be an ongoing program statewide, so watch for notices of future sessions. MDC also welcomes volunteer instructors to teach fishing skills to others. Anyone interested in volunteering to teach angling to youth can also call 816-271-3100. Fishable waters are often found close to home, even in urban areas. Time and expense need not be barriers to going fishing. Tackle choices and methods can be simple and effective for catching fish. MDC’s Discover Nature – Fishing Program is open to anyone who wishes to learn about the sport. Fishing is fun and gets people outdoors in fresh air and nature. Missouri is a great place to fish. For more information on fishing and conservation http://www.mdc.mo.gov.

UPDATE: Missing 7-year-old found safe

Posted on September 4, 2015September 4, 2015

UPDATE: Police have located a missing 7-year-old.

The St. Joseph Police Department issued a missing person alert for Kylie O’Grady Friday around 2:55 p.m.

At 3:27 the department canceled that alert stating O’Grady has been found safe.

Dozens of drug arrest warrants issued after investigation in Livingston County

Posted on September 4, 2015September 4, 2015

Photo courtesy Chillicothe Police Department

Lengthly narcotics Investigation results in multiple Livingston County Arrest Warrants, seizure of narcotics, and a firearm.

On September 4, 2015 the Chillicothe Police Department conducted an operation that resulted in the issuance of 26 Livingston County Arrest Warrants and arrests of several individuals on drug charges. These charges were as a result of a lengthy investigation conducted by Chillicothe Police Officers.

The following subjects were arrested after Livingston County warrants were issued that stemmed from ongoing investigations:
Dillion Rabe Dilks- 2 counts for the Distribution of a controlled substance near a school. $75,000 cash bond.
Anissa Lyn Rhoton – 1 count for the distribution of a controlled substance. $50,000 cash bond.
Sherry Lynn Hicks – 3 counts for the distribution of a controlled substance near a school. $150,000 cash bond.
Donald Joe Holloway – 1 count for the distribution of a controlled substance near a school. $50,000 cash bond.
Chase J Fantazia – 2 counts for the distribution of a controlled substance near a school. $100,000 cash bond.
Brandy Lynn Purscell – 2 counts for the distribution of a controlled substance near a school. $75,000 cash bond.
Scott Joesph Purscell – 2 counts for the distribution of a controlled substance near a school. $75,000 cash bond.
Elizabeth Louise Graf – 2 count for the distribution of a controlled substance near a school. $75,000 cash bond.
Christa D Phelps- 1 count for the distribution of a controlled substance. $50,000
David Ray Gamble- 1 count for the distribution of a controlled substance. $50,000
Leon Walter Jr.- 1 count for the distribution of a controlled substance. $50,000
Cheri D Admire- 1 count for consp- possess a controlled substance. $5,000
Ryan S Evilsizer- 3 counts of distribution of a controlled substance near a school. $90,000
Mark W Stephenson- 1 count for distribution of a controlled substance. $25,000
Mikayla M Shoemaker- DeHart – Livingston County warrant for distribution of a controlled substance near a school. $50,000 by Trenton Police Department

During the warrant arrests listed above, the following subjects were arrested after criminal activity was discovered by the arresting officers. At the time of this press release the department said these subjects were being held pending the filing of criminal charges:
Richard Stumph- 1 count for possession of a controlled substance.
Dylan Mentzer- 1 count for possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Sharon Collins- 1 count for possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Joshua M. Myers- 1 count for possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

The following subjects are being sought and have active arrest warrants for the following charges:
Heidi Linn DeVore – Livingston County warrant for distribution of a controlled substance. $50,000 cash bond.
Roger D. Owings – 2 Livingston County warrants for distribution of a controlled substance near a school. $75,000 cash bond.
Waverly Shea Perkinson – Livingston County warrant for 3 counts of possession of a controlled substance. $15,000 cash bond.
Tehya Renae Kelley – Livingston County warrant for the distribution of a controlled substance. $50,000 cash bond.
Zackery R Bonnett – Livingston County warrant for the distribution of a controlled substance near a school. $50,000 cash bond.
Chase A Fisher- Livingston County warrant for the distribution of a controlled substance. $50,000 cash bond.
Dylan L Hulett – Livingston County warrant for 2 counts of distribution of a controlled substance near a park. $75,000 cash bond.
Zachary A Laffey – Livingston County warrant for 2 counts of distribution of a controlled substance near a school $100,000 cash bond.
Tye Wells- Consp. to possess a controlled substance except 35 grams of marijuana. $5,000

Labor Day forecast includes storm chances

Posted on September 4, 2015

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 8 to 10 mph.

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 98. South wind 5 to 11 mph.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Labor Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

Obituaries for September 4

Posted on September 4, 2015September 4, 2015

Jennifer Janelle Jumps
1967-2015

Jennifer Janelle Jumps 48, of Mound City, Missouri passed away Wednesday September 2, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born March 30, 1967 in Faucett, Missouri. She married Ron Jumps February 14, 1992 and they shared 25 years together. She graduated from Mid Buchanan high school, and Baker University. She worked at American Family Insurance as a Regional Manager of the Personal Lines division. She loved Sunday family gatherings, watching the Kansas City Chiefs and cooking dinners for her family, and her dog Dexter. She enjoyed golf, tractor and truck pulls, and she was a Christian. Jen is survived by husband, Ron Jumps of the home, father, Ed Mears of Faucett, MO, mother, Norma Sill of St. Joseph, MO, three sons, Jordan Landis (Kristi England) of Wathena, KS, Levi Landis (Helena Hagedorn)of Lenexa, KS, and Miles Jumps of Mound City, MO, three grandchildren: Jace Landis, Tony and Alex Franco, a brother, Brian Mears of St. Joseph, MO, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins that are very dear to her. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 PM Friday September 11, at the Rupp Funeral Home, there will be a private family service at 2:00 PM Saturday, September 12 at the Mound City Golf Course with a celebration of her life to follow at the Klub, in Mound City, MO. She will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested in lieu of flowers to the Mound City Golf Course or the Holt County Cancer Fund. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

Aaron Scott Miller

Aaron Scott Miller 49, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away September 3, 2015; arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home.

Rusty Wilson
Born: October 27, 1958
Died: September 03, 2015

Rusty Wilson, 56, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2015 at his home.

Rusty was born October 27, 1958 in Roswell, New Mexico to William and Geraldine Wilson.

He served in the United States Navy and worked as a heavy equipment mechanic for several years. Rusty enjoyed playing pool. Rusty was preceded in death by his mother.

Rusty married Heidi Z. Mullen. She survives of the home.

Additional surviving family includes his children, Allison (Kevin) Reed, Dillon McCarty, Carson (Mason) Meier, Buck Wilson and Beau Wilson; eight grandchildren, sisters, Sherryl Williams and Gina Wilson and his father, William “Bill” Wilson and step-mom, Liz.

Mr. Wilson has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.
There will be no visitation or services, a registry book will be available for signing at our chapel.

Unusual crash kills NW Missouri man

Posted on September 4, 2015

A Northwest Missouri man was killed in an unusual accident near Bethany Thursday.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says Max Courter was driving a farm tractor and towing a planting drill along Missouri 13-highway Thursday afternoon.

According to the crash report, the drill began weaving, cauing Mr Courter to lose control of the vehicle.

The 51-year-old Coffey, Missouri man was ejected when the tractor overturned. Mr Courter was transported to Harrison County Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Councilmember says LED streetlights would save money

Posted on September 4, 2015

City Councilmember PJ Kovac says Saint Joseph could save thousands of dollars a year if it switched to LED bulbs in street lights.

Kovac says LED lights are expensive, but they pay for themselves in a few years. “You wouldn’t have to do it all at once because I know it would be expensive. We would just take a section, do 200-300 lights. As you save that money you use the savings, put in more lights. In probably ten years you’d have them all converted over.”

Kovac says Savannah converted 68 street lights from 71 highway to downtown and around the courthouse square…and now saves $7500 a year on its light bill. Kovac says with a lot more street lights Saint Joseph could save a lot more money by going LED. He says it’s a gold mine just waiting to be tapped.

Kovacs is hoping to convince fellow members of the City Council to consider the idea.