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2 Kansas schools get grants for job training

Posted on September 30, 2014

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Two Kansas colleges will receive federal grants to develop programs to help train students in job skills needed for new technology.

Federal officials announced Monday that Washburn University in Topeka will receive $12 million and Johnson County Community College will get nearly $2.5 million as part of a federal program.

The Topeka Capital-Journal reports Washburn president Jerry Farley says the funds will be used mostly for training through the School of Nursing and the School of Applied Studies. He says the school plans to reach out to more veterans with the funding.

The awards were part of $450 million in job-driven training grants awarded to nearly 270 colleges.

Livingston County Deputy Promoted To Detective

Posted on September 30, 2014September 30, 2014

Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox on Tuesday announced a promotion in his department.

Effective October 1, Deputy Jay Cooksey will begin his new duties at the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office in the position of Detective.

“Jay has been with the LCSO since 2007 and has been a licensed Peace Officer in Missouri since 2000,” Cox said in a news release.

He is a native of Grundy County, Missouri.

University of Kansas plans new residence hall

Posted on September 30, 2014

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The University of Kansas is considering construction of $51 million residence hall to house an expected increase in international students.

The university says the 500-bed residence hall would be built next to Oliver Hall. It would include a new dining center for the existing and new residence halls.

The Lawrence Journal-World reports that the school currently has 2,238 international students. Earlier this year, it signed a contract with a firm to recruit international students.

The project will include creating an academic resource center in Oliver Hall. The project will be paid for with housing and dining funds and bonds sold through the Kansas Development Finance Authority.

School officials say construction should start in the spring of 2016 and the hall will be open in the summer of 2017.

(VIDEO) Kansas City Beats Seattle By 4.6 Decibels

Posted on September 30, 2014September 30, 2014

Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium is once again the loudest outdoor venue in sports. Chiefs fans reclaimed the mark with a reading of 142.2 decibels in the first half of their game against New England Monday night.

That’s louder than a jet airplane flying 100 feet overhead.

The Chiefs and the Seattle Seahawks have competed back and forth for the record ever since the “Beast Quake” touchdown run at Seattle’s CenturyLink Field during the 2011 playoffs. A 67-yard touchdown run by Marshawn Lynch was loud enough to register as an earthquake at a nearby seismic center.

Seattle’s previous record was 137.6 decibels, but the Chiefs fans beat that Monday night with a reading of 142.2.

City Taking Applications For Citizens Fire Academy

Posted on September 30, 2014September 30, 2014

The St. Joseph Fire Department will conduct its Second Annual Citizens Fire Academy starting next month. This is NOT a candidate school.

The Academy will be held on Wednesday evenings October 8, 2014 to November 5, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

You must apply by the end of the day Tuesday.

The classes will be taught by St. Joseph Fire Department personnel and will include: donning firefighter turnout gear, using a fire extinguisher, advancing a charged fire hose, auto extrication, CPR, and an overview and display of special rescue and duties conducted by the Department. They will also conduct tours of the St. Joseph Fire Museum and Communications Center.

Citizens wanting to apply must complete an application, be 18 years of age or older, in good physical condition, able to lift 30 pounds, be a resident of St. Joseph or live in one of the fire protections districts covered by the St. Joseph Fire Department, and will be subject to a background investigation.

Applications must be received by September 30, 2014. The applications are available at Fire Headquarters, 401 S. 7th Street, or online at the city’s Web site at stjoemo.info.

Farmers harvesting crops, seeding wheat

Posted on September 30, 2014September 30, 2014

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas farmers are taking advantage of the mild weather to harvest fall crops, put up feed for cattle and seed wheat.

The National Agricultural Statistics Service said Monday that 31 percent of the winter wheat crop has now been planted. About 13 percent of it has already emerged.

Farmers also made progress on bringing in their fall crops. Corn harvest is 35 percent complete in the state, sorghum harvest was 5 percent done, and 2 percent of the soybeans have been harvested.

The fourth cutting of alfalfa hay is about 70 percent complete.

White House intruder gets far past front door

Posted on September 29, 2014

ALICIA A. CALDWELL, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican congressman says whistleblowers have told a congressional committee that the intruder who climbed a fence made it farther inside the White House than the Secret Service has publicly acknowledged.

Rep. Jason Chaffetz of Utah serves on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. He’s criticizing the Secret Service and its leadership for not doing more to stop the suspect earlier.

The disclosure comes on the eve of a congressional oversight hearing with the director of the embattled agency assigned to protect the president’s life.

The Washington Post and New York Times on Monday first reported that he intrusion on Sept. 19 was deeper than has been acknowledged.

KC Bishop Finn under Vatican investigation

Posted on September 29, 2014September 29, 2014

RACHEL ZOLL, AP Religion Writer

The Vatican is investigating Bishop Robert Finn of Kansas City, Missouri, two years after he was convicted of failing to report suspected abuse.

A Finn spokesman says the bishop was notified of the investigation by the papal ambassador in Washington.

The National Catholic Reporter was first to report the inquiry which is being conducted by the Vatican’s Congregation for Bishops.

Archbishop Terrence Prendergast of Ottawa visited the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph last week as part of the investigation. His spokeswoman said Monday only that the visit was private.

Finn is the highest-ranking U.S. church leader to be convicted for failing to take action on child sex abuse claims. He was sentenced to two years’ probation for not reporting a priest who had hundreds of pornographic photos of young girls.

I-229 On Ramp To Close For Repairs

Posted on September 29, 2014

Repair work will force MoDOT contractors to close the ramp onto northbound I-229 at Sixth Street starting Tuesday.

The closure is scheduled to continue from 7am to 3:30pm Tuesday and Wednesday, weather permitting.

You should plan an alternate route.

Seat Belt Enforcement Exposes Drunk Driver, Drug Offenders

Posted on September 29, 2014

A seat belt enforcement operation in Nodaway County last weekend resulted in 11 citations or arrests and 14 warnings.

Captain James E. McDonald, the commanding officer of Troop H of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, released the following results from the operation conducted on September 26.

Totals from this enforcement effort include:
2–Citations for speed
1–Citation for failure to wear seat belt
1–Citation for non-moving violation
1–Citation for no insurance
3–Misdemeanor drug arrests
1–Driving while intoxicated arrest
1–Citation for driving while suspended
1–Citation for careless and imprudent driving

Captain McDonald says, “The results of this operation are an example of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s commitment to keeping our roadways safe through strict enforcement.”