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June food inspection report

Posted on July 9, 2016July 8, 2016

CITY OF ST JOSEPH KRUG POOL

Observations
– System Maintained in Good Repair. -Water leaking around the base of the water heater -There should be no leaks, clogged/slow drains, properly installed -Clean water leaks must be repaired within 72 hours

BIG SKY BAKERY
3613 Faraon

No violations

MINI MART
4101 N Belt Hwy

No violations

HAMMER HEADS
1310 S Belt Hwy

No violations

HAMPTON INN
3928 Frederick Ave

No violations

AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN
4024 FREDERICK AVE

No violations

Moila Snack Shack
701 N Noyes Blvd

Observations
– Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition -Dirty air vents in the kitchen -Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. If vented to the outside, ventlation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge -Clean air vents regularly

SHAKESPEARE CHATEAU
809 Hall

No violations

GREEN HILLS INC #2
3225 N Belt Hwy
Observations
– Food Labels -Food packaged in a food establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101 – Food Labeling, and 9 CFR – Labeling, Marking Devices, and Containers. -1. Must have ingredient labels on all products packaged for individual sale. Such sandwiches.
– Repairing -The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination
– System Maintained in Good Repair. -There should be no leaks, clogged/slow drains, properly installed

THE OFFICE
815 S Belt Hwy

Observations
– Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -Dirty ice machine -All food contact surfaces and equipment that contacts food must clean, free of debris, and sanitized after each use -Dump ice in the ice machine. Clean and sanitize on a regular basis
– Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition -Dirty air vents in the bar prep area -Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. If vented to the outside, ventlation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge -Air vents must be cleaned more frequently
– Repairing -Missing ceiling tiles in the back room -The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination -Replace missing ceiling tiles

PIZZA HUT
915 Jonathan Lane

Observations
– Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition -Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. If vented to the outside, ventlation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge
– Repairing -The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination

MR GOODCENTS SUBS & PASTA
2115 N Belt Hwy

No violations

PIZZA ROYAL
5723 Lake Ave

Observations
– Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness* -Sanitizer concentration levels are too low -Chlorine 50-100ppm but not >200ppm Quaternary 200ppm but not >400ppm -Quaternary sanitizer levels must be correctly measured. One ounce per gallon of water.

TACO JOHNS
2205 N Belt Hwy

Observations
– Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition -Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. If vented to the outside, ventlation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge
– Good Repair and Proper Adjustment -Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications

WAFFLE HOUSE
4223 Commonwealth Ct

Observations
– Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding.* -Temperature Control for Safety Food held above 41. 0 degrees. Ham is at 65.0 degrees -Foods that require Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food must be maintained at 41F or colder, if not, food must be discarded and denatured -Repair cooling unit and turn down temperature to 41. 0 degrees or below. Ham voluntarily discarded
– Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness* -Water temperature for sanitizing dishes is too low (142 degrees) -Chlorine 50-100ppm but not >200ppm Quaternary 200ppm but not >400ppm -High heat sanitizing for dishes must be 180.0 degrees or below. Do not use the dishwasher until it has been repaired
-Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -Dirty pop nozzles -All food contact surfaces and equipment that contacts food must clean, free of debris, and sanitized after each use -Clean all pop and ice tea nozzles every day
-Hand Drying Provision. -Hand dryer in women’s restroom is not working -Each hand washing sink or group of adjacent sinks shall be provided with disposable hand towels, dryer, or other acceptable means to dry hands. -Hand dryer has been purchased and ready to be installed as per manager
– Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions -Dirty ceiling tiles in the kitchen -Clean walls, floors, ceiling on a regular basis. -Clean ceiling tiles more frequently
– Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities. -Reach in cooler is not maintaining temperature. Ambient air temperature is 65.0 degrees -Equipment for cooling and heating food, and holding cold and hot food, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide food temperatures as specified under Chapter 3: Can not be used until repaired or replaced -Food cooler must maintain required temperature of 41.0 degrees. Do not use until it is repaired

TACO JOHNS
3702 Frederick

No violations

ROBIDOUX LANDING PLAYHOUSE
124 S 8th

No violations

WENDYS
1601 N Belt Hwy

No violations

WENDYS
1411 S Belt Hwy

No violations

WALMART SOUTH BELT

Observations
– Repairing -The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination
– System Maintained in Good Repair. -There should be no leaks, clogged/slow drains, properly installed

WORD OF LIFE CHURCH
3902 N Riverside Rd

Observations
– Hand Drying Provision. -Each hand washing sink or group of adjacent sinks shall be provided with disposable hand towels, dryer, or other acceptable means to dry hands.
– Repairing -The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination

TACO JOHNS
1315 S Belt Hwy

Observations
– Repairing -The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination

HY VEE INC GROCERY, HYVEE CONVENIENCE
205 N Belt

HY VEE INC GROCERY, HYVEE-CARIBOU

Observations
– Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation -Keep wiping clothes in sanitizer when not in use

ADAMS BAR & GRILL
1612 Commercial

Observations
– Ready-to-Eat, Potentially Hazardous Food, Date Marking.* -Temperature Control for Safety Food (cooked meat) is not redated after removing from the freezer -Must be dated with discard date and not just date made, can be kept for 7 days if held at 41F or 4 days if held at 45F -Temperature Control for Safety Food that is ready to eat must be redated after removing from cold holding
– Food-Contact Surfaces.* -Ice scoop is cracked in the middle and is not smooth and easily cleanable -(A)Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be: (1) Smooth; (2) Free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; (3) Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices; (4) Finished to have smooth welds and joints; and -Purchase a new ice scoop

LONG JOHN SILVERS
6104 Lake Ave

Observations
-Controlling Pests.* -Food establishment has gnats -Pest control is a must, any sign of pest can signal a possible major problem as pest are know to habor and spread bacteria and virus, and must be dealt with immediately -Gnats could spread foodborne illnesses and must be eliminated immediately. Clean food debris off all surfaces and especially inside of floor drains. Fax pest control paper work to 271-4764
– Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition -Air vents in the walk in cooler and kitchen are dirty -Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. If vented to the outside, ventlation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge -Clean all air vents regularly

MAGOONS FAMOUS DELICATESSEN
632 S 8th

No violations

GARFIELD 66 LLC
1029 Garfield

Observations
– Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -Dirty ice machine, pop nozzles and ice tea nozzles -All food contact surfaces and equipment that contacts food must clean, free of debris, and sanitized after each use -Clean and sanitize these food contact surfaces daily
-Food Storage -Ice in the ice machine is not covered -Must be kept covered except when in use to protect against possible contamination -Ice must be covered to prevent possible contamination
– Repairing -Condensation water from above the ceiling is dripping onto the floor at a rate of every other second. Water is accumulated on the floor both inside and outside of the walk in cooler -The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination -Water drips must be eliminated to keep the floor dry and prevent contamination of food and drinks. Stagnant water could cause gnats and flies infestations
– Good Repair and Proper Adjustment -Ice machine cover is no longer in place -Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications -Replace ice machine cover to prevent contamination of ice

PIZZA HUT
6942 King Hill Ave

Observations
– Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding -Unshielded light tubes in the kitchen -Lights must have shields, covers, or be shatter proof to prevent broken glass from contaminating food -Unshielded light tubes must be covered
– Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities. -Walk in freezer is not holding temperature of 32.0 degrees and below . Current ambient air temperature is 33.0. -Equipment for cooling and heating food, and holding cold and hot food, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide food temperatures as specified under Chapter 3: Can not be used until repaired or replaced -Walk in freezer must maintain required temperature of 32.0 degrees or below. Repair of the unit is ongoing at the of this inspection visit

SENIOR CENTER
100 S 10th ST

No violations

MI FAMILIA
2420 Frederick

Observations
– Hand Drying Provision. -No paper towels at hand sink in the kitchen -Each hand washing sink or group of adjacent sinks shall be provided with disposable hand towels, dryer, or other acceptable means to dry hands. -Supply enough paper towels during the shift

THE CAFE
4230 St Joseph Ave

Observations
– System Maintained in Good Repair. -Leaking water in the 3 – compartment sink -There should be no leaks, clogged/slow drains, properly installed -Water leaks must be fixed right away

CABBAGE ROLL
2641 Lafayette

No violations

LE PEEP
919 N Woodbine

Observations
– Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition -Dirty air vents in the men’s restroom -Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. If vented to the outside, ventlation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge -Clean air vents more frequently
– Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions -Dirty floor drains, dirty walls behind the dishwasher -Clean walls, floors, ceiling on a regular basis. -Clean floor drains and walls on a regular basis

PAPPY’S GRILL & PUB
2501 Messanie

Observations
– Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding.* -Hamburgers stored at 124.0 degrees instead of 135.0 and above in the hot holding pan -Foods that require Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food must be maintained at 135F or hotter, if not, food must be discarded and denatured -Hot food that has unexpectedly cooled down to a temperature below 135.0 must be reheated to 165.0 degrees and returned to proper hot holding. Hamburgers reheated

TRIUMPH-UNITED VENDING
5302 Stockyards

Observations
– Food Labels -Cookies packaged in the establishment are not properly labeled. Some of the ingredients are missing on the labels -Food packaged in a food establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101 – Food Labeling, and 9 CFR 317 Labeling, Marking Devices, and Containers. -Individually packaged food products must be labeled with all ingredients listed in order of prominence (quantity) from the highest to the lowest

BOUDREAUX LOUISIANA
224 N 4th St

Observations
-Packaged and Unpackaged Food – Separation, Packaging, and Segregation.* -Raw fish stored above ready to eat food (salad, sour cream) -(A) Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables, and (b) Cooked ready-to-eat food; -All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready to eat food
– Hand Drying Provision. -No paper towels at second hand sink in the kitchen -Each hand washing sink or group of adjacent sinks shall be provided with disposable hand towels, dryer, or other acceptable means to dry hands. -Must have paper towels at all times.
– Thawing. -Fish is thawed in stagnant water -Food must be thawed in walk-in-cooler or submerged in cold running water, or in microwave, NEVER at ROOM TEMPERATURE!! -Frozen food must be thawed in cold running water
– Food Storage -Ready to eat food in the reach in cooler is not covered -Must be kept covered except when in use to protect againist possible contamination -Cover all food in the coolers
– Linens and Napkins, Use Limitation -Food stored on a cloth towel in the cooler -Linens and napkins may not be used in contact with food unless they are used to line a container for the service of foods and the linens and napkins are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new consumer, you may not use cloth as barrier to bare-hand contact, as it can not cleaned in place and can retain possible contaminates -Food must not come into contact with cloth towel due to possible contamination

JC WYATT HOUSE LLC
1309 Felix

No violations

FREDERICK INN INC
1627 Frederick Ave.

Observations
– Packaged and Unpackaged Food – Separation, Packaging, and Segregation.* -Condensation water in the basement ceiling is dripping onto a freezer containing food -(A) Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables, and (b) Cooked ready-to-eat food; -Food in storage must be protected from contamination of every kind. Drain lines must be wrapped properly to keep unsafe water from dripping. Fix condensation problems in the basement
– Ready-to-Eat, Potentially Hazardous Food, Date Marking.* -Cooked food in the walk in cooler is not dated -Must be dated with discard date and not just date made, can be kept for 7 days if held at 41F or 4 days if held at 45F -Any Temperature Control for Safety Food that is ready to eat must be dated if stored overnight

CHILI’S GRILL & BAR
5105 N Belt Hwy

Observations
– In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage -Can be held in the food, with handle out, in running water, in water if water is maintained at 140F or on a clean sanitized surface
– Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

GROUND ROUND
123 S 6th

Observations
– Food Storage -Food (ice cream) in the freezer is not covered -Must be kept covered except when in use to protect againist possible contamination -Food in the freezer must be covered. Ice tea must be covered

TACO BANDIDO
1601 St Joseph Ave

No violations

EL MAGUEY
2201 N Belt

Observations
– Using a Handwashing Facility. -A handwashing facility may not be used for any purposes other than handwashing

NOYES HOME
801 N Noyes

No violations

COUNTRY SQUIRE RET RES LLC
1602 Buckingham

Observations
– Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition -Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. If vented to the outside, ventlation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge
– Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation -Keep wiping clothes in sanitizer when not in use

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE
915 N Woodbine Rd

DENNYS RESTAURANT
4015 Frederick Ave

BIGGINS SPORTS BAR & GRILL
408 Hickory

No violations

Y-LEAVE – Moila Country Club
701 N Noyes Blvd

Observations
– System Maintained in Good Repair. -Leaking water underneath the 3-compartment sink -There should be no leaks, clogged/slow drains, properly installed -Three-compartment sink must be fixed or replaced

MAREK CATERING, MAREK RESTAURANT
308 Illinois

No violations

UNIVERSAL TROPICAL MARKET
300 S Belt

No violations

IHOP #3267
3804 N Belt

No violations

RIB CRIB BARBECUE
3704 Faraon

Observations
– Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -All food contact surfaces and equipment that contacts food must clean, free of debris, and sanitized after each use
– In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage -Can be held in the food, with handle out, in running water, in water if water is maintained at 140F or on a clean sanitized surface
– Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
– Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation -Keep wiping clothes in sanitizer when not in use
– Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions -Clean walls, floors, ceiling on a regular basis. -1. Need to clean entire floor in walk in cooler

GREEN HILLS INC #2, GREEN HILLS DELI
3225 N Belt Hwy

Observations
– Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
– Repairing -The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times to insure they are cleanable and not a source of possible contamination

Man faces drug charge after Strike Force vehicle damaged

Posted on July 8, 2016July 8, 2016

A St. Joseph man is facing a felony drug charge after allegedly hitting a Strike Force vehicle in an attempt to flee with a child in tow.

William Ingram, 35 was charged Friday in Buchanan County with a felony of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. The charge carries a 5-15 year sentence range.

According to court documents, Thursday around 2:30 p.m. in the area of Vine and Messanie Ingram came into contact with investigators while driving a 2000 dodge truck.

“Ingram had an active felony warrant for child support at this time. During the attempted arrest Mr. Ingram attempted to flee in the vehicle, hitting a Strike Force vehicle causing moderate damage,” said Inv. Mike Smith with the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department. “Ingram further resisted and was removed from the vehicle which caused injury to an investigator.”

Smith said Ingram had a 3-year-old in his vehicle and loaded stolen handgun at the time of the incident.

“Mr. Ingram was found in possession of approximately 121.8 grams of methamphetamine, stolen handgun and $910 of US currency,” Smith said.

Bail has been set at $10,000. An arraignment is scheduled in Div. 5 on Tuesday at 9 a.m.

RaeLynn talks with Qcountry’s Travis Dodge ahead of LakeFest 2016 (Audio)

Posted on July 7, 2016July 7, 2016

Qcountry 92.7 talked to country singer ReaLynn Thursday ahead of LakeFest 2016.

“I wrote ‘God Made Girls’ with a couple of my friends,” ReaLynn said. “We all got in a room together and we started talking about all the things that boys couldn’t do without girls and you get four independent women talking about that and you’re going to write a song like ‘God Made Girls’ and we wrote it fast. We wrote it in like an hour and a half.”

ReaLynn and Frankie Ballard will preform with headliner Tyler Farr Friday, July 15th at Warnock Lake.

“I have a new single coming out. It’s a song I actually wrote when I was 17 or 18,” ReaLynn said. “I wrote this song called ‘Love Triangle’…When a song still stands out to you four years later you know it’s a special song. I wrote this song about being a kid stuck in-between my parents. My parents got a divorce when I was 3-years-old I was always that kid relaying information back and forth and always walking on eggshells not knowing what to say.”

LakeFest is the kick-off for the annual Amelia Earhart Festival in Atchison. The Atchison Chamber said the festival also includes a downtown fair, education and research events, children’s events, and a fireworks show on the banks of the Missouri River drawing in tens of thousands of visitors every year.

Qcountry plans to catch up with Frankie Ballard Tuesday and Tyler Farr on Wednesday. CLICK HERE for more on LakeFest 2016.

Agency asking for SOS volunteers

Posted on July 7, 2016July 7, 2016

SOS volunteers are needed by the United Way of Greater St. Joseph.

“United Way SOS is a drive that will be collecting new athletic shoes or socks and we are collecting those to distribute through Community Service’s Soles for Christ program,” said Kylee Strough, United Way President.

She said SOS stands for Socks or Shoes. Strough said while the AFL-CIO’s Soles for Christ program gives school age children in need a new pair of shoes, sometimes those kids only have one pair of socks.

“Through Community Services they’ve had enough shoes for the children but each child only gets one pair of socks and that’s mainly so they have a pair to try on shoes with,” Strough said. “They found out from some families that that’s really all the socks they have at home is just that one pair.”

The SOS drive will be held July 30 and 31 at the East Hills Shopping Center. Strough said volunteers are needed to help collect the donated socks and shoes.

“We are looking for volunteers to work in pairs of two or three at a couple of different entrances and one set of volunteers to work in the center court area collecting items,” she said.

Individuals who want to sign up to help with the drive can call United Way at (816) 364-2381 or CLICK HERE.

The AFL-CIO Community Services will hold its Soles for Christ distribution Aug. 8 and 9 at its location on 1203 N. 6th St.

Upgraded charges filed against man accused of setting his ex-girlfriend’s house on fire

Posted on July 7, 2016July 7, 2016

Additional charges have been filed against a man accused of intentionally setting fire to a home in Midtown after his girlfriend broke-up with him.

As we previously reported, Khayree Darton, 36 was charged in April with second-degree arson. The Buchanan County Prosecutor’s Office filed new felony charges Wednesday in connection with the April investigation including first-degree arson, tamper or attempt to tamper with a victim in a felony prosecution, and third-degree domestic assault.

According to court documents, Darton while in custody in reference to domestic assault has called the victim repeatedly trying to influence her and change her statement.

As we reported previously, on April 7 shortly after midnight in the 1600 block of S 17th St Darton is accused to intentionally setting fire to the home displacing a family of four.

“Told Darton she did not want to be in a relationship with him and started to leave the residence when Darton wanted her to stay,” said Officer Eric Powell with the St. Joseph Police Dept. “As (she) was leaving Darton said ‘that’s why I caught your house on fire.’”

Powell said the woman left the residence and returned about seven minutes later to find the house engulfed in flames.

The family was found safely evacuated.

Darton had been scheduled for a jury trial for February of 2017. A court date on the new charges has not been set. Darton remains behind bars in the Buchanan County Jail without bail.

Man charged with shooting and killing neighbor

Posted on July 7, 2016July 7, 2016

(Update) – A St. Joseph man has been charged in connection with the shooting death of his neighbor last month.

Lonald R. Ueligger, Sr., 51 was charged Wednesday in Buchanan County with felonies for voluntary manslaughter, and armed criminal action.

As we previously reported, authorities found a man dead June 24 on Dover St. who was identified by police as Perry Smith, 54 of St. Joseph.

Court documents revealed little information into the case but said according to police reports statements and evidence collected Ueligger caused the death of Perry Smith by intentionally shooting him at 2922 Dover.

“The defendant shot and killed PS, who he has been neighbors with for 30 years,” said Det. Frank Till with the St. Joseph Police Department.

The charge of voluntary manslaughter carries a sentence range of 5-15 years, armed criminal action carries a minimum of three years to an unlimited number of years.

Online court document show Ueligger is now scheduled for an arraignment for Friday morning after being rescheduled. Bond has been set at $25,000.

Authorities continue to investigate Fourth of July stabbings

Posted on July 6, 2016July 7, 2016

The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department is still investigating after two men were stabbed at a large Fourth of July party.

Monday around 2:45 a.m. authorities responded to the area of 6400 block of Possum Holler Road near Agency in reference to a large fight with weapons.

“Prior to arrival deputies were advised that two males were being transported with stab wounds,” Col. Bill Puett said.

A 20-year-old from St. Joseph was taken to Mosaic Life Care with what was described as serious but non-life threatening stab wounds and a 19-year-old from Faucett was also transported with non-life threatening wounds. Puett said the attack was believed to have been targeted.

He said the investigation could be a lengthy process due to the number of people believed to be involved in the fight which at one point was described as around 50 people. Around 150 to 200 people were believed to be in attendance at the party.

“We’ve heard ages including everything from kids from all four local high schools, Missouri Western age students, and people in their 20s,” Puett said. “Because of the shear magnitude of the people there, we’re still trying to sort it all out and identify people.”

He said individuals in attendance came from all over including, Faucett, St. Joseph, Mound City, Iowa, Oregon and other locations.

“Investigators are still trying to sort through all the information,” Puett said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact authorities.

Blown transformer moves up Mustangs game

Posted on July 6, 2016July 6, 2016

Thunderstorms have caused some issued for the St. Joseph Mustangs forcing the team to move up its Wednesday start time.

The Nevada Griffons will take on the St. Joe Mustangs tonight at Phil Welch Stadium at 5:30 p.m. instead of the regular 7 p.m. start time. Ky Turner, General Manager for the Mustangs said the game time was moved up due to a blown transformer to stadium lights. Gates will open at 4:30 p.m.

Turner said the issue was discovered early this morning after storms blew through the area.

“The rest of the stadium is fine and operating as normal it’s just the stadium lights,” Turner said. “There is a chance the stadium lights could be repaired by then but just in case.”

He said crews from Kansas City Power and Light and the City Parks Department are working on the issue. But in case the lights are not restored in time for the evening game they went ahead and made the decision to move the game time up.

The Mustangs said they plan to send University of Rhode Island pitcher Jason Blanchard to the mound as the team goes for its eighth win in a row.

Former car dealership employee accused of stealing more than $42,000

Posted on July 6, 2016

A former employee of Summers Motors in St. Joseph is accused of appropriating thousands of dollars.

Cynthia Carson, 40 is charged in Buchanan County with a class C felony of stealing.

According to court documents, in April, David Summers the owner of Summers Motors reported to police that former employee Carson appropriated $42,076.65 from his business by issuing false receipts to customers, using the credit cards of customers to pay on accounts to cover the taking of funds, and issuing false/forged lien releases on sold vehicles belonging to Summers Motors.

Detective Richard Shelton with the St. Joseph Police Department said in court documents that Carson appropriated $3,420 from a customer by intercepting the cash payments and made false statements in the computer saying that customer was sick and unable to pay for her vehicle payments.

“Summers was made to believe by Carson that (the customer) was sick and unable to pay for her vehicle payments and wrote the account off when (the customer) was making the payments to Summers Motors,” Shelton said.

Shelton said on June 16 Summers Motors provided an audit of accounts showing 31 customers accounts had been used by Carson so she could appropriate funds from the business.

“Cynthia Carson, aka Cynthia Baker has moved out of Buchanan County and is now employed at another vehicle car dealer’s business in Liberty,” Shelton said.

Carson is being held in the Buchanan County Jail on $10,000 cash bail. An arraignment is set for Friday.

Voter registration deadline nears for August primary

Posted on July 3, 2016July 1, 2016

The deadline to register to vote in the August election is just a few days away.

Buchanan County Clerk Mary Baack-Garvey said Wednesday, July 6th is the last day to register to vote in the Aug. 2 primary election.

“The best thing they can do is come straight to our office and do that in person so they know the paperwork has been done and filed in our office,” Baack-Garvey said. “They can also go to the department of motor-vehicle and the libraries all over town have registrars there as well but I just recommend they come here in person just so we know they got their registration and information turned into us.”

She said voters who think they are registered but haven’t cast a ballot in some time should call the office to double-check their registration.

“A lot of people assume that they are registered but they really aren’t due to inactivity,” she said.

A low voter turnout is anticipated for the Aug. primary.

“There’s just not a lot of heated races at this moment. A lot of our people either don’t have a primary or they’re uncontested all together. We have a couple,” Baack-Garvey said. “I would think that we would probably hit 25-percent that that’s probably overshooting a little bit.”

Absentee voting is currently underway for the primary. The last day to vote absentee is Aug. 1 at 5 p.m. To view a sample ballot CLICK HERE.

Around 47,000 people are registered to vote in Buchanan County. Baack-Garvey said a big push for voter registration will be made ahead of the Nov. Presidential Election.

“We have about 15,000 deleted voters and we’re hoping to find where they’re at,” Baack-Garvey said. “We do a mailer by statute every two years to our registered voters but this is going to be a different kind of mailer. This is going to go to residents.”

Individuals will be also be seen out at different events ahead of the Nov. 8 election trying to get unregistered voters to sign-up.