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Election authorities prepare for Missouri’s primary election

Posted on August 1, 2016

(Missourinet) – Local election officials are making final preparations for Tuesday’s primary election. Stephanie Fleming with the Secretary of State’s office encourages Missourians to plan ahead before going to the polls.

“Traffic at polling places varies depending on the time of day. Obviously, there are some times, like after 5 o’ clock, the after work crowd, you can anticipate polls being a little busier then and maybe even over the lunch break,” says Fleming.

Polls will be open Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

“What’s really critical is to know that if you’re are in line by 7 p.m., you are entitled to cast a ballot. So it’s just important that you get to your polling place by 7 p.m.,” says Fleming.

Fleming says voting requirements have not changed for Tuesday’s primary election.

“Voters can use those voter cards they receive from their local election authority, they can use a utility bill, they can use a bank statement, you can also use your driver’s license or a student ID from any Missouri institute of higher education,” says Fleming.

A ballot issue that will be in November’s general election will ask Missourians if they want voting requirements to change.

Local election authorities project about 1.2 million Missourians, or 31%, to vote in Tuesday’s primary election. Buchanan County Clerk Mary Baack-Garvey is predicting a turnout of around 28%.

31% of Missouri voters expected to cast a ballot

Posted on July 31, 2016July 29, 2016

(Missourinet) – Missouri’s local election authorities predict a 31% voter turnout in Tuesday’s primary election. If that estimate is met, more than 1.2 million Missourians will vote that day. Stephanie Fleming with the Secretary of State’s office says the projection is an increase from the August 2014 primary election turnout.

“Turnout tends to be depressed in primary elections. Obviously, general elections in November have higher turnout but particularly in a presidential election year. The actual turnout for the 2014 August primary election was just under 25%, but that’s a mid-term year. With a presidential election year, we hope to see more voters at the polls,” Fleming said.

Election authorities base their predictions on factors like past turnout, contentious races and ballot issues.

“The turnout that really matters is the actual turnout, the number of voters who show up to the polls on Election Day. We would obviously love to see that 31% blown out of the water,” Fleming said.

In Buchanan County, Clerk Mary Baack-Garvey is predicting a turnout of around 28%. She said the average is usually around 26%.

Polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Voters can find polling place addresses, view a list of candidates and learn what type of identification to bring at www.GoVoteMissouri.com. For Buchanan County election information CLICK HERE.

Judge throws out conspiracy charge in Brandon Ellingson death lawsuit

Posted on July 31, 2016July 29, 2016

Brandon Ellingson (Photo courtesy Missourinet)

(Missourinet) – A federal judge in Kansas City has thrown out part of a lawsuit in the death of an Iowan at a Missouri Lake.

The judge dismissed charges that the commanders with the Missouri State Highway Patrol conspired to cover up evidence in the death of 20-year-old Brandon Ellingson from Clive. The judge says the family failed to prove the conspiracy after Ellingson drowned when he fell from a patrol boat at the Lake of the Ozarks two years ago. Elingson was handcuffed and his life jacket came off.

One civil charge remains against the state of Missouri and several against Trooper Anthony Piercy, who was driving the boat. The case is scheduled to go to trial in October.

Completion of bridge project in Jefferson City to be delayed

Posted on July 30, 2016July 29, 2016

(Missourinet) – The Missouri Transportation Department says the Missouri River Bridge project in Jefferson City will take longer than expected.

The plan to repaint the westbound span is being delayed because crews are finding structural problems which have to be addressed. In the process of blasting away the old paint, its being discovered rust has had a greater impact on the steel than originally expected.

David Sylvester with MoDOT contends it’s impossible to know what damage has occurred until the original paint’s been removed.

“Our folk are actually learning as we’re going through this” said Sylvester. “(They’re saying) ’OK, we saw something like that a little while ago, and we took it off and it looked pretty bad. This is probably going to be another one of those also’. So as we’re going through, our folks are actually learning and seeing what might be under there and trying to anticipate”. Sylvester says the additional knowledge is helping crews as they make repairs to the bridge.

MoDOT has decided to do the extra work now as a preventative measure. Officials contend it’s better to get it done while the bridge is being repainted, rather than waiting 10-15 more years when the structure could need to be completely rebuilt.

Sylvester says a total rebuild would cost the state $100 million. The current project is estimated to run $500,000 over the original budget of $7 million.

The three-lane westbound structure was built in 1955, while the newer westbound bridge was constructed in the late 1980’s, opening in 1990.

Extra money was required to duplicate the original “signature” truss bridge. MoDOT officials says the additional expense probably would be prohibitively high today, and duplication of the original bridge would be scrapped if it were to be built from scratch today.

Sylvester estimates the westbound side, which was initially targeted to reopen at the end of August will now be delayed until mid-October.

The structure carries 28,000 vehicles a day. That traffic is now being crammed into fewer lanes on the eastbound bridge.

KFEQ Trading Post 7-30-2016

Posted on July 30, 2016July 30, 2016

. New black felt Stetson 4X, size 7 3/8 $35,

red well pump for decoration $65,

816-341-3380.

. New Springfield XDS 45. 4″ barrel,1-6 Rd mag. 1-5rd mag, extra back strap, hard case. $480.00.

Ph. 816-262-0241

. Garage sale at 1501 N. 3rd, St. Joe, today, Saturday, July 30, until mid afternoon. Scrapbooking and craft supplies, most are new. Large supply of blanket yarn. Books. Nice jewelry. DVD’s. Vera Bradley purses.
816.752.3901

. Looking for an Old Volkswagon van or pickup from the 50’s or 60’s. condition doesn’t matter. if you can help get it bought will pay a reward of $250

620 910 7257

. 1998 Ford F150 extended cab. 4 wheel drive. black in color 2700 or make an offer

816 279 8334

. Looking for an 8000 to 12,000 BTU window air conditiier. no wider then 20 inches

microcell booster that boosts signal for cell phone. brand new. $100 obo

Several different kinds of cell phone cases. $5 and up

Couch that a friend would like to give away. would like to give away

660 928 3238

. Looking fir a pair of 215 75 15

2003 Dodge Durango 4×4. 4.7 liter engine small V8. third row seating. lots of new things on it.

GE Heavy duty gas dryer. 7 years old and works fine. 7 cycles on it. $70

816 232 2529

2003 Dodge Durango 4×4. 4.7 liter engine small V8. third row seating. lots of new things on it.

816 261 6459

. 10 wheel high capacity hay rake.

6 foot 3 point brush hog mower.

660 582 9798

. Riding lawnmower. Has had a new transmission put in it. haven’t run since.

Miscallenous toys for kids or household items.

816 685 3236 in Dekalb

. 95 Kawasaki Vulcan. 650 4 stroke motor. 17,000 miles on it. good transmssion and seat. front wheel bent and needs a wheel. Belt driven. $500

16 foot Bayliner fiberglass boat.mot and a trailer ready to hook on. $700 for both.

push mowers that run and cut grass.

Rocking chair.

some other chairs for the house

816 233 6496

. Looking for a truck either a chevrolet or dodge 4×4. looking for a 3 quarter ton but would take a half ton . nothing brand new but something that would make a good work truck. preferably automatic

816 261 6750

. Looking for aPTO portable generator that you hook up to tractor. 25-30 KW preferably

816 261 6941

. Wilderness trail 90 little ATV. for a beginner. ridden very little. $750

913 426 7195

. Gray automotive air jack

some old push mowers and weedeater that need repair

72 GMC pickup

69 Ford 1 ton pickup that need restored

95 Plymouth voyage minivan

looking for a metal utility shed

Looking for: Portable air tank.

Looking for a couple of tires. nothing expensive. P 195 70 R 14

816 351 2846

. Looking for a 3 prong mobile chair charger.

Looking for an electric lead melter

816 749 5850

. 1992 International 9200 day cab semi. 602,000 miles. 10 speed transmission. N14 cummings engine. lots of repairs and tires new. $10,000

816 225 7823 and can see 2 and a quarter miles south of gower on 169

. Looking to sell all chiefs items. bears and billfolds and footballs and other items. $6 each for all different items

816 617 4074

. Asedilene cutting torch has the bottles and gauges and cart complete set. $175 CASH. could trade for a gun maybe

816 262 3859

. Looking for a 3 wheel adult bicycle.

782 2399 out in Olatha

. Small deepfreeze. chest freezer. $75

Set of Chrome wheels for a Fod Pickup F150. fit a 97-2003 500

looking for someone to haul in a small pickup load of dirt

2 wheel motorcycle trailer. to haul your accesotries. Excellent trailer if your going to Sturgis

816 646 3908

. Bicycles

2 mini bike frames the old style

Old lawnmower

Big Go Kart. Carter 10 horse electric start. 2 seater. $700 obo

Garage sale that sister is having . 721 Alabama here in St. Joe lots of stuff left over. normal garage sale items

816 261 9042

. 2003 yamaha 1100 V Star. very nice looking bike. $3500

2004 Yamaha 1100 V Star. nice looking ike. $3500

660 541 0708 out in Maryville

. 4 burial plots at memorial park. best offer for each. will sell in pairs or all together

816 248 2442 OR 816 387 7364

. Antique Kramer #6 safe. 24x24x32. weighs about 400 lbs. 4 digit safe. really good shape. 400 or will trade for a long gun or a shotgun of equal value

816 689 8360

. 67-72 GMC truck parts.

15 inch 5 lug steel wheels for trailer

tire and wheel.195 70 14 on a 5 lug steel wheel

chrome autobrock valve covers for chevy or GM

couple of tires. 225 75 15 different styles.

looking to pick up scrap metal and appliances

looking for good used dirt

looking for someone with a yard machine riding lawnmower. 18.5-20 horsepower. parting out or would sell for parts

816 351 9976

. Rally Wheels for the older chevy’s . tires mounted on them. 125 inch

Looking for a little barringer pistol. 2 shot. chrome handle with pearl grips or even black girps. reasnable price

816 233 6496

. icebox

washing machine that doesn’t work

at 3613 east hill view circle in st. joe

479 216 8706

. 2005 350 raptor 4 wheeler. $1200

816 344 7648

. Looking for a baby high chair.

816 390 5814

. 2004 Conversion van. 115,00 miles one owner. fancy van. $9000

816 279 3847

State audit: many citizens incorrectly charged by Missouri’s municipal courts

Posted on July 28, 2016

(Missourinet) – More than $316,000 in fees were incorrectly charged to citizens by several of Missouri’s municipal courts, according to a state Auditor’s report. Auditor Nicole Galloway says it’s up to local courts whether customers overcharged will be repaid.

“Because of our audits, moving forward, these entities have stopped charging these fees, as they should,” says Galloway. “Oftentimes, this is money that citizens are never going to get back.”

Courts mischarged for things like warrants, bonds and booking fees.

Galloway says the audit of records from 2014 to last month found several local municipalities and courts also miscalculated how much they owe the state for traffic ticket revenue.

“In many cases in these municipal court audits, where the calculations were very wrong, they were not tracking their minor court fees or tracking their revenue correctly. We could see that the formula they were using was wrong, but we couldn’t get to a bottom number of what it should be,” says Galloway.

From collecting improper fees to keeping incomplete court records, Galloway says the practices that impede court efficiencies and, in some cases, violate state law.

The complete Municipal Court Summary report is available online here.

Missouri committee begins work to trim state’s costs of prescription aid

Posted on July 27, 2016

(Missourinet) – Senator David Sater (R-Cassville) says the state’s cost to provide prescription drugs to those on Medicaid increased more than $300 million in 2015. A Senate interim committee chaired by Sater begins Wednesday looking for ways to save the state money on pharmaceuticals provided to Missourians receiving benefits through the MO HealthNet program.

“The problem is the tremendous increase in costs for the Missouri HealthNet program for prescription drugs. It’s unsustainable,” says Sater. “We can’t continue to go down this line every year and expect it to go up 10-15% when we’re talking about millions and millions of dollars.”

Sater, who’s a licensed pharmacist, says the number one goal is to make sure patients are being taken care of.

“We want to make sure the patients get the very best drugs for their health concerns. They deserve just as good of medication,” says Sater. “We are all equal in God’s eyes and should receive the proper care. I’m not going to make any recommendations that will lessen the level of care. I think we can make some wiser decisions on some of the drugs that are being prescribed.”

The panel is charged with making recommendations to the legislature before it convenes in January.

The committee’s public hearing will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the state capitol.

Martin Rucker praises Clinton’s selection of Senator Tim Kaine

Posted on July 27, 2016

Clinton delegate Martin Rucker (left) and State Rep. Gina Mitten (Photo courtesy Missourinet)

(Missourinet) – Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s Vice Presidential pick is being praised by a former Mizzou football star from St. Joseph, who’s running for a Missouri House seat.

Martin Rucker, a St. Joseph native, is a Clinton delegate at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. He’s also running for the Missouri House, in the Kansas City area. Rucker said he is excited about Clinton’s decision naming Virginia Senator Tim Kaine as her running mate.

“A Rockhurst guy, a Mizzou guy, I think he’ll help her (Clinton) in the state of Missouri and he’ll be a great Vice President,” Rucker said.

Senator Kaine will speak at the Convention Wednesday evening. He graduated from Mizzou in 1979. Rucker, a former All-American tight end, said Kaine brings “a sense of unity.”

“You know that’s what the Democratic Party is, is we’re a party of inclusion, we’re a party that accepts everyone, we’re a party of unity,” Rucker said. “It’s not about hate, it’s not about bigotry, it’s not about kicking people out and all of that. It’s about bringing everyone who’s here together and making everything work for all of us.”

Rucker played at Mizzou from 2004 to 2007. His father, Martin Rucker Sr., served in the Missouri House.

Missouri Conservation Department: It will take years to control feral hogs

Posted on July 24, 2016July 22, 2016

These destructive feral hogs pollute a pristine spring in Ozark County. Photo courtesy MDC

(Missourinet) – The Missouri Department of Conservation says about 3,000 feral hogs have been eradicated this year.

Conservation Department Deputy Director Aaron Jeffries told the Missouri House Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources on Thursday that Conservation is working with agriculture groups.

“Two weeks ago, our ag liaison went down to southeast Missouri with several folks from the ag community, from ag groups as well as conservation groups, the folks that actually provided funds to buy the new traps,” Jeffries said. “They went down and saw the traps in action.”

Jeffries says they caught 12 hogs that day. Jeffries says blood samples from the hogs were taken to test for disease.

The Conservation Department says it will take years to control feral hogs. State Rep. Craig Redmon (R-Canton), who chairs the Committee, asked Jeffries about the issue during the hearing.

“Representative, this is a long-term battle,” Jeffries said. “In any case of an invasive species when it’s out on the landscape, it’s going to take years to control.”

Jeffries says Conservation is also working with private landowners.

KFEQ Trading Post 7-23-2016

Posted on July 23, 2016July 23, 2016

. New Taurus Judge, stainless finish,3″ barrel, 3″ chamber, fiber optic front sight. $575.00

387 158 grain 38 reloading bullets. Round nose flat point. 35.00 phone 816-262-0241 Also have a new Calvary Stetson fur felt in 7 1/4. 40.00

phone. 816-262-0241

. Sony X Load car stereo. CD, Auxilary, and MP3 option with remote. has all the . 4 total sony speakers. paperwork and hardware. $100 for all that

Brand new in the box never used fuel pump. fits a 1985 or 86 Ford F150 half ton or 1 ton. $70

A lot of antique blue willow dishes. Quite a few of those call for more details.

Metal bathtub. white in color. 50 inches long. whole drain in the middle. $75

660 723 2977

. Chest freezer. small one. $75

Entry table. solid oak. $50

Set of 24 inch tires and wheels. chrome. excellent shape. fit a Ford 97-2003. $500

Motorcycle trailer. on 13 inch wheels. $1500

looking for an equalizer hitch and the bars for a travel trailer

816 646 3908

. Maytag washer and dryer in great condition. $300 but will negotiate

816 261 7953

. 2003 Saturn. motor is out of it. no title to it. looking to sell for 2 to 2 and a half

816 431 9993

. 2001 Ford F150 pickup. Quad cab. XLT. little over 200,000 miles. $3500

816 387 1910

. pair of all season radial tires. 235 75 R15. on 6 bolt GM rims. $100

3 point 6 foot rotary mower. real heavy. $850

660 582 9798

. 2 large glass display cases. 60 foot long. 36 inches high and 20 inches wide. glass top and front. sliding doors on the back and two glass shelves. $100 for the one with the glass. and $50 for the one without the glass.

816 364 2679

. Skylights. 2 of them. 30×52.

shaper.

some aquarium stuff.

10 or 12 bags of bottles. small bottles. not medicine bottles. would be good for coins or beads. bottles have never opened

Looking for some parts for a 2006 Explorer or if your

816 244 4557

. Looking for a good used push mower. self propelled preferred but would consider anything

816 261 0013

. Maytag washing machine for sell. $60

GE gas dryer. 6 years old. $60

Sell as a pair or individually

can be seen at 5314 Savannah road from 12-4 today

. Looking for a 8000 to 12,000 BTU Air conditioner. no wider then 20 inches. will pay extra if you deliver to skidmore area.

couch that is not a bad couch in fairly good shape. $50 obo

Wife has a bunch of cell phone cases. anywhere from $5 to $15

Microcell booster that boosts cell phone signal. $100 obo

660 928 3238 OR 660 541 1830

. 2 gallon whiskey jug. in good shape. one little chip towards the top. 30

looking for either a Chevrolet or Dodge 4 wheel drive pickup. preferabbly a Chevrolet. Preferably an automatic

816 261 6750

. Glass top dining room table with 4 padded chairs. $250

816 233 1101

. Orange DR mowers. not a string trimmer, professional model. weed and brush cutter. steel blade on it. self propelled. $1700

816 341 9506 for details. or call 785 442 3654

. Full size bed in good condition. $200 obo

boom box radio. $50

electric clothes washer. $100

641 799 8903

. 84 Ford Ranger. 130,000 miles. transmission rebuilt. $900

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. rebuilt transmission. 302,000 miles. $2900

Bunch of old metal sitting around the house. want to come by and pick it up.

816 390 7398

. Self propelled push lawnmower. electric start $150

816 244 9532

. Bunch of platic totes with all kinds of stuff in them. collectibles and stuff. about 10 of them. $15 a tub

3613 East field view circle at the end of 42nd street. 479 216 8706

. Wheels for sale. off of a newer jeep patriot. 16 inch. 114.3×5 bolt pattern. 5 spoke steel. $100 obo

Few yearbooks for sale. Benton 1987,90 and a couple 91’s. unsigned and in perfect condition. $40 a piece

Antique coffee can. Old navecord store. $60 obo

816 238 4344

. Large Aquarium for Reptiles and small animals. It has crack so not for fish. It has the light, heat rock, etc… It is about 25-30 gallons. Make offer

1999 and 2000 Mercedes cars. both run but one needs head gasket. They need TLC. You get both cars for one money. $3000 OBO.

Rennasance Wedding Dress size 5/6 asking $60

Call 816-646-7769

. Vintage china cabinet with leaded/stained glass doors. $125

Childs picnic table $15

Emerson & Daewoo Mini/Dorm Refrigerators. $60 each.

Commercial Charbroil BBQ Grill $30

2 windows size 29.5 X 19.5 and 20 X 30

816-752-1089

. Comforter set pink & zebra print $30

old Bugs Bunny Cookie Jar $15

Baby Jumper with activities on it. $10

816-341-5591

. 95 Ford F150 4×4 extended cab. 162,000 miles. $2600

Cornwell tool chest. rolllers on it with 7 drawers. $100

Car trailer. with ramps on the back. $1000

816 261 9524

. Looking for a couple of 14 inch tires. P 195 75 R14s

looking for a metal utility shed

looking for a portable air tank. 20 gallon or so

Push mowers and some gas weedeaters for sale

95 Plymouth voyage minivan for sale

72 GMC pickup

69 Ford 1 ton

816 351 2846

. Sears self propelled push mower. $100

Riding lawnmower. Husky that came from tractor supply.

Lot of odds and ends in a builiding you can look through.

Looking for someone to talk to about a wind turbine

816 685 3236 in Dekalb

. Couple of big wind units. air conditioners. one is an 18500 BTU and the other is a 28500 BTU.

816 752 5913

. Log splitter for sale. needs just a little bit of work. pump racket welded on. and then ready to go. negotiable price

816 233 1092 OR 816 262 8168

. Harmony guitar. made in the usa. older model. F61. $200 obo

816 205 5868 ask for John