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Rain and snow expected with temps dropping to around 15

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Wintry weather will develop across the area as a strong front surges southeastward, bringing in much colder air. The storm will bring measurable snow to far northwestern Missouri where as much as 4 to 6 inches are possible in Atchison County. A light glazing of freezing rain is also possible through much of the area. In addition, the morning rainfall may freeze as temperatures plummet into the teens by this afternoon. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service: 

Today: Rain and snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet before 3 p.m., then a slight chance of snow between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Patchy blowing snow after 8 a.m. Temperature falling to around 15 by 5 p.m. Wind chill values between -3 and 7. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Total daytime snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.

Tonight: Patchy blowing snow before 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -2 and -7. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 19. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. North wind 7 to 9 mph.

Friday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -2 and 3. North wind around 9 mph.

Saturday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 16. North wind 7 to 9 mph.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.

Sunday: A chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night: A chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -4.

Tuesday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 15.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

 

Thursday morning commute may see effects as temperatures drop

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation is once again carefully monitoring weather forecasts as temperatures are predicted to drop throughout the day Thursday.

Temperatures will be in the 40s at midnight and will drop drastically through the morning hours. Some forecasts are saying it could be in the 20s by 7 a.m. With precipitation also predicted overnight and Thursday, there is a possibility of overnight rains turning to freezing rain, then to snow. All of these changes could affect your morning commute and motorists are urged to use extreme caution.

MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map, at www.modot.org, provides current road conditions for Missouri’s interstates and major highways.

For smartphone and tablet users, the Traveler Information App brings the same information to mobile devices. The app is available for free from iTunes or the Google Play store by searching for “MoDOT.”

Remember that even light precipitation can cause roads to become slick. While MoDOT works hard to treat and plow Missouri highways when winter weather hits, it’s important to allow extra time for travel, change plans as needed, and to check road conditions before you head out. Remember the following tips when driving in inclement weather:

  • Slow down.
  • Steer and brake gently.
  • Accelerate slowly at intersections.
  • Allow extra space between your vehicle and the one ahead of you.
  • Stay back 100 feet from snow plows that may be spreading salt. Avoid passing snow plows, even when on a multi-lane road.
  • Be aware that bridges and overpasses generally experience freezing conditions first.

MoDOT also provides road conditions information through our Customer Service Center. Dial 888 ASK MODOT (888-275-6636).

Two Amazonia teens killed in crash Wednesday

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Two Amazonia teens were killed and a 12-year-old was seriously injured in a head-on crash Wednesday morning on US 59.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, at 11:16 a.m. Wednesday, 18-year-old Kendell R. Delp was driving a 1999 Dodge Dakota pickup west and 18-year-old Landon K. Smith was driving a 1997 Dodge Dakota pickup east on US 59 about three miles west of Savannah. Delp’s vehicle crossed the center line and went off the left side of the road. Smith’s vehicle went off the right side of the road in an attempt to avoid Delp’s vehicle. The front of Delp’s vehicle hit the front of Smith’s vehicle head-on.

Delp and Smith were pronounced deceased at the scene at 11:35 a.m. by Andrew County Coroner Doug Johnson. Smith’s 12-year-old brother was a passenger in the vehicle and was transported to Mosaic Life Care and then transferred to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City for treatment of serious injuries.

According to the crash report, all occupants were wearing seat belts.

No criminal charges filed in SJPD officer-involved shooting death

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Buchanan County Prosecuting Attorney Dwight K. Scroggins announced Wednesday that no criminal charges will be filed in the officer-involved shooting death of Samantha “Baby Girl” Hennard.

As previously reported, the shooting occurred on October 22, 2017, in the 2100 block of South 10th Street in St. Joseph. The St. Joseph Police Department officer involved in the shooting was identified as Branton G. Hutchison.

According to a news release from the Buchanan County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, the Missouri State Highway Patrol conducted the investigation at the request of the police department. The investigation disclosed that police responded to the are of 9th St. and Sycamore St. in reference to a disturbance involving allegations of a stolen vehicle being located. While enroute, officers were informed two suspects had fled the original call location on foot and both were armed. Officer Hutchison located one of the suspects, 25-year-old Samantha Hennard, in the 2100 block of South 10th St. Hutchison ordered her to stop. Hennard did not stop and as she fled, turned and fired two shots at the pursuing officer. Hutchison returned fire and Hennard was hit one time. Emergency services were called and Hennard was pronounced deceased at the scene.

According to the news release, “A law enforcement officer is allowed to use deadly force if that officer has a reasonable belief the use of such force is necessary to protect himself or another from serious physical injury or death. Once fired upon in this instance, the officer’s belief that deadly force was permissible was not unreasonable and as a result, will not be the basis for any criminal charge allegations.”

United Way seeking community volunteers for allocations process

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Community volunteers are needed for the United Way of Greater St. Joseph’s annual allocations process.

According to a news release, through the allocations process, United Way Partner Agencies are evaluated and allocation funding recommendations are made by groups of volunteers.  Volunteers examine agency operations, programs, and finances, and recommend how much money should be allocated to each agency the following year. Recommendations are then presented to the United Way Community Investment Council and United Way Board of Directors for review and final approval. The work of the volunteers ensures that donor dollars are used to achieve the greatest impact in the areas of education, health and financial stability, and that United Way of Greater St. Joseph is accountable to donors.

In 2017, more than 150 volunteers from a variety of backgrounds participated in the United Way Allocations Process.

The volunteers dedicate 10-15 hours of their time over a two month period from mid-March to mid-May reviewing the agencies, listening to presentations, and determining allocation recommendations.  

Anyone interested in volunteering in 2018 can contact Jodi Bloemker at United Way at (816) 364-2381 or jodi.bloemker@stjosephunitedway.org.

For more information, visit stjosephunitedway.org.

Vatterott College will close Kansas campus

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SEDGWICK COUNTY — Vatterott College in Wichita has announced they will close their campus in Wichita.

In a Tuesday letter to students, the school located at 8853 E 37th Street north in Wichita, will close after students complete their graduation in June.

The school said they would continue to offer student services to students and graduates in conjunction with the school’s enrollment agreement.

The school also said all student records are being transferred to a location in St. Louis Missouri.

In addition to online classes and the Wichita campus, Vatterott has 16 locations across the nation including one in St. Joseph and one Kansas City, Missouri according to school’s web site.

Breezy and 50s today, temps drop tomorrow

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After mild weather today and tonight, a strong cold front will slam through the area, knocking temperatures from the 40s early in the day back into the teens by the evening. This front will bring with it a mess of wintry weather. Rain will change to freezing rain, sleet, and eventually snow. Also, strong winds developing in the wake of the front will lead to areas of blowing snow. Another thing to watch out for is the liquid precipitation that falls early in the day may freeze on surfaces, including roads, as temperatures rapidly fall during the day. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Tonight: Rain, mainly after 1 a.m. Low around 29. South wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Thursday: Rain, snow, freezing rain, and sleet, becoming all snow after noon, then gradually ending. Patchy blowing snow after 10 a.m. Temperature falling to around 15 by 5 p.m. Wind chill values between -4 and 6. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday Night: Patchy blowing snow before 9 p.m. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. North wind 6 to 9 mph.

Friday Night: A slight chance of snow showers after 7 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 16.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -2.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 17.

 

Kansas City airport gets first nonstop transatlantic flight

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City’s airport is getting its first regularly scheduled nonstop transatlantic flight.

Airport officials announced Tuesday that Icelandair will fly a seasonal nonstop flight from Kansas City to Iceland’s capitol, Reykjavik, beginning May 25.

The flights will be three times a week from May to the end of September. The airport says travelers will be able to connect to more than 25 popular destinations in continental Europe from Reykjavik.

The flights from Kansas City will be on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, with return flights to Kansas City on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays.

Airport officials are pursuing other transatlantic routes, possibly to the United Kingdom or Germany.

Icelandair will use a 183-seat airliner that includes economy and business class sections for the flights.

Mo. woman pleads guilty to shooting at officers during pursuit

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A Missouri woman who fired at officers and other motorists during a police chase is facing up to 35 years in prison.

Federal prosecutors said 25-year-old Victoria Ann Buol, of Boonville, pleaded guilty Tuesday to three crimes that occurred when she and 27-year-old Russell Dean Moore, of Fulton, were being pursued by officers in April 2016 on Interstate 70 near Columbia. The two fired at officers and at semi-trailer trucks during the chase.

They were being pursued because they were driving a Jeep stolen in Columbia. The chase ended in Callaway County when the Jeep ran out of gas.

Moore pleaded guilty to the same charges in December.

Buol is subject to a mandatory minimum sentence of 35 years in federal prison without parole, up to life without parole.

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