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June food inspection report

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

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.

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

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

DENNYS RESTAURANT
4015 Frederick Ave

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.
– Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions -Clean walls, floors, ceiling on a regular basis. -1. Clean, and remove ice from walk in freezer floor

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

KCP&L warns of utility scam

scamKansas City Power & Light is warning customers about a new scam involving their utility payments.

Friday the company issued a warning after it said it has received multiple reports of phone scams involving customers’ utility bills and personal information. KCP&L said most of those targeted are restaurants and small businesses, but all customers should be aware of this important notice.

With the phone scam, customers are prompted by a recording to input their payment information. This phone number is not associated with KCP&L. There have also been reports of a live person posing as a KCP&L employee who notifies the customer of a past due bill and demands immediate payment to avoid service disconnection. In some instances, the caller requests that the customer purchase a money gram to pay their bill. If the customer is unable to make an immediate payment or does not answer, the caller gives out a return phone number for customers to call back.

KCP&L said if customers ever have questions about the legitimacy of a bill, phone call or email regarding their utility bill, they should refrain from providing any personal or banking information, hang up and contact the KCP&L Customer Contact Center at (888) 471-5275 or (816) 471-5275.

Platte County High School student sentenced for raping underage girl

Dakota Cochran
Dakota Cochran

(News release) – A Platte City High School student has been sentenced to eight years in prison for raping an underage girl.

Dakota D. Cochran, 17, received the sentence in Platte County Circuit Court on Thursday after pleading guilty to first degree rape and second degree child molestation.

Platte County Prosecuting Attorney Eric Zahnd said, “I cannot say it often enough: Sex without consent is rape. Period. This defendant’s age does not excuse his crime. He has learned a hard lesson. He will continue to learn that lesson for the next eight years and then beyond as a registered sex offender for the rest of his life.”

Cochran admitted he took the victim to a deserted gravel parking lot in rural Platte County. He then forced himself on top of her while she tried to push him off.

The next thing the victim recalled, she was in the back seat of Cochran’s car, and he was raping her. She continued to struggle against him and tell him, “no.” After the rape, Cochran drove the victim to her friend’s house. Cochran later sent a picture to the victim showing the boxers he was wearing during the assault stained with blood.

The victim immediately told her friend that Cochran had raped her. A sexual assault examination was conducted at Children’s Mercy Hospital and revealed significant evidence of trauma consistent with sexual assault.

Further investigation by the Platte County Sheriff’s Department uncovered three other high-school aged female victims who said that Cochran committed unwanted sexual acts against them.

While the case was pending, another high school student harassed the victim online and accused her of lying about the rape. The victim told detectives that it was difficult for her to be at school because some of the male students would harass anyone who supported the victim. The victim’s mother testified at sentencing that, shortly after the case was filed, school administrators found the victim crying in a closet at school.

Zahnd said, “I am incredibly proud of the victim in this case. She is a courageous young woman who stood up to her rapist by coming forward. Her courage will help protect other young women.”

“But to those young men who berated the victim, I say this: Your actions have caused additional harm to the victim of a despicable crime.” Zahnd continued. “This is an opportunity for self-reflection and improvement. We cannot tolerate a culture that blames rape victims.”

 

Man faces drug charge after Strike Force vehicle damaged

Probable Cause Document
Probable Cause Document

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.”

William Ingram
William Ingram

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.

Upper 80s in the forecast for the weekend

7-8 Weather PicTemperatures in the upper 80s are in the forecast for the weekend. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

 

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph. 

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. 

Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%. 

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. 

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South southeast wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. 

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. 

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. 

Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 

Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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


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.

Authorities make meth bust during warrant arrest

strike force featureThe Buchanan County Drug Strike Force arrested two people and seized a large quantity of meth Thursday in St. Joseph.

Col. Bill Puett with the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department said around 2:45 p.m. officers with the Strike Force were attempting to stop a vehicle in the area of Messanie and Vine for two individuals inside wanted on warrants.

Puett said the the man driving the vehicle rammed the Strike Force vehicle causing visible front end damage to the law enforcement vehicle. A man and a woman were arrested on warrants at the scene. After investigating authorities said they found an estimate of around a half a pound of meth and a stolen handgun.

The case is still under investigation.

Man charged with shooting and killing neighbor

pc statement(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.

LONALD UELIGGER
LONALD UELIGGER

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.

(Update) Road back open after crash on east 36 Highway

Photo by Nadia Thacker.
Photo by Nadia Thacker.

36 Highway is back open after being shutdown this morning due to a crash just after the Missouri River Bridge.

Officer Scott Gary with the St. Joseph Police Department said 36 Highway was shutdown in both directions around 8:30 Thursday morning at I-229.

He said a 30-year-old St. Joseph man was driving a maroon truck westbound on 36 Highway, ran a red light and was hit by a semi making a left turn from the off ramp of I-229 onto 36.  Gary said the driver of the maroon truck was injured but refused treatment at the scene.

Traffic was redirected in the area for about an hour.  The driver of the maroon truck was issued a ticket for running a red light.

Severe storms are in the forecast again tonight

FileL (3)Storms this morning will start to dissipate later this morning with cloud coverage leaving the area cooler than it could have been with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Later in the afternoon another round of possible severe storms are expected to form up near the Missouri/Iowa border and progress south/southeast overnight. The main threat with these storms will be widespread damaging winds with some isolated large hail. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service.

Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2 p.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 99. East northeast wind 9 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. 

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. 

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. 

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. 

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. 

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. 

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. 

Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 

Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 

Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%. 

Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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