The 20-mile trooper program continues through Labor Day as trooper take part in holiday enforcement operations.
Over the holiday weekend troopers within Troop H and throughout the state have been taking part in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort). As part of that every available officer has been out on the road enforcing traffic laws and assisting motorists.
Also, during peak travel periods, Friday Sept. 4 and Monday, Sept. 7 troopers will man a 20-mile stretch of I-29. Enforcement efforts on secondary roads are conducted during the same timeframe within Troop H.
This year’s Labor Day weekend counting period runs from midnight, on Friday, September 4, 2015, to 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 7, 2015.
“Labor Day is a busy travel holiday every year. The Missouri State Highway Patrol urges motorists to wear their seat belts and never drink and drive,” said Captain McDonald. “The Highway Patrol wants everyone to have a safe Labor Day weekend.”
St. Joseph, MO – Dental Care of St. Joseph is opening its doors for free services to the community.
A free dental service day will be held Saturday, Sept. 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3921 Sherman Avenue. Individuals on a first-come first-serve basis can have a choice of free cleaning, filling or extraction.
Dr. Benjamin Elmore said it’s part of an effort to improve the oral health of the community as part of Free Dentistry Day, a day dedicated providing dental care to the growing number of Americans who are unable to afford important routine dental care.
“Now more than ever, there are people in St. Joseph who need dental services but have no means to afford them,” said Dr. Elmore. “This event is a great opportunity for us to share our time and resources with those less fortunate and give back to the community we serve.”
For more information, call 816-279-3300 or visit www.FreeDentistryDay.org.
Amy Wilsdorf (green jacket) takes her family to a Discover Nature Fishing clinic at Busch Memorial Wildlife Conservation Area. Photo courtesy MDC
St. Joseph, Mo. ̶ The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering a new program to help kids and families gain angling skills in St. Joseph.
MDC’s Discover Nature – Fishing Program is free and teaches participants about fishing tackle, methods and where to go.
MDC will offer upcoming Discover Nature – Fishing classes this autumn in northwest Missouri.
Lessons One through Four will be offered 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 8-10, at MDC’s Northwest Regional Office, 701 James McCarthy Drive, in St. Joseph.
Lessons One through Four will be offered 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Lawson City Lake in Lawson, Mo.
Lessons One through Four will be offered 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Litton Center in Chillicothe, Mo.
Beginning Fly Fishing will be offered 10 a.m. to 12 Noon on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the MDC Northwest Regional Office in St. Joseph.
Discover Nature ̶ Fishing classes are geared towards families who desire to learn the basics about fishing. Any adult or family with children age 7 and above can register by calling816-271-3100. Each youth participant should be accompanied by an adult.
Discover Nature – Fishing builds upon basics with lessons about angling gear, fishing skills, fish biology and angling regulations. Classroom teaching is based on hands-on methods. Fishing will be available onsite on a catch-and-release basis. MDC will provide equipment and instructors. The class locations have fishing ponds, but in case of inclement weather, the sites have indoor classrooms.
The lesson outline includes:
Lesson One: Equipment, Casting, and Proper Fish Handling
Lesson Two: How to Tie a Knot and Bait a Hook
Lesson Three: Five Common Missouri Fish – Their Anatomy, Habitat, and Life Cycle
Lesson Four: Fishing with Lures and Fishing Regulations
Discover Nature ̶ Fishing will be an ongoing program statewide, so watch for notices of future sessions. MDC also welcomes volunteer instructors to teach fishing skills to others. Anyone interested in volunteering to teach angling to youth can also call 816-271-3100. Fishable waters are often found close to home, even in urban areas. Time and expense need not be barriers to going fishing. Tackle choices and methods can be simple and effective for catching fish. MDC’s Discover Nature – Fishing Program is open to anyone who wishes to learn about the sport. Fishing is fun and gets people outdoors in fresh air and nature. Missouri is a great place to fish. For more information on fishing and conservation http://www.mdc.mo.gov.
Lengthly narcotics Investigation results in multiple Livingston County Arrest Warrants, seizure of narcotics, and a firearm.
On September 4, 2015 the Chillicothe Police Department conducted an operation that resulted in the issuance of 26 Livingston County Arrest Warrants and arrests of several individuals on drug charges. These charges were as a result of a lengthy investigation conducted by Chillicothe Police Officers.
The following subjects were arrested after Livingston County warrants were issued that stemmed from ongoing investigations:
Dillion Rabe Dilks- 2 counts for the Distribution of a controlled substance near a school. $75,000 cash bond.
Anissa Lyn Rhoton – 1 count for the distribution of a controlled substance. $50,000 cash bond.
Sherry Lynn Hicks – 3 counts for the distribution of a controlled substance near a school. $150,000 cash bond.
Donald Joe Holloway – 1 count for the distribution of a controlled substance near a school. $50,000 cash bond.
Chase J Fantazia – 2 counts for the distribution of a controlled substance near a school. $100,000 cash bond.
Brandy Lynn Purscell – 2 counts for the distribution of a controlled substance near a school. $75,000 cash bond.
Scott Joesph Purscell – 2 counts for the distribution of a controlled substance near a school. $75,000 cash bond.
Elizabeth Louise Graf – 2 count for the distribution of a controlled substance near a school. $75,000 cash bond.
Christa D Phelps- 1 count for the distribution of a controlled substance. $50,000
David Ray Gamble- 1 count for the distribution of a controlled substance. $50,000
Leon Walter Jr.- 1 count for the distribution of a controlled substance. $50,000
Cheri D Admire- 1 count for consp- possess a controlled substance. $5,000
Ryan S Evilsizer- 3 counts of distribution of a controlled substance near a school. $90,000
Mark W Stephenson- 1 count for distribution of a controlled substance. $25,000
Mikayla M Shoemaker- DeHart – Livingston County warrant for distribution of a controlled substance near a school. $50,000 by Trenton Police Department
During the warrant arrests listed above, the following subjects were arrested after criminal activity was discovered by the arresting officers. At the time of this press release the department said these subjects were being held pending the filing of criminal charges:
Richard Stumph- 1 count for possession of a controlled substance.
Dylan Mentzer- 1 count for possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Sharon Collins- 1 count for possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Joshua M. Myers- 1 count for possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
The following subjects are being sought and have active arrest warrants for the following charges:
Heidi Linn DeVore – Livingston County warrant for distribution of a controlled substance. $50,000 cash bond.
Roger D. Owings – 2 Livingston County warrants for distribution of a controlled substance near a school. $75,000 cash bond.
Waverly Shea Perkinson – Livingston County warrant for 3 counts of possession of a controlled substance. $15,000 cash bond.
Tehya Renae Kelley – Livingston County warrant for the distribution of a controlled substance. $50,000 cash bond.
Zackery R Bonnett – Livingston County warrant for the distribution of a controlled substance near a school. $50,000 cash bond.
Chase A Fisher- Livingston County warrant for the distribution of a controlled substance. $50,000 cash bond.
Dylan L Hulett – Livingston County warrant for 2 counts of distribution of a controlled substance near a park. $75,000 cash bond.
Zachary A Laffey – Livingston County warrant for 2 counts of distribution of a controlled substance near a school $100,000 cash bond.
Tye Wells- Consp. to possess a controlled substance except 35 grams of marijuana. $5,000
The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department has released a photo from surveillance video footage of a vehicle used in a threat on a Civilian Officer.
According to the department, on Saturday Aug. 29 a Civilian worker with the Buchanan County Detention Center was in the parking lot of Little Caesars on Ashland when an individual in a vehicle pulled out what appeared to be a handgun, yelled the words ‘die pig die’ at her and fired the gun. A shell casing was recovered from the scene.
The female detention officer was not injured.
After reviewing video footage of the incident the sheriff’s department has released a photo of a mid-1990s Buick 4-door car.
Four individuals were in the vehicle at the time of the incident and the department said the weapon was fired from the rear passenger seat of the Buick,
“Our civilian employee pulled their vehicle into a parking space on the passenger side of the Buick. When our employee exited their vehicle is when this incident occurred,” said Cpl. Sarah Hardin with the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department. “Our employee was taken completely by surprise and was shocked that the incident occurred. Our employee immediately entered Little Caesars for safety purposes.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the TIPS Hotline at (816) 238-TIPS
Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 8 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 98. South wind 5 to 11 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Labor Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after a civilian detention worker was assaulted earlier this week.
“Two Hispanic/Latino males approximately late teens early 20s pulled what appeared to be a handgun, yelled ‘die pig die’ and fired the weapon,” said Col. Bill Puett, Undersheriff. “We don’t know if it was a blank pistol or a real pistol but the employee wasn’t hit.”
Puett said the female employee was not injured. He said she has worked with the Buchanan County Jail for many years.
“She has been here over 10-years,” Puett said.
She was not a sworn officer. He said she just worked in the jail watching or observing inmates.
The assault took place over the weekend in a parking lot of a local business just off of Ashland Ave. Puett said the employee was wearing a polo and tactical pants that are part of the jail uniform.
A description of the vehicle driven by the suspects is that of a late 60s early 70s 4-door dodge, green in color with a lot of rust on it.
Puett said all employees have been instructed to stay on their guard.
“We have instructed all our employees to be hyper-vigilant with awareness of their surroundings and what’s going on and the things they encounter, to be very cautious,” Puett said. “We’ve broadcast this to the police department, highway patrol, others in the region so they’re aware. We want everyone to be safe, to not be harmed.”
He is asking the public to report any information they may have on the incident.
“The public’s help is greatly appreciated. If anybody saw or has heard anything about this we’d very much appreciate to have that information,” Puett said. “We understand that our community is supportive of law enforcement. They don’t want nor will they tolerate this behavior.”
Anyone with information can contact the TIPS Hotline at (816) 238-TIPS
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — State regulators have approved an 11.7 percent rate increase for some Kansas City Power & Light customers.
The Kansas City Star reports the decision will mean about half of KCP&L’s customers in Missouri will see rates go up nearly $12 a month.
The utility said it needed the increase to pay for pollution control at its La Cygne coal-fired plant, improvements at Wolf Creek nuclear power plant and rising transmission costs.
A request for a 12.5 percent increase in Kansas to cover similar expenses is before the Kansas Corporation Commission, which could rule next week.
The Missouri rate case covered 270,000 KCP&L customers in its original service area, which includes most of Kansas City. Rates for about 315,000 other customers in western Missouri are set separately.
United Way Rally to kick off 2015 campaign at East Hills Mall Thursday. Photo courtesy Kylee Strough
The United Way of Greater St. Joseph kicked off its 2015 campaign Thursday at East Hills Shopping Center with nearly $1 million already raised.
The agency announced its goal of $3,154,325 during the event. That’s only about $9,000 more than last year’s goal. Also announced, $898,700 of that goal has already been raised through Pacesetter Companies.
“We are so grateful for the generosity of our Pacesetter Companies, and for the work of our amazing volunteers,” said Sarah Weaver, United Way Campaign Director.
The campaign will run through Nov. 5
“It’s really important that we kick off the campaign with a bang and really get going full-speed ahead because we are helping support our 18 partner agencies and seven initiatives,” Weaver said. “The work that our partner agencies do is just so crucial to our community.”
Partner agencies include American Red Cross of Northwest Missouri, Bartlett Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Inc., The CENTER, A Samaritan Center, Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Community Missions Corporation, Family Guidance Center, InterServ, Legal Aid of Western Missouri, Northwest Missouri Community Services, Pony Express Council, Boy Scouts of America, St. Joseph Safety and Health Council, The Salvation Army, Specialty Industries of St. Joseph, Inc., United Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Missouri, YMCA, and the YWCA.
The Girl Scouts of NE Kansas and NW Missouri ended its relationship with the United Way earlier this year.
Crowd gathers for campaign kickoff. Photo courtesy Kylee Strough
Upcoming United Way Campaign public events include:
· Sept. 3-United Way Campaign Kickoff; 7:15-8:15 a.m. at East Hills Shopping Center Sunporch Cafe
· Sept. 24-United Way Campaign report lunch; 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe fellowship hall
· Oct. 31-United Way Campaign report at Missouri Western home football game half-time (afternoon game/ exact time yet to be determined)
· Nov. 5-United Way Campaign Victory Dinner; 6-8:15 p.m. at Missouri Western Fulkerson Center
Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 96. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 9 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 95. South wind 5 to 13 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 9 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 13 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
The 20-mile trooper program continues through Labor Day as trooper take part in holiday enforcement operations.
