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UPDATE: Suspect taken into custody in reference to fatal shooting

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(UPDATE 3:41 p.m. Tuesday) St. Joseph Police have taken a suspect into custody in reference to a fatal shooting Monday night.

According to Capt. Jeff Wilson, the incident is still under investigation. No other details are available at this time.

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(UPDATE 9:51 a.m. Tuesday) – St. Joseph Police have identified the man killed in a shooting Monday night.

The shooting occurred in the 1000 block of Henry Street shortly before 6:30 p.m.

According to police, 29-year-old Mack D. Jenkins died from apparent gunshot wounds. A 23-year-old man was found in the same vehicle as Jenkins and was transported to the hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries from apparent gunshot wounds.

Capt. Jeff Wilson said there is no suspect in custody at this time and any information should be directed to the TIPS Hotline at (816) 238-TIPS.  

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A homicide investigation is underway after a shooting Monday night in St. Joseph.

According to the St. Joseph Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Henry Street shortly before 6:30 p.m. in reference to shots being fired and a crash. When officers arrived on scene, they found a vehicle had hit several parked cars and in the vehicle was one man who had died from apparent gunshot wounds. Another man, also in the vehicle had life-threatening injuries from apparent gunshot wounds and was transported to Mosaic Life Care for treatment.

Police say they are investigating the incident as a homicide. There is a possible suspect but no one is in custody yet.

Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at (816) 238-TIPS.  

Polls open for Buchanan County Primary Election

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Polls are open in Buchanan County Tuesday for primary election day.

On the ballot are candidates running for U.S. Senator, State Representative, State Auditor and more. Proposition A is also included on the ballot.

Buchanan County Clerk Mary Baack-Garvey said to bring a photo ID to the polls. Baack-Garvey is anticipating a 30% turnout Tuesday. For more information and to view a sample ballot, click here.

Polls close at 7 p.m. and coverage will begin shortly after on 680 KFEQ, QCountry 92.7 and KJO 105.5. Results will also be available on St. Joseph Post.

 

Brief: Lasers in the Cockpit, Trump Endorses Kobach, What You Need to Vote

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President Donald Trump endorses a candidate for Governor of Kansas.

Two White House officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak publicly, said last month that Trump was inclined to endorse Kobach.

The officials said aides had encouraged him to hold off, warning his hawkish immigration views may make him the weaker candidate in this fall’s general election.

In other Kansas Governor news:

Political observers disagree about whether he will turn the governor’s race into a three-way contest or whether he will be a spoiler who takes votes away from the Democratic nominee.

 

A reminder of what you’ll need to vote in Missouri:

A reminder of what you’ll need to vote in Kansas:

 

Lasers cause danger in the sky.

A laser can cause temporary blindness for the pilot.

 

The Brief is a daily roundup from St. Joe Post and around the web. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Police identify victim in fatal crash on Belt Highway

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St. Joseph police have identified the woman who died after a crash Friday morning at the Belt Highway and 36 Highway.

According to police, 29-year-old Cassandra D. Blackmore of Atchison, Kansas, was pronounced deceased at the hospital as a result of her injuries.

As previously reported, according to a probable cause statement, shortly after 11 a.m., 22-year-old Bronson Z. Cooper of Faucett was driving a Pontiac G6 south on the Belt Highway well above the posted speed limit and drove through a red light at the eastbound 36 Highway intersection. Blackmore was driving a Chevrolet Impala and was attempting to turn north onto the Belt from 36 Highway when the Impala was hit on the driver’s side by Cooper’s vehicle.

Blackmore was transported to the hospital where she later died as a result of her injuries. An 8-year-old passenger in the Impala was transported to Children’s Mercy Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

Cooper is being held on $200,010 bond. An arraignment is scheduled for Tuesday.

Northwest reinstates TKE fraternity chapter

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MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University has reinstated its Delta Nu chapter of the Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) fraternity and resumed its recognition of the chapter as a student organization at the University.

According to a news release, the reinstatement is the result of the collaborative work of Northwest and TKE alumni who dedicated themselves to rebuilding the chapter and ensuring its success. Additionally, Northwest continues work to implement a “Greek Life Vision” developed to ensure Greek Life is a positive and successful part of the Northwest experience.

“Northwest is thankful for all the alumni who worked hard to rebuild the chapter, have taken the time to understand the issues facing today’s fraternities and are ensuring the chapter has a strong culture moving forward,” Northwest Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Matt Baker said. “The recolonization of TKE is a testament to many Bearcat alumni who worked to sustain and refocus the chapter over the past two and a half years to ensure the chapter is open for future generations of Bearcats.”

Nathan Meeker, the acting president of the Delta Nu chapter, said the reorganized fraternity is focused on academics, leadership development, community service and personal character development.

“The alumni have been very supportive of our direction and have stepped up to fund significant scholarship money for high academic performers,” said Meeker, a senior from Council Bluffs, Iowa, who is majoring in interactive digital media with a computer science emphasis. “Without the help and support of the alumni and community, we would not be so lucky to have this new beginning, and I am ecstatic to be a part of it. I sincerely look forward to showing everyone a dedicated chapter, represented by hard-working men, in the upcoming academic year and the years to follow.

Northwest revoked its institutional recognition of the Delta Nu chapter in November 2015, citing violations of Greek Life risk management policies. After an appeal process, the University agreed to allow reinstatement of the chapter during the fall 2018 trimester.

In preparation for its reinstatement, alumni of Northwest’s TKE chapter met with city and University leaders, including the city manager, public safety director and Nodaway County prosecutor to discuss the chapter’s past and form a partnership to support the chapter in its return.

The Delta Nu chapter was founded at Northwest in 1954, and alumni of the chapter own the TKE house at 555 West Ninth St.

Northwest also launched a Greek Life visioning process in 2015, and the University is continuing its work toward enhancing its Greek Life program based on the findings of that process. Key recommendations to come out of the visioning process centered on community, accountability, performance, and communication and transparency.

For more information about Greek Life at Northwest, visit nwmissouri.edu/greek.

August 6, 2018 Obituaries

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James “Jim” Alexander Cogdill
1925-2018

James “Jim” Alexander Cogdill 93, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 in St. Joseph, MO at his home. He was born May 8, 1925 in Stanberry, MO, son of the late Effie and Jake Cogdill. He worked at Pioneer Seed Co. Pasco Steel. He was a member of the Faith Valley Church of God. Jim was preceded in death by wife, Neoma Cogdill, and 1st wife, Maxine Cogdill, his parents, son, Jimmy E. Cogdill, daughters, Carol Peterson, and Sheila Mosser, brothers, Earl, Claude Jake, and Donald Cogdill, sisters, Ethel Wordrup, Dorothy Brown, and Pauline Wilbanks, and a grandson, Joseph Peterson. Survivors include step daughters, Darla (Patrick) Wertin, Billie Jean Cook, Danette (Donnie) Peters, Ramona Joyce, Kathy Murphy, Carla Gallagher, and Channon Ganot, step sons, Gary (Cindy) Cook, Charles (Debbie) Cook, grandchildren, James Peterson, Richard Peterson, Sherry Pyle, Kim Peterson, Shirley Cogdill, Lisa Cogdill, and Jim Cogdill. Graveside funeral services and interment will be conducted on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 11:30 am, at the Ashland Cemetery, The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Betty Jo Berry
1944-2018

Betty Jo Berry, 74, surrounded by family, passed away late Saturday evening, July 28, 2018.

Betty Jo was born July 25, 1944, at Chapman, Kansas, one of seven children born to the late Charles and Leona DeWitt Fleagle and had lived in Hiawatha most of her life. He father worked construction so the family moved some so she grew up at Abeline and graduated high school there. She later graduated from Highland Junior College with an associate’s degree.

Betty Jo worked as a security guard for Sac & Fox Casino south of Fairview for 15 years before retiring.

Survivors include four sons: Donald Lee Berry of Elizabeth City, NC, Gene Berry and Ray Berry, both of Currituck, NC, Robert Samuel Rydwell of Allentown, PA; her siblings: Donald Fleagle (Margie), Robert Fleagle (Tina), Charles Fleagle (Yunnie), all of Hiawatha; Julia Swain of Elizabeth City; with many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Betty Jo was also preceded in death by a son Randy, daughter Doris Ann Pierce, grandson Justin, two sisters: Peggy Schoenfelder and Sandra Shafer.

Cremation is planned with no services planned at this time.

The Betty Jo Berry Memorial Fund has been established and may be sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha, 66434.

Nancy Renee Burley
1974-2018

Nancy Renee Burley 44, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at her home in Saint Joseph, MO. She was born March 4, 1974 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of Judy and Francis Wells. She graduated from Central and Hillyard Technical school. She married Danny Burley on August 18, 1995. She worked at Mosaic life care and Saxton health care as a LPN. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, camping, attending concerts and big hair bands. She attended Copeland Baptist Church. Nancy was preceded in death by father, Francis Wells, brother, Bobby Lynn Buckingham. Survivors include, husband, Danny Burley of the home, mother, Judy Wells, Saint Joseph, MO, daughters, Kayla (Michael) Weiser, Jessica Burley, and Serenity Burley, sons, Bret Wells, and Tommy Burley, grandchildren, Blaze, Keeley, Synciere, Mia, Dexter, Curtesy, sisters, Rebecca Buckingham, Rhonda Townsend, and Angela Wells.

Funeral services: 2:00 pm, Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Rupp Funeral Home, Pastor Steve Roberts officiating, The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Nancy Burley memorial fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Jo Ann Creevan
1932-2018

ONAGA – Jo Ann Creevan, 86, of Onaga, died Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at her home.

She was born January 2, 1932 at Marysville, the daughter of Joseph and Ida Martinson Nider.

Jo Ann worked at Pyramid Manufacturing Sewing Factory in Onaga for over twenty years. She was a member of the Catholic faith.

She married Lawrence W. Creevan on October 20, 1949. He died April 5, 2002.

Jo Ann was also preceded in death by two sons, Lawrence J. “Larry” Creevan and James Patrick Creevan, a brother, James Nider and a sister, Dorothy Kindred.

Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Perez, Onaga and Jacqueline “Jaci” Morris and husband Robert, Circleville, twelve grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.

Graveside memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 31st at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery at Wheaton. Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga is in charge of arrangements.

Lewis Duane “Fargo”” Farley
1935-2018

Highland, KS Lewis Duane “Fargo” Farley, 83, of Highland, died early Tuesday morning, July 24, 2018 at the NorthCare Hospice House.

Duane was the middle of five sons born to Lewis and Josephine Farley. A lifelong area resident, he attended White Cloud High School, where he met Barbara Ann Benson. They graduated from White Cloud with the class of 1954 and attended Highland Community College together, but unlike Barb, Duane was not committed to higher education. They were married on December 22, 1957. They made their home in Highland all their married life.

Days after their wedding Duane received his draft notice from the U.S. Army, and served in the Seventh Infantry Division in Korea. After returning from his military service, Duane worked for Quaker Oats for over 25 years before his retirement, at which time Barb put him to work in her office at Highland Community College. There he enjoyed a brief second career as office lackey and general dogsbody.

In recent years Duane found great enjoyment in his friends, scratch off tickets, and the White Cloud casino and bingo hall. He was a lifetime fan of the KC Chiefs and Royals, although in most years it could not always be said that he found watching them play to be particularly enjoyable. At least the Jayhawks could be relied on for winning seasons. He and his son David had a regular schedule of area restaurants they visited throughout the week, where Duane was particularly fond of barbecue or a good steak. He was never happier than when he was teasing or joking with someone he cared about, and making people laugh was a skill he spent a lifetime perfecting.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara, currently a resident at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha, daughter Elizabeth Farley Metzger of Tempe, Arizona, son David of Highland, and brothers Dennis (“Red”), Gary, and Glen. There were a number of young people Duane thought of as children and grandchildren, particularly Kinsey Riley of Montezuma, KS, who he was deeply proud to see enter the Air Force Reserve. Duane was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Eddie.

There are no services planned at this time. If you want to commemorate his life, his family suggests you take your friends and relatives out fishing or to a favorite restaurant. Contributions in his memory can be sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, PO Box 33, Highland, KS 66035.

Raymond “Sonny” Lee Maddox
1949-2018

Raymond “Sonny” Lee Maddox 68, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday July 25, 2018 at his home. He was born October 13, 1949 in St. Joseph, Missouri son of Cora & Raymond “Cotton” Maddox. He married Barbara Presnell on September 9, 1983, and they shared 35 years together. He attended Benton High School, and retired from Affiliated Foods after 28 years of services. He enjoyed camping and fishing on the Nodaway river, pontoon boating, and shooting pool, he also enjoyed hanging our with his friends from family, he was a Presbyterian. Sonny was preceded in death by his parents, step son, Tommy Thompson, grandson, Dillon Ray Maddox, brother, Robert Burkeybile, and sister, Barbara Green. Survivors include wife, Barbara Maddox of the home, son, Raymond (Brenda) Maddox, St. Joseph, MO, daughter, LeAnn Maddox (Ronnie Cook), Wathena, KS, step son, Michael Maddox, St. Joseph, MO, and son, Eddie Miller, Roan Mountain, TN, daughter in law, Sara Myers Maddox, 6 grandchildren, the mother of his children, Bina Clark, brother, Herb (Penny) Burkeybile, sister, Raeona (Leonard) Smith, Agency, MO, special friend and camping buddy on the Nodaway, Billy Reed, and friend, Ronald Harris. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm on Saturday at the Rupp Funeral Home, funeral services 2:00 pm Saturday, at the Rupp Funeral Home. He will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home after the funeral service. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

Dianna Mae O’Connell
1949-2018

Dianna Mae O’Connell, 69, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Mosaic Life Care. She was born May 4, 1949 in St. Joseph. She attended Lafayette High School. She worked many years at Whitaker Cable and later Sherwood Medical Supply. Dianna enjoyed bowling and going to the casino. Preceding her in death are her parents, William Elbert Surritte and Juanita Sherman Miller, grandsons, Nathaniel Lee and Nathan Bryan, sisters, Catherine Baskins, Marcia Surritte, and Linda Sandker, her longtime companion, Henry Becker. She is survived by her children, Rhonda O’Connell, Bryan (Robbie) O’Connell and Melissa Kretzer, all of St. Joseph, MO, brother, Virgil “Butch” (Vickie) Miller of Belton, MO, grandchildren Jeramy, Amber, Coty, Sonya, Jamal, Shaneka, Natasha, Kelsey Dawn, Kelsey Corinne, Jerrad, Tayber, Taylin, Shylo, DeShon and Darion, numerous great-grandchildren and her former companion, who was a big part of the family for over 20 years, James Comer. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, July 27, 2018 at the Rupp Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will follow at 7:00 p.m. at Rupp Funeral Home. Ms. O’Connell will be cremated following services. Online condolences and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

Joseph Wessel, Jr
1931-2018

Joseph A. Wessel, Jr., 87, formerly of Effingham, KS died on Sat. Aug. 4, 2018 at the Gran Villas, Atchison surrounded by family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 on Thursday, Aug.9th, 2018 at St. Ann’s Church, Effingham, KS with Fr. Benjamin Tremmel, OSB as Celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Ann’s Cemetery. A parish rosary will be recited at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, August 8th, 2018, with visitation to follow until 8:00 pm at St. Ann’s Church, Effingham. The Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions are suggested to Gran Villas, Atchison or St. Ann’s Church and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.
Joseph A. Wessel was born on July 29th, 1931 in Kelly, KS the son of Joseph and Freida (Niehues) Wessel. Mr. Wessel served in the United States Navy as a Gunner’s Mate-Seaman First Class. He worked as the maintenance Supervisor for USD # 377 retiring in 1993. He was a member of the St. Ann’s Church, Effingham, was a former member of the American Legion Post #6, Atchison. Joe enjoyed spending time with his family, cruising in his truck, mowing his yard, fishing, hunting, playing cards, and pitching horseshoes.
He was married to Mary Grollnes on Feb. 11, 1956 in Valley Falls, KS. She survives at Gran Villas, Atchison. Additional survivors include two sons, Steve (Peggy) Wessel, Baldwin City, KS, and Pat (Lisa) Wessel, Valley Falls, KS, three daughters, Judy(Tony) Jackson, Lancaster, KS, Linda (Tony) Kearney, Atchison, KS and Marlene (Mark) Westermann, Everest, KS, a brother, Tom (Connie) Wessel, Ft. Worth, TX, ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. His parents, and three brothers, Vince, Leander, and Jerry Wessel and a sister, Florence Edwards preceded him in death.

Fred “Bud” Ramage
1929-2018

HOYT – Fred “Bud” Ramage, 88, of Hoyt, died Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at his home.

He was born November 8, 1929 at Denison, the son of Fred C. and Nellie Myers Ramage. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1947 to 1950.

Bud was an over the road truck driver for several different trucking companies, including Joe Collins Trucking and Jerry Taliaferro Trucking at Holton, and Hoyt’s Truck Line in Topeka.

He was a member of the Hoyt United Methodist Church.

He married Verna Anderson on January 2, 1949 at Quartzite, Arizona. She survives, of the home.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents, a son Johnny M. Ramage, who was stillborn, and a sister, Carol Fitzsimmons.

Other survivors include two daughters, Janice Matchie (Roland), Holton and Patricia Terry (Paul), Silver Lake; two sons, Michael Ramage (Carrie), Topeka, and Dennis Ramage, Holton; twelve grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 11th at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hoyt. Burial with military honors will follow in the Hoyt Cemetery. Family and friends will meet from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Hoyt United Methodist Church, and may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, PO Box 280, Hoyt, 66440.

James Edward Zahner
1941-2018

James Edward “Jimmy Z” Zahner, 77, of St Joseph, passed away Monday July 30, 2018 at Mosaic Life Care. He was born March 29, 1941 in Mendon, MO, son of Wilner (Lambert) & David Zahner. Jimmy worked primarily as a truck driver. He was also a race car mechanic and loved racing sprint cars and fishing. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie (Boydston) Zahner, father, David Zahner, mother, Wilner Zahner, brother, Jerry Zahner. He is survived by step-daughter, Traci (Kevin) Brown of Elwood, KS, daughters, Tammy and Twila, brother, Jewell “Ray” (Renee) Zahner of Laredo, TX, sister, Patricia Bish of Kansas City, MO, sister, Lula (Norman) Jones of St. Joseph, and sister, Mary Woody of St. Joseph and several grand and great-grandchildren. Mr. Zahner has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 4, at Rupp Funeral Home. A private inurnment will be held at Sugar Creek Cemetery, Rushville, Mo.

Marvine Strong
1928-2018

Marvine Louise Strong, 89, Rushville, MO died on Monday, July 30, 2018 at her home.
Graveside services and burial will be 3:00 pm on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 at the Sugar Creek Cemetery, Rushville, with Rev. Tim Champ officiating. No visitation will be held. Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral home is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions are suggested to help with final expenses and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Marvine L. Gregg was born on Dec. 19, 1928 in Appleton City, MO the daughter of Cleve Leroy and Fay Bernice (Duffey) Gregg. She graduated from Appleton High School in 1946. She was married to Earl M. Strong on April 16, 1952 in Newkirk, OK. They owned and operated a restaurant in Weston, MO and a grocery store in Rushville, MO. She had also worked at the Whiskey Rebellion Liquor Store. Marvine was a member of the First Christian Church, Appleton City, MO. She enjoyed painting, collecting antiques and going to auctions. Her life centered around her family and grandchildren.

Survivors include a daughter, Marlene L. Bowers, Rushville, Mo, a granddaughter, Colene Strong, Atchison, KS and two great grandchildren, Felicity Crossland, and Tyler Gates of Atchison, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Earl, a daughter, Connie Kincade and a great granddaughter Desirae Crossland.

Constance “Connie” Lawson (Dugan)
1945-2018

Constance “Connie” Sue Dugan Lawson, 73 of Leavenworth, KS, formerly of Atchison, KS, joined our Lord and Savior on Monday, July 23, 2018 at her home.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 27, 2018 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Doniphan Cemetery, Doniphan, KS. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Ashley Community Faith Church, Ashley, IL and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Connie was born July 20, 1945, in Linton, IN, the daughter of Clifford Dugan I and BillyAnna (Poe) Dugan, Forbis. She graduated from Vandalia Illinois High School and then attended Cosmetology school in Effingham, IL and then she received an Associate’s Degree in Youth Correction. She was a correctional officer for thirty-six years, having worked in McCallister, OK and Lansing Correctional and the Atchison Juvenile Facility. Connie was a member of Byington #177 Order of Eastern Star and enjoyed writing children’s books. She was also a founding member of the Ashley Community of Faith Church in Ashley, IL.

Connie married Lester M. Lawson on January 4, 1967 at the First United Methodist Church in Vandalia, IL; he preceded her in death on January 13, 2004. Survivors include two sons, Lester Lawson, Leavenworth, KS, Carl-David Poe and Tammy Lynn Lawson I, Lansing, KS, a daughters Yvonne and Bobby Mathis, Leavenworth, KS, two brothers, Clifford and Carylon Dugan II, Jasper, IN and Cevin and Mary Dugan, Ashley, IL, ten grandchildren; April Daniels, Samantha Lawson, Carl-David Poe Lawson II, Sara Bonnett, Krystal Gould, Bret Peoples, Robert Gould, Jarret Gould, Rosella Garcia, Benito Garcia and eight great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a grandmother, Leon Tine Densmore, and a daughter Katrina Lawson Garcia.

Charges filed after fatal crash at the Belt and 36 Highway

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COOPER, BRONSON ZECHARIAH

Charges have been filed after a crash at the Belt Highway and 36 Highway Friday morning killed one person.

According to online court documents, 22-year-old Bronson Z. Cooper of Faucett is charged with felony second degree involuntary manslaughter.

As previously reported, St. Joseph police say two cars were involved in the crash. According to a probable cause statement, shortly after 11 a.m., Cooper was driving a Pontiac G6 south on the Belt Highway well above the posted speed limit and drove through a red light at the eastbound 36 Highway intersection. A Chevrolet Impala was attempting to turn north onto the Belt from 36 Highway and was hit on the driver’s side by Cooper’s vehicle.

The Impala was driven by a 29-year-old woman who was transported to the hospital where she later died as a result of her injuries. An 8-year-old passenger in the Impala was transported to Children’s Mercy Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

Cooper is being held on $200,010 bond. An arraignment is scheduled for Tuesday.

Sunny and hot with chance of rain and storms overnight

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There is a chance for a few isolated storms this afternoon, mainly north of the MO River, but the best chance for storms is this evening through Tuesday afternoon. Stay weather aware during this time, as a few storms could get feisty and produce isolated strong winds and hail. The good news is everyone has a decent shot at seeing some rain. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. North northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 91.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Maysville man, 2 children hospitalized after rollover crash

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DEKALB COUNTY — Three people were injured in a rollover crash Saturday night in DeKalb County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that just after 8 p.m., a 2015 Chevrolet Impala driven by Bryant G. Jestes, 26, Maysville, was northbound on Mo. 33 at South Water Road. The car traveled off the west side of the road down an embankment and rolled. The driver and two child passengers were extricated from the car.

Jestes was transported to Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph.

Brenton L. Jestes, 5, Maysville, was transported to Cameron Regional Medical Center and then flown to Children’s Mercy Hospital with serious injuries, according to the MSHP.

An ambulance transported Alyssandra Jestes, 3, Maysville, to Cameron Regional Medical Center.

All three were wearing seat belts, according to the MSHP.

Planned road work for northwest Missouri, Aug. 6 – 12

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the Northwest Missouri region planned for the week of Aug. 6 – 12 from the Missouri Department of Transportation.

In addition to the work listed below, there may be other road work conducted throughout the region. Many of these will be moving operations and could include lane closures with delays. All scheduled maintenance and construction projects are subject to change.

MoDOT reminds the public to stay alert, watch for road work, buckle up, slow down, and drive with extreme caution through work zones and in changing weather conditions.

For more information about a project, please contact MoDOT at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (888-275-6636) or visit modot.org/northwest. You can also follow MoDOT’s Northwest Missouri District on Twitter @ModotNorthwest and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOTNWDistrict.

Andrew County

Interstate 29 – Bridge deck replacement project at the Nodaway River Bridge. Traffic is head-to-head in the northbound lanes. This traffic pattern will be in place through August and includes a 13-foot width restriction.

I-29 – CLOSED for sign work at the ramp from southbound I-29 to northbound U.S. Route 71 (Exit 56A), Aug. 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Atchison County

Route N – Pothole patching, Aug. 6

U.S. Route 275 – Resurfacing project from the Iowa state line to U.S. Route 136, Aug. 6 – 10

U.S. Route 136 – Pothole patching near the four-way stop in Rock Port, Aug. 7

U.S. Route 136 – Pothole patching through the city limits of Tarkio, Aug. 8 – 10

Buchanan County

U.S. Route 36 – Resurfacing project at the Route AC (Riverside Road) interchange on and off ramps, Aug. 6 – 9

U.S. Route 169 – Pedestrian crossing improvement projects at Route AC and Pickett Road intersection, Commons Road (near Menards and Bucky’s) and South Belt Wal-Mart, Aug. 6 – 10

U.S. Route 36 – Bridge maintenance at the Missouri River Bridge, Aug. 6 – 9

Route 759 – CLOSED for bridge maintenance at ramp onto westbound U.S. Route 36, Aug. 7, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Caldwell County

Route B – Pothole patching from Nettleton Road to Route U, Aug. 6 – 8

Routes U and K – Pothole patching, Aug. 9 – 10

Carroll County

Route YY – Pothole patching from Route M to Route J, Aug. 6 – 7

Route U – Pothole patching from Route Z to U.S. Route 65, Aug. 8

Route Z – Pothole patching from Route U to U.S. Route 65, Aug. 9 – 10

Clay County

Route C – Resurfacing and shoulder project from Route CC to Route 116 (Clinton County), Aug. 6 – 10. A pilot car and flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone.

Clinton County

Route C – Resurfacing and shoulder project from Route 116 to Route CC (Clay County), Aug. 6 – 10. A pilot car and flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone.

Daviess County

Route 13 – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Honey Creek Bridge. The road will be closed through September. A signed detour is in place.

Route E – Pothole patching, Aug. 6

Route 6 – Pothole patching from U.S. Route 69 to Route P, Aug. 6 – 10

DeKalb County

I-35 – Concrete replacement southbound from mile marker 56 to 52 through Cameron, Aug. 6 – 10

U.S. Route 36 – Resurfacing project from Grindstone Creek to just east of U.S. Route 69, Aug. 6 – 10.

Gentry County

Route H – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Isaac Miller Trail to 540th Road, Aug. 6, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Route O – Pothole patching from Route U to Route B, Aug. 6

Route H – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from 395th Street and 410th Street, Aug. 7, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Route F – Pothole patching, Aug. 7 – 8

Route N – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from 290th Street to 280th Street, Aug. 9, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route N – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from 260th Street to 250th Street, Aug. 10, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Grundy County

Route M – Pothole patching, Aug. 6 – 10

U.S. Route 65 – Pavement marking, Aug. 6 – 11. This includes a 12-foot width restriction.

Harrison County

I-35 – Resurfacing project from the Iowa state line to Route N at Eagleville, Aug. 6 – 11. This includes a 16-foot width restriction and will include overnight lane closures.

Route AA – Pothole patching, Aug. 7

Route MM – Pothole patching from Route 146 to Route 13, Aug. 8 – 9

Holt County

I-29 – Bridge deck replacement at the Nodaway River Bridge. Traffic is head-to-head in the northbound lanes. This traffic pattern will be in place through Aug. and includes a 13-foot width restriction.

Linn County

Route FF – Pothole patching, Aug. 6

U.S. Route 36 – Guardrail work from east of Route 11 to east of Route 5 near Bucklin, Aug. 6 – 11. This includes a 16-foot width restriction.

U.S. Route 36 – Pothole patching in the eastbound lanes from Route 139 to Monaco Drive, Aug. 7

U.S. Route 36 – Pothole patching in the westbound lanes from Route F to Route TT, Aug. 8

Mercer County

U.S. Route 136 – Bridge maintenance at the West Muddy Creek Bridge, Aug. 6 – 10

U.S. Route 65 – Sealing project from the north city limits of Chillicothe to the Iowa state line, Aug. 6 – 11. This includes a 12-foot width restriction.

Nodaway County

Routes Y and V – Pothole patching, Aug. 7 – 10

Route ZZ – CLOSED for pothole patching from Route A to 330th Street, Aug. 8, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route AA – CLOSED for pothole patching from 330th Street to Route V, Aug. 9, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Putnam County

U.S. Route 136 – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the West Locust Creek Bridge. The road will be closed through September. A signed detour is in place.

U.S. Route 136 – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Elm Branch Bridge. The road will be closed through September. A signed detour is in place.

Worth County

Route 46 – Pothole patching, Aug. 6

Routes W and K – Pothole patching, Aug. 7 – 10

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