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Brief: MO Rejects 182k Greitens’ Legal Bills, Parson’s KC surprise, police shootings and hirings

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Missouri denies invoices of $118,000 and $64,000 from Eric Greitens’ lawyers.
Office of Administration Commissioner Sarah Steelman said Thursday that it appears the primary beneficiary of their work was Greitens individually and that the attorneys weren’t needed for the governor’s office itself.

 

Developing story:

Authorities say one sheriff’s deputy is dead and another is critically wounded after they were overcome by an inmate while driving a transport vehicle near the Wyandotte County courthouse in Kansas City, Kansas.

 

KC Star on police shootings Thursday:

He said it was unusual to have two deadly force incidents in such a short time span. Kansas City police typically count between two and five fatal officer-involved shootings over the course of a year.

“I just wanted people in this city to know our officers are dedicated to go out here and protect the citizens of this city. Both incidents unfolded protecting other citizens,” Smith said.

 

New cops for St. Joe.

 

KC Star reports Governor Mike Parson’s said “I do think it’s important for Kansas City, and I do think it’s a good investment for the state of Missouri.” He was talking about  a UMKC downtown art campus.

It was a startling moment — an unexpected declaration of support for a $100 million project that had been the city’s centerpiece proposal in the 2017 legislative session.

Gov. Eric Greitens had vetoed it out of hand after a herculean effort to get the measure to his desk. Along the way, Greitens heaped scorn on “dancers and art students.”

 

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

Andrew County Fair on the Square offers weekend full of activities

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Photo courtesy Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce

The Andrew County Fair on the Square this weekend features several activities including music, a Color Run and a Fornite Tournament.

Savannah Chamber of Commerce Director Mary Ingersoll said the Square in Savannah will be closed off for activities Friday night and all day Saturday.

“We have two bands scheduled Friday evening… we’ll have gobs of food vendors, the BBQ, the funnel cakes, the ice cream, it’s going to be great,” Ingersoll said. “We have 50 vendors that will be here selling all kinds of fun things. We’ve got games and fun for kids of all ages…. Friday night and Saturday and those are all included with a $5 wristband that covers both days.” 

Ingersoll said Friday night will wrap up with the Moonlight Rock-n-Ride and Saturday begins with a 1K Color Run.

For more information on the Andrew County Fair on the Square, click here.

Northwest offering Camp C.O.P.E. for children dealing with grief, loss

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Maryville, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University faculty, staff and students are again collaborating to offer a day camp to help children in the region who may be coping with grief and loss.

Camp C.O.P.E., an acronym for “courageously overcoming pain everyday,” is open to kids between the ages of 5 and 18.

The camp will operate July 18 for children ages 5-9, July 19 for ages 10-14, and July 20 for ages 15-18. All camp sessions will be at the Wesley Student Center, located east of the main entrance to the Northwest campus on Fourth Street.

The cost per attendee is $30, which includes two snacks during the day as well as activity supplies; discounts are available for families with three or more children. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and is available online.

Elizabeth Dimmitt, a senior instructor of psychology at Northwest, organized the camp last year to assist grieving children and help alleviate a gap in community resources available to meet their needs.

Through traditional camp activities, such as getting-to-know-you games, obstacle courses, nature exploration, music, art and water games, children are encouraged to have fun while establishing friendships and a sense of belonging. The camp helps them explore feelings of grief while developing healthy ways to cope with those emotions. The camp also offers educational resources for parents and caregivers.

“We know that no two individuals experience grief in the same way and this is just a start,” Dimmitt said. “One day cannot erase the pain of such a significant loss nor would we try. However, gaining a few coping skills, realizing that other kids are going through something similar, and having a safe space to share their story can lay a foundation for healing.”

With the assistance of faculty, the camp also helps Northwest students gain profession-based experience through the development of resources and their interaction with children attending the camp. Participating Northwest students learn theories of grief and loss, gain an understanding of the development needs of children and practice their skills at the camp.

For more information about the camp or to offer assistance, contact Dimmitt at ekeane@nwmissouri.edu.

– Northwest News Release –

Dangerous Heat, Take Precautions

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Heat Advisory in effect through 8:00 Sunday Night.

 

 

 

 

 

Kansas man hospitalized after Atchison Co. pickup crash

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ATCHISON COUNTY — A Kansas man was injured in an accident just before 7a.m. Friday in Atchson County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2014 Dodge Ram driven by Daryl D. Meyer, 65, Atchison, was northbound on Kansas 7 two miles north of Atchinson.

The pickup traveled off the right side of roadway and struck an embankment.

Meyer was transported to the hospital in Atchison. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

Heat advisory in effect from noon today through Sunday

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Temperatures today and into the weekend will rise into the middle to upper 90s with heat index readings between 100 and 105 degrees. A heat advisory will be in effect from noon on Friday through Sunday at 8 p.m., mainly along and north of I-70. A few action items to consider during this stretch of dangerous heat include: staying hydrated if working outdoors with breaks in the shade as often as possible, checking on elderly or those who are without AC, NEVER leave your children or pets in the vehicle, and limit strenuous outdoor activities if possible. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sheriff and others encourage gun safety education after fatal shooting

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After a shooting this week in St. Joseph that resulted in the death of a 2-year-old, the Buchanan County Sheriff and others are encouraging gun safety education and keeping guns out of the reach of children.

As previously reported, Alexzander S. Green was charged with first degree endangering the welfare of a child, a felony. According to charging documents, three other children were also at the residence with Green, ranging in age from two to six. According to witness statements, Green was asleep and left his loaded firearm unattended.

Sheriff Bill Puett said there are local resources available such as classes and training regarding gun safety and part of that safety starts with good practices at home or by the gun owner.

“Make sure that the weapons are locked up and secured and not able to be handled by individuals, children or whoever that shouldn’t obviously have access to those weapons,” Puett said. “We know that sometimes people forget, but this is such a important issue that people really need to stay focused and make sure that they keep those weapons secure. Part of it, I think, is responsibility of parents, gun owners, in the home to educate children, to educate folks that might be around.”

Puett adds that the Sheriff’s Office as well as some other law enforcement agencies offer free gun locks for anyone who may need one. The Sheriff’s Office provided gun locks to give away at an upcoming gun safety training class for children.

Shawn Harper with Midwest Best Handgun Instructors in Cosby said they offer gun safety classes for all ages. Harper said at an upcoming free class especially for children, they will teach the ABCs of gun safety along with allowing kids to shoot a gun, while supervised, at a shooting range to satisfy any curiosity they may have.

“I’m not exactly sure where kids get it, but when they see a gun, they have a compelling urge to pick it up and pull the trigger with no regard for the consequences because they don’t understand the consequences,” Harper said. 

The upcoming June 23rd class is full but Harper said they will be offering more in the future. Visit Midwest Best Handgun Instructors on Facebook or call (816) 558-5300 for more information.

Brief: McCaskill’s RV, New Kansas Accent, Measles and World Cup in KC

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KC Star reports on Claire McCaskill’s RV tour of Missouri.

 

A study points to Kansas City as a hotspot for measles. KC Health Department Director Rex Archer told KC Star some people cite religious exemptions because they think vaccines are dangerous.

Archer said he’s not against religious exemptions, but he thinks most people aren’t actually exercising them for religious reasons because few mainstream faith groups oppose vaccination.

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“Unfortunately, a researcher who was dishonest 20 years ago published a study that was sensational and tried to link certain conditions with vaccines,” Archer said. “And that’s been universally rejected by every major medical body since then.”

 

KCUR reports on issues with Medicaid work requirement in Kansas.

“If they actually work enough to meet the requirement they’ll be over the Kansas income limit and they’ll still lose their coverage.”

 

KC Star headline:

Greitens, Parson blocked people on social media. Parson says he’s stopping now.

 

World Cup events could occur in Kansas City.

Arrowhead has experience with Major League Soccer events, having hosted the Kansas City Wizards — now known as Sporting Kansas City — for 12 years and the U.S. Open Cup Final in 2004. The stadium has also hosted World Cup qualifying games in the past. If it’s selected, Kansas City would host quarter-final games and possibly the third-place game.

 

KMUW reports minority populations drive population growth in Kansas.

“The urban areas of our state have seen some increase in the white population,” says Steve Coen, head of the Kansas Health Foundation, which commissioned the report. “Every county in the state has seen an increase in diverse populations, people of color. Every single county.”

On a related note, KCUR reports on a new accent in southwest Kansas due to immigration.

 

The brief is a regular roundup of stories from St. Joe Post and around the web. Kansas News Service contributed to this report.

Man faces felony charge after woman shot during domestic dispute

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Shawn Flaherty

A 54-year-old man faces a felony charge after a domestic disturbance led to a shooting Monday night in St. Joseph.

As previously reported, dispatchers received a call around 10:30 p.m. Monday about a domestic disturbance in the 900 block of W. Valley St.

According to the probable cause statement, Shawn P. Flaherty is charged with one class-B felony count of first-degree domestic assault after shooting his wife in the leg with a handgun during a domestic dispute. The woman suffered serious, but non-life threatening injuries and was taken to Mosaic Life Care for treatment.

An arraignment is scheduled for Friday morning. Bond is denied.

Twenty-six troopers to graduate from MSHP Law Enforcement Academy

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Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 26 troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on June 29, 2018.

The ceremony is scheduled to take place at 10 a.m. in the Academy gymnasium. The public is invited. The 105th Recruit Class reported to the Academy on January 2, 2018, to begin the 25-week training course to become a trooper. The new troopers report for duty in their assigned troops on July 16, 2018.

Governor Michael L. Parson will be a special guest speaker at the graduation ceremony, and Colonel Sandra K. Karsten will also address the class. Brigadier General Gregory Mason, assistant adjutant general, Missouri Army National Guard, will provide the keynote address during the graduation ceremony. The Honorable Mary Rhodes Russell, Supreme Court of Missouri, will administer the Oath of Office to the new troopers. Dean Roger K. McMillian, vice president of College Affairs for Mineral Area College, will confer an associate of applied science degree to 11 of the new troopers. Troop F Color Guard will present and retire the colors. Sgt. John H. Lueckenhoff, Troop D, will sing the national anthem. Pastor Gary Dedmon, Diggins Baptist Church, Seymour, MO, will provide the invocation and benediction.

Four class awards will be presented. The recruits accumulate points toward graduation in the categories of physical fitness, firearms, and academics throughout their 25 weeks at the Academy. The person with the highest number of points in each category earned the respective award. Award categories include physical fitness, firearms, academics, and the Superintendent’s Award, which is presented to the person with the most points overall.

The names, hometowns, and first assignments of members of the 105th Recruit Class are listed below:

Name/Hometown/First Assignment

Troop A

Brandon S. Gunby, Rolla, MO, Troop A, Zone 1, Platte County

Michael J. Owens, Louisburg, MO, Troop A, Zone 10, Saline County

Justin L. Dedmon, Hartville, MO, Troop A, Zone 15, Henry County

Joshua H. Thompson, Cameron, MO, Troop A, Zone 5 Ray/Carroll Counties

Troop C

Zachary T. Micks, O’Fallon, MO, Troop C, Zone 1, N. St. Louis County

George Vargas, Brooklyn, NY, Troop C, Zone 1, N. St. Louis County

David M. Dooley III, Park Hills, MO, Troop C, Zone 14, St. Francois/Washington Counties

Zackery S. Preston, Osage Beach, MO, Troop C, Zone 14, St. Francois/Washington Counties

Quentin H. Hooks, Wentzville, MO, Troop C, Zone 2, N. St. Louis County

Stephen G. Hassell, Hillsboro, MO, Troop C, Zone 20, Ste. Genevieve/Perry Counties

Jordan R. Brown, Madelia, MN, Troop C, Zone 3, S. St. Louis/Jefferson Counties

Cody A. Groves, Gideon, MO, Troop C, Zone 3, S. St. Louis/Jefferson Counties

Nicholas W. Stevens, Pawnee, IL, Troop C, Zone 4, S. St. Louis/Jefferson Counties

Troop E

Justin C. Johnson, Doniphan, MO, Troop E, Zone 7, Scott/Mississippi/New Madrid Counties

Jared R. Chronister, Cabool, MO, Troop E, Zone 8, Pemiscot/New Madrid Counties

Tyler R. Sappington, Pilot Knob, MO, Troop E, Zone 9, Pemiscot/New Madrid Counties

Troop F

Jacob C. McKinney, Tebbets, MO, Troop F, Zone 15, Callaway County

Kalen Linneman, Huntsville, MO, Troop F, Zone 7, Cooper/Howard Counties

Phillipp J. Vroegop, Waynesville, MO, Troop F, Zone 9, Montgomery County

Troop G

Sean D. Goostree, Rocky Comfort, MO, Troop F, Zone 10, N. Howell/Shannon Counties

Justice C. Simpson, Galena, MO, Troop F, Zone 2, Texas County

Troop H

Caleb J. Blue, Monett, MO, Troop H, Zone 1, Atchison/Holt Counties

Vince P. Wiley, Gallatin, MO, Troop H, Zone 1, Atchison/Holt Counties

Christopher S. Riley, Warsaw, MO, Troop H, Zone 4, Mercer/Grundy/Livingston Counties

Cedric D. O’Hara, Pierce City, MO, Troop H, Zone 9, Mercer/Grundy/Livingston Counties

Troop I

Eric A. Goans, Lebanon, MO, Troop I, Zone 4, Pulaski County

 

– MSHP News Release –

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