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Temps near 80 with slight chance of rain this afternoon

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Above average temperatures will continue to persist into the weekend. Some isolated thunderstorms are possible this afternoon, primarily across southern Missouri this afternoon. Our next chance for thunderstorms will be late Friday, in the evening into the overnight hours. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. East northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 84. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. East wind around 7 mph.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind 5 to 13 mph.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Trails West! 2018 theme and Main Stage artists announced

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The theme and Main Stage artists for this year’s Trails West! Festival were announced Tuesday night.

Trails West! takes place August 17-19, 2018.

Robert Randolph and the Family Band will perform Friday and Chase Rice will take the stage on Saturday.

“Our Main Stage acts are two really dynamite acts,” Colleen Kowich, Chair of the Trails West! Festival said. “Robert Randolph and the Family Band is a blues act, multi-Grammy nominated act, really appeals to cross-generational, cross-cultural. I think a lot of our jazz followers here in St. Joe (are) really really going to like him.”

Faren Rachels, an up-and-coming country artist, will be the opening act for Chase Rice Saturday.

The theme of the 2018 festival will take after the St. Joseph brand, ‘Made with Uncommon Character.’

“The Trails West steering committee decided that they loved the Uncommon Character brand so much,” Natalie Redmond, Trails West! Entertainment Co-Chair said. “You’ve probably seen it in different stores, different ads, different t-shirts. It’s just going to be a lot of fun this year to really piggyback on this community brand that St. Joseph has really taken as their own and been able to have a lot of fun with. Now we’ll be able to do the same thing with Trails West and give the brand a little more exposure.”  

More information about City and Family Stage artists, vendors and other Trails West! activities will be announced as the event draws closer and updates can be found on the Trails West! Facebook page.

Tickets available for Northwest Day at the K and Night at the Mustangs

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Northwest Missouri State University’s Alumni Association works to keep Bearcats connected and a couple events will be offered this summer as a way for alumni to get together and enjoy baseball.

The third annual Northwest Day at the K takes place Saturday, June 2. The Kansas City Royals will take on the Oakland Athletics at Kauffman Stadium with the first pitch set for 1:15 p.m.

“The Northwest Alumni Association is always looking for different ways to engage with our alumni, friends, students and future students,” Bob Machovsky, Northwest’s director of alumni relations and annual giving, said. “The Northwest Day at the K event allows for all Bearcats to come together to enjoy one of the region’s most cherished pastimes by watching the Kansas City Royals. Being able to enjoy a Royals game with people you have something in common makes this event truly special.”

The Northwest tailgate is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hall of Fame Pavilion, located on the west side of Kauffman Stadium. 

The deadline to purchase ticket packages is Friday, May 18, or while supplies last. Tickets may be purchased online at nwmissouri.edu/alumni/events or by calling the Michael L. Faust Center for Alumni and Friends at (660) 562-1248. 

Fans who already have tickets to the game and want to attend the tailgate can contact the Northwest Alumni Association.

 

Northwest will also be sponsoring the eighth annual Northwest Night at the St. Joseph Mustangs on Saturday, June 9.

The baseball game featuring the St. Joseph Mustangs and the Jefferson City Renegades begins at 7 p.m. at Phil Welch Stadium, 2600 SW Parkway in St. Joseph.

Alumni and friends also are invited to a tailgate party from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Northwest Alumni Association tent outside the stadium.

There are 300 free tickets available for reservation to Northwest fans. Additional game tickets will be available to purchase through the Northwest Alumni Association for a discounted price after all free tickets are redeemed. Fans may reserve tickets by contacting the Office of Alumni Relations at (660) 562-1248 or brenda@nwmissouri.edu.

For more information about either game, contact the Northwest Alumni Association at alumni@nwmissouri.edu or at (660) 562-1248, or click here.

 

Inmates involved in weekend prison disturbance in Cameron identified

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CAMERON, Mo. (AP) — Authorities say the inmates involved in a weekend disturbance at a Cameron prison have been identified, searched and may be referred for prosecution.

Missouri Department of Corrections spokeswoman Karen Pojmann said the dining halls, kitchen, storage areas, staff offices and a vocational area at the Crossroads Correctional Center were damaged but that there were no serious injuries. The disturbance began around 8:10 p.m. Saturday when 209 inmates refused to return to their housing units because they were frustrated that staffing shortages were leading to reduced time for recreation and other programming.

Pojmann says 131 of the inmates surrendered and that staff vacated the building. The remaining 78 inmates caused damage before order was restored around 2 a.m. Sunday. The prison in Cameron houses about 1,400 medium- and maximum-security inmates.

Temps in the 70s with afternoon rain and storms possible

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Isolated to scattered showers and thunder early this morning will give way to a mostly dry period through the late morning before scattered thunderstorms develop through the afternoon, primarily across portions of central Missouri. A few storms may be capable of strong wind gusts. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service: 

Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between noon and 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

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

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

Northwest to begin RN to BSN online program in August

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Northwest Missouri State University’s School of Health Science and Wellness will begin a program in August to help registered nurses continue their educational journey.

Director of Nursing at Northwest Brook McAtee said the program will allow registered nurses who have earned their associate degree to continue with their education by earning a bachelor’s degree.

“A few years ago, in 2010, the Institute of Medicine came out and said, basically, we want 80% of our nursing workforce at a bachelor’s degree level or higher,” McAtee said. “So Northwest has been looking at that and thought, ‘Well, what better way to answer their call than to come back and provide a fully online RN to BSN program for those working nurses.’”

McAtee said there are a few factors behind implementing the RN to BSN program, including the need for building leadership traits and for being at the front of research in nursing. McAtee also said, in the long run, nurses who earn their bachelor’s degree will make about $8,000 to $10,000 more a year.

McAtee said along with the 30 credit hours of nursing coursework, a bachelor’s degree in nursing must have clinical components.

“We’re looking for some clinical partners to help us with that… but nurses can actually utilize those clinical areas where they work so that’s another benefit of doing fully online and being able to use those places they work to help with that supplement,” McAtee said.

More information about the RN to BSN program can be found on Northwest’s website.

Obituaries May 14, 2018

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Keith Douglas Crawford
1952-2018

Keith Crawford 65, of St. Joseph, passed away May 4, 2018 at Mosaic Life Care. He was born July 11, 1952 in Bristow, OK, to Doris and Donald Crawford. In 1970, he graduated from East Buchanan High School. He married Ruth McCullough June 24, 1972. He was a Truck Driver for 26 years for Yellow Freight. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, spending time with his dogs and most of all spending time with his wife, Ruth. Keith was preceded in death by father, Donald Crawford. Survivors include, wife, Ruth Crawford, mother, Doris Crawford, sons, Scott Crawford and Matthew (Jessica) Crawford, sister, Brenda Kay McElwain, brother, Tommy (Mary) Crawford, granddaughters, Shelby Lynn (Michael Palmer), Angela Dawn, Lore Lai Rose, Kaitlyn, Hailey,and family friend, Danita Gumbert.

Mr. Crawford has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Rupp Funeral Home.

Memorials are requested to the Keith Crawford Memorial Fund, c/o Rupp Funeral Home.

David Franklin Stansberry
1951-2018

David Franklin Stansberry, 67, of Effingham, KS formerly of Beatrice, NE died on Monday, May 7th, 2018
at the Mosaic Life Center in St. Joseph, MO following a fight with Leukemia.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date in Beatrice NE with family and friends. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Leukemia Society and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, 800 Kansas Ave, Atchison, KS who is handling the local arrangements. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

David was born on April 9, 1951 in San Antonio, TX the son of Floyd R. and Wilma L. (Garner) Stansberry. He graduated from Trezevant High School, Memphis, TN in 1969. David worked in several different positions and companies including American Tool, and Husqvarna in Beatrice NE, and as a machine operator for Nestle-Purina, Crete, NE and St. Joseph, MO. He and his wife moved to Effingham, Kansas in Sept. 2014. David was a member of CERT (Certified Emergency Response Team), was a Union member and enjoyed yard work, hunting and especially fishing.

He was married to Christine L. Sorensen on April 29, 1996. Mrs. Stansberry survives of the home in Effingham. Additional survivors include a daughter, Amie (Josh) Martin, Lincoln, NE, step-daughter, Jennifer O’Brien, Effingham, KS, step-son, William Hahn, Fremont, NE, two brothers, Floyd “Butch” and Richard Stansberry, both of Beatrice, NE, and seven grandchildren. His parents, and one sister, preceded him in death.

James Everett Elder
1947-2018

James Everett Elder 71, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday May 8, 2018 at Mosaic Life Care hospital. He was born January 20, 1947 in Wathena, Kansas son of the late Vivian & Luther Elder. He worked at Affiliated Foods, and was a History teacher & coached at various Kansas schools. He loved sports, and was a football player in at Emporia State College. He was a member of Teamster Union. Jim was preceded in death by his companion, Patsy Coffey, his parents, and brother, Eugene Elder. Survivors include brother, Larry Elder, Salinas, CA, sisters, Marlene (Joe) Keith, King City, MO, Linda (Ron) Renfro,Kissimee, Janette (Harold) Thornton, St. Joseph, Roberta (Ronn) Munstermann, IA, Debbie (Bob) Brown, Kansas City, MO, and Dianna (Cecil) Hicks. He will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

Geraldine Harless
1926-2018

Geraldine “Jerry” Harless 91, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in Saint Joseph, MO. She was born August 16, 1926 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of the late Jessie and Orville Tuey. She worked at K-Mart and was a homemaker. She was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of the RLDS Church. Geraldine was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Raymond Harless, son, Terry Harless, sisters Darline Caw, brothers; Lynn, Ralph and Guy “Junior” Tuey. Survivors include, son, Robert “Bob” (Mary) Harless, Saint Joseph, MO, grandchildren: Cody Harless, Jamie (Billy) Woosley, Kelly (Chad) Chaney, and Holly Cress (Bryce Dixon), nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside Funeral services and Interment: 10:30 AM Saturday, Mount Auburn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Marcia Rose Buehler
1941-2018

TOPEKA – Marcia Rose Buehler, 77, of Topeka, died Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka.

She was born April 28, 1941 in Newton, the daughter of Gilbert and RoseMary Sager Ullman.

Marcia worked as a secretary and receptionist at the Topeka Blood Bank for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Ricky Banister, who died in 1992, and a brother, Robert Ullman.

Survivors include three daughters, Debra Whitmore (Jimmy), Onaga, Lisa Foster (Allen), Burlingame, and Teresa Bender, Topeka; a sister, Cheryl Hawes, Emporia; ten grandchildren and thirty-five great grandchildren.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17th at the Netawaka Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Midland Hospice or the Alzheimer’s Association, and may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1034, Holton, 66436.

Ruth Emma Jones
1926-2018

Ruth Emma Jones, 91, passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 9, 2018 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha, KS. She was born December 4, 1926 at the family home in White Cloud, Kansas. She was the daughter of Cora (Schuler) and Herbert Lehman. Ruth grew up in White Cloud area and graduated from White Cloud High School. She graduated from Highland Community College and furthered her education and graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a teaching degree. Her teaching career covered 41 years which included teaching at Grandview Country School, White Cloud Elementary, Robinson Elementary, and Hiawatha Elementary. While at Hiawatha Elementary she was honored as teacher of the year.

Ruth married Glen C. “Junior” Jones on February 5, 1946. They spent most of their married life in the Zion and Robinson communities and then they later moved to Hiawatha. He preceded her in death in 2012.

She was very active in the Zion and Hiawatha Methodist Churches. She held various offices in the church and in the First United Methodist Women’s Organization. She was very well known for her devotions. She was currently a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hiawatha.

Ruth was known for her faith in God, love of family, her sweet thoughtful, and gentle spirit, and her sense of humor.

She is survived by one son: Jim (Teresa) Jones of Robinson, two daughters; Wanda (Randy) Scraper of Edmond, Oklahoma, and Marla (Wayne) Olson of Hiawatha; seven grandchildren; Jacqui (Kraig) Stites, Janelle (Chris) Veith, Jeff (Melinda) Jones, Heather (Jon) Oden, Matt (Kate) Scraper, Stephanie (Phil) Greenwald, Kyle (Sarah) Olson, Kristan (Aaron) Todd; Nineteen great grandchildren with one on the way, several nieces and nephews, and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, June Rush, one brother in infancy and one great grandson, Jacob Oden.

Funeral Services are planned for 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 12, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church in Hiawatha with interment following at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home after 10 a.m. Friday, May 11, 2018 in Hiawatha, where the family will receive friends from 6:30 pm. to 8:00 p.m. that evening. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First United Methodist Church UMW or the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha and can be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S. 7th St. Hiawatha, KS 66434.

Jimmy Joe Mace
1969-2018

Jimmy Joe Mace 49, of St Joseph, passed away Tuesday May 8, 2018 at his residence.

He was born April 2, 1969 in Warsaw, Missouri son of JoAnn & Dennis Mace Sr. He attended Mid-Buchanan School. Jim worked for 20 years at Snorkel. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and especially bowling. He was a member of the 300 and 800 club and recently inducted to Missouri State USBC Bowlers Hall of Fame.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Edwin Mace Sr., brother, Alan Mace, sister, Denise Mace, grandparents, Charles & Nadine Plummer and nephew, Joshua Crossfield. He is survived by his mother, JoAnn Mace, children, Ashley Watkins and Anthony Watkins, mother of his children, Teresa Garrett, brothers, Joey Mace and Dennis Mace Jr., sister, Dena Crossfield, step-children, Makayla O’Hare, Jayden Payton and Jason Payton Jr., grandson, Hunter Parker, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Mace has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home.

The family would like to express their appreciation for the Mosaic Hospice team, especially Jason and Kim for the care they provided.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at the Rupp Funeral Home,with Memorial Service following at 12:00 pm.

Memorials are requested to the Jimmy Mace Memorial Fund, c/o Rupp Funeral Home.

Paula Jo Lawrence
1966-2018

Paula Jo Lawrence
1966-2018
Paula Jo Lawrence, of St Joseph, passed away May 11, 2018, at home.
She was born March 6, 1966.
Preceded in death by: mother, Patricia Hochstetler; great-grandfather, Don Hochstetler; grandparents, Clarance and Mable Purstey, Arthur and Hester Butcher.
Survived by: parents, Vernon and Sharon Lawrence; sisters, Pamela Sartin, Clinton, Missouri, & Stacy Simeri, Murfreesboro, Tennessee; brothers, Matt (Jamiee) Lawrence, St. Joseph & Richard (Christy) Adkins, St. Joseph; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend, Katy Hoffman.
She is being cremated and a family ceremony will be at a later date.

Jessie M. McKittrick
1926-2018

Jessie M. McKittrick, 91, of Highland, previously of Troy, passed away on May 12, 2018. She was born November 1, 1926 in Bendena to John and Ella Roderick McKittrick. She attended Bendena schools. Jessie was a telephone operator in Bendena and Troy and had also worked at her brother’s restaurant, John’s Bakery in Troy.

She was a member of the Troy Christian Church.

Survivors include a nephew, Dennis McKittrick, his wife, Freda and their family of Troy; a niece, Lori Franken, her husband, Steve and their family of Topeka; and a sister-in-law, Carol McKittrick of Topeka. Jessie was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, John (Evelyn) and Richard.

Funeral services will be at Harman Rohde Funeral Home in Troy on Wednesday, May 16 at 11 AM. Burial will be at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Troy. Jessie will lie in state at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 15 after 12 noon with family receiving friends and relatives from 10 to 11 AM the day of the funeral.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Troy Ambulance Service, or Freedom Hospice, Hiawatha. KS.

www.harmanrohde.com

Three people injured in Holt County crash

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Three people were injured in a one vehicle crash Sunday night in Holt County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 60-year-old Donald W. Phillips of Parma Heights, Ohio, was driving a Chevrolet Cruze south on Route E about five miles south of Mound City at 11:40 p.m. Sunday. The vehicle crossed the center of the road, went off the east side of the road, hit a ditch, crossed a private drive and went airborne before hitting another ditch. The vehicle came to rest on its wheels.

Phillips was transported to Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph for treatment of moderate injuries. He was reportedly wearing a seatbelt. Two passengers in the vehicle, 20-year-old Tiffany N. Feickert of Lawrence, Kansas, and 29-year-old Anthony W. Williamson, also of Lawrence, were transported to Mosaic for treatment of serious injuries.

According to the crash report, Williamson was wearing a seatbelt, Feickert was not.

Chance of rain and storms throughout the day

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Several rounds of thunderstorms are possible today, beginning this morning and lasting on-and-off through the day. The best potential for storms will be this afternoon through the evening, when more widespread storm coverage is expected. This afternoon/evening period also has the best potential to produce strong to severe storms, possibly resulting in large hail and damaging winds. Isolated flooding is also a concern, especially if all three rounds of storms materialize. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. East northeast wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

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