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(UPDATE) Authorities investigating South Belt U.S. Bank robbery

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(UPDATE 4:13 p.m. Friday) Surveillance photos have been released as an investigation continues into a bank robbery in St. Joseph Friday afternoon.

According to the FBI, the suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet tall and 250-300 lbs, wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt wrapped around his head and black pants. He displayed a weapon and fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of money.

He was last seen leaving in a dark green 2000 Isuzu SUV with plastic covering the rear window. The vehicle has since been reported stolen.

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

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Authorities are investigating after a bank robbery Friday afternoon.

According to Capt. Jeff Wilson with the St. Joseph Police Department, the robbery occurred shortly before 1 p.m. at the U.S. Bank at 2701 South Belt.

As of 2 p.m., no one was in custody.

The investigation has been turned over to the FBI. We’ll provide more information as it becomes available.

U.S. Route 36 lane closures begin next week

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Motorists on U.S. Route 36 will encounter single-lane traffic in various locations beginning next week.

James H. Drew Corporation, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to close one lane in order to safely work on sections of guardrail both on the roadside and in the median between 1.4 miles east of Route N in DeKalb County and the Buchanan County line.

Work will begin Monday, April 16th, and is scheduled to continue through mid-May. They plan to work from approximately 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day, Monday through Thursday.

During the work drivers may experience delays. The project is weather dependent and could be rescheduled.

For more information on this and other MoDOT projects, call 1-888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636) or visit modot.org/northwest.

Missouri Western’s Dr. Clary receives Governor’s Award

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Missouri Western State University’s Dr. Pam Clary received the 2018 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education. Photo courtesy Missouri Western.

St. Joseph, Mo. – Dr. Pam Clary is Missouri Western State University’s recipient of the 2018 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education.

According to a press release from Missouri Western, Dr. Clary, assistant professor and director of social work, received her award at a luncheon with Lt. Gov. Mike Parson in Jefferson City last week.

“Dr. Pam Clary has a reputation as an excellent teacher, academic advisor, mentor and social worker,” reads her award nomination. “She employs a variety of teaching strategies that engage students in active learning and students benefit from her push for them to reach their potential.”

Dr. Clary’s teaching and advising of social work students at Missouri Western has influenced them to become service-minded professionals. She is the faculty advisor for the campus Organization of Student Social Workers which recently received the 2017 award for Best Fundraising Event by the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness for their Walk Against Hunger event that raised thousands of dollars locally.

Dr. Clary has been on Missouri Western’s faculty since 2007. She received her Bachelor of Social Work from Kansas State University, her Master of Social Work from the University of Kansas and her Ph.D. from Kansas State University. In addition to her teaching experience, she has more than 17 years of direct clinical experience.

The Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education is given annually to one faculty member from each public university across the state.

Lions Club 65th Annual Pancake Days going on this weekend

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The 65th year of Pancake Days in St. Joseph is this weekend.

Brad Campbell with the St. Joseph Host Lions Club said this is their largest fundraiser of the year.

“A lot of people know the Lions Clubs here in town regarding our fruit sales, our Pancake Days and between all of our events, the three Lions Clubs here in our community, we put back over 25-30,000 every year back into our community through local donations,” Campbell said. “This has always been a great event for us. People turn out, it’s a very family fun-oriented event on the Pancake Days. Pair up against your sibling, find out how many pancakes you can eat at one time… bragging rights for a year.”

All you can eat pancakes and sausages will be served for $7 at the door. Milk, juice and coffee will also be available.

The funds raised go toward the Lion’s mission for sight research, area charities and eye glasses for St. Joseph Community members that need them.

The Annual Lions Club Pancake Days run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday at the East Hills Mall in the Food Court.

Breckenridge teen in the hospital after being hit by ATV

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A Breckenridge teen was seriously injured when he was hit by an ATV Thursday evening.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 14-year-old Eric C. Morgan was walking on Main Street east of 6th Street in Breckenridge at 5:45 p.m. When he crossed the street he was hit by an ATV driven by 14-year-old Caden N. Warren of Breckenridge. Morgan was transported to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City for treatment of serious injuries.

According to the crash report, Warren was not injured.

Chance of rain and thunderstorms later today

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Strong to severe thunderstorms will move across the region today. Large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes will be possible with any storms that become severe. Behind this storm system, cooler air will filter into the region which will lead to below normal temperatures for much of the upcoming weekend. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday: A chance of showers before 4 p.m., then a chance of rain after 4 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: A chance of rain before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow between midnight and 3 a.m., then a chance of snow and freezing rain after 3 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 31. North northwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday: A slight chance of snow and freezing rain before 7 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 53.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 61.

Former SJSD employee charged with stealing from PTA

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The St. Joseph School District has issued a statement regarding felony stealing charges against a former employee.

According to the statement, the School District learned of the allegations against 39-year-old Brian M. Smith on February 1, 2018.

According to a probable cause statement dated April 2, 2018, Smith was the treasurer for the Parkway Elementary School Parent Teacher Association. According to witness statements and documentation provided by the victim, Smith was responsible for the PTA’s bank account and finances.

From November 2016 until January 2018, Smith used the organization’s debit card to make over 50 unauthorized purchases or ATM withdrawals from the PTA bank account totaling $10,869.12. The transactions were determined to be for personal use and not on behalf of or for the PTA.

According to the School District, no school funds were found to be involved. The PTA funds at the center of the allegations were designated for use in the school for the benefit of Parkway Elementary teachers and students.

The investigation was turned over to the St. Joseph Police Department on February 2nd.

Smith is no longer employed by the St. Joseph School District.

Police asking for help identifying robbery suspect

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The St. Joseph Police Department is asking for help identifying a suspect in a Dollar General robbery over the weekend.

According to the police department, the Dollar General located at 3323 St. Joseph Avenue was robbed Sunday evening.

The suspect is described as a white male, stocky build, wearing a black hooded coat, gray pants and a black mask with eye, nose and mouth holes. He was armed with a black semi-automatic handgun. He was last seen getting into a white Pontiac G6 described as being clean and in good shape with tinted windows and Missouri tags.

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

Mostly sunny with temps near 80 today

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Another warm and windy day is expected again today with highs in the upper 70s and lower 80s and 20 to 30 mph wind gusts out of the south. Warm and windy conditions will continue into tomorrow setting the stage for the chance of severe weather Friday evening. Any storms that do develop will have the chance for damaging winds and large hail. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out at this time either. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South southeast wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Tonight: A slight chance of showers after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a south wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., then a slight chance of showers. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 23 mph decreasing to 11 to 16 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 10 to 18 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 3 a.m., then a chance of snow showers and freezing rain between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m., then a chance of freezing rain after 4 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday: A chance of freezing rain before 7 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Blustery.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 54.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

Man in custody after vehicle pursuit

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A St. Joseph man was taken into custody after a vehicle pursuit involving a stolen vehicle.

Sgt. Wayne Byrom with the St. Joseph Police Department said the vehicle pursuit began around 11:45 Wednesday night. The suspect was involved in a shots fired call unrelated to the Harvard Street shots fired incident around the same time. He then stole a vehicle and fled the area.

Sgt. Byrom said the pursuit started in the area of King Hill Ave. and East Lake Boulevard and ended south of the city limits in the county.

No one was injured.

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