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Weather Spotter class being offered next week

Posted on March 10, 2018March 9, 2018

Severe Weather Awareness week will carry over into next week with a weather spotter class.

Buchanan County Emergency Management Director Bill Brinton said the annual NOAA Weather Spotter class goes over various types of weather events and how to stay safe.

“They talk about tornadoes and how they grow or become tornadoes and they talk about different weather patterns and all kinds of basic information about how to be safe in the event of a storm,” Brinton said. “Weather is something that affects all of us and you need to be able to look outside or to follow the news and be able to know what’s going on and how to take safe efforts to protect you and your family.”

The free weather spotter class will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Historic Missouri Theater in St. Joseph.

SJSD summer school registration now available

Posted on March 9, 2018

St. Joseph School District summer school registration is now open.

Students this year will focus on the 4 Cs: Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking and Collaboration.

According to a press release, the 4 Cs are part of the SJSD Foundational Concepts for Learning, a 21st century learning strategy emphasizing teachers as facilitators of learning, allowing students to work together creatively to solve complex problems.

Middle school students will also have the opportunity to participate in Project Lead the Way Gateway during session one. High schools will offer credit recovery.

The SJSD will also offer the Fine Arts Institute for grades 1-8 and an improvisation workshop for grades 9-12. During the Fine Arts Institute, students will audition for, practice and perform a play. First through fourth graders will put on Disney’s The Aristocats Kids, and fifth – eighth graders will put on Annie, Jr.

High school students will have the opportunity to focus on improvisation in Project Improv. Students will take the art of improvisation and learn to build a free-flowing multiple scene long-form show. Students will learn to edit and connect scenes together, perform with greater depth, start and finish scenes and more. The workshop will conclude with a public performance.

Session one will run from May 25 – June 20, and session two will be June 21 – July 18. Busing will be available to summer school sites for each attendance area. Students may attend summer school at any site, but will need to provide their own transportation if it is outside of their attendance area.

Parents can find more information and registration forms in English and Spanish click here.

Obituaries March 9, 2018

Posted on March 9, 2018

Lloyd L. Hamilton
1924-2018

WATHENA,KS Lloyd L. Hamilton, 93, of Wathena, Kansas died Saturday, March 3, 2018.

Lloyd was born on October 18, 1924 in Holdrege, Nebraska to James F. and Ruth (Young) Hamilton. Lloyd served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He and his wife lived all of their married life in Wathena where Lloyd worked for and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad.

Lloyd married Emma Bowen in 1949 in Troy, Kansas. She preceded him in death on May 11, 2008. He was also preceded by his parents.

Lloyd is survived by 2 daughters; Mary Margaret Wood of Raytown, Missouri;
Billie Marie Davies of Belle Plaine, Iowa;
5 grandchildren.

FUNERAL: Thursday, March 8, 2018 – 2:00 P.M.

At: Harman Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena

Burial: Bellemont Cemetery in Wathena where there will be a flag folding ceremony under the auspices of the American Post #161 in Wathena.

Visitation: family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the funeral Thursday (1-2 PM) at the funeral home.

Memorials: Wathena EMS

Doris Ellen Shelton
1927-2018

Doris Shelton 90, of Saint Joseph, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 in Saint Joseph. She was born September 8, 1927 in DeKalb, MO, daughter of Lucille and Paul Sharp. She graduated from DeKalb High School class of 1948. She enjoyed Crocheting, scrap booking, and spending time with family. She was a member of and DeKalb Christian Church. Doris was preceded in death by father, Paul Henderson Sharp, mother, Lucille A. Sharp, brother, Jim Sharp, granddaughter, Julie Shelton and husband James M. Shelton. Survivors include, sister, Eunice McConnell of Independence, MO, step daughter, Mary (David) Guethle, daughter, Lois Ohlensehlen of Saint Joseph, son, James Edward (JoAnna) Shelton of DeKalb, daughter, Laura Shelton (Scott Denlinger) of Lancaster, PA; grandsons, Bryan Ohlensehlen, Dustin Ohlensehlen, Mike Shelton, Eric (Chelsee) Shelton, Nicholas Denlinger, Andreas Denlinger and 9 Great-Grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Rupp Funeral Home, Pastor David Jordan officiating, The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the DeKalb Christian Church

Marion L. Mihelich
1938-2018

Marion L. Mihelich 79, of St. Joseph, Missouri was called home on March 4, 2018. She had a strong faith in the Lord, with whom she is now celebrating in all his love and glory. She was born to the late Cecil and Fern Baker on December 2, 1938 in St. Joseph, MO. She was a 1956 graduate of Lafayette High School and she worked at Westab, in St. Joseph. She became a child care provider out of her home while being a full-time mom to her three children and wife to her husband of 50 years. She later worked as a Pre-Kindergarten teacher at Wyatt Park Baptist Church, from which she retired. She married Stephen Mihelich on August 5, 1967, and he survives of the home. She dearly loved her family and cherished all the children that passed through her life. She enjoyed bowling in her younger years and was an avid reader. She had a talent for drawing and crafting. Marion was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include, daughters, Paula Mihelich, St. Joseph, MO, and Becky (Tommy) Burkhart, Cameron, MO, son, Joe Mihelich, St. Joseph, MO, grandchildren: Dylan Westcott, Gracie White, Devon Burkhart, Haylie Brown, Ryan Burkhart, Trevor Burkhart, Hannah Burkhart, and Wyatt Burkhart, 5 great grandchildren, sisters, Joyce Richardson, St. Joseph, MO, and Carol Lough, Corpus Christie, TX. and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: 10:00 am, Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery

John Wayne Bailey
1935-2018

John Wayne Bailey, 82, of Rushville, MO, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at his home in Branson, MO.

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Friday, March 9, 2018 at the Eastside Baptist Church, St. Joseph, MO, with Rev. Larry Lindsey officiating. Burial will follow at Sugar Creek Cemetery, Rushville, MO. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison, KS. Memorials are suggested to Eastside Baptist Church, St. Joseph, MO and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

John was born December 7, 1935, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Bernard and Ruth (Pitts) Bailey. He lived most of his life on the family farm in Rushville, MO. Out of high school, he joined the United States Air Force and served our country for twenty years and retired. John then worked for three different railroads and retired. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church in St. Joseph, MO. John loved hunting and fishing and taking care of the family farm in Rushville.

John married Patricia Brown mother of his six children in 1954, he married Gloria Helphrey in 1984, she preceded him in death in 2015, he married Renita Brewer in 2016, and she survives of the home. Additional survivors include four sons, Rickey and Carol Bailey, Bernard and Mary Bailey, of Rushville, MO, John Phillip and Barbara Bailey, Lindsey and Jill Bailey, of St. Joseph, MO, step-son Timothy Helphrey, Branson, MO, a sister, Judy Myscofski, Atchison, KS, fifteen grandchildren twenty-six great grandchildren and two nephews.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, daughters, Donna Bailey, Virginia Rose Bailey and an infant brother.

Norman Lewis Miller
1945-2018

Norman Lewis Miller 73, of Saint Joseph, Missouri died Sunday March 4, 2018 in Saint Joseph. Born January 3, 1945, St. Joseph, Missouri son of the late Sylvia & Lewis Miller. He owned an Antique store, and worked at Crown delivery, and was a painter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Marie Miller, son, Tony Miller, brother, Howard Miller, sisters, Sylvia Ione, Norma Miller, and Alice Croner. Survivors: sons, Tim and Ricky Miller, 7 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, brother, Marvin Miller of St. Joseph, MO, sisters, Iva (Corky) Lukehart, Ava Matthews, and Evelyn McGlothlin. He will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Norman Miller Memorial fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

Charles Francis Bennett
1928-2018

Charles Francis Bennett 89, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away, Monday, March 5, 2018 in Saint Joseph, MO. He was born November 26, 1928 in Halls, MO, son of the late Effie (Ebling) and Omar Bennett. Charles married Erma A. Hawkins, on February 23, 1946, they were married 52 years, and she preceded him in death in 1998. He was also preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Elmer, Virgil, and Elbert Bennett, sisters, Ora Conley, and Flora Jordan, half sister, Viola Brecheisen, and son in law Steve Baber. Survivors include daughters, Dimple (Tim) Purvis, Diana (Artie) Wright, and Debi Baber (Charles Noland), brother-in-law, Farold Jordan, Charlene Brunk his companion of 13 years, 7 grandchildren: LaRae Bird, Niche Dorrel, Casey Fry, Rebecca Smith, Charles Linville, Jay Baber, and Nathan Wright, 15 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren. Graveside funeral services and interment will be conducted on Friday, March 9, 2018 at 11:00 am, at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Eleanor M. Sadowski
1928-2018

HOLTON – Eleanor M. Sadowski, 89, of Holton, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at her daughter’s home.

She was born November 7, 1928 in Newton, the daughter of Cecil and Velna Cummings McFarlane. She graduated from Newton High School in 1947.

Eleanor was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Holton, the Altar Society at the church, a former member of the Mary Ann Circle, and had sang in the church choir. She had been a Girl Scout and a Boy Scout Leader.

She married Gerald J. “Coach” Sadowski on December 14, 1947 at Newton. He died January 22, 1998.

Eleanor was also preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Meier, a son, Bryan Sadowski, a granddaughter, Jamie Lee Sadowski, three brothers, K.C. McFarlane, Jack McFarlane and Jim McFarlane, and a sister, Katherine Brown.

Survivors include three sons, Gary Sadowski (Mindy) and Tim Sadowski (Linda G.), all of Emporia, and Stan Sadowski (Brenda), Ozawkie; five daughters, Linda Sadowski, Silver Lake, Sandra Sadowski (Max), Topeka, and Marie Katz (Dave), Kathy Morris (Bruce) and Marsha Taylor (Larry), all of Holton; two sisters, Ann Brooks, Newton and Betty Jo Gheen, in California; twenty-one grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 10th at St. Dominic Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery at Holton. Eleanor will lie in state Friday at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton where a Parish Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m., followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Johnson Cancer Research at KSU, and may be sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 1034, Holton, 66436.

Velma T. Miller
1912-2018

Velma Miller, 105, of Atchison, KS, passed away Tuesday, March 06, 2018, at the Atchison Senior Village.
Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Monday, March 12, 2018 at the Cummings Christian Church, with Rev. Jim Cormode officiating. Burial will follow at Round Mound Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Round Mound Cemetery and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral home, who is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.
Velma was born December 27, 1912 in Holdenville, OK, the daughter of John and Ida (Carney) Talley. She was a seamstress. Velma enjoyed reading her bible, quilting and baking for people.
Survivors include two daughters; Norma Conner, Payson, AZ, Karen Barber, Atchison, KS, eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a son Bill Miller, seven brothers, six sisters and two sons-in-law, John Barber and Burt Conner.

James J.B. Goss
1926-2018

TROY,KANSAS James J.B. Goss, 91, of Troy, Kansas passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018.

J.B. was born on October 21, 1926 in Troy, Kansas to Harry B. and Bessie (Smith) Goss.

He is a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bendena, Kansas, American Legion Post #55 and Masonic Lodge #55 both of Troy and the Moila Shrine Temple of St. Joseph, Missouri. J.B. worked for the Postal Service as a clerk for 44 years.

J.B. married Anna Gotti on November 23, 1950 in Salina, Kansas. She survives of the home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Edward Goss and two sisters, Elanore “Susie” Cassel and Doris Grigsby.

Survivors include his children; son, Timothy Goss (Kelley), Troy, Kansas.

Daughter, Julie Parks (Chris), Troy, Kansas.

Grandchildren, Andrew Goss, Joseph and Abigail Parks

Nieces and nephews

FUNERAL: 10:30 A.M. Monday, March12, 2018.

At: St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bendena, Kansas.

Burial: Moray Cemetery, Bendena, Kansas where there will be Military Honors under the auspices of the Troy American Legion Post #55 and Masonic service under the auspices of A.F.& A.M. Masonic Lodge Post #55 of Troy.

Visitation: family will receive friends from 3-5 P.M. Sunday at the Harman Rohde Funeral Home in Troy. Friends may call after 2 P.M. Saturday.

Memorials: either the St. John’s Lutheran Church or Alzheimer’s Association.

www.harmanrohde.com

Michael E. Nolan
1975-2018

Michael E. Nolan 42, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday March 2, 2018 in Saint Joseph. He was born April 13, 1975 in St. Joseph, Missouri. He worked at Missouri American Walnut. He enjoyed fishing, helping others, and he had a huge heart but not enough to share with everyone. Michael was preceded in death by his sisters, Stephanie Nolan, and Cindy. Survivors include mother, Jesse Nolan, father, Michael Tracy both of St. Joseph, MO, daughters, Ashlan Brown, and Precious Tracy, grandchildren, Karston, De’Karah, and Zaye, brothers, Steve and Rick Nolan, sisters, Jonna Nolan, and Robin Collings. Memorial service: 2:00pm Monday, March 12, 2018 Rupp Funeral Home. He will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

David Alan Krull
1935-2018

David Alan Krull 83, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday March 6, 2018 at Mosaic Life Care hospital. He was born January 1, 1935 in St. Joseph, Missouri son of the late Anna & Julius Krull. He married Leonida “Lonnie” Hayes Krull on February 4, 1956, and she survives of the home. He graduated from Benton High School class of 1953 and worked at Polsky Motors as a Service Technician. He liked working on everything, particularly cars, and restored his old Ford truck, he was a handyman and enjoyed music and classic movies.

He was a member of , and Southside Congregation. David was preceded in death by his father, Julius Krull, mother, Anna Krull, Infant Sister. He is survived by wife, Leonida “Lonnie” Irene Krull of St. Joseph, MO, daughter, Cherie (Michael) Johnston of Sonora, CA, son, Greg (Angie) Krull of St. Joseph, MO, son, John (Cindy) Krull of St. Joseph, MO, grandson, Mike Krull of SD, grandson, Mark (Sierra) Krull of St. Joseph, MO, granddaughter, Hillari Krull of St. Joseph, MO, grandson, Rob (Michelle) Krull of Overland Park, KS. He will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

St. Joseph Health Department offices to be closed Monday

Posted on March 9, 2018

The City of St. Joseph Health Department offices and services located at 904 South 10th Street will be closed on Monday.

This closure will not affect Animal Control and Rescue staff and facility or other services located within Patee Market Health Center, which are operated by the Social Welfare Board.

According to a press release, the City of St. Joseph Health Department staff will be participating in a full-scale Point of Dispensing Exercise being conducted by the Caldwell County Health Department. This is an opportunity for health department staff to gain valuable public health response experience and work collaboratively with outside agencies toward a common objective. Public health and other emergency management personnel use such exercises for training purposes.

A Point of Dispensing, or “POD” site, would provide medications, vaccines, or medical supplies to a large community of healthy people during a health emergency. POD sites would be activated prior to the onset of illness in order to decrease illness and prevent death. POD sites have been established for St. Joseph’s Emergency Plan. They are in locations that are both familiar and easily accessible to the community (schools, community centers, churches, etc.) and are designed to serve as a place for the public to come and receive medications, vaccines and medical supplies. The ultimate goal of a POD is to provide these items to large numbers of people in a short window of time.

The City of St. Joseph Health Department will resume services at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 13th.

Temps in the 40s and 50s through the weekend

Posted on March 9, 2018

Friday will feel warmer than it has the last few days, especially south of the Missouri River where temperatures will reach into the lower to mid 60s while northern Missouri will see high temperatures in the upper 40 to 50s. Rain chances will start to increase Saturday afternoon with most of the precipitation falling after sunset and east of I-35. Temperatures will remain in the mid 50s Saturday but will drop slightly Sunday into the mid 40s as cloud coverage and rain chances continue over central Missouri. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 57. North northeast wind 5 to 14 mph becoming east southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. East northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

Saturday: A chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind 7 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday: A chance of rain before 9 a.m., then a chance of rain and snow between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., then a chance of rain after 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. North wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

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

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

Applications being accepted for Citizen’s Law Enforcement Academy

Posted on March 8, 2018

Buchanan County residents have an opportunity to experience what it’s like to work in law enforcement through an upcoming program.

The St. Joseph Police Department and the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office will present an eight-week Citizen’s Academy in April. They have been offering the program for over 10 years.

Sheriff Bill Puett said the Citizen’s Academy exposes community members to various aspects of area law enforcement.

“It introduces people who are interested to see some of the aspects of law enforcement and maybe dispel some of those myths and see some of the actual tools and techniques and those type of things,” Puett said. “For example, we have a SWAT night, they go up and watch the SWAT team… they can do ride-alongs… we do a case presentation. We talk about traffic and we talk about the jail and the court, how there’s all these little nuances of things that people, they see it on TV or they hear about it, but they’re not really exposed to the topic.”

The program takes place Tuesday evenings from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays April 3rd through May 22nd. For more information call (816) 236-1473 or pick up an application at the St. Joseph Police Department lobby. Applications must be returned by March 23rd.

Senate Approves Amelia Earhart U.S. Post Office Act

Posted on March 8, 2018March 8, 2018

Photo by National Aeronautics and Space Administration

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate last night approved the Amelia Earhart U.S. Post Office Act, which would rename Earhart’s hometown post office in Atchison, Kansas, in her honor. The legislation was introduced by U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) in the Senate and Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (R-Kan.) in the House in November 2017.

“Amelia Earhart was one of the great pioneers of our nation, whose story began at home in Atchison,” said Senator Roberts. “She is an inspiration to all aviators and a role model to women around the world. Renaming this post office is one more way to honor her incredible legacy.”

“Although she was tragically lost at sea while attempting a flight around the world, Amelia Earhart’s legacy still soars today,” said Congresswoman Jenkins. “Growing up in Kansas, Amelia Earhart’s courageous actions inspired me, and many others, to dream big and accomplish lofty goals. It is only right that we rename her hometown post office in her honor, to continue her legacy and inspire future generations.”

The legislation now goes to the House for approval before being signed into law.

Before Amelia Earhart became an aviation hero, she grew up in her family’s home – called the Otis house after her grandfather – and lived there until the age of twelve. Although she lived in several different cities, she always considered Atchison her hometown and the town is proud to be one of the few tangible associations with the legend.

St. Joseph Public Library receives grant to support summer reading program

Posted on March 8, 2018

The St. Joseph Public Library was recently awarded grant funding to support this year’s summer reading program.

The Offices of Secretary of State John R. Ashcroft awarded a $15,432 grant to the library.

East Hills Library Youth Services Manager Jess Gould said the grant allows the library to offer programs that provide free books or expand on reading-related educational themes.

“It’s providing resources that otherwise we would not have available,” Gould said. “We have a very limited budget and a lot of the things that we spend money on are already critical to the implementation of the program, so this is just icing on the cake of adding cooler resources, some more exciting things that we can offer and definitely use throughout the years to come.”

This is the second year the St. Joseph Public Library has received funding through the grant. It is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

This year’s summer reading program theme is “Libraries Rock” and will run June 1st to August 1st.

Sunny with temps in the 40s today

Posted on March 8, 2018

Another cool day is in store for Thursday before a warm up Friday and Saturday. Saturday’s warm up comes with a bit of a caveat in that it will be cloudy through the day with increasing chances for rain into the afternoon and evening. The best chance for rain on Saturday will come overnight into Sunday morning. Not much is anticipated in the way of accumulation with around a tenth to a quarter inch across the area. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 42. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. East wind 5 to 9 mph.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. East southeast wind around 9 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. East wind 5 to 7 mph.

Saturday: A chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. East wind 5 to 7 mph. 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 showers between midnight and 5 a.m., then a chance of rain and snow showers after 5 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Sunday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 9 a.m., then a chance of rain showers between 9 a.m. and noon, then a chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 48.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

MoDOT Northwest District announces appointment of new district engineer

Posted on March 8, 2018March 7, 2018

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation announced the appointment of Chris Redline as the new district engineer for the Northwest District, effective March 6, 2018.

According to a press release, before his promotion, Redline had successfully served as the assistant district engineer in the Kansas City District since 2004. His responsibilities included program delivery, operations and administrative teams. He began his career with the department over 26 years ago as a construction inspector. Additionally, he has held positions as a resident engineer and area engineer.

Redline led the Kansas City District’s effort to identify pavement, bridge, traffic and operational needs while continually developing the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Redline brings both urban and rural experience to his new role, along with the understanding of the financial challenges all rural areas of Missouri face. While in Kansas City, he was involved in the Buck O’Neil Bridge funding and Environmental Assessment processes and was actively involved with stakeholders in the region.

“I’m anxious to hear (resident’s) thoughts and to work on innovative solutions and local partnerships to tackle the transportation challenges Missouri faces,” Redline said.

The Northwest District includes 20 counties in Northern Missouri, with over 10,000 square miles 5,263 miles of roadway, and a population of 364,205.

Redline attended Kansas State University earning a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and is a registered professional engineer in Missouri.