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Temps could reach 50s over the weekend

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Another cold start this morning with temps in the teens. We will start to warm up though today and tomorrow, with almost everyone seeing the 50s by Sunday. As for precipitation, the current weather pattern looks to keep us dry at least for next 7 days. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 36. North northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph after midnight.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

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

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

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

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

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

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

 

Police looking for suspect after shots fired at officer

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Police are looking for a suspect after shots were fired at an officer early Friday morning.

According to Sgt. Brad Kerns, officers were checking on a suspicious vehicle shortly before 2 a.m. Friday in the area of 1100 Mitchell Avenue, when shots were fired at an officer. A vehicle pursuit ensued and in the area of 1000 Edmond, shots were fired at the officer again from the passenger side of the vehicle. There were no injuries.

The vehicle was later found but the suspect has not been located. 

(UPDATE) Boil water advisory lifted

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Boil water advisory issued for area south of St. Joseph. Image courtesy Missouri American Water.

(UPDATE 1:58 p.m. Friday) Missouri American Water has announced that the boil water advisory has been lifted.

The precautionary boil water advisory, issued Thursday afternoon, was due to a malfunctioning valve in a water storage tank caused water pressure to drop below a certain level.

The approximate impacted area was south of St. Joseph to the Buchanan and Platte County line.

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A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued after a malfunctioning valve in a water storage tank caused water pressure to drop below a certain level.

According to Missouri American Water, this is strictly a precautionary measure and there is no evidence of contamination.

Residents in the affected area will be under a precautionary boil water advisory until further notice. 

The boil water advisory impacts the following area:

  •         Starting at the NW boundary of impacted area – State Highway 59 forms the western boundary North to the intersection of W. Parker Rd.
  •         The area south of W. Parker Rd. going east to King Hill Ave. Rd. North (also known as State Rt. V).
  •         The area south of Hwy 752  (also known as Alabama, East Hyde, and Mason Rd.) going east to I-229.
  •         The area south of I-229 to I-29
  •         The area west of I-29 as it runs south from I-229 to county rd. O
  •         The area south of county rd. O as it runs east to 50th Rd. SE
  •         The area west of west off 50th Rd. SE as it runs south from county rd. O, including Pigeon Hill Rd. going south
  •         South on FF to South on H (all areas south of this)
  •         South on H to MM to DD (all areas south of this)
  •         Including the village of Faucett

Customers in the precautionary boil water advisory area listed above should bring their water to a rolling boil for 3 minutes before using for drinking or cooking. Tap water is safe for bathing and washing clothes. The precautionary advisory will be in effect until water quality samples confirm that the water is safe for consumption. Customers who have provided contact information to Missouri American Water will be notified via the company’s emergency notification system. Customers can also check the Missouri American Water Facebook Page for updates.

Rescheduled: Interstate ramp to close in St. Joseph

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Next week will bring a ramp closure and lane closures at the intersection of westbound U.S. Route 36 and Interstate 229.

Work on signs at that location was postponed due to weather, but next Monday and Tuesday, local crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to complete the delayed work.

Between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, the ramp from westbound U.S. Route 36 to northbound I-229 and the driving lane on westbound U.S. Route 36 at the same location will be closed. Motorists wishing to travel from westbound U.S. Route 36 to northbound I-229 will need to seek an alternate route. Motorists traveling westbound through the intersection should expect delays.

Between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12, both the driving and passing lanes of westbound U.S. Route 36 at the Interstate 229 interchange will be closed. Crews will direct motorists through the intersection via the turn lane. Motorists will experience delays and may want to seek an alternate route.

MoDOT encourages all motorists to slow down, buckle up, eliminate distractions and drive safely to ensure everyone is able to Arrive Alive.

For more information about this and other MoDOT projects, call 1-888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636) or visit modot.org/northwest and view the online Traveler Information Map. In addition, MoDOT provides updated information on Twitter @MoDOTNorthwest and Facebook.

Police involved in chase incident overnight

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St. Joseph Police were involved in a chase overnight that ended in Andrew County.

According to the police department, officers responded to a call for a well-being check around 12:30 a.m. Thursday. Sgt. Kevin Cummings said a man in his 30s was threatening suicide and when police spotted his vehicle in the St. Joseph Avenue area, they attempted to stop the vehicle. Sgt. Cummings said the man continued driving at a normal speed, but would not stop. Spike strips were used but the man continued driving north into Andrew County before he stopped. Officers negotiated with the man who was eventually taken into custody around 2:30 a.m.

He was then taken to Mosaic Life Care for a well-being check up.

Obituaries December 7, 2017

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Margaret J. Henby
1924-2017

Hiawatha native Margaret J. Henby 93, of Decatur, IL passed away at 9:50 p.m., Thursday, November 30. 2017, in Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Mt. Zion.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 8, 2017, in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha, Kansas. Rev. Nancy Tuma, of the First Presbyterian Church in Hiawatha, will officiate. Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, Hiawatha, KS will be assisting the family with services. Memorials may be made to the Golden K (Kiwanis) of Decatur Scholarship Fund.

Mrs. Henby was born March 29, 1924, in Hiawatha, KS the daughter of Tonie and Emilie (Hansen) Torkelson. She married Wendell F. Henby on January 1, 1947. He preceded her in death on February 26, 2014. Mrs. Henby was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church where she served on the Board of Deacons of the United Presbyterian Women. She had served as the Past President of the All States Club and was a former member of South Side Country Club and the Decatur Genealogical Society.

Surviving are her niece: Phyllis Grzywinski of Bartlett, IL; nephew: Larry Cannon of Omaha, NE; niece: Doris Hawkins of Richfield, MN; nephew: Glenn (Jane) Boyd of Duncanville, TX; niece: Edwina (Steve) Glass of Lawrence, KS; niece: Peggy Antonson of Newberg, OR; nephew: Bernard Torkelson of Buckley, WA; special friends: Stephen (Susan) Rayhill of Mt. Zion, IL; and Sharon (Kevin) Peabody of Taylorville, IL.

Aubrey Conaway
1941-2017

Aubrey Conaway 76, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 in a Saint Joseph, health care center. He was born December 2, 1941 in Maysville, MO, son of the late Mary and Robert Conaway. He graduated from Benton High School 1961 and attended Highland Junior College. He worked as a Maximum Security Guard at the Missouri State Hospital, retiring after 20 years of service. He loved St. Louis Cardinals baseball and Chicago Bears football, and he was a Christian. Survivors include, two brothers, Mickey and Gale Conaway both of St. Joseph, MO, nieces, Kelley Schuckman, and Stacey Conaway, nephews, Kevin and Kyle Conaway, and 11 great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm, on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Rev. Greg Smith officiating, The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association.

Robert E. Puckett Sr.
1932-2017

Elwood, Kansas – Robert E. Puckett Sr., 85, formerly of Troy, Kansas passed away peacefully at his home in Elwood, Kansas on December 4, 2017.

Robert was born on May 2, 1932 to Sylvester Ralph and Lena (Mozingo) Puckett in Ravenwood, Missouri.

Robert served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.

He married Helen Marie Duncan on January 4, 1955 in Troy, Kansas. They were married for 53 years. She preceded him in death on November 29, 2008. During their marriage they lived in California and Minnesota before moving back to Troy in 1970. Robert worked many factory jobs, but, started as an over the road truck driver in 1963 and for over 45 years that was his career of choice. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to the casino and his two favorite bars, First and Last Chance and The Neighborhood.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, wife, sisters, Margaret, Cora, Donna and brothers, Bill, James and Spud.

He is survived by two Daughters; Joann Smith (Dennis) of Elwood, Kansas; Rebecca Franken (Mike) of Topeka, Kansas. One son, Robert E. Puckett Jr. of Elwood, Kansas.

Four Grandchildren; Wendi Smith (Chris Miller) of Elwood, Kansas; Jeff Smith of St. Joseph, Missouri; Caitlyn and Colton Franken of Topeka, Kansas. Six Great-grandchildren; Trenton & Kassydee Smith, Raini Smith and Sunni Smith-Miller, Miranda and Tsali Franken. Sisters, Joyce, Anna and Connie. Brothers, George, Jerry, Larry, Raymond, Hubert and Ralph Curtiss. Niece, Carol Sigrist, who helped with his care and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Service: 11:30 A.M. Saturday, December 9, 2017.

At the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Kansas.

Visitation: 6:30-8:30 Friday evening at the funeral home, where friends may call after 9 A.M. Friday.

Burial: Mount Olive Cemetery, Troy, Kansas.

Memorials: St. Croix Hospice, Robert Puckett Memorial Fund or the Elwood United Community Church.

Shirley Jean Walsh
1931-2017

Shirley Jean Walsh 86, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 4, 2017 at Mosaic Life Care Hospital. She was born September 30, 1931 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of the late Fannie and G.A. Ancy McCoy. She graduated from Benton High School and worked in the banking industry for over 40 years, with the Bank of St. Joe, Stockyards Bank, and retiring from the First Bank of Missouri as assistant Vice President and Branch Manager. She enjoyed playing cards, and dominos, with her family every Saturday night, going to the Casino, camping and birds especially Cardinals. Shirley was very active in the community as a member of the South St. Joseph Progressive Association, South Side Fall Festival Committee, (which her and husband Jack were the Grand Marshalls of the Parade in 1996), and the South Side Business and Professional Women’s association. She was a former member of the former King Hill United Methodist Church, and attended Wesley United Methodist church and Immanuel Baptist Church. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Joseph “Jack” Michael Walsh, son, Mike Walsh, granddaughter, Jamie Walsh-Holliday, sister Donna Whittington, 1/2 sisters, Helen Johnson, and Tea Burnett, and brother, Galen “Bud” McCoy. Survivors include, son, Kevin (Brenda) Walsh, Saint Joseph, MO, niece Suzi Adams, who helped care for her, granddaughter, Jennie (Jordan) Beaver grandsons, Joseph and Johnathon Walsh, numerous, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am, on Friday, December 8, 2017 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Rev. James Barnett officiating, The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the King Hill Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Immanuel Baptist Church.

Denise Louise Bottorff
1961-2017

Denise Louise Bottorff, 56, Platte City, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at North Kansas City Hospital, Kansas City, MO.

Denise Louise Coffey, was born on January 16, 1961 in Atchison, KS. Denise attended schools in Atchison and graduated from Emporia State College with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Denise owned and operated her own accounting firm prior to becoming the accountant for Hull Lumber Company in Weston, MO. Denise loved riding motorcycles with her husband, Scott.

Denise and Scott W. Bottorff were married on July, 30, 1983 at the First Presbyterian Church in Atchison.
Survivors include her husband of 34 years, Scott, of the home in Platte City, daughters, Tabatha (Brett) Davis, Platte City, and Jessica (Travis) Tanksley, Granbury, TX; granddaughters, Bailey and Rylee Davis; her mother, (Dorothy) Louise Winters, Atchison; sister, Janet (Gary) Kottman and Susan (Mark) Falk, mother-in- law, Glenda Bottorff, sisters-in-law, Gayle Theurer and Linda Bottorff, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Brad and Kim Bottorff; and several nieces and nephews.

Denise was preceded in death by her father(s)-in-law, John Winters and Bob Bottorff, brother-in-law, Mark Bottorff; nephew, Kyle Falk; grandparents, Lucille Coffey, James W. and Dorothy Irene Hammond.

Family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, 800 Kansas Ave, Atchison, KS. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Private Family burial of the cremated remains will be at a later date. Words of comfort and remembrance may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Sunny with temps near 30 today

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Bundle up! The coldest day yet this season has arrived, and breezy conditions will bring wind chills into single digits to lower teens. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West northwest wind 7 to 13 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 38. North northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 54.

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

Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Blustery.

Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

 

Salvation Army behind on donations for Red Kettle Campaign

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The St. Joseph Salvation Army is behind on donations for its Red Kettle drive this year.

According to Major Abe Tamayo with the Salvation Army, they have raised approximately $45,428 so far this year, compared to $185,785 at the same time last year.

Tamayo said the goal is to raise $350,000.

“We need every cent of that money to do what we do,” Tamayo said. “We provide the Booth Center for Homeless People where we feed them three meals a day and a snack, provide for them while they’re there, help them finds jobs and get their lives back together and get them back on their feet and back out into the community. We need financial means to continue doing what we’ve done for the last 132 years right here in St. Joseph.”

The Annual Christmas Red Kettle Campaign is the single largest fund drive for the Salvation Army. Funds are raised in the kettles, through the mail or online giving.

For more information, contact the Salvation Army at (816) 232-5824 or click here.

Iowa man seriously injured in Harrison County crash

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A Des Moines man was seriously injured in a crash on I-35 in Harrison County Tuesday afternoon.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 49-year-old Kimberly M. Burch of Des Moines was driving a Dodge Dakota south on I-35 about four miles north of Bethany at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday. The pickup went off the left side of the road at mile marker 96.6 and traveled into the median. The vehicle then overturned and came to rest on the driver’s side.

A passenger in the vehicle, 65-year-old Herman J. Clark, was transported to Harrison County Community Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Burch was not injured.

According to the crash report, both occupants were wearing seat belts.

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