DAVIESS COUNTY — One person was injured in an accident just before 12:30a.m. Monday in Daviess County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2001 Pontiac Aztek driven by Devin L. Hall, 24, Altamont, was northbound on Interstate 35 one mile west of Winston. The vehicle traveled off the road, struck an embankment and overturned.
Daviess County EMS transported Hall to Liberty Hospital. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.
GRUNDY COUNTY — One person was injured in an accident just after 9:30a.m. Sunday in Grundy County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Chevy Trax driven by Kristopher R. Fowler, 29, St. Joseph, was eastbound on Mo. 146 at Route CC one mile west of Brimson.
The vehicle traveled off the road, struck a highway sign. The driver overcorrected and the vehicle traveled off the north side of the road and overturned.
Grundy County EMS transported Fowler to Harrison County Community Hospital. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of April 29 – May 5.
Continued flooding may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region such as pothole patching, striping, signal work, etc., in addition to the work mentioned below.
All work is weather permitting and subject to change.
Andrew County
Route O – CLOSED at the Platte River Bridge for a bridge replacement project. The bridge will be closed through the end of September. More info: modot.org/route-o-
Interstate 29 – Bridge maintenance at the Nodaway River Bridge, April 29 – May 2
Business U.S. 71 – Resurfacing project from Main Street in Savannah to just south of I-29, April 29 – May 3. The contractor will begin at the northern end of the project and work south in approximately two-mile sections. One lane, each direction, will remain open at all times. This project will continue, Monday through Friday, through mid-May. A 14-foot width restriction is in place.
Atchison County
Route CC – CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE due to a damaged culvert under the roadway.
Route J – CLOSED at the Tarkio River Bridge for a bridge replacement project through the end of August. More info: modot.org/
Route C – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route V to Route O, April 29, 8:30 am to 3 p.m.
Route 46 – Shoulder work from Route 113 (Nodaway County) to Route EE, April 29 – May 1
U.S. Route 59 – Shoulder work from U.S. Route 136 to the Tarkio River Bridge, April 29 – May 3
Buchanan County
I-229 – CLOSED due to a failure of the bridge joint on the ramp from Charles Street to I-229 and from I-229 northbound to Edmond Street, April 29 – May 2. The closure will be round the clock until repairs are completed.
U.S. Route 36 – CLOSED for joint repair on the ramp from U.S. Route 36 westbound to I-229 northbound, April 29 – May 4. The closure will be round the clock until repairs are completed.
U.S. Route 59 – Drainage work in the city limits of Halls, May 2 – 3
Caldwell County
Route KK – Pothole patching from Route D (Carroll County) to Route A, April 29 – 30
Route B – Pothole patching from Soon Line Drive to the Ray County line, May 1
Route B – Pothole patching from Nettleton Road to Route U, May 2 – 3
Route U – Pothole patching from Route K to Route 13, May 3
Carroll County
Route KK – Pothole patching from Route D to Route A (Caldwell County), April 29 – 30
Route UU – Pothole patching from Route M to U.S. Route 65, May 1 – 2
Chariton County
U.S. Route 24 – Bridge maintenance at the Long Creek Bridge and Chariton River Bridge near Keytesville. The bridges will be narrowed to one lane with a 15-foot width restriction through May 31.
Route W – Pavement repair from Route 129 to Route 3 (Randolph County), April 29 – May 3
Route YY – CLOSED for a culvert replacement just west of Pershing Road, April 30, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Route 5 – Resurfacing project from the city limits of Marceline to the city limits of Keytesville, May 2 – 4. This includes a 10-foot width restriction.
Clinton County
U.S. Route 69 – CLOSED for bridge rehabilitation at the I-35 overpass through early June. More info: modot.org/clinton-
Daviess County
I-35 – Bridge maintenance at the Grand River Bridge and the Grand River Overflow Bridge, April 29 – May 3. A 16-foot width restriction is in place.
Route BB – Bridge maintenance at the I-35 overpass bridge, April 29 – May 3. This includes overnight lane closures and a temporary traffic signal will be in place to direct traffic.
DeKalb County
U.S. Route 169 – CLOSED at the Third Fork Platte River Bridge for a bridge replacement project through the early July. Detour along Routes 48 and M. More info: modot.org/third-
Gentry County
U.S. Route 136 – Resurfacing project from just east of U.S. Route 169 to 0.5 miles west of Route C in Albany, April 29 – May 3
Route T – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from 8th Street to 415th Street, April 30, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Route DD – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from 237th Street to 590th Road, May 1, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Route N – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from 240th Street to 245th Street, May 2, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Route AF – Pothole patching, May 2 – 3
Route N – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from 280th Street to 300th Street, May 3, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Harrison County
I-35 – Resurfacing project from Eagleville to the Iowa state line, April 29 – May 3. A 14-foot width restriction is in place.
Holt County
I-29 – Bridge repair 3.4 miles south of Route W, April 29 – May 2
Linn County
Route 129 – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Mesa Road to Nutmeg Road, April 29, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
U.S. Route 36 – Pothole patching from the Macon County line to Route 139, April 30 – May 3
Route 5 – Pavement repair from Route C to U.S. Route 36, April 30 – May 3. This includes an overnight lane closure.
Livingston County
Route C – CLOSED for bridge maintenance at the Shoal Creek Drain Bridge through late May. The bridge was closed after a regularly scheduled inspection revealed critical deterioration.
U.S. Route 36 – Pavement repair from the Meadville junction to the city limits of Chillicothe, April 29 – May 3
Nodaway County
Route 46 – CLOSED for core drilling at the Big Slu Bridge and the Florida Creek Bridge, April 29, 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Route 148 – Pavement repair from Route CC to U.S. Route 71, April 29, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Access to Route CC will be CLOSED during this time.
Route 46 – Shoulder work from Route 113 to Route EE (Atchison County), April 29 – May 1
Route 148 – Resurfacing project from the Iowa state line to U.S. Route 71 near Maryville, April 29 – May 4
Route 46 – CLOSED for core drilling at the Big Slu Bridge and the Florida Creek Bridge, April 30 – May 2, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily
Route MM – Pothole patching, May 1
Route 46 – CLOSED for bridge maintenance at the Nodaway River Bridge, May 1 – 3, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
Route AF – Pothole patching, May 2 – 3
Route B – CLOSED for a culvert replacement at Route FF, May 2, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Putnam County
U.S. Route 136 – Scrub seal project from the city limits of Mount Moriah to Route FF, April 29 – May 4. This includes a 12-foot width restriction with a pilot car directing traffic through the work zone.
Route W – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route 149 to Route FF, May 1, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sullivan County
Route PP – CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE at the East Medicine Creek Bridge after a regularly scheduled inspection revealed critical deterioration to the structure. The bridge is currently scheduled for replacement in fiscal year 2020. More info: modot.org/
Route BB – CLOSED for a bridge deck replacement project at the Rooks Branch Bridge through mid-June.
Route 6 – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the West Locust Creek Bridge through early July. More info: modot.org/route-6-
Route 139 – Resurfacing project from the city limits of Newtown to the city limits of Osgood, April 29 – May 3. A 10-foot width restriction is in place.
Route K – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route EE to Jewel Road, April 30, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Worth County
Route YY – CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE at the Middle Fork of the Grand River after a regularly scheduled inspection revealed critical deterioration to the structure. The bridge is currently scheduled for replacement in fiscal year 2021. More info: modot.org/worth-
Route 46 – CLOSED for a culvert replacement just east of Route B, April 30, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Route 46 – Pothole patching from U.S. Route 169 to Route W, May 1.
A joint law enforcement investigation led to the arrest of a Worth County man for sex trafficking and kidnapping.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 65-year-old Austin E. Myers of Denver, Missouri, was arrested for kidnapping, sexual trafficking of a child, and sodomy.
The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Sheriff’s Offices of Worth County, Missouri, and Columbia County, Georgia, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Nodaway County Juvenile Office, and with assistance of the Voices of Courage Child Advocacy Center, of St. Joseph, Missouri.
According to a MSHP news release, on Wednesday, April 24, the Worth County Sheriff’s Office was informed of the possible location of a runaway juvenile, by the Columbia County, Georgia, Sheriff’s Office. The juvenile was reported to have run away from her home in Georgia and possibly at a residence on Highway M, in Denver, Missouri. Upon arrival at the residence, officers made contact with the juvenile from Georgia and Myers, who was the resident of the home. It was later found out that the juvenile had not been at Myers’ residence willingly.
As a result of a search of Myers’ residence, investigators seized computer equipment believed to have been used during the crimes. Members of the Division of Drug and Crime Control’s Digital Forensics Investigative Unit conducted forensic examinations on the computer equipment seized. As a result of the investigation, Myers was arrested and transported to the Worth County Sheriff’s Office. Myers was charged with first degree kidnapping, second degree sexual trafficking of a child, and first-degree sodomy. Myers’ bond was set at $125,000.00.
The Division of Drug and Crime Control encourages internet users to promptly report to the Patrol or local law enforcement anyone who attempts to engage in unwanted, inappropriate, or sexualized communications with children. If you, or someone you know is being forced to engage in any activity and cannot leave- please call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline at: 1-888-3737-888; or text 233733 (BeFree).
The above charges are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of these charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.
CALDWELL COUNTY — One person was injured in an accident just after 8p.m. Saturday in Caldwell County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Honda TRX 300EX ATV driven by Raegan L. Coker, 30, St. Joseph, was northbound on a private drive at Soggy Bottom Campground four miles northwest of Kingston. The ATV traveled off the east side of the drive, struck a tree and overturned.
Caldwell County Ambulance transported Coker to Cameron Regional Medical Center. She was not wearing a helmet, according to MSHP.
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LEAWOOD – Susan G. Komen Kansas & Western Missouri Board of Directors announced that they have selected proven development executive and cancer advocate Erica Terry as CEO and Executive Director. Terry begins her role on April 29, 2019.
Terry joins Komen from The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art where she served as Director, Membership & Corporate Partnerships. Prior to that, she built her career at cancer-related organizations including Saint Luke’s Foundation, LIVESTRONG, and The University of Kansas Cancer Center.
The search for a new permanent CEO began in November of 2018 when Susan G. Komen Greater Kansas City and Susan G. Komen Kansas affiliates merged to become Susan G. Komen Kansas & Western Missouri. Komen affiliates have invested more than $27.5 million in breast health programs in the 112-county Kansas and Missouri service area to date.
Terry will be the newly merged affiliate’s first permanent leader, focusing on the effort to continue increasing impact in existing service areas and to begin implementing expansion of efforts to underserved areas throughout the state.
Kristin Cargin, Board President, led the search with the executive committee, recruitment firm Fenaroli and Associates and the support of the full board.
“We conducted a comprehensive regional search and it led us to a native Kansan who brings experience working in the Greater Kansas City area and throughout the State of Kansas,” said Cargin. “Her Midwestern roots, combined with the work she has done with mission-driven organizations, her proven success in development and her passion for the fight against cancer perfectly positions her to help us save more lives and ultimately end breast cancer forever.”
As part of her personal mission to end cancer, Terry founded and served as president of Tour de BBQ, an annual fundraising bike ride to support young adults with cancer. Other board positions have included Gilda’s Club Kansas City, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Kansas City Chapter and Kansas City Cancer Partnership.
“I couldn’t be more humbled, honored and thankful for the opportunity to lead this important organization as we expand our impact, save lives, and achieve Komen’s Bold Goal to reduce breast cancer deaths by 50% in 2026. Achieving this will not happen if we wait for someone else to do it. We can meet this goal with thoughtful planning, strategic partnerships across the region, and collaborative work to ensure nobody has to suffer from this devastating disease,” said Erica Terry.
Dr. Roy A. Jensen, director of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, said that he is absolutely delighted that Terry has been selected for this position. “Erica combines extensive experience in the non-profit world with a longstanding and deeply felt passion for cancer advocacy. I can’t think of anyone who would be better suited to lead this great organization,” commented Dr. Jensen.
Terry holds a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Political Science from the University of Kansas. She has served as a political activist, partnering with former Kansas State Senator Barbara Allen on the breast cancer license plate and Fred Logan on the Johnson County Education Research Triangle.
About Susan G. Komen®
Susan G. Komen is the world’s largest breast cancer organization, funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit outside of the federal government while providing real-time help to those facing the disease. Komen has set a Bold Goal to reduce the current number of breast cancer deaths by 50% in the U.S. by 2026. Since its founding in 1982, Komen has funded more than $988 million in research and provided more than $2.2 billion in funding to screening, education, treatment and psychosocial support programs serving millions of people in more than 60 countries worldwide. Komen was founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy’s life. That promise has become Komen’s promise to all people facing breast cancer. Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on social at ww5.komen.org/social.
About Susan G. Komen® Kansas & Western Missouri
Komen Kansas & Western Missouri is working to better the lives of those facing breast cancer in their local communities. Through signature events like the More Than Pink Walk and BigWigs, Komen Kansas & Western Missouri has invested more than $27.5 million in breast health programs in their 112-county Kansas and Missouri service area and has helped contribute to the more than $988 million invested globally in research. For more information, call 816.842.0410, visit komenkswmo.org or behindtheribbon.org. Connect with us on social media: Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
ANDREW COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 11:30p.m. Friday in. Andrew County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2004 GMC 1500 driven by Zachery D. Guy, 26, St. Joseph, was southbound on Route K three miles north of St. Joseph. The vehicle crossed the center line, traveled off the east side of the road, struck a field entrance, went airborne and struck several trees.
Andrew County Ambulance transported Guy to Mosaic Life Care. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — The leaders of several Midwest states hit recently by flooding along the Missouri River said Friday they’ve received assurances from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that the states will “have a seat at the table” when it comes to river management decisions.
Finally getting back from Council Bluffs, Iowa. Spent the afternoon meeting with @GovRicketts, @GovParsonMO, @IAGovernor and @USACEHQ to discuss our regional response to recent flooding. pic.twitter.com/Uw2CVrjFJo
— Lt. Governor Lynn Rogers (@LtGovRogers) April 27, 2019
“That was crystal clear when we left that table, that the states were going to have some say in how the river is managed,” said Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson immediately after leaving a meeting with Corps officials in the western Iowa city of Council Bluffs. Parson was joined by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts, both Republicans, and Kansas Democratic Lt. Gov. Lynn Rogers. It was the second such meeting since last month’s flooding that devastated farms and communities and ripped apart roads and bridges, causing more than an estimated $3 billion in damage.
Ricketts said the four states are considering pushing for formation of a Missouri River management group — similar to the Mississippi River Commission — that would include representatives from the states.
“We’re going to work together and pull together as four states … to be able to change the way the river is controlled,” he said.
The Mississippi River Commission was formed 140 years ago to recommend policy regarding flood control, navigation and environmental projects on the Mississippi River. Its membership consists of three Corps officers, a member of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and three civilians, two of whom must be civil engineers. The U.S. president appoints the commission’s members.
“We along the Missouri River don’t have that,” Ricketts said. “I think it’s something we should look at.”
Today I joined Governors @IAGovernor, @GovRicketts, and KS LtGov @LtGovRogers in a follow up meeting with @fema & @USACEHQ regarding the historic flooding across the Midwest. We want states to have a seat at the table drafting short & long term flood control plans. #MOFlood pic.twitter.com/eGIhB7I3Hy
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) April 26, 2019
The state leaders also received an update Friday from the Corps on the progress of repairing the largest levee breaches along the river, most of which occurred in southwestern Iowa. Reynolds said repair contracts for three of the four largest breaches have already been awarded and that some of the repairs could be finished as early as July.
The Corps announced Friday that it awarded a $6 million contract to repair a 1,200-foot breach on the levee south of Highway 34 in Mills County, Iowa. The initial repair will provide flood protection to areas behind the levee, including work to repair Highway 34 and Interstate 29, both of which were heavily damaged by the flooding and remain closed.
The Corps expects that repair to be finished within 45 days of the work beginning.
Here’s the latest booking activity from the Buchanan County Jail. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. These are courtesy photos.
This information is provided by the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The St Joseph Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports a body was found Friday morning in Caldwell County.
According to the MSHP, at approximately 8:50 a.m. on Friday, troopers responded just south of Polo at Hideaway Lakes, at the request of the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Department, after a body was located in the water. Troop H marine enforcement troopers recovered the body of a white male.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division Of Drug and Crime Control investigators are leading the investigation. An autopsy is pending and further information will be provided when it becomes available.
