Category: Local News
680 KFEQ On Main Street In Doniphan County (1/17/19)
Leah Johnson the Economic Development Director joined KFEQ to talk about some of the big things that took place in Doniphan County during 2018. Listen to it below.
Crime Stoppers to introduce new way to report tips
There will soon be a new way to report tips to Crime Stoppers in the St. Joseph area.
St. Joseph Police Capt. Dave Hart said the (816) 238-TIPS number will still be available to call, but next month, online and phone app components will be introduced.
“As technology changes and time goes on, we’re seeing fewer calls to 238-TIPS, but we still want to have that dialogue with our community, because they know what’s going on out there and we rely on them heavily,” Hart said. “So we started looking at different methods to increase that conversation with our community members and one that we came across was a software-based solution. Everybody uses social media, everybody uses the internet now, fewer and fewer people call on the phone, it’s all texting, it’s all digital communication. So it was time for us to get on board with that and provide that service to the community that they expect.”
Hart said the free app is user friendly and will direct tips to the people who need them.
“You just fill in the boxes, check different information, and it also allows, which we didn’t have before, real time communication. So if you’re willing to share more information, we can actually chat back and forth so we don’t just get a one-time tip… but you’re still anonymous,” Hart said. “The other neat feature of this software is it allows us to break up the tips so they go to the people that need them… in a timely manner. If the tip is an investigation tip, it goes to investigations… if it’s a tip on somebody who has warrants, it may go to our warrants unit.”
The changes will be rolled out on February 1st and more details will be available then.
Areas of fog this morning with temps near 35
A winter storm continues to look possible Friday through Saturday. Right now, areas south of Highway 36 should see rain first, with it changing over to snow Friday night. For areas north of Highway 36, only snow is expected at this time. Difficult travel conditions are possible during this time, including the Friday PM commute. It is also going to be windy, which could cause some blowing snow across the area. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:
Today: Areas of fog before 1 p.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 35. North wind around 6 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind becoming east southeast 5 to 7 mph after midnight.
Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 4 p.m., then rain between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 5 p.m. High near 34. East southeast wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night: Snow. Low around 19. Blustery, with a north wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 7 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Blustery, with a north wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night: A chance of snow after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Thursday school closures and delays
(UPDATE) Andrew County Route T closure Friday
(UPDATE 12:52 p.m. Friday) – Crews working with BNSF Railway began work on the Andrew County Route T St. Joseph Sub railroad crossing Jan. 18.
Due to equipment issues the crews were unable to complete the work as scheduled and will return Jan. 22. They will close Route T from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. During the closure, motorists will need to use an alternate route.
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AMAZONIA, Mo. – Crews working with BNSF Railway plan to close Route T in Andrew County Friday, Jan. 18.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the road will be closed at the St. Joseph Sub crossing from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. During the closure, motorists will need to use an alternate route.
All scheduled roadwork is weather permitting and subject to change. 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 on this and other MoDOT projects, call 1-888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/northwest and view the online Traveler Information Map.
Chance of snow and freezing rain tonight
This morning, dense fog has lowered visibility to less than 1/4 mile and patchy freezing drizzle could lead to some slick spots. Conditions should improve by noon. Winter weather makes a return tonight into Thursday morning. This time though, we are expecting a little ice as well as snow. Therefore, travel may be hazardous tonight through Thursday morning’s commute. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:
Today: Areas of dense fog after 9 a.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 31. East wind around 6 mph.
Tonight: A chance of snow and freezing rain before 11 p.m., then a chance of snow between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m., then a chance of snow and freezing rain after 2 a.m. Patchy fog before 4 a.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 29. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday: A chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. East wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night: Snow. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday: Snow likely before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Sunday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 15.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Monday Night: A chance of snow and freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
3 hospitalized after SUV slides on ice, overturns in creek bed
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Three people were injured in an accident just after 8:30p.m. Tuesday in Livingston County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Ford Explorer driven by Matthew J. Pike, 36, Chillicothe, was westbound on County Road 230 three miles east of Chillicothe.
The driver lost control on the ice. The vehicle traveled off the road, struck a culvert and overturned into a creek bed.
Livingston County EMS transported passengers Leticia Citron, 30; Michelle L. Scott, 19, both of Chillicothe, and Scarlett R. Tripp, 32, Chula, to Hedrick Medical Center. Pike and two other passengers were not seriously injured. Only one occupant of the SUV was wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.
Four people declare candidacy for Board of Education
Four people declared candidacy for the Board of Education before the Tuesday filing deadline.
According to St. Joseph School District Director of Communications Bridget Blevins, the four who filed are Dr. Bryan Green, David W. Mason, Jr., Tami Pasley and Kenneth W. Reeder.
Board of Education elections take place April 2, 2019. There are two positions available with three-year terms.
680 KFEQ On Main Street In Falls City (1/15/19)
Amber Holle the Falls City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director joined KFEQ to talk about a kind of wrap up of the year 2018 in Falls City, NE. Listen to it below.