A layer of fog obscures the Missouri River and its environs Friday as Kay Siebler takes her morning run along the riverfront trail. Ms. Siebler says she likes the riverfront this time of year because she usually has few human encounters. Northwest Missouri can expect partly cloudy skies and high temperatures in the upper 50s Saturday. // Click here to purchase
Gary Rapp says his days revolve around trying to get a job in order to pay his child support. He used to work at a temp service, but when he was released from jail on nonsupport charges in August, the jobs dried up. ‘There’s really just nothing out there if you ain’t got a degree’ he says. Without the Open Door Food Kitchen and Catholic Charities, Mr. Rapp says he would be ‘up a creek without a paddle.’ // Click here to purchase
Meredith Hauck, left and Erin Curtin chat with people at the St. Joseph Business Summit following their presentation about utilizing social media in business. // Click here to purchase
Missouri Department of Conservation Agent Darby Niswonger inspects a fingerling pallid sturgeon before releasing it in the Missouri River Wednesday morning. The sturgeon is an endangered species that the Conservation Department is trying to bring back in the natural ecosystem. // Click here to purchase
Charlotte Richey waits with her mother, Meghan, to check out books at the East Hills Library. Budget cuts have caused a shortage of library staff and longer waits for help. // Click here to purchase
Brad Arn’s twin daughters Molleigh and Malloree unveil the memorial to their father, placed at 22nd and Calhoun streets, the scene of his death in 1998. // Click here to purchase
Andrea Campbell made a trip from Mound City to buy some bar stools at Home Style Furniture and Flooring. The Shop St. Joseph program begins Nov. 17. // Click here to purchase
An explosion rocked the Ag Processing plant early Friday, damaging an extensive area when an external hydrogen tank blew to pieces. // Click here to purchase
An explosion rocked the AGP plant at 3:19 a.m. Thursday damaging an extensive area when an external hydrogen tank blew to pieces. // Click here to purchase
Larry Jackson speaks to the coffin of his brother Sgt. Issac Jackson during funeral services Wednesday afternoon. ‘I really, truly hope that someday I can make you as proud as you have made me. You are my hero, and I love you,’ he said. Hundreds of people turned out to pay their last respects to the soldier killed last week in Afghanistan. // Click here to purchase
The remains of Army Sgt. Issac Jackson arrive at Kansas City International Airport Tuesday afternoon. The 27-year-old infantryman was returned to his home soil, having been killed in action in Afghanistan last week. Mr. Jackson’s funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. today in the Lathrop High School gymnasium. // Click here to purchase
Larry Helfery finishes filling out a ballot Tuesday morning as St. Joseph residents cast their votes in the November eleciton. // Click here to purchase
Dave Gall, president of the St. Joseph big brothers big sisters jokes with Amy Goddard and Susie Campbell Monday morning following a ribbon citting ceremany. // Click here to purchase
Mel Sidebottom isn’t concerned about coming up with $15 for a licensing fee so she can continue bartending at the Felix Street Pub. ‘I feel bad for all those convenience store people though,’ she said Monday night from behind the bar. // Click here to purchase
