Clinton Thomas
Youths fuel interest in local history exhibits
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
Council to vote on Success By 6 funding
Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008
Council approves Boehringer expansion
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008
Friday, Nov. 14, 2008
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008
Friday, Nov. 7, 2008
Friday, Nov. 7, 2008
'Quiet zone' plan advances
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008
Youth lead strong county turnout
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008
Nature Center has ‘wow factor’
Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008
Friday, Oct. 31, 2008
Crews work to convert streets to 2-way traffic
Friday, Oct. 31, 2008
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008
Drill, baby, drill
Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008
Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008
Friday, Oct. 17, 2008
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008
Volunteers lend a hand
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
Gazing into the future
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
Snorkel to close plant for week in late October
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
Bear down
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008
Monday, Sept. 22, 2008
Farm vote swings on ethanol
Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008
Kids compete in miniature ‘Tour’
Monday, Sept. 8, 2008
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008
Friday, Aug. 29, 2008
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008
Field day gives farmers tips on cutting expenses
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Monday, Aug. 25, 2008
Little beauties show up at mall
Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008
Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
Monday, Aug. 18, 2008
Youths fuel interest in local history exhibits
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
It’s never too early to learn a little local history.
The Community Action Partnership of Greater St. Joseph brought families to the Remington Nature Center of St. Joseph on Wednesday as part of its Early Head Start program.
Early Head Start helps develop cognitive and motor skills in children younger than 3 who meet certain income guidelines.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
A plan to review the St. Joseph City Charter has started to take shape.
Council OKs $200,000 for United Way programTuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
The United Way’s Success By 6 program received a $200,000 boost from the St. Joseph City Council on Monday.
Council to vote on Success By 6 funding
Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008
Money lost at the local casino could soon give young children a head start in their education. The St. Joseph City Council will decide whether to approve a $200,000 donation to the United Way’s Success By 6 program at 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall. The money will come from the Riverboat Gaming Fund. At least one council member worries the amount could leave other city projects underfunded. When the council discussed the issue at its previous meeting, Bill Falkner asked if the city could donate $50,000 per year for five years instead of paying a $200,000 lump sum.
Council approves Boehringer expansion
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008
The animal health industry is making another big move in St. Joseph.
The St. Joseph City Council will vote on a resolution Monday to voice its support and approve an agreement to issue $160 million in industrial revenue bonds for an expansion at Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc.
The proposed expansion will create 124 full-time jobs between 2009 and 2013 with a local investment of nearly $130 million.
Friday, Nov. 14, 2008
No alarms and no surprises.
State audit draft now in city’s handsTuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
After months of waiting, St. Joseph city officials will soon learn the results of the state audit that began in early 2007.
The City Council and city staff will hold a closed meeting Wednesday with representatives from Missouri State Auditor Susan Montee’s office at City Hall. City Manager Vince Capell said he already has a copy of what will be presented, and now the city must decide who will craft responses.
A spokesperson from Ms. Montee’s office confirmed it would conduct an exit interview with the council and present a draft report outlining the results of the state’s audit of city finances at 5 p.m. Wednesday in the Mayor’s office at City Hall.
Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008
A Kansas woman was sentenced to more than 15 years in prison Friday for the second-degree murder of her newborn son in June 2007.
Tamara Sue Kostman, 22, was sentenced to 15 years, six months by Judge John Weingart in Doniphan County District Court. She will receive credit for 416 days served in the Doniphan County jail while she awaited trial.
Ms. Kostman pleaded no contest to the charge Sept. 17. Prosecutors said that Ms. Kostman suffocated her son, Dillon Kostman Trant, when she stuffed a washcloth into his mouth June 19, 2007. Law enforcement found Dillon’s body hidden among clothes at her residence in Shady Hollows Apartments in Troy, where she lived with Derek Trant, who was her boyfriend and Dillon’s father.
Friday, Nov. 7, 2008
A Doniphan County woman was sentenced to more than 15 years in prison for the second-degree murder of her newborn son in June 2007.
Family finds small ways to remember daughterFriday, Nov. 7, 2008
On Saturday morning, the Griswolds will celebrate 7-year-old Marissa’s birthday the same way they have for the past five years.
'Quiet zone' plan advances
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008
Dreams of a Downtown quiet zone could come true in the near future. The St. Joseph City Council’s Planning & Zoning Committee reviewed plans Wednesday that would let railroad traffic travel past Downtown businesses without blowing their horns.
Youth lead strong county turnout
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008
Buchanan County voters can look back at Nov. 4 as a day when they helped make history.
Nature Center now fully fundedTuesday, Nov. 4, 2008
The doors are open, and better yet, they’re paid for.
Two days after the Remington Nature Center of St. Joseph held its grand opening, the St. Joseph City Council shuffled the final financial paperwork for the museum. Capital Improvement Program funds totaling $82,605 were moved from their planned use at the Munchenberger Center to the Nature Center, where the need was more immediate. The council approved the funding 9-0.
The funds were not needed for the Munchenberger Center project because it was not expected to begin this year. CIP funding for the Nature Center did not exceed its planned $1.5 million mark, as the city did not spend all of the allocated money in the previous fiscal year.
Nature Center has ‘wow factor’
Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008
After months of waiting, the Remington Nature Center of St. Joseph is packed with exhibits and ready to open its doors.
The Nature Center’s grand opening is today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1502 McArthur Drive. Admission is free.
Some changes are so recent, city parks and recreation director Bill McKinney can’t point them out on the most current blueprints without drawing a few new lines.
Friday, Oct. 31, 2008
A dip in the economy has put many St. Joseph residents in a financial bind.
As for the city itself, much larger money issues could loom ahead.
Crews work to convert streets to 2-way traffic
Friday, Oct. 31, 2008
Get out of that left lane.
Three Downtown streets will switch from one-way to two-way traffic on Sunday. Faraon and Jules streets will each run two-way from Third Street to Ninth Street. Traffic on Ninth Street will travel two-way from Hall Street to Jules Street.
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008
An effort to attribute controversial online comments to St. Joseph City Manager Vince Capell appears to have died on the vine.
Drill, baby, drill
Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008
Every windmill that grows into the horizon grabs the northwest corner of Missouri another piece of alternative energy notoriety.
With one look across the sky, residents see their contribution to the nation’s energy supply. For those who keep their eyes closer to the ground — and know where to look — signs remain from an older energy boom.
A handful of oil wells have teetered up-and-down for more than six decades in Atchison County. Geologists know of two oil fields in the county and speculate that more await discovery.
Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008
With the oil debate focused on offshore reserves and Middle Eastern sheiks, a fresh idea has emerged near the Missouri-Kansas border.
Missouri oil.
A Canadian company, Megawest Energy Corp., sold its first barrel of Missouri oil in August. Pat McCarron, vice president of operations for Megawest, gets excited when he shows visitors the new project.
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008
The St. Joseph City Charter could face a few revisions in the upcoming months, but one change will be notably absent. The City Council’s Charter Review Committee voted 9-4 Monday that it would not review the city’s council-manager form of government. Some people had speculated that the committee might suggest changes that would eliminate or weaken the position of city manager. City Manager Vince Capell was brief in his response to the committee’s vote.
Small tax brings big stormTuesday, Oct. 21, 2008
A business that pays a special tax for 17 years should have something to show for it.
Nature Center to open Nov. 1Friday, Oct. 17, 2008
With a row of cars out front and a crowd of people on the porch, the Remington Nature Center of St. Joseph looked like it was open for business.
A family walked across the bridge and admired the native wetlands that surround the building. Then they asked the question members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board have heard for months.
“Is it open yet?” the family asked.
“Not yet,” a board member said. “Come back Nov. 1.”
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008
St. Joseph City Manager Vince Capell came to the Law Enforcement Center armed for an argument.
But when he passed out a stack of reports that outlined why he wanted an independent audit of the LEC Commission’s finances, something different happened. Everybody in the room agreed with him.
The commission unanimously approved Mr. Capell’s audit request Tuesday. The process could begin as early as January 2009.
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008
When a developer mentions tax increment financing, many people expect a plea for a handout to follow shortly.
When Mayor Ken Shearin saw that wasn’t the case, he leaned back in his chair and let out a sigh of relief.
Ken Boone, a land use consultant working for Buchanan County, visited the city’s planning and zoning committee Monday to give a five-year update on the North County Shoppes TIF agreement.
Volunteers lend a hand
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
The church has left the building. Volunteers from more than a dozen local churches carried their catch phrase into the streets Sunday to complete service projects across St. Joseph. Some congregations held early services, while others simply moved the sermon into the community.
Gazing into the future
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
The kids never knew St. Joseph had so much to offer. Sophomores from around Northwest Missouri attended My Success on Wednesday — a two-day career fair hosted by the St. Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce at Civic Arena.
Snorkel to close plant for week in late October
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008
Snorkel International’s plant in Elwood, Kan., will shut down for one week in late October, according to a statement released Tuesday. The company plans to bring production capacity in line with current market demand during the outage. Production will cease for five business days, starting Oct. 27. The plant will reopen on Nov. 3.
Snorkel to shut down for 1 weekTuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
Snorkel International’s plant in Elwood, Kan., will shut down for one week in late October, according to a statement released Tuesday. Production will cease for five business days, starting Oct. 27. The plant will reopen on Nov. 3. The company plans to adjust production capacity during the outage to meet declining market demand.
Street lamp collapses, falling on man's truckMonday, Oct. 6, 2008
Talk about a bad break
Saving tree seedsSunday, Oct. 5, 2008
Dedicated gardeners are often people who love to try new things. New plants, new varieties of familiar plants, new techniques ... they are always looking for a better way to grow a garden, orchard, or landscape plants. Often this experimental nature expresses itself in starting woody plants from seed. This not only provides plants at a very low cost, but gives a greater sense of accomplishment, having raised the plant from a seedling.
Sick days a prime concern of striking MGP workersThursday, Oct. 2, 2008
ATCHISON, Kan. — If there’s one thing worse than getting sick, it’s working sick.
Teva strengthens St. Joe tiesWednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
One of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies came to an important realization Tuesday.
Voters will decide on clean energy initiativeWednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
The November election always gives voters the standard ballot box decisions.
Bear down
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008
In a struggling economy, saving money for retirement can be a real bear. Older workers worry that the market will scramble their nest egg. New investors can’t figure out why their monthly 401(k) balance goes down instead of up.
Festival ends with car giveawayMonday, Sept. 22, 2008
Betsy Conover won’t forget her first trip to the Southside Fall Festival. Mrs. Conover made the drive from Stanberry after she won a radio contest that gave her — and more than 70 other people — a chance at a new car from Q Country 92.7 and Anderson Kia on Sunday.
Farm vote swings on ethanol
Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008
Farmers in red Case tractors plant split red wheat each fall in Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri. Every four years, those farmers head for the ballot box to vote for president. In recent elections, they have voted red.
But in extreme circumstances, a loyal Case customer might trade in his red tractor for John Deere green. For the right price, a red wheat grower could switch to yellow corn. And on a certain issue, a red voter could cast a blue ballot.
Ethanol will force farmers to make a tough choice on Nov. 4.
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008
A brief word of advice for those charitable souls who have gathered items from their closet to send to people affected by Hurricane Ike: Don’t.
Kevin Kirby, executive director of the Midland Empire Chapter of the American Red Cross, said people should resist the urge to send food, clothing or other items to the disaster area. Texas Red Cross chapters stocked up on supplies in advance, so why force a volunteer to sort through an extra truckload of old clothes when they could be handing out food? To make matters more difficult, the warehouses that normally store supplies are currently filled with people.
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008
Labor organizations, environmental advocates and academic researchers banded together Tuesday to present an idea that could boost the economy and save the environment.
Kids compete in miniature ‘Tour’
Monday, Sept. 8, 2008
Kobe Montgomery didn’t want to lose to big brother Kaeden.
In a prelude to today’s Tour of Missouri, kids like the Montgomerys raced around Civic Center Park on Sunday for bragging rights, a free drink and plain old fun. The winners — every rider in the field — even got gold medals.
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008
Farmers have a lot to live up to. Last year’s bin-busting corn crop was the largest in the nation’s history. But can they do it again?
United Way has high hopesFriday, Sept. 5, 2008
It’ll take more than a dip in the economy to slow down the United Way of Greater St. Joseph Inc.’s fundraising campaign.
Representatives of the local charity told an audience of more than 300 people Thursday that it had raised $804,398 toward its $3.55 million goal during the United Way Kickoff Breakfast at Ramada Inn.
Perhaps more impressive, the United Way raised its goal by $100,000 from last year.
Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008
Triumph Foods has made a name for itself. Not only in St. Joseph, but in places like China, Russia and Japan.
Triumph and its marketing partner, Seaboard Foods, are responsible for 10 percent of the United States’ world pork exports, according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation. The total includes more than 30 percent of the country’s exports to Mexico and more than 20 percent of the fresh chilled products sent to Japan. In all, Triumph saw a 43 percent increase in exports through the first half of 2008.
Strong export sales have fueled $15 million worth of expansions at the plant in St. Joseph. Expanded equilibration bays and new CO2 stunning allow for more efficient processing in the plant, while a new freezer facility improves Triumph’s ability to store product.
Friday, Aug. 29, 2008
KANSAS CITY — Fuel costs have given many drivers reason to dream of fuel sipping hybrids, hydrogen fuel cells and cars that you plug in to the wall.
Graves talks Farm Bill at visitThursday, Aug. 28, 2008
Congressman Sam Graves’ latest trip to St. Joseph felt more like a lunch among friends than a bid for votes.
Field day gives farmers tips on cutting expenses
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
CORNING, Mo. — With grain prices and costs at high levels, farmers have plenty of incentive to make sure they’re squeezing every last dollar of profit out of their fields.
Revved up for charity: Auto show raises fundsMonday, Aug. 25, 2008
Triumph Foods played host to a different kind of hog Sunday.
Little beauties show up at mall
Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008
The only thing bigger than Mackenzie Davis’ smile was the trophy she held (or tried to hold) in her arms. Mackenzie topped a field of 54 girls for the title of Little Miss East Hills on Saturday at East Hills Shopping Center.
Labor report adds historical perspective to economic pinchThursday, Aug. 21, 2008
Monthly bank statements only confirm what Mark Anderson already knows. He’s worse off than he was a year ago. Mr. Anderson didn’t lose his job. No family members fell ill and went to the hospital. He can’t think of any large, unexpected expense that would have set him back financially. Bank accounts don’t dwindle all by themselves. So what’s the problem?
Snorkel to lay off up to 125 workers by late SeptemberTuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
The tough economy soon will get tougher for some employees at a local manufacturing plant.
Snorkel International has announced that it will lay off up to 125 workers by the end of September at its factory in Elwood, Kan.
The move is a reaction to decreased demand for the company’s aerial lift trucks, according to Dan Jenkins, spokesman for Snorkel’s parent company, England-based Tanfield Group. Mr. Jenkins said increased costs in the construction industry have slowed many projects, which had led contractors to order fewer Snorkel products.
Monday, Aug. 18, 2008
Snorkel International has announced that it will lay off up to 125 workers by the end of September at its factory in Elwood, Kan. The move is a reaction to decreased demand for the company’s aerial lift trucks, according to Dan Jenkins, spokesman for Snorkel’s parent company, the Tanfield Group. Mr. Jenkins said increased costs in the construction industry have slowed many projects, which leads to fewer contractors ordering Snorkel products.
