Jennifer Hall
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
Safe Haven
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Friday, Oct. 10, 2008
Tuscany: Three years and ... nothing
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
Friday, Oct. 3, 2008
Friday, Oct. 3, 2008
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
Residents already feeling pinch
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008
Friday, Sept. 26, 2008
Lofts at former Mead building just about ready
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008
Buchanan County Ag Expo Center could spur business growth
Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008
A cross-country romance
Friday, Sept. 19, 2008
Realtors association may get a new home
Friday, Sept. 19, 2008
Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008
Friday, Sept. 12, 2008
Benton coach opens training facility
Friday, Sept. 12, 2008
Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
Chick-Fil-A will not build at planned site
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008
Meet me Downtown
Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008
Friday, Aug. 29, 2008
Heroes come in small packages
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Friday, Aug. 22, 2008
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
It’s still a complicated issue
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008
Friday, Aug. 15, 2008
Friday, Aug. 15, 2008
Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008
Hoof & Horn begins to rebuild
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008
Monday, Aug. 11, 2008
Young Spenders
Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008
Penney’s to offer beauty boutique
Friday, Aug. 8, 2008
Hoof & Horn may reopen
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008
Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008
Friday, Aug. 1, 2008
Friday, Aug. 1, 2008
Bonnie and Clyde meet ... Dracula?
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008
A St. Joseph real estate agent has been named Salesperson of the Year by the Missouri Association of Realtors.
IHOP sign of progressMonday, Oct. 13, 2008
St. Joseph is only a demolition away from getting its IHOP. A sign for the International House of Pancakes popped up sometime last week yet the structure perched on the hillside doesn’t look like the usual blue and white eatery. That’s because it’s not.
Safe Haven
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008
As credit markets tumble, borrowers are seeking safe shelter in loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration. “It is the way to go,” said Jennifer Kneib, branch manager at First Horizon Home Loans, now MetLife Home Loans. “It’s a better, easier and cheaper route for people.”
Price Chopper, Homeland Food to become Apple Market storesSaturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Three St. Joseph grocery stores will become Apple Market stores.
By Nov. 1, Price Chopper and Homeland Food stores will change to Apple Market. Local owners Mike Decker and Todd Euler said they chose the Apple Market brand so that all three locations in St. Joseph could use the same format. Apple Market is affiliated with Associated Wholesale Grocers.
Friday, Oct. 10, 2008
Tony Bogart is a people person.
Tuscany: Three years and ... nothing
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
It’s been three years since Tuscany Village received tax-increment fund approval, and there is still no word of possible store construction.
“It’s obvious to anyone who drives by (Tuscany) that there isn’t anything going on there,” said Mike Hirter, a St. Joseph City Council member.
Although he was not on the council when it approved the TIF for Tuscany in September 2005, he has followed the project, located at Interstate 29 and North U.S. 169 Highway.
Friday, Oct. 3, 2008
The Crumbly Burger has replaced Maid-Rite. The new name may appropriately describe the loose meat sandwich, but new owner Stephanie McGarry said not much else will change. “We had to change the seasoning in the meat, but other than that, everything is still the same,” she said.
Still no word on mall tenantsFriday, Oct. 3, 2008
Less than two months away from Black Friday, and East Hills Shopping Center has no new announced tenants.
Chick-fil-A will begin construction in springWednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
St. Joseph is getting its Chick-fil-A.
Residents already feeling pinch
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008
The economy has local residents seeing red, and they see little hope from a $700 billion government Band-Aid.
“They should have done something a long time ago,” said Charmayne Conard.
The St. Joseph woman said that the urgent plea by President George W. Bush may be too little, too late.
Friday, Sept. 26, 2008
Collectors will wait with anticipation for a glass art signing at Rod’s Hallmark.
Lofts at former Mead building just about ready
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008
The former MeadWestvaco building is almost ready for new occupants.
Once known for the Big Chief tablet, the old factory on Mitchell Avenue is now home to an indoor track, atriums and a rooftop garden.
Developers and brothers Scott and Steve Foutch purchased the building in 2007 and have nearly completed refurbishing the almost 500,000-square-foot space.
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008
East Hills Shopping Center officials are closer to naming tenants and will be ready for the shopping season.
Missouri American explains requestTuesday, Sept. 23, 2008
A small group of citizens voiced big concerns over rising utility rates at a public hearing Monday.
“I don’t know how the working man can take it,” said John Phillips. Mr. Phillips, 70, said that he and other retirees struggle with the ever-rising cost of utilities, including water.
Buchanan County Ag Expo Center could spur business growth
Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008
St. Joseph is smack dab in the middle of America’s Heartland. So it’s no wonder that Buchanan County commissioners want to build an agricultural expo center on the east side of town.
“It has great merit,” said Ted Allison, president of the St. Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce. “I think the concept has so much benefit for not only the citizens in the area but the industries that we have here.”
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008
Developers might need to think twice on investments.
A cross-country romance
Friday, Sept. 19, 2008
“MIKE COWAN: ASPEN, COLORADO.” The name and address popped up on the screen like any other sales call Karen Cowan received on a daily basis. But this one was different.
“I liked the sound of his voice,” she said.
Realtors association may get a new home
Friday, Sept. 19, 2008
The St. Joseph Regional Association of Realtors says it is a good time to buy a new home and is taking its own advice.
Snorkel lays off 100 employeesSaturday, Sept. 13, 2008
Snorkel International laid off 100 workers at its Elwood, Kan., plant on Friday.
Snorkel lays off 100 employeesFriday, Sept. 12, 2008
Snorkel International laid off 100 workers at its Elwood, Kan., plant on Friday.
Snorkel’s parent company, England-based Tanfield Group, announced last month that it could lay off up to 125 workers by the end of September.
Benton coach opens training facility
Friday, Sept. 12, 2008
A longtime baseball coach is putting his skills to work.
Mike Musser, a teacher and coach at Benton High School, is opening The Sandlot. The training facility has batting cages, pitching mounds, practice stations and space for two full teams to practice at the same time.
Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008
East Hills Shopping Center is losing an original tenant on Sunday. Topsy’s Popcorn Shoppe will close its iconic snack shop in the mall.
“The mall isn’t trying to give me the boot or anything,” said owner David Wildman.
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008
A former St. Joseph pastor is using his personal experience with death to help others, but with a new twist.
KCP&L requests rate hikeSaturday, Sept. 6, 2008
KCP&L kept its word.
The utility company warned that electric rates would be increasing, regardless of its merger this summer with Aquila. For St. Joseph residential customers, monthly bills could go up by $10 per month by August 2009.
KCP&L filed a rate increase request that would be worth $257 million with the Missouri Public Service Commission and the Kansas Corporation Commission on Friday. The company wants to raise electric service rates in all five of its service areas.
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
KCP&L filed a rate increase request that would be worth $257 million with the Missouri Public Service Commission and the Kansas Corporation Commission on Friday.
A twist on rural America in a small townFriday, Sept. 5, 2008
David and Lori Hearn are business savvy. Coupled with their creativity and craftiness, it’s made them successful in Dearborn, Mo.
Chick-Fil-A will not build at planned site
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008
2nd restaurant decides not to build at Shoppes at North Village location.
Chick-fil-A pulls out of site at ShoppesThursday, Sept. 4, 2008
A prime location at The Shoppes at North Village is having trouble attracting a tenant.
Meet me Downtown
Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008
A proposed conference center has downtown excited.
The city of St. Joseph has plans for 35,000 square feet of usable space. The building would be located at the current Holiday Inn parking lot at Third and Felix streets. The conference center would have exhibit space, ballroom space and at least five meeting rooms. A skywalk would connect the much larger center with the existing St. Joseph Civic Arena.
Friday, Aug. 29, 2008
IHOP submitted plans with the city of St. Joseph this week for a new restaurant at 3804 N. Belt Highway, near Culver’s and Fritz’s Carwash. The city’s building development team is reviewing the plans.
Heroes come in small packages
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Kali Justice noticed her grandmother wasn’t moving. All alone, the 6- year-old stood over Linda Long’s body screaming, hoping someone would hear her.
Dealership rolls into MaryvilleFriday, Aug. 22, 2008
With more than 25 years of experience in the automotive industry, Todd Hill knows a good opportunity when he sees one. The St. Joseph man opened Tri-State Ford Lincoln Mercury in Maryville, Mo., on Monday.
Indictment of K.C. builder rattles neighborhoodWednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
A Kansas City home builder is facing federal indictments, leaving a St. Joseph neighborhood in limbo.
F. Jeffrey Miller owns Star Land & Development. The development company owns about 86 undeveloped properties in Thousand Oaks, a subdivision between Riverside and Leonard roads in southeast St. Joseph.
Mr. Miller is awaiting trial in a $25 million mortgage and loan fraud scheme. He faces eight counts of conspiracy, bank fraud, money laundering and criminal forfeiture. He was initially indicted on more than 70 counts of federal charges in 2006 stemming from alleged crimes between 1997 and 2004, according to a federal indictment. Several codefendants have pleaded guilty, but Mr. Miller and four business associates are still waiting for trial. No trial date has been set.
It’s still a complicated issue
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
Most days George Nance sees at least three trash trucks going though his neighborhood. Each stops at a different house on different days.
“You’d think there’d be an easier way,” he said.
Is there a more efficient system that could reduce the number of trucks rolling down the alleys and minimize the shock of gas prices on trash fleets? A municipal trash system is one option, but city officials, trash haulers and residents agree that it’s a complicated issue — especially in St. Joseph.
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
Buchanan County commissioners will not put a hotel/motel tax increase on the November ballot and delayed their timeline to construct a nearly $30 million agricultural expo center.
In their first public meeting with the city of St. Joseph, county commissioners said Monday they need to cultivate community support and raise private money before construction. For now, they’ve scratched any idea of a tax levy increase by 5 percent on the county’s hotel and motel rooms.
“There will be no tax on the November ballot,” said Eastern District County Commissioner Dan Hausman, one of the county’s main proponents for the Buchanan County Agri-Buisness Expo Center. “We’re not going to ask for a tax unless the community supports it.”
Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008
Former professional athletes will be at the East Hill Shopping Center this week for a sports show. The annual Sports Card & Collectibles Show, Aug. 22-24 at the mall will not only bring in sports fans but Christian Okoye and Brian McCrae.
Panera breaks breadFriday, Aug. 15, 2008
It was hard not to drool at the Panera Bread opening-day festivities this morning. From the second I walked in the door, my senses were overloaded. Not only were there almost wall to wall bagels, pastries, breads and cookies, but the smells of fresh brewed coffee, eggs and whipped frostings were overwhelming.
Let’s go ... VamanosFriday, Aug. 15, 2008
Ruth Matos and Brian Salmon had zero customers on the first day of business. Armed with a bus and bilingual skills, the St. Joseph couple hoped their new transportation business, Vamanos, would gain momentum. A few months later, they’ve gained a new building, employees, customers and a lot of trust.
Attorney urges caution when creating a trustThursday, Aug. 14, 2008
Misinformation can cost seniors.
Hoof & Horn begins to rebuild
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008
When a fire nearly destroyed an iconic restaurant last year, it tore apart a community. Now, that same community is rallying behind Roy Swope, owner of Hoof & Horn Steak House. Mr. Swope announced Monday that the restaurant will reopen, hopefully by Christmas, and that work will begin this week.
Hoof & Horn will rebuildMonday, Aug. 11, 2008
The Hoof & Horn Steak House will start to rebuild this week. “It’s been a rough year,” said Roy Swope, owner and operator of the restaurant. “We finally got the finances put together. It’s a relief we finally got the process over.”
Young Spenders
Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008
Connor Jacobson simply wanted to earn money for a car when he started mowing yards five years ago. Now he’s 17 years now old and has a car and plenty of cash.
“I realized how easy it was to make money,” he said.
Penney’s to offer beauty boutique
Friday, Aug. 8, 2008
J.C. Penney is undergoing some construction of its own during the renovation of East Hills Shopping Center. The department store is adding a 1,500 square foot Sephora store within its walls at East Hills.
Hoof & Horn may reopen
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008
Roy Swope’s hopes to reopen the Hoof & Horn Steakhouse are still alive. “We are just awaiting the final piece to the puzzle,” he said. “It’s always been the intention (to reopen) ... but we just kept running into stumbling blocks.”
Hoof & Horn may reopenTuesday, Aug. 5, 2008
Roy Swope’s hopes to reopen the Hoof & Horn Steakhouse are still alive.
“We are just awaiting the final piece to the puzzle,” he said. “It’s always been the intention (to reopen) ... but we just kept running into stumbling blocks.”
Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008
More than 700 customers lost telephone service Thursday after a contractor cut three AT&T phone lines at 10th and Hickory streets.
Hundreds affected by phone outageFriday, Aug. 1, 2008
More than 700 individuals and a handful of businesses lost their telephone service Thursday after a contractor cut three of AT&T phone lines, said Chelsey Ilten, a spokesperson for AT&T. The outage was centered around 10th and Hickory streets.
Couple open Inspiration HouseFriday, Aug. 1, 2008
David Page was at a loss when Crosslights closed last month.
Bonnie and Clyde meet ... Dracula?
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
When Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went on the run from law enforcement in the early 1930s, the last thing they thought they’d run into was Dracula. That’s the plot behind a feature-length horror flick filmed at St. Joseph’s Whiskey Mansion.
According to the movie’s official Web site, “Bonnie & Clyde Versus Dracula” combines the rough-and-tumble world of gangster outlaws with the violent Gothic atmosphere of a classic horror film.
“It will be fun for people to see,” said Olin Cox, owner of Whiskey Mansion.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Panera Bread will break bread on Aug. 15. The highly anticipated sandwich and bakery shop will open its doors at 6 a.m. and will officially cut into a six-foot-long baguette at 9:30 a.m.
