Ray Scherer
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
Monday, Nov. 17, 2008
Monday, Nov. 17, 2008
Monday, Nov. 17, 2008
'The Forgotten War'
Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008
Going big for their vets
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
Communities plan Veterans Day observances
Monday, Nov. 10, 2008
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008
Brockovich talks tumors in Cameron
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008
Brockovich joins probe into tumors
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008
Monday, Oct. 27, 2008
Monday, Oct. 27, 2008
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008
Fallen trooper honored with memorial highway
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008
Monday, Oct. 20, 2008
Monday, Oct. 20, 2008
‘Joe the Plumber’ said to represent other trades’ woes
Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008
Newest justice calls Atchison County home
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008
Tour far ‘surpassed our expectations,’ Kinder says
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Friday, Oct. 10, 2008
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
Worth County Courthouse prepares for new roof
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008
Friday, Oct. 3, 2008
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
Which bad bridges should be fixed first?
Monday, Sept. 29, 2008
Monday, Sept. 29, 2008
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008
Friday, Sept. 26, 2008
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008
Monday, Sept. 22, 2008
Deputies find stolen monkeys at scene
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008
Demand for blood lead tests rises
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008
Agencies collect water samples in Cameron
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008
Monday, Sept. 15, 2008
Transportation officials breathe a sigh of relief
Monday, Sept. 15, 2008
Friday, Sept. 12, 2008
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
Harrison County ranked first in Northwest Missouri totals for the opening weekend of firearms deer season, the Missouri Department of Conservation said Monday.
The county’s total of 1,254 deer checked in compares to its 2007 first-weekend count of 1,078. Nodaway County was second with 1,199 deer, compared to 964 in the 2007 opener. Other deer totals by number are as follows: Daviess County, 1,168; Livingston, 892; Mercer, 883; Gentry, 771; Grundy, 729; Caldwell, 716; Atchison, 662; Andrew, 611; Holt, 554; Clinton, 490; Worth, 397; and Buchanan, 391.
Caldwell County had 84 fewer deer checked in for the first weekend compared to 2007. Buchanan County’s total represents a decrease of 40 deer from last year.
Monday, Nov. 17, 2008
Harrison County ranked first in Northwest Missouri totals for the opening weekend of firearms deer season, the Missouri Department of Conservation said Monday.
Chili for a good causeMonday, Nov. 17, 2008
Special Olympics competitors, their parents and volunteers gathered Sunday in a longstanding spirit of friendship and preparation for state athletic events.
Eagle Days events set for Squaw CreekMonday, Nov. 17, 2008
Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge will hold its 30th annual Eagle Days celebration Dec. 6 and 7.
'The Forgotten War'
Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008
Omissions and misconceptions still prevail in American history books and today’s culture when it comes to recalling those who fought in the Korean War. Several St. Joseph men who fought in the war discussed their thoughts during this, the 55th anniversary year of the signing of the armistice. To them, the Korean War is still best known by its forlorn moniker: “The Forgotten War." Frank Flesher — who served as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army — listed two reasons for the war’s persistent anonymity.
KDOT to halt bid lettings for 2 monthsThursday, Nov. 13, 2008
TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation announced Wednesday it will suspend most construction project bid lettings for December and January.
Going big for their vets
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008
ROCK PORT, Mo. — Mary Lee, Charlene Didlo and Dwayne Hall began an emotional Veterans Day vigil Tuesday afternoon outside the Atchison County Memorial Building.
Ms. Lee and Ms. Didlo, both of Tarkio, Mo., were searching for the engraved name of Ms. Lee’s late husband, Charles W. Lee, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A short time later, Mr. Hall, visiting from Altus, Okla., tried to locate the name of his father, Howard Hall, who served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
All three and many others made a trek to the new $200,000 Walk of Honor adjacent to the Memorial Building. Hundreds of residents gathered at the site to help dedicate the walk, a monument featuring more than 2,600 granite bricks that honor the county’s deceased and living veterans.
“This is an ongoing project,” said Dan Fries, president of the Memorial Building Foundation’s board of directors. “It’s expandable.”
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
MARYVILLE, Mo. — A second defendant in the death of a Nodaway County short-order cook was sentenced to prison Monday.
Communities plan Veterans Day observances
Monday, Nov. 10, 2008
Several Northwest Missouri communities have plans to observe Veterans Day on Tuesday with parades, memorial dedications and other special honors. In St. Joseph, the annual Veterans Day Parade is set for 2 p.m. Downtown, said Frank Flesher, a local veterans leader who is also director of the National Military Heritage Museum.
Espey upset after four termsWednesday, Nov. 5, 2008
Longtime Nodaway County Sheriff Ben Espey soon will leave an office he has held onto since 1993.
Wedlock, Panning vie for sheriffThursday, Oct. 30, 2008
OREGON, Mo. — Both candidates in the Holt County sheriff’s race seek to make law enforcement more visible to those they protect.
Incumbent Worth County sheriff faces two challengersWednesday, Oct. 29, 2008
GRANT CITY, Mo. — Incumbent Worth County Sheriff Neal “Bear” Groom is attempting to fend off two challengers in next Tuesday’s election.
Brockovich talks tumors in Cameron
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008
Erin Brockovich, made famous by the advocate movie bearing her name, talked to citizens of Cameron Monday night about the numerous cases of brain tumors reported there.
Brockovich joins probe into tumors
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008
Famed environmental activist Erin Brockovich formally became involved Monday in efforts to uncover a cause for brain tumors plaguing several Northwest Missouri counties.
Missing Clinton Co. teens found OK in IowaMonday, Oct. 27, 2008
Two missing teenagers from Clinton County were found alive and well Sunday afternoon in Iowa. The parents of Christina Alley, 14, and Levi Carlson, 16, made plans to head to the state in the evening to pick up their children, Maj. John Farmer told the News-Press.
Regional cities score high at state betterment contestMonday, Oct. 27, 2008
A number of regional cities took honors at the recent Missouri Community Betterment conference in Jefferson City.
Livingston Co. sheriff’s race focuses on safetySaturday, Oct. 25, 2008
CHILLICOTHE, Mo. — The incumbent Livingston County sheriff, proud of his record, faces an election challenger basing her campaign for communities and against drugs.
Fallen trooper honored with memorial highway
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008
A community remembered a fallen Missouri State Highway Patrol officer Monday for his devotion to public safety and youth baseball. A ceremony at the King City American Legion building unveiled road signs honoring Cpl. Henry C. “Hank” Bruns — a 41-year-old member of Troop H who died in the line of duty in February 1987 from a traffic crash. The wreck occurred on Missouri Highway 6 in Buchanan County.
Incumbent sheriff challenged in Clinton Co.Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008
PLATTSBURG, Mo. — Budget matters have dominated the Clinton County sheriff’s race this fall.
Highland group honored for effortsMonday, Oct. 20, 2008
Volunteers for a Highland, Kan., group have been honored for helping organize a five-day sesquicentennial celebration for the community.
Corvette show brings out enthusiastsMonday, Oct. 20, 2008
Dr. Solon Haynes is so proud of his 1958 Corvett convertible that he took it out for a spin Sunday in honor of its 50th birthday.
‘Joe the Plumber’ said to represent other trades’ woes
Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008
Questions about taxes, owning a small business and salaries filter all the way from “Joe the Plumber” to the lives of plumbers in Joetown itself.
The recent pop culture and political phenomenon of Joe the Plumber has raised questions about the blue-collar needs of the common person this election season. Others seemed to readily identify when Joe Wurzelbacher, of Holland, Ohio, asked John McCain and Barack Obama whose tax plan would suit him the best.
Newest justice calls Atchison County home
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008
ROCK PORT, Mo. — Zel Fischer made clear his intentions to become a Missouri Supreme Court justice 20 years ago as a law clerk.
On Wednesday, Mr. Fischer realized his ambition when Gov. Matt Blunt selected him to fill a vacancy on the state’s highest court left by departing Justice Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. Mr. Blunt made the announcement before the associate judge and a crowd of well-wishers gathered on the Atchison County Courthouse lawn.
He is the first Atchison County resident ever appointed to the Supreme Court.
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008
An Atchison County judge has received a position on the Missouri Supreme Court.
Tour far ‘surpassed our expectations,’ Kinder says
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008
The reviews are in — September’s Tour of Missouri bicycle race infused St. Joseph with visitors and cash and electronically linked spectators across the globe.
Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, who helped prepare the area for the influx of cyclists and supporters on Sept. 8, called the tour a tremendous success. He told a small gathering at City Hall Tuesday afternoon that the tour’s Stage One translated into $703,332 in tourist spending and 4,200 visitors to St. Joseph.
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
A group of Northwest Missouri senior citizens recently helped set priority bills during the 35th annual session of the state’s Silver Haired Legislature in Jefferson City.
Longtime sheriff faces challengeSaturday, Oct. 11, 2008
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Longtime Nodaway County Sheriff Ben Espey still enjoys the job that former deputy Darren White covets in the upcoming election.
Still waiting, worryingFriday, Oct. 10, 2008
State health officials announced Thursday night their research did not pinpoint any concerns for brain tumors or brain cancer in four Northwest Missouri counties.
That finding, however, still did not allay the worries of one geographic portion of the inquiry — the city of Cameron. After a presentation, officials declined to answer why numerous tumor cases have been uncovered in the city itself.
The meeting at the United Methodist Church was called to unveil the results of cancer inquiries conducted in the wake of reported tumors in Cameron and the surrounding area. Soil and water tests did not reveal any health concerns linked to the tumors.
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
JEFFERSON CITY — An Atchison County associate judge — one of three nominees to fill a vacancy on the Missouri Supreme Court — will meet with Gov. Matt Blunt this afternoon.
Worth County Courthouse prepares for new roof
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
GRANT CITY, Mo. — Worth County officials are moving ahead with plans to reroof their historic courthouse. A contract for a slate roof over the 1898 courthouse — the county’s third such structure — is near approval, said Presiding Commissioner Bill Mozingo.
Trenton preps for Missouri DayMonday, Oct. 6, 2008
The city of Trenton will host its 24th annual Missouri Day Festival the weekend of Oct. 18 and 19.
A rockin’ good time at the riverSunday, Oct. 5, 2008
Patsy Simerly and her family will have to wait a bit longer to find out what treasures can be discovered inside the Remington Nature Center of St. Joseph.
Official says loss of funds could set back effortsSaturday, Oct. 4, 2008
The Buchanan County Drug Strike Force’s leader is already expressing concerns on the potential impact of lost funding in the year ahead.
Capt. Mike Donaldson issued a press release to local media Friday afternoon stating that the U.S. Senate’s defeat of a law enforcement funding program could harm the Strike Force’s mission. Money from the Byrne/JAG (Justice Assistance Grant) program, Mr. Donaldson said, is the leading revenue source for local drug task forces and violent gang enforcement efforts.
Friday, Oct. 3, 2008
Genny Norton touched computer screens, heard sirens wail and otherwise handled frantic 911 calls with ease Thursday afternoon.
Ms. Norton, who is a communications center shift supervisor, is among the first St. Joseph Police Department personnel to operate new all-digital computer technology that aims to better locate the origin of 911 calls.
The switch officially occurred Wednesday morning, following the installation of hardware and software from Plant CML, a California firm that specializes in computer-aided dispatch systems.
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
A recent dip in gas prices is having a calming effect on people at the pumps, despite other worries over the economy.
For St. Joseph, AAA reported an average price of a gallon of unleaded fuel at $3.26, a decrease of 29 cents for the past month. At some stations, gas was selling for less than $3.20 a gallon.
That news was welcomed by customers Richard Wells and Carolyn Druba, who spent their money and part of their Wednesday afternoon filling up on the Belt Highway.
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
OREGON, Mo. — A former Forest City, Mo., clerk was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty the month before to stealing from city hall.
Famous activist to speak in CameronWednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
CAMERON, Mo. — Activist Erin Brockovich will speak later this month to residents worried about a cluster of brain tumors that has appeared in their area.
Which bad bridges should be fixed first?
Monday, Sept. 29, 2008
Northwest Missouri’s poorest bridges will be improved in the future, but the process of deciding what comes first remains to be done.
Leadership class taking applicationsMonday, Sept. 29, 2008
Leadership Northwest Missouri is accepting applications for its upcoming 2009 class.
Caldwell County sheriff candidates seek community presenceSunday, Sept. 28, 2008
Both candidates competing to become the next sheriff of Caldwell County say they want to reach out to all communities that may have been ignored in the past.
Doniphan County Republicans to suggest new commissionerFriday, Sept. 26, 2008
TROY, Kan. — Republicans in Doniphan County have set the process to recommend a replacement for outgoing commission chairman Artie Lucas.
Newspaper publisher pledges to rebuild after suspicious fireWednesday, Sept. 24, 2008
MAYSVILLE, Mo. — Terry Pearl knew community support would be easy to come by after a fire destroyed his newspaper and home in early July.
Reception to honor longtime judgeMonday, Sept. 22, 2008
A reception will be held Thursday to honor Atchison County, Kan., District Judge Philip Lacey. Mr. Lacey, who has served on the bench of the First Judicial District for 16 years, will retire effective Oct. 1.
Deputies find stolen monkeys at scene
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008
AGENCY, Mo. — Few people in southern Buchanan County have known that two stolen monkeys have been living among them. The pre-dawn recovery of the pigtailed macaques soon became the curious lunchtime talk of Agency, Mo., near where the animals were found. The primates were found living at a rural residence near Agency. Deputies discovered the monkeys while they were responding to a domestic disturbance call at the residence late Thursday, said Sgt. Mark Brock of the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department. Both Abby and Nicholas, as dubbed by their owner Dana Savorelli, seemed to be in mostly good health. Abby, however, does have a cold with a raspy cough and is taking antibiotics.
Mother pleads no contest in infant’s deathThursday, Sept. 18, 2008
TROY, Kan. — A Doniphan County woman pleaded no contest Wednesday morning to the second-degree murder of her newborn son in June 2007.
Tamara Sue Kostman, 22, entered the plea in Doniphan County District Court before Judge John Weingart. An agreement between prosecutors and the defense reduced a first-degree murder charge that had originally been filed against Ms. Kostman.
Demand for blood lead tests rises
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008
Don and Shirley Wathen are accustomed to sharing the latest updates in matters relating to their health. Tuesday was no different, as Mr. Wathen waited for his wife to return with results of a free blood lead test at the First Christian Church in Cameron, Mo. Mrs. Wathen was diagnosed in January with a cancerous cyst on her neck, Mr. Wathen said.
Agencies collect water samples in Cameron
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008
Brain tumor patient Steve Helms wants to know the root cause of his continual tiredness and life-threatening condition.
A team of federal and state government employees descended on Cameron Monday in a bid to ascertain an answer for Mr. Helms and others in the area — both victims of tumors and their family members.
“They haven’t really answered anything yet,” Mr. Helms said between chores on his 40-acre farm just north of the city. “I’m losing all the feeling in my hands.”
Monday, Sept. 15, 2008
The Brown County Commission has scheduled public meetings to inform residents about a proposed new jail to be located in Hiawatha, Kan.
Transportation officials breathe a sigh of relief
Monday, Sept. 15, 2008
Last week’s actions by Congress to transfer $8 billion into the federal highway trust fund has brought relief to worried area transportation officials.
22 frankfurters crown a championFriday, Sept. 12, 2008
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Ray Russell’s redundancy strategy defeated Jesse McClintock’s empty stomach approach in a hot dog eating contest Thursday night.
