St. Joseph News-Press
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Andrew County faces huge insurance increases
Friday, Nov. 21, 2008
SAVANNAH, Mo. — Huge increases in the cost of employee health insurance may cause some sleepless nights for the Andrew County commissioners.
Deputies locate stolen vehicleFriday, Nov. 21, 2008
The recovery of an abandoned minivan could provide clues into a home invasion earlier this week in Andrew County.
Arrest made in convenience store robberyFriday, Nov. 21, 2008
Police arrested one person after two men robbed Wood’s Mini Mart on 1334 Frederick Ave. Thursday afternoon.
Northwest women host Winstead-Reeves ClassicThursday, Nov. 20, 2008
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Northwest Missouri State begins its 2008-09 home season tonight when it hosts the Winstead-Reeves Classic.
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
Newcomers dominate the Missouri Western and Northwest Missouri State men’s teams.
That’s why this weekend’s Hillyard Classic at MWSU Fieldhouse should provide fans — and their respective coaches — an excellent chance to evaluate the newest Griffons and Bearcats.
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
A St. Joseph teacher and student were selected as two of People magazine’s 2008 “Heroes of the Year.” Alferd Williams and Alesia Hamilton, from Edison Elementary School, both received the annual award.
Snorkel to cut 185 jobsThursday, Nov. 20, 2008
Snorkel International could lay off approximately half of its current work force by Jan. 6, according to the company.
Three suspects at largeThursday, Nov. 20, 2008
Robbers rousted an elderly couple in an Amazonia home early Wednesday morning.
Van hits electric poleThursday, Nov. 20, 2008
An accident tied up traffic on 22nd and Holman streets for 45 minutes after a van struck a utility pole.
Girl injured in Thursday wreck remains in critical conditionWednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A young girl hurt in a truck and Jeep accident last week remained hospitalized at Children’s Mercy Hospital on Tuesday.
Legend's Senior Golf Tee TimesTuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
Legend's Senior Golf Tee Times
Local Men's Basketball ResultsTuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
Local Men's Basketball Results
Tuesday's Prep SportsTuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
Tuesday's Prep Sports
Semi strikes two vehicles on I-229Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
Traffic was diverted on southbound U.S. Interstate 229 for more than an hour Monday evening after a large outdoor child’s playhouse blew out the bed of a pickup. There were no injuries.
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
Municipal court, Nov. 18, 2008
Special Olympics raises $1,610 for fall sportsTuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
A chili supper, bingo and raffles Sunday raised $1,610 to benefit the Northwest Area of Special Olympics Missouri, said Executive Director Melody Prawitz.
Monday, Nov. 17, 2008
It may be fall, but authorities in both Missouri and Kansas are focused on what winter has in store for us.
Griffons come home winless, searching for consistencySunday, Nov. 16, 2008
QUINCY, Ill. — The Missouri Western women haven’t found their nucleus yet, and the Griffons are stumbling through the resulting uncertainty.
The Griffons are now 0-2 after dropping their second game in as many days at the Quincy Tip-Off Tournament — 70-55 to Saginaw Valley on Sunday.
Coach Lynn Plett brought in 10 new players this season to mesh with six second-year Griffons. But no Western player really has excelled at both ends of the floor or separated herself as the foundation of this young team moving forward.
Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008
One of the most compelling stories of the last several weeks continues to play out — not in Washington, D.C., but in nearby Nebraska.
Your letters, Nov. 16, 2008Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008
Your letters, Nov. 16, 2008
Central diver gets 3rdSaturday, Nov. 15, 2008
Dallas Becerra’s diving career ended with quite a splash. A big one.
Even after missing his final dive of the meet, the Central senior turned in a third-place showing Saturday in the 1-meter diving at the State Swimming and Diving Championships at the St. Peters Rec-Plex.
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008
ATCHISON, Kan. — Benedictine capped its season with a 32-14 victory over Central Methodist on Saturday at Larry Wilcox Stadium, finishing the 2008 campaign on a five-game winning streak.
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. — Orrick spent the majority of its first 12 games stifling its opponents into submission.
But the unbeaten, No. 1-ranked Bearcats hadn’t seen a spread passing attack like West Platte’s until Saturday’s Class 1 quarterfinal.
West Platte put the first scare into Orrick’s run towards a second straight unbeaten state championship. Quarterback Ryan Humes threw for nearly 400 yards but couldn’t help the Blue Jays muster enough points in a 48-39 loss at Tiger Stadium.
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008
One person died because of collision near the Belt Highway and Karnes Road intersection shortly after 8:30 a.m. Saturday.
Harrison County makes headway in burglariesSaturday, Nov. 15, 2008
BETHANY, Mo. — Authorities believe a series of residential and business burglaries in Harrison County may be solved with the arrest of a man from Trenton, Mo.
Kitchen fire displaces familySaturday, Nov. 15, 2008
FILLMORE, Mo. — A fire Friday evicted a family from its two-story house located on Missouri Route H about 1.5 miles south of Fillmore. No one was injured.
Man charged in restaurant incidentSaturday, Nov. 15, 2008
A man who allegedly threatened to shoot Subway employees Thursday was charged with third-degree assault.
M&I to take part in bailoutSaturday, Nov. 15, 2008
At least one local bank will be making use of the federal bailout. Marshall & Ilsley Corp. announced Friday that it has issued 1.715 million shares of its senior preferred stock to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The bank will receive $1.715 billion in cash in return.
Friday's Prep SportsFriday, Nov. 14, 2008
Man arrested at Subway on suspicion of assault
Friday, Nov. 14, 2008
A man was arrested at the Subway restaurant at 1405 Frederick Ave. Thursday evening.
I-29 accident leaves multiple people injuredFriday, Nov. 14, 2008
A tractor-trailer accident on Interstate 29 northbound left multiple people injured Thursday night, a Missouri State Highway Patrol dispatcher said.
Help available to enroll in Medicare Part DThursday, Nov. 13, 2008
Premiums for Medicare Part D, which covers prescription drugs, are increasing for many plans in 2009.
Pedestrian injured on I-29 in improved conditionWednesday, Nov. 12, 2008
A pedestrian standing on the side of Interstate 29 suffered serious injuries Monday, but had improved to good condition Tuesday.
Terrible's doing well compared to K.C. casinosWednesday, Nov. 12, 2008
Despite decreases in admissions and revenues at many Missouri casinos, Terrible’s St. Jo Frontier Casino did better than last year for the month of October.
‘Name the Train’ contest will dub K.C.-St. Louis linkWednesday, Nov. 12, 2008
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation and Amtrak are pleased to announce a “Name the Train” contest. The contest will rely on train fans to suggest and then select the best “brand name” for the service between Kansas City and St. Louis. The contest is open to anyone, but you must be a Missouri resident to win a prize.
Missouri Western Men's Basketball Box ScoreTuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
Missouri Western Men's Basketball Box Score
Tuesday's Prep SportsTuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
Tuesday's Prep Sports
All-MIAA Football TeamTuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
All-MIAA Football Team
Western wins exhibition tune-upTuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
Dominique Thuston’s 26 points paced Missouri Western in its only exhibition game — a 100-80 victory over Livin’ The Dream at the MWSU Fieldhouse.
The Griffons hit 13-of-28 3-pointers with Thuston’s four treys leading the way.
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
Some of St. Joseph’s best high school coaches will be honored tonight, and one will earn coach of the year honors.
St. Joseph Sports Inc.’s Fall Roundup and Coach of the Year Ceremony will be held at 7 this evening at the downtown Holiday Inn. Each year, the organization and the St. Joseph School District highlight the efforts of coaches from each city school and choose one winner as the coach of the year.
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
Dr. Sean Flynn, global head of investment banking strategy for Credit Suisse and a 1988 graduate of Benedictine College, will give a presentation Thursday in Atchison, Kan.
Car stolen, crashed and burnedTuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
A vehicle burned in Midtown after it was stolen from Chapel Ridge Apartments just after 10 p.m. Monday, according to the St. Joseph Police Department.
Chillicothe rides big plays to sectional victoryMonday, Nov. 10, 2008
CHILLICOTHE, Mo. — Big plays overcame early offensive sluggishness on Monday night, helping Chillicothe to a 40-0 victory against Smithville in Class 3 sectional football play.
Two blocked punts and a fumble recovery in the end zone sparked the Hornets, who advance to play at Pleasant Hill on Saturday.
Monday, Nov. 10, 2008
It's your call, Nov. 10, 2008
Missouri high school sectionalsSunday, Nov. 9, 2008
Here's a capsule look at the matchups for tonight's Missouri high school playoff games.
Griffons earn Mineral Water Bowl berthSunday, Nov. 9, 2008
Missouri Western’s season didn’t start the way the Griffons had hoped — a 1-4 record — but the team earned a chance conclude the year on a positive note.
Western accepted an invitation on Sunday to play in the Mineral Water Bowl.
Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008
A routine traffic stop turned into a sizeable drug bust Thursday morning.
Ravens find their footing just in timeSaturday, Nov. 8, 2008
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — After trailing for most of the game, Benedictine mounted its most effective drive of the game when it mattered the most.
The Ravens moved efficiently down the field — eight plays, 68 yards — after taking possession with 4 minutes remaining and down 13-7 to Evangel. With just over 2 minutes left, Ryan Kelly finished the drive for the Ravens, plunged into the end zone from a yard out and secured the 14-13 victory.
Quarterback John Weitlich sparked the Ravens’ last-minute offensive surge. He completed passes of 7, 27, 19 and 6 yards on the drive.
Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008
St. Joseph police briefs, Nov. 11, 2008
Harvest sale, dinner today at churchSaturday, Nov. 8, 2008
Helena United Methodist Church, Third and Sycamore streets in Helena, Mo., will host a harvest sale and dinner today.
