November 07, 2009
St. Joseph News-Press -
Man dies in accident at Lifeline Foods
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
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No one injured in Ag Processing explosion
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
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No Injuries In Large Explosion At AGP
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Attorney General makes arrests in locksmith scam
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
Police to hold Brad Arn dedication
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
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Soldier's remains return home
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
A resounding yes on school levy
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
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Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
A contract employee died in an apparent industrial accident Thursday at Lifeline Foods, the chief executive officer of the food-processing company confirmed.
Area clubs collecting winter items for needySaturday, Nov. 7, 2009
The Kiwanis Club of St. Joseph and the Key Club of Central High School are joining efforts to help provide winter coats, scarves, mittens, gloves and hats for St. Joseph’s Head Start program, managed by Community Action Partnership of Greater St. Joseph.
No one injured in Ag Processing explosion
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
No injuries were reported after a South Side explosion rumbled through St. Joseph early Friday morning.
City and county law enforcement officers were called to Ag Processing on the Stockyards Expressway around 3:19 a.m. St. Joseph Police Capt. Matt Rock said an external hydrogen holding tank exploded.
Twenty-five to 30 employees were at the plant at the time of the explosion, with 10 to 15 in the area of the explosion. But no injuries were reported.
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
A spontaneous effort by volunteers for the Midland Empire chapter of the American Red Cross seeks to raise funds today for local disaster relief.
Worker dies at food companyFriday, Nov. 6, 2009
A contract employee died in an industrial accident Thursday at Lifeline Foods, St. Joseph police and the chief executive officer of the food-processing company confirmed.
No Injuries In Large Explosion At AGP
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
No injuries were reported after an South Side explosion rumbled through St. Joseph early this morning. City and county law enforcement were called to Ag Processing on the Stockyards Expressway around 3:19 this morning. According to St. Joseph Police Captain Matt Rock, an external hydrogen holding tank exploded. Twenty-five to 30 employees were at the plant at the time of the explosion with 10-15 in the area of the explosion but no injuries were reported.
Reports: Royals trade TeahenFriday, Nov. 6, 2009
Kansas City veteran utility player Mark Teahen could soon find himself in a different uniform, according to multiple reports.
Originally reported by Bill Madden of the New York Daily News, Teahen would be traded to the Chicago White Sox in return for second baseman Chris Getz and third baseman Josh Fields. Neither team confirmed the transaction as of Thursday night, however.
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
A man in a car was arrested Thursday after pointing a BB gun at another vehicle.
8-Man Quarterfinal CapsulesFriday, Nov. 6, 2009
Previewing the area's 8-man football games
Democratic Club will elect new officersFriday, Nov. 6, 2009
The United Democratic Club of Northwest Missouri will elect officers for the new organization at its November meeting, to be held Saturday.
Man charged with 3 counts of felony stealingFriday, Nov. 6, 2009
MARYVILLE, Mo. — A 26-year-old man is charged with three counts of felony stealing from his Maryville employer.
Students arrested in drug incidentFriday, Nov. 6, 2009
Two Truman Middle School students are in custody in connection with prescription drug distribution in the school.
Calloway set for ‘Final Conflict’Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
As with all prize fighters that have stepped into the ring over the years, Rob Calloway continues to remain the same guy who started boxing professionally more than 60 bouts ago. But this time, the prize is slightly different.
Entering the last bout of his career, Calloway addressed a group of 80 people at a press conference Thursday night at the First Ward House in St. Joseph and talked mostly about his amateur — and much more youthful — stable of boxers.
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
St. Joseph police late Thursday night were investigating a report of a person injured in an industrial accident at Lifeline Foods, 2811 S. 11th St.
Health Dept. to hold H1N1 vaccine clinicFriday, Nov. 6, 2009
The City of St. Joseph Health Department will be conducting an H1N1 vaccination clinic for high-risk persons on Nov. 14. The clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, or until the vaccine runs out, at the Firefighter’s Local 77 Bingo Hall, located at 4314 S. 40th St.
Thursday's Prep SportsThursday, Nov. 5, 2009
Thursday's Prep Sports
H1N1 vaccine clinic for St. JosephThursday, Nov. 5, 2009
The city of St. Joseph Health Department will be conducting an H1N1 Vaccination Clinic for high-risk persons on Nov. 14. The clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, or until the vaccine runs out, at the Firefighter’s Local 77 Bingo Hall, located at 4314 S. 40th St.
The department urges the public to use the Pettis Road entrance off the Belt Highway to enter the facility.
Signs will be posted to direct traffic flow.
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
Three St. Joseph high school students were arrested Tuesday after an inappropriate image was circulated via cell phones.
Attorney General makes arrests in locksmith scam
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
A scam that had local locksmiths concerned has led to several arrests. Federal criminal charges were filed against three people and state criminal charges against a Kansas City man related to the scam. According to Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster, his office investigated Dependable Locks of Tampa, Florida, for fraudulently advertising by using at least 16 different names that all led consumers to one company and for charging customers 2 to 3 times more than the price quoted them to unlock their cars.
Police to hold Brad Arn dedication
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
The public is invited to attend a dedication ceremony for St. Joseph Police Officer Brad Arn at 1 p.m. on Nov. 17 near where the officer was slain.
Flags ordered to half-staff for soldier killed in IraqThursday, Nov. 5, 2009
Gov. Jay Nixon has ordered that U.S. and Missouri flags on all state buildings in Platte County be flown at half-staff today until Nov. 11 in honor of Maj. David L. Audo, a 35-year-old U.S. Army member who died recently in Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sex crime reported at local motelThursday, Nov. 5, 2009
A woman was the victim of a sex crime at a local motel on Oct. 31, police said Wednesday.
Extension to assist Amish, Mennonites in reducing pesticidesThursday, Nov. 5, 2009
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 7 office has awarded a $51,000 grant to University Extension to reduce the use of high-risk pesticides in Amish and Mennonite agricultural operations.
Wednesday's Prep SportsWednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
Wednesday's Prep Sports
Wednesday's Local College SportsWednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
Wednesday's Local College Sports
United Way set for 'victory dinner'Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
About 225 community leaders are expected to attend a victory dinner on Thursday.
The United Way of Greater St. Joseph will celebrate the conclusion of its 2009 campaign from 6 to 8:15 p.m. on Thursday at Missouri Western’s Fulkerson Center.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
St. Joseph school levy supporters learned that, sometimes, less is more.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
Atchison County Clerk Susette Taylor has confirmed the passage of Rock Port’s school issue. Voters approved the bond issue, which would replace the 80-year-old junior and senior high school building.
Soldier's remains return home
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A charter plane for the U.S. Army carried Sgt. Issac B. Jackson, 27, on his final trip home.
A resounding yes on school levy
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
For the St. Joseph School District, the second time is the charm. The school district’s 63-cent operating levy with a five-year sunset clause passed with 56 percent voter approval Tuesday, with 44 percent voting no. The levy won by a total of 8,952 yes votes and 7,047 against — a 1,905 vote margin of victory.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
EFFINGHAM, Kan. — Before their bi-district game with Riley County, Atchison County Community High School coach Mark Smith said he saw a lot of his team in the Falcons.
Both love to keep defenses on their toes, whether or not a pass or a run is coming. Both teams play in brutal leagues. Both kicked it in gear when it counted most during district play.
But the Riley County thumped the Tigers 34-7 on Tuesday to end Atchison County’s season, and Smith wished there was a little more of the Falcons in his squad.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
Here are capsule looks at the matchups in tonight's high school football playoffs in Northwest Missouri.
Rural areas pass 911, school finance issuesTuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
A majority of Holt County residents Tuesday approved a quarter-cent sales tax hike to fund improvements to the 911 emergency telephone network.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
InterServ is celebrating 100 years of service to St. Joseph and the surrounding area on Saturday. The event will be from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Wesley Center, located at 200 Cherokee. The program, including state and local proclamations, will begin at 1:30 p.m. and the public is invited to attend.
Monday, Nov. 2, 2009
Here are capsule looks at tonight's Kansas high school football playoff games in the region.
Wildberger named Buchanan County Recorder of DeedsMonday, Nov. 2, 2009
State Rep. Ed Wildberger has been named to serve as recorder of deeds for Buchanan County, effective Sunday.
Adopt-A-Family prepares for another seasonMonday, Nov. 2, 2009
AFL-CIO Community Services is preparing for the annual Adopt-A-Family Christmas program. The organization will take applications from those families in need beginning on Nov. 12, continuing through Dec. 18.
Man robs Pizza Hut after asking for job applicationMonday, Nov. 2, 2009
Police are searching for a job applicant-turned-robber who struck at a Pizza Hut on King Hill Avenue Sunday afternoon.
Maryville volleyball earns inaugural trip to semifinalsSunday, Nov. 1, 2009
Maryville’s dominant net play paved the way for the program’s first trip to the Missouri State Volleyball Championships.
The Spoofhounds dropped only one game during a pair of victories Saturday during Class 2 postseason play at Lexington High School. Jordan Stiens recorded double-digit kills in wins against Lee’s Summit Community Christian and Lafayette County to propel Maryville into next week’s semifinals.
“It’s so surreal,” Maryville coach Lori Klaus said. “It was nice to know that the girls rose to the competition. There were some nerves, but I think they handled it the right way.”
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009
Facing weighty expectations, Kathleen Clevenger seamlessly assumed the mantle of Hamilton’s top runner this season.
The Hornets’ sophomore showed no signs of slowing down on the way to a individual district title at Saturday’s Class 1 District 8 meet at William Jewell College in Liberty, Mo. Her time of 21 minutes, 45 seconds helped her cruise past the competition and boost Hamilton to its sixth straight district crown.
Makayla Moon (6th), Lindsay Vollmer (8th) and Erin Esry (12th) also earned all-district honors for the team, which hopes to claim its sixth consecutive Class 1 title next week in Jefferson City.
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009
A woman faces driving while intoxicated charges following a two-vehicle accident Friday morning on Interstate 29, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said.
Water company seeks rate increaseFriday, Oct. 30, 2009
Missouri American Water filed an application with state regulators Friday to raise rates for water service in all of the company’s operating districts, including St. Joseph.
Friday, Oct. 30, 2009
An accident just after 10 a.m. on Interstate 29 ended with one woman being taken into custody, St. Joe Now is reporting.
Friday, Oct. 30, 2009
Ghosts and goblins may need a coat or a jacket for trick-or-treating Saturday night, but at least the umbrella can stay at home.
Friday, Oct. 30, 2009
The Buchanan County Clerk’s Office will be open Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon for absentee voting.
Friday, Oct. 30, 2009
AFL-CIO Community Services is preparing for the annual Adopt-A-Family Christmas Program. The organization will take applications from those families in need beginning on Nov. 12 and continuing through Dec. 18.
Friday, Oct. 30, 2009
Natural gas rates will increase for St. Joseph customers starting Sunday, but overall heating bills will be lower compared to last winter, the Missouri Public Service Commission said.
Pro-levy group alleges violationsFriday, Oct. 30, 2009
The citizen’s group supporting the St. Joseph school levy has filed four ethics complaints against the organization opposing the Nov. 3 ballot measure.
“Perhaps they don’t know our rules because they’re not from here,” said Jason Park, campaign co-chairman, in a press release Thursday. Mike Veale, treasurer of the pro-levy group “Our Children. Our Future. Our Decision” filed four official complaints with the Missouri Ethics Commission, seeking compliance with Missouri campaign laws by Citizens Against Forever Tax.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
West Platte rallied to beat East Buchanan 13-12 with two fourth-quarter touchdowns Thursday night at East Buchanan High School.
But a loss two weeks ago led to the end of West Platte’s season despite the victory. North Platte hammered Mid-Buchanan 30-0 just down the road in Dearborn, Mo., and West Platte’s loss to Mid-Buchanan in Week 8 left West Platte on the short end of a three-team tiebreaker.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
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