St. Joseph police report gun shots were fired into an occupied
house in south St. Joseph, but no one inside was hurt.

Police say the shooting occurred shortly after 11 o’clock last night in the 300 block of West Indiana Street.

A witness reports hearing about four shots. Police say it hasn’t
been determined how many shots were fired into the house.

 The gunman or gunmen fled
the scene. Police have no suspects at this time.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostSt. Joseph police report gun shots were fired into an occupied
house in south St. Joseph, but no one inside was hurt.Police say the shooting occurred shortly after 11 o’clock last night in the 300 block of West Indiana Street.A witness reports hearing about four shots. Police say it hasn’t
been determined how many shots were fired into the house. The gunman or gunmen fled
the scene. Police have no suspects at this time.

Shots fired into occupied south St. Joseph house; no one hurt

The Crop Insurance Coalition urges lawmakers to protect crop insurance from budget cuts in the upcoming fiscal year 2022 budget process. The coalition of 58 partners recently sent a letter to key lawmakers detailing the request. 

Letters were also sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The coalition says farmers need access to a strong and secure federal crop insurance program. 

The letters say the last several years have brought an onslaught of uncertainty for America's farmers and ranchers - from weather extremes to the disruptions of international markets to COVID-19 and its unique challenges. 

Given the challenges rural America faces and the nature of crop insurance, the coalition says cuts to the program should be avoided. Referring to ad hoc programs supporting farmers over the last three years, the letter states, "it would only serve to undercut these efforts to propose harmful changes to a crop insurance program."

The Crop Insurance Coalition urges lawmakers to protect crop insurance from budget cuts in the upcoming fiscal year 2022 budget process. The coalition of 58 partners recently sent a letter to key lawmakers detailing the request. Letters were also sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The coalition says farmers need access to a strong and secure federal crop insurance program. The letters say the last several years have brought an onslaught of uncertainty for America's farmers and ranchers - from weather extremes to the disruptions of international markets to COVID-19 and its unique challenges. Given the challenges rural America faces and the nature of crop insurance, the coalition says cuts to the program should be avoided. Referring to ad hoc programs supporting farmers over the last three years, the letter states, "it would only serve to undercut these efforts to propose harmful changes to a crop insurance program."

Coalition urges lawmakers to protect crop insurance

The Department of Agriculture Thursday extended the deadline to apply for the latest round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told reporters the sign-up period will be extended, allowing producers more time to apply. 

The deadline will extend 30 days after USDA completes a review of the program. As part of the Biden administration review of federal programs, USDA suspended the processing and payments under the program. 

The American Farm Bureau Federation requested the deadline extension in a letter to Vilsack earlier in the week. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall stated, “Recent severe weather and the suspension of CFAP payments led to challenges and confusion surrounding the application process.” 

Vilsack says USDA is in the process of reviewing the program. Vilsack says, “We want to make sure that as we implement this next level of support that we do so, within the resources provided, do it in an equitable way, and try to respond to some of the legitimate concerns."

The Department of Agriculture Thursday extended the deadline to apply for the latest round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told reporters the sign-up period will be extended, allowing producers more time to apply. The deadline will extend 30 days after USDA completes a review of the program. As part of the Biden administration review of federal programs, USDA suspended the processing and payments under the program. The American Farm Bureau Federation requested the deadline extension in a letter to Vilsack earlier in the week. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall stated, “Recent severe weather and the suspension of CFAP payments led to challenges and confusion surrounding the application process.” Vilsack says USDA is in the process of reviewing the program. Vilsack says, “We want to make sure that as we implement this next level of support that we do so, within the resources provided, do it in an equitable way, and try to respond to some of the legitimate concerns."

USDA extends CFAP application deadline

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke with the media Thursday, following this week's Senate vote to confirm his nomination. Vilsack was sworn in Wednesday evening by Vice President Kamala Harris. He returns to the Department of Agriculture after serving eight years at the same post during the Obama administration. 

Vilsack spoke as the House Agriculture Committee explored U.S. agriculture's role in climate change solutions. Much of the climate conversation regarding agriculture focuses on establishing a climate bank or market, paying farmers for climate-smart practices. 

Vilsack says President Joe Biden has a vision of a net-zero emission U.S. agriculture, adding, "I think it has the capacity to fundamentally change U.S. agriculture in a positive way and create new revenue sources." 

However, he says that work won’t happen in a single administration, but added “the work has to begin.” Vilsack planned to meet with the USDA climate team Friday. Vilsack says USDA’s role will be to provide technical guidance to lawmakers and the administration in crafting climate policies.

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 </figure>Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke with the media Thursday, following this week's Senate vote to confirm his nomination. Vilsack was sworn in Wednesday evening by Vice President Kamala Harris. He returns to the Department of Agriculture after serving eight years at the same post during the Obama administration. Vilsack spoke as the House Agriculture Committee explored U.S. agriculture's role in climate change solutions. Much of the climate conversation regarding agriculture focuses on establishing a climate bank or market, paying farmers for climate-smart practices. Vilsack says President Joe Biden has a vision of a net-zero emission U.S. agriculture, adding, "I think it has the capacity to fundamentally change U.S. agriculture in a positive way and create new revenue sources." However, he says that work won’t happen in a single administration, but added “the work has to begin.” Vilsack planned to meet with the USDA climate team Friday. Vilsack says USDA’s role will be to provide technical guidance to lawmakers and the administration in crafting climate policies.

Vilsack starts second tenure at USDA, climate work begins

Missouri lawmakers are again seeking to block a multi-state high voltage transmission line for wind energy. The St. Louis Post Dispatch reports a new measure in the Missouri legislature would require Invenergy, the Grain Belt Express future transmission line owner, to receive approval from individual counties. 

The move is one of many to block the project, as lawmakers seek to stop a private company from using eminent domain to take land for the project. The Grain Belt Express would take wind energy from Kansas through Missouri, Illinois and Indiana. 

The Missouri Supreme Court earlier ruled the project be granted public utility status because the $2.3 billion project is in the public’s interest.&nbsp;&nbsp;The transmission line in Missouri is expected to cross the property of 570 landowners, stretching more than 200 miles across the northern sector of the state. 

Invenergy says the project will play a major role in economic recovery in the Midwest by supporting jobs, adding broadband infrastructure, community investment and energy savings.

Missouri lawmakers are again seeking to block a multi-state high voltage transmission line for wind energy. The St. Louis Post Dispatch reports a new measure in the Missouri legislature would require Invenergy, the Grain Belt Express future transmission line owner, to receive approval from individual counties. The move is one of many to block the project, as lawmakers seek to stop a private company from using eminent domain to take land for the project. The Grain Belt Express would take wind energy from Kansas through Missouri, Illinois and Indiana. The Missouri Supreme Court earlier ruled the project be granted public utility status because the $2.3 billion project is in the public’s interest.&nbsp;&nbsp;The transmission line in Missouri is expected to cross the property of 570 landowners, stretching more than 200 miles across the northern sector of the state. Invenergy says the project will play a major role in economic recovery in the Midwest by supporting jobs, adding broadband infrastructure, community investment and energy savings.

Missouri lawmakers seek to block multi-state transmission line

Legislation introduced this week in the Senate would provide farmers and ranchers with additional flexibility to alleviate feed shortages in years with widespread excessive moisture, flooding or drought. 

The Feed Emergency Enhancement During Disasters with Cover Crops Act would create an emergency waiver authority for the Secretary of Agriculture to allow for haying, grazing or chopping of a cover crop on prevented plant acres before November 1, in the event of a feed shortage due to extreme weather. 

Senators Tammy Baldwin, a Wisconsin Democrat, and John Hoeven, A North Dakota Republican, introduced the legislation. The bill states that under the waiver, producers would not see a reduction of their crop insurance indemnity. The legislation also directs the Agriculture Secretary to establish regional haying and grazing dates for each crop year. 

The current date, November 1, is set on a nationwide basis and disadvantages producers in the upper Midwest. Representatives Dusty Johnson, a South Dakota Republican, and Angie Craig, a Minnesota Democrat, introduced companion legislation in the House.

Legislation introduced this week in the Senate would provide farmers and ranchers with additional flexibility to alleviate feed shortages in years with widespread excessive moisture, flooding or drought. The Feed Emergency Enhancement During Disasters with Cover Crops Act would create an emergency waiver authority for the Secretary of Agriculture to allow for haying, grazing or chopping of a cover crop on prevented plant acres before November 1, in the event of a feed shortage due to extreme weather. Senators Tammy Baldwin, a Wisconsin Democrat, and John Hoeven, A North Dakota Republican, introduced the legislation. The bill states that under the waiver, producers would not see a reduction of their crop insurance indemnity. The legislation also directs the Agriculture Secretary to establish regional haying and grazing dates for each crop year. The current date, November 1, is set on a nationwide basis and disadvantages producers in the upper Midwest. Representatives Dusty Johnson, a South Dakota Republican, and Angie Craig, a Minnesota Democrat, introduced companion legislation in the House.

Lawmakers introduce emergency feed bill

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation this week pleaded guilty to price-fixing allegations. The Department of Justice announced the plea, and a sentence to pay approximately $107 million in criminal fines. 

According to the plea agreement entered in the U.S. District Court in Denver, from as early as 2012 and continuing at least into 2017, Pilgrim's participated in a conspiracy to suppress and eliminate competition for sales of broiler chicken products in the U.S. that affected at least $361 million in Pilgrim's sales of broiler chicken products. 

Pilgrim's is the first company to plead guilty for its role in a conspiracy to fix prices and rig bids for broiler chicken products. Broiler chickens are chickens raised for human consumption and sold to grocers and restaurants. 

Ten executives and employees at major broiler chicken producers have also previously been charged. The case results from an ongoing federal antitrust investigation into price-fixing, bid-rigging, and other anticompetitive conduct in the broiler chicken industry.

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation this week pleaded guilty to price-fixing allegations. The Department of Justice announced the plea, and a sentence to pay approximately $107 million in criminal fines. According to the plea agreement entered in the U.S. District Court in Denver, from as early as 2012 and continuing at least into 2017, Pilgrim's participated in a conspiracy to suppress and eliminate competition for sales of broiler chicken products in the U.S. that affected at least $361 million in Pilgrim's sales of broiler chicken products. Pilgrim's is the first company to plead guilty for its role in a conspiracy to fix prices and rig bids for broiler chicken products. Broiler chickens are chickens raised for human consumption and sold to grocers and restaurants. Ten executives and employees at major broiler chicken producers have also previously been charged. The case results from an ongoing federal antitrust investigation into price-fixing, bid-rigging, and other anticompetitive conduct in the broiler chicken industry.

Pilgrims Pride pleads guilty to price fixing

The Agriculture Energy Coalition recently announced its 2021 policy recommendations. Those priorities include providing the Department of Agriculture Rural Energy for American program at least $2.5 billion over ten years, including a financial infusion upfront and Increase to 90 percent REAP Loan Guarantee for any loan amount under $1 million. 

They also seek to extend clean energy tax credits, provide USDA with additional rural development funding and authorize and modernize the Biorefinery Assistance, Renewable Chemical and Biobased Product Manufacturing Program. 

The recommendations also include modernizing the Advanced Biofuel Payment Program, increase funding for the BioPreferred program, and make sustainable aviation fuels a priority for USDA. The coalition says USDA Should prioritize the role of biomass in forest management and wildfire risk reduction. 

Finally, the group asks USDA to consider using the Commodity Credit Corporation to support low carbon renewable energy innovation. The Agriculture Energy Coalition represents a diverse set of interests in agriculture and renewable energy, such as farmers, advanced biofuel and bio-based manufacturers, clean-tech, rural lenders, and environmental NGOs.

The Agriculture Energy Coalition recently announced its 2021 policy recommendations. Those priorities include providing the Department of Agriculture Rural Energy for American program at least $2.5 billion over ten years, including a financial infusion upfront and Increase to 90 percent REAP Loan Guarantee for any loan amount under $1 million. They also seek to extend clean energy tax credits, provide USDA with additional rural development funding and authorize and modernize the Biorefinery Assistance, Renewable Chemical and Biobased Product Manufacturing Program. The recommendations also include modernizing the Advanced Biofuel Payment Program, increase funding for the BioPreferred program, and make sustainable aviation fuels a priority for USDA. The coalition says USDA Should prioritize the role of biomass in forest management and wildfire risk reduction. Finally, the group asks USDA to consider using the Commodity Credit Corporation to support low carbon renewable energy innovation. The Agriculture Energy Coalition represents a diverse set of interests in agriculture and renewable energy, such as farmers, advanced biofuel and bio-based manufacturers, clean-tech, rural lenders, and environmental NGOs.

Ag Energy Coalition releases 2021 policy recommendations

Farm and biofuel groups welcome the recent Environmental Protection Agency announcement supporting the Tenth Circuit Court’s January 2020 decision regarding small refinery waivers. 

EPA states that it “agrees with the court that the exemption was intended to operate as a temporary measure and, consistent with that Congressional purpose, the plain meaning of the word ‘extension’ refers to continuing the status of an exemption that is already in existence.” 

The four petitioners in the case—the Renewable Fuels Association, National Corn Growers Association, American Coalition for Ethanol and National Farmers Union, welcomed the announcement in a statement. The groups say, “This announcement marks a major step forward by the Biden administration to restore the integrity of the Renewable Fuel Standard.” 

Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court granted a request from two refiners to review the Tenth Circuit case, even though EPA did not ask the high court to examine the ruling. Arguments before the Supreme Court are expected in the spring.

Farm and biofuel groups welcome the recent Environmental Protection Agency announcement supporting the Tenth Circuit Court’s January 2020 decision regarding small refinery waivers. EPA states that it “agrees with the court that the exemption was intended to operate as a temporary measure and, consistent with that Congressional purpose, the plain meaning of the word ‘extension’ refers to continuing the status of an exemption that is already in existence.” The four petitioners in the case—the Renewable Fuels Association, National Corn Growers Association, American Coalition for Ethanol and National Farmers Union, welcomed the announcement in a statement. The groups say, “This announcement marks a major step forward by the Biden administration to restore the integrity of the Renewable Fuel Standard.” Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court granted a request from two refiners to review the Tenth Circuit case, even though EPA did not ask the high court to examine the ruling. Arguments before the Supreme Court are expected in the spring.

Farm groups embrace new EPA position on SREs

The Senate Tuesday overwhelming approved the nomination of Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary. The Senate voted 92 to seven to approve the nomination via a roll call vote, sending Vilsack back to the Department of Agriculture's top position. 

Vilsack returns to the agency after serving as Agriculture Secretary during the Obama administration. The Senate allowed for 20 minutes of debate, but opted for short statements from Senate Agriculture Committee leadership before calling for the vote. 

Senate Agriculture Chair Debbie Stabenow, a Michigan Democrat, says, “After an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote, Secretary Vilsack can now get to work.” 

Noting Vilsack is “uniquely qualified” to head up the USDA, having served there previously, National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandley Goule stated Vilsack "has an exceptional understanding of agricultural and rural issues."&nbsp;&nbsp;American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says, "His strong track record of leadership and previous experience at USDA will serve rural America well.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607621299128.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy of Radio Iowa" />
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 </figure>The Senate Tuesday overwhelming approved the nomination of Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary. The Senate voted 92 to seven to approve the nomination via a roll call vote, sending Vilsack back to the Department of Agriculture's top position. Vilsack returns to the agency after serving as Agriculture Secretary during the Obama administration. The Senate allowed for 20 minutes of debate, but opted for short statements from Senate Agriculture Committee leadership before calling for the vote. Senate Agriculture Chair Debbie Stabenow, a Michigan Democrat, says, “After an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote, Secretary Vilsack can now get to work.” Noting Vilsack is “uniquely qualified” to head up the USDA, having served there previously, National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandley Goule stated Vilsack "has an exceptional understanding of agricultural and rural issues."&nbsp;&nbsp;American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says, "His strong track record of leadership and previous experience at USDA will serve rural America well.”

Senate confirms Vilsack as Ag Secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to confirm Tom Vilsack as agriculture secretary, his second run at the Cabinet post.

The former Iowa governor spent eight years leading the same department for former President Barack Obama's entire administration. He was confirmed Tuesday on a 92-7 vote. Both Senators from Kansas and Missouri voted in favor.

In his testimony, Vilsack, 70, heavily endorsed boosting climate-friendly agricultural industries such as the creation of biofuels, saying, “Agriculture is one of our first and best ways to get some wins" on climate change.

He proposed “building a rural economy based on biomanufacturing” and “turning agricultural waste into a variety of products.” He pledged to work closely with the Environmental Protection Agency to “spur the industry” on biofuels.

With systemic racial inequity now a nationwide talking point, Vilsack also envisioned creating an “equity task force” inside the department. Its job, he said, would be to identify what he called “intentional or unintentional barriers" that prevent or discourage farmers of color from properly accessing federal assistance programs.

Vilsack also heavily backed the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — commonly known as food stamps, or SNAP — as a key instrument in helping the country's most vulnerable families survive and recover from the pandemic era. His Trump-era predecessor, Sonny Perdue, had sought to purge hundreds of thousands of people from the SNAP-recipient lists.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614117414218.png" alt="Tom Vilsack during his virtual confirmation hearing" />
 <figcaption>Tom Vilsack during his virtual confirmation hearing</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to confirm Tom Vilsack as agriculture secretary, his second run at the Cabinet post.The former Iowa governor spent eight years leading the same department for former President Barack Obama's entire administration. He was confirmed Tuesday on a 92-7 vote. Both Senators from Kansas and Missouri voted in favor.In his testimony, Vilsack, 70, heavily endorsed boosting climate-friendly agricultural industries such as the creation of biofuels, saying, “Agriculture is one of our first and best ways to get some wins" on climate change.He proposed “building a rural economy based on biomanufacturing” and “turning agricultural waste into a variety of products.” He pledged to work closely with the Environmental Protection Agency to “spur the industry” on biofuels.With systemic racial inequity now a nationwide talking point, Vilsack also envisioned creating an “equity task force” inside the department. Its job, he said, would be to identify what he called “intentional or unintentional barriers" that prevent or discourage farmers of color from properly accessing federal assistance programs.Vilsack also heavily backed the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — commonly known as food stamps, or SNAP — as a key instrument in helping the country's most vulnerable families survive and recover from the pandemic era. His Trump-era predecessor, Sonny Perdue, had sought to purge hundreds of thousands of people from the SNAP-recipient lists.

Vilsack confirmed for 2nd stint as US agriculture secretary

BUCHANAN COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 7p.m. Saturday in Buchanan County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan driven by Joy L. Deathrage, 53, St. Joseph, was northbound on Route JJ five miles south of St. Joseph.

The driver failed to negotiate a curve, crossed the centerline and off the west side of the road. The motorcycle overturned and the driver was ejected.

Lifenet transported Deathrage to KU Medical Center. She was wearing a helmet, according to the MSHP.&nbsp;

BUCHANAN COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 7p.m. Saturday in Buchanan County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan driven by Joy L. Deathrage, 53, St. Joseph, was northbound on Route JJ five miles south of St. Joseph.The driver failed to negotiate a curve, crossed the centerline and off the west side of the road. The motorcycle overturned and the driver was ejected.Lifenet transported Deathrage to KU Medical Center. She was wearing a helmet, according to the MSHP.&nbsp;

St. Joseph woman air-lifted to hospital after motorcycle accident

HOLT COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 3:30a.m. Saturday in Holt County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Chevy Malibu driven by a 17-year-old boy from Waverly, Nebraska, was northbound on Interstate 29 three miles south of Craig.

The car traveled off the road and struck an embankment. Atchison-Holt ambulance transported the teen to Mosaic Life Care. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

HOLT COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 3:30a.m. Saturday in Holt County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Chevy Malibu driven by a 17-year-old boy from Waverly, Nebraska, was northbound on Interstate 29 three miles south of Craig.The car traveled off the road and struck an embankment. Atchison-Holt ambulance transported the teen to Mosaic Life Care. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

Teen hospitalized in St. Joe after early-morning car crash

WORTH COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 3p.m. Friday in Worth County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2006 Toyota Camry driven by Jarrett R. Hargrave, 19, was westbound on MO 46 one and one half miles north of Parnell.&nbsp;

The car traveled off the road, struck an embankment, rolled and struck a fence. The car came to rest on its top in a pasture.&nbsp; 

Worth County Ambulance transported Hargrave to Mosaic in Maryville. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

WORTH COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 3p.m. Friday in Worth County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2006 Toyota Camry driven by Jarrett R. Hargrave, 19, was westbound on MO 46 one and one half miles north of Parnell.&nbsp;The car traveled off the road, struck an embankment, rolled and struck a fence. The car came to rest on its top in a pasture.&nbsp; Worth County Ambulance transported Hargrave to Mosaic in Maryville. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

Missouri man hospitalized after car rolls, strikes fence

St. Joseph health officials report nine new cases of COVID-19 in Buchanan County Friday, putting the county's case total at 10,056.

Over 7,100 Buchanan County residents have received the first dose of the COVID vaccine. The county has also lost 174 people due to virus complications.

The Tri-County Health Department, which covers Worth, Gentry and DeKalb counties, reported no new cases Friday.

As of Thursday, Mosaic Life Care reports just four COVID-19 inpatients system wide - all of whom are being treated in the St. Joseph hospital.

Missouri reports over 477,000 cases and 7,913 fatalities. Over 780,000 Missourians have received the first dose of the COVID vaccine.

Since Wednesday, Kansas reports 826 more COVID-19 cases (293,663 total) and 11 more fatalities (4,735 total). Doniphan County, Kansas has seen nine new cases since Wednesday for a total of 939.

Over 370,000 Kansans have received their first dose of the COVID vaccine, as the state works through Phase 2 of its vaccination plan.

By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostSt. Joseph health officials report nine new cases of COVID-19 in Buchanan County Friday, putting the county's case total at 10,056.Over 7,100 Buchanan County residents have received the first dose of the COVID vaccine. The county has also lost 174 people due to virus complications.The Tri-County Health Department, which covers Worth, Gentry and DeKalb counties, reported no new cases Friday.As of Thursday, Mosaic Life Care reports just four COVID-19 inpatients system wide - all of whom are being treated in the St. Joseph hospital.Missouri reports over 477,000 cases and 7,913 fatalities. Over 780,000 Missourians have received the first dose of the COVID vaccine.Since Wednesday, Kansas reports 826 more COVID-19 cases (293,663 total) and 11 more fatalities (4,735 total). Doniphan County, Kansas has seen nine new cases since Wednesday for a total of 939.Over 370,000 Kansans have received their first dose of the COVID vaccine, as the state works through Phase 2 of its vaccination plan.

New COVID-19 cases remain low locally, over 7,100 in Buchanan County have gotten vaccine

Here’s the latest booking activity from the Buchanan County Jail. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. These are courtesy photos. This information is provided by the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The St. Joseph Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information.

Here’s the latest booking activity from the Buchanan County Jail. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. These are courtesy photos. This information is provided by the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The St. Joseph Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information.<figure>
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Buchanan County Jail Activity (2/8-2/26/21)

Missouri
Western State University introduced its newest president this morning.

Missouri
Western Board of Governors chair Lee Tieman says the board was united in
elevating interim President Elizabeth Kennedy to the position permanently.

“We
decided unanimously to remove the interim title from interim President Kennedy
to name her and enter into a contract with her to be the next president of Missouri
Western,” Tieman tells those gathered at Spratt Stadium.

Kennedy
says she has been overwhelmed by the support of Missouri Western she has
witnessed in the region.

“I’m
eager to continue building those relationships, building partnerships, and establishing
stronger collaborations for the betterment of both Missouri Western and our
entire community,” Kennedy says.

Kennedy,
formerly the university vice provost, was named interim president in July of
last year when President Matt Wilson left the post after only a year to become
dean of Temple University Japan.

Teiman
says Kennedy’s work as interim president convinced the board she was the right
candidate.

“Basically,
Elizabeth had a six-month job interview which we believe as a board that she has
excelled at and knocked out of the park,” Teiman says.

Kennedy
says she never considered the term “interim” to be a hindrance.

“I’ve
never viewed interim as anything other than an adjective,” Kennedy says. “I’m
not a place holder. I tend to get to work. And I was thinking about this when I
was on my way in, when people ask you what do you do as a president or a dean
or a department chair, you just pretty much say everything. I just go to work and
do what I know is best.”

Kennedy
says dealing with the coronavirus pandemic presented her biggest challenge
during her tenure as interim president.

“The
pandemic has really tested our tolerance for ambiguity,” according to Kennedy. “We’re
right now in February planning for fall, for August. What is that going to look
like? If you think back to July, what was this past fall going to look like?
And, keeping the campus both safe, open, operational, and engaging for our students
both on the academic side as well as the collegiate experience side, that was a
huge challenge.”

Kennedy
has signed a three-year contract to become the 6th Missouri Western
president.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614366845298.jpeg" alt="MWSU President Elizabeth Kennedy speaks at her introduction as 6th university president as Board of Governors chair Lee Tieman looks on/Photo by Brent Martin" />
 <figcaption>MWSU President Elizabeth Kennedy speaks at her introduction as 6th university president as Board of Governors chair Lee Tieman looks on/Photo by Brent Martin</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostMissouri
Western State University introduced its newest president this morning.Missouri
Western Board of Governors chair Lee Tieman says the board was united in
elevating interim President Elizabeth Kennedy to the position permanently.“We
decided unanimously to remove the interim title from interim President Kennedy
to name her and enter into a contract with her to be the next president of Missouri
Western,” Tieman tells those gathered at Spratt Stadium.Kennedy
says she has been overwhelmed by the support of Missouri Western she has
witnessed in the region.“I’m
eager to continue building those relationships, building partnerships, and establishing
stronger collaborations for the betterment of both Missouri Western and our
entire community,” Kennedy says.Kennedy,
formerly the university vice provost, was named interim president in July of
last year when President Matt Wilson left the post after only a year to become
dean of Temple University Japan.Teiman
says Kennedy’s work as interim president convinced the board she was the right
candidate.“Basically,
Elizabeth had a six-month job interview which we believe as a board that she has
excelled at and knocked out of the park,” Teiman says.Kennedy
says she never considered the term “interim” to be a hindrance.“I’ve
never viewed interim as anything other than an adjective,” Kennedy says. “I’m
not a place holder. I tend to get to work. And I was thinking about this when I
was on my way in, when people ask you what do you do as a president or a dean
or a department chair, you just pretty much say everything. I just go to work and
do what I know is best.”Kennedy
says dealing with the coronavirus pandemic presented her biggest challenge
during her tenure as interim president.“The
pandemic has really tested our tolerance for ambiguity,” according to Kennedy. “We’re
right now in February planning for fall, for August. What is that going to look
like? If you think back to July, what was this past fall going to look like?
And, keeping the campus both safe, open, operational, and engaging for our students
both on the academic side as well as the collegiate experience side, that was a
huge challenge.”Kennedy
has signed a three-year contract to become the 6th Missouri Western
president.

MWSU introduces Elizabeth Kennedy as new president

A 28-year-old St. Joseph woman died in a one-vehicle crash yesterday afternoon at the intersection of North Belt Highway and Beck Road.

St. Joseph police identified the woman as Jessica A. Smith. Police say her maiden name is Edwards.

The crash, which occurred around 3:30 p.m., forced the closure of the southbound lanes of North Belt Highway for nearly five hours.

St. Joseph Traffic Sergeant James Tonn says no other vehicles were involved. 

"One vehicle was southbound on the Belt, just north of Beck Road it entered into the northbound lane so it was going the wrong way and it struck a concrete pillar holding up the street lights, overturned and came to rest in the intersection of Belt and Beck so it was a single vehicle crash, single occupant and the occupant is deceased," Tonn tells St. Joseph Post. 

This article has been updated since first published.

By WHITNEE ICE and TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostA 28-year-old St. Joseph woman died in a one-vehicle crash yesterday afternoon at the intersection of North Belt Highway and Beck Road.St. Joseph police identified the woman as Jessica A. Smith. Police say her maiden name is Edwards.The crash, which occurred around 3:30 p.m., forced the closure of the southbound lanes of North Belt Highway for nearly five hours.St. Joseph Traffic Sergeant James Tonn says no other vehicles were involved. "One vehicle was southbound on the Belt, just north of Beck Road it entered into the northbound lane so it was going the wrong way and it struck a concrete pillar holding up the street lights, overturned and came to rest in the intersection of Belt and Beck so it was a single vehicle crash, single occupant and the occupant is deceased," Tonn tells St. Joseph Post. This article has been updated since first published.

St. Joseph woman dies in rollover crash on North Belt Highway

State Sen. Tony
Luetkemeyer of Parkville has introduced legislation which would make the “doxing”
of law enforcement in Missouri a felony.

“What that
basically is is when somebody takes the private information of an individual,
typically they post it on the Internet, and then they use that to encourage
activist groups to usually come to the person’s house and protest or somehow
intimidate them from doing their job,” Luetkemeyer tells St. Joseph Post.

Luetkemeyer sees
doxing as a growing problem in Missouri. 

“In Kansas City,
we actually had an incident where a protestor stood out in front of the Kansas
City Police Department headquarters and, on a megaphone, threatened to disclose
the location of several officers’ children to try to coerce the police department
to take some type of action and dismiss those officers and revoke their peace
officer licenses,” Luetkemeyer says.

Doxing has been
used to disclose a wide variety of personal information about people. Activists
have released information about where people live, where their children go to
school, and what routines people follow.

“You have officers
who have had people show up in front of their house, when they’re spouse is
trying to pull in the driveway and they’re blocking the driveway. This is very
terrifying for these law enforcement families,” according to Luetkemeyer. “Again,
these are folks who put their lives on the line every day to keep all of us safe
and we need to be making sure that we’re doing what we can to keep them safe.”

Luetkemeyer, chair
of the Senate Judiciary Committee, says the bill has received strong support in
the legislature.

The practice is already
a misdemeanor. Luetkemeyer’s measure, Senate Bill 129, would make it a felony.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614283991791.jpeg" alt="Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer testifies on SB 129 at the state Capitol/Photo courtesy of Sen. Luetkemeyer's office" />
 <figcaption>Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer testifies on SB 129 at the state Capitol/Photo courtesy of Sen. Luetkemeyer's office</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostState Sen. Tony
Luetkemeyer of Parkville has introduced legislation which would make the “doxing”
of law enforcement in Missouri a felony.“What that
basically is is when somebody takes the private information of an individual,
typically they post it on the Internet, and then they use that to encourage
activist groups to usually come to the person’s house and protest or somehow
intimidate them from doing their job,” Luetkemeyer tells St. Joseph Post.Luetkemeyer sees
doxing as a growing problem in Missouri. “In Kansas City,
we actually had an incident where a protestor stood out in front of the Kansas
City Police Department headquarters and, on a megaphone, threatened to disclose
the location of several officers’ children to try to coerce the police department
to take some type of action and dismiss those officers and revoke their peace
officer licenses,” Luetkemeyer says.Doxing has been
used to disclose a wide variety of personal information about people. Activists
have released information about where people live, where their children go to
school, and what routines people follow.“You have officers
who have had people show up in front of their house, when they’re spouse is
trying to pull in the driveway and they’re blocking the driveway. This is very
terrifying for these law enforcement families,” according to Luetkemeyer. “Again,
these are folks who put their lives on the line every day to keep all of us safe
and we need to be making sure that we’re doing what we can to keep them safe.”Luetkemeyer, chair
of the Senate Judiciary Committee, says the bill has received strong support in
the legislature.The practice is already
a misdemeanor. Luetkemeyer’s measure, Senate Bill 129, would make it a felony.

Move underway to strengthen penalty against doxing police officers

A 34-year-old Elwood man has been convicted in Iowa of killing
his girlfriend in 2018.

Originally charged with first-degree murder, Zackery Bassett has
been found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of 50-year-old Andrea
Solokowski in September of 2018 in Webster City, Iowa.

Prosecutors accused Bassett of abusing and stalking Solokowski,
who was from Sioux City, for more than a year before her death. An autopsy
indicated death by asphyxiation, but the cause of death is listed as
undetermined.

In November of 2018, police in St. Joseph arrested Bassett on an Iowa warrant.

He is scheduled to be sentenced in April 5th.
The charge of second-degree murder comes with a maximum sentence of 50 years in
prison.

The Associated Press contributed to this article.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614355180712.png" alt=" Bassett photo Hamilton County Jail" />
 <figcaption> Bassett photo Hamilton County Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA 34-year-old Elwood man has been convicted in Iowa of killing
his girlfriend in 2018.Originally charged with first-degree murder, Zackery Bassett has
been found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of 50-year-old Andrea
Solokowski in September of 2018 in Webster City, Iowa.Prosecutors accused Bassett of abusing and stalking Solokowski,
who was from Sioux City, for more than a year before her death. An autopsy
indicated death by asphyxiation, but the cause of death is listed as
undetermined.In November of 2018, police in St. Joseph arrested Bassett on an Iowa warrant.He is scheduled to be sentenced in April 5th.
The charge of second-degree murder comes with a maximum sentence of 50 years in
prison.The Associated Press contributed to this article.

Elwood man convicted of killing girlfriend in Iowa

The Missouri Western State Board of Governors voted unanimously on Thursday to name Elizabeth Kennedy Missouri Western’s sixth president.&nbsp;

“I and other members of the Board have been very impressed with Dr. Kennedy’s capable and steady leadership during this very challenging time,” said Lee Tieman, Board of Governors chair in a release.

“Our Board received substantial input from students, alumni, faculty, staff and the community regarding adding stability and direction to the leadership of the University.&nbsp; We believe this is a tremendous step forward in addressing those objectives.&nbsp; While considering all options available to lead this outstanding institution, we came to the unanimous conclusion that the best leader for us already occupied the position.”

Kennedy
served as Missouri Western Vice Provost before being named interim president in
early August last year when President Matt Wilson left the school to become dean
of Temple University Japan.

“Missouri Western is moving forward with sure direction and clear purpose, and I’m honored and humbled to be a part of that,” Kennedy said in a written statement. “I believe there is much hope in the future of Missouri Western, and I am very confident and excited about what that will mean for us.”

A welcome and celebration event will be planned in the future, depending on COVID-19 protocol. Tieman and Kennedy will speak in a news conference at 9 a.m. Friday, which will be streamed live <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9Xq7-Hu1AU&amp;feature=youtu.be">here</a>.

Kennedy became Missouri Western’s vice provost in January 2020, after being selected through a nationwide search.

Before coming to Missouri Western, Kennedy was dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology and interim dean of the College of Health Professions at the University of Akron. She had been at the University of Akron since 1997, beginning as an assistant professor of social science

 Her administrative experience began as a department chair in 2002. She became associate dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology in 2014, becoming dean in 2016.

Kennedy grew up in Kansas City, and graduated from Ruskin High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Master of Arts in Psychology, Graduate Certificate in Gerontology and Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, Applied Cognitive Aging, all from the University of Akron.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614337244778.jpeg" alt="MWSU President Elizabeth Kennedy speaks prior to a ribbon cutting on the St. Joseph campus with Gov. Mike Parson in attendance/File photo" />
 <figcaption>MWSU President Elizabeth Kennedy speaks prior to a ribbon cutting on the St. Joseph campus with Gov. Mike Parson in attendance/File photo</figcaption>
 </figure>St. Joseph PostShe is interim president no longer.The Missouri Western State Board of Governors voted unanimously on Thursday to name Elizabeth Kennedy Missouri Western’s sixth president.&nbsp;“I and other members of the Board have been very impressed with Dr. Kennedy’s capable and steady leadership during this very challenging time,” said Lee Tieman, Board of Governors chair in a release.“Our Board received substantial input from students, alumni, faculty, staff and the community regarding adding stability and direction to the leadership of the University.&nbsp; We believe this is a tremendous step forward in addressing those objectives.&nbsp; While considering all options available to lead this outstanding institution, we came to the unanimous conclusion that the best leader for us already occupied the position.”Kennedy
served as Missouri Western Vice Provost before being named interim president in
early August last year when President Matt Wilson left the school to become dean
of Temple University Japan.“Missouri Western is moving forward with sure direction and clear purpose, and I’m honored and humbled to be a part of that,” Kennedy said in a written statement. “I believe there is much hope in the future of Missouri Western, and I am very confident and excited about what that will mean for us.”A welcome and celebration event will be planned in the future, depending on COVID-19 protocol. Tieman and Kennedy will speak in a news conference at 9 a.m. Friday, which will be streamed live <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9Xq7-Hu1AU&amp;feature=youtu.be">here</a>.Kennedy became Missouri Western’s vice provost in January 2020, after being selected through a nationwide search.Before coming to Missouri Western, Kennedy was dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology and interim dean of the College of Health Professions at the University of Akron. She had been at the University of Akron since 1997, beginning as an assistant professor of social science Her administrative experience began as a department chair in 2002. She became associate dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology in 2014, becoming dean in 2016.Kennedy grew up in Kansas City, and graduated from Ruskin High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Master of Arts in Psychology, Graduate Certificate in Gerontology and Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, Applied Cognitive Aging, all from the University of Akron.

Missouri Western names Elizabeth Kennedy as university's sixth president

Missouri Western junior and St. Joseph Central alum&nbsp;Jordan Garr&nbsp;became the Griffons' first-ever individual champion at the MIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, capturing the shot put title on Sunday in Topeka. Garr opened the competition as the top seed in the event and took control with his first throw of 17.01 meters (55-09.34) to take the lead after the first round.

That mark held up through the prelims, and Garr still had the lead going to finals, but Cole Sample of Pittsburg State had a throw of 17.08 meters on his fifth throw to pull ahead. With only the sixth and final throw left, Garr earned the right to go last, because of his mark in the prelims. He waited and watched Konner Swenson of Pitt State take the lead with a throw of 17.57 meters.

Garr was in now in third, and was the only one left to throw, and had only one throw left. Garr stepped into the ring and unleashed the best throw of his career for a walk-off win in the shot put. He threw a new personal best and school record of 17.85 meters (58-06.75 feet) to win the event by nearly a foot.

The throw was a career best and Missouri Western school record. Garr&nbsp;also moved into eighth place in the nation with the throw and put himself in good position to make the NCAA Indoor Championships.

Garr's teammate&nbsp;Dallas Thompson&nbsp;also stepped up on Sunday and he uncorked a new PR of 16.29 (53-05.50) to finish fifth overall in the shot put. The Griffon men also got a point from their 4x400 meter relay team as they were eight with a time of 3:22.32. As a team, the Missouri Western men finished 10th&nbsp;overall. Pittsburg State won the men's team title, Missouri Southern finished second, followed by Northwest Missouri State, Central Missouri and Fort Hays State. The Missouri Western women scored their most points and had their best finish at the MIAA Indoor Championships in the four years of the program as they scored 39 points and finished ninth as a team. Central Missouri won the women's title, followed by Missouri Southern, Pitt State, Lincoln and Northwest. The Griffon women had some great performances Sunday.&nbsp;Savannah Simmons&nbsp;ran another provisional time of 7.65 in the 60-meter dash to get on the podium and place third in the MIAA.

Simmons then placed fifth in the 200-meter dash with a time of 25.28, and two of her teammates earned points as well.&nbsp;Aniya Kollore&nbsp;(25.41) finished seventh and&nbsp;Lynzi Miller&nbsp;(25.49) placed eighth. Hanna Williams&nbsp;ran in a stacked 600 yard run as five women broke the facility record and Maria Diamond of Lincoln broke the MIAA record. Williams ended up in fourth place with a time of 1:26.39. Elsewhere on Sunday for the women,&nbsp;Bailey Gilbert&nbsp;had a provisional mark in the triple jump as he placed fourth at 11.86 meters (38-11.00) and&nbsp;Megan Gillen&nbsp;finished seventh place in the mile with a time of 5:09.94. The women's 4x400 meter relay finished also scored as they were fourth on Sunday with a time of 3:52.72. The NCAA Indoor Championships will be up next as they'll take place in Birmingham, Alabama starting on Thursday, March 11. The athletes who qualify for the NCAA National Championships will be announced on Tuesday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph Post&nbsp;Missouri Western junior and St. Joseph Central alum&nbsp;Jordan Garr&nbsp;became the Griffons' first-ever individual champion at the MIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, capturing the shot put title on Sunday in Topeka. Garr opened the competition as the top seed in the event and took control with his first throw of 17.01 meters (55-09.34) to take the lead after the first round.That mark held up through the prelims, and Garr still had the lead going to finals, but Cole Sample of Pittsburg State had a throw of 17.08 meters on his fifth throw to pull ahead. With only the sixth and final throw left, Garr earned the right to go last, because of his mark in the prelims. He waited and watched Konner Swenson of Pitt State take the lead with a throw of 17.57 meters.Garr was in now in third, and was the only one left to throw, and had only one throw left. Garr stepped into the ring and unleashed the best throw of his career for a walk-off win in the shot put. He threw a new personal best and school record of 17.85 meters (58-06.75 feet) to win the event by nearly a foot.The throw was a career best and Missouri Western school record. Garr&nbsp;also moved into eighth place in the nation with the throw and put himself in good position to make the NCAA Indoor Championships.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck">SO SO SO proud to have our first ever <a href="https://twitter.com/gogriffons?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gogriffons</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MwsuTf?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MwsuTf</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Miaa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MIAA</a> individual champion, Jordan Garr!!! Jordan threw a PR 17.85 to win the shot put title on his last throw. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GriffUp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GriffUp</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OurCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OurCity</a> 🦁🦅☝🏻🥇 <a href="https://t.co/rjQ22P6YyY">pic.twitter.com/rjQ22P6YyY</a>&mdash; Theresa Grosbach (@TYetmarAD) <a href="https://twitter.com/TYetmarAD/status/1366123010361602048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2021</a></blockquote>
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</div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck">.<a href="https://twitter.com/MwsuTf?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MwsuTf</a>&#39;s Jordan Garr just won the shot put at the MIAA Championship on his final throw of the competition! A career best and school record throw of 17.85 meters (58&#39;06.75&quot;).&mdash; Griffon Athletics (@gogriffons) <a href="https://twitter.com/gogriffons/status/1366121890188693504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2021</a></blockquote>
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</div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck">Former Central standout Jordan Garr <a href="https://twitter.com/garrdiesel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@garrdiesel</a> is MIAA champion in shot put w/ a throw of 58’06. 75”, also a <a href="https://twitter.com/MwsuTf?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MwsuTf</a> record. He is HS record holder at Central &amp; Class 5 in Missouri with throw of 61’4”. HS uses 12lb shot. College uses 16lb shot.😳💪 <a href="https://t.co/WJ1ZBsD8DW">https://t.co/WJ1ZBsD8DW</a> <a href="https://t.co/ueVXwnUDOc">pic.twitter.com/ueVXwnUDOc</a>&mdash; CHS Indians Track &amp; Field (@CHSIndiansTrack) <a href="https://twitter.com/CHSIndiansTrack/status/1366203939377545218?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2021</a></blockquote>
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</div>Garr's teammate&nbsp;Dallas Thompson&nbsp;also stepped up on Sunday and he uncorked a new PR of 16.29 (53-05.50) to finish fifth overall in the shot put. The Griffon men also got a point from their 4x400 meter relay team as they were eight with a time of 3:22.32. As a team, the Missouri Western men finished 10th&nbsp;overall. Pittsburg State won the men's team title, Missouri Southern finished second, followed by Northwest Missouri State, Central Missouri and Fort Hays State. The Missouri Western women scored their most points and had their best finish at the MIAA Indoor Championships in the four years of the program as they scored 39 points and finished ninth as a team. Central Missouri won the women's title, followed by Missouri Southern, Pitt State, Lincoln and Northwest. The Griffon women had some great performances Sunday.&nbsp;Savannah Simmons&nbsp;ran another provisional time of 7.65 in the 60-meter dash to get on the podium and place third in the MIAA.Simmons then placed fifth in the 200-meter dash with a time of 25.28, and two of her teammates earned points as well.&nbsp;Aniya Kollore&nbsp;(25.41) finished seventh and&nbsp;Lynzi Miller&nbsp;(25.49) placed eighth. Hanna Williams&nbsp;ran in a stacked 600 yard run as five women broke the facility record and Maria Diamond of Lincoln broke the MIAA record. Williams ended up in fourth place with a time of 1:26.39. Elsewhere on Sunday for the women,&nbsp;Bailey Gilbert&nbsp;had a provisional mark in the triple jump as he placed fourth at 11.86 meters (38-11.00) and&nbsp;Megan Gillen&nbsp;finished seventh place in the mile with a time of 5:09.94. The women's 4x400 meter relay finished also scored as they were fourth on Sunday with a time of 3:52.72. The NCAA Indoor Championships will be up next as they'll take place in Birmingham, Alabama starting on Thursday, March 11. The athletes who qualify for the NCAA National Championships will be announced on Tuesday.&nbsp;&nbsp;You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Missouri Western junior, St. Joseph Central alum Jordan Garr wins MIAA title in shot put

The Missouri Western men's basketball team&nbsp;(13-9) has earned the No. 3 seed in the MIAA Tournament.

The Griffons tied for third with Missouri Southern after MWSU knocked off UNK, 74-72, on Saturday.

The Griffons and Lions split their season series, but Missouri Western had the tiebreaker over Southern, because of their two wins over Washburn this season. The third-place finish is the best for Western since 2003. It's also the second straight year that Missouri Western has finished in the top four in the MIAA standings. The Griffons will square off against No. 6 seed Lincoln in the first round. That game will take place Wednesday inside the MWSU Fieldhouse. The game will tip at 7 p.m., and be carried live on KFEQ Radio (680 AM, 95.3 FM) with pregame starting at 6:30.

Missouri Western and Lincoln split their two meetings in the regular season. The Griffons rolled past the Blue Tigers on December 3 in St. Joseph, 89-73, while Lincoln returned the favor on January 30 in Jefferson City with a 95-74 blowout victory. All of the quarterfinals take place on Wednesday, March 3, at the four highest seeded sites.

The other matchups include No. 1 Northwest Missouri State vs. No. 8 Emporia State, No. 2 Washburn against No. 7 Rogers State and No. 4 Missouri Southern vs. No. 5 Central Oklahoma.

The Bearcats (21-1) will tip off Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. The Northwest men concluded their regular season Saturday with an 87-62 win over Fort Hays State at Bearcat Arena. The semifinals and championship will be played at the highest remaining seed following the quarterfinals. There will be two semifinal games on Friday, March 5, with the championship game set for Saturday, March 6. Game times are yet to be determined. 2021 MIAA Men's Basketball Championship Tournament presented by Citizens Bank &amp; Trust 1. Northwest Missouri State 2. Washburn 3. Missouri Western 4. Missouri Southern 5. Central Oklahoma 6. Lincoln 7. Rogers State 8. Emporia State Wednesday, March 3 - Quarterfinals No. 8 Emporia State at No. 1 Northwest Missouri No. 7 Rogers State at No. 2 Washburn No. 6 Lincoln at No. 3 Missouri Western No. 5 Central Oklahoma at No. 4 Missouri Southern&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostThe Missouri Western men's basketball team&nbsp;(13-9) has earned the No. 3 seed in the MIAA Tournament.The Griffons tied for third with Missouri Southern after MWSU knocked off UNK, 74-72, on Saturday.The Griffons and Lions split their season series, but Missouri Western had the tiebreaker over Southern, because of their two wins over Washburn this season. The third-place finish is the best for Western since 2003. It's also the second straight year that Missouri Western has finished in the top four in the MIAA standings. The Griffons will square off against No. 6 seed Lincoln in the first round. That game will take place Wednesday inside the MWSU Fieldhouse. The game will tip at 7 p.m., and be carried live on KFEQ Radio (680 AM, 95.3 FM) with pregame starting at 6:30.Missouri Western and Lincoln split their two meetings in the regular season. The Griffons rolled past the Blue Tigers on December 3 in St. Joseph, 89-73, while Lincoln returned the favor on January 30 in Jefferson City with a 95-74 blowout victory. All of the quarterfinals take place on Wednesday, March 3, at the four highest seeded sites.The other matchups include No. 1 Northwest Missouri State vs. No. 8 Emporia State, No. 2 Washburn against No. 7 Rogers State and No. 4 Missouri Southern vs. No. 5 Central Oklahoma.The Bearcats (21-1) will tip off Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. The Northwest men concluded their regular season Saturday with an 87-62 win over Fort Hays State at Bearcat Arena. The semifinals and championship will be played at the highest remaining seed following the quarterfinals. There will be two semifinal games on Friday, March 5, with the championship game set for Saturday, March 6. Game times are yet to be determined. 2021 MIAA Men's Basketball Championship Tournament presented by Citizens Bank &amp; Trust 1. Northwest Missouri State 2. Washburn 3. Missouri Western 4. Missouri Southern 5. Central Oklahoma 6. Lincoln 7. Rogers State 8. Emporia State Wednesday, March 3 - Quarterfinals No. 8 Emporia State at No. 1 Northwest Missouri No. 7 Rogers State at No. 2 Washburn No. 6 Lincoln at No. 3 Missouri Western No. 5 Central Oklahoma at No. 4 Missouri Southern&nbsp;&nbsp;

Missouri Western, Northwest Missouri State men's basketball set for MIAA tournament

Sectional wrestling took place across Missouri Saturday, with many wrestlers in the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area competing. Class 1 wrestlers competed at Mid-Buchanan, while Class 2 wrestlers had a meet in Excelsior Springs.

The top three placers in each weight class qualified for state - a new format this year made to comply with national COVID-19 protocol.

The Mid-Buchanan Dragons, ranked No. 1 in Class 1, are sending a school record 12 wrestlers to the state tournament, which is March 9-13 at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence.

Mid-Buchanan qualified a wrestler in all but one weight class.

106 Ryder Coons - Mid-Buchanan (1st) Luke Johnson - Gallatin (3rd). A freshman, Johnson pinned Tanner Still of Macon in the third place bubble match to qualify.

113 Clancey Woodward - Mid-Buchanan (2nd) Gavin Soush - Albany (3rd)

120 Dawson Fansher - North Andrew (1st). Fansher is a remarkable 24-1 this season. Drew Grippando - Mid-Buchanan (3rd). Grippando pinned Albany's Nate Doolittle early in the second period to take 3rd and get to state.

126 Kaden Anderson - Mid-Buchanan (2nd)

132 Brendan Barton - Maysville (3rd). A freshman, Barton won a dramatic bubble match, 7-5, over Mid-Buchanan's Clayton Rotterman.

138 Butch Walters - Mid-Buchanan (3rd). This is the third state appearance for Walters, who eclipsed 100 career wins at districts in mid-February.

145 Nathan Hyde - Mid-Buchanan (2nd) Draven Wright - Gallatin (3rd)

152 Rodell Sperry - Gallatin (1st). Sperry is a perfect 28-0 this season. Colton Kirkham - Mid-Buchanan (2nd)

160 Chase Davidson - Mid-Buchanan (1st). Davidson medaled 4th at state in 2019. Logan Bottcher - Gallatin (3rd). Bottcher topped Maysville's Coy Sobotka 3-0 in the third place bubble match.

170 Denton Biller - Mid-Buchanan (1st)

182 Wade Stanton - Mid-Buchanan (1st). A sophomore, Stanton has been dominant this year with a 35-1 record.

195 Creed Webster - Mid-Buchanan (1st). This will be Webster's fourth trip to state, as he'll seek a third career state medal. Colten Stevens - Rock Port (3rd).&nbsp;

285 Cole Gripka - Maysville (1st). He's been one of the best heavyweight wrestlers in the region with a 34-0 record heading into state. Seth Cruz - Mid-Buchanan (3rd)

The Cameron Dragons, who already won a conference and district title this season, led the way with seven state qualifiers in Excelsior Springs.

106 Gage Schottel - Savannah (1st).&nbsp;

113 Caleb Husch - Cameron (1st) Bryce Damgar - Savannah (3rd)

120 Ryker Smith - Cameron (1st). Smith is a remarkable 46-1 as a junior.

126 Tanner Riley - Cameron (2nd) Marco Dalakishvili - Lafayette St. Joseph (3rd)

132 Chase Short - Cameron (2nd) Chance Phillipps - Savannah (3rd)

138 Tyler Murphy - Benton (1st). Murphy (23-1) returns to state after medaling second last year. Brecken Gates - Cameron (3rd)

160 Drew Spire - Maryville (3rd)

182 Jay Greiner - Lafayette St. Joseph (1st). The sophomore has impressed all year with a 50-1 record.

195 Keiren Watkins - Maryville (2nd) Keegan Reynolds - Cameron (3rd)

285 Cameron Hedgpath - Cameron (3rd)

113 Kyler Simon - Lathrop (3rd)

120 Keaton Coots - Lathrop (3rd)

132 Peyson Chandler - West Platte (3rd)

152 Dryston Dotson - Lathrop (2nd)

170 Cameron Williams - West Platte (2nd)

220 Lamar Henderson - West Platte (3rd)

<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A school record, 12 state qualifiers. That was fun. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OutWorkEm?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OutWorkEm</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MBDragonSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MBDragonSports</a> <a href="https://t.co/Q1GPRErLLL">pic.twitter.com/Q1GPRErLLL</a>&mdash; Dragon Wrestling (@MB_Wrestling) <a href="https://twitter.com/MB_Wrestling/status/1365806244397797377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 27, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostSectional wrestling took place across Missouri Saturday, with many wrestlers in the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area competing. Class 1 wrestlers competed at Mid-Buchanan, while Class 2 wrestlers had a meet in Excelsior Springs.The top three placers in each weight class qualified for state - a new format this year made to comply with national COVID-19 protocol.**Class 1 Section 4 results**The Mid-Buchanan Dragons, ranked No. 1 in Class 1, are sending a school record 12 wrestlers to the state tournament, which is March 9-13 at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence.Mid-Buchanan qualified a wrestler in all but one weight class.106 Ryder Coons - Mid-Buchanan (1st) Luke Johnson - Gallatin (3rd). A freshman, Johnson pinned Tanner Still of Macon in the third place bubble match to qualify.113 Clancey Woodward - Mid-Buchanan (2nd) Gavin Soush - Albany (3rd)120 Dawson Fansher - North Andrew (1st). Fansher is a remarkable 24-1 this season. Drew Grippando - Mid-Buchanan (3rd). Grippando pinned Albany's Nate Doolittle early in the second period to take 3rd and get to state.126 Kaden Anderson - Mid-Buchanan (2nd)132 Brendan Barton - Maysville (3rd). A freshman, Barton won a dramatic bubble match, 7-5, over Mid-Buchanan's Clayton Rotterman.138 Butch Walters - Mid-Buchanan (3rd). This is the third state appearance for Walters, who eclipsed 100 career wins at districts in mid-February.145 Nathan Hyde - Mid-Buchanan (2nd) Draven Wright - Gallatin (3rd)152 Rodell Sperry - Gallatin (1st). Sperry is a perfect 28-0 this season. Colton Kirkham - Mid-Buchanan (2nd)160 Chase Davidson - Mid-Buchanan (1st). Davidson medaled 4th at state in 2019. Logan Bottcher - Gallatin (3rd). Bottcher topped Maysville's Coy Sobotka 3-0 in the third place bubble match.170 Denton Biller - Mid-Buchanan (1st)182 Wade Stanton - Mid-Buchanan (1st). A sophomore, Stanton has been dominant this year with a 35-1 record.195 Creed Webster - Mid-Buchanan (1st). This will be Webster's fourth trip to state, as he'll seek a third career state medal. Colten Stevens - Rock Port (3rd).&nbsp;285 Cole Gripka - Maysville (1st). He's been one of the best heavyweight wrestlers in the region with a 34-0 record heading into state. Seth Cruz - Mid-Buchanan (3rd)**Class 2 Section 4 results**The Cameron Dragons, who already won a conference and district title this season, led the way with seven state qualifiers in Excelsior Springs.106 Gage Schottel - Savannah (1st).&nbsp;113 Caleb Husch - Cameron (1st) Bryce Damgar - Savannah (3rd)120 Ryker Smith - Cameron (1st). Smith is a remarkable 46-1 as a junior.126 Tanner Riley - Cameron (2nd) Marco Dalakishvili - Lafayette St. Joseph (3rd)132 Chase Short - Cameron (2nd) Chance Phillipps - Savannah (3rd)138 Tyler Murphy - Benton (1st). Murphy (23-1) returns to state after medaling second last year. Brecken Gates - Cameron (3rd)152 Bishop Rush - Benton (2nd)160 Drew Spire - Maryville (3rd)182 Jay Greiner - Lafayette St. Joseph (1st). The sophomore has impressed all year with a 50-1 record.195 Keiren Watkins - Maryville (2nd) Keegan Reynolds - Cameron (3rd)285 Cameron Hedgpath - Cameron (3rd)**Class 1 Section 3 results**113 Kyler Simon - Lathrop (3rd)120 Keaton Coots - Lathrop (3rd)132 Peyson Chandler - West Platte (3rd)152 Dryston Dotson - Lathrop (2nd)170 Cameron Williams - West Platte (2nd)220 Lamar Henderson - West Platte (3rd)285 Christopher Wade - Plattsburg (2nd)You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

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