Winter weather is bearing down on the St. Joseph region,
bringing a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and possibly heavy snow.

The National Weather Service reports a “rather potent winter
storm” remains on track to move into northwestern Missouri, extreme eastern
Kansas, southeastern Nebraska, and southwestern Iowa. Forecasters say the storm
initially will bring a wintry mix to the area, primarily freezing rain, then switch
over to snow late Monday morning.

NWS has issued a winter weather advisory, beginning at 3am Monday
through 6am Tuesday, impacting both the morning and evening commutes. Snow accumulations
are expected to range from two to four inches with ice accumulations of up to
one tenth of an inch. The advisory has been issued for northeastern Kansas as
well as north-central and northwestern Missouri. Cities included in the
advisory include Atchison and Maysville, Kansas as well as St. Joseph in Missouri
along with several northwest Missouri cities.

Roads likely will be slick from freezing rain prior to the
snow falling. Motorists are being cautioned about getting out and urged to keep
up-to-date on the forecast.

Far northern Missouri and southern Iowa as well as parts of
Nebraska are expected to receive the heaviest snowfall with totals tapering off
around the Highway 36 corridor.

For the latest road conditions in Missouri, click <a href="http://traveler.modot.org/map/index.html">here</a> or
call 5-1-1.

For the latest on road conditions in Kansas, click <a href="https://www.kandrive.org/@-100.55621,39.06228,6?show=roadReports,constructionReports,trafficSpeeds,winterDriving,weatherRadar">here</a>.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostWinter weather is bearing down on the St. Joseph region,
bringing a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and possibly heavy snow.The National Weather Service reports a “rather potent winter
storm” remains on track to move into northwestern Missouri, extreme eastern
Kansas, southeastern Nebraska, and southwestern Iowa. Forecasters say the storm
initially will bring a wintry mix to the area, primarily freezing rain, then switch
over to snow late Monday morning.NWS has issued a winter weather advisory, beginning at 3am Monday
through 6am Tuesday, impacting both the morning and evening commutes. Snow accumulations
are expected to range from two to four inches with ice accumulations of up to
one tenth of an inch. The advisory has been issued for northeastern Kansas as
well as north-central and northwestern Missouri. Cities included in the
advisory include Atchison and Maysville, Kansas as well as St. Joseph in Missouri
along with several northwest Missouri cities.Roads likely will be slick from freezing rain prior to the
snow falling. Motorists are being cautioned about getting out and urged to keep
up-to-date on the forecast.Far northern Missouri and southern Iowa as well as parts of
Nebraska are expected to receive the heaviest snowfall with totals tapering off
around the Highway 36 corridor.For the latest road conditions in Missouri, click <a href="http://traveler.modot.org/map/index.html">here</a> or
call 5-1-1.For the latest on road conditions in Kansas, click <a href="https://www.kandrive.org/@-100.55621,39.06228,6?show=roadReports,constructionReports,trafficSpeeds,winterDriving,weatherRadar">here</a>.

Wintry mix possible as weather advisory issued for area

CLINTON COUNTY —A Missouri man died in an accident just after 1:30a.m. Sunday in Clinton County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Acura RSX driven Jessie T. Harris, 23, Dearborn, was eastbound on Route N three miles east of Easton.&nbsp;

The driver failed to negotiate a curve and the driver overcorrected. The car traveled off the south side of the road, struck an embankment, rolled and the driver was ejected.

Harris was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to the Frontier Forensics in Kansas City. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

CLINTON COUNTY —A Missouri man died in an accident just after 1:30a.m. Sunday in Clinton County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Acura RSX driven Jessie T. Harris, 23, Dearborn, was eastbound on Route N three miles east of Easton.&nbsp;The driver failed to negotiate a curve and the driver overcorrected. The car traveled off the south side of the road, struck an embankment, rolled and the driver was ejected.Harris was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to the Frontier Forensics in Kansas City. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

Missouri man dies after being ejected in crash

ATCHISON COUNTY, MO. —One person was injured in an accident just 2a.m. Sunday in Atchison County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 1994 GMC 1500 pickup driven by Reven S. Herron, 34, Rock Port, was southbound MO 111 just north of I-29 exit 107.

The pickup traveled off the east side of the road and the driver overcorrected. The pickup returned to the road, began to skid, traveled off the west side of the road, struck a tree and overturned.

A private vehicle transported Herron to Fairfax Community Hospital. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

ATCHISON COUNTY, MO. —One person was injured in an accident just 2a.m. Sunday in Atchison County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 1994 GMC 1500 pickup driven by Reven S. Herron, 34, Rock Port, was southbound MO 111 just north of I-29 exit 107.The pickup traveled off the east side of the road and the driver overcorrected. The pickup returned to the road, began to skid, traveled off the west side of the road, struck a tree and overturned.A private vehicle transported Herron to Fairfax Community Hospital. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

Rock Port man hospitalized after pickup strikes tree

NODAWAY COUNTY —Three people were injured in an accident just after 11:30a.m. Saturday in Nodaway County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2015 Ford Focus driven by Kole K. Thompson, 23, Bedford, IA., was southbound on MO 146 two miles north of Maryville.

The Ford rear-ended a 2020 John Deere Gator driven by Gary D. Stiens. 65, Maryville, who was slowing to turn into a private drive.

Nodaway County EMS transported Stiens and passengers in the Ford Brend A. Thompson, 23, and a 5-year-old girl both of Bedford, IA., to Mosaic in Maryville.&nbsp; Kole Thompson was not injured.

The occupants of the Ford were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

NODAWAY COUNTY —Three people were injured in an accident just after 11:30a.m. Saturday in Nodaway County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2015 Ford Focus driven by Kole K. Thompson, 23, Bedford, IA., was southbound on MO 146 two miles north of Maryville.The Ford rear-ended a 2020 John Deere Gator driven by Gary D. Stiens. 65, Maryville, who was slowing to turn into a private drive.Nodaway County EMS transported Stiens and passengers in the Ford Brend A. Thompson, 23, and a 5-year-old girl both of Bedford, IA., to Mosaic in Maryville.&nbsp; Kole Thompson was not injured.The occupants of the Ford were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

2 adults, child hospitalized after car rear-ends UTV

CLINTON COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 10:30a.m. Saturday in Clinton County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2019 Frieghtliner semi driven by Kevin B. Adcock, Butler, was southbound on Interstate 35 four miles south of Cameron.

The driver suffered from a medical issue. The vehicle traveled off the road, struck an embankment and overtured.

Cameron EMS transported Adcock to Cameron Regional Medical Center. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

CLINTON COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 10:30a.m. Saturday in Clinton County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2019 Frieghtliner semi driven by Kevin B. Adcock, Butler, was southbound on Interstate 35 four miles south of Cameron.The driver suffered from a medical issue. The vehicle traveled off the road, struck an embankment and overtured.Cameron EMS transported Adcock to Cameron Regional Medical Center. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

Missouri driver suffers medical condition, semi overturns

NODAWAY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 6p.m. Friday in Nodaway County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 20006 Hyundai Sonata driven by Hayli J. Nagiewicz, 19, Kansas City, MO., was northbound on U.S. 71 just north of Highway M three miles west of Barnard.

The vehicle traveled off the east side of the road and the driver overcorrected. The vehicle traveled back across the road and the driver overcorrected again. The vehicle traveled off the east side of the road a second time, slid and overturned.

Nodaway County ambulance transported Nagiewicz to Mosaic in Maryville. She was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

NODAWAY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 6p.m. Friday in Nodaway County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 20006 Hyundai Sonata driven by Hayli J. Nagiewicz, 19, Kansas City, MO., was northbound on U.S. 71 just north of Highway M three miles west of Barnard.The vehicle traveled off the east side of the road and the driver overcorrected. The vehicle traveled back across the road and the driver overcorrected again. The vehicle traveled off the east side of the road a second time, slid and overturned.Nodaway County ambulance transported Nagiewicz to Mosaic in Maryville. She was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

Missouri teen hospitalized after Nodaway Co. crash

St. Joseph health officials report 42 more cases of COVID-19 in Buchanan County Friday, putting the county's total at 9,509.

There were no new deaths in Buchanan County for the second day in a row. The county's death toll stands at 151.

Mosaic Life Care reports 46 patients in its system Friday - the same number as Thursday. There are 43 patients in St. Joseph, two in Maryville and one in Albany.

Andrew County reports 10 new cases Friday for a total of 1,884. There have also been 18 deaths in the county since the pandemic started.

Statewide, Missouri reports 1,783 new cases (445,621 total) and 42 new deaths (6,527 total) Friday.

Since Wednesday, Kansas has seen 3,241 new cases (266,653 total) and 23 new deaths (3,598 total). There are now over 8,000 Kansans hospitalized with COVID as well.

Doniphan County, Kansas reports 857 cases (+8 since Wednesday), Atchison County, KS has seen 1,402 cases (+15) and Brown County reports 1,159 cases - an increase of 12 since Monday.

By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostSt. Joseph health officials report 42 more cases of COVID-19 in Buchanan County Friday, putting the county's total at 9,509.There were no new deaths in Buchanan County for the second day in a row. The county's death toll stands at 151.Mosaic Life Care reports 46 patients in its system Friday - the same number as Thursday. There are 43 patients in St. Joseph, two in Maryville and one in Albany.Andrew County reports 10 new cases Friday for a total of 1,884. There have also been 18 deaths in the county since the pandemic started.Statewide, Missouri reports 1,783 new cases (445,621 total) and 42 new deaths (6,527 total) Friday.Since Wednesday, Kansas has seen 3,241 new cases (266,653 total) and 23 new deaths (3,598 total). There are now over 8,000 Kansans hospitalized with COVID as well.Doniphan County, Kansas reports 857 cases (+8 since Wednesday), Atchison County, KS has seen 1,402 cases (+15) and Brown County reports 1,159 cases - an increase of 12 since Monday.

Buchanan County exceeds 9,500 COVID cases, hospitalizations remain stable

The 2020 Crime report analysis reported crime rates are lower
than in 2019. Police Chief Chris Connally says overall index crimes were down by
just over 11%. 

“The index crimes are murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault,
arson, burglary, larceny, and motor vehicle theft,” Connally tells reporters
during a news conference at the Law Enforcement Center.

Connally is encouraged by the lower crime rate, but says improvement
is always possible. 

“When we look at crime we summarize it but from the day to day
operation, we’re always looking at there’s too much crime and we need to go out
and reduce it more and more and more, so given the areas are down that’s great
but to us it’s never down enough. It never will be down enough,” says Connally.


There were three homicides reported in 2020 compared to two in
2019. There were 23 rapes reported in 2020. There were 35 rapes reported in
2019. 

There were 52 robberies reported in 2020 compared to 54 in
2019. 555 burglaries were reported in 2020 compared to 593 in 2019. 

41% of all aggravated assaults were domestic related compared
to 45% in 2019. &nbsp;

There was a 14% drop in auto thefts last year. 

By WHITNEE ICESt. Joseph PostThe St. Joseph crime rates is down. The 2020 Crime report analysis reported crime rates are lower
than in 2019. Police Chief Chris Connally says overall index crimes were down by
just over 11%. “The index crimes are murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault,
arson, burglary, larceny, and motor vehicle theft,” Connally tells reporters
during a news conference at the Law Enforcement Center.Connally is encouraged by the lower crime rate, but says improvement
is always possible. “When we look at crime we summarize it but from the day to day
operation, we’re always looking at there’s too much crime and we need to go out
and reduce it more and more and more, so given the areas are down that’s great
but to us it’s never down enough. It never will be down enough,” says Connally.
There were three homicides reported in 2020 compared to two in
2019. There were 23 rapes reported in 2020. There were 35 rapes reported in
2019. There were 52 robberies reported in 2020 compared to 54 in
2019. 555 burglaries were reported in 2020 compared to 593 in 2019. 41% of all aggravated assaults were domestic related compared
to 45% in 2019. &nbsp;There was a 14% drop in auto thefts last year.

St. Joseph crime rate falls in 2020

HOLT COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 8a.m. Friday in Holt County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2006 Chevy Silverado driven by Amy N. Bender, 36, Maitland, was southbound on Madison Street at Missouri Street in Oregon.

The pickup was stopped at a stop sign. A 6-year-old Oregon boy attempted to cross the street. The driver accelerated and struck the child.

Atchison-Holt ambulance transported the boy to Mosaic in St. Joseph. Bender was not injured and properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

HOLT COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 8a.m. Friday in Holt County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2006 Chevy Silverado driven by Amy N. Bender, 36, Maitland, was southbound on Madison Street at Missouri Street in Oregon.The pickup was stopped at a stop sign. A 6-year-old Oregon boy attempted to cross the street. The driver accelerated and struck the child.Atchison-Holt ambulance transported the boy to Mosaic in St. Joseph. Bender was not injured and properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

6-year-old MO. boy hospitalized after struck by pickup

Doniphan
County, Kansas has announced it is moving to Phase 2 of the coronavirus vaccination,
now registering residents who are 65 or older and those who are high contact
critical workers.

Kansas
distributes the COVID-19 vaccination in five phases, based on age and
occupation.

A
new release distributed by the Doniphan County Health Department informs those
interested to email the department at <a href="mailto:health@dpcountyks.com">health@dpcountyks.com</a>
or call 785-985-3591 to get on the vaccination list. The health department will
call when the vaccine becomes available.

Doniphan
County says it is receiving small amounts of the vaccine from the state weekly.

Go
to <a href="http://www.dpcountyks.com">www.dpcountyks.com</a> to read the
Moderna vaccine EUA (emergency use authorization) and complete the consent form
and bring both to your COVID vaccine appointment at the Doniphan Co. Health
Dept.

For
more information on the COVID-19 Vaccine, go to&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://www.kansasvaccine.gov/">https://www.kansasvaccine.gov/</a>

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostDoniphan
County, Kansas has announced it is moving to Phase 2 of the coronavirus vaccination,
now registering residents who are 65 or older and those who are high contact
critical workers.Kansas
distributes the COVID-19 vaccination in five phases, based on age and
occupation.A
new release distributed by the Doniphan County Health Department informs those
interested to email the department at <a href="mailto:health@dpcountyks.com">health@dpcountyks.com</a>
or call 785-985-3591 to get on the vaccination list. The health department will
call when the vaccine becomes available.Doniphan
County says it is receiving small amounts of the vaccine from the state weekly.Go
to <a href="http://www.dpcountyks.com">www.dpcountyks.com</a> to read the
Moderna vaccine EUA (emergency use authorization) and complete the consent form
and bring both to your COVID vaccine appointment at the Doniphan Co. Health
Dept. For
more information on the COVID-19 Vaccine, go to&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://www.kansasvaccine.gov/">https://www.kansasvaccine.gov/</a>

Doniphan CO moves to Phase 2 of COVID-19 vaccinations

It's a day that many have waited on for almost a year now.

Online registration for the COVID-19 vaccine in St. Joseph opened Friday, with vaccines getting out to the eligible public starting Monday.

"It is a day of hope," Mosaic chief medical officer Dr. Davin Turner said. "There's a light at the end of the tunnel and it's not a train."

Mosaic Life Care, the city of St. Joseph and several other entities have partnered to provide the COVID vaccine to northwest Missouri residents, as supply allows.

"That commitment and coordinated effort allows us to start community vaccinations next week," St. Joseph mayor Bill McMurray said. "I'm very grateful for this partnership and the dedication and perseverance from everyone to make it happen."

Missouri authorized COVID vaccines for people in Phase 1B this week. This includes people who are 65 and older and adults considered to be at high-risk with underlying health conditions.

St. Joseph's vaccination site is the former Gordmans at the East Hills Shopping Center.&nbsp;The site features a check-in area, multiple vaccination stations and a large, socially distanced observation area.

"It's my expectation that this facility will be providing vaccines for at least six months and possibly longer," Turner said.

Appointments can be made at <a href="https://www.mymlc.com/vaccine">MyMLC.com/vaccine</a>.&nbsp;Residents might experience delays on the website due to high traffic volume.

"Our teams are working diligently to make (registration) as smooth of a process as possible," Turner said.

&nbsp;Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday's registration is already full as of Friday morning. Mosaic is unable to make appointments over the phone.

Vaccines are by appointment only with no walk-ins accepted, though Turner said the goal is to make it a walk-in operation once supply is sufficient.

"At this time, that's not going to be the way it works."

Hundreds will be vaccinated per day in St. Joseph and thousands per week - when supply is sufficient. Right now, there's enough to vaccinate about 100 people every day.

Mosaic initially requested 6,000 vaccines from the state with the goal of vaccinating up to 1,500 per day and up to 10,000 per week.

The problem - supply is limited across the state. Mosaic is ordering vaccine on a weekly basis with amounts being determined by the state.

"The number of vaccines is the limiting factor," Turner said, "but as we get more, we will deliver more vaccine to those who are eligible at this time. We have limited supply, but we will give the vaccine we have."

Mosaic has already vaccinated over 2,000 people in Phase 1a.

Both Mosaic Medical Center in Maryville and Mosaic Medical in Albany are working with their community partners on the vaccine rollout in those areas.

More information on rollout in those communities will come at a later date.

Regional residents in Maryville are asked to call the Nodaway County Health Department to get on a waiting list, while regional residents in Albany should call the Tri-County Health Department to get on their list.

Tri-County Health just this week <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/cd94d0a0-7595-45f2-b3ac-9623e4cc21b1">was denied its latest shipment</a> of COVID vaccine for people in Phase 1b.

Mosaic recently helped them finish vaccinating those in Phase 1a -medical personnel, long-term care residents and first responders in Dekalb, Gentry and Worth counties.

"We recently assisted (Tri-County) to make sure they could hopefully complete their Tier 1a folks," Turner said.

Supply is limited, and the fight is not over. But, it is a day of hope for many. A "long time coming," as Dr. Laney said, but Turner reminds people to keep up those preventative measures as they wait for their vaccine.

"Wash your hands, wear your mask...light is at the end of the tunnel and it is not a train."

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611337086892.jpeg" alt="Mosaic Life Care Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Davin Turner explains the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in St. Joseph Friday. Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
 <figcaption>Mosaic Life Care Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Davin Turner explains the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in St. Joseph Friday. Photo by Tommy Rezac.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostIt's a day that many have waited on for almost a year now.Online registration for the COVID-19 vaccine in St. Joseph opened Friday, with vaccines getting out to the eligible public starting Monday."It is a day of hope," Mosaic chief medical officer Dr. Davin Turner said. "There's a light at the end of the tunnel and it's not a train."Mosaic Life Care, the city of St. Joseph and several other entities have partnered to provide the COVID vaccine to northwest Missouri residents, as supply allows."That commitment and coordinated effort allows us to start community vaccinations next week," St. Joseph mayor Bill McMurray said. "I'm very grateful for this partnership and the dedication and perseverance from everyone to make it happen."Missouri authorized COVID vaccines for people in Phase 1B this week. This includes people who are 65 and older and adults considered to be at high-risk with underlying health conditions.St. Joseph's vaccination site is the former Gordmans at the East Hills Shopping Center.&nbsp;The site features a check-in area, multiple vaccination stations and a large, socially distanced observation area."It's my expectation that this facility will be providing vaccines for at least six months and possibly longer," Turner said.Appointments can be made at <a href="https://www.mymlc.com/vaccine">MyMLC.com/vaccine</a>.&nbsp;Residents might experience delays on the website due to high traffic volume."Our teams are working diligently to make (registration) as smooth of a process as possible," Turner said.&nbsp;Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday's registration is already full as of Friday morning. Mosaic is unable to make appointments over the phone.Vaccines are by appointment only with no walk-ins accepted, though Turner said the goal is to make it a walk-in operation once supply is sufficient."At this time, that's not going to be the way it works."Hundreds will be vaccinated per day in St. Joseph and thousands per week - when supply is sufficient. Right now, there's enough to vaccinate about 100 people every day.Mosaic initially requested 6,000 vaccines from the state with the goal of vaccinating up to 1,500 per day and up to 10,000 per week.The problem - supply is limited across the state. Mosaic is ordering vaccine on a weekly basis with amounts being determined by the state."The number of vaccines is the limiting factor," Turner said, "but as we get more, we will deliver more vaccine to those who are eligible at this time. We have limited supply, but we will give the vaccine we have."Mosaic has already vaccinated over 2,000 people in Phase 1a.Both Mosaic Medical Center in Maryville and Mosaic Medical in Albany are working with their community partners on the vaccine rollout in those areas.More information on rollout in those communities will come at a later date.Regional residents in Maryville are asked to call the Nodaway County Health Department to get on a waiting list, while regional residents in Albany should call the Tri-County Health Department to get on their list.Tri-County Health just this week <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/cd94d0a0-7595-45f2-b3ac-9623e4cc21b1">was denied its latest shipment</a> of COVID vaccine for people in Phase 1b.Mosaic recently helped them finish vaccinating those in Phase 1a -medical personnel, long-term care residents and first responders in Dekalb, Gentry and Worth counties."We recently assisted (Tri-County) to make sure they could hopefully complete their Tier 1a folks," Turner said.Supply is limited, and the fight is not over. But, it is a day of hope for many. A "long time coming," as Dr. Laney said, but Turner reminds people to keep up those preventative measures as they wait for their vaccine."Wash your hands, wear your mask...light is at the end of the tunnel and it is not a train."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611337254889.jpeg" alt="Chairs have been safely distanced inside the old Gordmans in St. Joseph to accommodate for mass vaccinations. Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
 <figcaption>Chairs have been safely distanced inside the old Gordmans in St. Joseph to accommodate for mass vaccinations. Photo by Tommy Rezac.</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611337299899.jpeg" alt="Vaccination stations are ready to go in the former Gordmans at the East Hills Shopping Center in St. Joseph. Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
 <figcaption>Vaccination stations are ready to go in the former Gordmans at the East Hills Shopping Center in St. Joseph. Photo by Tommy Rezac.</figcaption>
 </figure>You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Mosaic, city of St. Joseph, opens registration for COVID vaccine, distribution starts Monday

Human trafficking is a growing problem, even in Missouri, even
in St. Joseph.

St. Joseph Police Chief Chris Connally it is very difficult to
investigate and even more difficult to prosecute those involved in human
trafficking. And, according to Connally, too often the victims won’t cooperate.

“It’s a complicated subject and it’s a complicated matter, because
when you’re dealing with victims of human trafficking a lot of times, they don’t
think of themselves as victims,” Connally tells host Barry Birr on the KFEQ Hotline.

Connally says various methods are used to strike at the root
of the problem, including informing landlords that criminal activity might be
taking place in their buildings.

He says it’s hard to fight against it, because those involved
know how to elude police.

“They can be very complicated now with the Internet and
crossing state lines,” Connally says, adding some who traffic prostitutes make
it difficult for police to investigate, let alone make any arrests. “They may
be in one city with something set up for a week here and another city the
following week or two weeks (later). Like I said, it’s a pretty complicated, in-depth
subject.”

Connally serves on the Missouri Human Trafficking Task Force.

“Over the last two years we’ve made a lot of strides in
Missouri. Some of it deals with awareness,” Connally says. “And trafficking isn’t
just sex trafficking, it’s also labor trafficking, whether that’s construction
labor in some cases or labor as far as selling drugs.”

Serving with Connally on the statewide task force is St.
Joseph Sgt. Jason Strong. The task force works within the state Attorney General’s
office.

The St. Joseph group, Break Every Chain, works with law
enforcement to come to the aid of the victims of human trafficking.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostHuman trafficking is a growing problem, even in Missouri, even
in St. Joseph.St. Joseph Police Chief Chris Connally it is very difficult to
investigate and even more difficult to prosecute those involved in human
trafficking. And, according to Connally, too often the victims won’t cooperate.“It’s a complicated subject and it’s a complicated matter, because
when you’re dealing with victims of human trafficking a lot of times, they don’t
think of themselves as victims,” Connally tells host Barry Birr on the KFEQ Hotline.Connally says various methods are used to strike at the root
of the problem, including informing landlords that criminal activity might be
taking place in their buildings.He says it’s hard to fight against it, because those involved
know how to elude police.“They can be very complicated now with the Internet and
crossing state lines,” Connally says, adding some who traffic prostitutes make
it difficult for police to investigate, let alone make any arrests. “They may
be in one city with something set up for a week here and another city the
following week or two weeks (later). Like I said, it’s a pretty complicated, in-depth
subject.”Connally serves on the Missouri Human Trafficking Task Force.“Over the last two years we’ve made a lot of strides in
Missouri. Some of it deals with awareness,” Connally says. “And trafficking isn’t
just sex trafficking, it’s also labor trafficking, whether that’s construction
labor in some cases or labor as far as selling drugs.”Serving with Connally on the statewide task force is St.
Joseph Sgt. Jason Strong. The task force works within the state Attorney General’s
office.The St. Joseph group, Break Every Chain, works with law
enforcement to come to the aid of the victims of human trafficking.

Human trafficking:  a growing, difficult problem

St. Joseph health officials report 42 new COVID-19 cases in Buchanan County Thursday, but no new deaths.

The county has now seen 9,467 total cases and 151 COVID-related deaths since the pandemic began.

Mosaic Life Care reports 50 COVID-19 patients in its system Thursday with 46 patients in St. Joseph, four in Maryville and one in Albany.

Andrew County reports six new cases Thursday for a total of 1,874. The county has also had 18 COVID-related fatalities since the pandemic started.

Nodaway County reports 15 new cases for a total of 2,492.

Statewide, Missouri reports 2,049 new cases (443,838 total) and 24 new deaths (6,485 total) Thursday.

Kansas reports 263,412 total cases and 3,575 total deaths due to COVID.

By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostSt. Joseph health officials report 42 new COVID-19 cases in Buchanan County Thursday, but no new deaths.The county has now seen 9,467 total cases and 151 COVID-related deaths since the pandemic began.Mosaic Life Care reports 50 COVID-19 patients in its system Thursday with 46 patients in St. Joseph, four in Maryville and one in Albany.Andrew County reports six new cases Thursday for a total of 1,874. The county has also had 18 COVID-related fatalities since the pandemic started.Nodaway County reports 15 new cases for a total of 2,492.Statewide, Missouri reports 2,049 new cases (443,838 total) and 24 new deaths (6,485 total) Thursday.Kansas reports 263,412 total cases and 3,575 total deaths due to COVID.

No new deaths in Buchanan County, Mosaic hospitalizations stable Thursday

Northwest Missouri awaits word on when it might receive
COVID-19 vaccine for the next group of residents eligible to be vaccinated.

Health care workers and nursing home residents have been
getting shots. Now, the state has announced it is coordinating mass vaccinations
for the next group.

Buchanan County Presiding Commissioner Lee Sawyer says those
in Phase 1B will be allowed to receive their vaccinations soon.

“You just don’t know what the timeline on that is, that
effort. We could get child care and we could get some of these other folks
vaccinated,” Sawyer tells the KFEQ Hotline. “Obviously, the sooner we can, the
better, but it’s no small endeavor is the thing.”

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services <a href="https://covidvaccine.mo.gov/priority/Phase1b/">outlines
Phase 1B and its three tiers</a>.

Phase 1B – Tier 1 includes those who respond in times of emergency.
Phase 1B – Tier 2 includes high-risk individuals, such as those 65 and older as
well as any adults with serious illnesses such as cancer. Phase 1B – Tier 3
includes those in occupations which keep society operating, such as teachers
and child care workers.

Missouri plans mass vaccinations in each of the state’s nine
Highway Patrol regions. The National Guard will assist the Department of Health
and Senior Services in administering the vaccinations.

Sawyer says health officials have indicated it will take as
many as 50,000 Buchanan County residents to get vaccinated for the county to be
considered at herd immunity against the coronavirus.

“It’s a lot. Again, access to the vaccine is the number one,”
Sawyer says. “It sure sounds like here in the very near future we’re going to have
a good plan, a good process to get people through once we make sure and get that.”

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostNorthwest Missouri awaits word on when it might receive
COVID-19 vaccine for the next group of residents eligible to be vaccinated.Health care workers and nursing home residents have been
getting shots. Now, the state has announced it is coordinating mass vaccinations
for the next group.Buchanan County Presiding Commissioner Lee Sawyer says those
in Phase 1B will be allowed to receive their vaccinations soon.“You just don’t know what the timeline on that is, that
effort. We could get child care and we could get some of these other folks
vaccinated,” Sawyer tells the KFEQ Hotline. “Obviously, the sooner we can, the
better, but it’s no small endeavor is the thing.”The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services <a href="https://covidvaccine.mo.gov/priority/Phase1b/">outlines
Phase 1B and its three tiers</a>.Phase 1B – Tier 1 includes those who respond in times of emergency.
Phase 1B – Tier 2 includes high-risk individuals, such as those 65 and older as
well as any adults with serious illnesses such as cancer. Phase 1B – Tier 3
includes those in occupations which keep society operating, such as teachers
and child care workers.Missouri plans mass vaccinations in each of the state’s nine
Highway Patrol regions. The National Guard will assist the Department of Health
and Senior Services in administering the vaccinations.Sawyer says health officials have indicated it will take as
many as 50,000 Buchanan County residents to get vaccinated for the county to be
considered at herd immunity against the coronavirus.“It’s a lot. Again, access to the vaccine is the number one,”
Sawyer says. “It sure sounds like here in the very near future we’re going to have
a good plan, a good process to get people through once we make sure and get that.”

Northwest Missouri still waiting on COVID-19 vaccine

<div>Here’s the latest booking activity from the Platte County Jail. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. This information is provided by the Platte 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.</div><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611257320593.jpeg" alt="CARLOTTA PALMER - ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD INVOLVING DRUGS - 250000 BOND" />
 <figcaption>CARLOTTA PALMER - ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD INVOLVING DRUGS - 250000 BOND</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611257355630.jpeg" alt="CARL MCCLENDON - STEALING - NO BOND" />
 <figcaption>CARL MCCLENDON - STEALING - NO BOND</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611257395671.jpeg" alt="TERRY GEORGE - TERRY GEORGE - 50000 BOND" />
 <figcaption>TERRY GEORGE - TERRY GEORGE - 50000 BOND</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611257441884.jpeg" alt="JEREMY CUMMINGS - POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - 10000 BOND" />
 <figcaption>JEREMY CUMMINGS - POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - 10000 BOND</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611257683062.jpeg" alt="DAVID CRAIG - AGGRAVATED STALKING - 5000 BOND" />
 <figcaption>DAVID CRAIG - AGGRAVATED STALKING - 5000 BOND</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611257719019.jpeg" alt="PAUL SHOEMAKER - TAMPERING WITH MOTOR VEHICLE 2ND DEG - NO BOND" />
 <figcaption>PAUL SHOEMAKER - TAMPERING WITH MOTOR VEHICLE 2ND DEG - NO BOND</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611257766554.jpeg" alt="MICHAEL SWOPE - PROMOTING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY 1ST DEG - 250000 BOND" />
 <figcaption>MICHAEL SWOPE - PROMOTING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY 1ST DEG - 250000 BOND</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611257847836.jpeg" alt="JESSICA PEARSON - DOMESTIC ASSAULT 2ND DEG - NO BOND" />
 <figcaption>JESSICA PEARSON - DOMESTIC ASSAULT 2ND DEG - NO BOND</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611257883698.jpeg" alt="PAUL TURNER - FAILURE TO APPEAR - NO BOND" />
 <figcaption>PAUL TURNER - FAILURE TO APPEAR - NO BOND</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611257915599.jpeg" alt="PRENTICE EVANS - 24 INVESTIGATIVE HOLD - NO BOND" />
 <figcaption>PRENTICE EVANS - 24 INVESTIGATIVE HOLD - NO BOND</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611257965343.jpeg" alt="MIRANDA RAGAN - UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON - 25000 BOND" />
 <figcaption>MIRANDA RAGAN - UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON - 25000 BOND</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611258009687.jpeg" alt="RYAN EDWARDS - UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON - 15000 BOND" />
 <figcaption>RYAN EDWARDS - UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON - 15000 BOND</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611258059973.jpeg" alt="WILLIAMS VANDERPOOL - UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A FIREARM - 15000 BOND" />
 <figcaption>WILLIAMS VANDERPOOL - UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A FIREARM - 15000 BOND</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611258094758.jpeg" alt="ANTHONY FLEMING - 24 INVESTIGATIVE HOLD - NO BOND" />
 <figcaption>ANTHONY FLEMING - 24 INVESTIGATIVE HOLD - NO BOND</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611258142598.jpeg" alt="ANTHONY WILLIAMS - UNLAWFUL USE OF A WEAPON - 15000 BOND" />
 <figcaption>ANTHONY WILLIAMS - UNLAWFUL USE OF A WEAPON - 15000 BOND</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611258174693.jpeg" alt="STEPHAN BURNS - FUGITIVE FROM OUT OF STATE - NO BOND" />
 <figcaption>STEPHAN BURNS - FUGITIVE FROM OUT OF STATE - NO BOND</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611258227276.jpeg" alt="JEFFERY KOPPA - 24 INVESTIGATIVE HOLD - NO BOND" />
 <figcaption>JEFFERY KOPPA - 24 INVESTIGATIVE HOLD - NO BOND</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611258262799.jpeg" alt="RANDY IRVIN - 24 INVESTIGATIVE HOLD - NO BOND" />
 <figcaption>RANDY IRVIN - 24 INVESTIGATIVE HOLD - NO BOND</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611258325625.jpeg" alt="JADE FREEMAN - 24 INVESTIGATIVE HOLD - NO BOND" />
 <figcaption>JADE FREEMAN - 24 INVESTIGATIVE HOLD - NO BOND</figcaption>
 </figure>

Platte County Jail Activity (1/01-1/21/2021)

Charges have been filed in the fire at Nodaway County Jail last week.

The Nodaway County Sheriff's Office says 29-year-old Ethan Mark Bentley, of Rulo, Nebraska, is charged with first-degree arson, a Class B felony, in the fire that started at the jail last Thursday.

Nodaway County Attorney Caleb Phillips&nbsp;noted that Bentley is a “Prior and Persistent Offender,” having been found guilty on two or more felonies committed at different times.  

Bentley has four felony convictions in Nebraska from 2012-2015.

At the time of the fire, Bentley was being held in Nodaway County on charges stemming from an incident that took place on January 6, 2021, in Maryville.

Maryville Police attempted to stop a vehicle allegedly driven by Bentley after a witness reported seeing a man assaulting a woman in the car.  

Officers attempted to stop Bentley in his vehicle, and a pursuit ensued.

During the pursuit, authorities say Bentley intentionally drove head on into a Maryville Police car, and then assaulted an officer during his arrest.

Bentley is charged in that case with two counts of first-degree assault, first-degree property damage and a class E felony of resisting a lawful stop.  

By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostCharges have been filed in the fire at Nodaway County Jail last week.The Nodaway County Sheriff's Office says 29-year-old Ethan Mark Bentley, of Rulo, Nebraska, is charged with first-degree arson, a Class B felony, in the fire that started at the jail last Thursday.Nodaway County Attorney Caleb Phillips&nbsp;noted that Bentley is a “Prior and Persistent Offender,” having been found guilty on two or more felonies committed at different times. Bentley has four felony convictions in Nebraska from 2012-2015.At the time of the fire, Bentley was being held in Nodaway County on charges stemming from an incident that took place on January 6, 2021, in Maryville.Maryville Police attempted to stop a vehicle allegedly driven by Bentley after a witness reported seeing a man assaulting a woman in the car. Officers attempted to stop Bentley in his vehicle, and a pursuit ensued.During the pursuit, authorities say Bentley intentionally drove head on into a Maryville Police car, and then assaulted an officer during his arrest.Bentley is charged in that case with two counts of first-degree assault, first-degree property damage and a class E felony of resisting a lawful stop. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611254042960.jpeg" alt="Ethan Mark Bentley. Photo via Nodaway County Sheriff's Office." />
 <figcaption>Ethan Mark Bentley. Photo via Nodaway County Sheriff's Office.</figcaption>
 </figure>

Charges filed in Nodaway County Jail fire

SAVANNAH - Grant Gillett has been the Andrew County Sheriff for three weeks.

In that time, his office and the Savannah Police Department have seen a wave of car thefts in the area.

The most notable incident came in the early morning of January 13, when several vehicles in the Savannah area were broken into.

Savannah Police chased a stolen vehicle into Country Club, where the vehicle wrecked and a suspect was taken into custody. 

A second chase on I-229 with another stolen vehicle was started by the Andrew County Sheriff's Office the same night. Spike stripes were deployed, the vehicle wrecked and another suspect was taken into custody. 

Narcotics and a stolen gun were recovered, and charges against both suspects are pending.

Sheriff Gillett says there have been no reported car thefts in Andrew County since last Wednesday. He says the solution is simple - take your keys out and lock your doors.

"(Car thieves) are driving up and down the street and they're just checking every vehicle," Gillett said. "If the doors are locked, they go on past it. The vehicles that are being broken into and stolen, the doors are unlocked and the keys are in them."

Gillett says there have been several other car thefts in Andrew County prior to the two chases on the 13th. He hopes this quiet spell over the last eight days will continue.

"If people would just start securing their cars and pulling the keys out of them, we not have so many of these vehicle thefts or break-ins in our area."

You can follow St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostSAVANNAH - Grant Gillett has been the Andrew County Sheriff for three weeks.In that time, his office and the Savannah Police Department have seen a wave of car thefts in the area.The most notable incident came in the early morning of January 13, when several vehicles in the Savannah area were broken into.Savannah Police chased a stolen vehicle into Country Club, where the vehicle wrecked and a suspect was taken into custody. A second chase on I-229 with another stolen vehicle was started by the Andrew County Sheriff's Office the same night. Spike stripes were deployed, the vehicle wrecked and another suspect was taken into custody. Narcotics and a stolen gun were recovered, and charges against both suspects are pending.Sheriff Gillett says there have been no reported car thefts in Andrew County since last Wednesday. He says the solution is simple - take your keys out and lock your doors."(Car thieves) are driving up and down the street and they're just checking every vehicle," Gillett said. "If the doors are locked, they go on past it. The vehicles that are being broken into and stolen, the doors are unlocked and the keys are in them."Gillett says there have been several other car thefts in Andrew County prior to the two chases on the 13th. He hopes this quiet spell over the last eight days will continue."If people would just start securing their cars and pulling the keys out of them, we not have so many of these vehicle thefts or break-ins in our area."<div><div id="fb-root"></div>
<script async defer crossorigin="anonymous" src="https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v9.0" nonce="Ys8qx9Pl"></script></div><div><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/andrewcountysheriff/posts/3442269089233148" data-width="500" data-show-text="true"><blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/andrewcountysheriff/posts/3442269089233148" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore">In the early morning hours of 1/13/21, several vehicles again were broken into in Savannah and other surrounding areas...Posted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/andrewcountysheriff/">Andrew County Sheriff&#039;s Office</a> on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/andrewcountysheriff/posts/3442269089233148">Wednesday, January 13, 2021</a></blockquote></div></div>You can follow St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Savannah, Andrew County sees wave of car thefts in early January, authorities say 'lock your doors'

Former Iowa Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey is returning home after serving nearly three years in the Trump Administration. 

Bill Northey resigned as Iowa Ag Secretary in March of 2018 to become Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation in the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

"It'll be different waking up everyday not thinking about all the things we need to do at USDA, there's other folks that will work on that," Northey says "Now I can start thinking about what I might do next."

Northey oversaw a division of the USDA with 21,000 employees, operating out of about three-thousand locations and Northey traveled extensively. 

He visited USDA offices in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands as well as in 48 of the 50 states -- he didn't make it to Hawaii or Alaska. 

As the former state ag secretary exits the USDA, a former Iowa governor is returning. Tom Vilsack served as President Obama's Secretary of Agriculture for eight years.

"It's really nice to have somebody who knows how the place works, and probably has had a little bit of time to think about what he might want to do the next time around if there was a next time around," Northey says about Vilsack, "He'll hit the ground running."

Northey says he has no idea if his service in the Trump Administration will impact his future prospects.

Radio Iowa contributed to this story.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611168541478.jpeg" alt="Bill Northey&nbsp; (far right) listens as former Missouri Farm Bureau President Blake Hurst after both toured flooding on the farm of Andy Spiegel of rural Watson in 2019/Photo by Brent Martin." />
 <figcaption>Bill Northey&nbsp; (far right) listens as former Missouri Farm Bureau President Blake Hurst after both toured flooding on the farm of Andy Spiegel of rural Watson in 2019/Photo by Brent Martin.</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostFormer Iowa Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey is returning home after serving nearly three years in the Trump Administration. Bill Northey resigned as Iowa Ag Secretary in March of 2018 to become Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation in the U.S. Department of Agriculture."It'll be different waking up everyday not thinking about all the things we need to do at USDA, there's other folks that will work on that," Northey says "Now I can start thinking about what I might do next."Northey oversaw a division of the USDA with 21,000 employees, operating out of about three-thousand locations and Northey traveled extensively. He visited USDA offices in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands as well as in 48 of the 50 states -- he didn't make it to Hawaii or Alaska. As the former state ag secretary exits the USDA, a former Iowa governor is returning. Tom Vilsack served as President Obama's Secretary of Agriculture for eight years."It's really nice to have somebody who knows how the place works, and probably has had a little bit of time to think about what he might want to do the next time around if there was a next time around," Northey says about Vilsack, "He'll hit the ground running."Northey says he has no idea if his service in the Trump Administration will impact his future prospects.Radio Iowa contributed to this story.

Former Iowa Ag Secretary coming back to Iowa after 3 years at USDA 

St. Joseph health officials report 63 additional cases of COVID-19 in Buchanan County Wednesday, but no new deaths.

There have now been 9,425 total cases in the county with 151 fatalities.

Mosaic Life Care reports 46 patients in its system Wednesday - that's down four from the day before.

The St. Joseph hospital has 44 patients, while Maryville and Albany each have one.

Andrew County reports just four new cases Wednesday for a total of 1,868. There have also been 18 deaths in the county since the pandemic started.

Clinton County reports an increase of 153 cases, putting their total at 1,711. DeKalb County reports 16 new cases, putting their total at 1,006.

Gentry County reports eight new cases (728 total) and one new death (18 total) Wednesday.

Statewide, Missouri reports 1,592 new cases (441,789 total) and 198 new deaths (6,461 total) Wednesday.

Since Monday, the state of Kansas has seen 3,590 new cases (263,412 total) and 50 new deaths (3,575 total) due to COVID.

Doniphan County reports 849 total cases (+6), while Atchison County, KS reports 1,387 (+15) total cases.

By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostSt. Joseph health officials report 63 additional cases of COVID-19 in Buchanan County Wednesday, but no new deaths.There have now been 9,425 total cases in the county with 151 fatalities.Mosaic Life Care reports 46 patients in its system Wednesday - that's down four from the day before.The St. Joseph hospital has 44 patients, while Maryville and Albany each have one.Andrew County reports just four new cases Wednesday for a total of 1,868. There have also been 18 deaths in the county since the pandemic started.Clinton County reports an increase of 153 cases, putting their total at 1,711. DeKalb County reports 16 new cases, putting their total at 1,006.Gentry County reports eight new cases (728 total) and one new death (18 total) Wednesday.Statewide, Missouri reports 1,592 new cases (441,789 total) and 198 new deaths (6,461 total) Wednesday.Since Monday, the state of Kansas has seen 3,590 new cases (263,412 total) and 50 new deaths (3,575 total) due to COVID.Doniphan County reports 849 total cases (+6), while Atchison County, KS reports 1,387 (+15) total cases.

DeKalb County exceeds 1,000 total COVID-19 cases, Missouri reports nearly 200 more deaths Wednesday

St. Joseph is looking for a new City Manager, again.

St. Joseph begins the search for the next City Manager after
Gary Edwards resigned just two months after accepting the position.

Mayor Bill McMurray says the search firm Baker Tilly has already
started the process to find the next City Manager, at no cost to St. Joseph.

“The firm we used to hire Garry, Baker Tilly had a clause in
their contract that there would be no charge if this didn’t work out,” McMurray
tells St. Joseph Post.

McMurray says the firm is ahead of schedule, since it just
concluded the process that brought Edwards to the city from Aransas Pass, Texas.


McMurray says Edwards resigned from his position as City
manager due to family matters.

“The overall feeling, like my feeling, is just kind of shock
and dismay that were losing a good city manager,” says McMurray. 

McMurray says Baker Tilly is well underway with the search
process. 

“They have already started advertising. They’re going to do
that for four to six weeks and at the conclusion of that they’re going to have
a list of candidates that the council will pare down.”

McMurray hopes the City Council can fill the position by late
May, early June. 

By WHITNEE ICE&nbsp;St. Joseph PostSt. Joseph is looking for a new City Manager, again.St. Joseph begins the search for the next City Manager after
Gary Edwards resigned just two months after accepting the position.Mayor Bill McMurray says the search firm Baker Tilly has already
started the process to find the next City Manager, at no cost to St. Joseph.“The firm we used to hire Garry, Baker Tilly had a clause in
their contract that there would be no charge if this didn’t work out,” McMurray
tells St. Joseph Post.McMurray says the firm is ahead of schedule, since it just
concluded the process that brought Edwards to the city from Aransas Pass, Texas.
McMurray says Edwards resigned from his position as City
manager due to family matters.“The overall feeling, like my feeling, is just kind of shock
and dismay that were losing a good city manager,” says McMurray. McMurray says Baker Tilly is well underway with the search
process. “They have already started advertising. They’re going to do
that for four to six weeks and at the conclusion of that they’re going to have
a list of candidates that the council will pare down.”McMurray hopes the City Council can fill the position by late
May, early June.

St. Joseph embarks on another City Manager search

<div>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.</div><figure>
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Buchanan County Jail Activity (1/13-1/20/21)

Missouri Farm Bureau officials will be pushing Congress to
expand broadband to all of rural America.

Missouri Farm Bureau spokesman Eric Bohl says though Congress
approved money for broadband expansion in the CARES Act, no one knows yet how
far that money will stretch.

“We’re not going to let up until everybody gets broadband
availability at a reasonable and affordable price at their home and farm,” Bohl
says.

Bohl acknowledges there has been progress, both on the
national and state level, in expanding access to high-speed Internet to rural
residents.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostMissouri Farm Bureau officials will be pushing Congress to
expand broadband to all of rural America.Missouri Farm Bureau spokesman Eric Bohl says though Congress
approved money for broadband expansion in the CARES Act, no one knows yet how
far that money will stretch.“We’re not going to let up until everybody gets broadband
availability at a reasonable and affordable price at their home and farm,” Bohl
says.Bohl acknowledges there has been progress, both on the
national and state level, in expanding access to high-speed Internet to rural
residents.“But, there’s still a long way to go and we started from
behind. So, we need to keep on pushing on it.”Bohl says a study released by the FCC about four years ago
disclosed that more than a million rural Missourians didn’t have broadband access.“And that was more than any other state other than California or
Texas,” according to Bohl. “You know, California and Texas have a whole heck of
a lot more people than we do, total. And this is raw numbers. They are the only
two states that had more than a million people unserved aside from Missouri.”There has been progress since in expanding broadband access to
rural America. Still, Bohl says obstacles remain to getting high-speed Internet
to remote areas of the state.“A lot of places in Missouri it’s pretty hard to get to,” Bohl
points out. “And those last few miles are really expensive. Hopefully now we’re
getting to the point where there’s enough resources out there that everyone is
going to have the opportunity to log on at the speeds that they need to
participate in the modern economy.”

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