St. Joseph voters approved two tax issues on the primary
ballot Tuesday.

More than 63-percent of the voters cast ballots in favor of
the St. Joseph School District waiving its Proposition C state money in favor
of raising the local school levy by 59-cents. The increase is expected to raise
$7-point-1 Million dollars annually. The St. Joseph School Board has promised a
2-Thousand, 750 dollar flat pay raise to all teachers and staff.

Unofficial results from the Buchanan County Clerk’s office
show 7,187 voted in favor with only 4,137 voting against; a split of 63.47% to
36.53%.

St. Joseph voters gave even
stronger approval to extension of the city use tax with 7,506 voting in favor
and only 2,880 voting against; a split of 72.27% to 27.73%.

Buchanan County Republican voters favored Lt. Governor Mike
Kehoe as their nominee for governor, though not by much over his two main
rivals. Republicans in Buchanan County gave Kehoe 2,842 votes to Jay Ashcroft’s
2,540 and Bill Eigel’s 2,428.

Buchanan County Republicans favor Lincoln Hough for Lt.
Governor, giving him 31% of the vote locally.

Dean Plocher won the most votes among Buchanan County
Republicans for Secretary of State in a very close race among the top five.
Mike Carter came in second with Mary Elizabeth Coleman, and Denny Hoskins
trailing close behind.

Buchanan County Republicans strong backed incumbent Vivek
Malek as state Treasurer.

Andrew Baily got the nod among Buchanan County Republicans for
Attorney General.

Buchanan County Democrats favor Lucas Kunce as the party nominee
to take on incumbent Republican Josh Hawley in the U.S. Senate race this November.

Democrats in Buchanan County favored Crystal Quade as the
party’s nominee for governor, but just barely. Quade received 1,592 votes in
Buchanan County with Mike Hamra receiving 1,450.

Buchanan County Democrats overwhelmingly favor Richard Brown
as the nominee for Lt. Governor. The race for Secretary of State among local Democrats
was very close with Barbara Phifer receiving 1,474 votes, Monique Williams
getting 1,335, and Haley Jacobson garnering 1,117.

You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostSt. Joseph voters approved two tax issues on the primary
ballot Tuesday.More than 63-percent of the voters cast ballots in favor of
the St. Joseph School District waiving its Proposition C state money in favor
of raising the local school levy by 59-cents. The increase is expected to raise
$7-point-1 Million dollars annually. The St. Joseph School Board has promised a
2-Thousand, 750 dollar flat pay raise to all teachers and staff.Unofficial results from the Buchanan County Clerk’s office
show 7,187 voted in favor with only 4,137 voting against; a split of 63.47% to
36.53%.St. Joseph voters gave even
stronger approval to extension of the city use tax with 7,506 voting in favor
and only 2,880 voting against; a split of 72.27% to 27.73%.Buchanan County Republican voters favored Lt. Governor Mike
Kehoe as their nominee for governor, though not by much over his two main
rivals. Republicans in Buchanan County gave Kehoe 2,842 votes to Jay Ashcroft’s
2,540 and Bill Eigel’s 2,428.Buchanan County Republicans favor Lincoln Hough for Lt.
Governor, giving him 31% of the vote locally.Dean Plocher won the most votes among Buchanan County
Republicans for Secretary of State in a very close race among the top five.
Mike Carter came in second with Mary Elizabeth Coleman, and Denny Hoskins
trailing close behind.Buchanan County Republicans strong backed incumbent Vivek
Malek as state Treasurer.Andrew Baily got the nod among Buchanan County Republicans for
Attorney General.Buchanan County Democrats favor Lucas Kunce as the party nominee
to take on incumbent Republican Josh Hawley in the U.S. Senate race this November.Democrats in Buchanan County favored Crystal Quade as the
party’s nominee for governor, but just barely. Quade received 1,592 votes in
Buchanan County with Mike Hamra receiving 1,450.Buchanan County Democrats overwhelmingly favor Richard Brown
as the nominee for Lt. Governor. The race for Secretary of State among local Democrats
was very close with Barbara Phifer receiving 1,474 votes, Monique Williams
getting 1,335, and Haley Jacobson garnering 1,117.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

St. Joseph voters approve school levy and use tax extension Tuesday

 After some offseason troubles there was question among Chiefs fans of if receiver Rashee Rice would be with the team at the start of training camp in St. Joseph 

Rice says with the threat of suspension, being at camp is very important to be able to focus on football 

"Just because I get to be out here and still be a part of my team and we get to dominate and focus on our goal this year," Rice tells reporters.  

Rice's potential suspension by the NFL is a dark cloud looming over Chiefs camp, but Rice would not comment on that 

"It's a legal process and my team is handling it off the field for me," Rice says.

Rice knows through it all though he has one man in his corner, his quarterback Patrick Mahomes 

"He's been very important, he's there for me whenever I need him, on or off the field, he's only a call away and he's always going to pick up my call, so I got him," Rice says

The Chiefs have been spending this week of training camp beginning to fully gear up for their first preseason game this weekend.  

Kansas City still has a few players injured, that may not play Saturday, and a slew of young guys working to prove they deserve to be on the 53-man roster.  

Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo says he's excited to see the chemistry between some of those young players in the first preseason game 

"Who will communicate in the heat of battle, you know sometimes it's controlled here but kind of getting into a real game atmosphere," Spagnuolo tells reporters following practice. "Biggest thing is I want to see guys that are unknown to me from their toughness and tackling, those are gonna be the two biggest things."

Several young players in the Chiefs secondary have been working hard during training camp at Missouri Western, hoping to make an impact on the team. 

Spagnuolo is ready to see some of those young players step up in the first preseason game on Saturday.  

"Jaden (Hicks), all of them, Kamal (Hadden), even guys, Ekow (Boye-Doe) didn't play a lot back there last year right, guys that haven't had a lot of time back there, I'd like to see those guys," Spagnuolo says. 

Spagnulo says he's ready to see some of the toughness from players in an actual game, as he determines whose "tough tough" and whose "fake tough"  

The Chiefs have one more practice at Missouri Western before they depart for Jacksonville.  They take the practice fields tomorrow at 9:15 

You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1722969378400.jpeg" alt="Rashee Rice catches a pass during Chiefs Training Camp in St. Joseph/ Photo by Alexis Starks" />
 <figcaption>Rashee Rice catches a pass during Chiefs Training Camp in St. Joseph/ Photo by Alexis Starks</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post After some offseason troubles there was question among Chiefs fans of if receiver Rashee Rice would be with the team at the start of training camp in St. Joseph Rice says with the threat of suspension, being at camp is very important to be able to focus on football "Just because I get to be out here and still be a part of my team and we get to dominate and focus on our goal this year," Rice tells reporters. Rice's potential suspension by the NFL is a dark cloud looming over Chiefs camp, but Rice would not comment on that "It's a legal process and my team is handling it off the field for me," Rice says.Rice knows through it all though he has one man in his corner, his quarterback Patrick Mahomes "He's been very important, he's there for me whenever I need him, on or off the field, he's only a call away and he's always going to pick up my call, so I got him," Rice says<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1722969423609.jpeg" alt="Rashee Rice/ Photo by Alexis Starks" />
 <figcaption>Rashee Rice/ Photo by Alexis Starks</figcaption>
 </figure>The Chiefs have been spending this week of training camp beginning to fully gear up for their first preseason game this weekend. Kansas City still has a few players injured, that may not play Saturday, and a slew of young guys working to prove they deserve to be on the 53-man roster. Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo says he's excited to see the chemistry between some of those young players in the first preseason game "Who will communicate in the heat of battle, you know sometimes it's controlled here but kind of getting into a real game atmosphere," Spagnuolo tells reporters following practice. "Biggest thing is I want to see guys that are unknown to me from their toughness and tackling, those are gonna be the two biggest things."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1722969461905.jpeg" alt="Chiefs rookie safety Jaden Hicks makes a play on Travis Kelce/ Photo by Alexis Starks" />
 <figcaption>Chiefs rookie safety Jaden Hicks makes a play on Travis Kelce/ Photo by Alexis Starks</figcaption>
 </figure>Several young players in the Chiefs secondary have been working hard during training camp at Missouri Western, hoping to make an impact on the team. Spagnuolo is ready to see some of those young players step up in the first preseason game on Saturday. "Jaden (Hicks), all of them, Kamal (Hadden), even guys, Ekow (Boye-Doe) didn't play a lot back there last year right, guys that haven't had a lot of time back there, I'd like to see those guys," Spagnuolo says. Spagnulo says he's ready to see some of the toughness from players in an actual game, as he determines whose "tough tough" and whose "fake tough" The Chiefs have one more practice at Missouri Western before they depart for Jacksonville. They take the practice fields tomorrow at 9:15 You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1722969603874.jpeg" alt="Rookie cornerback Kamal Hadden (17) covers receiver Montrell Washington (80) who goes for the one handed catch during Chiefs Training Camp/ Photo by Alexis Starks" />
 <figcaption>Rookie cornerback Kamal Hadden (17) covers receiver Montrell Washington (80) who goes for the one handed catch during Chiefs Training Camp/ Photo by Alexis Starks</figcaption>
 </figure>

Rashee Rice focuses on football with potential suspension looming

A celebration of a milestone anniversary and a mural unveiling
as Albaugh commemorates not only its 45 years in business, but the history of
St. Joseph.

Albaugh purchased the old St. Joseph Stockyards to expand its
operations, building a skybridge across Stockyards Expressway from its
manufacturing facility to its shipping warehouses on the land purchased from
the Stockyards.

It’s not just any skybridge, according to founder Dennis
Albaugh, but one with a mural celebrating St. Joseph history.

“The mural that we put over the road that’s kind of a give
back to the city of St. Joe,” Albaugh tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. “We went back
to the city of St. Joe 32 times and asked for different building projects. And
the city of St. Joe, I can’t thank them enough. They’ve been proactive and worked
with industries, not work against industries. It’s not that way in all the
cities that we operate in.”

The mural comprises 64 hand-painted panels depicting St.
Joseph history from the Pony Express to the St. Joseph Stockyards. Artist Sam
Welty painted the mural.

Albaugh also salvaged a bit of St. Joseph history.

Albaugh says the company headquarters is the old cashier
building used by the stockyards to pay cattlemen and hog producers, who sold
their livestock across the street.

“We probably spent three times more than it would have cost us
to tear this building down and put up new,” Albaugh says, adding razing the
building to construct new was discussed. “I said, ‘No, this is part of the history
of St. Joe, Missouri. We’re leaving this building.’ We’re happy. We use a lot
of it today. It works very good to have customers come in and see it and it’s
kind of the old history of what was here in St. Joe.”

The building contains the cashier windows, vaults, and other
remnants from a bygone era.

Albaugh says he never envisioned the company growing as it as
and says it would have been possible without a quality workforce.

“The biggest thing that I’m real pleased with is we’re able to
get good help at St. Joe, Missouri,” Albaugh says. “That help staff is unbelievably
good down here. You can run a business with good help. It’s hard to run a
business if you don’t have the good staff behind it.”

Albaugh manufacturers generic pesticides, herbicides, and
other crop products sold throughout the United States as well as Canada with
some sold in Mexico.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1722965400939.jpeg" alt="Albaugh skybridge across Stockyards Expressway in St. Joseph/Photo by Brent Martin" />
 <figcaption>Albaugh skybridge across Stockyards Expressway in St. Joseph/Photo by Brent Martin</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA celebration of a milestone anniversary and a mural unveiling
as Albaugh commemorates not only its 45 years in business, but the history of
St. Joseph.Albaugh purchased the old St. Joseph Stockyards to expand its
operations, building a skybridge across Stockyards Expressway from its
manufacturing facility to its shipping warehouses on the land purchased from
the Stockyards.It’s not just any skybridge, according to founder Dennis
Albaugh, but one with a mural celebrating St. Joseph history.“The mural that we put over the road that’s kind of a give
back to the city of St. Joe,” Albaugh tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. “We went back
to the city of St. Joe 32 times and asked for different building projects. And
the city of St. Joe, I can’t thank them enough. They’ve been proactive and worked
with industries, not work against industries. It’s not that way in all the
cities that we operate in.”The mural comprises 64 hand-painted panels depicting St.
Joseph history from the Pony Express to the St. Joseph Stockyards. Artist Sam
Welty painted the mural.Albaugh also salvaged a bit of St. Joseph history.Albaugh says the company headquarters is the old cashier
building used by the stockyards to pay cattlemen and hog producers, who sold
their livestock across the street.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1722965473843.jpeg" alt="Alsbaugh founder, Dennis Albaugh, speaks during the company celebration/Photo by Brent Martin" />
 <figcaption>Alsbaugh founder, Dennis Albaugh, speaks during the company celebration/Photo by Brent Martin</figcaption>
 </figure>“We probably spent three times more than it would have cost us
to tear this building down and put up new,” Albaugh says, adding razing the
building to construct new was discussed. “I said, ‘No, this is part of the history
of St. Joe, Missouri. We’re leaving this building.’ We’re happy. We use a lot
of it today. It works very good to have customers come in and see it and it’s
kind of the old history of what was here in St. Joe.”The building contains the cashier windows, vaults, and other
remnants from a bygone era.Albaugh says he never envisioned the company growing as it as
and says it would have been possible without a quality workforce.“The biggest thing that I’m real pleased with is we’re able to
get good help at St. Joe, Missouri,” Albaugh says. “That help staff is unbelievably
good down here. You can run a business with good help. It’s hard to run a
business if you don’t have the good staff behind it.”Albaugh employs around 240 workers.Albaugh manufacturers generic pesticides, herbicides, and
other crop products sold throughout the United States as well as Canada with
some sold in Mexico.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Albaugh celebrates its history and displays St. Joseph's history

ST. JOSEPH —The Big Lots store at&nbsp;1417 N Belt Highway in Saint Joseph is <a href="https://local.biglots.com/mo/saint-joseph/1417-n-belt-hwy">going to close as</a> part of the company plan to close a number of locations across the&nbsp; country.

A final closing date for the St. Joseph store has not been announced, according to employees who took phone calls Tuesday. In addition to the St. Joe location, Big Lots is also closing their stores in Jefferson City, Independence in Missouri and in Salina, Kansas.

The discount retailer is working to overcome a drop in sales and significant debt.&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://biglotsinc.gcs-web.com/static-files/60493747-7d71-416b-8037-11e81b444700">Click here to</a> see the company's latest regulatory filing that indicates their plan to close stores.

Twenty-one Big Lots locations in Missouri and six in Kansas are not on a list of those stores closing, according to the <a href="https://local.biglots.com/mo">company web site.</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1722956681828.png" alt="Google image" />
 <figcaption>Google image</figcaption>
 </figure>ST. JOSEPH —The Big Lots store at&nbsp;1417 N Belt Highway in Saint Joseph is <a href="https://local.biglots.com/mo/saint-joseph/1417-n-belt-hwy">going to close as</a> part of the company plan to close a number of locations across the&nbsp; country. A final closing date for the St. Joseph store has not been announced, according to employees who took phone calls Tuesday. In addition to the St. Joe location, Big Lots is also closing their stores in Jefferson City, Independence in Missouri and in Salina, Kansas.The discount retailer is working to overcome a drop in sales and significant debt.&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://biglotsinc.gcs-web.com/static-files/60493747-7d71-416b-8037-11e81b444700">Click here to</a> see the company's latest regulatory filing that indicates their plan to close stores.Twenty-one Big Lots locations in Missouri and six in Kansas are not on a list of those stores closing, according to the <a href="https://local.biglots.com/mo">company web site.</a>

Big Lots closing location in St. Joseph

It is the Missouri Republican primary ballot which is crowded
today.

Nine candidates appear on the ballot for Governor. Six
Republicans are campaigning for the nomination for Lieutenant Governor. Eight
candidates vie for the Secretary of State nominee, with six for Treasurer, and
two for Attorney General.

Locally, voters will decide a 59-cent St. Joseph School
District levy increase to pay for a $2,750 flat pay raise for teachers and all
staff for the St. Joseph School District. St. Joseph city officials are asking
local voters to extend the local 3.8% use tax for the next 10
years.

Two state constitutional amendments will be decided by
Missouri voters today. One would provide a property tax break for child care
providers. The other would require Kansas City to spend at least 25% of
its budget on policing.

The big race in Kansas is the 2nd Congressional
District of eastern Kansas. Five Republicans and two Democrats are in the race
to succeed Republican Congressman Jake LaTurner who decided against running for a third term in Congress.

The Republicans on the ballot are Derek Schmidt, Jeff Kahrs,
Shawn Tiffany, and Chad Young. The Democrats running are Nancy Boyda and Matt Kleinmann.

The polls in
both states close at seven this evening.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostIt is the Missouri Republican primary ballot which is crowded
today.Nine candidates appear on the ballot for Governor. Six
Republicans are campaigning for the nomination for Lieutenant Governor. Eight
candidates vie for the Secretary of State nominee, with six for Treasurer, and
two for Attorney General.Locally, voters will decide a 59-cent St. Joseph School
District levy increase to pay for a $2,750 flat pay raise for teachers and all
staff for the St. Joseph School District. St. Joseph city officials are asking
local voters to extend the local 3.8% use tax for the next 10
years.Two state constitutional amendments will be decided by
Missouri voters today. One would provide a property tax break for child care
providers. The other would require Kansas City to spend at least 25% of
its budget on policing.The big race in Kansas is the 2nd Congressional
District of eastern Kansas. Five Republicans and two Democrats are in the race
to succeed Republican Congressman Jake LaTurner who decided against running for a third term in Congress.The Republicans on the ballot are Derek Schmidt, Jeff Kahrs,
Shawn Tiffany, and Chad Young. The Democrats running are Nancy Boyda and Matt Kleinmann.The polls in
both states close at seven this evening.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Voters face big decisions today

NODAWAY COUNTY—A Missouri woman was injured and later arrested after an accident that occurred Sunday evening in Nodaway County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Ford Explorer driven by Taylor R. Coffelt, 24, Ravenwood, was westbound on U.S. 136 west of Neon Road one and one half miles west of Ravenwood.

The SUV traveled off the north side of the road, started skidding and the driver overcorrected. The SUV returned to the road, traveled off the south side of the road, struck an embankment, overturned, struck the embankment again and came to rest on its wheels in the ditch.

Coffelt refused treatment at the scene and a private vehicle later transported her to Mosaic in Maryville.&nbsp; She was also arrested on requested charges that include driving while intoxicated-drugs, operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manor involving an accident and no seat belt, according to the MSHP.

NODAWAY COUNTY—A Missouri woman was injured and later arrested after an accident that occurred Sunday evening in Nodaway County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Ford Explorer driven by Taylor R. Coffelt, 24, Ravenwood, was westbound on U.S. 136 west of Neon Road one and one half miles west of Ravenwood.The SUV traveled off the north side of the road, started skidding and the driver overcorrected. The SUV returned to the road, traveled off the south side of the road, struck an embankment, overturned, struck the embankment again and came to rest on its wheels in the ditch.Coffelt refused treatment at the scene and a private vehicle later transported her to Mosaic in Maryville.&nbsp; She was also arrested on requested charges that include driving while intoxicated-drugs, operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manor involving an accident and no seat belt, according to the MSHP.

Mo. woman accused of DWI after injured in rollover crash

A
proposition on the St. Joseph ballot Tuesday would raise the St. Joseph School
District levy by 59 cents to pay for a $2,750 flat increase for teachers and
all staff.

St.
Joseph School Superintendent Gabe Edgar says the school board decided to
approach raises differently if voters approve Proposition S.

“What we
have done is we’ve come up with a dollar amount, which is $2,750. So we’re going
to give $2,750 to every employee in the school district,” Edgar tells host
Barry Birr on the KFEQ Hotline. &nbsp;“That
means, every para-educator, every food service employee, every operations,
every teacher, every administrator, every single employee is going to get $2,750.”

If the
issue passes, the St. Joseph School District would waive Proposition C funding
from the state in exchange for the 59-cent increase in the local tax levy. It
would raise an estimated $7.1 million annually. Proposition C was approved by
Missouri voters in 1982, dedicating a one cent sales tax to public education if
districts reduced their property tax levy. Nearly all school districts in
Missouri have waived Proposition C in favor of local funding.

Edgar
says St. Joseph has suffered in attempting to attract and keep teachers,
because of the district’s low salaries.

“You don’t
go into public education to get rich. You go into public education, because you
have a calling. You go into public education for students. Some people do make
decent money at the end of their careers,” Edgar says. “Whenever you start in
public education, you’re not doing it to become rich, I can promise you that.”

Edgar
says the St. Joseph base teacher annual pay of $40,000 is lower than all but one
of its 15 neighboring districts. An increase to $42,750 would make the St. Joseph
School District more competitive in recruiting teachers.

“So, we’ll
go up to right below Savannah, which is at $43,000,” Edgar says. “We’ll bypass
Plattsburg, East Buch, Mid Buch, Blue Springs, and Raytown and then be right
below Cameron and Savannah.”

Cameron
pays teachers a base wage of $43,100 while Savannah has a base teacher pay of
$43,000.

Click <a href="https://www.sjsd.k12.mo.us/our-district/community/prop-s">HERE</a> for more on Proposition S.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA
proposition on the St. Joseph ballot Tuesday would raise the St. Joseph School
District levy by 59 cents to pay for a $2,750 flat increase for teachers and
all staff.St.
Joseph School Superintendent Gabe Edgar says the school board decided to
approach raises differently if voters approve Proposition S.“What we
have done is we’ve come up with a dollar amount, which is $2,750. So we’re going
to give $2,750 to every employee in the school district,” Edgar tells host
Barry Birr on the KFEQ Hotline. &nbsp;“That
means, every para-educator, every food service employee, every operations,
every teacher, every administrator, every single employee is going to get $2,750.”If the
issue passes, the St. Joseph School District would waive Proposition C funding
from the state in exchange for the 59-cent increase in the local tax levy. It
would raise an estimated $7.1 million annually. Proposition C was approved by
Missouri voters in 1982, dedicating a one cent sales tax to public education if
districts reduced their property tax levy. Nearly all school districts in
Missouri have waived Proposition C in favor of local funding.Edgar
says St. Joseph has suffered in attempting to attract and keep teachers,
because of the district’s low salaries.“You don’t
go into public education to get rich. You go into public education, because you
have a calling. You go into public education for students. Some people do make
decent money at the end of their careers,” Edgar says. “Whenever you start in
public education, you’re not doing it to become rich, I can promise you that.”Edgar
says the St. Joseph base teacher annual pay of $40,000 is lower than all but one
of its 15 neighboring districts. An increase to $42,750 would make the St. Joseph
School District more competitive in recruiting teachers.“So, we’ll
go up to right below Savannah, which is at $43,000,” Edgar says. “We’ll bypass
Plattsburg, East Buch, Mid Buch, Blue Springs, and Raytown and then be right
below Cameron and Savannah.”Cameron
pays teachers a base wage of $43,100 while Savannah has a base teacher pay of
$43,000.Click <a href="https://www.sjsd.k12.mo.us/our-district/community/prop-s">HERE</a> for more on Proposition S.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

St. Joseph voters decide teacher pay issue Tuesday

After a controversial start to his NFL career, new Chiefs punter Matt Araiza is getting a fresh start in Kansas City during Training Camp in St. Joseph.

Araiza was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2022, but they cut him after sexual assualt allegations. 

Araiza says he wasn't sure if he would ever get a shot in the league again.

"There were times that I didn't, and there were times that I did, it honestly kept going back and forth in my mind," Araiza tells reporters after practice.  "But yeah there was a lot of moments where I thought it was over, so I'm incredibly grateful to be here."

The lawsuit against Araiza was dropped in December.  Kansas City signed the punter in February.

Araiza has a unique trait that not many NFL punters have. He punts with his left foot. 

Special Teams Coordinator Dave Toub has said that's what made signing Araiza appealing, because the ball just comes differently off the left foot. 

Araiza also says he feels like that gives him an advantage. 

"I've punted with a lot of guys in the NFL, a lot of guys come to San Diego during the offseason and train, and the one thing I have over everyone is how much my punts move," Araiza says. "I've caused a ton of drops here, and I'm looking to see that on Sundays I think that will be great, someone muffs a punt that is a huge game changing play."

One fan of Araiza is his head coach Andy Reid

"I like him, just keep working, consistency always as you go, but you can see it I mean he's booming the thing," Reid says. "Be curious to see it in games, let's see how he does there."

Araiza, who has been coined with the nickname 'Punt God', says it will be pretty surreal to step on the field on Sundays after believing his career might have been over.

The Chiefs practiced for just over two hours today.  The only new injury reported from Reid was Chris Jones who took what he called a "stinger" to the shoulder. 

The Chiefs practice again tomorrow on the Missouri Western campus in St. Joseph at 9:15.  It is the last public practice this week before Saturday's preseason game.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1722883273489.jpeg" alt="Chiefs fans take in Training Camp on the Missouri Western campus/ Photo by Alexis Starks" />
 <figcaption>Chiefs fans take in Training Camp on the Missouri Western campus/ Photo by Alexis Starks</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostAfter a controversial start to his NFL career, new Chiefs punter Matt Araiza is getting a fresh start in Kansas City during Training Camp in St. Joseph.Araiza was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2022, but they cut him after sexual assualt allegations. Araiza says he wasn't sure if he would ever get a shot in the league again."There were times that I didn't, and there were times that I did, it honestly kept going back and forth in my mind," Araiza tells reporters after practice. "But yeah there was a lot of moments where I thought it was over, so I'm incredibly grateful to be here."The lawsuit against Araiza was dropped in December. Kansas City signed the punter in February.Araiza has a unique trait that not many NFL punters have. He punts with his left foot. Special Teams Coordinator Dave Toub has said that's what made signing Araiza appealing, because the ball just comes differently off the left foot. Araiza also says he feels like that gives him an advantage. "I've punted with a lot of guys in the NFL, a lot of guys come to San Diego during the offseason and train, and the one thing I have over everyone is how much my punts move," Araiza says. "I've caused a ton of drops here, and I'm looking to see that on Sundays I think that will be great, someone muffs a punt that is a huge game changing play."<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨INSANE🚨<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CHIEFS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CHIEFS</a> PUNTER MATT ARAIZA JUST PUNTED THE BALL 75 YARDS IN THE AIR 🤯🤯🤯 KC has a weapon that can completely flip the field… DAMN! (🎥<a href="https://twitter.com/KCSportsNetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KCSportsNetwork</a>) <a href="https://t.co/LETjkeRS1H">pic.twitter.com/LETjkeRS1H</a>&mdash; MLFootball (@_MLFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/_MLFootball/status/1820497715236937918?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>One fan of Araiza is his head coach Andy Reid"I like him, just keep working, consistency always as you go, but you can see it I mean he's booming the thing," Reid says. "Be curious to see it in games, let's see how he does there."Araiza, who has been coined with the nickname 'Punt God', says it will be pretty surreal to step on the field on Sundays after believing his career might have been over.The Chiefs practiced for just over two hours today. The only new injury reported from Reid was Chris Jones who took what he called a "stinger" to the shoulder. The Chiefs practice again tomorrow on the Missouri Western campus in St. Joseph at 9:15. It is the last public practice this week before Saturday's preseason game.

Punter Araiza sees Chiefs Training Camp as a fresh start

A final day push by state Sen. Bill Eigel of Weldon Springs as
he makes his pitch for why Missouri Republicans should support his nomination for
governor.

Eigel made a stop at Rosecrans Memorial Airport, one of seven
cities he is visiting on this last day before the primary election.

While many perceive this election to be a three-way race among
Eigel, Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe, and Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, Eigel sees
it as a two-person race.

“Well, right now the polls say it’s exactly tied. The polling that
we’ve looked at and we’ve been keeping an eye on says it’s tied between (Lt.)
Gov. Kehoe and I, but there remained a pretty significant number of undecideds,”
Eigel tells reporters during his stop at Rosecrans. “Historically, the undecideds,
we’re hoping they continue to break for the candidate that’s the
anti-establishment candidate.”

Missouri has overwhelmingly voted Republican the last few election
cycles making this race the likely outcome in November.

“The Republican Party is the pro-life party. The Republican Party
is the one that’s trying to deliver more limited, smaller government. I’ve got
some criticisms, of course, of some of my opponents that haven’t really made
good on those promises, but if you look at the national Democratic brand, they’re
talking about defunding the police. They’re talking about the destruction of our
families and our children. That message isn’t resonating,” according to Eigel. “So,
I do think the winner of tomorrow is going to have a heavy influence on the
General Election in November.”

Polls open tomorrow morning at six o’clock.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1722881488365.jpeg" alt="Sen. Bill Eigel speaks with a supporter during his stop at Rosecrans Memorial Airport, part of a final day fly-around of the state./Photo by Brent Martin" />
 <figcaption>Sen. Bill Eigel speaks with a supporter during his stop at Rosecrans Memorial Airport, part of a final day fly-around of the state./Photo by Brent Martin</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA final day push by state Sen. Bill Eigel of Weldon Springs as
he makes his pitch for why Missouri Republicans should support his nomination for
governor.Eigel made a stop at Rosecrans Memorial Airport, one of seven
cities he is visiting on this last day before the primary election.While many perceive this election to be a three-way race among
Eigel, Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe, and Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, Eigel sees
it as a two-person race.“Well, right now the polls say it’s exactly tied. The polling that
we’ve looked at and we’ve been keeping an eye on says it’s tied between (Lt.)
Gov. Kehoe and I, but there remained a pretty significant number of undecideds,”
Eigel tells reporters during his stop at Rosecrans. “Historically, the undecideds,
we’re hoping they continue to break for the candidate that’s the
anti-establishment candidate.”Missouri has overwhelmingly voted Republican the last few election
cycles making this race the likely outcome in November.“The Republican Party is the pro-life party. The Republican Party
is the one that’s trying to deliver more limited, smaller government. I’ve got
some criticisms, of course, of some of my opponents that haven’t really made
good on those promises, but if you look at the national Democratic brand, they’re
talking about defunding the police. They’re talking about the destruction of our
families and our children. That message isn’t resonating,” according to Eigel. “So,
I do think the winner of tomorrow is going to have a heavy influence on the
General Election in November.”Polls open tomorrow morning at six o’clock.

Sen. Eigel makes pitch for governor in state fly-around

Nearly 1,900 school supply items were donated for needy
students during the annual Stuff the Bus drive.

The United Way of Greater St. Joseph reports community members
donated 18,962 items at both Wal Marts in St. Joseph. The United Way
reports $1,700 was donated as well.

More than 300,000 school supply items have been donated
since the United Way began the Stuff the Bus drive began in 2009.

School supplies will be distributed through United Way partner
agencies, including the Salvation Army.

Mosaic Life Care, Walmart, and First Student bus company
contribute to the school supply drive.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1722879826443.jpeg" alt="Stuff the Bus volunteers/Photo courtesy of the United Way of Greater St. Joseph" />
 <figcaption>Stuff the Bus volunteers/Photo courtesy of the United Way of Greater St. Joseph</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostNearly 1,900 school supply items were donated for needy
students during the annual Stuff the Bus drive.The United Way of Greater St. Joseph reports community members
donated 18,962 items at both Wal Marts in St. Joseph. The United Way
reports $1,700 was donated as well.More than 300,000 school supply items have been donated
since the United Way began the Stuff the Bus drive began in 2009.School supplies will be distributed through United Way partner
agencies, including the Salvation Army.Mosaic Life Care, Walmart, and First Student bus company
contribute to the school supply drive.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

United Way reports another successful Stuff the Bus campaign

BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/author/moindy/">STAFF REPORTS</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2023/02/20/state-senator-throws-first-punches-of-2024-missouri-governors-campaign/">Missouri Independent</a>

Months of campaigning and TV ad wars will come to a close Tuesday, as Missouri voters head to the polls to pick their party’s nominee for Congress, the state legislature and nearly every statewide office.&nbsp;

The Independent tried to answer some of the questions you may have about voting in Missouri’s primary.&nbsp;

Polls across the state open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Voters in line by 7 p.m. are entitled to cast a ballot.

Before you head out the door, check your voter registration and polling location at&nbsp;<a href="http://govotemissouri.com/" target="_blank">GoVoteMissouri.com</a>.&nbsp;

Some local election officials said the state’s website has the most up-to-date information on the new polling sites. Others recommended going directly to the county’s website or calling local officials instead. The GoVoteMissouri.com website will also provide the information you need to contact your local election authority.

How do I find out what’s on the ballot?

Local election authorities provide sample ballots, which voters can study, fill out and bring with them on Election Day to use as a guide. They are typically posted on your county’s website. Researching your ballot ahead of time will help cut down on the time you spend at the polls, and local election officials are encouraging voters to do this.

Registered Missouri voters will&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sos.mo.gov/voterid" target="_blank">need a photo ID issued by Missouri or the federal government</a>&nbsp;in order to vote.&nbsp;

If you do not have any of these forms of identification, but are a registered voter, you may cast a provisional ballot. Your ballot will count if you return to your polling place on Election Day with a photo ID, or the signature on your provisional ballot envelope is determined by your local election authority to match the signature on your voter registration record.

If you cast a provisional ballot, you will receive a stub from your provisional ballot envelope with instructions on how to verify that your provisional ballot is counted.

Accepted forms of photo ID for Missouri include:&nbsp;

Can I wear a T-shirt with my candidate’s name on it?

Missouri election law&nbsp;<a href="https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=115.637&amp;bid=35788&amp;hl=" target="_blank">prohibits wearing political apparel to the polls</a>, advocating for a candidate or issue within 25 feet of a polling place, or taking photos of ballots.

Voters may call the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/elections_integrity" target="_blank">Secretary of State hotline</a>&nbsp;at 1-800-669-8683 with any questions or to file a complaint with the the agency’s elections division.

A nonpartisan election protection hotline (866-OUR-VOTE) will also have volunteer lawyers ready to answer questions on election day.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657895118793.jpeg" alt="&nbsp;Polls across the state open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Voters in line by 7 p.m. are entitled to cast a ballot " />
 <figcaption>&nbsp;Polls across the state open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Voters in line by 7 p.m. are entitled to cast a ballot </figcaption>
 </figure>BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/author/moindy/">STAFF REPORTS</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2023/02/20/state-senator-throws-first-punches-of-2024-missouri-governors-campaign/">Missouri Independent</a>Months of campaigning and TV ad wars will come to a close Tuesday, as Missouri voters head to the polls to pick their party’s nominee for Congress, the state legislature and nearly every statewide office.&nbsp;The Independent tried to answer some of the questions you may have about voting in Missouri’s primary.&nbsp;<h2>What time do polls open?</h2>Polls across the state open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Voters in line by 7 p.m. are entitled to cast a ballot.<h2>Where do I vote?</h2>Before you head out the door, check your voter registration and polling location at&nbsp;<a href="http://govotemissouri.com/" target="_blank">GoVoteMissouri.com</a>.&nbsp;Some local election officials said the state’s website has the most up-to-date information on the new polling sites. Others recommended going directly to the county’s website or calling local officials instead. The GoVoteMissouri.com website will also provide the information you need to contact your local election authority.<h2>How do I find out what’s on the ballot?</h2>Local election authorities provide sample ballots, which voters can study, fill out and bring with them on Election Day to use as a guide. They are typically posted on your county’s website. Researching your ballot ahead of time will help cut down on the time you spend at the polls, and local election officials are encouraging voters to do this.<h2>What are acceptable forms of ID to vote?</h2>Registered Missouri voters will&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sos.mo.gov/voterid" target="_blank">need a photo ID issued by Missouri or the federal government</a>&nbsp;in order to vote.&nbsp;If you do not have any of these forms of identification, but are a registered voter, you may cast a provisional ballot. Your ballot will count if you return to your polling place on Election Day with a photo ID, or the signature on your provisional ballot envelope is determined by your local election authority to match the signature on your voter registration record.If you cast a provisional ballot, you will receive a stub from your provisional ballot envelope with instructions on how to verify that your provisional ballot is counted.Accepted forms of photo ID for Missouri include:&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>A non-expired Missouri driver’s license or a state ID&nbsp;</li><li>A non-expired military ID, including a veteran ID card&nbsp;</li><li>A U.S. passport or another form of photo ID issued by the U.S. government or the state of Missouri that is not expired</li>
 </ul><h2>Can I wear a T-shirt with my candidate’s name on it?</h2>Missouri election law&nbsp;<a href="https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=115.637&amp;bid=35788&amp;hl=" target="_blank">prohibits wearing political apparel to the polls</a>, advocating for a candidate or issue within 25 feet of a polling place, or taking photos of ballots.<h2>Who can I call if I need help?</h2>Voters may call the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/elections_integrity" target="_blank">Secretary of State hotline</a>&nbsp;at 1-800-669-8683 with any questions or to file a complaint with the the agency’s elections division.A nonpartisan election protection hotline (866-OUR-VOTE) will also have volunteer lawyers ready to answer questions on election day.&nbsp;

Missouri primary election day FAQ: What you need to know to make sure your vote counts

WORTH COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 1p.m. Sunday in Worth County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2021 Chevy Suburban driven by Lesa A. Darrah, 46, Redding, Iowa, was southbound on U.S. 169 just north of 128th trail. The SUV traveled off the west side of the road, struck a MODOT barrier and overturned.

Worth County ambulance transported Darrah to Ringold County, Iowa hospital. She was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

WORTH COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 1p.m. Sunday in Worth County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2021 Chevy Suburban driven by Lesa A. Darrah, 46, Redding, Iowa, was southbound on U.S. 169 just north of 128th trail. The SUV traveled off the west side of the road, struck a MODOT barrier and overturned.Worth County ambulance transported Darrah to Ringold County, Iowa hospital. She was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

Driver hospitalized after Missouri SUV rollover crash

An adjustment this NFL season for fans, players and coaches alike will be to a new kickoff rule.  

People got their first look at the rule during Thursday's Hall of Fame game between the Chicago Bears and Houston Texans.  

Chiefs Special Teams Coordinator Dave Toub says he was excited to see it in action in an actual game 

"Couldn't wait to see it, I was like everybody else was I was the same way," Toub tells reporters after practice. "I thought there might've been a couple bigger returns, but they kept it kind of vanilla especially in this first game, but you've got a lot more games coming up here Thursday and Friday I guess."

Preseason will be the big evaluation period for how to play into the new kickoff rules.  

Toub says kicker Harrison Butker has spent a lot of time preparing for the new kickoff 

"In the afternoon we're inside, we're kicking off in there, we're working kickoffs inside," Toub says. "So, he wants to kick off all the time, so we've done a lot experimenting with that, and he's got a variety of kicks." 

As the Chiefs special teams unit adjusts to a new kickoff rule, they also continue to search for who could be back returning kicks and punts.  

One option is third year receiver Skyy Moore who has had his struggles producing for the Chiefs since being drafted two years ago.  

Moore says that he sees more opportunities to make an impact in the return game with the new kickoff rules 

"I see the benefit in putting that rule in, it's definitely going to make the game more exciting, more kickoff return opportunities, so I'm excited for that for sure," Moore says. 

It was a lighter practice today for the Chiefs as they held a "10-10-10 practice. 10 offensive plays, 10 defensive plays, 10 minutes of special teams cycling, practicing for just under two hours. 

The Chiefs return to the practice fields tomorrow at 9:15 for the first of three more practices this week ahead of Saturday's preseason game.

During a lighter practice on Sunday for the Chiefs there were no new additions to the injury report, but there were a handful of players that returned to practice. 

Cornerback Jaylen Watson, who returned to practice on Friday in a yellow non-contact jersey, was back in his normal jersey as he hit the practice field.  Also returning to practice was safety Deon Bush and receiver Justin Watson. Both had missed part of training camp with ankle injuries. 

After leaving practice on Friday with a slight shoulder injury, offensive tackle Wanya Morris was also back at practice on Sunday.&nbsp; Cornerback Nahzee Johnson was also back at practice today.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1722794628807.jpeg" alt="Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and Special Teams Coordinator Dave Toub during the first official practice in St. Joseph/ Photo by Alexis Starks" />
 <figcaption>Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and Special Teams Coordinator Dave Toub during the first official practice in St. Joseph/ Photo by Alexis Starks</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post An adjustment this NFL season for fans, players and coaches alike will be to a new kickoff rule. People got their first look at the rule during Thursday's Hall of Fame game between the Chicago Bears and Houston Texans. Chiefs Special Teams Coordinator Dave Toub says he was excited to see it in action in an actual game "Couldn't wait to see it, I was like everybody else was I was the same way," Toub tells reporters after practice. "I thought there might've been a couple bigger returns, but they kept it kind of vanilla especially in this first game, but you've got a lot more games coming up here Thursday and Friday I guess."<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">For the first time... the Dynamic Kickoff 🙌 📺: <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballHOF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ProFootballHOF</a> Game on ESPN/ABC 📱: Stream on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLPlus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFLPlus</a> <a href="https://t.co/wga0LmuvtH">pic.twitter.com/wga0LmuvtH</a>&mdash; NFL (@NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1819164454736519409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 2, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Preseason will be the big evaluation period for how to play into the new kickoff rules. Toub says kicker Harrison Butker has spent a lot of time preparing for the new kickoff "In the afternoon we're inside, we're kicking off in there, we're working kickoffs inside," Toub says. "So, he wants to kick off all the time, so we've done a lot experimenting with that, and he's got a variety of kicks." As the Chiefs special teams unit adjusts to a new kickoff rule, they also continue to search for who could be back returning kicks and punts. One option is third year receiver Skyy Moore who has had his struggles producing for the Chiefs since being drafted two years ago. Moore says that he sees more opportunities to make an impact in the return game with the new kickoff rules "I see the benefit in putting that rule in, it's definitely going to make the game more exciting, more kickoff return opportunities, so I'm excited for that for sure," Moore says. It was a lighter practice today for the Chiefs as they held a "10-10-10 practice. 10 offensive plays, 10 defensive plays, 10 minutes of special teams cycling, practicing for just under two hours. The Chiefs return to the practice fields tomorrow at 9:15 for the first of three more practices this week ahead of Saturday's preseason game.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1722794736503.png" alt="Chiefs receiver Skyy Moore acknowledges fans as he heads to practice/ Photo by Alexis Starks" />
 <figcaption>Chiefs receiver Skyy Moore acknowledges fans as he heads to practice/ Photo by Alexis Starks</figcaption>
 </figure>Injury Report During a lighter practice on Sunday for the Chiefs there were no new additions to the injury report, but there were a handful of players that returned to practice. Cornerback Jaylen Watson, who returned to practice on Friday in a yellow non-contact jersey, was back in his normal jersey as he hit the practice field. Also returning to practice was safety Deon Bush and receiver Justin Watson. Both had missed part of training camp with ankle injuries. After leaving practice on Friday with a slight shoulder injury, offensive tackle Wanya Morris was also back at practice on Sunday.&nbsp; Cornerback Nahzee Johnson was also back at practice today.You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Chiefs Training Camp gives special teams unit chance to adapt to new kickoff rules

LIVINGSTON COUNTY —just before 10:30p.m. Saturday in Livingston County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2008 Honda Rancher 4-wheeler driven by Aiden T. Foster, 19, Hale, was eastbound on LIV 230th at LIV 277th two miles north of Wheeling. The vehicle traveled through a T-intersection, through a fence, struck a guy wire, overturned and the driver was ejected.

A private vehicle transported Foster to Hedrick Medical Center. He was not wearing a helmet, according to the MSHP.

LIVINGSTON COUNTY —just before 10:30p.m. Saturday in Livingston County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2008 Honda Rancher 4-wheeler driven by Aiden T. Foster, 19, Hale, was eastbound on LIV 230th at LIV 277th two miles north of Wheeling. The vehicle traveled through a T-intersection, through a fence, struck a guy wire, overturned and the driver was ejected.A private vehicle transported Foster to Hedrick Medical Center. He was not wearing a helmet, according to the MSHP.

Mo. man injured after 4-wheeler crash through a fence

ANDREW COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 3p.m. Saturday in Andrew County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Kia Soul driven by Deanna L. Stewart, 47, St. Joseph, was northbound on U.S. 71 two miles west of Savannah.

The car traveled off the east side of the road, struck an embankment, rolled and came to rest on its wheels facing south in the northbound lanes.

Andrew County EMS transported Stewart to Mosaic Life Care. She was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

ANDREW COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 3p.m. Saturday in Andrew County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Kia Soul driven by Deanna L. Stewart, 47, St. Joseph, was northbound on U.S. 71 two miles west of Savannah.The car traveled off the east side of the road, struck an embankment, rolled and came to rest on its wheels facing south in the northbound lanes.Andrew County EMS transported Stewart to Mosaic Life Care. She was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

Woman from St. Joe hospitalized after rollover crash

ANDREW COUNTY —A Missouri man was injured and accused of driving while intoxicated after an accident that occurred just before 11:30p.m. Friday in Andrew County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Yamaha WR 450 driven by Kiefer R. Gillenwater, 27, Fillmore, was southbound on Route H one mile south of Fillmore. The driver lost control of the motorcycle. The vehicle fell over and slid across the road.&nbsp; Gillenwater was ejected and left the crash scene.&nbsp;

First responders located him two miles south of the crash and arrested him on requested charges of felony driving while intoxicated-aggravated offender, driving while revoked, careless and imprudent driving involving an accident and for failure to maintain control of the vehicle. Andrew County EMS transported him to Mosaic. He was not wearing a helmet, according to the MSHP.

ANDREW COUNTY —A Missouri man was injured and accused of driving while intoxicated after an accident that occurred just before 11:30p.m. Friday in Andrew County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Yamaha WR 450 driven by Kiefer R. Gillenwater, 27, Fillmore, was southbound on Route H one mile south of Fillmore. The driver lost control of the motorcycle. The vehicle fell over and slid across the road.&nbsp; Gillenwater was ejected and left the crash scene.&nbsp;First responders located him two miles south of the crash and arrested him on requested charges of felony driving while intoxicated-aggravated offender, driving while revoked, careless and imprudent driving involving an accident and for failure to maintain control of the vehicle. Andrew County EMS transported him to Mosaic. He was not wearing a helmet, according to the MSHP.

Andrew Co. man accused of DWI after injured in motorcycle crash

GENTRY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 8p.m. Friday in Gentry County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Buick Lucerne driven by Jacole D. Hunziger, 21, Maryville, was westbound on U.S. 136 five miles west of Stanberry. The driver failed to negotiate a curve in the road. The car traveled off the road and struck an embankment.

Grand River ambulance transported Hunziger to Mosaic in Albany. She was properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

GENTRY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 8p.m. Friday in Gentry County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Buick Lucerne driven by Jacole D. Hunziger, 21, Maryville, was westbound on U.S. 136 five miles west of Stanberry. The driver failed to negotiate a curve in the road. The car traveled off the road and struck an embankment.Grand River ambulance transported Hunziger to Mosaic in Albany. She was properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

Mo. woman injured after car strikes embankment

The Chiefs made a splash during free agency signing veteran quarterback Carson Wentz as their new backup to replace Blaine Gabbert who became a free agent.  

Wentz, whose been in the league eight years and started for several teams, provides a solid backup option for Patrick Mahomes.  

In what he's seen from Mahomes working alongside him, Wentz jokingly made an obvious observation 

"He's pretty good, not that I needed to learn that physically being here" Wentz jokes with reporter's post-practice.  "Just kind of the way he sees the game is unique and the way he plays and just the anticipation he plays with, sometimes its maybe not the main throw on a play but he's making things work, so it's just cool to kind of see not only the offense come together but just how he sees it maybe a little different at times." 

When it comes to backup quarterbacks the Chiefs have had rare misses of late when it comes to guys ready to step up when needed.  

Chad Henne, Blaine Gabbert, and this year it's Wentz.

Head Coach Andy Reid says he's been pleased with Wentz thus far in the backup role 

"Really like what I've seen from him, he's got a real good feel for the game, smart kid, real smart, and has picked it up quickly," Reid says.  

Chiefs' fans have been privy to the unique playstyle of Mahomes for a few years now. 

Wentz has also known about it and is getting an up-close look during this year's training camp.  

Wentz says the outstanding things Mahomes can do is just a kid playing ball 

"Playing street ball out there at times is sometimes the joke back there," Wentz explains. "Truthfully I can relate to some of that over my career, that's kind of just how I've seen the game, so it's fun to see it work so well the way he does it." 

The Chiefs are off tomorrow after a two-hour practice today.  They are back on Sunday at 9:15 when there is a $5 admission fee.

One Chiefs player that had been sitting out of practice returned during Friday's practice, and two more were injured but not much else changed from the previous injury report.  

Cornerback Jaylen Watson, who has spent all of training camp thus far on the PUP list, was spotted practicing today in pads and a helmet while wearing a yellow non-contact jersey. Watson is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery.  

New to the injury report today was cornerback Kelvin Joseph with a slight hamstring injury.  Offensive lineman Wanya Morris left practice on Friday with a shoulder injury.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1722623132748.jpeg" alt="Carson Wentz during Chiefs Training Camp/ Photo by Alexis Starks" />
 <figcaption>Carson Wentz during Chiefs Training Camp/ Photo by Alexis Starks</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post The Chiefs made a splash during free agency signing veteran quarterback Carson Wentz as their new backup to replace Blaine Gabbert who became a free agent. Wentz, whose been in the league eight years and started for several teams, provides a solid backup option for Patrick Mahomes. In what he's seen from Mahomes working alongside him, Wentz jokingly made an obvious observation "He's pretty good, not that I needed to learn that physically being here" Wentz jokes with reporter's post-practice. "Just kind of the way he sees the game is unique and the way he plays and just the anticipation he plays with, sometimes its maybe not the main throw on a play but he's making things work, so it's just cool to kind of see not only the offense come together but just how he sees it maybe a little different at times." When it comes to backup quarterbacks the Chiefs have had rare misses of late when it comes to guys ready to step up when needed. Chad Henne, Blaine Gabbert, and this year it's Wentz.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1722623242656.jpeg" alt="Carson Wentz delivers a pass during Chiefs Training Camp/ Photo by Alexis Starks" />
 <figcaption>Carson Wentz delivers a pass during Chiefs Training Camp/ Photo by Alexis Starks</figcaption>
 </figure>Head Coach Andy Reid says he's been pleased with Wentz thus far in the backup role "Really like what I've seen from him, he's got a real good feel for the game, smart kid, real smart, and has picked it up quickly," Reid says. Chiefs' fans have been privy to the unique playstyle of Mahomes for a few years now. Wentz has also known about it and is getting an up-close look during this year's training camp. Wentz says the outstanding things Mahomes can do is just a kid playing ball "Playing street ball out there at times is sometimes the joke back there," Wentz explains. "Truthfully I can relate to some of that over my career, that's kind of just how I've seen the game, so it's fun to see it work so well the way he does it." The Chiefs are off tomorrow after a two-hour practice today. They are back on Sunday at 9:15 when there is a $5 admission fee.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1722623348464.jpeg" alt="Chiefs quarterbacks Chris Oladokun (13), Ian Book (2), Patrick Mahomes (15), and Caron Wentz (11) make their way down the hill prior to practice/ Photo by Alexis Starks" />
 <figcaption>Chiefs quarterbacks Chris Oladokun (13), Ian Book (2), Patrick Mahomes (15), and Caron Wentz (11) make their way down the hill prior to practice/ Photo by Alexis Starks</figcaption>
 </figure>Injury Report One Chiefs player that had been sitting out of practice returned during Friday's practice, and two more were injured but not much else changed from the previous injury report. Cornerback Jaylen Watson, who has spent all of training camp thus far on the PUP list, was spotted practicing today in pads and a helmet while wearing a yellow non-contact jersey. Watson is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. New to the injury report today was cornerback Kelvin Joseph with a slight hamstring injury. Offensive lineman Wanya Morris left practice on Friday with a shoulder injury.You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Carson Wentz settles into backup quarterback role in Chiefs Training Camp

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with&nbsp;ESOP Association CEO and president James Bonham.

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/V-Uo7DbbVLA?si=FYzKCOzNeQz_JpHy" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with&nbsp;ESOP Association CEO and president James Bonham.

🎤Forward Ever: ESOP Association president James Bonham

Missouri
State Treasurer Vivek Malek is making his final pitch before Republican voters
decide their nominee for his job, visiting with Buchanan County Republicans in
St. Joseph Thursday.

Gov.
Mike Parson appointed Malek Treasurer after then-Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick
won election as state Auditor.

Malek,
new to politics, says he has enjoyed the campaign.

“I
enjoyed meeting with great people of our state,” Malek tells KFEQ/St. Joseph
Post. “They have been very warm, welcoming, and open-minded and open-hearted to
my coming to their offices, homes. It has been a great experience.”

Next
week’s Republican primary in Missouri is crowded, up and down the ballot, as
several state legislators and others file for open seats for statewide office.
Nine Republicans are on the ballot for governor, hoping to succeed Gov. Parson.
The decisions by Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe and Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft to run
for governor left their seats open. State Sen. Bill Eigel of Weldon Springs is
the other major Republican candidate for governor. Both Malek and Attorney
General Andrew Bailey were appointed by Parson and are running for a full term
in office.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1722615251186.jpeg" alt="Missouri state Treasurer Vivek Malek speaks with Buchanan County Republicans during a campaign stop in St. Joseph./Photo by Brent Martin" />
 <figcaption>Missouri state Treasurer Vivek Malek speaks with Buchanan County Republicans during a campaign stop in St. Joseph./Photo by Brent Martin</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostMissouri
State Treasurer Vivek Malek is making his final pitch before Republican voters
decide their nominee for his job, visiting with Buchanan County Republicans in
St. Joseph Thursday.Gov.
Mike Parson appointed Malek Treasurer after then-Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick
won election as state Auditor.Malek,
new to politics, says he has enjoyed the campaign.“I
enjoyed meeting with great people of our state,” Malek tells KFEQ/St. Joseph
Post. “They have been very warm, welcoming, and open-minded and open-hearted to
my coming to their offices, homes. It has been a great experience.”Next
week’s Republican primary in Missouri is crowded, up and down the ballot, as
several state legislators and others file for open seats for statewide office.
Nine Republicans are on the ballot for governor, hoping to succeed Gov. Parson.
The decisions by Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe and Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft to run
for governor left their seats open. State Sen. Bill Eigel of Weldon Springs is
the other major Republican candidate for governor. Both Malek and Attorney
General Andrew Bailey were appointed by Parson and are running for a full term
in office.Malek
speculates many Republicans saw him as merely a placeholder who wouldn’t run
for the office.Five
Republican challengers entered the race, highlighted by state Sen. Andrew
Koenig of Manchester and state Rep. Cody Smith of Carthage. Also on the ballot
are Tina Goodrick of St. Joseph, Lori Rook of Springfield, and Kara Pujji of
Berkeley.If
nominated by Republicans and elected in November, Malek would like to introduce
two new programs in the Treasurer’s office.Malek
says he will ask the legislature to make a financial literacy course mandatory
for all Missouri high school students. He also wants to create investment pools
that would allow small local governments to combine assets to get a greater
return on investment.Malek
was born in Rohtak, India. He earned a bachelors
and law degrees in India before coming to Southeast Missouri State University in
Cape Girardeau for a master of business administration in August of 2001.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.