You probably don’t even want to think about winter, but officials at the St. Joseph Salvation Army are, preparing for their annual coat drive.  

Major Ronald Key says he and his staff are now collecting new and gently used coats for the Salvation Army's annual coat distribution. 

"If you want to donate now, they can either be used coats or they can be new coats or they can be slightly used coats," Key tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "So they need to be kind of clean, the zippers need to work, or if they're button kind of coats they need to be in good shape, but along with the coats we also give out scarves, and hats, and gloves, and things like that also." 

Key says there is a larger need for hats, gloves, and scarves to be donated because every year they run out of those faster than coats 

"That's the thing we really run short of, so if there's somebody out there that says yeah, I can't afford a coat or I have one I use myself, but they have hats and gloves things like that, we'll take those and give them out also," Key says.  

Winter clothes can be dropped off at the Salvation Army's offices throughout the winter as well. 

Last year 650 coats were given out to those in need, which Major Ronald Key says is a pretty standard amount 

"We've been between 600 and 700 since I've been here," Key explains. "We just do it a little different now, we used to do it in one day, so now they come in and get a voucher and then they go over to our warehouse, and they can pick from coats there, we will start giving coats out November 1st." 

To get ready for the event the Salvation Army is starting to collect coats and other winter clothes.  People can bring either new or gently used winter clothes to the Salvation Army at 602 Messanie in St. Joseph. 

By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post You probably don’t even want to think about winter, but officials at the St. Joseph Salvation Army are, preparing for their annual coat drive. Major Ronald Key says he and his staff are now collecting new and gently used coats for the Salvation Army's annual coat distribution. "If you want to donate now, they can either be used coats or they can be new coats or they can be slightly used coats," Key tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "So they need to be kind of clean, the zippers need to work, or if they're button kind of coats they need to be in good shape, but along with the coats we also give out scarves, and hats, and gloves, and things like that also." Key says there is a larger need for hats, gloves, and scarves to be donated because every year they run out of those faster than coats "That's the thing we really run short of, so if there's somebody out there that says yeah, I can't afford a coat or I have one I use myself, but they have hats and gloves things like that, we'll take those and give them out also," Key says. Winter clothes can be dropped off at the Salvation Army's offices throughout the winter as well. Last year 650 coats were given out to those in need, which Major Ronald Key says is a pretty standard amount "We've been between 600 and 700 since I've been here," Key explains. "We just do it a little different now, we used to do it in one day, so now they come in and get a voucher and then they go over to our warehouse, and they can pick from coats there, we will start giving coats out November 1st." To get ready for the event the Salvation Army is starting to collect coats and other winter clothes. People can bring either new or gently used winter clothes to the Salvation Army at 602 Messanie in St. Joseph.

St. Joseph Salvation Army collecting winter clothes to distribute to those in need

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

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2012 Ford Explorer driven by a 16-year-old Lawson boy was eastbound on Route PP three miles east of Holt.&nbsp; A vehicle defect caused the SUV to accelerate around a curve. It traveled off the road and struck an embankment.

Holt EMS transported the teen to Liberty Hospital. He was properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

CLINTON COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 10:30a.m. Thursday in Clinton County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2012 Ford Explorer driven by a 16-year-old Lawson boy was eastbound on Route PP three miles east of Holt.&nbsp; A vehicle defect caused the SUV to accelerate around a curve. It traveled off the road and struck an embankment.Holt EMS transported the teen to Liberty Hospital. He was properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

16-year-old Missouri boy injured after SUV crash

An annual downtown festival in St. Joseph will bring bluegrass music to the community to help benefit Second Harvest Community Food Bank.  

Bluegrass Bettering Our Community President Jen Gewin says the event, which is in its 14th year, is always well attended.  

"People will set up there in front of the gazebo, it's a beloved stage of the community and bands seem to really enjoy playing at the festival as well," Gewin tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "They love feeling like they're doing something to help the community but also sharing their music. "People that come to the event are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items as a donation to Second Harvest.  

Gewin says people who come to the event are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items for Second Harvest.  

"We measure our success not only in the amount of dollars donated but also in the pounds of food that has been received and that can be donated to Second Harvest as well," Gewin explains. "So yes, attendees are absolutely encouraged to bring any food donations that they would like that we can give to Second Harvest." 

Money donations for Second Harvest will also be accepted at the event.  The festival kicks off at 6pm on Friday and at 3pm on Saturday.  

Jen Gewin says those who come to the festival will hear some bluegrass while feeling a sense of community 

"A place where they can come and enjoy a genre of music that is welcoming to all, that's what I love about bluegrass," Gewin happily says. "We have the kind of standard instruments of fiddle, banjo, guitar, whatnot that people are used to, but there's so much that can go into bluegrass." 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695315315798.jpeg" alt="The 14th annual Bluegrass Battles Hunger music festival will take place at Coleman Hawkins Park in downtown St. Joseph/ Photo courtesy of Bluegrass Battles Hunger" />
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 </figure>By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post An annual downtown festival in St. Joseph will bring bluegrass music to the community to help benefit Second Harvest Community Food Bank. Bluegrass Bettering Our Community President Jen Gewin says the event, which is in its 14th year, is always well attended. "People will set up there in front of the gazebo, it's a beloved stage of the community and bands seem to really enjoy playing at the festival as well," Gewin tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "They love feeling like they're doing something to help the community but also sharing their music. "People that come to the event are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items as a donation to Second Harvest. Gewin says people who come to the event are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items for Second Harvest. "We measure our success not only in the amount of dollars donated but also in the pounds of food that has been received and that can be donated to Second Harvest as well," Gewin explains. "So yes, attendees are absolutely encouraged to bring any food donations that they would like that we can give to Second Harvest." Money donations for Second Harvest will also be accepted at the event. The festival kicks off at 6pm on Friday and at 3pm on Saturday. Jen Gewin says those who come to the festival will hear some bluegrass while feeling a sense of community "A place where they can come and enjoy a genre of music that is welcoming to all, that's what I love about bluegrass," Gewin happily says. "We have the kind of standard instruments of fiddle, banjo, guitar, whatnot that people are used to, but there's so much that can go into bluegrass." <figure>
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Bluegrass brings St. Joseph community together to fight hunger

A modest rebound in U.S. wheat production and supplies is improving the outlook for profitability among grain elevators that store wheat. 

Futures market carries have improved for all three major classes of wheat, and the buy basis is widening following a bigger harvest. 

The larger harvest follows two years of poor production and a historic run of inverted futures markets that sapped profitability for storing wheat. 

However, according to CoBank, the major risk to elevators in the year ahead is a sharp rally in wheat prices. Wheat stocks among major exporters are historically tight, and any disruption to the flow of Russian exports through the Black Sea could trigger a sharp price run-up. 

CoBank economist Tanne Ehmke says, “The flood of cheap Russian wheat into the global market may have created a false sense of security in the world wheat market.” Russia is currently harvesting a near-record wheat crop with substantial carryover inventories from last year's record-sized harvest.

A modest rebound in U.S. wheat production and supplies is improving the outlook for profitability among grain elevators that store wheat. Futures market carries have improved for all three major classes of wheat, and the buy basis is widening following a bigger harvest. The larger harvest follows two years of poor production and a historic run of inverted futures markets that sapped profitability for storing wheat. However, according to CoBank, the major risk to elevators in the year ahead is a sharp rally in wheat prices. Wheat stocks among major exporters are historically tight, and any disruption to the flow of Russian exports through the Black Sea could trigger a sharp price run-up. CoBank economist Tanne Ehmke says, “The flood of cheap Russian wheat into the global market may have created a false sense of security in the world wheat market.” Russia is currently harvesting a near-record wheat crop with substantial carryover inventories from last year's record-sized harvest.- NAFB

Russian wheat exports remain biggest risk to U.S. elevators

St. Joseph Police Chief Paul Luster says it will
take a community effort to reduce juvenile crime.

Another juvenile has been taken into custody
following a shooting, this time from the shooting and wounding of a man at an
auto parts store on St. Joseph Avenue.

Luster says the only real solution to stop the
rise in juvenile crime is taking preventative measures.

“Without positive role models, we have some of
these kids making bad decisions, seeing a lack of conflict resolution skills,”
Luster tells host Barry Birr on the KFEQ Hotline.

Luster says that while in the past juveniles
might have resorted to using their fists to resolve disputes, now they turn to
weapons.

“And I think the concern is we’re seeing weapons being
brought to those occurrences now with guns and knives and that is a disturbing
pattern and something that we’re definitely tuned in to.”

St. Joseph police officers took into custody a
juvenile following the shooting and wounding of a 35-year-old man outside an
auto parts store on St. Joseph Avenue Tuesday night. Juveniles are prime
suspects in a fatal stabbing in May and a shooting in August.

Luster says it will take a concerted effort by
the community as a whole to address the problem of violent juvenile crime.

“A lot of this is thrown on as this is a law
enforcement problem,” Luster says. “A lot of times it’s really not a law
enforcement problem. What we’re seeing is a more societal problem.”

Luster says he believes in preventative measures,
such as placing police officers in the schools. The St. Joseph Police
Department recently extended its contract with the school district to have a School
Resource Officer in each high school and middle school with one officer
floating between the elementary schools. The contract calls for six School
Resources Officers and one supervisor.

“There is just tremendous value to this partnership
that we have with the school district that really it benefits our entire
community by having those officers in the school,” according to Luster.

Luster sees big benefits from the program.

“Very good program, not only from a safety
standpoint, but just from those developing relationships with our youth which is
very, very important.”

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostSt. Joseph Police Chief Paul Luster says it will
take a community effort to reduce juvenile crime.Another juvenile has been taken into custody
following a shooting, this time from the shooting and wounding of a man at an
auto parts store on St. Joseph Avenue.Luster says the only real solution to stop the
rise in juvenile crime is taking preventative measures.“Without positive role models, we have some of
these kids making bad decisions, seeing a lack of conflict resolution skills,”
Luster tells host Barry Birr on the KFEQ Hotline.Luster says that while in the past juveniles
might have resorted to using their fists to resolve disputes, now they turn to
weapons.“And I think the concern is we’re seeing weapons being
brought to those occurrences now with guns and knives and that is a disturbing
pattern and something that we’re definitely tuned in to.”St. Joseph police officers took into custody a
juvenile following the shooting and wounding of a 35-year-old man outside an
auto parts store on St. Joseph Avenue Tuesday night. Juveniles are prime
suspects in a fatal stabbing in May and a shooting in August.Luster says it will take a concerted effort by
the community as a whole to address the problem of violent juvenile crime.“A lot of this is thrown on as this is a law
enforcement problem,” Luster says. “A lot of times it’s really not a law
enforcement problem. What we’re seeing is a more societal problem.”Luster says he believes in preventative measures,
such as placing police officers in the schools. The St. Joseph Police
Department recently extended its contract with the school district to have a School
Resource Officer in each high school and middle school with one officer
floating between the elementary schools. The contract calls for six School
Resources Officers and one supervisor.“There is just tremendous value to this partnership
that we have with the school district that really it benefits our entire
community by having those officers in the school,” according to Luster.Luster sees big benefits from the program.“Very good program, not only from a safety
standpoint, but just from those developing relationships with our youth which is
very, very important.”<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Rise-in-juvenile-crime-in-St--Joseph-e29js6q" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>

St. Joseph police chief says community effort needed to slow juvenile crime

The U.S. Drought Monitor shows 79.29% of Missouri is experiencing drought conditions, with 10.71% of the state in extreme drought, according to a report released this week.

Over 2.2 million Missourians live in drought-affected areas.

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 </figure>The U.S. Drought Monitor shows 79.29% of Missouri is experiencing drought conditions, with 10.71% of the state in extreme drought, according to a report released this week.Over 2.2 million Missourians live in drought-affected areas.

Over 72 percent of Missouri still in drought conditions

CALDWELL COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 10p.m. Wednesday in Caldwell County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2022 Volvo semi driven by Bandyak&nbsp; Volodymr, 63, Troy, Michigan was westbound on U.S. 36 three miles east of Hamilton.

The Volvo rear-ended a 2007 Freightliner semi driven by Brian D. Fredrick, 49, St. Joseph, who was driving slowly on the shoulder attempting to merge in the driving lane. Both vehicles came to rest partially the highway.

Caldwell County EMS transported Volodymr to Liberty Hospital. Fredrick was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

CALDWELL COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 10p.m. Wednesday in Caldwell County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2022 Volvo semi driven by Bandyak&nbsp; Volodymr, 63, Troy, Michigan was westbound on U.S. 36 three miles east of Hamilton.The Volvo rear-ended a 2007 Freightliner semi driven by Brian D. Fredrick, 49, St. Joseph, who was driving slowly on the shoulder attempting to merge in the driving lane. Both vehicles came to rest partially the highway.Caldwell County EMS transported Volodymr to Liberty Hospital. Fredrick was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

Driver hospitalized after rear-end semi crash

DEKALB COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 5p.m. Monday in DeKalb County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Kenworth dump truck driven by Justin Ensz, 27, Jamesport, was northbound on Interstate 35 just north of Cameron.

The vehicle struck the rear quarter panel of a 2007 Pontiac G6 driven by Scott S. Losensky, 55, Cameron.&nbsp; After impact the car spun and was being pushed down the road sideways and came to rest in the median.

Cameron ambulance transported Losensky to Cameron Regional Medical Center. Ensz was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

DEKALB COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 5p.m. Monday in DeKalb County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Kenworth dump truck driven by Justin Ensz, 27, Jamesport, was northbound on Interstate 35 just north of Cameron.The vehicle struck the rear quarter panel of a 2007 Pontiac G6 driven by Scott S. Losensky, 55, Cameron.&nbsp; After impact the car spun and was being pushed down the road sideways and came to rest in the median.Cameron ambulance transported Losensky to Cameron Regional Medical Center. Ensz was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the MSHP.&nbsp;

Missouri man injured after car struck by dump truck

GENTRY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 1p.m. Sept. 17, in Gentry County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2020 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by James C. Brown, 84, Bethany, was southbound on 169 two miles south of Gentry. The motorcycle struck two dogs that ran into the road. 

Brown was ejected from the motorcycle. A private vehicle transported him to Mosaic in Albany. He was wearing a helmet, according to the MSHP.

WAS SOUTHBOUND ON 169 HIGHWAY. TWO DOGS RAN INTO THE ROADWAY. VEH1 STRUCK THE DOGS, AFTER IMPACT DRVR1 WAS EJECTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF VEH1. DRVR1 CAME TO REST IN THE ROADWAY.&nbsp;

GENTRY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 1p.m. Sept. 17, in Gentry County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2020 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by James C. Brown, 84, Bethany, was southbound on 169 two miles south of Gentry. The motorcycle struck two dogs that ran into the road. Brown was ejected from the motorcycle. A private vehicle transported him to Mosaic in Albany. He was wearing a helmet, according to the MSHP.WAS SOUTHBOUND ON 169 HIGHWAY. TWO DOGS RAN INTO THE ROADWAY. VEH1 STRUCK THE DOGS, AFTER IMPACT DRVR1 WAS EJECTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF VEH1. DRVR1 CAME TO REST IN THE ROADWAY.&nbsp;

Bethany man injured after motorcycle strikes 2 dogs in the road

ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new accusations after an arrest.

On Tuesday police arrested 39-year-old Nicholas L. Ruby of Leavenworth on requested charges of&nbsp; criminal threat in the 1300 block U.S.73 Highway, according to Police Cheif Mike Wilson.

Ruby has previous convictions over the past twenty years that include theft, battery, aggravated robbery, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, criminal damage to property and obstruction, according to the Kansas Department Corrections.

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 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new accusations after an arrest.On Tuesday police arrested 39-year-old Nicholas L. Ruby of Leavenworth on requested charges of&nbsp; criminal threat in the 1300 block U.S.73 Highway, according to Police Cheif Mike Wilson.Ruby has previous convictions over the past twenty years that include theft, battery, aggravated robbery, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, criminal damage to property and obstruction, according to the Kansas Department Corrections.

Kansas felon jailed for alleged criminal threat

The Kansas City Chiefs announced their High School Coach of the Week honors for the third week of the 2023 season Wednesday.

Winning this honor in the state of Missouri this week is St. Joseph Central Head Coach Regi Trotter.

Central beat William Chrisman this past Friday 52-20 to move to 4-0 on the season - their first 4-0 start since 1986.

Trotter says this accolade from the Chiefs is a symbol of how hard his team is working and how far they've come since one-win seasons in 2020 and '21 and an 0-10 campaign in 2019.

"It's really awesome," Trotter told KFEQ Radio. "It just lets you know our program is moving in the right direction. We have some players and kids that have bought into what we're trying to do, and they're competing very well, which is great to see."

Senior quarterback Caleb Aguilar says Trotter is very deserving of the award.

"He's an amazing man and coach," Aguilar said of Trotter. "He holds a high standard for us. He always makes sure we're alright, we're okay and he always checks up on us. Just a great person and great coach."

Junior running back Gabe Fields says Trotter is a great man on and off the field.

"He's a great coach and I love him, "said Fields. "He's a dog! I love him and I can't wait to see what's left in the tank for him."

Trotter earned this award last season as well after the Indians beat Excelsior Springs last October. As a result of this honor, Central High School will receive a $500 grant from the Hunt Family Foundation.

Trotter was presented a pair of Oakley sunglasses, a congratulatory commemorative Super Bowl 57 coin and a certificate recognizing his selection.

Trotter is now qualified for the Eric Driskell Coach of the Year Award, which will be voted on later this fall.

The Kansas City Chiefs partner with PrepsKC to select Coaches of the Week from Missouri and Kansas each week.

The Indians are on the road this Friday night to face North Kansas City. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695246049472.jpeg" alt="Central head football coach Regi Trotter was presented with a pair of Oakley sunglasses as part of his Kansas City Chiefs Coach of the Week award Wednesday. Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostThe Kansas City Chiefs announced their High School Coach of the Week honors for the third week of the 2023 season Wednesday.Winning this honor in the state of Missouri this week is St. Joseph Central Head Coach Regi Trotter.Central beat William Chrisman this past Friday 52-20 to move to 4-0 on the season - their first 4-0 start since 1986.Trotter says this accolade from the Chiefs is a symbol of how hard his team is working and how far they've come since one-win seasons in 2020 and '21 and an 0-10 campaign in 2019."It's really awesome," Trotter told KFEQ Radio. "It just lets you know our program is moving in the right direction. We have some players and kids that have bought into what we're trying to do, and they're competing very well, which is great to see."Senior quarterback Caleb Aguilar says Trotter is very deserving of the award."He's an amazing man and coach," Aguilar said of Trotter. "He holds a high standard for us. He always makes sure we're alright, we're okay and he always checks up on us. Just a great person and great coach."Junior running back Gabe Fields says Trotter is a great man on and off the field."He's a great coach and I love him, "said Fields. "He's a dog! I love him and I can't wait to see what's left in the tank for him."Trotter earned this award last season as well after the Indians beat Excelsior Springs last October. As a result of this honor, Central High School will receive a $500 grant from the Hunt Family Foundation.Trotter was presented a pair of Oakley sunglasses, a congratulatory commemorative Super Bowl 57 coin and a certificate recognizing his selection.Trotter is now qualified for the Eric Driskell Coach of the Year Award, which will be voted on later this fall.The Kansas City Chiefs partner with PrepsKC to select Coaches of the Week from Missouri and Kansas each week.The Indians are on the road this Friday night to face North Kansas City. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.<figure>
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St. Joseph Central's Regi Trotter named Chiefs' High School Coach of the Week

Wrestling entertainment is taking the world by storm and an independent promotion will bring its own group of wrestlers to northwest Missouri 

Tri States Wrestling will bring in a number of wrestlers from across the world to the area, performing four shows in four days starting October 5th in Palmyra.  

Owner John Rockhold says the events are family friendly fun where you'll see two men fighting for a reason. 

"They have a reason to struggle, whether it's a title is on the line or one of them deems the other one has been wronged for whatever reason," Rockhold tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "Or it can be as simple as two guys trying to get position up the ladder to try and get a title shot." 

And Rockhold says if you come to the show, you might even see some audience participation 

"Sometimes the good guy will hold the bad guy and ask for a kid to chop the bad guy in the chest, that will happen, it happened at our last show," Rockhold says.

Rockhold says the event obviously draws in wrestling fans, but his data shows that over half the people that come are not wrestling fans.  

"They just come and they're like hey there's an event going on in town this is different let me check it out, cause we're fairly affordable, so they'll come watch and then they leave going that was funny," Rockhold explains. "And there's always a moment that will latch on, like I really liked it when the really small guy slammed the big guy or the big guy missed a move, there's always some moment they lock into." 

Funds raised during the four shows will benefit the Against All Odds Animal Shelter in Hamilton. More information can be found and tickets can be purchased at <a href="https://www.tristateswrestling.com/">tristateswrestling.com</a>.

Rockhold says the shows are family fun entertainment and they are also a very interactive experience. 

"If you yell at a basketball player, they don't pay attention to you, if you yell at an MMA fighter they ignore you, but if you yell at a pro wrestler they'll turn and look at you," Rockhold points out. "And if you're yelling at them like I hate you or boo you, they'll play it up, and if it's a good guy he'll be like yeah cheer me come on help me, so it's that interactivity that when you yell and scream it brings the energy up and the wrestlers want that." 

The show will feature several wrestlers from all across the country, some wrestling fans might even recognize.   

Shows will be performed in Chillicothe on October 6th and St. Joseph on October 7th.  The final show will take place in Gladstone on October 8th. 

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 </figure>By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post Wrestling entertainment is taking the world by storm and an independent promotion will bring its own group of wrestlers to northwest Missouri Tri States Wrestling will bring in a number of wrestlers from across the world to the area, performing four shows in four days starting October 5th in Palmyra. Owner John Rockhold says the events are family friendly fun where you'll see two men fighting for a reason. "They have a reason to struggle, whether it's a title is on the line or one of them deems the other one has been wronged for whatever reason," Rockhold tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "Or it can be as simple as two guys trying to get position up the ladder to try and get a title shot." And Rockhold says if you come to the show, you might even see some audience participation "Sometimes the good guy will hold the bad guy and ask for a kid to chop the bad guy in the chest, that will happen, it happened at our last show," Rockhold says.<figure>
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 </figure>Rockhold says the event obviously draws in wrestling fans, but his data shows that over half the people that come are not wrestling fans. "They just come and they're like hey there's an event going on in town this is different let me check it out, cause we're fairly affordable, so they'll come watch and then they leave going that was funny," Rockhold explains. "And there's always a moment that will latch on, like I really liked it when the really small guy slammed the big guy or the big guy missed a move, there's always some moment they lock into." Funds raised during the four shows will benefit the Against All Odds Animal Shelter in Hamilton. More information can be found and tickets can be purchased at <a href="https://www.tristateswrestling.com/">tristateswrestling.com</a>.Rockhold says the shows are family fun entertainment and they are also a very interactive experience. "If you yell at a basketball player, they don't pay attention to you, if you yell at an MMA fighter they ignore you, but if you yell at a pro wrestler they'll turn and look at you," Rockhold points out. "And if you're yelling at them like I hate you or boo you, they'll play it up, and if it's a good guy he'll be like yeah cheer me come on help me, so it's that interactivity that when you yell and scream it brings the energy up and the wrestlers want that." The show will feature several wrestlers from all across the country, some wrestling fans might even recognize. Shows will be performed in Chillicothe on October 6th and St. Joseph on October 7th. The final show will take place in Gladstone on October 8th. <div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Tri-States-Wrestling-displays-talent-you-might-not-get-to-see-anywhere-else-e29ie14" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div><figure>
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It may not be WWE but wrestling is coming to northwest Missouri

Evergy is expected next month to implement a plan that places a premium on electricity prices at times of high demand

By ALLISON KITE, <a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2023/09/19/evergy-withdraws-request-to-make-time-of-use-pricing-optional-in-missouri/">Missouri Independent</a>

Just 10 days after seeking permission to allow customers to opt out of controversial time-of-use pricing, western Missouri’s major electric utility withdrew its request with state regulators.&nbsp;

Under an order from the Missouri Public Service Commission, Evergy is expected next month&nbsp; to implement time-of-use pricing, which places a premium on electricity prices at times of high demand.&nbsp;

Citing&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://missouriindependent.com/2023/07/17/missouri-utility-regulators-plan-for-peak-pricing-prompts-pushback-from-top-republican/">considerable blowback</a>&nbsp;from both the public and elected officials, the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://missouriindependent.com/2023/09/12/evergy-asks-missouri-regulators-to-let-customers-opt-out-of-time-of-use-pricing/">company requested earlier this month</a>&nbsp;that the Public Service Commission grant permission to make the program optional.&nbsp;

But in a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://efis.psc.mo.gov/Document/Display/755533">pleading filed Monday</a>, the utility — which serves about 640,000 Missouri residents — withdrew its request, citing concerns from the Missouri Office of the Public Counsel, which represents ratepayers in utility regulatory proceedings, and others.

The Missouri Public Service Commission canceled a public meeting about the issue scheduled for Tuesday. The Office of the Public Counsel said in a filing last week that parties weren’t given enough time to prepare for the meeting.

The Office of the Public Counsel said in a separate filing with the commission last week that it “strongly opposed” Evergy’s request.&nbsp;

Among other issues, the OPC criticized Evergy’s request to fundamentally change its time-of-use pricing program just weeks before it is set to go into effect.&nbsp;

The OPC’s filing said it understood the public sentiment surrounding the mandatory time-of-use rates.

“However, Evergy itself has presented two studies to the commission that show that a significant portion of its customers will either benefit from the transition to TOU rates or will be unaffected by them,” the OPC’s filing says.&nbsp;

The rates should go into effect, the filing says, “even aside from the legal and policy concerns that arise with changing the tariff sheets at this late stage.”&nbsp;

Clean energy advocacy group Renew Missouri also urged the commission to reject Evergy’s request.

“While an understandable fear warrants specific education efforts by the company, customer misunderstanding or political agitation is not a sufficient justification to allow Evergy to reverse course at the eleventh hour, circumventing proper procedure and creating poor precedent for the weight given to commission orders,” Renew Missouri said in a filing Friday.&nbsp;

Noting the customer blowback, the Renew Missouri argued that the company should adjust its marketing and outreach efforts “rather than succumbing to negative Facebook comments by reversing course and attempting to upend a binding commission order.”

Renew Missouri said while Evergy’s filing was purportedly about customer feedback, it was also driven by politics.

Missouri Senate Majority Leader Cindy O’Laughlin, R-Shelbina,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://missouriindependent.com/2023/07/17/missouri-utility-regulators-plan-for-peak-pricing-prompts-pushback-from-top-republican/">railed against the program</a>&nbsp;in interviews with The Independent, claiming the Public Service Commission wanted Missouri residents to ration their energy to compensate for the switch to green energy and threatening to take legislative action if the commission didn’t reverse course.&nbsp;

“If the commission decides to reverse course based on this campaign of generating anger through social media posting,” Renew Missouri said in its filing, “no commission decision will be safe from political meddling.”

Evergy is still asking the Public Service Commission to change the default time-of-use pricing plan from its “Standard Peak Saver,” which nearly quadruples the price of energy on summer afternoons, to the “Peak Reward Saver,” which has a much smaller price increase at that times and a discount for power used between midnight and 6 a.m.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687004047927.png" alt=" Evergy headquarters in downtown Topeka, Kansas (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)." />
 <figcaption> Evergy headquarters in downtown Topeka, Kansas (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector).</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Evergy is expected next month to implement a plan that places a premium on electricity prices at times of high demand</h2>By ALLISON KITE, <a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2023/09/19/evergy-withdraws-request-to-make-time-of-use-pricing-optional-in-missouri/">Missouri Independent</a>Just 10 days after seeking permission to allow customers to opt out of controversial time-of-use pricing, western Missouri’s major electric utility withdrew its request with state regulators.&nbsp;Under an order from the Missouri Public Service Commission, Evergy is expected next month&nbsp; to implement time-of-use pricing, which places a premium on electricity prices at times of high demand.&nbsp;Citing&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://missouriindependent.com/2023/07/17/missouri-utility-regulators-plan-for-peak-pricing-prompts-pushback-from-top-republican/">considerable blowback</a>&nbsp;from both the public and elected officials, the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://missouriindependent.com/2023/09/12/evergy-asks-missouri-regulators-to-let-customers-opt-out-of-time-of-use-pricing/">company requested earlier this month</a>&nbsp;that the Public Service Commission grant permission to make the program optional.&nbsp;But in a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://efis.psc.mo.gov/Document/Display/755533">pleading filed Monday</a>, the utility — which serves about 640,000 Missouri residents — withdrew its request, citing concerns from the Missouri Office of the Public Counsel, which represents ratepayers in utility regulatory proceedings, and others.The Missouri Public Service Commission canceled a public meeting about the issue scheduled for Tuesday. The Office of the Public Counsel said in a filing last week that parties weren’t given enough time to prepare for the meeting.The Office of the Public Counsel said in a separate filing with the commission last week that it “strongly opposed” Evergy’s request.&nbsp;Among other issues, the OPC criticized Evergy’s request to fundamentally change its time-of-use pricing program just weeks before it is set to go into effect.&nbsp;The OPC’s filing said it understood the public sentiment surrounding the mandatory time-of-use rates.“However, Evergy itself has presented two studies to the commission that show that a significant portion of its customers will either benefit from the transition to TOU rates or will be unaffected by them,” the OPC’s filing says.&nbsp;The rates should go into effect, the filing says, “even aside from the legal and policy concerns that arise with changing the tariff sheets at this late stage.”&nbsp;Clean energy advocacy group Renew Missouri also urged the commission to reject Evergy’s request.“While an understandable fear warrants specific education efforts by the company, customer misunderstanding or political agitation is not a sufficient justification to allow Evergy to reverse course at the eleventh hour, circumventing proper procedure and creating poor precedent for the weight given to commission orders,” Renew Missouri said in a filing Friday.&nbsp;Noting the customer blowback, the Renew Missouri argued that the company should adjust its marketing and outreach efforts “rather than succumbing to negative Facebook comments by reversing course and attempting to upend a binding commission order.”Renew Missouri said while Evergy’s filing was purportedly about customer feedback, it was also driven by politics.Missouri Senate Majority Leader Cindy O’Laughlin, R-Shelbina,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://missouriindependent.com/2023/07/17/missouri-utility-regulators-plan-for-peak-pricing-prompts-pushback-from-top-republican/">railed against the program</a>&nbsp;in interviews with The Independent, claiming the Public Service Commission wanted Missouri residents to ration their energy to compensate for the switch to green energy and threatening to take legislative action if the commission didn’t reverse course.&nbsp;“If the commission decides to reverse course based on this campaign of generating anger through social media posting,” Renew Missouri said in its filing, “no commission decision will be safe from political meddling.”Evergy is still asking the Public Service Commission to change the default time-of-use pricing plan from its “Standard Peak Saver,” which nearly quadruples the price of energy on summer afternoons, to the “Peak Reward Saver,” which has a much smaller price increase at that times and a discount for power used between midnight and 6 a.m.

Evergy withdraws request to make time-of-use pricing optional in Missouri

A shooting on the northside of St. Joseph left a 35-year-old man
with a gunshot wound to his foot.

St. Joseph police report the shooting took place around six o’clock Tuesday night at the O’Reilly Auto Parts store at 1511 St. Joseph Avenue.
The victim suffered a single gunshot wound to the foot. He was treated and released
from the hospital.

St. Joseph police officers took a juvenile into custody.

This article has been updated with additional information.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA shooting on the northside of St. Joseph left a 35-year-old man
with a gunshot wound to his foot.St. Joseph police report the shooting took place around six o’clock Tuesday night at the O’Reilly Auto Parts store at 1511 St. Joseph Avenue.
The victim suffered a single gunshot wound to the foot. He was treated and released
from the hospital.St. Joseph police officers took a juvenile into custody.The investigation continues.This article has been updated with additional information.

Shooting on St. Joseph's northside leaves man wounded

ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect after an incident in Atchison.

On Monday, police arrested 44-year-old&nbsp; Kenneth E. West of Atchison, on requested charges of domestic battery and criminal damage to property, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.

He remains in custody on a $3500 bond, according to online jail records.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695137571132.png" alt="West-photo Atchison Co." />
 <figcaption>West-photo Atchison Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect after an incident in Atchison.On Monday, police arrested 44-year-old&nbsp; Kenneth E. West of Atchison, on requested charges of domestic battery and criminal damage to property, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.He remains in custody on a $3500 bond, according to online jail records.

Kansas man accused of domestic battery

BUCHANAN COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 7a.m. Tuesday in Buchanan County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Ford F250 driven by D. B. Carroll, 28, St. Joseph, was southbound on Interstate 29 one mile south of Faucett.&nbsp;

The pickup rear-ended a 2022 Ram 3500 driven by Koba Barabadze, 58, Brooklyn, New York, that was on the shoulder and returned to the road.

After impact, both vehicles began to slide and traveled off the west side of the road.

Buchanan County EMS transported Barabadze to Mosaic Life Care. Carroll was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

BUCHANAN COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 7a.m. Tuesday in Buchanan County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Ford F250 driven by D. B. Carroll, 28, St. Joseph, was southbound on Interstate 29 one mile south of Faucett.&nbsp;The pickup rear-ended a 2022 Ram 3500 driven by Koba Barabadze, 58, Brooklyn, New York, that was on the shoulder and returned to the road.After impact, both vehicles began to slide and traveled off the west side of the road.Buchanan County EMS transported Barabadze to Mosaic Life Care. Carroll was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

New York man hospitalized after Buchanan Co. rear-end crash

Those who took out federal loans to pay for college will have
to begin repaying them once again next month.

The forbearance period that began during the coronavirus
pandemic is coming to an end. &nbsp;As federal
student loan borrowers prepare to begin repaying their debt next month, current
college students are being urged to borrow wisely.

Missouri Western State University Interim Director of
Financing, Jessica Hills, says students and their parents should examine their
options before borrowing to pay for college.

“Federal student loans have a lot of different repayment options
than private student loans,” Hills tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. “So, if you have
to borrow, looking at federal student loans first is probably going to be the
best option. For example, this year the interest rate on subsidized and
unsubsidized loans is 5.5%. On private student loans, you’re usually seeing
higher interest rates than that.”

Hills says it is always good for students to carefully
consider how much they should realistically borrow before taking out a loan.

“I think one great thing to do is to look ahead,” Hills says. “Let’s
say that I’m going into a certain field, maybe I could look at the average
salary for that field and when I go to borrow student loans, I want to think
about what is my repayment going to look like.”

Hills also urges students to apply for as many scholarships
and grants as possible. She says Missouri Western has a single form to fill out
to apply for all its scholarships.

Hills also suggests students and their parents check out the Federal
Student Aid website <a href="https://studentaid.gov/loan-simulator/">studentaid.gov</a>, which has simulators to help gauge the
proper amount to borrow. Hills suggests checking it annually.

“And so, it’s great to take that check each year as you go to
borrow student loans and say, okay, can I afford this, does this payment amount
still seem reasonable? And making sure that you know what you borrowed and you’re
not just blindly borrowing.”

Hills says students and parents need to do their research to
insure they are borrowing the proper amount and not taking on unnecessary debt.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostThose who took out federal loans to pay for college will have
to begin repaying them once again next month.The forbearance period that began during the coronavirus
pandemic is coming to an end. &nbsp;As federal
student loan borrowers prepare to begin repaying their debt next month, current
college students are being urged to borrow wisely.Missouri Western State University Interim Director of
Financing, Jessica Hills, says students and their parents should examine their
options before borrowing to pay for college.“Federal student loans have a lot of different repayment options
than private student loans,” Hills tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. “So, if you have
to borrow, looking at federal student loans first is probably going to be the
best option. For example, this year the interest rate on subsidized and
unsubsidized loans is 5.5%. On private student loans, you’re usually seeing
higher interest rates than that.”Hills says it is always good for students to carefully
consider how much they should realistically borrow before taking out a loan.“I think one great thing to do is to look ahead,” Hills says. “Let’s
say that I’m going into a certain field, maybe I could look at the average
salary for that field and when I go to borrow student loans, I want to think
about what is my repayment going to look like.”Hills also urges students to apply for as many scholarships
and grants as possible. She says Missouri Western has a single form to fill out
to apply for all its scholarships.Hills also suggests students and their parents check out the Federal
Student Aid website <a href="https://studentaid.gov/loan-simulator/">studentaid.gov</a>, which has simulators to help gauge the
proper amount to borrow. Hills suggests checking it annually.“And so, it’s great to take that check each year as you go to
borrow student loans and say, okay, can I afford this, does this payment amount
still seem reasonable? And making sure that you know what you borrowed and you’re
not just blindly borrowing.”Hills says students and parents need to do their research to
insure they are borrowing the proper amount and not taking on unnecessary debt.<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Federal-Student-Loan-Repayment-is-coming-due-e29h9p0" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>

As federal loan repayment returns, college students urged to borrow wisely

ANDREW COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 7:30p.m. September 17, in Andrew County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Kawasaki Ninja driven by Rachel M. Mason, 18, St. Joseph, was eastbound on Highway B one mile east of Bolckow.

The motorcycle began to skid, overturned and the driver was ejected.

Andrew County EMS transported Mason to Mosaic Life Care. She was properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

ANDREW COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 7:30p.m. September 17, in Andrew County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Kawasaki Ninja driven by Rachel M. Mason, 18, St. Joseph, was eastbound on Highway B one mile east of Bolckow.The motorcycle began to skid, overturned and the driver was ejected.Andrew County EMS transported Mason to Mosaic Life Care. She was properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

St. Joseph teen injured after motorcycle accident

An annual event hosted by Pivotal Point Transitional Housing will help celebrate the successes and work the non-profit provides in the community. &nbsp;

Executive Director Melissa Frakes says this year's annual fall celebration is coming up this Thursday at the Word of Life Church Event Center&nbsp;

"This is a great location for us to have this, it's very homey and it really helps us to be able to tell the stories and have a good time," Frakes tells KFEQ Hotline host Barry Birr. "We serve dinner which will be provided by Hyvee and it's always good, we'll have brisket this year, and so you'll get a good meal and entertainment."&nbsp;

Frakes says the event is an opportunity to celebrate the non-profits successes with the community and give information about what else is happening with the agency&nbsp;

"Of course, this year we finished the youth building, and so just to really talk about the needs in our community but to also recognize the fact that without the community this wouldn't be possible," Frakes says. "And so, it's really two things, it's information giving but it's also a celebration for all the things that are happening and what God has blessed us with in the last year."&nbsp;

The event is being held with doors opening at 6 and the event getting underway at 6:30pm. &nbsp;

It will feature a cupcake raffle as well as a pie auction.&nbsp; Also, up for auction will be two tickets and a parking pass to the October 12th Chiefs and Broncos game.&nbsp;

By MATT PIKE&nbsp;St. Joseph Post&nbsp;An annual event hosted by Pivotal Point Transitional Housing will help celebrate the successes and work the non-profit provides in the community. &nbsp;Executive Director Melissa Frakes says this year's annual fall celebration is coming up this Thursday at the Word of Life Church Event Center&nbsp;"This is a great location for us to have this, it's very homey and it really helps us to be able to tell the stories and have a good time," Frakes tells KFEQ Hotline host Barry Birr. "We serve dinner which will be provided by Hyvee and it's always good, we'll have brisket this year, and so you'll get a good meal and entertainment."&nbsp;Frakes says the event is an opportunity to celebrate the non-profits successes with the community and give information about what else is happening with the agency&nbsp;"Of course, this year we finished the youth building, and so just to really talk about the needs in our community but to also recognize the fact that without the community this wouldn't be possible," Frakes says. "And so, it's really two things, it's information giving but it's also a celebration for all the things that are happening and what God has blessed us with in the last year."&nbsp;The event is being held with doors opening at 6 and the event getting underway at 6:30pm. &nbsp;It will feature a cupcake raffle as well as a pie auction.&nbsp; Also, up for auction will be two tickets and a parking pass to the October 12th Chiefs and Broncos game.&nbsp;

Annual event celebrates the successes and what else is to come for Pivotal Point

Harvest season will bring more farm equipment to the roads, traveling back and forth to the fields.  

Missouri Highway Patrol Seargent Shane Hux with Troop H says drivers should be aware of farmers traveling to their fields anytime through the day 

"They start early in the morning, and they may work all through the night, especially if there's a storm coming in, they're watching the forecast they're going to trying to get as much done as they can during the day," Hux tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "But peak hours during the day, I'd say from 8am to 8pm for sure, they're out there working." 

Hux says drivers should keep their distance from farm equipment and be aware and watch for signals or hand signs before attempting to pass a tractor. 

Hux says during harvest season there's not necessarily an increase in traffic crashes, but rather an increase in the type of crashes 

"We are going to be investigating more crashes involving farm equipment, especially with the equipment being so much larger out on these two-lane highways, we are going to be working some traffic crashes involving farm implement, tractors, and machinery," Hux points out. 

In 2022 there were 177 traffic crashes involving farm equipment with 63 injuries and seven fatalities across Missouri. 

Hux says drivers should stay alert for slow moving farm vehicles and to pay attention while traveling behind them while on the road.  

During harvest season slow moving farm vehicles on the road aren't the only dangers that drivers should be aware of.  

Hux says drivers should also be cautious of deer crossing the road. 

"Deer are going to be out in these fields and as the farmers are out there, they're going to be pushing the deer out of the field, and inevitably they're going to be crossing the roadway," Hux explains. "So always be on the lookout for them this time of year as well." 

Hux says while traveling you should be aware of slow-moving farm vehicles, as well as ATV's farmers might be using to get to the fields. 

By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post Harvest season will bring more farm equipment to the roads, traveling back and forth to the fields. Missouri Highway Patrol Seargent Shane Hux with Troop H says drivers should be aware of farmers traveling to their fields anytime through the day "They start early in the morning, and they may work all through the night, especially if there's a storm coming in, they're watching the forecast they're going to trying to get as much done as they can during the day," Hux tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "But peak hours during the day, I'd say from 8am to 8pm for sure, they're out there working." Hux says drivers should keep their distance from farm equipment and be aware and watch for signals or hand signs before attempting to pass a tractor. Hux says during harvest season there's not necessarily an increase in traffic crashes, but rather an increase in the type of crashes "We are going to be investigating more crashes involving farm equipment, especially with the equipment being so much larger out on these two-lane highways, we are going to be working some traffic crashes involving farm implement, tractors, and machinery," Hux points out. In 2022 there were 177 traffic crashes involving farm equipment with 63 injuries and seven fatalities across Missouri. Hux says drivers should stay alert for slow moving farm vehicles and to pay attention while traveling behind them while on the road. During harvest season slow moving farm vehicles on the road aren't the only dangers that drivers should be aware of. Hux says drivers should also be cautious of deer crossing the road. "Deer are going to be out in these fields and as the farmers are out there, they're going to be pushing the deer out of the field, and inevitably they're going to be crossing the roadway," Hux explains. "So always be on the lookout for them this time of year as well." Hux says while traveling you should be aware of slow-moving farm vehicles, as well as ATV's farmers might be using to get to the fields.

Look out for slow moving farm vehicles on the road this harvest season

Trade Representative Katherine Tai will deliver a speech on the World Trade Organization and participate in a fireside chat Friday at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C. 

Tai will also participate in a fireside chat with the WTO Director-General. 

In her speech, Ambassador Tai will underscore the importance of reform at the World Trade Organization to make it a more effective, responsive, and inclusive forum for solving today's global challenges. 

She will also highlight areas of reform that are a priority to the United States, and how the United States is engaging with other WTO Members to advance these priorities. 

The Center for Strategic and International Studies is a bipartisan, nonprofit policy research organization dedicated to advancing practical ideas to address the world’s greatest challenges. 

The organization is self-described as one of the world’s preeminent public policy institutions on foreign policy and national security issues.

Trade Representative Katherine Tai will deliver a speech on the World Trade Organization and participate in a fireside chat Friday at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C. Tai will also participate in a fireside chat with the WTO Director-General. In her speech, Ambassador Tai will underscore the importance of reform at the World Trade Organization to make it a more effective, responsive, and inclusive forum for solving today's global challenges. She will also highlight areas of reform that are a priority to the United States, and how the United States is engaging with other WTO Members to advance these priorities. The Center for Strategic and International Studies is a bipartisan, nonprofit policy research organization dedicated to advancing practical ideas to address the world’s greatest challenges. The organization is self-described as one of the world’s preeminent public policy institutions on foreign policy and national security issues.- NAFB

USTR to deliver speech on WTO reform

ATCHISON —One person was injured in an accident just after 3:30p.m. Monday in Atchison.

A Buick Regal driven by Christina Ross, 67, Atchison, was northbound on 13th Street and a Ford Excursion driven by Shandel Thompson, Atchison, had been westbound on Santa Fe, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson. The two vehicles collided.

EMS transported Ross Amberwell Hospital for examination.&nbsp; Police released no additional details.

ATCHISON —One person was injured in an accident just after 3:30p.m. Monday in Atchison.A Buick Regal driven by Christina Ross, 67, Atchison, was northbound on 13th Street and a Ford Excursion driven by Shandel Thompson, Atchison, had been westbound on Santa Fe, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson. The two vehicles collided.EMS transported Ross Amberwell Hospital for examination.&nbsp; Police released no additional details.

One hospitalized after 2-vehicle Kansas crash

For the second straight week, the nation's average price of gasoline increased, climbing 4.6 cents from a week ago to $3.83 per gallon. 

For the second straight week, the nation's average price of gasoline increased, climbing 4.6 cents from a week ago to $3.83 per gallon. The national average is down one cent from a month ago but 19.9 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average diesel price increased 9.9 cents last week and stands at $4.53 per gallon, 42.1 cents lower than one year ago. GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan says, "With the transition back to cheaper winter gasoline now upon us in nearly every state, we should see prices eventually cooling back off, but if refinery issues continue to develop or linger, especially now that we're entering maintenance season with less available capacity online, the expected decline could certainly be offset.” U.S. retail gasoline demand saw a decline of 1.5 percent last week, as demand continues to weaken seasonally while rising prices could also be playing a role.- NAFB

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