The St. Joseph Police Department is continuing to see problems with stolen vehicles in the city. &nbsp;

Interim Police Chief Dave Hart says recently they've seen an uptick in the number of car thefts&nbsp;

"People leaving their keys in their car and running while they run into the gas station, and then they come out and someone's liberated their vehicle from them," Hart tells KFEQ Hotline host Barry Birr. "We just continue to try to educate people, turn off your car, take your keys with you, lock it."&nbsp;

Hart says you should also hide any valuables you may have in your car, so people are not enticed to want to steal it. &nbsp;

Hart says technology such as remote start can help secure running vehicles.&nbsp;

"So, if you are that concerned about how cold or hot your car is going to get in the five minutes you are in the gas station, there are some technological options there for you," Hart says.&nbsp; "But, leaving your keys in it with it running is not one."&nbsp;

Hart says while it is convenient to keep your car running, it also makes it easier for someone to steal your car. &nbsp;

Dave Hart says with the weather warming up, they are starting to see more thefts in neighborhoods. &nbsp;

"And they go through everybody's cars that are unlocked," Hart explains. "And the number one thing that we see is they're taking guns out of cars, they're taking keys when there are keys, and then they're taking the car." &nbsp;

Hart says people say that if they lock their cars people might break their windows to get in&nbsp;

"Yes, they could do that, you're absolutely right," Hart says. "They're much more likely to do that in a locked car with loot scattered everywhere that you can see from outside."&nbsp;

Hart says at the least people should secure valuables in the trunk of their cars to prevent thieves from breaking into the car and stealing their things.&nbsp;

By MATT PIKE&nbsp;St. Joseph Post&nbsp;The St. Joseph Police Department is continuing to see problems with stolen vehicles in the city. &nbsp;Interim Police Chief Dave Hart says recently they've seen an uptick in the number of car thefts&nbsp;"People leaving their keys in their car and running while they run into the gas station, and then they come out and someone's liberated their vehicle from them," Hart tells KFEQ Hotline host Barry Birr. "We just continue to try to educate people, turn off your car, take your keys with you, lock it."&nbsp;Hart says you should also hide any valuables you may have in your car, so people are not enticed to want to steal it. &nbsp;Technology might help.&nbsp;Hart says technology such as remote start can help secure running vehicles.&nbsp;"So, if you are that concerned about how cold or hot your car is going to get in the five minutes you are in the gas station, there are some technological options there for you," Hart says.&nbsp; "But, leaving your keys in it with it running is not one."&nbsp;Hart says while it is convenient to keep your car running, it also makes it easier for someone to steal your car. &nbsp;Dave Hart says with the weather warming up, they are starting to see more thefts in neighborhoods. &nbsp;"And they go through everybody's cars that are unlocked," Hart explains. "And the number one thing that we see is they're taking guns out of cars, they're taking keys when there are keys, and then they're taking the car." &nbsp;Hart says people say that if they lock their cars people might break their windows to get in&nbsp;"Yes, they could do that, you're absolutely right," Hart says. "They're much more likely to do that in a locked car with loot scattered everywhere that you can see from outside."&nbsp;Hart says at the least people should secure valuables in the trunk of their cars to prevent thieves from breaking into the car and stealing their things.&nbsp;<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/St--Joseph-Police-see-uptick-in-car-thefts-in-city-e23097g" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>

Car thefts on the rise in St. Joseph

The food-away-from-home retail landscape continues to evolve. 

USDA’s Economic Research Service recently examined the changing food-away-from-home landscape in nonmetropolitan counties between 1990 and 2019, with a focus on the most rural counties. 

As of 1990, full-service restaurants were the most common restaurant type, making up 76 percent of all food-away-from-home establishments in these counties. 

However, over the last several decades, the composition shifted. While full-service restaurants remain the most common in rural counties, their prominence has fallen from about 75 percent of establishments to about 50 percent of establishments in 2019. By contrast, quick-service restaurants have become increasingly popular. 

Quick-service restaurants accounted for 18 percent of the total number of establishments in rural counties in 1990 but have since doubled, making up 36 percent of all food-away-from-home establishments in 2019. USDA researchers conclude that the shift could affect overall food options available for consumers in these rural areas.

The food-away-from-home retail landscape continues to evolve. USDA’s Economic Research Service recently examined the changing food-away-from-home landscape in nonmetropolitan counties between 1990 and 2019, with a focus on the most rural counties. As of 1990, full-service restaurants were the most common restaurant type, making up 76 percent of all food-away-from-home establishments in these counties. However, over the last several decades, the composition shifted. While full-service restaurants remain the most common in rural counties, their prominence has fallen from about 75 percent of establishments to about 50 percent of establishments in 2019. By contrast, quick-service restaurants have become increasingly popular. Quick-service restaurants accounted for 18 percent of the total number of establishments in rural counties in 1990 but have since doubled, making up 36 percent of all food-away-from-home establishments in 2019. USDA researchers conclude that the shift could affect overall food options available for consumers in these rural areas.

USDA: Number of limited-service restaurants in rural America growing

BUCHANAN COUNTY —Three people were injured in an accident just before 8p.m. Monday in Buchanan County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 1995 Toyota Tacoma driven by Bryson T. McDowell, 26, Maysville, was eastbound on U.S. 36.

The pickup&nbsp; rear-ended a 2013 Jeep Wrangler driven by Shannon L. Anderson, 54, Easton.

Buchanan County EMS transported Anderson, McDowell and a passenger in the Jeep Lee A. Anderson, 54, Easton, to Mosaic Life Care. All three were properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

BUCHANAN COUNTY —Three people were injured in an accident just before 8p.m. Monday in Buchanan County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 1995 Toyota Tacoma driven by Bryson T. McDowell, 26, Maysville, was eastbound on U.S. 36.The pickup&nbsp; rear-ended a 2013 Jeep Wrangler driven by Shannon L. Anderson, 54, Easton.Buchanan County EMS transported Anderson, McDowell and a passenger in the Jeep Lee A. Anderson, 54, Easton, to Mosaic Life Care. All three were properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

3 hospitalized after Buchanan Co. rear-end crash

CALDWELL COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 10:30a.m. Monday in Caldwell County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2022 Kia Soul driven by Debora A. Blevens, 24, Topeka, was westbound on U.S. 36 one mile east of Cameron.

The car traveled off the south side of the road into the median, struck the crossover, went airborne and rolled.

Cameron EMS transported Blevens to Cameron Hospital and later she was airlifted to Truman Medical Center. She was properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

CALDWELL COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 10:30a.m. Monday in Caldwell County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2022 Kia Soul driven by Debora A. Blevens, 24, Topeka, was westbound on U.S. 36 one mile east of Cameron.The car traveled off the south side of the road into the median, struck the crossover, went airborne and rolled.Cameron EMS transported Blevens to Cameron Hospital and later she was airlifted to Truman Medical Center. She was properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

Kansas woman air-lifted to hospital after violent crash

CHILLICOTHE, Mo. (AP) — A former respiratory therapist has pleaded guilty in the deaths of two patients at a Missouri hospital two decades ago.

Jennifer Hall, 42, initially was charged with two counts of first-degree murder but pleaded guilty instead Friday to reduced first-degree involuntary manslaughter counts in the deaths of 75-year-old&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/arrests-franco-missouri-f12909fae1c25aa5b5f6d2ff70f2aec3">Fern Franco</a>&nbsp;and 37-year-old David Wesley Harper, The Kansas City Star&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/article274609711.html">reported.</a>&nbsp;She also pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree assault.

Franco and Harper were among nine patients who died at Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe over several months in 2002 in what charging documents describe as “medically suspicious” events.

From December 2001, when Hall started working at the hospital, until she was placed on administrative leave the following May, there also were 18 cardiac arrests or “Code Blue” events, up from an average of one a year before then.

The case was revived after an analysis of Franco’s tissue samples found morphine and a powerful muscle relaxant used in anesthesia in her system. Neither drug was prescribed or ordered for her by her doctors, investigators said.

Some staff at the hospital believed Hall was responsible because of her proximity to the stricken patients, her access to deadly pharmaceuticals, and because she notified staff of every patient’s cardiac emergency, according to court documents.

Hall had previously denied any involvement in the deaths.

Families of patients who died during Hall’s employment later sued the hospital.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1652474493585.png" alt="U.S. Marshals arrested Hall in Kansas on May 12, 2022 -photo Johnson Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>U.S. Marshals arrested Hall in Kansas on May 12, 2022 -photo Johnson Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>CHILLICOTHE, Mo. (AP) — A former respiratory therapist has pleaded guilty in the deaths of two patients at a Missouri hospital two decades ago.Jennifer Hall, 42, initially was charged with two counts of first-degree murder but pleaded guilty instead Friday to reduced first-degree involuntary manslaughter counts in the deaths of 75-year-old&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/arrests-franco-missouri-f12909fae1c25aa5b5f6d2ff70f2aec3">Fern Franco</a>&nbsp;and 37-year-old David Wesley Harper, The Kansas City Star&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/article274609711.html">reported.</a>&nbsp;She also pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree assault.Franco and Harper were among nine patients who died at Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe over several months in 2002 in what charging documents describe as “medically suspicious” events.From December 2001, when Hall started working at the hospital, until she was placed on administrative leave the following May, there also were 18 cardiac arrests or “Code Blue” events, up from an average of one a year before then.The case was revived after an analysis of Franco’s tissue samples found morphine and a powerful muscle relaxant used in anesthesia in her system. Neither drug was prescribed or ordered for her by her doctors, investigators said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1652204964045.png" alt="Photo Livingston Co. Missouri Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Photo Livingston Co. Missouri Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>Some staff at the hospital believed Hall was responsible because of her proximity to the stricken patients, her access to deadly pharmaceuticals, and because she notified staff of every patient’s cardiac emergency, according to court documents.Hall had previously denied any involvement in the deaths.Families of patients who died during Hall’s employment later sued the hospital.

Respiratory therapist pleads guilty in deaths of 2 patients

A
28-year-old northwest Missouri man has been sentenced to 32 years in federal
prison for a $215,000 cattle fraud scheme he tried to cover up by killing two
Wisconsin brothers.

The
Western District U.S. Attorney’s Office reports Garland Joseph “Joey” Nelson of
Braymer was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge
Beth Phillips, who also ordered Nelson to pay $260,925 in restitution to his
victims.

Nelson pleaded guilty to one count of
mail fraud and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm late last
year, admitting that he defrauded a Shawano County, Wisconsin company, Diemel’s
Livestock of $215,000 in a cattle contract. 

Nelson is serving two life sentences for
murdering the two principals of the company, brothers Nicholas and Justin
Diemel. Nelson had reached an agreement with the Diemels in late 2018 to raise
their cattle, sell them, and return the proceeds.

Things went wrong almost immediately.
Nelson failed to care for the cattle. Many died. Nelson didn’t forward any
money, until when pressed, he sent a $216,000 rubber check.

The Diemel brothers arrived at Nelson’s
farm in Braymer July 17th of 2019, demanding payment. Nelson killed
the two and though he attempted to dispose of their bodies, investigators
discovered their remains.

Nelson had been convicted before of
cattle fraud schemes, one in Kansas, one in northwest Missouri.

Nelson
pleaded guilty on September 30th of last year to two counts of
murder in the first degree in Johnson County, Missouri and was sentenced to
life imprisonment without parole on each count to run consecutively.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682368271807.png" alt="Garland Joseph "Joey" Nelson/file photo" />
 <figcaption>Garland Joseph "Joey" Nelson/file photo</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA
28-year-old northwest Missouri man has been sentenced to 32 years in federal
prison for a $215,000 cattle fraud scheme he tried to cover up by killing two
Wisconsin brothers.The
Western District U.S. Attorney’s Office reports Garland Joseph “Joey” Nelson of
Braymer was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge
Beth Phillips, who also ordered Nelson to pay $260,925 in restitution to his
victims.Nelson pleaded guilty to one count of
mail fraud and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm late last
year, admitting that he defrauded a Shawano County, Wisconsin company, Diemel’s
Livestock of $215,000 in a cattle contract. Nelson is serving two life sentences for
murdering the two principals of the company, brothers Nicholas and Justin
Diemel. Nelson had reached an agreement with the Diemels in late 2018 to raise
their cattle, sell them, and return the proceeds.Things went wrong almost immediately.
Nelson failed to care for the cattle. Many died. Nelson didn’t forward any
money, until when pressed, he sent a $216,000 rubber check.The Diemel brothers arrived at Nelson’s
farm in Braymer July 17th of 2019, demanding payment. Nelson killed
the two and though he attempted to dispose of their bodies, investigators
discovered their remains.Nelson had been convicted before of
cattle fraud schemes, one in Kansas, one in northwest Missouri.Nelson
pleaded guilty on September 30th of last year to two counts of
murder in the first degree in Johnson County, Missouri and was sentenced to
life imprisonment without parole on each count to run consecutively.

NW Missouri man sentenced in fraud scheme that led to murder

Another attempt is being made in Jefferson City to increase
the penalty for killing a police dog.

The legislation, named in honor of St. Joseph’s K-9 Max shot
and killed in the line of duty in 2021, is sponsored by state Sen. Tony
Luetkemeyer of Parkville.

Luetkemeyer’s measure would enhance the penalty for killing a
police dog from current law, which is a low-level felony. 

“This just recognizes the tremendous service that these law
enforcement K-9s perform within the police department,” Luetkemeyer tells KFEQ/St.
Joseph Post. “They put their lives on the line to keep their human partners
safe and we need to make sure that the law’s protecting them.”

At present, someone convicted of killing a police dog can be
charged with a Class E felony, a low-level felony count often associated with
property crimes. Luetkemeyer’s legislation, called Max’s Law, would make it a
Class D felony, carrying a possible seven-year prison sentence.

Luetkemeyer, a Republican, says the current penalty for
killing a police dog is far too light.

“We heard testimony during committee when we had the bill in
the Judiciary Committee where we found out that breaking the window of a police
car, which admittedly is a serious crime, that carries a stiffer penalty right
now than killing a law enforcement K-9 in the line of duty,” according to
Luetkemeyer. “That makes absolutely no sense. So, Max’s Law is going to fix
that.”

Luetkemeyer says the story of Max’s death, fatally shot on June
30th of 2021 while in pursuit of a fleeing suspect, told by his
handled Officer Lucas Winder has struck a chord with lawmakers.

“And we heard very emotional testimony as I mentioned from
Officer Winder down in Jefferson City and it really went to show that these law
enforcement dogs, they really are partners of their police handlers in the
truest sense. They are their partners.”

Max’s Law passed the Missouri Senate 25-to-9. It now moves to
the House. Luetkemeyer is optimistic it will pass this year. Last year, the
Missouri House passed the measure, but it stalled in the Senate.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682356493130.jpeg" alt="St. Joseph Police Officer Lucas Winder pauses to give a final good-bye to K-9 Max during the 2021 memorial service/Photo by Tommy Rezac" />
 <figcaption>St. Joseph Police Officer Lucas Winder pauses to give a final good-bye to K-9 Max during the 2021 memorial service/Photo by Tommy Rezac</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostAnother attempt is being made in Jefferson City to increase
the penalty for killing a police dog.The legislation, named in honor of St. Joseph’s K-9 Max shot
and killed in the line of duty in 2021, is sponsored by state Sen. Tony
Luetkemeyer of Parkville.Luetkemeyer’s measure would enhance the penalty for killing a
police dog from current law, which is a low-level felony. “This just recognizes the tremendous service that these law
enforcement K-9s perform within the police department,” Luetkemeyer tells KFEQ/St.
Joseph Post. “They put their lives on the line to keep their human partners
safe and we need to make sure that the law’s protecting them.”At present, someone convicted of killing a police dog can be
charged with a Class E felony, a low-level felony count often associated with
property crimes. Luetkemeyer’s legislation, called Max’s Law, would make it a
Class D felony, carrying a possible seven-year prison sentence.Luetkemeyer, a Republican, says the current penalty for
killing a police dog is far too light.“We heard testimony during committee when we had the bill in
the Judiciary Committee where we found out that breaking the window of a police
car, which admittedly is a serious crime, that carries a stiffer penalty right
now than killing a law enforcement K-9 in the line of duty,” according to
Luetkemeyer. “That makes absolutely no sense. So, Max’s Law is going to fix
that.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682356473071.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Luetkemeyer says the story of Max’s death, fatally shot on June
30th of 2021 while in pursuit of a fleeing suspect, told by his
handled Officer Lucas Winder has struck a chord with lawmakers.“And we heard very emotional testimony as I mentioned from
Officer Winder down in Jefferson City and it really went to show that these law
enforcement dogs, they really are partners of their police handlers in the
truest sense. They are their partners.”Max’s Law passed the Missouri Senate 25-to-9. It now moves to
the House. Luetkemeyer is optimistic it will pass this year. Last year, the
Missouri House passed the measure, but it stalled in the Senate.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682363527438.jpeg" alt="St. Joseph Officer Lucas Winder testifies during a Senate committee hearing as Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer looks on/Photo courtesy of Missouri Communications" />
 <figcaption>St. Joseph Officer Lucas Winder testifies during a Senate committee hearing as Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer looks on/Photo courtesy of Missouri Communications</figcaption>
 </figure><div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Progress-continues-on-Maxs-Law-e22usvs" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>

Sponsor believes Max's Law passes this legislative session

A new analysis from the Renewable Fuels Association shows American drivers saved an average of more than 25 cents per gallon since the beginning of 2022 with E15. 

RFA analyzed more than 3,000 actual pump prices for E15 and E10 submitted by drivers to E15prices.com. 

The average of 1,520 prices reported for E10 was $3.69 per gallon, while the average for corresponding E15 prices was $3.41 per gallon. 

Thus, the average discount for E15 was 27 cents per gallon or 7.4 percent. “The review of prices submitted by drivers shows lower-carbon E15 is providing real savings for American families,” says RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper. 

“At a time when U.S. drivers were facing record high gas prices, this report confirms that E15 delivered relief at the pump.” As a result, Cooper’s group is urging the administration to carefully review data as it considers allowing the sale of E15 this summer.

A new analysis from the Renewable Fuels Association shows American drivers saved an average of more than 25 cents per gallon since the beginning of 2022 with E15. RFA analyzed more than 3,000 actual pump prices for E15 and E10 submitted by drivers to E15prices.com. The average of 1,520 prices reported for E10 was $3.69 per gallon, while the average for corresponding E15 prices was $3.41 per gallon. Thus, the average discount for E15 was 27 cents per gallon or 7.4 percent. “The review of prices submitted by drivers shows lower-carbon E15 is providing real savings for American families,” says RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper. “At a time when U.S. drivers were facing record high gas prices, this report confirms that E15 delivered relief at the pump.” As a result, Cooper’s group is urging the administration to carefully review data as it considers allowing the sale of E15 this summer.

Consumers save 25 cents a gallon with E15

A
member of the Buchanan County Jail staff has been arrested, accused of having sex with an inmate.

Buchanan
County Sheriff Bill Puett reports 47-year-old Francis “Bud” Fisch has been
charged with Sexual Contact with Prisoner or Offender by Probation/Parole
Officer, Employee of a Jail, Prison or Correctional Facility.

Puett
says his office received information of possible criminal behavior of a
non-sworn member of the Corrections staff.

The
sheriff states that after an investigation conducted by his office discovered
that Detention Deputy Fisch had allegedly engaged in sexual conduct with a
female inmate, deputies placed Fisch under arrest. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682350649003.jpeg" alt="Fisch, Francis/Photo courtesy of Buchanan County Sheriff's Dept." />
 <figcaption>Fisch, Francis/Photo courtesy of Buchanan County Sheriff's Dept.</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA
member of the Buchanan County Jail staff has been arrested, accused of having sex with an inmate.Buchanan
County Sheriff Bill Puett reports 47-year-old Francis “Bud” Fisch has been
charged with Sexual Contact with Prisoner or Offender by Probation/Parole
Officer, Employee of a Jail, Prison or Correctional Facility.Puett
says his office received information of possible criminal behavior of a
non-sworn member of the Corrections staff.The
sheriff states that after an investigation conducted by his office discovered
that Detention Deputy Fisch had allegedly engaged in sexual conduct with a
female inmate, deputies placed Fisch under arrest.

Buchanan County jailer charged with having sex with an inmate

Warmer weather signals the start of people beginning to pull out their boats and getting them out on the water. &nbsp;

Missouri State Highway Patrol Seargent Shane Hux with Troop H in St. Joseph says a main danger to watch out for is debris from flooding.&nbsp;

"You know whether you're out on the Missouri River, out at Big Lake, Smithville Lake, anything like that, debris, you know logs, if the water is high a lot of times you won't be able to see a rock dike out on the Missouri River," Hux tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "Or anything that's just barely under the water like debris of any sort, so that's always a main thing."&nbsp;

Hux says you should also make sure your boat is properly prepared with a good number of life jackets and the proper safety tools.&nbsp;

With boaters heading back out to the water as the weather becomes warmer, the Missouri State Highway Patrol is helping make sure boats are ready to go. &nbsp;

Hux says Troop H will provide inspections of boats.&nbsp;

"They're making sure that they have applicable life jackets on board, a throwable personal flotation device if that's required," Hux says. "They're checking navigation lights, sounding device, fire extinguisher, just basic safety equipment while they're out there on the water."&nbsp;

Hux says inspections will be provided on May 5th at the Missouri River French Bottom Access at the Remington Nature Center from 9am to 5pm.&nbsp;

More boats on the water also means drivers will see more boats on the highways as they travel to and from the lake or river. &nbsp;

Hux says before you travel with your boat you should make sure your trailers are in good working condition.&nbsp;

"A lot of times what we see on that, we have tires, blowouts, wheel barring's go out, so just some safety measures there," Hux explains. "So just some safety measures there, cause if you blow a tire on a trailer that thing is going to start fishtailing back and forth and that does lead to vehicle crashes, so just make sure you're conscious of that."&nbsp;

Hux says you should also make sure turn signals on your trailer are working properly for other drivers that could be trailing you on your way to the water.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682349591471.jpg" alt="Courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>Courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKE&nbsp;St. Joseph Post&nbsp;Warmer weather signals the start of people beginning to pull out their boats and getting them out on the water. &nbsp;Missouri State Highway Patrol Seargent Shane Hux with Troop H in St. Joseph says a main danger to watch out for is debris from flooding.&nbsp;"You know whether you're out on the Missouri River, out at Big Lake, Smithville Lake, anything like that, debris, you know logs, if the water is high a lot of times you won't be able to see a rock dike out on the Missouri River," Hux tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "Or anything that's just barely under the water like debris of any sort, so that's always a main thing."&nbsp;Hux says you should also make sure your boat is properly prepared with a good number of life jackets and the proper safety tools.&nbsp;With boaters heading back out to the water as the weather becomes warmer, the Missouri State Highway Patrol is helping make sure boats are ready to go. &nbsp;Hux says Troop H will provide inspections of boats.&nbsp;"They're making sure that they have applicable life jackets on board, a throwable personal flotation device if that's required," Hux says. "They're checking navigation lights, sounding device, fire extinguisher, just basic safety equipment while they're out there on the water."&nbsp;Hux says inspections will be provided on May 5th at the Missouri River French Bottom Access at the Remington Nature Center from 9am to 5pm.&nbsp;More boats on the water also means drivers will see more boats on the highways as they travel to and from the lake or river. &nbsp;Hux says before you travel with your boat you should make sure your trailers are in good working condition.&nbsp;"A lot of times what we see on that, we have tires, blowouts, wheel barring's go out, so just some safety measures there," Hux explains. "So just some safety measures there, cause if you blow a tire on a trailer that thing is going to start fishtailing back and forth and that does lead to vehicle crashes, so just make sure you're conscious of that."&nbsp;Hux says you should also make sure turn signals on your trailer are working properly for other drivers that could be trailing you on your way to the water.&nbsp;

It's boating season and the Highway Patrol wants you to be prepared

Data from USDA shows that corn and soybean sales to overseas buyers declined in the seven days ending on April 13. 

Exporters sold 312,400 metric tons of corn for offshore delivery for 2022-2023, down 41 percent from the prior week and 79 percent from the four-week average. 

The top three buyers were China, Saudi Arabia, and Colombia. Exports rose 42 percent to 1.3 million metric tons. 

USDA says soybean sales were down 73 percent week-over-week to 100,100 metric tons for 2022-2023. The top three buyers were the Netherlands, Mexico, and China. The USDA report says exports dropped 15 percent week-over-week to 582,800 metric tons. 

Wheat sales improved 91 percent from the prior week and 93 percent from the four-week average, coming in at 259,000 metric tons. South Korea was the top wheat buyer, followed by Taiwan and the Philippines. Overall exports for the week dropped 28 percent to 202,800 metric tons.

Data from USDA shows that corn and soybean sales to overseas buyers declined in the seven days ending on April 13. Exporters sold 312,400 metric tons of corn for offshore delivery for 2022-2023, down 41 percent from the prior week and 79 percent from the four-week average. The top three buyers were China, Saudi Arabia, and Colombia. Exports rose 42 percent to 1.3 million metric tons. USDA says soybean sales were down 73 percent week-over-week to 100,100 metric tons for 2022-2023. The top three buyers were the Netherlands, Mexico, and China. The USDA report says exports dropped 15 percent week-over-week to 582,800 metric tons. Wheat sales improved 91 percent from the prior week and 93 percent from the four-week average, coming in at 259,000 metric tons. South Korea was the top wheat buyer, followed by Taiwan and the Philippines. Overall exports for the week dropped 28 percent to 202,800 metric tons.

Corn, soybean export sales drop

A
member of the Buchanan County Jail staff has been arrested, suspected of having
had sex with an inmate.

Buchanan
County Sheriff Bill Puett stated in a written release that his office received
information of possible criminal behavior of a non-sworn member of the
corrections staff.

The
sheriff states that an investigation conducted by his office discovered that a
detention deputy had allegedly engaged in sexual conduct with a female inmate. Deputies
placed the staff member under arrest. The case has been submitted to the
Buchanan County Prosecutor’s Office.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682271448686.jpeg" alt="Buchanan County Law Enforcement Center/file photo" />
 <figcaption>Buchanan County Law Enforcement Center/file photo</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA
member of the Buchanan County Jail staff has been arrested, suspected of having
had sex with an inmate.Buchanan
County Sheriff Bill Puett stated in a written release that his office received
information of possible criminal behavior of a non-sworn member of the
corrections staff.The
sheriff states that an investigation conducted by his office discovered that a
detention deputy had allegedly engaged in sexual conduct with a female inmate. Deputies
placed the staff member under arrest. The case has been submitted to the
Buchanan County Prosecutor’s Office.

Buchanan Co. jail staff member arrested; suspected of having sex with inmate

ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary at the Atchison Event Center in the 700 block South 9th Street, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.

The burglary occurred shortly after 1:30AM on Friday. 

The criminals forced entry through a window, entered an office and took a laptop computer and a safe.

Police reported no suspect information or additional details.

ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary at the Atchison Event Center in the 700 block South 9th Street, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.The burglary occurred shortly after 1:30AM on Friday. The criminals forced entry through a window, entered an office and took a laptop computer and a safe.Police reported no suspect information or additional details.

Police: Suspect took computer, safe from Events Center

The Missouri Show-Me State Games stopped in St. Joseph on Friday as part of their annual 'Shelter Insurance Torch Run.'

The Torch Run makes its way through multiple Missouri cities each spring. St. Joseph is one of five cities the State Games are stopping in to promote the Olympic-style sports festival held in Columbia this summer.

The 39th annual State Games are scheduled for June 8-11, July 21-23 and July 28-30.

"Really, we want to bring awareness and bring the message of fitness, family and fun," said Chris Ricks, director of marketing for Shelter Insurance.

"Really get out and invite everyone to come to Columbia and be a part of it this summer. We love hosting everybody, and looking forward to having everybody come."

State Games officials, along with representatives from the St. Joseph Sports Commission, the St. Joseph Mustangs, Parks and Recreation and Shelter Insurance gathered at the Pony Express statue across the street from the St. Joseph CVB building Friday.

"When you go to Columbia and compete in the state games, it really is an Olympic-style festival," said Brett Esely, director of the St. Joseph Sports Commission.

"Those folks are experienced, they know what they're doing. It's exciting to work and go to the games and I encourage anybody, it's something great to work towards and mark your calendar and take part."

Missourians can register for the games at <a href="https://smsg.org/">smsg.org</a>. Participants have more than 40 sports to pick from, from pickleball to powerlifting. From football to fencing.

"To be able to have that opportunity to create memories with your parents, teammates, coaches, that's what makes it so special," said St. Joseph Mustangs owner Ky Turner - a former State Games competitor himself.

Missouri has seen anywhere from 35,000-40,000 participants at the state games in the past.

Esely pointed out that St. Joseph Sports Hall of Fame Inductee, St. Joseph native and former State Games executive director, Gary Filbert, had a huge influence on the origin of this annual event as a founding father.

"I think I knew (Filbert's) history with the Show-Me Games," Esely said, "but I'll be honest, I don't know if I knew that he was the founder of the Show-Me Games. One of the founding fathers. Anytime you're the founding father of anything, that's special."

Filbert, a Benton graduate, was Missouri Western's first men's basketball coach and helped form the Missouri Basketball Coaches' Association. He was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2011.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682105323019.jpeg" alt="Ky Turner (left), Brett Esely (enter) and Chris Ricks (right) hold the Show-Me State Games running torch at a ceremony near the St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau on Friday. Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
 <figcaption>Ky Turner (left), Brett Esely (enter) and Chris Ricks (right) hold the Show-Me State Games running torch at a ceremony near the St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau on Friday. Photo by Tommy Rezac.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostThe Missouri Show-Me State Games stopped in St. Joseph on Friday as part of their annual 'Shelter Insurance Torch Run.'The Torch Run makes its way through multiple Missouri cities each spring. St. Joseph is one of five cities the State Games are stopping in to promote the Olympic-style sports festival held in Columbia this summer.The 39th annual State Games are scheduled for June 8-11, July 21-23 and July 28-30."Really, we want to bring awareness and bring the message of fitness, family and fun," said Chris Ricks, director of marketing for Shelter Insurance."Really get out and invite everyone to come to Columbia and be a part of it this summer. We love hosting everybody, and looking forward to having everybody come."State Games officials, along with representatives from the St. Joseph Sports Commission, the St. Joseph Mustangs, Parks and Recreation and Shelter Insurance gathered at the Pony Express statue across the street from the St. Joseph CVB building Friday."When you go to Columbia and compete in the state games, it really is an Olympic-style festival," said Brett Esely, director of the St. Joseph Sports Commission."Those folks are experienced, they know what they're doing. It's exciting to work and go to the games and I encourage anybody, it's something great to work towards and mark your calendar and take part."Missourians can register for the games at <a href="https://smsg.org/">smsg.org</a>. Participants have more than 40 sports to pick from, from pickleball to powerlifting. From football to fencing."To be able to have that opportunity to create memories with your parents, teammates, coaches, that's what makes it so special," said St. Joseph Mustangs owner Ky Turner - a former State Games competitor himself.Missouri has seen anywhere from 35,000-40,000 participants at the state games in the past.Esely pointed out that St. Joseph Sports Hall of Fame Inductee, St. Joseph native and former State Games executive director, Gary Filbert, had a huge influence on the origin of this annual event as a founding father."I think I knew (Filbert's) history with the Show-Me Games," Esely said, "but I'll be honest, I don't know if I knew that he was the founder of the Show-Me Games. One of the founding fathers. Anytime you're the founding father of anything, that's special."Filbert, a Benton graduate, was Missouri Western's first men's basketball coach and helped form the Missouri Basketball Coaches' Association. He was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2011.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682107820057.jpeg" alt="Ky Turner gives some remarks at the Shelter Insurance Torch Run near the St. Joseph CVB Friday. Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
 <figcaption>Ky Turner gives some remarks at the Shelter Insurance Torch Run near the St. Joseph CVB Friday. Photo by Tommy Rezac.</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682107871710.jpeg" alt="Show-Me State Games executive director Dave Fox (right) lit the ceremonial torch Friday." />
 <figcaption>Show-Me State Games executive director Dave Fox (right) lit the ceremonial torch Friday.</figcaption>
 </figure>You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Show-Me State Games stops in St. Joseph Friday for Shelter Insurance Torch Run

A couple of major tax increment finance projects in St. Joseph
come off the books to the benefit of the city coffers.

The city awarded TIFs, Tax Increment Financing, to finance the
development of The Shoppes at the North Village and to lure Triumph Foods to
town.

City Manager Bryan Carter says the end of the TIF given to the
North Shoppe developer will be a big benefit to the city’s bottom line.

“That bottom-line impact for the city with the expiration of
the North Shoppes TIF is that the General Fund will have nearly one-and-a-half
million dollars additional money in it this year,” Carter tells host Barry Birr
on the KFEQ Hotline. “When you’re looking at the other things, such as the CIP
fund, the transit fund, you’re looking at $2.7 million.”

With the TIF for Triumph Foods ends, the city will receive an
additional $187,000 in tax revenue, with a total from the two TIFs ending of
nearly three million dollars annually.

Carter says some projects, such as the downtown hotel, might
not go anywhere without tax breaks.

“That is what would justify the additional incentives.
Otherwise, it’s probably not a viable project. We’ve heard from the developers that
it’s not a viable project without that,” according to Carter. “The history of
the hotels that have been down there would indicate that it’s not a viable
project without that.”

Carter acknowledges the downtown hotel presents a tough case.

“It’s been a challenge. It’s had incentives before, but it’s really
kind of the price you have to pay to have that particular amenity in that
particular location.”

Carter says it is always a difficult decision to give
businesses tax breaks.

“And that’s a tough thing to give up,” Carter says. “It’s
tough to say, okay, we’re going to let those generated taxes become development
costs, pay for development costs. But, if that’s the only way to get that
development that we have up there then you really take that long view and try
to identify what that future benefit’s going to be.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682103153109.jpeg" alt="The Shoppes at North Village/Photo by Matt Pike" />
 <figcaption>The Shoppes at North Village/Photo by Matt Pike</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA couple of major tax increment finance projects in St. Joseph
come off the books to the benefit of the city coffers.The city awarded TIFs, Tax Increment Financing, to finance the
development of The Shoppes at the North Village and to lure Triumph Foods to
town.City Manager Bryan Carter says the end of the TIF given to the
North Shoppe developer will be a big benefit to the city’s bottom line.“That bottom-line impact for the city with the expiration of
the North Shoppes TIF is that the General Fund will have nearly one-and-a-half
million dollars additional money in it this year,” Carter tells host Barry Birr
on the KFEQ Hotline. “When you’re looking at the other things, such as the CIP
fund, the transit fund, you’re looking at $2.7 million.”With the TIF for Triumph Foods ends, the city will receive an
additional $187,000 in tax revenue, with a total from the two TIFs ending of
nearly three million dollars annually.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682103227959.jpeg" alt="The Shoppes at North Village/Photo by Matt Pike" />
 <figcaption>The Shoppes at North Village/Photo by Matt Pike</figcaption>
 </figure>Carter says some projects, such as the downtown hotel, might
not go anywhere without tax breaks.“That is what would justify the additional incentives.
Otherwise, it’s probably not a viable project. We’ve heard from the developers that
it’s not a viable project without that,” according to Carter. “The history of
the hotels that have been down there would indicate that it’s not a viable
project without that.”Carter acknowledges the downtown hotel presents a tough case.“It’s been a challenge. It’s had incentives before, but it’s really
kind of the price you have to pay to have that particular amenity in that
particular location.”Carter says it is always a difficult decision to give
businesses tax breaks.“And that’s a tough thing to give up,” Carter says. “It’s
tough to say, okay, we’re going to let those generated taxes become development
costs, pay for development costs. But, if that’s the only way to get that
development that we have up there then you really take that long view and try
to identify what that future benefit’s going to be.”

 TIFs coming off the books and onto the City of St. Joseph bottom line

Any old prescription drugs you may have around your home can be gotten rid of this weekend during a nationwide event. &nbsp;

Captain of the Buchanan County Drug Strike Force Shawn Collie says it's important to get rid of these drugs safely for the environment&nbsp;

"When you have people that are just flushing prescription medication down the toilet that's getting into the waterways," Collie tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "And the pollution or just throwing it away gets into the soil and the waterways."&nbsp;

Collie says the other part has to do with the ongoing problem of overdosing and drug abuse&nbsp;

"So, our goals are to get the prescription medications that are not being used out of the homes and off of the streets and away from our youth who may, it may be an accidental overdose, or it could be somebody who is experimenting with prescription medications."&nbsp;

Collie says the factor of getting it out of the home is huge for the strike force when it comes to drug addiction issues. &nbsp;

Collie says it's important to dispose of old medication, because you never know the effect it has&nbsp;

"If it's a year or two later if you're taking different medications, you never know the effect that that original prescription that's now expired, you know what kind of effect is that going to have when you're combining new medications," Collie says.&nbsp;

Collie says it's also just the fact that as long as it stays in a cabinet, its more easily accessible&nbsp;

"To people who may be abusing medication like that and it's making it available, or if you have that youth that's looking to or experimenting with certain things," Collie says.&nbsp;

Drug Take Back Day will be held tomorrow in St. Joseph in the East Hills Mall parking lot from 10am to 2pm. &nbsp;

Around 35,000 young children end up in the emergency room each year because they gained access to unsecured medicines, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.&nbsp;

Collie says that is a problem his team also sees locally. &nbsp;

"Unfortunately, we're seeing more experimenting with different types of drugs at younger ages," Collie explains. "But, even during the years that I've been here with the strike force, we've seen even accidental drug overdoses with young children or even infant age where there may be a pill that fell on the floor or something that's accessible."&nbsp;

Collie says the strike force has seen overdose deaths from those situations and hopes that Drug Take Back Day tomorrow can help prevent that. &nbsp;

If you miss the event, you can bring expired medication ot the Law Enforcement center in downtown St. Joseph&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682092872914.jpeg" alt="The Buchanan County Drug Strike Force, St. Joseph Police Department, and the St. Joseph Youth Alliance will collect old prescription medication on Saturday in the East Hills Parking Lot on Saturday/ Photo courtesy of the St. Joseph Police Department Facebook page" />
 <figcaption>The Buchanan County Drug Strike Force, St. Joseph Police Department, and the St. Joseph Youth Alliance will collect old prescription medication on Saturday in the East Hills Parking Lot on Saturday/ Photo courtesy of the St. Joseph Police Department Facebook page</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKE&nbsp;St. Joseph Post&nbsp;Any old prescription drugs you may have around your home can be gotten rid of this weekend during a nationwide event. &nbsp;Captain of the Buchanan County Drug Strike Force Shawn Collie says it's important to get rid of these drugs safely for the environment&nbsp;"When you have people that are just flushing prescription medication down the toilet that's getting into the waterways," Collie tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "And the pollution or just throwing it away gets into the soil and the waterways."&nbsp;Collie says the other part has to do with the ongoing problem of overdosing and drug abuse&nbsp;"So, our goals are to get the prescription medications that are not being used out of the homes and off of the streets and away from our youth who may, it may be an accidental overdose, or it could be somebody who is experimenting with prescription medications."&nbsp;Collie says the factor of getting it out of the home is huge for the strike force when it comes to drug addiction issues. &nbsp;Collie says it's important to dispose of old medication, because you never know the effect it has&nbsp;"If it's a year or two later if you're taking different medications, you never know the effect that that original prescription that's now expired, you know what kind of effect is that going to have when you're combining new medications," Collie says.&nbsp;Collie says it's also just the fact that as long as it stays in a cabinet, its more easily accessible&nbsp;"To people who may be abusing medication like that and it's making it available, or if you have that youth that's looking to or experimenting with certain things," Collie says.&nbsp;Drug Take Back Day will be held tomorrow in St. Joseph in the East Hills Mall parking lot from 10am to 2pm. &nbsp;Around 35,000 young children end up in the emergency room each year because they gained access to unsecured medicines, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.&nbsp;Collie says that is a problem his team also sees locally. &nbsp;"Unfortunately, we're seeing more experimenting with different types of drugs at younger ages," Collie explains. "But, even during the years that I've been here with the strike force, we've seen even accidental drug overdoses with young children or even infant age where there may be a pill that fell on the floor or something that's accessible."&nbsp;Collie says the strike force has seen overdose deaths from those situations and hopes that Drug Take Back Day tomorrow can help prevent that. &nbsp;If you miss the event, you can bring expired medication ot the Law Enforcement center in downtown St. Joseph&nbsp;

Get rid of those old prescriptions: Drug Take Back Day is Saturday

The Beer Walk for the Arts is returning as one of St. Joseph’s most fun-filled events!&nbsp;&nbsp; 

Guests will have the opportunity to sample foods paired with 12 different craft beers, hear live music, tour historic homes and see artists demonstrating their talents.

The event is hosted by the Allied Arts Council from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Museum Hill Historic District on May 13. It is a fundraiser for the Arts Fund, which provides funding to seven St. Joseph, Missouri arts agencies.&nbsp; 

Tickets are $50 for two if purchased by April 30, otherwise tickets are $35 per person. It was noted that tickets are limited to the first 250 guests.

Check in for event goers is at the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion, 1100 Charles Street, where guests will get their wristbands and tour maps.&nbsp; The Mansion will also be the location for the final pour accompanied by the opportunity to enjoy music by a live band.

- Courtesy of the Allied Arts Council

The Beer Walk for the Arts is returning as one of St. Joseph’s most fun-filled events!&nbsp;&nbsp; Guests will have the opportunity to sample foods paired with 12 different craft beers, hear live music, tour historic homes and see artists demonstrating their talents.The event is hosted by the Allied Arts Council from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Museum Hill Historic District on May 13. It is a fundraiser for the Arts Fund, which provides funding to seven St. Joseph, Missouri arts agencies.&nbsp; Tickets are $50 for two if purchased by April 30, otherwise tickets are $35 per person. It was noted that tickets are limited to the first 250 guests.Check in for event goers is at the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion, 1100 Charles Street, where guests will get their wristbands and tour maps.&nbsp; The Mansion will also be the location for the final pour accompanied by the opportunity to enjoy music by a live band.- Courtesy of the Allied Arts Council

Beer Walk for the Arts returning to St. Joe May 13

The Biden administration is planning to begin year-round sales of E15 in 2024. 

Oil Price Dot Com says the Environmental Protection Agency feels the move will help reduce the retail price of fuel. 

Eight Midwestern states originally asked the EPA for waivers to provide E15 fuel this summer. 

EPA chief Michael Regan says the agency studied if they could make the change this year but decided there wasn’t enough time to allow for final adequate rule-making. 

Regan told the House Agriculture Committee that the agency will look into issuing temporary emergency waivers to allow sales of E15 this summer. 

The EPA proposed a rule in March that would allow year-round sales of E15 beginning in 2024. “There would be a significant disruption to consumer pricing and the like if we moved too quickly in 2023,” Regan says. “We are confident year-round E15 sales will be ready to go in 2024.

The Biden administration is planning to begin year-round sales of E15 in 2024. Oil Price Dot Com says the Environmental Protection Agency feels the move will help reduce the retail price of fuel. Eight Midwestern states originally asked the EPA for waivers to provide E15 fuel this summer. EPA chief Michael Regan says the agency studied if they could make the change this year but decided there wasn’t enough time to allow for final adequate rule-making. Regan told the House Agriculture Committee that the agency will look into issuing temporary emergency waivers to allow sales of E15 this summer. The EPA proposed a rule in March that would allow year-round sales of E15 beginning in 2024. “There would be a significant disruption to consumer pricing and the like if we moved too quickly in 2023,” Regan says. “We are confident year-round E15 sales will be ready to go in 2024.

U.S. Government planning year-round sales of E15 next year

Senators Michael Bennett of Colorado and Roger Marshall of Kansas introduced the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Improvement Act. 

The bill would provide the flexibility family farmers and ranchers need to conserve water on working lands while fairly compensating them for retiring their water rights or limiting their water use. 

“With the CREP Improvement Act, we can give farmers the flexibility they need to conserve their water supply and pass their operations to their kids and grandkids,” Bennett says. 

The act would improve the CREP program in several ways, including directing USDA to allow dryland agricultural uses on CREP acreage where appropriate. Other improvements include specifically adding dryland crop production and grazing to the list of appropriate conservation practices for the CREP program. 

“Time and again, we hear USDA is being too rigid in their interpretation of good programs, and this bill will help give farmers and ranchers more flexibility,” Marshall says.

Senators Michael Bennett of Colorado and Roger Marshall of Kansas introduced the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Improvement Act. The bill would provide the flexibility family farmers and ranchers need to conserve water on working lands while fairly compensating them for retiring their water rights or limiting their water use. “With the CREP Improvement Act, we can give farmers the flexibility they need to conserve their water supply and pass their operations to their kids and grandkids,” Bennett says. The act would improve the CREP program in several ways, including directing USDA to allow dryland agricultural uses on CREP acreage where appropriate. Other improvements include specifically adding dryland crop production and grazing to the list of appropriate conservation practices for the CREP program. “Time and again, we hear USDA is being too rigid in their interpretation of good programs, and this bill will help give farmers and ranchers more flexibility,” Marshall says.

Legislation to improve flexibility of Farmland Conservation Program

The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art will present an art fair this summer.

The art fair is scheduled for June 3 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The art fair will feature artists from across the region and is an opportunity to discover original artwork while supporting local artists. 

The event also includes musical performances, food, a cash bar, and much more. Collectors and casual art enthusiasts alike can find unique pieces to suit a variety of tastes and price points.

- Courtesy Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art

The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art will present an art fair this summer.The art fair is scheduled for June 3 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.The art fair will feature artists from across the region and is an opportunity to discover original artwork while supporting local artists. The event also includes musical performances, food, a cash bar, and much more. Collectors and casual art enthusiasts alike can find unique pieces to suit a variety of tastes and price points.- Courtesy Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art

Albrecht-Kemper Art Fair set for June 3

ATCHISON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man with a history of crime on new allegations.

Just before noon Wednesday police arrested 44-year-old Nichlos W. Norton of Atchison for alleged theft that occurred in the 700 block Kansas Avenue, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.

&nbsp;A 52-year-old victim reported the theft of a wallet while shopping in a business. The subsequent investigation identified Norton as the suspect.

In 2021, he was in custody for alleged possession of stolen property, a felony warrant and failure to appear, according to online jail records.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682006921246.png" alt="Norton-photo Atchison Co." />
 <figcaption>Norton-photo Atchison Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man with a history of crime on new allegations.Just before noon Wednesday police arrested 44-year-old Nichlos W. Norton of Atchison for alleged theft that occurred in the 700 block Kansas Avenue, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.&nbsp;A 52-year-old victim reported the theft of a wallet while shopping in a business. The subsequent investigation identified Norton as the suspect.In 2021, he was in custody for alleged possession of stolen property, a felony warrant and failure to appear, according to online jail records.

Kansas man with a history of crime accused of theft

You'll have the opportunity to see all the great, creative films students at Missouri Western State University are producing at the Historic Missouri Theatre at the eighth annual Griffon Film Festival.

The festival is set for April 28 at the historic Missouri Theatre in St. Joseph.

The film festival is presented by Missouri Western State University, the School of Fine Arts and the Performing Arts Association.

Doors open at 6 p.m. with shows running from 7 to 9 p.m.

Tickets are $5 at the Missouri Theatre Box Office. Students get in free with school ID.

— Courtesy Performing Arts Association of St. Joseph

You'll have the opportunity to see all the great, creative films students at Missouri Western State University are producing at the Historic Missouri Theatre at the eighth annual Griffon Film Festival.The festival is set for April 28 at the historic Missouri Theatre in St. Joseph.The film festival is presented by Missouri Western State University, the School of Fine Arts and the Performing Arts Association.Doors open at 6 p.m. with shows running from 7 to 9 p.m.Tickets are $5 at the Missouri Theatre Box Office. Students get in free with school ID.— Courtesy Performing Arts Association of St. Joseph

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