DEKALB COUNTY–One person was injured in an accident just after 11:30a.m. Thursday in DeKalb County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Diplomat Monaco motorhome driven by James E. Miner, 76, Lucas, Iowa, was southbound on Interstate 35 in Cameron.&nbsp;

The vehicle traveled off the road and struck a ditch. The towed unit became unhitched.&nbsp;

Cameron EMS transported a passenger&nbsp; Paula L. Mason, 67, Lucas, Iowa, to Cameron Regional Medical Center. Miner and Mason were properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

DEKALB COUNTY–One person was injured in an accident just after 11:30a.m. Thursday in DeKalb County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Diplomat Monaco motorhome driven by James E. Miner, 76, Lucas, Iowa, was southbound on Interstate 35 in Cameron.&nbsp;The vehicle traveled off the road and struck a ditch. The towed unit became unhitched.&nbsp;Cameron EMS transported a passenger&nbsp; Paula L. Mason, 67, Lucas, Iowa, to Cameron Regional Medical Center. Miner and Mason were properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

Woman hospitalized after motorhome accident

As the first snow of the winter fell earlier this week, the Missouri Department of Transportation got to put their preparedness to the test. 

Assistant District Engineer Troy Slagle says though with not that much snow on the road, MoDOT's newer drivers didn't get the time behind the wheel they hoped for in the first event

"Where you're actually having to push snow off the road, so, we'll still have to have those training sessions here in the future at future events," Slagle tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "This storm was really the road temperature was warm enough that a lot didn't accumulate on the road itself, it mainly accumulated on bridges and overpasses."

Slagle says crews have been preparing for the winter weather since October, gathering materials and getting vehicles ready to hit the roads. 

Slagle says for future events, MoDOT crews begin scouting where snow may fall, preparing to send out crews ahead of any snow events

"We start trying to figure out what the best strategy to attack the event to attack the event is and where it's going to hit," Slagle explains. "At about 48 hours out we start having meetings to discuss different strategies that we want to do and keep our eye on the forecast."

Slagle says during those meetings is when they will discuss how many drivers need to be sent to the location where the snow is falling to get roads cleared.

As snow plows with the Missouri Department of Transportation cleared the roads earlier this week, officials say they thankfully avoided any accidents. 

Slagle says no accidents occurred with any MoDOT trucks, mostly because the time the snow fell was late night Monday into early Tuesday morning.

"Most of the event took place after 7pm and kind of ended, you know went through the night, and ended early morning so, not a lot of traffic out there," Slagle says. "So, that's ideal as to have your trucks out there when you don't have a lot of traffic."

Slagle says if you do run into trucks clearing the roads with flashing lights to be careful while passing them, especially on two lane highways, and to decrease your speed and following distance to avoid any accidents.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1668709073487.jpeg" alt="Missouri Department of Transportation snowplows were out in force Monday night into Tuesday morning clearing roads following the first snow of the year/ Photo courtesy of MoDOT" />
 <figcaption>Missouri Department of Transportation snowplows were out in force Monday night into Tuesday morning clearing roads following the first snow of the year/ Photo courtesy of MoDOT</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostAs the first snow of the winter fell earlier this week, the Missouri Department of Transportation got to put their preparedness to the test. Assistant District Engineer Troy Slagle says though with not that much snow on the road, MoDOT's newer drivers didn't get the time behind the wheel they hoped for in the first event"Where you're actually having to push snow off the road, so, we'll still have to have those training sessions here in the future at future events," Slagle tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "This storm was really the road temperature was warm enough that a lot didn't accumulate on the road itself, it mainly accumulated on bridges and overpasses."Slagle says crews have been preparing for the winter weather since October, gathering materials and getting vehicles ready to hit the roads. Slagle says for future events, MoDOT crews begin scouting where snow may fall, preparing to send out crews ahead of any snow events"We start trying to figure out what the best strategy to attack the event to attack the event is and where it's going to hit," Slagle explains. "At about 48 hours out we start having meetings to discuss different strategies that we want to do and keep our eye on the forecast."Slagle says during those meetings is when they will discuss how many drivers need to be sent to the location where the snow is falling to get roads cleared.As snow plows with the Missouri Department of Transportation cleared the roads earlier this week, officials say they thankfully avoided any accidents. Slagle says no accidents occurred with any MoDOT trucks, mostly because the time the snow fell was late night Monday into early Tuesday morning."Most of the event took place after 7pm and kind of ended, you know went through the night, and ended early morning so, not a lot of traffic out there," Slagle says. "So, that's ideal as to have your trucks out there when you don't have a lot of traffic."Slagle says if you do run into trucks clearing the roads with flashing lights to be careful while passing them, especially on two lane highways, and to decrease your speed and following distance to avoid any accidents.

It wasn't much of a snow, but MoDOT crews got a taste of what's ahead

BUCHANAN COUNTY —A St. Joseph boy died in an accident just after 4p.m. Wednesday in Buchanan County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2012 Kia Forte driven by Alisha A. Martin, 33, St. Joseph, was southbound on U.S. 169 three miles north of Gower.

The car traveled off the east side of the road, struck a telephone pole, overturned and came to rest on its top.

A 5-year-old St. Joseph boy was pronounced dead at the scene. Tri-County ambulance&nbsp; transported Martin to Mosaic Life Care. She and the boy were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

BUCHANAN COUNTY —A St. Joseph boy died in an accident just after 4p.m. Wednesday in Buchanan County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2012 Kia Forte driven by Alisha A. Martin, 33, St. Joseph, was southbound on U.S. 169 three miles north of Gower.The car traveled off the east side of the road, struck a telephone pole, overturned and came to rest on its top.A 5-year-old St. Joseph boy was pronounced dead at the scene. Tri-County ambulance&nbsp; transported Martin to Mosaic Life Care. She and the boy were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

5-year-old St. Joseph boy dies after car strikes telephone pole

NODAWAY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 5p.m. Wednesday in Nodaway County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2019 Kenworth Semi driven by Daniel R. Sullinger, 33, Skidmore, was southbound on Galaxy Road at 240th two miles south of Wilcox. 

The semi and a westbound 2014 Ford passenger vehicle driven by Annette C. Mullins, 60, Skidmore, entered the intersection at the same time and collided.

After impact the Ford came to rest in a pasture off the south side of the road. Nodaway County EMS transported Mullins to Mosaic in Maryville.&nbsp; Sullinger was not injured.&nbsp; Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

NODAWAY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 5p.m. Wednesday in Nodaway County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2019 Kenworth Semi driven by Daniel R. Sullinger, 33, Skidmore, was southbound on Galaxy Road at 240th two miles south of Wilcox. The semi and a westbound 2014 Ford passenger vehicle driven by Annette C. Mullins, 60, Skidmore, entered the intersection at the same time and collided.After impact the Ford came to rest in a pasture off the south side of the road. Nodaway County EMS transported Mullins to Mosaic in Maryville.&nbsp; Sullinger was not injured.&nbsp; Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

Nodaway County woman hospitalized after crash with a semi

NODAWAY COUNTY — One person was injured in an accident just after 5:30p.m. Wednesday in Nodaway County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2018 Chevy passenger vehicle driven by Javier E. Jimenez, 29, Maryville, was westbound on U.S. 71 one mile north of Maryville.&nbsp;

The vehicle traveled into the path of a southbound Nissan passenger vehicle driven by Phillip J. Fick, 68, Maryville. The Nissan struck the Chevy, traveled off the southwest corner of the intersection and struck a stop sign.

Nodaway County EMS transported&nbsp; Fick to Mosaic in Maryville. Jimenez was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

NODAWAY COUNTY — One person was injured in an accident just after 5:30p.m. Wednesday in Nodaway County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2018 Chevy passenger vehicle driven by Javier E. Jimenez, 29, Maryville, was westbound on U.S. 71 one mile north of Maryville.&nbsp;The vehicle traveled into the path of a southbound Nissan passenger vehicle driven by Phillip J. Fick, 68, Maryville. The Nissan struck the Chevy, traveled off the southwest corner of the intersection and struck a stop sign.Nodaway County EMS transported&nbsp; Fick to Mosaic in Maryville. Jimenez was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

Maryville man injured after 2-vehicle crash

A
man shot and wounded by a St. Joseph police officer remains hospitalized and
has been charged with unlawful use of a weapon.

The
St. Joseph Police Department says an officer shot and wounded 32-year-old Cody
Calvin of St. Joseph after he pointed a gun at officers.

Interim
Police Chief Dave Hart says officers responded to the call about an armed man in
the Altec parking lot off Riverside Road.

“Our
officers responded just before midnight on a report of a man threatening the employees
of Altec with a weapon,” Hart tells host Barry Birr on the KFEQ Hotline. “Upon officers’
arrival, the subject threatened our officers with the weapon and they were
forced to fire upon the subject. He was struck. None of our officers were
injured. The suspect is currently still at Mosaic being treated.”

Hart
says the officer has been taken off
patrol duty and placed on administrative leave. Hart says that is department protocol
after an officer is involved in a shooting.

Hart
says the Missouri State Highway Patrol has been called in to investigate the
shooting.

“We
want to be transparent with the community and let them know that this is
getting an objective look,” according to Hart. “So, that’s our normal procedure
now. As that progresses forward and as we’re able to release more information,
we’ll absolutely get that out to everyone.”

The
officer who shot Calvin has not yet been identified. The officer is described
as a four-year veteran of the force.

Calvin
was taken to Mosaic Life Care after the shooting, admitted in critical condition.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1668621547990.png" alt="Cody Calvin/Photo provided&nbsp; by the St. Joseph Police Dept." />
 <figcaption>Cody Calvin/Photo provided&nbsp; by the St. Joseph Police Dept.</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA
man shot and wounded by a St. Joseph police officer remains hospitalized and
has been charged with unlawful use of a weapon.The
St. Joseph Police Department says an officer shot and wounded 32-year-old Cody
Calvin of St. Joseph after he pointed a gun at officers.Interim
Police Chief Dave Hart says officers responded to the call about an armed man in
the Altec parking lot off Riverside Road.“Our
officers responded just before midnight on a report of a man threatening the employees
of Altec with a weapon,” Hart tells host Barry Birr on the KFEQ Hotline. “Upon officers’
arrival, the subject threatened our officers with the weapon and they were
forced to fire upon the subject. He was struck. None of our officers were
injured. The suspect is currently still at Mosaic being treated.”Hart
says the officer has been taken off
patrol duty and placed on administrative leave. Hart says that is department protocol
after an officer is involved in a shooting.Hart
says the Missouri State Highway Patrol has been called in to investigate the
shooting.“We
want to be transparent with the community and let them know that this is
getting an objective look,” according to Hart. “So, that’s our normal procedure
now. As that progresses forward and as we’re able to release more information,
we’ll absolutely get that out to everyone.”The
officer who shot Calvin has not yet been identified. The officer is described
as a four-year veteran of the force.Calvin
was taken to Mosaic Life Care after the shooting, admitted in critical condition.

Suspect in Altec shooting remains hospitalized; faces weapons charge

A new agreement has been reached for the Army Corps of Engineers to consider changes to levees along the Missouri River in an effort to avoid the major floods of the past few years.&nbsp;

After the 2019 flood, state officials in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa worked together to suggest changes to reduce the risk of another major flood.&nbsp;

Corps of Engineers Kansas City District Commander, Colonel Travis Rayfield, says federal law restricts what the Corps of Engineers can do when rebuilding levees broken by floodwaters. &nbsp;

"So, once they're built, when you do a study that will allow us to, in our verbiage we do a study which is really an informal plan, will give us a chance to relook how we've aligned levees and structural solutions," Rayfield tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "So, what does that mean? It gives us our first chance to maybe move levees or other physical structures to let the water go through in a better manner."&nbsp;

The study in Holt County will focus on river miles 515 to 45o across the Missouri River from Holt County.&nbsp;

Rayfield, says the new agreement comes in two parts.&nbsp;

"We're looking systematically at the lower 730 miles of the Missouri River," Rayfield says. "That's to see how much water is moving through, where it comes from, and how it goes that's the system plan."&nbsp;

Rayfield says the Corps then works to find spots where the water isn't moving adequately downstream, such as in Holt County.&nbsp;

"In Holt County the water is backing up and levees are breaking, the spinoff authority lets us go and find a structural solution," Rayfield explains. "So, there will be a dance that will be tied together, the system plan gives us the volume and quantity of water that needs to come through, and then these spinoffs will give us the local authority to change how levees are aligned, so that's what's new and what's going on for the Corps of Engineers."&nbsp;

The new spin off study is a cost-share agreement between local Holt County officials, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.&nbsp;

Rayfield says floods start and end locally, but this partnership is about coming up with solutions all the way up to the federal level.&nbsp;

"What this partnership means is we need solutions for how we want that water to move through in a flood that the local government can support, the state government can support, and the federal government can support," Rayfield says. "And so, really that's what this partnership is about, is understanding what will work in this specific footprint informed by the new data and science we've got from the most recent floods."&nbsp;

The Army Corps of Engineers will factor major floods in 1993, 2011, and 2019 into the study.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1668618009268.jpeg" alt="Colonel Travis Rayfield (right) and Dru Buntin, Director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (middle), sign the formal cost share agreement as an official from the Holt County FSCA looks on/ Photo by Matt Pike" />
 <figcaption>Colonel Travis Rayfield (right) and Dru Buntin, Director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (middle), sign the formal cost share agreement as an official from the Holt County FSCA looks on/ Photo by Matt Pike</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostA new agreement has been reached for the Army Corps of Engineers to consider changes to levees along the Missouri River in an effort to avoid the major floods of the past few years.&nbsp;After the 2019 flood, state officials in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa worked together to suggest changes to reduce the risk of another major flood.&nbsp;Corps of Engineers Kansas City District Commander, Colonel Travis Rayfield, says federal law restricts what the Corps of Engineers can do when rebuilding levees broken by floodwaters. &nbsp;"So, once they're built, when you do a study that will allow us to, in our verbiage we do a study which is really an informal plan, will give us a chance to relook how we've aligned levees and structural solutions," Rayfield tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "So, what does that mean? It gives us our first chance to maybe move levees or other physical structures to let the water go through in a better manner."&nbsp;The study in Holt County will focus on river miles 515 to 45o across the Missouri River from Holt County.&nbsp;Rayfield, says the new agreement comes in two parts.&nbsp;"We're looking systematically at the lower 730 miles of the Missouri River," Rayfield says. "That's to see how much water is moving through, where it comes from, and how it goes that's the system plan."&nbsp;Rayfield says the Corps then works to find spots where the water isn't moving adequately downstream, such as in Holt County.&nbsp;"In Holt County the water is backing up and levees are breaking, the spinoff authority lets us go and find a structural solution," Rayfield explains. "So, there will be a dance that will be tied together, the system plan gives us the volume and quantity of water that needs to come through, and then these spinoffs will give us the local authority to change how levees are aligned, so that's what's new and what's going on for the Corps of Engineers."&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1668617990364.jpeg" alt="Colonel Travis Rayfield with the Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District speaks to a crowd in Mound City about the new agreement/ Photo by Matt Pike" />
 <figcaption>Colonel Travis Rayfield with the Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District speaks to a crowd in Mound City about the new agreement/ Photo by Matt Pike</figcaption>
 </figure>The new spin off study is a cost-share agreement between local Holt County officials, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.&nbsp;Rayfield says floods start and end locally, but this partnership is about coming up with solutions all the way up to the federal level.&nbsp;"What this partnership means is we need solutions for how we want that water to move through in a flood that the local government can support, the state government can support, and the federal government can support," Rayfield says. "And so, really that's what this partnership is about, is understanding what will work in this specific footprint informed by the new data and science we've got from the most recent floods."&nbsp;The Army Corps of Engineers will factor major floods in 1993, 2011, and 2019 into the study.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1668617973309.jpeg" alt="A map shows parts of the levee system along the Missouri River that are washed out or broken/ Photo by Matt Pike" />
 <figcaption>A map shows parts of the levee system along the Missouri River that are washed out or broken/ Photo by Matt Pike</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1668618379876.jpeg" alt="Following the signing Colonel Rayfield and Dru Buntin spoke to members of the Mound City community/ Photo by Matt Pike" />
 <figcaption>Following the signing Colonel Rayfield and Dru Buntin spoke to members of the Mound City community/ Photo by Matt Pike</figcaption>
 </figure>

Changes could be coming to how the Corps manages Missouri River levees

Missouri Western State University prizes its work to help
first-generation students.

Missouri Western President Elizabeth Kennedy says Missouri
Western has many first-generation students.

“They’re the first in their family to go to college, to
experience college,” Kennedy tells host Barry Birr on the KFEQ Hotline. “College
is not like K though 12. It’s a different experience and we want to make sure
that those students who are coming in who don’t necessarily have the family
support, because no one in their family has done it, that we provide the
support for them to be successful.”

Missouri Western has at least 200 first-generation students in
its freshmen class.

Kennedy says the St. Joseph campus works closely with
first-generation students to help them succeed in the classroom.

“Higher education is to provide people opportunity,” Kennedy
says. “Well, at Missouri Western we want to make sure that our first-generation
students are successful in the opportunities they have to earn a degree and to move
on to a successful career.” 

The efforts by Missouri Western have garnered it national
recognition. Missouri Western is the only university in the state to be honored
by the Center for First-Generation Success; and one of only 53 recognized
nationwide. The Center says the First-gen Forward designation recognizes colleges
that have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the outcomes of
first-generation college students.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostMissouri Western State University prizes its work to help
first-generation students.Missouri Western President Elizabeth Kennedy says Missouri
Western has many first-generation students.“They’re the first in their family to go to college, to
experience college,” Kennedy tells host Barry Birr on the KFEQ Hotline. “College
is not like K though 12. It’s a different experience and we want to make sure
that those students who are coming in who don’t necessarily have the family
support, because no one in their family has done it, that we provide the
support for them to be successful.”Missouri Western has at least 200 first-generation students in
its freshmen class.Kennedy says the St. Joseph campus works closely with
first-generation students to help them succeed in the classroom.“Higher education is to provide people opportunity,” Kennedy
says. “Well, at Missouri Western we want to make sure that our first-generation
students are successful in the opportunities they have to earn a degree and to move
on to a successful career.” The efforts by Missouri Western have garnered it national
recognition. Missouri Western is the only university in the state to be honored
by the Center for First-Generation Success; and one of only 53 recognized
nationwide. The Center says the First-gen Forward designation recognizes colleges
that have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the outcomes of
first-generation college students.

MWSU makes 1st-generation student success a priority

ANDREW COUNTY—Two people were injured in an accident just before 7:30a.m. Tuesday in Andrew County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Chevy Silverado driven by Casey W. Burnett, 31, Cameron, was northbound on Interstate 29 four miles north 0f St. Joseph.&nbsp;

The driver lost control on the icy road. The pickup traveled off the south side of the road into the median, overturned, returned to the northbound lanes of the interstate and came to rest on its top.&nbsp;

A northbound 1981 Peterbilt semi driven by Michael P. Gray, 53, St. Joseph, struck several items that came out of the bed of the Silverado.

Buchanan County EMS transported Burnett and a passenger in the pickup James R. Lillard, 36, Cameron, to Mosaic Life Care. Gray was not injured. The occupants of the pickup were not wearing seat belts, according to the MSHP.

ANDREW COUNTY—Two people were injured in an accident just before 7:30a.m. Tuesday in Andrew County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Chevy Silverado driven by Casey W. Burnett, 31, Cameron, was northbound on Interstate 29 four miles north 0f St. Joseph.&nbsp;The driver lost control on the icy road. The pickup traveled off the south side of the road into the median, overturned, returned to the northbound lanes of the interstate and came to rest on its top.&nbsp;A northbound 1981 Peterbilt semi driven by Michael P. Gray, 53, St. Joseph, struck several items that came out of the bed of the Silverado.Buchanan County EMS transported Burnett and a passenger in the pickup James R. Lillard, 36, Cameron, to Mosaic Life Care. Gray was not injured. The occupants of the pickup were not wearing seat belts, according to the MSHP.

2 hospitalized in St. Joseph after pickup overturns on icy I-29

As the first snow of the winter fell overnight, the Missouri Highway Patrol wants drivers to be aware of how to handle driving on the covered roads. &nbsp;

Seargent Shane Hux with Troop H in St. Joseph says one of the most important steps before you hit the road, is to make sure your entire vehicle is clear of snow.&nbsp;

"Make sure your windshield's clear, all of your windows, people can see your brake lights, your headlights, things like that to make yourself visible and also so you can see as well," Hux tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post.&nbsp;

Hux says troopers however will see a large number of vehicles only cleared off just enough for the driver to see where they are going and with head and brake lights still covered up&nbsp;

"People still may be able to see that vehicle during the daytime but at nighttime they cannot, as well as not being able to see the road in front of you for that driver," Hux says.&nbsp;

When out on the road, Hux says, drivers should make sure to decrease their speed and be sure to not use cruise control if the roads are slick. &nbsp;

With the winter weather arriving snow plows will soon be out in full force clearing and treating the roads for drivers. &nbsp;

Hux says many accidents with snowplows happen due to rear end crashes&nbsp;

"A little bit of snow on the ground on the roadways, even if there's a light wind, it's going to be blowing around and when they're plowing snow it's going to be blowing around which could cause a white out condition," Hux explains. "Give yourself plenty of distance behind those trucks, let them do their job and clear the roadway off safely for all the other vehicle traffic out there."&nbsp;

Hux says while it is common practice to follow snowplows while they are clearing the roads, practice safety while passing them but never attempt to pass a snowplow on a two-lane highway. &nbsp;

Hux says drivers should be aware with the cold conditions of melted ice refreezing. &nbsp;

Hux says most instances of refreezing happen on bridges and with the colder temperatures drivers should make sure to not use their cruise control, especially crossing bridges.&nbsp;

"Whenever they come up on an incline and they're vehicle shifts with that cruise control on it causes the vehicle to accelerate and spin out of control on those roadways," Hux points out. "So, do not use your cruise control if you travel across a bridge or if you think it might be freezing outside, drive less than the speed limit, watch your speed."&nbsp;

Hux says drivers should also drive at a safe following distance to avoid sliding into the rear end of other cars and snow plows on the roadways.&nbsp;

By MATT PIKE&nbsp;St. Joseph Post&nbsp;As the first snow of the winter fell overnight, the Missouri Highway Patrol wants drivers to be aware of how to handle driving on the covered roads. &nbsp;Seargent Shane Hux with Troop H in St. Joseph says one of the most important steps before you hit the road, is to make sure your entire vehicle is clear of snow.&nbsp;"Make sure your windshield's clear, all of your windows, people can see your brake lights, your headlights, things like that to make yourself visible and also so you can see as well," Hux tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post.&nbsp;Hux says troopers however will see a large number of vehicles only cleared off just enough for the driver to see where they are going and with head and brake lights still covered up&nbsp;"People still may be able to see that vehicle during the daytime but at nighttime they cannot, as well as not being able to see the road in front of you for that driver," Hux says.&nbsp;When out on the road, Hux says, drivers should make sure to decrease their speed and be sure to not use cruise control if the roads are slick. &nbsp;With the winter weather arriving snow plows will soon be out in full force clearing and treating the roads for drivers. &nbsp;Hux says many accidents with snowplows happen due to rear end crashes&nbsp;"A little bit of snow on the ground on the roadways, even if there's a light wind, it's going to be blowing around and when they're plowing snow it's going to be blowing around which could cause a white out condition," Hux explains. "Give yourself plenty of distance behind those trucks, let them do their job and clear the roadway off safely for all the other vehicle traffic out there."&nbsp;Hux says while it is common practice to follow snowplows while they are clearing the roads, practice safety while passing them but never attempt to pass a snowplow on a two-lane highway. &nbsp;Hux says drivers should be aware with the cold conditions of melted ice refreezing. &nbsp;Hux says most instances of refreezing happen on bridges and with the colder temperatures drivers should make sure to not use their cruise control, especially crossing bridges.&nbsp;"Whenever they come up on an incline and they're vehicle shifts with that cruise control on it causes the vehicle to accelerate and spin out of control on those roadways," Hux points out. "So, do not use your cruise control if you travel across a bridge or if you think it might be freezing outside, drive less than the speed limit, watch your speed."&nbsp;Hux says drivers should also drive at a safe following distance to avoid sliding into the rear end of other cars and snow plows on the roadways.&nbsp;

After first snow, Highway Patrol cautions motorists about winter driving

A
32-year-old St. Joseph man is in critical condition after being shot and
wounded during a standoff with St. Joseph police.

The
St. Joseph Police Department reports officers responded to a call shortly before midnight Monday that a man
was pointing a gun at several people in the Altec parking lot off Riverside
Road. The department says officers gave numerous orders for the armed suspect to
drop his weapon and surrender, but he refused. When the suspect pointed the gun at officers,
one officer fired and struck him.

Officers
immediately rendered first aid, according to the department. Emergency crews
rushed the suspect to the hospital, where he is listed in critical condition.

The department reports the officer involved in the shooting is a four-year
veteran of the police department. He will be placed on administrative leave
during the ongoing investigation.

The
Missouri State Highway Patrol was called to the scene and will conduct the
investigation into the shooting, according to the St. Joseph Police Department.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA
32-year-old St. Joseph man is in critical condition after being shot and
wounded during a standoff with St. Joseph police.The
St. Joseph Police Department reports officers responded to a call shortly before midnight Monday that a man
was pointing a gun at several people in the Altec parking lot off Riverside
Road. The department says officers gave numerous orders for the armed suspect to
drop his weapon and surrender, but he refused. When the suspect pointed the gun at officers,
one officer fired and struck him.Officers
immediately rendered first aid, according to the department. Emergency crews
rushed the suspect to the hospital, where he is listed in critical condition.The department reports the officer involved in the shooting is a four-year
veteran of the police department. He will be placed on administrative leave
during the ongoing investigation.The
Missouri State Highway Patrol was called to the scene and will conduct the
investigation into the shooting, according to the St. Joseph Police Department.

St. Joseph man shot and wounded in standoff with police

Missouri Western Athletic Director Andy Carter talked publicly Monday for the first time since making the <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/9794e2ef-cf90-4c41-adbc-d9c69ae0248c">decision to fire Matt Williamson</a> as the Griffons’ head football coach on Sunday.

"These things are always very, very difficult on everybody," Carter said Monday on JoeTown 107.5 FM and 1550 AM. "Especially when you have a lot of respect for somebody like I have for Matt. This has been a process of evaluation for basically the entire season."

Speaking at the Missouri Western coaches’ luncheon at Hi-Ho Bar and Grill Monday, Carter says it’s his hope to have a new coach in place before the year is out.

"And then have the staff in place before our students come back (from winter break) which is the 16th of January," he said. "So, we're going to move quickly."

As for Williamson, Carter emphasizes the decision to fire him was difficult, and was the result of a season-long evaluation on the direction of the program - a program that finished 2022 with a losing record for the first time since 2017.

"At the end of the day, it was just evident that if we're going to do the things we feel like we want to do with this program, that a change was necessary," Carter explained. "I spoke with Matt (Sunday) and then with the staff and with the team and let them know of my decision and what's next."

Williamson concluded his tenure with a 31-26 record. During Williamson's time, the Griffons had three winning seasons, but never made the playoffs, were 0-5 against top rival Northwest Missouri State and 2-11 against ranked opponents.

Carter said Monday that there will be at least one assistant on the current staff retained to assist with recruiting and day-to-day activities, but he did not specify who that is yet.

"There is some time for us to get to where we need to go with that," Carter said. "We've got some projects we're working on inside the football space that are exciting. But right now, it's time for us to galvanize our focus and our efforts to get the next leader of our football program."

As for the next head coach, Carter says there are several key characteristics he looks for.

"You're looking for people who can actually win games and win the recruiting battles and do those things," he said, "but also have a tremendous ability to connect with young people and lead them and lead their staffs and develop their staffs."

Missouri Western competes in the MIAA - arguably the toughest and most prestigious league in Division II. It's less than an hour from Kansas City, and has been the host site of Kansas City Chiefs training camp since 2010.

Pair that with top notch facilities and a rich athletic tradition, Carter is already seeing strong interest in the head football coach position, and believes there is untapped potential within the department yet to be realized.

"The response has been incredible," Carter said on the interest level in the job. "We're not responding to anybody yet really, but just seeing the folks who are reaching out and the high level of people with lots of experience who are interested in Missouri Western. It's humbling to see that. We're excited."

Carter has already made one coaching hire. H<a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/5e4085d1-e9e0-40e1-b2cf-f2b946788ba8">e named Matt Thrasher</a> as the head men's and women's golf coach after Greg Dillon's retirement earlier this year.

Besides football, another head coaching job has yet to be filled for women's soccer. Damian Macias stepped down from the role this past July, and interim coach Leah Stringer led the Griffons to a 5-10-4 record this past fall.

Carter say Stringer is still the interim coach right now, but notes the search for that job is ramping up also.

"I have full confidence that we'll hire an outstanding coach who will be able to lead our ladies into the future and really excited for what's in store for that program."

Carter also spoke on the <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/ad8743ad-249b-4826-9c11-f57c09370d54">Missouri Western men's basketball exhibition</a> at Kentucky on October 30. Carter's flight to Lexington was grounded, so he watched from home in St. Joseph, but was no doubt proud of how the Griffons battled. He also credited coach Will Martin for making it happen.

"I didn't really do anything," Carter said. "Will did the work on that. I just signed the contract so that we could go, and I think it was a no-brainer that we would do that."

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1668473666253.jpeg" alt="Former Missouri Western head football coach Matt Williamson, seen here in February 2022, was relieved of his duties Sunday after six years by Missouri Western athletic director Andy Carter. Stock photo by Tommy Rezac." />
 <figcaption>Former Missouri Western head football coach Matt Williamson, seen here in February 2022, was relieved of his duties Sunday after six years by Missouri Western athletic director Andy Carter. Stock photo by Tommy Rezac.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostMissouri Western Athletic Director Andy Carter talked publicly Monday for the first time since making the <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/9794e2ef-cf90-4c41-adbc-d9c69ae0248c">decision to fire Matt Williamson</a> as the Griffons’ head football coach on Sunday."These things are always very, very difficult on everybody," Carter said Monday on JoeTown 107.5 FM and 1550 AM. "Especially when you have a lot of respect for somebody like I have for Matt. This has been a process of evaluation for basically the entire season."Speaking at the Missouri Western coaches’ luncheon at Hi-Ho Bar and Grill Monday, Carter says it’s his hope to have a new coach in place before the year is out."And then have the staff in place before our students come back (from winter break) which is the 16th of January," he said. "So, we're going to move quickly."As for Williamson, Carter emphasizes the decision to fire him was difficult, and was the result of a season-long evaluation on the direction of the program - a program that finished 2022 with a losing record for the first time since 2017."At the end of the day, it was just evident that if we're going to do the things we feel like we want to do with this program, that a change was necessary," Carter explained. "I spoke with Matt (Sunday) and then with the staff and with the team and let them know of my decision and what's next."Williamson concluded his tenure with a 31-26 record. During Williamson's time, the Griffons had three winning seasons, but never made the playoffs, were 0-5 against top rival Northwest Missouri State and 2-11 against ranked opponents.Carter said Monday that there will be at least one assistant on the current staff retained to assist with recruiting and day-to-day activities, but he did not specify who that is yet."There is some time for us to get to where we need to go with that," Carter said. "We've got some projects we're working on inside the football space that are exciting. But right now, it's time for us to galvanize our focus and our efforts to get the next leader of our football program."As for the next head coach, Carter says there are several key characteristics he looks for."You're looking for people who can actually win games and win the recruiting battles and do those things," he said, "but also have a tremendous ability to connect with young people and lead them and lead their staffs and develop their staffs."Missouri Western competes in the MIAA - arguably the toughest and most prestigious league in Division II. It's less than an hour from Kansas City, and has been the host site of Kansas City Chiefs training camp since 2010.Pair that with top notch facilities and a rich athletic tradition, Carter is already seeing strong interest in the head football coach position, and believes there is untapped potential within the department yet to be realized."The response has been incredible," Carter said on the interest level in the job. "We're not responding to anybody yet really, but just seeing the folks who are reaching out and the high level of people with lots of experience who are interested in Missouri Western. It's humbling to see that. We're excited."Other news and notesCarter has already made one coaching hire. H<a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/5e4085d1-e9e0-40e1-b2cf-f2b946788ba8">e named Matt Thrasher</a> as the head men's and women's golf coach after Greg Dillon's retirement earlier this year.Besides football, another head coaching job has yet to be filled for women's soccer. Damian Macias stepped down from the role this past July, and interim coach Leah Stringer led the Griffons to a 5-10-4 record this past fall.Carter say Stringer is still the interim coach right now, but notes the search for that job is ramping up also."I have full confidence that we'll hire an outstanding coach who will be able to lead our ladies into the future and really excited for what's in store for that program."Carter also spoke on the <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/ad8743ad-249b-4826-9c11-f57c09370d54">Missouri Western men's basketball exhibition</a> at Kentucky on October 30. Carter's flight to Lexington was grounded, so he watched from home in St. Joseph, but was no doubt proud of how the Griffons battled. He also credited coach Will Martin for making it happen."I didn't really do anything," Carter said. "Will did the work on that. I just signed the contract so that we could go, and I think it was a no-brainer that we would do that."<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Missouri-Western-athletic-director-Andy-Carter---November-14--2022-e1qomk8" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

MWSU AD Andy Carter on Williamson decision: 'evident that change was necessary'

NODAWAY COUNTY —One person died in an accident just after 8p.m. Monday in Nodaway County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2013 Chevy Silverado driven by Jesse D. Chrsitian, 33, Burlington Junction, was northbound on U.S. 71 in Wilcox.

The Silverado crossed the center line and struck a southbound 2013 Dodge Durango driven by Dillon R. Mendez, 22, Maryville. After impact the pickup overturned and came to rest on its top off the east side of the road.

Chrsitian was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Price Funeral Home. Nodaway County Ambulance transported Mendez to Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph. Chrsitian was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

NODAWAY COUNTY —One person died in an accident just after 8p.m. Monday in Nodaway County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2013 Chevy Silverado driven by Jesse D. Chrsitian, 33, Burlington Junction, was northbound on U.S. 71 in Wilcox.The Silverado crossed the center line and struck a southbound 2013 Dodge Durango driven by Dillon R. Mendez, 22, Maryville. After impact the pickup overturned and came to rest on its top off the east side of the road.Chrsitian was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Price Funeral Home. Nodaway County Ambulance transported Mendez to Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph. Chrsitian was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

Nodaway County man dies after pickup, SUV crash

Phase One of the Emergency Snow Ordinance is in effect in St.
Joseph.

Under Phase One, drivers are required to have all-season tires, snow
tires, or chains on their vehicles. If the vehicle isn’t equipped for driving
in snow, a driver could receive a ticket if the vehicle gets stuck.

Phase One is declared during the first snowfall and stays in
effect through the remainder of the winter, according to <a href="https://www.stjosephmo.gov/308/Snow-Removal#:~:text=Emergency%20Snow%20Ordinance&amp;text=Phase%20I%20is%20declared%20during,street%2C%20you%20could%20be%20ticketed.">St. Joseph city ordinance</a>.

Phase One of the Emergency Snow Ordinance is in effect in St.
Joseph.Under Phase One, drivers are required to have all-season tires, snow
tires, or chains on their vehicles. If the vehicle isn’t equipped for driving
in snow, a driver could receive a ticket if the vehicle gets stuck.Phase One is declared during the first snowfall and stays in
effect through the remainder of the winter, according to <a href="https://www.stjosephmo.gov/308/Snow-Removal#:~:text=Emergency%20Snow%20Ordinance&amp;text=Phase%20I%20is%20declared%20during,street%2C%20you%20could%20be%20ticketed.">St. Joseph city ordinance</a>.

Phase One of St. Joseph Emergency Snow Ordinance in effect

A new state grant will help the Buchanan County Sheriff's office add more force to fight the growing drug problem. &nbsp;

Buchanan County Sheriff Bill Puett says over 300-thousand dollars of state money has been given to his office in the recent grant. &nbsp;

Puett says the first round of money will help hire three new deputies as part of a new drug strike force.&nbsp;

"One of them will be a K-9 handler and so the K-9 is also going to be part of this grant," Puett tells KFEQ Hotline host Barry Birr. "So, these are going to be individuals that are specifically focused on working methamphetamine, fentanyl, opioids."&nbsp;

The money will also be used to hire a new drug enforcement prosecutor as well as three new vehicles for the new forces. &nbsp;

Puett says getting new prosecutor Michelle Davidson a drug enforcement prosecutor is going to be very helpful.&nbsp;

"Those things are extremely important and we look for those opportunities to enhance our services and do other things for the community," Puett says. "And so, this is just starting to get sped up, we don't have a lot of detail that we're ready to say."&nbsp;

Puett says these new deputies will be hired, along with the K-9 unit, will specifically focus on drug trafficking into Buchanan County.&nbsp;

"They will be working in conjunction with some other entities on how drugs are being shipped into our community," Puett explains. "We are seeing significant quantities."&nbsp;

Puett says a recent search warrant by the drug task force recovered five pounds of methamphetamine at one location.&nbsp;

By MATT PIKE&nbsp;St. Joseph Post&nbsp;A new state grant will help the Buchanan County Sheriff's office add more force to fight the growing drug problem. &nbsp;Buchanan County Sheriff Bill Puett says over 300-thousand dollars of state money has been given to his office in the recent grant. &nbsp;Puett says the first round of money will help hire three new deputies as part of a new drug strike force.&nbsp;"One of them will be a K-9 handler and so the K-9 is also going to be part of this grant," Puett tells KFEQ Hotline host Barry Birr. "So, these are going to be individuals that are specifically focused on working methamphetamine, fentanyl, opioids."&nbsp;The money will also be used to hire a new drug enforcement prosecutor as well as three new vehicles for the new forces. &nbsp;Puett says getting new prosecutor Michelle Davidson a drug enforcement prosecutor is going to be very helpful.&nbsp;"Those things are extremely important and we look for those opportunities to enhance our services and do other things for the community," Puett says. "And so, this is just starting to get sped up, we don't have a lot of detail that we're ready to say."&nbsp;Puett says these new deputies will be hired, along with the K-9 unit, will specifically focus on drug trafficking into Buchanan County.&nbsp;"They will be working in conjunction with some other entities on how drugs are being shipped into our community," Puett explains. "We are seeing significant quantities."&nbsp;Puett says a recent search warrant by the drug task force recovered five pounds of methamphetamine at one location.&nbsp;

State grant will bolster anti drug efforts in Buchanan County

DEKALB COUNTY—Two people were injured in an accident just after 7p.m. Sunday in DeKalb County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Jeep Liberty driven by Cole J. Gripka, 20, Weatherby, was eastbound on U.S. 36 at Interstate 35 in the Cameron City limits.

The Jeep rear-ended a 2015 Chevy Tahoe driven by John J. Pirruccello, 57, Cape Coral, Florida, that was stopped at a red light.

A private vehicle transported Gripka to Cameron Regional Medical Center. Cameron EMS transported a passenger in the SUV Paula R. Pirrucello to Liberty Hospital. John Pirruccello was not injured. All three were properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

DEKALB COUNTY—Two people were injured in an accident just after 7p.m. Sunday in DeKalb County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Jeep Liberty driven by Cole J. Gripka, 20, Weatherby, was eastbound on U.S. 36 at Interstate 35 in the Cameron City limits.The Jeep rear-ended a 2015 Chevy Tahoe driven by John J. Pirruccello, 57, Cape Coral, Florida, that was stopped at a red light.A private vehicle transported Gripka to Cameron Regional Medical Center. Cameron EMS transported a passenger in the SUV Paula R. Pirrucello to Liberty Hospital. John Pirruccello was not injured. All three were properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

2 hospitalized after DeKalb County rear-end crash

Missouri Western head football coach Matt Williamson has been relieved of his duties Sunday after his sixth year and fifth season at the helm.

 Athletic director Andy Carter made the announcement in a press release Sunday afternoon.

"After careful evaluation, we determined that a new direction was needed to help secure the future success of the program," said Carter. "We appreciate the service, commitment, and dedication that Matt, his family, and coaching staff have given to Missouri Western."

The Griffons closed the 2022 season&nbsp;Saturday with a <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/34fed053-5ca3-4634-b504-e04f6b61868c">41-0 win over Lincoln</a>, bringing their record to 5-6 on the year. It's the first losing season for Western since 2017, which was Williamson's inaugural season.

The five opponents that Missouri Western beat this season had a combined record of 15-40. The only team Western beat this season that finished above .500 was Central Oklahoma, who finished 6-5.

Without a season in 2020 due to COVID-19, Williamson concludes his tenure with a 31-26 record, and a 29-26 mark in MIAA play.

He led the Griffons to Live United Bowl victories in 2018 and '19, peaking with a 9-3 record in 2019. Williamson led the Griffons to three straight winning seasons in '18, '19 and again in 2021.

During Williamson's time, Missouri Western never made the playoffs and were 0-5 against top rival Northwest Missouri State. The Griffons were also 2-11 against ranked opponents under Williamson, with wins coming over No. 5 Fort Hays State in 2018 and then 25th-ranked Hays in '19.

A three-time All-MIAA defensive lineman at Missouri Western, Williamson began his coaching career with the Griffons as a graduate assistant in 1997. He returned as defensive line coach, special teams coordinator and defensive coordinator from 2000-06.

He then went to Central Arkansas, first as defensive line and special teams coordinator from 2007-09 and then as defensive coordinator from 2010-2013.

Williamson was then Stephen F. Austin's defensive coordinator from 2014-2016 before taking over his alma mater's program in 2017.

Williamson succeeded long time head football coach Jerry Partridge, who coached the Griffons from 1997-2016. Partridge led Missouri Western to a 149-83 record during that time - a tenure that included an MIAA championship in 2012 and four total playoff berths.

A national search for the next Missouri Western head football coach will begin immediately, according to the release.

Carter will address the public on this decision during the Missouri Western coaches' luncheon at Hi-Ho Bar and Grill in St. Joseph on Monday, November 14 at noon central. The luncheon will be broadcast live on JoeTown 107.5 FM and 1550 AM.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658880847717.jpeg" alt="Missouri Western head football coach Matt Williamson, seen here at 2022 MIAA Media Day, has been let go after six years. The Griffons were 31-26 overall during his tenure. Stock photo by Tommy Rezac." />
 <figcaption>Missouri Western head football coach Matt Williamson, seen here at 2022 MIAA Media Day, has been let go after six years. The Griffons were 31-26 overall during his tenure. Stock photo by Tommy Rezac.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostMissouri Western head football coach Matt Williamson has been relieved of his duties Sunday after his sixth year and fifth season at the helm. Athletic director Andy Carter made the announcement in a press release Sunday afternoon."After careful evaluation, we determined that a new direction was needed to help secure the future success of the program," said Carter. "We appreciate the service, commitment, and dedication that Matt, his family, and coaching staff have given to Missouri Western." The Griffons closed the 2022 season&nbsp;Saturday with a <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/34fed053-5ca3-4634-b504-e04f6b61868c">41-0 win over Lincoln</a>, bringing their record to 5-6 on the year. It's the first losing season for Western since 2017, which was Williamson's inaugural season.The five opponents that Missouri Western beat this season had a combined record of 15-40. The only team Western beat this season that finished above .500 was Central Oklahoma, who finished 6-5.Without a season in 2020 due to COVID-19, Williamson concludes his tenure with a 31-26 record, and a 29-26 mark in MIAA play.He led the Griffons to Live United Bowl victories in 2018 and '19, peaking with a 9-3 record in 2019. Williamson led the Griffons to three straight winning seasons in '18, '19 and again in 2021.During Williamson's time, Missouri Western never made the playoffs and were 0-5 against top rival Northwest Missouri State. The Griffons were also 2-11 against ranked opponents under Williamson, with wins coming over No. 5 Fort Hays State in 2018 and then 25th-ranked Hays in '19.A three-time All-MIAA defensive lineman at Missouri Western, Williamson began his coaching career with the Griffons as a graduate assistant in 1997. He returned as defensive line coach, special teams coordinator and defensive coordinator from 2000-06.He then went to Central Arkansas, first as defensive line and special teams coordinator from 2007-09 and then as defensive coordinator from 2010-2013.Williamson was then Stephen F. Austin's defensive coordinator from 2014-2016 before taking over his alma mater's program in 2017.Williamson succeeded long time head football coach Jerry Partridge, who coached the Griffons from 1997-2016. Partridge led Missouri Western to a 149-83 record during that time - a tenure that included an MIAA championship in 2012 and four total playoff berths.A national search for the next Missouri Western head football coach will begin immediately, according to the release. Carter will address the public on this decision during the Missouri Western coaches' luncheon at Hi-Ho Bar and Grill in St. Joseph on Monday, November 14 at noon central. The luncheon will be broadcast live on JoeTown 107.5 FM and 1550 AM.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1668373143230.jpeg" alt="Williamson (center) with tight end Cam Grandy (left) and cornerback D.J. Stirgus (right) at MIAA Media Day in 2022. Stock photo by Tommy Rezac." />
 <figcaption>Williamson (center) with tight end Cam Grandy (left) and cornerback D.J. Stirgus (right) at MIAA Media Day in 2022. Stock photo by Tommy Rezac.</figcaption>
 </figure>You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

MWSU head football coach Matt Williamson fired Sunday after six years

MERCER COUNTY—A Missouri woman was injured in an accident just before 2:30p.m. Friday in Mercer County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2015 Ford Expedition driven by Kim M. Brewer, 65, Kansas City, Mo., was northbound on Route B five miles east of Cainsville.

The SUV traveled off the east side of the road and the driver overcorrected. The vehicle traveled off the west side of the road.

Mercer County EMS transported Brewer to Harrison County Community Hospital. She was properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

MERCER COUNTY—A Missouri woman was injured in an accident just before 2:30p.m. Friday in Mercer County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2015 Ford Expedition driven by Kim M. Brewer, 65, Kansas City, Mo., was northbound on Route B five miles east of Cainsville.The SUV traveled off the east side of the road and the driver overcorrected. The vehicle traveled off the west side of the road.Mercer County EMS transported Brewer to Harrison County Community Hospital. She was properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

Missouri woman hospitalized after SUV accident

KANSAS CITY — A St. Joseph, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for possessing methamphetamine and heroin to distribute and illegally possessing firearms, according to the United State's Attorney.

Matthew J. Crossfield, 40, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Howard F. Sachs to 15 years in federal prison without parole.

On June 1, 2022, Crossfield pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, one count of possessing heroin with the intent to distribute, and two counts of possessing firearms in furtherance of drug-trafficking crimes.

St. Joseph police officers were called to a Dollar General Store on Dec. 11, 2019, in response to a theft that had just occurred. An officer checked the area where the thief had fled and saw Crossfield, who matched the description of the thief, walking into Oak Ridge Apartments. When Crossfield saw the officer, he immediately ran into an apartment building. The officer followed him into the building and caught up with him on the third floor. The officer ordered Crossfield to place his hands on the wall, but Crossfield started running with the officer in pursuit. The officer eventually caught up to Crossfield, tackled him to the ground, and detained him.

Crossfield had a loaded SCCY 9mm pistol in the front waistband of his jeans. Crossfield also had a fanny pack in his front left jacket pocket, which contained a plastic bag with approximately 10.9 grams of methamphetamine, a plastic bag that contained approximately 1.4 grams of heroin, and a plastic bag that contained 11.7 grams of heroin. Crossfield had another bag in his left front jeans pocket that contained approximately 14.1 grams of methamphetamine. His right front jeans pocket contained a bag with approximately 13.8 grams of marijuana and four suboxone strips.

On Jan. 13, 2021, investigators with the Buchanan County Drug Strike Force and the St. Joseph, Police Department were conducting surveillance on Crossfield, who had two active felony warrants for his arrest. They located Crossfield, who was driving a white PT Cruiser, in the area of Illinois Street and Stockyards Expressway in St. Joseph. When Crossfield pulled into the driveway at an Arby’s restaurant, a detective pulled in front of him and an investigator pulled behind him and activated his emergency lights. When Crossfield saw the detective pull in front of him, he attempted to get away by putting his car in reverse, striking the investigator’s patrol vehicle. After striking the patrol vehicle, Crossfield placed both hands in the air.

Investigators saw a loaded Taurus 9mm pistol with an extended magazine (that contained 25 rounds) in between Crossfield’s legs. officers took Crossfield into custody and found a loaded KelTec .22-caliber handgun in his back pocket. Crossfield also had a belt around his waist (under his shirt) that contained a plastic bag with approximately 2.1 grams of methamphetamine, a plastic bag with approximately 14.7 grams of heroin, a plastic bag with approximately 3.4 grams of heroin, and two plastic bags with approximately 20-25 ecstasy pills. Officers searched Crossfield’s vehicle and found two bags of marijuana and rolling papers, a bag of approximately 21.7 grams of methamphetamine, a bag with approximately 11.5 grams of methamphetamine, a bag with 1.6 grams of methamphetamine, a bag with 4.1 grams of methamphetamine, a jar with 92.4 grams of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.

Crossfield told investigators he had been selling 10 ounces of heroin every eight days since approximately August 2020. He also admitted he had been selling drugs since he was released from prison in 2018.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611171703259.jpeg" alt="Crossfield -photo Buchanan Co." />
 <figcaption>Crossfield -photo Buchanan Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY — A St. Joseph, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for possessing methamphetamine and heroin to distribute and illegally possessing firearms, according to the United State's Attorney.Matthew J. Crossfield, 40, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Howard F. Sachs to 15 years in federal prison without parole.On June 1, 2022, Crossfield pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, one count of possessing heroin with the intent to distribute, and two counts of possessing firearms in furtherance of drug-trafficking crimes.St. Joseph police officers were called to a Dollar General Store on Dec. 11, 2019, in response to a theft that had just occurred. An officer checked the area where the thief had fled and saw Crossfield, who matched the description of the thief, walking into Oak Ridge Apartments. When Crossfield saw the officer, he immediately ran into an apartment building. The officer followed him into the building and caught up with him on the third floor. The officer ordered Crossfield to place his hands on the wall, but Crossfield started running with the officer in pursuit. The officer eventually caught up to Crossfield, tackled him to the ground, and detained him.Crossfield had a loaded SCCY 9mm pistol in the front waistband of his jeans. Crossfield also had a fanny pack in his front left jacket pocket, which contained a plastic bag with approximately 10.9 grams of methamphetamine, a plastic bag that contained approximately 1.4 grams of heroin, and a plastic bag that contained 11.7 grams of heroin. Crossfield had another bag in his left front jeans pocket that contained approximately 14.1 grams of methamphetamine. His right front jeans pocket contained a bag with approximately 13.8 grams of marijuana and four suboxone strips.On Jan. 13, 2021, investigators with the Buchanan County Drug Strike Force and the St. Joseph, Police Department were conducting surveillance on Crossfield, who had two active felony warrants for his arrest. They located Crossfield, who was driving a white PT Cruiser, in the area of Illinois Street and Stockyards Expressway in St. Joseph. When Crossfield pulled into the driveway at an Arby’s restaurant, a detective pulled in front of him and an investigator pulled behind him and activated his emergency lights. When Crossfield saw the detective pull in front of him, he attempted to get away by putting his car in reverse, striking the investigator’s patrol vehicle. After striking the patrol vehicle, Crossfield placed both hands in the air.Investigators saw a loaded Taurus 9mm pistol with an extended magazine (that contained 25 rounds) in between Crossfield’s legs. officers took Crossfield into custody and found a loaded KelTec .22-caliber handgun in his back pocket. Crossfield also had a belt around his waist (under his shirt) that contained a plastic bag with approximately 2.1 grams of methamphetamine, a plastic bag with approximately 14.7 grams of heroin, a plastic bag with approximately 3.4 grams of heroin, and two plastic bags with approximately 20-25 ecstasy pills. Officers searched Crossfield’s vehicle and found two bags of marijuana and rolling papers, a bag of approximately 21.7 grams of methamphetamine, a bag with approximately 11.5 grams of methamphetamine, a bag with 1.6 grams of methamphetamine, a bag with 4.1 grams of methamphetamine, a jar with 92.4 grams of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.Crossfield told investigators he had been selling 10 ounces of heroin every eight days since approximately August 2020. He also admitted he had been selling drugs since he was released from prison in 2018.

St. Joseph man sentenced for meth, heroin trafficking 

ATCHISON COUNTY—A Kansas teen accused of domestic battery is back in jail.

On Wednesday, police arrested 18-year-old Trent A. Thompson of Atchison, on a Community Corrections detain order, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.

On September 19, police arrested Trent A. Thompson on a requested charge of domestic battery in the 1200 block North 6th in Atchison.

He remains in custody, according to online jail records.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663679337219.png" alt="Thompson-photo Atchison County" />
 <figcaption>Thompson-photo Atchison County</figcaption>
 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY—A Kansas teen accused of domestic battery is back in jail.On Wednesday, police arrested 18-year-old Trent A. Thompson of Atchison, on a Community Corrections detain order, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.On September 19, police arrested Trent A. Thompson on a requested charge of domestic battery in the 1200 block North 6th in Atchison.He remains in custody, according to online jail records.

Police: Kan. teen accused of domestic battery jailed for bond violation

St. Joseph residents will have an opportunity to honor those who have served our country this weekend as the annual Veteran's Day parade returns.  

St. Joseph Veterans Committee Chairman Paul Gatewood says this year's parade will actually be held on Saturday, the day after Veteran's Day. 

"We notice we have a low attendance if we do it during the week," Gatewood tells KFEQ Hotline host Barry Birr. "So, this is the first year we're going to do it on a Saturday and see how it works out, we hope many people will come out and enjoy the parade." 

While there are a lot of positives to holding the parade on Saturday, Gatewood says there is at least one negative and that's getting students to the parade 

"If it's a school day they have transportation there, so there's pluses and minuses but we're going to see how it goes," Gatewood says. "We're going to see how Saturday works and if Saturday works really well, then I think we're going to have to go to Saturdays." 

The parade will begin at 11am on Saturday, starting from Francis Street south of City Hall, and will do a loop west to 8th street, north to Jules, and then east on Frederick back to the start. 

Gatewood says this year the committee has chosen three World War II veterans as Grand Marshalls for the parade. 

"These are guys that fought in World War II, still alive, we have PFC Cletus Swihart at 96 years old, Clarence "Bud" Modlin at 97, and then Wilbur Claude Taylor at 102 years old," Gatewood says. 

Gatewood says it's an honor to have these three men living and giving people a chance to honor them during the parade.  

By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post St. Joseph residents will have an opportunity to honor those who have served our country this weekend as the annual Veteran's Day parade returns. St. Joseph Veterans Committee Chairman Paul Gatewood says this year's parade will actually be held on Saturday, the day after Veteran's Day. "We notice we have a low attendance if we do it during the week," Gatewood tells KFEQ Hotline host Barry Birr. "So, this is the first year we're going to do it on a Saturday and see how it works out, we hope many people will come out and enjoy the parade." While there are a lot of positives to holding the parade on Saturday, Gatewood says there is at least one negative and that's getting students to the parade "If it's a school day they have transportation there, so there's pluses and minuses but we're going to see how it goes," Gatewood says. "We're going to see how Saturday works and if Saturday works really well, then I think we're going to have to go to Saturdays." The parade will begin at 11am on Saturday, starting from Francis Street south of City Hall, and will do a loop west to 8th street, north to Jules, and then east on Frederick back to the start. Gatewood says this year the committee has chosen three World War II veterans as Grand Marshalls for the parade. "These are guys that fought in World War II, still alive, we have PFC Cletus Swihart at 96 years old, Clarence "Bud" Modlin at 97, and then Wilbur Claude Taylor at 102 years old," Gatewood says. Gatewood says it's an honor to have these three men living and giving people a chance to honor them during the parade. Following the parade, the Veterans Committee will also hold a resource fair, at the Fulkerson Center at Missouri Western State University from 1 to 4 pm. Once leaving active service, many veterans may not know the resources available to help them. Gatewood says Vet2Vet will take place at Missouri Western Saturday, helping to provide those resources. "We bring resources together for veterans that maybe they didn't know they had that benefit or they want to increase a benefit," Gatewood explains. "It includes housing, employment, VA benefits, mental health, education, healthcare, every benefit we can get out there."

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