ST. CLAIR COUNTY — A Missouri man died in an accident just after 10:30p.m. Friday in St. Clair County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2010 Ford Fusion driven by Trinity T. Smith, 23, Country Club, was northbound on MO 13 in Osceola.

The Ford struck a pedestrian identified as 41-year-old Miguel A. Morquecho of Osceola who was walking in the road.&nbsp;

Morquecho was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Sheldon Goodrich Funeral Home.&nbsp; Smith was not injured and properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

ST. CLAIR COUNTY — A Missouri man died in an accident just after 10:30p.m. Friday in St. Clair County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2010 Ford Fusion driven by Trinity T. Smith, 23, Country Club, was northbound on MO 13 in Osceola.The Ford struck a pedestrian identified as 41-year-old Miguel A. Morquecho of Osceola who was walking in the road.&nbsp;Morquecho was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Sheldon Goodrich Funeral Home.&nbsp; Smith was not injured and properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

Andrew County woman involved in fatal pedestrian accident

BUCHANAN COUNTY— A St. Joseph man was injured in an accident just after 12:30p.m. Friday in Buchanan County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Toyota 4Runner driven by Randy S. Buckles, 65, St. Joseph, was southbound on Interstate 29 near the U.S. 36 exit.

The SUV traveled off the east side of the road, through the median, continued across northbound lanes, struck a guardrail and overturned while going down an embankment.

Buchanan County EMS transported Buckles to Mosaic Life Care. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

BUCHANAN COUNTY— A St. Joseph man was injured in an accident just after 12:30p.m. Friday in Buchanan County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Toyota 4Runner driven by Randy S. Buckles, 65, St. Joseph, was southbound on Interstate 29 near the U.S. 36 exit.The SUV traveled off the east side of the road, through the median, continued across northbound lanes, struck a guardrail and overturned while going down an embankment.Buchanan County EMS transported Buckles to Mosaic Life Care. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

St. Joseph man injured after SUV overturns down embankment

The St. Joseph School District has a tax levy renewal coming up on the August ballot, and Friends of the St. Joseph School District is asking voters to say yes on keeping this levy going through 2030.

St. Joseph School Board president David Foster emphasizes this is not a vote to increase the tax, but rather to renew it for another six years.

"It's a 61 cent levy," Foster said. "It passed in 2019 and takes us up to 2024. We're asking for six years on this sunset, and that would take us up to 2030. It's Proposition R.E.A.D., which stands for Reinvesting in Education, Academics and Dedication. It'll be on the ballot Aug. 2."

If approved, this levy is expected to generate up to $6.9 million before it sunsets in 2030. Foster says much of this, about 70 percent in fact, would go toward a teacher and staff salary increase.

"We also intend to hire additional staff members," he said. "There's a staff shortage pretty much everywhere you look right now. But, if we can hire additional staff members and teachers, that will also make classroom sizes reduced by quite a bit. So, that's the goal."

In addition, Foster says some of the money generated would go toward&nbsp; continued improvements to the HVAC systems at the high schools and other building improvement projects.

"We also have some HVAC upgrades," he said. "We started the project with the high schools, making sure everyone has got proper air conditioning. This would also finish that project over the next 3-4 years actually."

Foster says it’s critical for the St. Joseph School District to remain competitive with its neighboring districts across the region, and keeping this levy in place through 2030, he says, will help them do just that.

"This makes us more competitive with other communities north and south of us," Foster said. "Obviously, teachers and staff members have options. You don't get into teaching for the money, but we do want to make sure we pay a competitive wage."

So far, Foster says the reception that he and Friends of SJSD have gotten while campaigning for this has been overwhelmingly positive.

"We do have a lot of endorsements," he said. "Both teachers' associations (Missouri, St. Joseph Community) have endorsed it. We have quite a few community organizations that have endorsed it. We just got a letter from the Fraternal Order of Police. They're going to go ahead and endorse it as well."

"The district would greatly and deeply appreciate (the levy renewal). When the district benefits, I think our whole city benefits."

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1653507259064.jpeg" alt="SJSD school board president Davis Foster (left) and assistant superintendent Ashly McGinnis (right) during an appearance on KFEQ's The Hotline earlier this year. Photo by Brent Martin." />
 <figcaption>SJSD school board president Davis Foster (left) and assistant superintendent Ashly McGinnis (right) during an appearance on KFEQ's The Hotline earlier this year. Photo by Brent Martin.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostThe St. Joseph School District has a tax levy renewal coming up on the August ballot, and Friends of the St. Joseph School District is asking voters to say yes on keeping this levy going through 2030.St. Joseph School Board president David Foster emphasizes this is not a vote to increase the tax, but rather to renew it for another six years."It's a 61 cent levy," Foster said. "It passed in 2019 and takes us up to 2024. We're asking for six years on this sunset, and that would take us up to 2030. It's Proposition R.E.A.D., which stands for Reinvesting in Education, Academics and Dedication. It'll be on the ballot Aug. 2."If approved, this levy is expected to generate up to $6.9 million before it sunsets in 2030. Foster says much of this, about 70 percent in fact, would go toward a teacher and staff salary increase."We also intend to hire additional staff members," he said. "There's a staff shortage pretty much everywhere you look right now. But, if we can hire additional staff members and teachers, that will also make classroom sizes reduced by quite a bit. So, that's the goal."In addition, Foster says some of the money generated would go toward&nbsp; continued improvements to the HVAC systems at the high schools and other building improvement projects."We also have some HVAC upgrades," he said. "We started the project with the high schools, making sure everyone has got proper air conditioning. This would also finish that project over the next 3-4 years actually."Foster says it’s critical for the St. Joseph School District to remain competitive with its neighboring districts across the region, and keeping this levy in place through 2030, he says, will help them do just that."This makes us more competitive with other communities north and south of us," Foster said. "Obviously, teachers and staff members have options. You don't get into teaching for the money, but we do want to make sure we pay a competitive wage."So far, Foster says the reception that he and Friends of SJSD have gotten while campaigning for this has been overwhelmingly positive."We do have a lot of endorsements," he said. "Both teachers' associations (Missouri, St. Joseph Community) have endorsed it. We have quite a few community organizations that have endorsed it. We just got a letter from the Fraternal Order of Police. They're going to go ahead and endorse it as well.""The district would greatly and deeply appreciate (the levy renewal). When the district benefits, I think our whole city benefits."You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Friends of SJSD hoping for 'yes' votes to extend current tax levy

What's considered the gold standard of invention wasn't made in some big city, it was made right in Chillicothe, Missouri. 

94 years ago on July 7th, 1928 sliced bread was invented in Chillicothe and the city will be celebrating that anniversary this weekend. 

Tourism Director Amy Supple says the invention came from baker Frank Bench and inventor Otto Rohwedder.

"They worked together to create the machine that served as the basis for the invention of sliced bread, it was called the Rohwedder bread slicing machine," Supple tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "And, it rolled out it's first mass produced quantities of sliced bread that hit grocery store shelves on July 7th, 1928."

Supple says the community is proud to be along Highway 36, known as the way of American genius.  She says sliced bread is one of those great things that shows the regions progressive nature. 

"Sliced bread for whatever reason, has become the gold standard of innovation past, present, and future," Supple says. "So, the saying the greatest thing since sliced bread how many of us say that regularly and it's just kind of fun, we have a lot of fun with it, but we are very proud of our history."

Chillicothe will begin celebrations today with a truck and tractor pull as well as a concert by Chris Stewart. 

A celebration will be held on Saturday for the anniversary with a parade.  Supple says the Greater Than Sliced Bread Parade will have a very small town feel.

"There's nothing more feel good and wholesome and small town than something like the invention of sliced bread, so we just really like to honor that," Supple explains. "So, our mascot, Toasty is his name a giant slice of bread, will be in the parade."

Supple says the parade will also feature numerous floats, kids decorating their bikes, and residents decorating their vehicles.  The parade begins at 10am Saturday.

A full day of events is planned Saturday for the anniversary celebration. You can view the schedule of events <a href="https://www.slicedbreadinnovationcenter.com/sliced-bread-day">HERE</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657293466250.jpeg" alt="Toasty the mascot of Sliced Bread Day before the parade/ Photo courtesy of the Sliced Bread Innovation Center" />
 <figcaption>Toasty the mascot of Sliced Bread Day before the parade/ Photo courtesy of the Sliced Bread Innovation Center</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostWhat's considered the gold standard of invention wasn't made in some big city, it was made right in Chillicothe, Missouri. 94 years ago on July 7th, 1928 sliced bread was invented in Chillicothe and the city will be celebrating that anniversary this weekend. Tourism Director Amy Supple says the invention came from baker Frank Bench and inventor Otto Rohwedder."They worked together to create the machine that served as the basis for the invention of sliced bread, it was called the Rohwedder bread slicing machine," Supple tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "And, it rolled out it's first mass produced quantities of sliced bread that hit grocery store shelves on July 7th, 1928."Supple says the community is proud to be along Highway 36, known as the way of American genius. She says sliced bread is one of those great things that shows the regions progressive nature. "Sliced bread for whatever reason, has become the gold standard of innovation past, present, and future," Supple says. "So, the saying the greatest thing since sliced bread how many of us say that regularly and it's just kind of fun, we have a lot of fun with it, but we are very proud of our history."Chillicothe will begin celebrations today with a truck and tractor pull as well as a concert by Chris Stewart. A celebration will be held on Saturday for the anniversary with a parade. Supple says the Greater Than Sliced Bread Parade will have a very small town feel."There's nothing more feel good and wholesome and small town than something like the invention of sliced bread, so we just really like to honor that," Supple explains. "So, our mascot, Toasty is his name a giant slice of bread, will be in the parade."Supple says the parade will also feature numerous floats, kids decorating their bikes, and residents decorating their vehicles. The parade begins at 10am Saturday.A full day of events is planned Saturday for the anniversary celebration. You can view the schedule of events <a href="https://www.slicedbreadinnovationcenter.com/sliced-bread-day">HERE</a>.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657293657581.jpeg" alt="A version of the Rohwedder Bread Slicing Machine at the Sliced Bread Innovation Center/ Photo provided by the Sliced Bread Innovation Center" />
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A celebration worthy of the greatest thing since sliced bread

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The father of the jet engine-powered
semitruck driver who died during a performance at a southwestern Michigan air
show said Tuesday that the truck burst into flames after a blown tire ruptured
the fuel tank.

Chris Darnell, 40, died in the accident Saturday that
happened during a race between the Shockwave Jet Truck and two airplanes at the
Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival. No one else was
injured in the accident.

Darnell participated in numerous Sound of Speed Air shows
in St. Joseph, last appearing in St. Joseph in 2018. Darnell was born in Springfield
and attended Missouri State University.

The custom-built jet truck reaches speeds topping 350 mph
and races at air shows across North America, according to Springfield,
Missouri-based Darnell Racing Enterprises.

“As the tire came apart it ruptured the fuel tank on the
left side of the car and that, of course, initiated the fire. It happened so
quickly that Chris didn't even have time to react," Neal Darnell, the
driver's father, told The Associated Press.

Video from an audience member shows the truck catching fire
before flipping down the runway at Battle Creek Executive Airport.

Neal Darnell, who also drives the Shockwave, said he
concluded what happened after watching video of the accident and inspecting the
jet truck. He said this was the only accident Darnell Racing Enterprises has
had in 20 years.

Battle Creek police and fire officials did not immediately
respond Tuesday to a request by The Associated Press seeking further comment
about an investigation into the crash.

“Most people don’t like their jobs. Chris loved his job. He
would say on a fairly regular basis that he was living the dream and I loved
that for him,” Darnell said.

The family is waiting for an autopsy report to learn the
official cause of death.

Chris Darnell leaves behind his wife and two young
daughters. A&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/kdcfkg-support-for-the-chris-darnell-family?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=copy_link_all&amp;utm_source=customer">GoFundMe
page</a>&nbsp;has been set up for the family.

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The father of the jet engine-powered
semitruck driver who died during a performance at a southwestern Michigan air
show said Tuesday that the truck burst into flames after a blown tire ruptured
the fuel tank.Chris Darnell, 40, died in the accident Saturday that
happened during a race between the Shockwave Jet Truck and two airplanes at the
Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival. No one else was
injured in the accident.Darnell participated in numerous Sound of Speed Air shows
in St. Joseph, last appearing in St. Joseph in 2018. Darnell was born in Springfield
and attended Missouri State University.The custom-built jet truck reaches speeds topping 350 mph
and races at air shows across North America, according to Springfield,
Missouri-based Darnell Racing Enterprises.“As the tire came apart it ruptured the fuel tank on the
left side of the car and that, of course, initiated the fire. It happened so
quickly that Chris didn't even have time to react," Neal Darnell, the
driver's father, told The Associated Press.Video from an audience member shows the truck catching fire
before flipping down the runway at Battle Creek Executive Airport.Neal Darnell, who also drives the Shockwave, said he
concluded what happened after watching video of the accident and inspecting the
jet truck. He said this was the only accident Darnell Racing Enterprises has
had in 20 years.Battle Creek police and fire officials did not immediately
respond Tuesday to a request by The Associated Press seeking further comment
about an investigation into the crash.“Most people don’t like their jobs. Chris loved his job. He
would say on a fairly regular basis that he was living the dream and I loved
that for him,” Darnell said.The family is waiting for an autopsy report to learn the
official cause of death.Chris Darnell leaves behind his wife and two young
daughters. A&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/kdcfkg-support-for-the-chris-darnell-family?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=copy_link_all&amp;utm_source=customer">GoFundMe
page</a>&nbsp;has been set up for the family.

Blown tire might have led to fatal wreck that killed Air Show performer Chris Darnell

An annual Tractor Cruise is scheduled to leave Maysville High
School on the 16th, raising money for the Missouri Farm Bureau
Foundation for Agriculture.

Former Missouri Farm Bureau board member Vernon Hart organized
the first Tractor Cruise in northwest Missouri in 2014. Hart says the cruise
doesn’t just raise money for the foundation, but also raises awareness about
agriculture at a time when farming is becoming more and more remote for most.

“Back in the old days, 20 years ago, ‘Oh, my grandpa used to
farm,’ ‘Oh, my uncle farmed,’” Hart says of comments he hears from time to
time. “You’re getting further away from that every year, because the farmers
are fewer. They’re larger farmers. They’re still out there and maybe the larger
farmers don’t have as good a connection. People are seeing it as factory farms,
but they’re not, they’re still family farms.”

The Tractor Cruise normally attracts about 75 drivers. Entry
fees are $35 for open tractors and $50 for cabs. The money raised benefits the
Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture.

Hart, Missouri Farm Bureau board member Jason Kurtz and Bryant
Kagay with the Missouri Farm Bureau Young Farmer Program spoke with host Barry
Birr on the KFEQ Hotline recently.

Kurtz says the Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation does many things,
such as raise awareness of the importance of farming.

“The main mission statement of the foundation is that only 2% of
the population left on today’s farms must provide the necessary food,
resources, fiber for the rest of the 98% that do not live on the farm,” Kurtz
says “So, it is very important for us to keep people educated and keep
promoting agriculture.”

The foundation also sponsors the Young Farmer Program.

A member of the program, Bryant Kagay, says the program
encourages young people to take a stab at farming and explore creative ways to
begin an operation.

“One of the most popular seminars we had was on direct-marketing
beef,” Kagay explains. “So, rather than thinking you need to be this
large-scale, huge producer that takes a lot of capital to get started, well,
you can start small and direct-market the own beef you produce. It’s a way that
you can work within the ag industry, work within farming, within ranching, to
generate an income without some of the hurdles that would come with starting a
very large operation.”

Check in on July 16th at the Maysville High School
is at 8:30am with a driver’s meeting set for 9:30am. The Tractor Cruise leaves
the high at 10 o’clock. There will be a break for lunch at Tri County
Alternative Energy Museum in King City. The cruise will return to the Maysville
High School.

Click <a href="https://mofb.org/event/22tractorcruise/">HERE</a> for more information on the 2022 Tractor Cruise.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657222173131.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostAn annual Tractor Cruise is scheduled to leave Maysville High
School on the 16th, raising money for the Missouri Farm Bureau
Foundation for Agriculture.Former Missouri Farm Bureau board member Vernon Hart organized
the first Tractor Cruise in northwest Missouri in 2014. Hart says the cruise
doesn’t just raise money for the foundation, but also raises awareness about
agriculture at a time when farming is becoming more and more remote for most.“Back in the old days, 20 years ago, ‘Oh, my grandpa used to
farm,’ ‘Oh, my uncle farmed,’” Hart says of comments he hears from time to
time. “You’re getting further away from that every year, because the farmers
are fewer. They’re larger farmers. They’re still out there and maybe the larger
farmers don’t have as good a connection. People are seeing it as factory farms,
but they’re not, they’re still family farms.”The Tractor Cruise normally attracts about 75 drivers. Entry
fees are $35 for open tractors and $50 for cabs. The money raised benefits the
Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture.Hart, Missouri Farm Bureau board member Jason Kurtz and Bryant
Kagay with the Missouri Farm Bureau Young Farmer Program spoke with host Barry
Birr on the KFEQ Hotline recently.Kurtz says the Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation does many things,
such as raise awareness of the importance of farming.“The main mission statement of the foundation is that only 2% of
the population left on today’s farms must provide the necessary food,
resources, fiber for the rest of the 98% that do not live on the farm,” Kurtz
says “So, it is very important for us to keep people educated and keep
promoting agriculture.”The foundation also sponsors the Young Farmer Program.A member of the program, Bryant Kagay, says the program
encourages young people to take a stab at farming and explore creative ways to
begin an operation.“One of the most popular seminars we had was on direct-marketing
beef,” Kagay explains. “So, rather than thinking you need to be this
large-scale, huge producer that takes a lot of capital to get started, well,
you can start small and direct-market the own beef you produce. It’s a way that
you can work within the ag industry, work within farming, within ranching, to
generate an income without some of the hurdles that would come with starting a
very large operation.”Check in on July 16th at the Maysville High School
is at 8:30am with a driver’s meeting set for 9:30am. The Tractor Cruise leaves
the high at 10 o’clock. There will be a break for lunch at Tri County
Alternative Energy Museum in King City. The cruise will return to the Maysville
High School.Click <a href="https://mofb.org/event/22tractorcruise/">HERE</a> for more information on the 2022 Tractor Cruise.

Cruising in a tractor, raising awareness about agriculture set to begin at Maysville HS

LIVINGSTON COUNTY —A Missouri woman was injured in an accident just before 1a.m. Friday in Livingston County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2010 Ford Escape driven by Lesa R. Neal, 58, Meadville, was westbound on U.S. 36 five miles east of Chillicothe.

The car struck a stationary tire in the driving lane. The car traveled off the road, began to rotate, returned to the road and came to rest.

Livingston County ambulance transported Neal to Wright Memorial Hospital. She was properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

LIVINGSTON COUNTY —A Missouri woman was injured in an accident just before 1a.m. Friday in Livingston County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2010 Ford Escape driven by Lesa R. Neal, 58, Meadville, was westbound on U.S. 36 five miles east of Chillicothe.The car struck a stationary tire in the driving lane. The car traveled off the road, began to rotate, returned to the road and came to rest.Livingston County ambulance transported Neal to Wright Memorial Hospital. She was properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

Missouri woman injured after car strikes tire on the highway

RICHARDSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a northwest Missouri woman on multiple charges after an arrest.

Just after 10p.m. Wednesday, sheriff's deputies in Shubert, Nebraska, arrested&nbsp;&nbsp; 47-year-old Nicole Greene of Rock Port, Missouri, after they received a tip from a concerned citizen. 

Greene was arrested on a Felony Probation Revocation Warrant out of Missouri and an Otoe County Felony Warrant for Unauthorized use of a Finical Device $1500-$5000, according to the sheriff' s office.

Greene is being held in the Richardson County Jail.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657224414866.png" alt="Greene-photo Richardson Co." />
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 </figure>RICHARDSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a northwest Missouri woman on multiple charges after an arrest.Just after 10p.m. Wednesday, sheriff's deputies in Shubert, Nebraska, arrested&nbsp;&nbsp; 47-year-old Nicole Greene of Rock Port, Missouri, after they received a tip from a concerned citizen. Greene was arrested on a Felony Probation Revocation Warrant out of Missouri and an Otoe County Felony Warrant for Unauthorized use of a Finical Device $1500-$5000, according to the sheriff' s office.Greene is being held in the Richardson County Jail.

Tip leads to arrest of NW Missouri woman on a felony warrant

CALDWELL COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 2p.m. Thursday in Caldwell County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2021 Volvo semi driven by James Keane, 65, Des Plaines, IL., was eastbound on U.S. 36 a mile east of Cameron. The semi traveled to the shoulder of the road and overturned.

Cameron ambulance transported Keane to Cameron Regional Medical Center. He was properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

CALDWELL COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 2p.m. Thursday in Caldwell County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2021 Volvo semi driven by James Keane, 65, Des Plaines, IL., was eastbound on U.S. 36 a mile east of Cameron. The semi traveled to the shoulder of the road and overturned.Cameron ambulance transported Keane to Cameron Regional Medical Center. He was properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

Driver hospitalized after semi overturns

ATCHISON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect in connection with a domestic altercation at a residence 1200 Block of Kansas Avenue in Atchison.

On Wednesday, police arrested 41-year-old Richard D. Burge II of Atchison on requested charges of domestic battery, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.

Burge is being held on a $2500 bond, according to online jail records.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657200788078.png" alt="Burge-photo Atchison County" />
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 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect in connection with a domestic altercation at a residence 1200 Block of Kansas Avenue in Atchison.On Wednesday, police arrested 41-year-old Richard D. Burge II of Atchison on requested charges of domestic battery, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.Burge is being held on a $2500 bond, according to online jail records.

Kansas man jailed for alleged domestic battery

Increased gas and food prices have had an impact on families across the United States this year, including in northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas. The

 impacts are also being felt by Second Harvest Community Food Bank.

Beginning in August, Second Harvest will be conducting fewer Fresh Mobile Pantries each month. Second Harvest Food Bank CEO Chad Higdon says the agency has been trying to hold off on cutting back these mobile pantries for as long as possible.

"Basically, we've really been trying to do as much as we could with what we had," Higdon told St. Joseph Post. "The increased food cost, lower resources. I think we have a good plan just to continue to help people as much as we can going forward. It's just something we have to in order to work toward a balanced budget."

Starting next month, Mobile Food Pantries will no longer be at the R-O-C in St. Joseph, White Cloud, Braymer, Maryville, Lathrop, Elwood, Reserve, Bethany, Ludlow, Winston, Polo and Skidmore.

Higdon says there are partner agencies in each of these communities that can still help those in need.

"We still have partner agencies in every county that we serve," he said. "We're still continuing at least one mobile pantry in every county. So, there's still resources out there. It might just be you have to travel a little further. We know that's tough, too with the families who are struggling to put food on the table. That also means challenges for transportation."

Higdon says Second Harvest is still doing its best to reach out to the communities it serves to get donations during these hard times.

"We're out there trying to solicit donations and build support," he said. "If there is an opportunity to expand some of those and add some of those (mobile pantries) back, we'll do everything we can to bring in the resources to make that happen."

Second Harvest, which serves 19 counties in northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas, has posted on its Facebook page a list of resources and agencies they partner with in each town it serves as a way to help people who rely on the mobile pantries.

By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostIncreased gas and food prices have had an impact on families across the United States this year, including in northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas. The impacts are also being felt by Second Harvest Community Food Bank.Beginning in August, Second Harvest will be conducting fewer Fresh Mobile Pantries each month. Second Harvest Food Bank CEO Chad Higdon says the agency has been trying to hold off on cutting back these mobile pantries for as long as possible."Basically, we've really been trying to do as much as we could with what we had," Higdon told St. Joseph Post. "The increased food cost, lower resources. I think we have a good plan just to continue to help people as much as we can going forward. It's just something we have to in order to work toward a balanced budget."Starting next month, Mobile Food Pantries will no longer be at the R-O-C in St. Joseph, White Cloud, Braymer, Maryville, Lathrop, Elwood, Reserve, Bethany, Ludlow, Winston, Polo and Skidmore.Higdon says there are partner agencies in each of these communities that can still help those in need."We still have partner agencies in every county that we serve," he said. "We're still continuing at least one mobile pantry in every county. So, there's still resources out there. It might just be you have to travel a little further. We know that's tough, too with the families who are struggling to put food on the table. That also means challenges for transportation."Higdon says Second Harvest is still doing its best to reach out to the communities it serves to get donations during these hard times."We're out there trying to solicit donations and build support," he said. "If there is an opportunity to expand some of those and add some of those (mobile pantries) back, we'll do everything we can to bring in the resources to make that happen."Second Harvest, which serves 19 counties in northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas, has posted on its Facebook page a list of resources and agencies they partner with in each town it serves as a way to help people who rely on the mobile pantries.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D431415669029097%26set%3Da.217627850407881%26type%3D3&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="386" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

Second Harvest Food Bank reducing number of Fresh Mobile Food Pantries

The doors shut on the historic Trail Theatre in downtown St. Joseph back in 2007, but soon they will be reopening once more. &nbsp;

Owner of Mokaska Coffee Andy Montee alongside his mother and brother purchased the building in 2020 and are currently renovating the inside to open its doors again. &nbsp;

Montee says he has many memories of going to the Trail in its heyday with his mom and brother and those memories inspired him to reopen the theatre.&nbsp;

"It's something that I think a lot of people in this community have really great memories tied to it and I've been a part of kind of rebuilding the downtown St. Joe here and opening up my coffee business that I've been running for about five years now," Montee tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "And, it seemed like this would be something that I think a lot of people want and would also kind of be a great addition to all the other stuff that's happening downtown."&nbsp;

Montee says people can expect many different things at the Trail when it reopens. &nbsp;

"We are&nbsp;definitely&nbsp;going to have movies, we are ordering a projector now and we're kind of just waiting for that to come in," Montee says. "But, there's also a stage that we built in front of the screen, it's quite large, and we plan on having live music there, concerts as well as theatre performances."&nbsp;

He says the Trail will also have an open bar providing a club venue space for people to hang out. &nbsp;

Montee says the theatre has already had an impact downtown, with people already calling to help however they can. &nbsp;

"Whether it's when we open wanting to put on events there or wanting to assist us in the renovations and getting it back open, I think this is something that can just kind of be a real jewel for downtown," Montee proudly says. "It's right across from the visitor's bureau and it's one of these just really iconic buildings that you drive past and it's hard to look away from it."&nbsp;

The hope is the theatre will be open later this fall.&nbsp; Montee says all he is waiting for currently is some equipment to arrive that will be part of the reopening.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657207406612.jpeg" alt="The Trail Theatre closed it's doors in 2007, but soon it will be reopening under new ownership/Photo by Matt Pike" />
 <figcaption>The Trail Theatre closed it's doors in 2007, but soon it will be reopening under new ownership/Photo by Matt Pike</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKE&nbsp;St. Joseph Post&nbsp;The doors shut on the historic Trail Theatre in downtown St. Joseph back in 2007, but soon they will be reopening once more. &nbsp;Owner of Mokaska Coffee Andy Montee alongside his mother and brother purchased the building in 2020 and are currently renovating the inside to open its doors again. &nbsp;Montee says he has many memories of going to the Trail in its heyday with his mom and brother and those memories inspired him to reopen the theatre.&nbsp;"It's something that I think a lot of people in this community have really great memories tied to it and I've been a part of kind of rebuilding the downtown St. Joe here and opening up my coffee business that I've been running for about five years now," Montee tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "And, it seemed like this would be something that I think a lot of people want and would also kind of be a great addition to all the other stuff that's happening downtown."&nbsp;Montee says people can expect many different things at the Trail when it reopens. &nbsp;"We are&nbsp;definitely&nbsp;going to have movies, we are ordering a projector now and we're kind of just waiting for that to come in," Montee says. "But, there's also a stage that we built in front of the screen, it's quite large, and we plan on having live music there, concerts as well as theatre performances."&nbsp;He says the Trail will also have an open bar providing a club venue space for people to hang out. &nbsp;Montee says the theatre has already had an impact downtown, with people already calling to help however they can. &nbsp;"Whether it's when we open wanting to put on events there or wanting to assist us in the renovations and getting it back open, I think this is something that can just kind of be a real jewel for downtown," Montee proudly says. "It's right across from the visitor's bureau and it's one of these just really iconic buildings that you drive past and it's hard to look away from it."&nbsp;The hope is the theatre will be open later this fall.&nbsp; Montee says all he is waiting for currently is some equipment to arrive that will be part of the reopening.&nbsp;

Historic Trail Theatre in downtown St. Joseph hopes to reopen later this year

Overnight storms have caused flash flooding and power outages
in St. Joseph and throughout the Midland Empire.

St. Joseph police caution motorists to watch for flash flooding
over streets. Faraon Street from 31st to the Belt Highway had water
over the road earlier this morning.

Evergy reports slightly more than 1,000 St. Joseph
customers are without power this morning. Scattered outages have been reported
in Savannah, Mound City, the White Cloud/Oregon area, Stewartsville, and parts
of Doniphan County, Kansas.

A transformer blew overnight, knocking out power in much of south St. Joseph.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostOvernight storms have caused flash flooding and power outages
in St. Joseph and throughout the Midland Empire.St. Joseph police caution motorists to watch for flash flooding
over streets. Faraon Street from 31st to the Belt Highway had water
over the road earlier this morning.Evergy reports slightly more than 1,000 St. Joseph
customers are without power this morning. Scattered outages have been reported
in Savannah, Mound City, the White Cloud/Oregon area, Stewartsville, and parts
of Doniphan County, Kansas.A transformer blew overnight, knocking out power in much of south St. Joseph.

Storms overnight flood St. Joseph streets, cause power outages throughout area

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported six traffic fatalities statewide during the Independence Day holiday period. Locally, Troop H in northwest Missouri saw zero.&nbsp;

Seargent Shane Hux with Troop H says the numbers are truly unusual to see, but they are numbers the patrol strives for. &nbsp;

"You know, anytime there's a traffic crash if we just get property damage as a result of that crash, that's the ultimate goal," Hux tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "Rather than sending people to the hospital because they're injured or even a fatality that's what we try to steer away from and that's our goal here at Troop H."&nbsp;

Hux says the number of drivers increasing during the holiday happened as expected. &nbsp;

"Anytime during the four major holidays throughout the year there's always that increase in traffic and there was no exception to it this year there was still a lot of vehicles out there on the road," Hux says.&nbsp;

Troop H reports 23 arrests overall, eight for driving intoxicated and 15 for drug violations.&nbsp; The patrol issued 184 tickets, 353 warnings, and assisted 33 drivers.&nbsp;

Statewide the patrol reports 285 traffic crashes which resulted in those six fatalities as well as 107 injuries.&nbsp;

Few boat accidents were seen statewide by the patrol while none were seen locally.&nbsp; There was one drowning though. &nbsp;

"Statewide there was 11 boating crashes with five injuries and zero fatalities, one person did drown over the holiday weekend that was down at the Meremac River," Hux says. "But nothing here in Troop H, the marine operations did not investigate any boat crashes or any drowning incidents."&nbsp;

By MATT PIKE&nbsp;St. Joseph Post&nbsp;The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported six traffic fatalities statewide during the Independence Day holiday period. Locally, Troop H in northwest Missouri saw zero.&nbsp;Seargent Shane Hux with Troop H says the numbers are truly unusual to see, but they are numbers the patrol strives for. &nbsp;"You know, anytime there's a traffic crash if we just get property damage as a result of that crash, that's the ultimate goal," Hux tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "Rather than sending people to the hospital because they're injured or even a fatality that's what we try to steer away from and that's our goal here at Troop H."&nbsp;Hux says the number of drivers increasing during the holiday happened as expected. &nbsp;"Anytime during the four major holidays throughout the year there's always that increase in traffic and there was no exception to it this year there was still a lot of vehicles out there on the road," Hux says.&nbsp;Troop H reports 23 arrests overall, eight for driving intoxicated and 15 for drug violations.&nbsp; The patrol issued 184 tickets, 353 warnings, and assisted 33 drivers.&nbsp;Statewide the patrol reports 285 traffic crashes which resulted in those six fatalities as well as 107 injuries.&nbsp;Few boat accidents were seen statewide by the patrol while none were seen locally.&nbsp; There was one drowning though. &nbsp;"Statewide there was 11 boating crashes with five injuries and zero fatalities, one person did drown over the holiday weekend that was down at the Meremac River," Hux says. "But nothing here in Troop H, the marine operations did not investigate any boat crashes or any drowning incidents."&nbsp;

Patrol reports six Independence Day fatalities statewide, none in Troop H

It's been nearly a year since St. Joseph voters overwhelmingly showed their support for a half-cent sales tax increase to go toward major improvements for the city's parks and recreation facilities.

St. Joseph parks director Chuck Kempf says one of the first projects on the list that's practically done now was repairing the roof at the Missouri Theater downtown.

"That's actually, probably, one of the first projects that we were able to get initiated," Kempf said. "It needed to be. We were suffering from some damage on the inside of the theater because of the problems with the roof. So, we tried to push that project forward."

The half-cent sales tax increase, <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/4a0428f3-e8c4-49e3-97e7-8348436b2d45">approved by more than 70 percent of city voters last August</a>, is expected to generate $50-60 million before it sunsets in 10 years.

One of the biggest projects on the list in terms of cost is the renovation and restoration of the Krug Park Amphitheater, which is expected to cost around $12 million on its own. Kempf says that project is multi-layered.

"A lot of design, a lot of engineering, a lot of factors to take into account with Krug Park," he said. "The ADA issues, safety issues. The historical (aspect), you know there's a lot of factors that will kind of clash a little bit when we're working on that one. So, we want to make sure we have the right people involved."

Kempf says one of the biggest immediate needs was ordering equipment, and he says about half of what they ordered has arrived.

"We did get two utility vehicles delivered (last week) for the ballfield maintenance," he said. "We're waiting on a trash truck and several mowers. We're still waiting on 5-6 mowers to be delivered. Then, we'll start ordering more equipment once we get our bank account built back up again."

The parks department is set to receive $4.2 million worth of new equipment in all. Other major projects include a new Aquatic Park Lap Pool and Northside Splash Park. Kempf says the lap pool project is entering its design phase.

"We've had some surveys done and our next step is to assign a design professional," he said. "Instead of being like an architect, it'll probably be an engineering firm that will lead that process."

Kempf says there's still a long way to go, particularly on the bigger projects, but he's happy to see these long-needed improvements and projects come to fruition.

"There's a lot of good stuff going on," Kempf said optimistically. "You really kind of just want to keep the community working together and everybody heading in the same direction and understanding the importance of these types of facilities and these types of events. It's great for the community."

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657132682781.jpeg" alt="Aquatic Park. Courtesy city of St. Joseph." />
 <figcaption>Aquatic Park. Courtesy city of St. Joseph.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostIt's been nearly a year since St. Joseph voters overwhelmingly showed their support for a half-cent sales tax increase to go toward major improvements for the city's parks and recreation facilities.St. Joseph parks director Chuck Kempf says one of the first projects on the list that's practically done now was repairing the roof at the Missouri Theater downtown."That's actually, probably, one of the first projects that we were able to get initiated," Kempf said. "It needed to be. We were suffering from some damage on the inside of the theater because of the problems with the roof. So, we tried to push that project forward."The half-cent sales tax increase, <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/4a0428f3-e8c4-49e3-97e7-8348436b2d45">approved by more than 70 percent of city voters last August</a>, is expected to generate $50-60 million before it sunsets in 10 years.One of the biggest projects on the list in terms of cost is the renovation and restoration of the Krug Park Amphitheater, which is expected to cost around $12 million on its own. Kempf says that project is multi-layered."A lot of design, a lot of engineering, a lot of factors to take into account with Krug Park," he said. "The ADA issues, safety issues. The historical (aspect), you know there's a lot of factors that will kind of clash a little bit when we're working on that one. So, we want to make sure we have the right people involved."Kempf says one of the biggest immediate needs was ordering equipment, and he says about half of what they ordered has arrived."We did get two utility vehicles delivered (last week) for the ballfield maintenance," he said. "We're waiting on a trash truck and several mowers. We're still waiting on 5-6 mowers to be delivered. Then, we'll start ordering more equipment once we get our bank account built back up again."The parks department is set to receive $4.2 million worth of new equipment in all. Other major projects include a new Aquatic Park Lap Pool and Northside Splash Park. Kempf says the lap pool project is entering its design phase."We've had some surveys done and our next step is to assign a design professional," he said. "Instead of being like an architect, it'll probably be an engineering firm that will lead that process."Kempf says there's still a long way to go, particularly on the bigger projects, but he's happy to see these long-needed improvements and projects come to fruition."There's a lot of good stuff going on," Kempf said optimistically. "You really kind of just want to keep the community working together and everybody heading in the same direction and understanding the importance of these types of facilities and these types of events. It's great for the community."You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

St. Joseph Parks Department seeing progress after parks tax passage last year

Missouri lawmakers will be returning to Jefferson City this
year to consider a tax cut proposal by Gov. Mike Parson.

Parson proposed a change in the state income tax structure
after vetoing a measure approved by the legislature that would have given most
Missouri residents $500 tax rebates.

Sen. Dan Hegeman of Cosby, the Senate Appropriations Committee
chair, says he favored sending the checks to Missourians, but is open to the
broader tax cut proposal.

“It’s always good to be able to give taxpayers some of their
money back and this was one way we could do that,” Hegeman tells KFEQ/St.
Joseph Post. “I’m happy that we would be looking at that opportunity to
continue to try to give taxpayers their money back, but the governor I think would
like to kind of flatten the tax system a little bit more and also look for a
more permanent way of decreasing taxes.”

Still, Hegeman says he favored writing Missouri residents a
check.

“I actually sponsored the amendment on the Senate side,”
Hegeman says. “I was fine with moving forward on that, but I can understand why
the governor would rather have a more permanent tax cut and I’m fine with that
as well.”

The General Assembly proposed giving a one-time tax credit of
$500 to individuals and $1,000 to couples. The refunds would have gone to
taxpayers earning less than $150,000 a year and couples with a combined income
of under $300,000 annually. Parson vetoed the measure, saying it would leave
out some Missourians. He advocates a cut in the state income tax.

“I think what we’re looking at and the governor has kind of implied
this in some of the media that I’ve seen is flattening the system out, maybe
reducing some of the tax brackets, and also making a more permanent tax cut
that all citizens can enjoy,” Hegeman says.

Hegeman says Parson, a fellow Republican, hasn’t provided many
details of his proposal. The governor has stated he wants to cut the percentage
most Missourians pay in state income taxes, from 5.4% to around 4.7%. He plans
to call lawmakers back to Jefferson City to consider the tax cut proposal.

No date for a special session has been set. The Legislature is
scheduled to return in early September for the annual veto session. Special
sessions traditionally run concurrent with the veto session.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostMissouri lawmakers will be returning to Jefferson City this
year to consider a tax cut proposal by Gov. Mike Parson.Parson proposed a change in the state income tax structure
after vetoing a measure approved by the legislature that would have given most
Missouri residents $500 tax rebates.Sen. Dan Hegeman of Cosby, the Senate Appropriations Committee
chair, says he favored sending the checks to Missourians, but is open to the
broader tax cut proposal.“It’s always good to be able to give taxpayers some of their
money back and this was one way we could do that,” Hegeman tells KFEQ/St.
Joseph Post. “I’m happy that we would be looking at that opportunity to
continue to try to give taxpayers their money back, but the governor I think would
like to kind of flatten the tax system a little bit more and also look for a
more permanent way of decreasing taxes.”Still, Hegeman says he favored writing Missouri residents a
check.“I actually sponsored the amendment on the Senate side,”
Hegeman says. “I was fine with moving forward on that, but I can understand why
the governor would rather have a more permanent tax cut and I’m fine with that
as well.”The General Assembly proposed giving a one-time tax credit of
$500 to individuals and $1,000 to couples. The refunds would have gone to
taxpayers earning less than $150,000 a year and couples with a combined income
of under $300,000 annually. Parson vetoed the measure, saying it would leave
out some Missourians. He advocates a cut in the state income tax.“I think what we’re looking at and the governor has kind of implied
this in some of the media that I’ve seen is flattening the system out, maybe
reducing some of the tax brackets, and also making a more permanent tax cut
that all citizens can enjoy,” Hegeman says.Hegeman says Parson, a fellow Republican, hasn’t provided many
details of his proposal. The governor has stated he wants to cut the percentage
most Missourians pay in state income taxes, from 5.4% to around 4.7%. He plans
to call lawmakers back to Jefferson City to consider the tax cut proposal.No date for a special session has been set. The Legislature is
scheduled to return in early September for the annual veto session. Special
sessions traditionally run concurrent with the veto session.

Missouri lawmakers to return to Jefferson City to consider tax cut

An annual festival in Gower will celebrate and show off what makes small town life special.  

The 48th annual Gower Days will be held this weekend at the Gower City Park.  

Organizer Chip Holman says what makes Gower so special is simply the people that live there 

"The community, the school, the preachers like Randy and Seth at the Gower Baptist Church, it's the people," Holman tells KFEQ Hotline host Barry Birr. "I'm a transplant and Randy's a transplant, when you get there, you're welcome, it's the people." 

Fellow organizer Randy Frye says they work hard to bring in local vendors and talent to show off the vibe of the Gower community 

"It's really important for us to be advocates for the culture and just the great life that small town Missouri offers," Frye says.  

Gower Days will begin on Thursday with the Gower Days Pageant at 7pm at the Gower Christian Church.   

The opening ceremonies of the event will be on Friday at 6pm. And this year, something new will be at the festival. 

Holman says this year they are welcoming the Los Moralitos Circus performers 

"It's a circus, it's the acrobatic side of the circus and also a little humor to it as well, they're going to be doing six performances throughout the weekend starting with the one on Friday night at nine," Holman says. "It's free, that's the great thing, is people can come from all over and watch the circus again, free." 

Following the opening performance on Friday there will be three shows on Saturday, and two on Sunday. 

The festival will run Friday through Sunday featuring many local vendors and musicians. And on the last day, even more local talent will be shown.  

Holman says the Gower Has Talent Variety Show on Sunday will feature many different types of local talent. 

"It's going to be a lot of fun, we'll have some kids sign up to do different types of talent acts, whether it be comedy, or musicians, or maybe even magic, you're never sure so we tagged variety show onto that but it should be a lot of fun," Holman explains. 

You can find a full schedule of events on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gowerdays">Gower Days Facebook page</a>.

By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post An annual festival in Gower will celebrate and show off what makes small town life special. The 48th annual Gower Days will be held this weekend at the Gower City Park. Organizer Chip Holman says what makes Gower so special is simply the people that live there "The community, the school, the preachers like Randy and Seth at the Gower Baptist Church, it's the people," Holman tells KFEQ Hotline host Barry Birr. "I'm a transplant and Randy's a transplant, when you get there, you're welcome, it's the people." Fellow organizer Randy Frye says they work hard to bring in local vendors and talent to show off the vibe of the Gower community "It's really important for us to be advocates for the culture and just the great life that small town Missouri offers," Frye says. Gower Days will begin on Thursday with the Gower Days Pageant at 7pm at the Gower Christian Church. The opening ceremonies of the event will be on Friday at 6pm. And this year, something new will be at the festival. Holman says this year they are welcoming the Los Moralitos Circus performers "It's a circus, it's the acrobatic side of the circus and also a little humor to it as well, they're going to be doing six performances throughout the weekend starting with the one on Friday night at nine," Holman says. "It's free, that's the great thing, is people can come from all over and watch the circus again, free." Following the opening performance on Friday there will be three shows on Saturday, and two on Sunday. The festival will run Friday through Sunday featuring many local vendors and musicians. And on the last day, even more local talent will be shown. Holman says the Gower Has Talent Variety Show on Sunday will feature many different types of local talent. "It's going to be a lot of fun, we'll have some kids sign up to do different types of talent acts, whether it be comedy, or musicians, or maybe even magic, you're never sure so we tagged variety show onto that but it should be a lot of fun," Holman explains. You can find a full schedule of events on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gowerdays">Gower Days Facebook page</a>.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657120263855.jpeg" alt="Schedule of events for Gower Days 2022/ Photo provided by Chip Holman" />
 <figcaption>Schedule of events for Gower Days 2022/ Photo provided by Chip Holman</figcaption>
 </figure>

Celebrate small town life at the 48th annual Gower Days festival this weekend

ATCHISON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a vehicle theft that led to a high-speed chase.

Just after&nbsp;10:30a.m. on Tuesday, police in Atchison, Kansas were notified that a stolen 2012 Ford 250 two tone brown truck, that had been reported stolen to the Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Department on Monday, was headed towards the city of Atchison, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.

A Kansas Highway Patrol trooper reported he was in pursuit of this stolen truck southwest of Atchison. This pursuit continued west of Atchison and eventually the trooper lost sight of the fleeing truck.

Authorities later saw the vehicle near 17th and Country Club Road.&nbsp; The truck went southbound on 17th Street, across Main Street to Chestnut Street, left the roadway and struck a residence in the 1700 block Chestnut, according to Wilson.

The truck continued to 18th and Main, traveled west on Main, came back into Atchison headed eastbound on Main Street, struck a moving vehicle at 14th and Main and a second moving vehicle at 10th and Main. The truck continued to 4th and U.S.59 where it crossed the Amelia Earhart bridge into Missouri.

Police recovered the truck later on Monday on Old Highway Road adjacent to Highway 45, just south of Sugar Lake.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Atchison Police Department and the Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Department have a joint investigation underway as leads are being followed in an attempt to make an arrest.

ATCHISON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a vehicle theft that led to a high-speed chase.Just after&nbsp;10:30a.m. on Tuesday, police in Atchison, Kansas were notified that a stolen 2012 Ford 250 two tone brown truck, that had been reported stolen to the Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Department on Monday, was headed towards the city of Atchison, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.A Kansas Highway Patrol trooper reported he was in pursuit of this stolen truck southwest of Atchison. This pursuit continued west of Atchison and eventually the trooper lost sight of the fleeing truck.Authorities later saw the vehicle near 17th and Country Club Road.&nbsp; The truck went southbound on 17th Street, across Main Street to Chestnut Street, left the roadway and struck a residence in the 1700 block Chestnut, according to Wilson.The truck continued to 18th and Main, traveled west on Main, came back into Atchison headed eastbound on Main Street, struck a moving vehicle at 14th and Main and a second moving vehicle at 10th and Main. The truck continued to 4th and U.S.59 where it crossed the Amelia Earhart bridge into Missouri.Police recovered the truck later on Monday on Old Highway Road adjacent to Highway 45, just south of Sugar Lake.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Atchison Police Department and the Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Department have a joint investigation underway as leads are being followed in an attempt to make an arrest.

Police search for suspect, recover stolen truck after 2-state chase 

ATCHISON COUNTY, Mo., —One person was injured in an accident just before 11p.m. Tuesday in Atchison County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported 2004 Peterbilt semi driven by Charles E. Janzen, 49, Hampton, Nebraska, was southbound on Interstate 29 five miles north of Rock Port.

The driver fell asleep. The semi traveled off the road, became airborne, struck the ground and came to rest off the west side of I-29.&nbsp;

Atchison-Holt EMS transported Janzen to Fairfax Hospital. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the&nbsp; MSHP.

ATCHISON COUNTY, Mo., —One person was injured in an accident just before 11p.m. Tuesday in Atchison County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported 2004 Peterbilt semi driven by Charles E. Janzen, 49, Hampton, Nebraska, was southbound on Interstate 29 five miles north of Rock Port.The driver fell asleep. The semi traveled off the road, became airborne, struck the ground and came to rest off the west side of I-29.&nbsp;Atchison-Holt EMS transported Janzen to Fairfax Hospital. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the&nbsp; MSHP.

Semi driver hospitalized after he falls asleep at the wheel

Abe Forney has been named as the full-time director of the Public Works &amp; Transportation Department for the City of St. Joseph after serving in the role on an interim basis since early May.

Forney is the airport manager of Rosecrans Memorial Airport, and has been a division head for the public works department for the past nine years.

City officials said in a press release that Forney's role as a division head, interacting with other department divisions provides him with extensive knowledge and will provide for a smooth transition.

Forney’s appointment is effective immediately and his annual salary will be $125,000.

Forney has served as airport manager at Rosecrans for the past nine years.&nbsp;

By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostAbe Forney has been named as the full-time director of the Public Works &amp; Transportation Department for the City of St. Joseph after serving in the role on an interim basis since early May.Forney is the airport manager of Rosecrans Memorial Airport, and has been a division head for the public works department for the past nine years.City officials said in a press release that Forney's role as a division head, interacting with other department divisions provides him with extensive knowledge and will provide for a smooth transition.Forney’s appointment is effective immediately and his annual salary will be $125,000.Forney has served as airport manager at Rosecrans for the past nine years.&nbsp;

Abe Forney named director of public works and transportation in St. Joseph

St. Joseph School Superintendent Gabe Edgar is busy, very
busy, as he takes over his duties officially.

Edgar, who began officially on the 1st, says the
first order of business is to get on top of his priorities.

“I feel like in the St. Joseph School District we have a dart
board on the wall and we have about 140 darts in that dart board and we need to
back off 135 of those and prioritize,” Edgar tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post.

Communication is the top priority, both internal and external.

Edgar first plans to work on internal communication, getting
his administration’s message across to district teachers and staff. Then, he
will work on communicating with the public.

“We want the community to understand we can make a difference
and we can make the school district better, but we can’t do it by ourselves,”
Edgar says.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657040861642.jpeg" alt="St. Joseph School Superintendent Gabe Edgar/file photo" />
 <figcaption>St. Joseph School Superintendent Gabe Edgar/file photo</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostSt. Joseph School Superintendent Gabe Edgar is busy, very
busy, as he takes over his duties officially.Edgar, who began officially on the 1st, says the
first order of business is to get on top of his priorities.“I feel like in the St. Joseph School District we have a dart
board on the wall and we have about 140 darts in that dart board and we need to
back off 135 of those and prioritize,” Edgar tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post.Communication is the top priority, both internal and external.Edgar first plans to work on internal communication, getting
his administration’s message across to district teachers and staff. Then, he
will work on communicating with the public.“We want the community to understand we can make a difference
and we can make the school district better, but we can’t do it by ourselves,”
Edgar says.Edgar has been with the St. Joseph School District for four
years, serving as the Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations.Edgar says communication has to improve, both with district
employees and with the community.“I think it’s all about one thing. It’s still about
relationships,” Edgar says. “That’s one thing my leadership style is built
around, it’s building relationships. I’ve done that for four years. I plan on
continuing to do that. I think it’s important if you want the community to
support the school district you have to build relationships with the community.”The St. Joseph School District has been busy filling open
positions. It had 52 teaching positions open at the end of the last school
year. Edgar says most of those positions have been filled.“I do think that we’re going to be able to fill all of our
elementary positions,” according to Edgar. “We’re going to be able to fill all
of our middle school, high school positions; outside of special education. We
still have some concerns there in the area of special education.”Edgar says it has become difficult for all school districts to
find qualified special education teachers and the paraprofessionals who assist
them. The district also is seeking to fill 25 staff positions that remain open.Now officially the superintendent, Edgar is excited about the
possibilities before him.“There’s a lot of opportunity here in St. Joseph,” Edgar says.
“There’s a lot of opportunity not only within the school district, but there’s
a lot of opportunity within the community itself. I just hope people give us a
chance. We’re going to do our job to make a difference every single day.”Edgar succeeds Doug Van Zyl who left for a similar position in
his home state of Minnesota. Edgar and Van Zyl came to the St. Joseph School
District at the same time four years ago.