After taking a year off due to COVID-19, the Apple Blossom Parade is a go in St. Joseph for 2021.

The parade is set for Saturday, May 1 and will start at 9:30 a.m. at the corner of Frederick and Ashland Avenue and end in downtown near the area of 4th and Felix.

Ken Rosenauer, a longtime Apple Blossom Festival volunteer, says after the Ancient Order of Hibernians were able to have their St. Patrick's Day parade in St. Joseph last month, he knew that having the Apple Blossom parade back this year could be another step toward normalcy.

"The bottom line is we wanted to make sure we came back this year the first chance we could," Rosenauer said on KFEQ's The Hotline with Barry Birr. "Everybody, I don't care who you talk to, wants to get back to normal. Normal come the first Saturday of May is the Apple Blossom parade."

The Apple Blossom Festival won't quite be at full speed yet this year. While the parade is a go, the BBQ and pageant have both been canceled due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns. Even with those limitations, Rosenauer says parade goers will have an enjoyable time.

"There's still plenty of things for folks to do outside safely," he said. "We know we're trimmed back a bit, but we're coming back and we're hoping we come back next year as strong as ever."

The parade is free to attend, and there are around 50 float entries this year. The floats will be decorated with the theme "Telling our Stories."

The first Apple Blossom Parade and Festival in St. Joseph took place back in 1924, and has gone on continuously with the exception of the 2020 COVID shutdown.

Rosenauer says the parade and festival brings about a sense of springtime optimism and cheer, and he believes that's why the tradition has carried on for so long.

"The folks who participate in the parade and those who come out to watch the parade know there's that sense of rebirth and regrowth," Rosenauer said, "and good things coming just down the road. I think that's why we continue to do what we do."

By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostAfter taking a year off due to COVID-19, the Apple Blossom Parade is a go in St. Joseph for 2021.The parade is set for Saturday, May 1 and will start at 9:30 a.m. at the corner of Frederick and Ashland Avenue and end in downtown near the area of 4th and Felix.Ken Rosenauer, a longtime Apple Blossom Festival volunteer, says after the Ancient Order of Hibernians were able to have their St. Patrick's Day parade in St. Joseph last month, he knew that having the Apple Blossom parade back this year could be another step toward normalcy."The bottom line is we wanted to make sure we came back this year the first chance we could," Rosenauer said on KFEQ's The Hotline with Barry Birr. "Everybody, I don't care who you talk to, wants to get back to normal. Normal come the first Saturday of May is the Apple Blossom parade."The Apple Blossom Festival won't quite be at full speed yet this year. While the parade is a go, the BBQ and pageant have both been canceled due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns. Even with those limitations, Rosenauer says parade goers will have an enjoyable time."There's still plenty of things for folks to do outside safely," he said. "We know we're trimmed back a bit, but we're coming back and we're hoping we come back next year as strong as ever."The parade is free to attend, and there are around 50 float entries this year. The floats will be decorated with the theme "Telling our Stories."The first Apple Blossom Parade and Festival in St. Joseph took place back in 1924, and has gone on continuously with the exception of the 2020 COVID shutdown.Rosenauer says the parade and festival brings about a sense of springtime optimism and cheer, and he believes that's why the tradition has carried on for so long."The folks who participate in the parade and those who come out to watch the parade know there's that sense of rebirth and regrowth," Rosenauer said, "and good things coming just down the road. I think that's why we continue to do what we do."<figure>
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Apple Blossom Parade returning to St. Joseph this weekend

Buchanan County has seen a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases, and this has health officials urging people to get vaccinated.

St. Joseph health officials report 34 new cases in the last two days - 14 Tuesday and 20 on Wednesday - the highest daily case totals in at least a month.

While the county’s positivity rate is just 2.8 percent over the last week, St. Joseph Health Department spokeswoman Stephanie Malita says they’re watching the numbers carefully.

"We'll see if people start to pay attention to these numbers and respond by getting vaccinated," she said."

Buchanan County’s case total now stands at 10,378. Officials also learned Wednesday of a previously unreported COVID-19 related death in the county. The victim was a woman in her 40s who died in February. The Buchanan County death toll now stands at 181.

&nbsp;Over 16,000 people have initiated vaccination in Buchanan County for a vaccination rate of 18.5 percent - well behind the statewide rate of 37.1 percent.

"We would love to see our (vaccination) percentages a lot higher than they are at this rate," Malita said. "I'll be curious to see if the infection rates impact that, because we're starting to see those numbers go up again. We're having more positive test results. These are just the last couple of days, but these are trend lines that we watch."

While numerous pharmacies across St. Joseph are now offering the vaccine, Malita says a mass clinic at Civic Arena next week will provide a great opportunity for people to get a vaccine if they haven’t yet.

"Our hope is that we'll see a good response," Malita said, "and have people sign up and get vaccinated. If we have that, then we'll add more dates."

The clinic is set for Tuesday, May 4 with the second dose clinic slated for June 3. People can schedule an appointment by calling the St. Joseph Health Department at 816-271-4636, or by <a href="https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/6270244045251540109/false#/invitation">clicking this link</a>.

By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostBuchanan County has seen a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases, and this has health officials urging people to get vaccinated.St. Joseph health officials report 34 new cases in the last two days - 14 Tuesday and 20 on Wednesday - the highest daily case totals in at least a month.While the county’s positivity rate is just 2.8 percent over the last week, St. Joseph Health Department spokeswoman Stephanie Malita says they’re watching the numbers carefully."We'll see if people start to pay attention to these numbers and respond by getting vaccinated," she said."Buchanan County’s case total now stands at 10,378. Officials also learned Wednesday of a previously unreported COVID-19 related death in the county. The victim was a woman in her 40s who died in February. The Buchanan County death toll now stands at 181.&nbsp;Over 16,000 people have initiated vaccination in Buchanan County for a vaccination rate of 18.5 percent - well behind the statewide rate of 37.1 percent."We would love to see our (vaccination) percentages a lot higher than they are at this rate," Malita said. "I'll be curious to see if the infection rates impact that, because we're starting to see those numbers go up again. We're having more positive test results. These are just the last couple of days, but these are trend lines that we watch."While numerous pharmacies across St. Joseph are now offering the vaccine, Malita says a mass clinic at Civic Arena next week will provide a great opportunity for people to get a vaccine if they haven’t yet."Our hope is that we'll see a good response," Malita said, "and have people sign up and get vaccinated. If we have that, then we'll add more dates."The clinic is set for Tuesday, May 4 with the second dose clinic slated for June 3. People can schedule an appointment by calling the St. Joseph Health Department at 816-271-4636, or by <a href="https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/6270244045251540109/false#/invitation">clicking this link</a>.

St. Joseph health officials eyeing recent uptick in local COVID cases

A St. Joseph man is accused of assault, with peanuts.

The Camden County Prosecutor has charged 27-year-old Jacob
Andes with assault, claiming Andes knew his mother’s boyfriend had a peanut
allergy and put peanuts in the victim’s coffee, laundry soap, and even
underwear drawer.

The Camden County Sheriff’s Department says in a news release
that Andes admitted to putting peanuts in the victim’s house.

Thank you to KTKS, Lake of the Ozarks, for help with this story.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA St. Joseph man is accused of assault, with peanuts.The Camden County Prosecutor has charged 27-year-old Jacob
Andes with assault, claiming Andes knew his mother’s boyfriend had a peanut
allergy and put peanuts in the victim’s coffee, laundry soap, and even
underwear drawer.The Camden County Sheriff’s Department says in a news release
that Andes admitted to putting peanuts in the victim’s house.Thank you to KTKS, Lake of the Ozarks, for help with this story.

St. Joseph man accused of assault...with peanuts

The city of St. Joseph has announced that masks will be required this weekend at the Sound of Speed Airshow at Rosecrans Memorial Airport.

The show is put on by the 139th Airlift Wing, which is a&nbsp;federal military installation and is subject to an Executive Order signed on January 20, ordering that masks be worn on all federal property until directed otherwise by the federal government.

The air show takes place this Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days.

Anyone who plans on attending the airshow and Open House will need to present a free general admission ticket, which can be downloaded at stjairshow.com.

The Sound of Speed Airshow is the first airshow to take place in the United States since the start of COVID-19. The event typically draws thousands of people across several states.

By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostThe city of St. Joseph has announced that masks will be required this weekend at the Sound of Speed Airshow at Rosecrans Memorial Airport.The show is put on by the 139th Airlift Wing, which is a&nbsp;federal military installation and is subject to an Executive Order signed on January 20, ordering that masks be worn on all federal property until directed otherwise by the federal government.The air show takes place this Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days.Anyone who plans on attending the airshow and Open House will need to present a free general admission ticket, which can be downloaded at stjairshow.com.The Sound of Speed Airshow is the first airshow to take place in the United States since the start of COVID-19. The event typically draws thousands of people across several states.<figure>
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Masks will be required at Sound of Speed Airshow this weekend

St. Joseph residents want the city to focus on the basics.

At least, that’s according to the latest survey of Buchanan
County residents conducted for the St. Joseph Community Alliance.

“I always look at survey results such as these as an
opportunity,” Community Alliance Director Tama Wagner tells St. Joseph Post. “Clearly,
there are places I wish we were doing better, but what the survey does, it
gives us a roadmap for how to improve and what to improve.”

The survey of more than 700 Buchanan County residents
indicates they want the city to focus on maintenance of streets as well as providing
support for fire and police. Those responding also indicate support to address
homelessness and efforts to revitalize older neighborhoods.

Survey respondents cited three main reasons for living in St.
Joseph:&nbsp; safety and security, the cost of
living, and living near family and friends. The most important issues facing
St. Joseph, according to survey respondents, are public safety, jobs, and
education.

Wagner says the survey results will be used by the Imagine St.
Joseph 2040 Plan to concentrate on plans for the future.

“We do look at this survey in specifics to St. Joseph and it
gives us a good idea what we need to work on in the community itself, because
they’re issues specific to us,” Wagner says.

Wagner says, overall, the survey results do not come as a
surprise.

“There’s a reason it’s called the <a href="https://imaginestjoseph2040.com/">Imagine St. Joseph 2040
Plan</a>. It’s a long-range plan,” Wagner says. “These issues didn’t occur
overnight. The solutions won’t occur overnight. But, we have good feedback from
the community. We have the right people around the table to address these
issues and we have a plan to move forward.”

The survey was conducted by mail and online, sent to randomly
selected households in both St. Joseph and Buchanan County with a confidence
level of 95%, according to St. Joseph Community Alliance.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostSt. Joseph residents want the city to focus on the basics.At least, that’s according to the latest survey of Buchanan
County residents conducted for the St. Joseph Community Alliance.“I always look at survey results such as these as an
opportunity,” Community Alliance Director Tama Wagner tells St. Joseph Post. “Clearly,
there are places I wish we were doing better, but what the survey does, it
gives us a roadmap for how to improve and what to improve.”The survey of more than 700 Buchanan County residents
indicates they want the city to focus on maintenance of streets as well as providing
support for fire and police. Those responding also indicate support to address
homelessness and efforts to revitalize older neighborhoods.Survey respondents cited three main reasons for living in St.
Joseph:&nbsp; safety and security, the cost of
living, and living near family and friends. The most important issues facing
St. Joseph, according to survey respondents, are public safety, jobs, and
education.Wagner says the survey results will be used by the Imagine St.
Joseph 2040 Plan to concentrate on plans for the future.“We do look at this survey in specifics to St. Joseph and it
gives us a good idea what we need to work on in the community itself, because
they’re issues specific to us,” Wagner says.Wagner says, overall, the survey results do not come as a
surprise.“There’s a reason it’s called the <a href="https://imaginestjoseph2040.com/">Imagine St. Joseph 2040
Plan</a>. It’s a long-range plan,” Wagner says. “These issues didn’t occur
overnight. The solutions won’t occur overnight. But, we have good feedback from
the community. We have the right people around the table to address these
issues and we have a plan to move forward.”The survey was conducted by mail and online, sent to randomly
selected households in both St. Joseph and Buchanan County with a confidence
level of 95%, according to St. Joseph Community Alliance.

St. Joseph residents get back to basics in latest Community Alliance survey

The Sound of Speed Airshow this weekend at Rosecrans Memorial Airport in St. Joseph will also serve as a fundraiser close to the 139th&nbsp;Airlift Wing’s heart.&nbsp;

It’s called <a href="https://www.kickbackforcody.org/">Kickback for Cody</a> which raises money to promote&nbsp;organ donations and more.&nbsp;

Captain Owen Compton with the Air National Guard 139th&nbsp;says Kick Back for Cody is an organization founded by his family.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Cody Harter was a loadmaster with the 180th&nbsp;Airlift Squadron&nbsp;who was&nbsp;tragically&nbsp;taken from us about 3 years&nbsp;ago and this organization is one that our airshow felt very worthy&nbsp;of partnering with,” Compton tells St. Joseph Post.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Compton says&nbsp;it's going to be a Cross-Fit style challenge event.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“It’s going to be a great workout and it’s going to be a good time and the proceeds go&nbsp;back to the Kick Back for Cody&nbsp;organization,” says Compton.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kickback for Cody is an organization raising money to promote education for organ donation, education on road rage, and annual scholarships.&nbsp;The fee to enter the Cross-Fit fundraiser is $54.&nbsp;&nbsp;

By WHITNEE ICE&nbsp;St. Joseph Post&nbsp;The Sound of Speed Airshow this weekend at Rosecrans Memorial Airport in St. Joseph will also serve as a fundraiser close to the 139th&nbsp;Airlift Wing’s heart.&nbsp;It’s called <a href="https://www.kickbackforcody.org/">Kickback for Cody</a> which raises money to promote&nbsp;organ donations and more.&nbsp;Captain Owen Compton with the Air National Guard 139th&nbsp;says Kick Back for Cody is an organization founded by his family.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Cody Harter was a loadmaster with the 180th&nbsp;Airlift Squadron&nbsp;who was&nbsp;tragically&nbsp;taken from us about 3 years&nbsp;ago and this organization is one that our airshow felt very worthy&nbsp;of partnering with,” Compton tells St. Joseph Post.&nbsp;&nbsp;Compton says&nbsp;it's going to be a Cross-Fit style challenge event.&nbsp;&nbsp;“It’s going to be a great workout and it’s going to be a good time and the proceeds go&nbsp;back to the Kick Back for Cody&nbsp;organization,” says Compton.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kickback for Cody is an organization raising money to promote education for organ donation, education on road rage, and annual scholarships.&nbsp;The fee to enter the Cross-Fit fundraiser is $54.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Sound of Speed Airshow partners with a fundraising organization 

ANDREW COUNTY —A Missouri woman was injured in an accident just before 6a.m. Wednesday in Andrew County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2017 Ford Escape driven by Cheyenne M. Wooten, 22, Warrensburg, was southbound on Interstate 29 twelve miles north of St. Joseph.

The driver lost control of the vehicle when she attempted to avoid a deer in the road. The SUV left the road and overturned.

Andrew County EMS transported Wooten to Mosaic Life Care. She was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

ANDREW COUNTY —A Missouri woman was injured in an accident just before 6a.m. Wednesday in Andrew County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2017 Ford Escape driven by Cheyenne M. Wooten, 22, Warrensburg, was southbound on Interstate 29 twelve miles north of St. Joseph.The driver lost control of the vehicle when she attempted to avoid a deer in the road. The SUV left the road and overturned.Andrew County EMS transported Wooten to Mosaic Life Care. She was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

Missouri woman swerved to miss deer, SUV overturns

This week is&nbsp;National Work Zone Awareness Week.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Missouri Department of Transportation saw an increase of 33% in TMA (Truck Mounted Attenuators; trucks specially made with crash-absorbing materials) crashes in 2020 compared to 2019, most often caused by speeding and distracted driving.&nbsp;&nbsp;

District Engineer&nbsp;Chris Redline&nbsp;says&nbsp;he’s not quite sure why there was an increase in&nbsp;work zone crashes.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“You would think that with less traffic last year because of reduced travel because&nbsp;of the pandemic that crashes would go down but&nbsp;we actually say an increase in our fatalities too,” Redline tells St. Joseph Post.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Redline says construction projects increase coming out of winter.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“The public is going to see a lot of cones, work zones, arrow boards, all kinds of stuff out there,” says Redline. “Any time you have a change in the road when you’re driving, you need to be aware of it so we just want to bring it to people’s attention so everyone can get home&nbsp;safe.”&nbsp;

Redline&nbsp;says&nbsp;drivers play a critical role when it comes to safety in work zones.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“It takes about five seconds to look at a text message. If you’re going 55 mph, that’s the length of a football field, so imagine driving blindfolded for a football field in a work&nbsp;zone,” says&nbsp;Redline.&nbsp;“Very dangerous, we just want everybody to get home safe.”&nbsp;

By WHITNEE ICE&nbsp;St. Joseph Post&nbsp;This week is&nbsp;National Work Zone Awareness Week.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Missouri Department of Transportation saw an increase of 33% in TMA (Truck Mounted Attenuators; trucks specially made with crash-absorbing materials) crashes in 2020 compared to 2019, most often caused by speeding and distracted driving.&nbsp;&nbsp;District Engineer&nbsp;Chris Redline&nbsp;says&nbsp;he’s not quite sure why there was an increase in&nbsp;work zone crashes.&nbsp;&nbsp;“You would think that with less traffic last year because of reduced travel because&nbsp;of the pandemic that crashes would go down but&nbsp;we actually say an increase in our fatalities too,” Redline tells St. Joseph Post.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Redline says construction projects increase coming out of winter.&nbsp;&nbsp;“The public is going to see a lot of cones, work zones, arrow boards, all kinds of stuff out there,” says Redline. “Any time you have a change in the road when you’re driving, you need to be aware of it so we just want to bring it to people’s attention so everyone can get home&nbsp;safe.”&nbsp;Redline&nbsp;says&nbsp;drivers play a critical role when it comes to safety in work zones.&nbsp;&nbsp;“It takes about five seconds to look at a text message. If you’re going 55 mph, that’s the length of a football field, so imagine driving blindfolded for a football field in a work&nbsp;zone,” says&nbsp;Redline.&nbsp;“Very dangerous, we just want everybody to get home safe.”&nbsp;

It's National Work Zone Awareness Week

Repair work continues on the Missouri River levee system and
not just on the Missouri side.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is nearing completion of
reconstruction of the Iowa Point, Kansas levee, heavily damaged by the 2019
flood.

“In March of 2019 that levee was overtopped and then
subsequently breached,” Emergency Management Specialist Mike Dulin with the
Army Corps of Engineers Kanas City office tells St. Joseph Post.

The three-and-a-half mile levee that held in 2011, failed in
2019; spectacularly.

“There were three breaches on it resulting from the flood as
well as a large drainage structure on the downstream end of the levee system that
had three 60-inch CMP pipes that drained the bottoms there,” Dulin says. “Our
contractors had to reconstruct that on site and do some work to realign the
drainage channel.”

Officially called the Missouri River Levee System 500R, it was
designed and built by the Corps of Engineers and turned over to the Iowa Point
Levee District in northern Doniphan County, Kansas.

Missouri River floodwater poured through the breaches in the
levee and covered 1,300 acres of farmland in northern Doniphan County in 2019. It
also damaged Highway 7 between Sparks and White Cloud.

“It overtopped and breached and then the floodplain bottoms
there were inundated a couple of more times throughout the flood event in ’19 just
due to high water on the Missouri River,” according to Dulin. “So, it also
caused a lot of damage to Highway 7 there on the north end of the levee unit
where it ties into the highway.”

The Corps worked with the Kansas Department of Transportation
to repair and elevate Highway 7.

Dulin says it was not just the height of the Missouri River,
but the duration of the flood, that devastated levees throughout the area. That
portion of the river got hit hard, as hard as any portion of Missouri River bottomland
in 2019. Dulin says the Missouri River didn’t discriminate that year, overflowing
in Missouri as well as Kansas. Floodwaters damaged the Iowa Point levee on the
Kansas side and damaged levees across the river in Missouri, including the Canon
Drainage District, Holt County Levee District Number 9, Holt County Levee
District Number 10, as well as the Union Township and Corning levee systems.

Dulin says the breaches of the Iowa Point, Kansas levee should
be repaired in the next couple of weeks. Other finishing touches will need to
be completed to fully restore the levee.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619552736799.jpeg" alt="Construction underway at the Iowa Point levee in Iowa Point, Kansas/Photo by Cyndee Campbell" />
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 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostRepair work continues on the Missouri River levee system and
not just on the Missouri side.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is nearing completion of
reconstruction of the Iowa Point, Kansas levee, heavily damaged by the 2019
flood.“In March of 2019 that levee was overtopped and then
subsequently breached,” Emergency Management Specialist Mike Dulin with the
Army Corps of Engineers Kanas City office tells St. Joseph Post.The three-and-a-half mile levee that held in 2011, failed in
2019; spectacularly.“There were three breaches on it resulting from the flood as
well as a large drainage structure on the downstream end of the levee system that
had three 60-inch CMP pipes that drained the bottoms there,” Dulin says. “Our
contractors had to reconstruct that on site and do some work to realign the
drainage channel.”Officially called the Missouri River Levee System 500R, it was
designed and built by the Corps of Engineers and turned over to the Iowa Point
Levee District in northern Doniphan County, Kansas.Missouri River floodwater poured through the breaches in the
levee and covered 1,300 acres of farmland in northern Doniphan County in 2019. It
also damaged Highway 7 between Sparks and White Cloud.“It overtopped and breached and then the floodplain bottoms
there were inundated a couple of more times throughout the flood event in ’19 just
due to high water on the Missouri River,” according to Dulin. “So, it also
caused a lot of damage to Highway 7 there on the north end of the levee unit
where it ties into the highway.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619552832401.jpeg" alt="Construction work in Iowa Point, Kansas/Photo by Cyndee Campbell" />
 <figcaption>Construction work in Iowa Point, Kansas/Photo by Cyndee Campbell</figcaption>
 </figure>The Corps worked with the Kansas Department of Transportation
to repair and elevate Highway 7.Dulin says it was not just the height of the Missouri River,
but the duration of the flood, that devastated levees throughout the area. That
portion of the river got hit hard, as hard as any portion of Missouri River bottomland
in 2019. Dulin says the Missouri River didn’t discriminate that year, overflowing
in Missouri as well as Kansas. Floodwaters damaged the Iowa Point levee on the
Kansas side and damaged levees across the river in Missouri, including the Canon
Drainage District, Holt County Levee District Number 9, Holt County Levee
District Number 10, as well as the Union Township and Corning levee systems.Dulin says the breaches of the Iowa Point, Kansas levee should
be repaired in the next couple of weeks. Other finishing touches will need to
be completed to fully restore the levee.

Repair of northeast Kansas levee heavily damaged in 2019 flood nearing completion

Update: The following advisory has been lifted.

A boil advisory was issued for northern St. Joseph last night due to a water main break in the city’s pipeline.

The advisory will continue through tomorrow morning. The advisory was issued for northern St. Joseph into Andrew County; from north of Gene Field Road and east of Miller Road.

A Missouri American Water spokesperson says there is a difference between a boil advisory and a boil order. She says a boil order is issued by government and an advisory is a precaution issued by the utility, because there has been a reduction in water pressure.

By WHITNEE ICESt. Joseph PostUpdate: The following advisory has been lifted.A boil advisory was issued for northern St. Joseph last night due to a water main break in the city’s pipeline.The advisory will continue through tomorrow morning. The advisory was issued for northern St. Joseph into Andrew County; from north of Gene Field Road and east of Miller Road.A Missouri American Water spokesperson says there is a difference between a boil advisory and a boil order. She says a boil order is issued by government and an advisory is a precaution issued by the utility, because there has been a reduction in water pressure.

Boil advisory issued for northern St. Joseph has been lifted

The Missouri Quilt Museum reopens after closing for over a year

A 27-year-old St. Joseph man survived a horrific car crash
just before one o’clock this morning.

St. Joseph police report Zane Smith suffered serious, but not
life-threatening, injuries in the crash near 11th and Penn.

Police say Smith’s vehicle went airborne after hitting the
concrete base of a light pole. Smith was ejected from the vehicle before it
caught fire.

Charges are pending. Police believe Smith was speeding at the
time of the crash.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA 27-year-old St. Joseph man survived a horrific car crash
just before one o’clock this morning.St. Joseph police report Zane Smith suffered serious, but not
life-threatening, injuries in the crash near 11th and Penn.Police say Smith’s vehicle went airborne after hitting the
concrete base of a light pole. Smith was ejected from the vehicle before it
caught fire.Charges are pending. Police believe Smith was speeding at the
time of the crash.

St. Joseph driver survives airborne car crash and fire

CALDWELL COUNTY—Two people were injured in an accident just after 11p.m. Monday in Caldwell County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2000 Peterbilt semi driven by Juan M. Jones, 35, El Dorado Springs, was eastbound on U.S. 36 on the east side of Cameron.

The semi traveled off the road into the median and overturned.&nbsp; Cameron ambulance transported Jones and a 9-year-old El Dorado Springs girl to Mosiac. The child was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

CALDWELL COUNTY—Two people were injured in an accident just after 11p.m. Monday in Caldwell County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2000 Peterbilt semi driven by Juan M. Jones, 35, El Dorado Springs, was eastbound on U.S. 36 on the east side of Cameron.The semi traveled off the road into the median and overturned.&nbsp; Cameron ambulance transported Jones and a 9-year-old El Dorado Springs girl to Mosiac. The child was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

Missouri man, 9-year-old hospitalized after semi overturns

BUCHANAN COUNTY —A Kansas man died in an accident just after 8:30p.m. Monday in Buchanan County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 1989 GMC Sierra driven by Christopher E. Harvey, 49, Atchison, was northbound on U.S. 59 one mile east of Atchison.

The pickup traveled off the south side of the road, vaulted from a field entrance, became airborne, struck the ground, rolled and the driver was ejected through the rear window.

Harvey was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

BUCHANAN COUNTY —A Kansas man died in an accident just after 8:30p.m. Monday in Buchanan County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 1989 GMC Sierra driven by Christopher E. Harvey, 49, Atchison, was northbound on U.S. 59 one mile east of Atchison.The pickup traveled off the south side of the road, vaulted from a field entrance, became airborne, struck the ground, rolled and the driver was ejected through the rear window.Harvey was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

Atchison man dies after ejected in violent pickup crash

NODAWAY COUNTY— A juvenile was injured in an accident just after 3p.m. Monday in Nodaway County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2012 Chevy Captiva driven by Zachary R. Beers, 26, Mound City, was eastbound on MO 46 at Burr Oak Road fifteen miles west of Maryville.

The driver failed to yield and turned left into s conservation parking lot. A westbound 2011 Chevy Cruze driven by Gabrielle E. Gray, 19, Kansas City, Mo., crested a hill and struck the Captiva in the passenger side.

Nodaway County EMS transported a 5-year-old girl in the Captiva to Mosaic in Maryville. There were not other injuries. All three were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

NODAWAY COUNTY— A juvenile was injured in an accident just after 3p.m. Monday in Nodaway County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2012 Chevy Captiva driven by Zachary R. Beers, 26, Mound City, was eastbound on MO 46 at Burr Oak Road fifteen miles west of Maryville.The driver failed to yield and turned left into s conservation parking lot. A westbound 2011 Chevy Cruze driven by Gabrielle E. Gray, 19, Kansas City, Mo., crested a hill and struck the Captiva in the passenger side.Nodaway County EMS transported a 5-year-old girl in the Captiva to Mosaic in Maryville. There were not other injuries. All three were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

5-year-old hospitalized after Nodaway Co. crash

Republican lawmakers in the Missouri General Assembly again
are trying to require photo identification to cast a ballot.

State Sen. Dan Hegeman of Cosby added the voter photo ID in
his election bill, attempting to craft language the courts will accept.

“The citizens of the state of Missouri have voted that in in a
general referendum and yet we’ve been trying to come up with language that the
courts will accept and so, once again, trying to put the photo ID provisions
back in the statutes,” Hegeman tells St. Joseph Post.

The bill also would allow Missouri voters to drop the excuse
to vote absentee. Current law requires voters to provide a reason they are
voting early.

“If we’re going to have it out there, just let people vote
early in that capacity, but with all the safeguards of the absentee voting system
in place,” Hegeman says.

Hegeman says his bill allows voters to cast a provisional
ballot if they forget their ID and provides a free photo ID to those who don’t
have a driver’s license or other photo identification.

“We make a lot of provisions and actually that are already in
law to provide a photo ID free of charge to people and allow them to have that
ID to secure the process,” according to Hegeman. “And I think it’s just important
at this time to secure the process even more and try to once again look at this
photo ID process and move forward.”

Hegeman rejects any suggestion his bill will spark the
controversy hounding Georgia voting law changes. Hegeman has heard the
criticism from Democrats that Republicans simply want to suppress minority
voters.

“It absolutely is not directed to suppress the population,”
Hegeman asserts. “Like I say, some people could argue that it’s expansion of it
by the no excuse absentee, but also greater security as well with the photo ID,
which the citizens of the state of Missouri said they wanted.”

Hegeman insists voter photo ID is not aimed at minorities.

“I’m trying to walk a tightrope here to address concerns of
access as well as provide election security and election integrity.”

Hegeman says his legislation, <a href="https://www.senate.mo.gov/21info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&amp;BillID=54391347">SB 282</a>, also does away with the
emergency voting provisions put into place last year because of the coronavirus
pandemic.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostRepublican lawmakers in the Missouri General Assembly again
are trying to require photo identification to cast a ballot.State Sen. Dan Hegeman of Cosby added the voter photo ID in
his election bill, attempting to craft language the courts will accept.“The citizens of the state of Missouri have voted that in in a
general referendum and yet we’ve been trying to come up with language that the
courts will accept and so, once again, trying to put the photo ID provisions
back in the statutes,” Hegeman tells St. Joseph Post.The bill also would allow Missouri voters to drop the excuse
to vote absentee. Current law requires voters to provide a reason they are
voting early.“If we’re going to have it out there, just let people vote
early in that capacity, but with all the safeguards of the absentee voting system
in place,” Hegeman says.Hegeman says his bill allows voters to cast a provisional
ballot if they forget their ID and provides a free photo ID to those who don’t
have a driver’s license or other photo identification.“We make a lot of provisions and actually that are already in
law to provide a photo ID free of charge to people and allow them to have that
ID to secure the process,” according to Hegeman. “And I think it’s just important
at this time to secure the process even more and try to once again look at this
photo ID process and move forward.”Hegeman rejects any suggestion his bill will spark the
controversy hounding Georgia voting law changes. Hegeman has heard the
criticism from Democrats that Republicans simply want to suppress minority
voters.“It absolutely is not directed to suppress the population,”
Hegeman asserts. “Like I say, some people could argue that it’s expansion of it
by the no excuse absentee, but also greater security as well with the photo ID,
which the citizens of the state of Missouri said they wanted.”Hegeman insists voter photo ID is not aimed at minorities.“I’m trying to walk a tightrope here to address concerns of
access as well as provide election security and election integrity.”Hegeman says his legislation, <a href="https://www.senate.mo.gov/21info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&amp;BillID=54391347">SB 282</a>, also does away with the
emergency voting provisions put into place last year because of the coronavirus
pandemic.

Another attempt will be made to require photo ID to vote in Missouri

A four-year-old
struck and severely injured in a hit-and-run last week has died.

The identity of
the child has not been released by authorities.

Buchanan County
Prosecutor Ron Holliday charged 32-year-old Suani Karsom of St. Joseph with
leaving the scene of an accident last week. Prosecutors are considering upgrading
the charge.

St. Joseph police accuse
Karsom of hitting the four-year-old Thursday night with her sport utility
vehicle in the 800 block of North 10th Street and then leaving the
scene. Police say video footage shows the vehicle driving north of 10th
street when the child walked in front of the SUV. Officers arrested Karsom later
that evening at 1216 North 9th Street. Police say Karsom confessed
both to hitting the child and leaving the scene. Police say Karsom did not have
a valid driver’s license.

Emergency crews rushed
the child to the Mosaic Life Care hospital in St. Joseph with serious injuries
and then the child was flown to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA four-year-old
struck and severely injured in a hit-and-run last week has died.The identity of
the child has not been released by authorities.Buchanan County
Prosecutor Ron Holliday charged 32-year-old Suani Karsom of St. Joseph with
leaving the scene of an accident last week. Prosecutors are considering upgrading
the charge.St. Joseph police accuse
Karsom of hitting the four-year-old Thursday night with her sport utility
vehicle in the 800 block of North 10th Street and then leaving the
scene. Police say video footage shows the vehicle driving north of 10th
street when the child walked in front of the SUV. Officers arrested Karsom later
that evening at 1216 North 9th Street. Police say Karsom confessed
both to hitting the child and leaving the scene. Police say Karsom did not have
a valid driver’s license.Emergency crews rushed
the child to the Mosaic Life Care hospital in St. Joseph with serious injuries
and then the child was flown to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.

4-year-old injured in St. Joseph hit and run last week has died

Charges have been filed in a weekend shooting that left a teenage
girl in critical condition.

St. Joseph police identify the suspect in the shooting as 40-year-old Ronald Callaway, who is being held without bond.

Police say officers responded to a call about a shooting in
the south end early Saturday evening. Police say a 16-year-old girl was shot
once in the upper body in what officers reported to be a domestic disturbance. The
shooting occurred at around six o’clock Saturday evening in the 6800 block of
Ollmeda Street.

The girl was sent initially to Mosaic Life Care hospital in
St. Joseph and then transferred to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostCharges have been filed in a weekend shooting that left a teenage
girl in critical condition.St. Joseph police identify the suspect in the shooting as 40-year-old Ronald Callaway, who is being held without bond.Police say officers responded to a call about a shooting in
the south end early Saturday evening. Police say a 16-year-old girl was shot
once in the upper body in what officers reported to be a domestic disturbance. The
shooting occurred at around six o’clock Saturday evening in the 6800 block of
Ollmeda Street.The girl was sent initially to Mosaic Life Care hospital in
St. Joseph and then transferred to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.The investigation continues.

Charges filed in weekend St. Joseph shooting

A motorcyclist suffered moderate to serious injuries when he
ran into a car pulling out of a car wash on the South Belt Highway Sunday
night.

St. Joseph police say 34-year-old Carl Griffin was north-bound on the Belt
around eight o’clock when he hit the car and was ejected from the motorcycle.
Griffin was wearing a helmet. He was rushed to the hospital. No one in the car
was injured.

Witnesses tell police the motorcyclist was traveling at a high
rate of speed.

The investigation into the crash continues.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA motorcyclist suffered moderate to serious injuries when he
ran into a car pulling out of a car wash on the South Belt Highway Sunday
night.St. Joseph police say 34-year-old Carl Griffin was north-bound on the Belt
around eight o’clock when he hit the car and was ejected from the motorcycle.
Griffin was wearing a helmet. He was rushed to the hospital. No one in the car
was injured.Witnesses tell police the motorcyclist was traveling at a high
rate of speed.The investigation into the crash continues.

Motorcyclist injured in Belt Highway crash

A teenager has been shot and seriously wounded in what St.
Joseph police describe as a domestic disturbance Saturday night.

St. Joseph police responded to a call in the south end early
Saturday evening.

Police say the 16-year-old girl was shot once in the upper
body. She was taken initially to the Mosaic Life Care hospital in St. Joseph
and then transferred to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.

Police say officers responded to a shots fired call in the
6800 block of Ollmeda Street around six o’clock Saturday evening.

A suspect has been taken into custody. The investigation
continues.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA teenager has been shot and seriously wounded in what St.
Joseph police describe as a domestic disturbance Saturday night.St. Joseph police responded to a call in the south end early
Saturday evening.Police say the 16-year-old girl was shot once in the upper
body. She was taken initially to the Mosaic Life Care hospital in St. Joseph
and then transferred to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.Police say officers responded to a shots fired call in the
6800 block of Ollmeda Street around six o’clock Saturday evening.A suspect has been taken into custody. The investigation
continues.

Teen shot and wounded in St. Joseph domestic disturbance

46% of adults do not feel comfortable going back to living life like they used to before the pandemic

MANHATTAN – A new report from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apa.org/">American Psychological Association</a>&nbsp;indicates that most U.S. adults are surprised that the COVID-19 pandemic has lasted so long.&nbsp;

The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2021/one-year-pandemic-stress-conclusion">APA’s report on Stress in America</a>&nbsp;found that 82% of American adults are surprised that the pandemic has lasted more than a year. Nearly 7 in 10 (67%) said that living through the pandemic has been a rollercoaster of emotions.&nbsp;

And Elaine Johannes,&nbsp;the Kansas Health Foundation Distinguished Professor of Community Health at Kansas State University, said&nbsp;46% of adults do not feel comfortable going back to living life like they used to before the pandemic&nbsp;

“It’s amazing that this has gone on more than a year,” Johannes said.&nbsp;“So, it’s not surprising that so many are re-evaluating and wondering what’s next as they re-enter community life.&nbsp;

“It’s hard for us to deal with. Usually we can acclimate to a sudden trauma, grief or loss. With the help of our friends or family, we can move on.&nbsp;But these repeated ups and downs …it’s been tough.”&nbsp;

Johannes noted that many adults likely have gone through stages of shock, denial, sadness and grief and, eventually, acceptance.&nbsp;

“But some of the research around grief and change and how we feel about that has added another perspective, a sixth stage&nbsp;of meaning.” Johannes said. “This is where we feel like we have to have meaning assigned to (the occurrence). I think that’s where our emotions are right now. We’re asking ourselves, ‘what do we do now,’ ‘how do we recover knowing that we can’t go back to the way life was’ or ‘what’s the meaning that we can take away from this pandemic, even though it’s still going on.’”&nbsp;

Johannes said there is evidence that indicates Americans 100 years ago dealt with the same emotions during the Spanish Flu pandemic. During that time, there was also political unrest, doubts about the proper way forward and many deaths. That incident also showed that the ripple effects were felt for many years after.&nbsp;

“As a society, we need to be ready to re-acclimate (after the COVID-19 pandemic), redefine what our recovery is and reflect on what we gained from it,” Johannes said. “We can’t just go back to ‘normal’ because we will never be the same again.”&nbsp;

Work that has been done to address disaster-related psychological trauma has led to strategies that aid in recovery. Those include adapting to a different normal; feeling a sense of some control over our emotions; gaining perspective and assigning meaning to the losses; and feeling mastery from the experience.&nbsp;

Johannes punctuated her point by recalling a saying from President Harry S. Truman: ‘The reward of suffering is experience.’&nbsp;

“That, to me, kind of gives an understanding that the suffering and loss is real, and the sadness is authentic,” she said. “But, what can we gain from that? I think we can say that we are wiser and we have this experience to guide us in the future.”&nbsp;

Johannes added that the APA report highlighted an important point that Americans shared the experience as “a true community.”&nbsp;

“No matter where we were, Americans realized this was a tough, tough thing to go through,” she said. “We felt this roller coaster, up and down, not being sure what was next…But, as a group, we were still a community.”&nbsp;

A full interview with Johannes on the mental health aspects of living through the pandemic is available on the weekly radio program,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/news/radio-network/sound-living.html">Sound Living</a>, produced by K-State Research and Extension.&nbsp;

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 </figure><h2>46% of adults do not feel comfortable going back to living life like they used to before the pandemic</h2>K-State Research &amp; ExtensionMANHATTAN – A new report from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apa.org/">American Psychological Association</a>&nbsp;indicates that most U.S. adults are surprised that the COVID-19 pandemic has lasted so long.&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2021/one-year-pandemic-stress-conclusion">APA’s report on Stress in America</a>&nbsp;found that 82% of American adults are surprised that the pandemic has lasted more than a year. Nearly 7 in 10 (67%) said that living through the pandemic has been a rollercoaster of emotions.&nbsp;And Elaine Johannes,&nbsp;the Kansas Health Foundation Distinguished Professor of Community Health at Kansas State University, said&nbsp;46% of adults do not feel comfortable going back to living life like they used to before the pandemic&nbsp;“It’s amazing that this has gone on more than a year,” Johannes said.&nbsp;“So, it’s not surprising that so many are re-evaluating and wondering what’s next as they re-enter community life.&nbsp;“It’s hard for us to deal with. Usually we can acclimate to a sudden trauma, grief or loss. With the help of our friends or family, we can move on.&nbsp;But these repeated ups and downs …it’s been tough.”&nbsp;Johannes noted that many adults likely have gone through stages of shock, denial, sadness and grief and, eventually, acceptance.&nbsp;“But some of the research around grief and change and how we feel about that has added another perspective, a sixth stage&nbsp;of meaning.” Johannes said. “This is where we feel like we have to have meaning assigned to (the occurrence). I think that’s where our emotions are right now. We’re asking ourselves, ‘what do we do now,’ ‘how do we recover knowing that we can’t go back to the way life was’ or ‘what’s the meaning that we can take away from this pandemic, even though it’s still going on.’”&nbsp;Johannes said there is evidence that indicates Americans 100 years ago dealt with the same emotions during the Spanish Flu pandemic. During that time, there was also political unrest, doubts about the proper way forward and many deaths. That incident also showed that the ripple effects were felt for many years after.&nbsp;“As a society, we need to be ready to re-acclimate (after the COVID-19 pandemic), redefine what our recovery is and reflect on what we gained from it,” Johannes said. “We can’t just go back to ‘normal’ because we will never be the same again.”&nbsp;Work that has been done to address disaster-related psychological trauma has led to strategies that aid in recovery. Those include adapting to a different normal; feeling a sense of some control over our emotions; gaining perspective and assigning meaning to the losses; and feeling mastery from the experience.&nbsp;Johannes punctuated her point by recalling a saying from President Harry S. Truman: ‘The reward of suffering is experience.’&nbsp;“That, to me, kind of gives an understanding that the suffering and loss is real, and the sadness is authentic,” she said. “But, what can we gain from that? I think we can say that we are wiser and we have this experience to guide us in the future.”&nbsp;Johannes added that the APA report highlighted an important point that Americans shared the experience as “a true community.”&nbsp;“No matter where we were, Americans realized this was a tough, tough thing to go through,” she said. “We felt this roller coaster, up and down, not being sure what was next…But, as a group, we were still a community.”&nbsp;A full interview with Johannes on the mental health aspects of living through the pandemic is available on the weekly radio program,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/news/radio-network/sound-living.html">Sound Living</a>, produced by K-State Research and Extension.&nbsp;

Health expert discusses mental health impacts of pandemic 

MERCER COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 2:30p.m. Sunday in Mercer County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Harley Davidson driven by Gean A. Ishmael, 47, Peru, IA., was northbound on Route P three miles north of Princeton.

The motorcycle traveled off the west side of the road. The driver attempted to return to the road and the motorcycle overturned.&nbsp; Mercer County ambulance transported Ishmael to Harrison County Community Hospital. She was wearing a helmet, according to the MSHP.

MERCER COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 2:30p.m. Sunday in Mercer County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Harley Davidson driven by Gean A. Ishmael, 47, Peru, IA., was northbound on Route P three miles north of Princeton.The motorcycle traveled off the west side of the road. The driver attempted to return to the road and the motorcycle overturned.&nbsp; Mercer County ambulance transported Ishmael to Harrison County Community Hospital. She was wearing a helmet, according to the MSHP.

Woman hospitalized after motorcycle accident

ATCHISON COUNTY, Mo. —Two people were injured in an accident just after 1p.m. Sunday in Atchison County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 driven by Benjamin H. Goll, 41, Omaha, was southbound on Interstate 29 one mile north of Watson.

The pickup traveled off the west side of the road, struck a tree stump.

Atchison-Holt ambulance transported Goll and a passenger Lauren P. Goll, 38, Omaha, to Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg, Iowa. Both were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

ATCHISON COUNTY, Mo. —Two people were injured in an accident just after 1p.m. Sunday in Atchison County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 driven by Benjamin H. Goll, 41, Omaha, was southbound on Interstate 29 one mile north of Watson.The pickup traveled off the west side of the road, struck a tree stump.Atchison-Holt ambulance transported Goll and a passenger Lauren P. Goll, 38, Omaha, to Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg, Iowa. Both were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

2 hospitalized after pickup strikes tree stump

DAVIESS COUNTY — Three people were injured in an accident just before 8p.m. Saturday in Daviess County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am driven by Evan T. Hummel, 31, Cameron, was southbound on U.S. 69 one mile south of Pattonsburg.

The car crossed the center line, traveled off the east side of the road, returned to the road, traveled off the west side of the road, down an embankment, rolled and the driver was ejected out the sunroof.

Lifeflight transported Hummel to Truman Medical Center. NTA ambulance transported two 12-year-old boys from Cameron to Children's Mercy in Kansas City. Hummel and one of the juveniles was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

DAVIESS COUNTY — Three people were injured in an accident just before 8p.m. Saturday in Daviess County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am driven by Evan T. Hummel, 31, Cameron, was southbound on U.S. 69 one mile south of Pattonsburg.The car crossed the center line, traveled off the east side of the road, returned to the road, traveled off the west side of the road, down an embankment, rolled and the driver was ejected out the sunroof.Lifeflight transported Hummel to Truman Medical Center. NTA ambulance transported two 12-year-old boys from Cameron to Children's Mercy in Kansas City. Hummel and one of the juveniles was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

Cameron man airlifted to hospital after ejected in crash 

BUCHANAN COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 6p.m. Saturday in Buchanan County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2021 Freightliner semi driven by Raymond J. Ellis, 42, Madison, Florida, was northbound on Interstate 29 one half mile south of St. Joseph.

The semi traveled off the west side of the road, crossed the entrance ramp from Interstate 229 to Interstate 29, struck a guardrail and continued down an embankment.

Buchanan County EMS transported Ellis to Mosaic Life Care. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

BUCHANAN COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 6p.m. Saturday in Buchanan County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2021 Freightliner semi driven by Raymond J. Ellis, 42, Madison, Florida, was northbound on Interstate 29 one half mile south of St. Joseph.The semi traveled off the west side of the road, crossed the entrance ramp from Interstate 229 to Interstate 29, struck a guardrail and continued down an embankment.Buchanan County EMS transported Ellis to Mosaic Life Care. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

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