The Kansas City Chiefs concluded their final training camp practice of 2021 on Wednesday morning&nbsp; - their 16th practice over the last 22 days at Missouri Western.

Head coach Andy Reid had high praise for the University and the city for their hospitality in that time.

"We appreciate the people here," Reid said. "They did a great job, which they always do. We just appreciate the hospitality that St. Joe, the city, and Missouri Western State University has given us."

In terms of on-the-field work, Reid was very pleased with the effort his team has shown.

"Job well done," Reid told his team, "for what we needed to get done here. We've got to keep going. It's not done here, but we have to keep rolling. Their effort and attitude and everything was good and I appreciated that. As did the coaches."

Defensive end Chris Jones&nbsp;says the team learned a lot about themselves, and about each other, over the last three weeks, and coming back to St. Joseph was a huge benefit.

"I think it was great for us," Jones said. "To build that chemistry amongst the locker room and also on the field. When you have to spend 17-18 days together, you learn a lot about each other, you know?"

Training camp was confined to Kansas City without fans last year due to COVID-19. While Jones appreciated being back, he and the rest of the team are eager to head home.

"St. Joe has been amazing to us," Jones said. "But, I think it's about time for my own house, you know? I love the dorms. Amazing program that (Missouri Western) is running here, the faculty, staff and cafeteria has been amazing, and the people around the facility have been amazing. I appreciate Missouri Western for giving us the opportunity to come back."

This marked the 11th year of training camp in St. Joseph. The Chiefs now head back to Kansas City as they prepare for the next preseason game this Friday at Arizona. Kick off in that game is set for 7 p.m.

Linebacker Willie Gay, who didn't get to play last Saturday against San Francisco, is now feeling 100 percent coming out of concussion protocol.

He's excited to play again, and just wants himself and others in his position group to have fun and make plays.

"I just want to see guys having fun," Gay stated. "Don't think too much on it. Don't think too much about not messing up. Just go play ball and have fun. Enjoy the moment."

Coach Reid said Wednesday that the starters will play in the first half, with second and third-team players entering during the second half.

The Chiefs leave St. Joseph fairly healthy. The only players who didn't practice at all Wednesday were Laurent Duvarney-Tardif (hand), Kyle Long (knee) and Malik Herring (knee).

Reid said both Long and LDT are "doing well" in their current rehab.

Frank Clark (hamstring) and Derrick Nnadi (hip flexor) began practice, but both left early. Reid said neither injury is serious or long-term.

With Clark and Nnadi sidelined, Mike Danna and Khalen Saunders saw reps with the first-team defense Wednesday.

This will obviously be something to watch moving forward, but Mike Remmers ended camp getting most of the reps with the second offense at left tackle, while rookie Lucas Niang has assumed starting right tackle duties for now.

Niang is overall happy with how his position group has progressed over the last few weeks.

"We've come together fast," he said. "We've got a ways to go, but we're doing a good job. Everybody is communicating, getting on the same page. We're gelling as a group, so that's something to look forward to."

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1629317911832.jpeg" alt="Tyreek Hill (10) moves up field during training camp. Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
 <figcaption>Tyreek Hill (10) moves up field during training camp. Photo by Tommy Rezac.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostThe Kansas City Chiefs concluded their final training camp practice of 2021 on Wednesday morning&nbsp; - their 16th practice over the last 22 days at Missouri Western.Head coach Andy Reid had high praise for the University and the city for their hospitality in that time."We appreciate the people here," Reid said. "They did a great job, which they always do. We just appreciate the hospitality that St. Joe, the city, and Missouri Western State University has given us."In terms of on-the-field work, Reid was very pleased with the effort his team has shown."Job well done," Reid told his team, "for what we needed to get done here. We've got to keep going. It's not done here, but we have to keep rolling. Their effort and attitude and everything was good and I appreciated that. As did the coaches."Defensive end Chris Jones&nbsp;says the team learned a lot about themselves, and about each other, over the last three weeks, and coming back to St. Joseph was a huge benefit."I think it was great for us," Jones said. "To build that chemistry amongst the locker room and also on the field. When you have to spend 17-18 days together, you learn a lot about each other, you know?"Training camp was confined to Kansas City without fans last year due to COVID-19. While Jones appreciated being back, he and the rest of the team are eager to head home."St. Joe has been amazing to us," Jones said. "But, I think it's about time for my own house, you know? I love the dorms. Amazing program that (Missouri Western) is running here, the faculty, staff and cafeteria has been amazing, and the people around the facility have been amazing. I appreciate Missouri Western for giving us the opportunity to come back."This marked the 11th year of training camp in St. Joseph. The Chiefs now head back to Kansas City as they prepare for the next preseason game this Friday at Arizona. Kick off in that game is set for 7 p.m.Linebacker Willie Gay, who didn't get to play last Saturday against San Francisco, is now feeling 100 percent coming out of concussion protocol.He's excited to play again, and just wants himself and others in his position group to have fun and make plays."I just want to see guys having fun," Gay stated. "Don't think too much on it. Don't think too much about not messing up. Just go play ball and have fun. Enjoy the moment."Coach Reid said Wednesday that the starters will play in the first half, with second and third-team players entering during the second half.Injury updateThe Chiefs leave St. Joseph fairly healthy. The only players who didn't practice at all Wednesday were Laurent Duvarney-Tardif (hand), Kyle Long (knee) and Malik Herring (knee).Reid said both Long and LDT are "doing well" in their current rehab.Frank Clark (hamstring) and Derrick Nnadi (hip flexor) began practice, but both left early. Reid said neither injury is serious or long-term.With Clark and Nnadi sidelined, Mike Danna and Khalen Saunders saw reps with the first-team defense Wednesday.Offensive lineThis will obviously be something to watch moving forward, but Mike Remmers ended camp getting most of the reps with the second offense at left tackle, while rookie Lucas Niang has assumed starting right tackle duties for now.Niang is overall happy with how his position group has progressed over the last few weeks."We've come together fast," he said. "We've got a ways to go, but we're doing a good job. Everybody is communicating, getting on the same page. We're gelling as a group, so that's something to look forward to."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1629318052387.jpeg" alt="Young fans take in training camp in St. Joseph. Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
 <figcaption>Young fans take in training camp in St. Joseph. Photo by Tommy Rezac.</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1629318099085.jpeg" alt="Jody Forston." />
 <figcaption>Jody Forston.</figcaption>
 </figure>You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Chiefs thank MWSU, St. Joseph for hospitality as training camp concludes Wednesday

Tourists to St. Joseph often come to see where the Pony
Express started, visiting the Patee House and the Pony Express National Museum.

On Tuesday, the Pony Express Museum hosted a special visitor.

Gov. Mike Parson paid a visit as part of his Bicentennial Tour
of Missouri, stating it’s a privilege to tour the state and get first-hand
presentations of some of its history.

“It’s pretty neat to be able to go across the state of
Missouri and celebrate 200 years here in our state, just knowing how much St.
Joe, what their part has played in those 200 years and today we’re here talking
about the Pony Express that we all as kids growing up always knew about the Pony
Express and what it really meant to our nation,” Parson told reporters after
his tour.

Parson arrived in St. Joseph after touring the J.C. Penny
Museum in Hamilton, the birthplace of the retail giant.

Parson points out Missouri is known of its famous natives,
such as Mark Twain, Walter Cronkite, and Gen. John Pershing, but also for its
famous animals, such as Old Drum and Jim the Wonder Dog.

That’s the point the governor attempts to get across in this
tour. It’s not just informative. It’s not just history. It’s fun to learn about
Missouri, its 200 years of statehood, and even the history before it officially
became the 24th state on August 10th of 1821.

Parson says he’s learned things about Missouri on this tour he
didn’t know.

“Most certainly,” Parson responded. “We were just walking through
the museum here just a little bit ago, there was a young man, Mr. Fisher, was
actually one of the early Pony Express riders and you think, okay, so where
does his family tree go and where does it end?”

The governor refers to William “Billy” Fisher, the great
grandfather of NASA mission specialist William Fisher II who took a collection
of Pony Express memorabilia up in space on the space shuttle Discovery.

“So, you think of what started with a young man riding a horse,
setting the stage for our country, and then all of the sudden you have somebody
in his family becomes an astronaut,” Parson said. “One of the things you really
appreciate going around to these Missouri towns across the state, all of us,
you start thinking back to your family tree a little bit.&nbsp; You start thinking about your parents and
your grandparents and all the things that have occurred in our state over
history and the 200 years we’re celebrating and you just realize how remarkable
things were and what people went through to be where we’re at today.”

Parson says Missourians have much to celebrate on its 200th
birthday.

“I think that’s the pride you have of being a Missourian,”
Parson stated. “I know when I did my two tours of duty in the Army and I stepped
off on the tarmac in Springfield, I said I would never leave this state again,
simply because I love the people of this state and I love this state. And this
is just one of the fine examples, you get to showcase who we are and I really
do believe we’re the heart and soul of this country right here in Missouri.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1629292314047.jpeg" alt="Pony Express National Museum Executive Dir. Cindy Daffron gives Gov. Mike Parson a personal tour of the museum exhibits./Photos by Brent Martin" />
 <figcaption>Pony Express National Museum Executive Dir. Cindy Daffron gives Gov. Mike Parson a personal tour of the museum exhibits./Photos by Brent Martin</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostTourists to St. Joseph often come to see where the Pony
Express started, visiting the Patee House and the Pony Express National Museum.On Tuesday, the Pony Express Museum hosted a special visitor.Gov. Mike Parson paid a visit as part of his Bicentennial Tour
of Missouri, stating it’s a privilege to tour the state and get first-hand
presentations of some of its history.“It’s pretty neat to be able to go across the state of
Missouri and celebrate 200 years here in our state, just knowing how much St.
Joe, what their part has played in those 200 years and today we’re here talking
about the Pony Express that we all as kids growing up always knew about the Pony
Express and what it really meant to our nation,” Parson told reporters after
his tour.Parson arrived in St. Joseph after touring the J.C. Penny
Museum in Hamilton, the birthplace of the retail giant.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1629292639404.jpeg" alt="Gov. Parson learns about the Pony Express" />
 <figcaption>Gov. Parson learns about the Pony Express</figcaption>
 </figure>Parson points out Missouri is known of its famous natives,
such as Mark Twain, Walter Cronkite, and Gen. John Pershing, but also for its
famous animals, such as Old Drum and Jim the Wonder Dog.That’s the point the governor attempts to get across in this
tour. It’s not just informative. It’s not just history. It’s fun to learn about
Missouri, its 200 years of statehood, and even the history before it officially
became the 24th state on August 10th of 1821.Parson says he’s learned things about Missouri on this tour he
didn’t know.“Most certainly,” Parson responded. “We were just walking through
the museum here just a little bit ago, there was a young man, Mr. Fisher, was
actually one of the early Pony Express riders and you think, okay, so where
does his family tree go and where does it end?”The governor refers to William “Billy” Fisher, the great
grandfather of NASA mission specialist William Fisher II who took a collection
of Pony Express memorabilia up in space on the space shuttle Discovery.“So, you think of what started with a young man riding a horse,
setting the stage for our country, and then all of the sudden you have somebody
in his family becomes an astronaut,” Parson said. “One of the things you really
appreciate going around to these Missouri towns across the state, all of us,
you start thinking back to your family tree a little bit.&nbsp; You start thinking about your parents and
your grandparents and all the things that have occurred in our state over
history and the 200 years we’re celebrating and you just realize how remarkable
things were and what people went through to be where we’re at today.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1629292720427.jpeg" alt="Gov. Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson listen to the presentation by Daffron." />
 <figcaption>Gov. Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson listen to the presentation by Daffron.</figcaption>
 </figure>Parson says Missourians have much to celebrate on its 200th
birthday.“I think that’s the pride you have of being a Missourian,”
Parson stated. “I know when I did my two tours of duty in the Army and I stepped
off on the tarmac in Springfield, I said I would never leave this state again,
simply because I love the people of this state and I love this state. And this
is just one of the fine examples, you get to showcase who we are and I really
do believe we’re the heart and soul of this country right here in Missouri.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1629292851798.jpeg" alt="Gov. Parson and the First Lady listen to Pony Express Museum Board of Trustees President Dick Deshon during their visit." />
 <figcaption>Gov. Parson and the First Lady listen to Pony Express Museum Board of Trustees President Dick Deshon during their visit.</figcaption>
 </figure>

Gov. Parson Bicentennial tour takes him to St. Joseph

The Kansas City Chiefs have just one training camp practice left on Wednesday before they head back to their team facilities in Kansas City. 

While it’s been an enjoyable experience for the team and the fans, special teams coach Dave Toub is ready to get home.

"St. Joe is great," Toub reiterated. "I'm 59 years old, and I'm sleeping in a dorm room. You know, it's kind of hard."

Running backs coach Greg Lewis said much the same. 

"I'm enjoying it up here in St. Joe," said Lewis, who made the switch from receivers coach to running backs coach this offseason. "Good team building, but honestly I do want to get home and see my kids and my wife. The players probably do, too, but we still have work to do and need to come out (Wednesday) and finish up strong."

Training camp began July 28, and will have spanned 16 practices over a 22-day period.

The Chiefs practiced in full pads for just over two hours Tuesday. Defensive end Frank Clark left practice early with a hamstring. Jarran Reed left early due to cramping. Demone Harris (oblique) and Derrick Nnadi (hip) were also pulled from practice early.

Coming into Tuesday, the Chiefs had gotten mostly healthy. The only three who didn't practice at all Tuesday were Laurent Duvarney-Tardif (hand), Kyle Long (knee) and Malik Herring (knee).

The Chiefs announced a flurry of roster moves Tuesday to get their number down to 85 players, per NFL rules.

Receiver Chad Williams was released, while corner Manny Patterson, tight end Evan Baylis and receiver Antonio Callaway have all been waived. Running back Elijah McGuire has been placed on injured reserve. 

One area where future cuts may have to be made is offensive line, where many young guys are competing for a roster spot and playing time.

 Offensive line coach Andy Heck says the competition there has been solid, and that could make decisions difficult.

"We have a lot of depth," Heck said, "particularly at those inside center/guard positions, and we have a lot of guys who I think belong in this league, and I'm not sure how many of them are going to be able to make this team. So, it's great competition there. It's a good problem to have, though."

The Chiefs will have to cut five more players by next Tuesday and be down to 53 on the active roster by August 31.

A second-year pro out of Michigan, Danna has had a solid camp and got the chance to play with the first-team defense late in Tuesday's practice after Clark and Nnadi were sidelined.

Alex Okafor also saw some first-team reps at DE Tuesday.

Defensive line coach Brendan Daly says Danna has turned a corner this camp.

"He's expanded his role," Daly said of Danna. "He's doing some different things for us. He's moving around to some different spots, and he's been able to handle it. He's handled a little bit more communication roles, so he's hit that mark."

Receivers coach Joe Bleymaier, who's entering his first season in that role, gave credit where credit is due Tuesday, pointing out how impressive receiver Mecole Hardman has been this camp.

"Mecole is incredibly smart," Bleymaier said. "He's obviously incredibly athletic. He's taken coaching and he's taken the quarterbacks' input, the coaching staff's input on what he's doing and he's really applied it to the field."

Bleymaier also credited receiver Marcus Kemp saying, "he knows the offense, he knows where to be and how to get there."

Coach Daly says the defensive staff will continue to utilize Chris Jones at both defensive tackle and defensive end. Jones got beat by rookie Trey Smith early in one-on-one blocking drills Tuesday, but then buried the rookie on the second go-round.

Rookie safety Zayne Anderson (BYU) got some time with the first-team defense Tuesday. Another rookie, corner Devon Key (Western Kentucky)&nbsp; has been fighting to keep a roster spot in the secondary as well.

Both Key and Anderson were signed as undrafted free agents.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1629239877879.jpeg" alt="Antonio Callaway (19) was among those who the Kansas City Chiefs waived on Tuesday. Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
 <figcaption>Antonio Callaway (19) was among those who the Kansas City Chiefs waived on Tuesday. Photo by Tommy Rezac.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostThe Kansas City Chiefs have just one training camp practice left on Wednesday before they head back to their team facilities in Kansas City. While it’s been an enjoyable experience for the team and the fans, special teams coach Dave Toub is ready to get home."St. Joe is great," Toub reiterated. "I'm 59 years old, and I'm sleeping in a dorm room. You know, it's kind of hard."Running backs coach Greg Lewis said much the same. "I'm enjoying it up here in St. Joe," said Lewis, who made the switch from receivers coach to running backs coach this offseason. "Good team building, but honestly I do want to get home and see my kids and my wife. The players probably do, too, but we still have work to do and need to come out (Wednesday) and finish up strong."Training camp began July 28, and will have spanned 16 practices over a 22-day period.The Chiefs practiced in full pads for just over two hours Tuesday. Defensive end Frank Clark left practice early with a hamstring. Jarran Reed left early due to cramping. Demone Harris (oblique) and Derrick Nnadi (hip) were also pulled from practice early.Coming into Tuesday, the Chiefs had gotten mostly healthy. The only three who didn't practice at all Tuesday were Laurent Duvarney-Tardif (hand), Kyle Long (knee) and Malik Herring (knee).Roster movesThe Chiefs announced a flurry of roster moves Tuesday to get their number down to 85 players, per NFL rules.Receiver Chad Williams was released, while corner Manny Patterson, tight end Evan Baylis and receiver Antonio Callaway have all been waived. Running back Elijah McGuire has been placed on injured reserve. One area where future cuts may have to be made is offensive line, where many young guys are competing for a roster spot and playing time. Offensive line coach Andy Heck says the competition there has been solid, and that could make decisions difficult."We have a lot of depth," Heck said, "particularly at those inside center/guard positions, and we have a lot of guys who I think belong in this league, and I'm not sure how many of them are going to be able to make this team. So, it's great competition there. It's a good problem to have, though."The Chiefs will have to cut five more players by next Tuesday and be down to 53 on the active roster by August 31.Mike DannaA second-year pro out of Michigan, Danna has had a solid camp and got the chance to play with the first-team defense late in Tuesday's practice after Clark and Nnadi were sidelined.Alex Okafor also saw some first-team reps at DE Tuesday.Defensive line coach Brendan Daly says Danna has turned a corner this camp."He's expanded his role," Daly said of Danna. "He's doing some different things for us. He's moving around to some different spots, and he's been able to handle it. He's handled a little bit more communication roles, so he's hit that mark."ReceiversReceivers coach Joe Bleymaier, who's entering his first season in that role, gave credit where credit is due Tuesday, pointing out how impressive receiver Mecole Hardman has been this camp."Mecole is incredibly smart," Bleymaier said. "He's obviously incredibly athletic. He's taken coaching and he's taken the quarterbacks' input, the coaching staff's input on what he's doing and he's really applied it to the field."Bleymaier also credited receiver Marcus Kemp saying, "he knows the offense, he knows where to be and how to get there."Other observationsCoach Daly says the defensive staff will continue to utilize Chris Jones at both defensive tackle and defensive end. Jones got beat by rookie Trey Smith early in one-on-one blocking drills Tuesday, but then buried the rookie on the second go-round.Rookie safety Zayne Anderson (BYU) got some time with the first-team defense Tuesday. Another rookie, corner Devon Key (Western Kentucky)&nbsp; has been fighting to keep a roster spot in the secondary as well.Both Key and Anderson were signed as undrafted free agents.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1629229738870.jpeg" alt="Fans take in a training camp practice in St. Joseph. Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
 <figcaption>Fans take in a training camp practice in St. Joseph. Photo by Tommy Rezac.</figcaption>
 </figure>You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Chiefs make first roster moves Tuesday, eyeing the end of training camp in St. Joseph

St. Joseph celebrates Missouri’s 200th birthday
this weekend with the Steam to S.T.E.A.M. festival at Civic Center Park on the
south side of City Hall.

The festival features food, music, and inter-active exhibits
taking a look back to when the steamboat ruled the Missouri River and a look
forward to what S.T.E.A.M. might bring us; that is, science, technology,
engineering, arts, and mathematics.

The Director of the Missouri Western Office of Applied
Learning, Mike Ducey, says arts fit with the rest better than you might think.

“There are aspects of the arts that employ mathematical
principles to develop the artwork that they present,” Ducey tells host Barry
Birr on the KFEQ Hotline. “In fact, there are a lot of pieces of works of art on
the Missouri Western campus that highlight that, just as an example.”

It begins Friday evening at five o’clock and run until nine
that evening. It picks up at 10 o’clock Saturday morning and, again, wraps up
at 9pm.

Kathy Reno with the Allied Arts Council of St. Joseph says the
festival will feature St. Joseph businesses with unconventional exhibits, such
as one by Hillyard.

“Since Hillyard’s known for basketball, (Hillyard is) going to
have their basketball hoop set up, one of the old-fashioned kind, and show how
they did that gym floor finish,” Reno says.

The S.T.E.A.M. Activity and Innovation Zone provides an
interactive experience for kids and adults alike, including such activities from
creating shaving cream art to playing a game of giant Jenga.

Reno says local musicians will be performing throughout the
festival.

“And we’ve asked all the artists to talk about the history
behind whatever song they play; how does it relate to our theme? So, to celebrate
all things Missouri and all things St. Joe is our goal.”

Reno with the Allied Arts Council says the festival will mix
information with food and fun.

“We’re going to celebrate Missouri’s birthday and we’re going
to have a little barbecue, because it’s not a festival without barbecue, and a
few other things,” Reno says. “We tried to bring together a mix of local
cuisine. So, you can try that, too.”

The St. Joseph 2021: From Steam to S.T.E.A.M. festival begins
Friday evening at five o’clock at Civic Center Park, locating on the south side
of St. Joseph City Hall, 1100 Frederick Avenue. It runs Friday from 5pm to 9pm
and Saturday 10am to 9pm. It is free and open to the public.

For more information, click <a href="http://albrecht-kemper.org/event/st-joseph-2021-festival-from-steam-to-s-t-e-a-m/">here</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1629222917338.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostSt. Joseph celebrates Missouri’s 200th birthday
this weekend with the Steam to S.T.E.A.M. festival at Civic Center Park on the
south side of City Hall.The festival features food, music, and inter-active exhibits
taking a look back to when the steamboat ruled the Missouri River and a look
forward to what S.T.E.A.M. might bring us; that is, science, technology,
engineering, arts, and mathematics.The Director of the Missouri Western Office of Applied
Learning, Mike Ducey, says arts fit with the rest better than you might think.“There are aspects of the arts that employ mathematical
principles to develop the artwork that they present,” Ducey tells host Barry
Birr on the KFEQ Hotline. “In fact, there are a lot of pieces of works of art on
the Missouri Western campus that highlight that, just as an example.”It begins Friday evening at five o’clock and run until nine
that evening. It picks up at 10 o’clock Saturday morning and, again, wraps up
at 9pm.Kathy Reno with the Allied Arts Council of St. Joseph says the
festival will feature St. Joseph businesses with unconventional exhibits, such
as one by Hillyard.“Since Hillyard’s known for basketball, (Hillyard is) going to
have their basketball hoop set up, one of the old-fashioned kind, and show how
they did that gym floor finish,” Reno says.The S.T.E.A.M. Activity and Innovation Zone provides an
interactive experience for kids and adults alike, including such activities from
creating shaving cream art to playing a game of giant Jenga.Reno says local musicians will be performing throughout the
festival.“And we’ve asked all the artists to talk about the history
behind whatever song they play; how does it relate to our theme? So, to celebrate
all things Missouri and all things St. Joe is our goal.”Reno with the Allied Arts Council says the festival will mix
information with food and fun.“We’re going to celebrate Missouri’s birthday and we’re going
to have a little barbecue, because it’s not a festival without barbecue, and a
few other things,” Reno says. “We tried to bring together a mix of local
cuisine. So, you can try that, too.”The St. Joseph 2021: From Steam to S.T.E.A.M. festival begins
Friday evening at five o’clock at Civic Center Park, locating on the south side
of St. Joseph City Hall, 1100 Frederick Avenue. It runs Friday from 5pm to 9pm
and Saturday 10am to 9pm. It is free and open to the public.For more information, click <a href="http://albrecht-kemper.org/event/st-joseph-2021-festival-from-steam-to-s-t-e-a-m/">here</a>.

St. Joseph's Steam to S.T.E.A.M. celebrates Missouri's 200th birthday

Missouri
Western State University will require masks be worn indoors when classes begin
on Monday.

Missouri
Western President Elizabeth Kennedy outlined the policy in an e-mail to staff
and students late Monday afternoon. Missouri Western will require face
coverings be worn in all public indoor spaces on the St. Joseph campus
regardless of vaccination status, including classrooms and meeting rooms. Masks
are not required when eating, drinking, or exercising. Masks will not be
required when working alone in a private workspace. Masks are not required
outdoors.

Kennedy
says the policy will be reviewed every two weeks beginning September 6th
by reviewing campus and community COVID-19 data regarding transmission and
hospitalizations.

Missouri
Western will offer the BinaxNOW
COVID-19 rapid result tests at no charge for Missouri Western students and
employees. Missouri Western is offering incentives for students and staff to
get vaccinated through its <a href="https://www.missouriwestern.edu/covid-19/max-the-vax/">Max the Vax</a> program which offers prizes to those who
get vaccinated, including a grand prize of $5,000 in cash.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1629197781035.jpeg" alt="File photo" />
 <figcaption>File photo</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostMissouri
Western State University will require masks be worn indoors when classes begin
on Monday.Missouri
Western President Elizabeth Kennedy outlined the policy in an e-mail to staff
and students late Monday afternoon. Missouri Western will require face
coverings be worn in all public indoor spaces on the St. Joseph campus
regardless of vaccination status, including classrooms and meeting rooms. Masks
are not required when eating, drinking, or exercising. Masks will not be
required when working alone in a private workspace. Masks are not required
outdoors.Kennedy
says the policy will be reviewed every two weeks beginning September 6th
by reviewing campus and community COVID-19 data regarding transmission and
hospitalizations.Missouri
Western will offer the BinaxNOW
COVID-19 rapid result tests at no charge for Missouri Western students and
employees. Missouri Western is offering incentives for students and staff to
get vaccinated through its <a href="https://www.missouriwestern.edu/covid-19/max-the-vax/">Max the Vax</a> program which offers prizes to those who
get vaccinated, including a grand prize of $5,000 in cash.

Missouri Western issues mask mandate

The St. Joseph Health Department reports an
additional coronavirus-related death while also stating the Buchanan County
positivity rate has dropped by nearly a full percentage point.

St. Joseph health officials report a woman in her
60’s died after contracting COVID-19.

The health department reports 164 new coronavirus
cases from Monday and over the weekend. It says the positivity rate has decreased by 0.84% to 14.02%

Mosaic Life Care reports it is treating 47
COVID-19 patients in its system, all at the St. Joseph hospital.

The vaccination rate for Buchanan County
residents remains about the same with 20.7% of the county
residents fully vaccinated.

Andrew County reports 17 new coronavirus cases
with 148 active cases; a total of 2,600 cases since the pandemic
began.

Doniphan County, Kansas reports 1,198
total cases.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostThe St. Joseph Health Department reports an
additional coronavirus-related death while also stating the Buchanan County
positivity rate has dropped by nearly a full percentage point.St. Joseph health officials report a woman in her
60’s died after contracting COVID-19.The health department reports 164 new coronavirus
cases from Monday and over the weekend. It says the positivity rate has decreased by 0.84% to 14.02%Mosaic Life Care reports it is treating 47
COVID-19 patients in its system, all at the St. Joseph hospital.The vaccination rate for Buchanan County
residents remains about the same with 20.7% of the county
residents fully vaccinated.Andrew County reports 17 new coronavirus cases
with 148 active cases; a total of 2,600 cases since the pandemic
began.Doniphan County, Kansas reports 1,198
total cases.

St. Joseph reports an additional COVID death along with drop in positivity rate

ATCHISON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man for alleged child sex crimes.

On Friday, police conducted an investigation involving a female victim under the age of 14 and crimes committed when the victim was under the age of 16, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.

Police arrested&nbsp;CJ Lonnie McPhie, 36, Atchison, on requested charges of rape, aggravated criminal sodomy, aggravated indecent liberties with a child, indecent liberties with a child, criminal sodomy, and electronic solicitation, according to Wilson. McPhie is being held on a $100,000 bond.

<figure>
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 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man for alleged child sex crimes.On Friday, police conducted an investigation involving a female victim under the age of 14 and crimes committed when the victim was under the age of 16, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.Police arrested&nbsp;CJ Lonnie McPhie, 36, Atchison, on requested charges of rape, aggravated criminal sodomy, aggravated indecent liberties with a child, indecent liberties with a child, criminal sodomy, and electronic solicitation, according to Wilson. McPhie is being held on a $100,000 bond.

Atchison man jailed for alleged child sex crimes

GENTRY COUNTY—A Missouri man was injured in an accident just after 11a.m. Monday in Gentry County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Yamaha motorcycle driven by Zachary&nbsp; &nbsp;A. Carr, 22, La Plata, was eastbound on Route B two miles north of Alanthus Grove.

The driver failed to negotiate a curve. The motorcycle began to skid and overturned.&nbsp; Grand River EMS transported Carr to Mosaic Life Care. He was wearing a helmet, according to the MSHP.

GENTRY COUNTY—A Missouri man was injured in an accident just after 11a.m. Monday in Gentry County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Yamaha motorcycle driven by Zachary&nbsp; &nbsp;A. Carr, 22, La Plata, was eastbound on Route B two miles north of Alanthus Grove.The driver failed to negotiate a curve. The motorcycle began to skid and overturned.&nbsp; Grand River EMS transported Carr to Mosaic Life Care. He was wearing a helmet, according to the MSHP.

Missouri man injured after motorcycle overturns

A resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic has prompted a change
at the St. Joseph public health clinic.

Those going to the Health
Department Clinic at the Patee Market Health Center, 904 South 10th
Street, will
not be allowed to wait at the clinic, but instead will have to wait in their
cars before getting their vaccinations, including the COVID-19 vaccination.

Clinic Supervisor Connie Werner advises parents to keep up on
the latest and not wait on vaccinations.

“Be as educated as possible. Be in communication with your
school,” Werner tells St. Joseph Post. “Make sure that if you have the ability
to have the vaccination and for your children to have the vaccination, to get
those done as well. The health department is not the only resource for the
COVID vaccine. There are multiple pharmacies and Mosaic offering the vaccine as
well. So, we want people to not wait until the last minute. That typically
happens each year.”

Between now and the 27th, the public health clinic is
busy with school children and students getting all their immunizations prior to
the start of school.

Services at the public health clinic are provided on a
first-come, first-served basis from 8-to-11 in the morning and 1-to-4 in the
afternoon.

Parents are asked to bring only two children at a time. The
temporary changes will be in place through the 27th in anticipation
of increased traffic due to back-to-school needs.

Those who can wait on shots are asked to postpone their visit
until the school rush is over, but Werner says if you need vaccinations or
tests, don’t put it off.

“For nursing students who need TB tests, for somebody who
really wants a COVID vaccine and they want to come to us, you are welcome to
come to us, just be aware that there will be increased traffic, a lot more
people coming, and so the wait times will be increased,” Werner says. “And we
will be having people wait in their cars due to the volume of clients.”

Werner asks those seeking services from the public clinic to
be patient.

“Just be aware of how busy it is,” Werner cautions. “Be aware
of how crowded it is and just do anything you can to make it as efficient as
possible.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1629132706314.jpeg" alt="Patee Market Health Center/Photo by Brent Martin" />
 <figcaption>Patee Market Health Center/Photo by Brent Martin</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic has prompted a change
at the St. Joseph public health clinic.Those going to the Health
Department Clinic at the Patee Market Health Center, 904 South 10th
Street, will
not be allowed to wait at the clinic, but instead will have to wait in their
cars before getting their vaccinations, including the COVID-19 vaccination.Clinic Supervisor Connie Werner advises parents to keep up on
the latest and not wait on vaccinations.“Be as educated as possible. Be in communication with your
school,” Werner tells St. Joseph Post. “Make sure that if you have the ability
to have the vaccination and for your children to have the vaccination, to get
those done as well. The health department is not the only resource for the
COVID vaccine. There are multiple pharmacies and Mosaic offering the vaccine as
well. So, we want people to not wait until the last minute. That typically
happens each year.”Between now and the 27th, the public health clinic is
busy with school children and students getting all their immunizations prior to
the start of school.Services at the public health clinic are provided on a
first-come, first-served basis from 8-to-11 in the morning and 1-to-4 in the
afternoon.Parents are asked to bring only two children at a time. The
temporary changes will be in place through the 27th in anticipation
of increased traffic due to back-to-school needs.Those who can wait on shots are asked to postpone their visit
until the school rush is over, but Werner says if you need vaccinations or
tests, don’t put it off.“For nursing students who need TB tests, for somebody who
really wants a COVID vaccine and they want to come to us, you are welcome to
come to us, just be aware that there will be increased traffic, a lot more
people coming, and so the wait times will be increased,” Werner says. “And we
will be having people wait in their cars due to the volume of clients.”Werner asks those seeking services from the public clinic to
be patient.“Just be aware of how busy it is,” Werner cautions. “Be aware
of how crowded it is and just do anything you can to make it as efficient as
possible.”

St. Joseph health clinic changes rules as pandemic lingers

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with U.S. Senator Roger Marshall.

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🎤Forward Ever: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall

Mosaic Life Care reports a drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations.

Mosaic reports it is treating 43 total coronavirus patients in
its system as of Sunday morning, all at the St. Joseph hospital. Mosaic
reported treating 50 total patients on Friday.

The St. Joseph Health Department reports 60 new coronavirus cases
on Friday, down slightly from the Thursday count. The health department will release its latest COVID-19 update this afternoon.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostMosaic Life Care reports a drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations.Mosaic reports it is treating 43 total coronavirus patients in
its system as of Sunday morning, all at the St. Joseph hospital. Mosaic
reported treating 50 total patients on Friday.The St. Joseph Health Department reports 60 new coronavirus cases
on Friday, down slightly from the Thursday count. The health department will release its latest COVID-19 update this afternoon.

Mosaic reports drop in COVID hospitalizations

DONIPHAN COUNTY—A Kansas man died in an accident just before 3p.m. Saturday in Doniphan County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 750 Brute Force ATV driven by Eli Whitaker, 26, Atchison, and a 2020 Honda Talon UTV driven by Jarret Scholz, 21, Atchison, were traveling southeast on Kansas 7 Highway crossing the Wolf River Bridge three miles east of Highland.

&nbsp;The Honda UTV slowed for traffic. The Brute Force ATV did not slow. The driver swerved to avoid a collision. The Brute Force ATV clipped the rear of the Honda UTV and overturned into the path of a northwest bound 2005 Mercury Sable driven by Donna Caples, 72, St. Joseph. The car struck the ATV.&nbsp;

Whitaker was pronounce dead at the scene and was transported to Harmon-Rohde Funeral Home.

Scholz, a passenger on the Honda, Caples and two passengers in the Mercury were not injured. Whitaker, Scholz&nbsp; and the passenger on the Honda were not wearing helmets, according to the KHP.&nbsp; The driver and occupants of the Mercury were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

DONIPHAN COUNTY—A Kansas man died in an accident just before 3p.m. Saturday in Doniphan County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 750 Brute Force ATV driven by Eli Whitaker, 26, Atchison, and a 2020 Honda Talon UTV driven by Jarret Scholz, 21, Atchison, were traveling southeast on Kansas 7 Highway crossing the Wolf River Bridge three miles east of Highland.&nbsp;The Honda UTV slowed for traffic. The Brute Force ATV did not slow. The driver swerved to avoid a collision. The Brute Force ATV clipped the rear of the Honda UTV and overturned into the path of a northwest bound 2005 Mercury Sable driven by Donna Caples, 72, St. Joseph. The car struck the ATV.&nbsp;Whitaker was pronounce dead at the scene and was transported to Harmon-Rohde Funeral Home.Scholz, a passenger on the Honda, Caples and two passengers in the Mercury were not injured. Whitaker, Scholz&nbsp; and the passenger on the Honda were not wearing helmets, according to the KHP.&nbsp; The driver and occupants of the Mercury were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

Atchison man dies after car strikes ATV

CLINTON COUNTY—A St. Joseph man was injured in an accident just after 10p.m. Saturday in Clinton County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2008 Polaris Sportsman driven by Derrick L. Fox, 28, St. Joseph, was eastbound on 268th two miles south of Gower.

The driver lost control of the vehicle. It traveled off the road and overturned. Tri-County Ambulance transported Fox to Mosaic Life Care. He was not wearing a helmet, according to the MSHP.

CLINTON COUNTY—A St. Joseph man was injured in an accident just after 10p.m. Saturday in Clinton County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2008 Polaris Sportsman driven by Derrick L. Fox, 28, St. Joseph, was eastbound on 268th two miles south of Gower.The driver lost control of the vehicle. It traveled off the road and overturned. Tri-County Ambulance transported Fox to Mosaic Life Care. He was not wearing a helmet, according to the MSHP.

St. Joseph man injured after ATV overturns

HARRISON COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 4p.m. in Harrison County.&nbsp;

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2000 Harley Davidson driven by Timothy M. Brunsworth, 53, Des Moines, IA., was westbound on Route N three miles east of Blythdle.

The driver failed to negotiate a cure. The motorcycle traveled off the road, the driver overcorrected, returned to the road and both driver and passenger were ejected.

NTA ambulance transported Brunsworth to Harrison County Community Hospital. He was not wearing a helmet, according to the MSHP.

HARRISON COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 4p.m. in Harrison County.&nbsp;The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2000 Harley Davidson driven by Timothy M. Brunsworth, 53, Des Moines, IA., was westbound on Route N three miles east of Blythdle.The driver failed to negotiate a cure. The motorcycle traveled off the road, the driver overcorrected, returned to the road and both driver and passenger were ejected.NTA ambulance transported Brunsworth to Harrison County Community Hospital. He was not wearing a helmet, according to the MSHP.

Driver injured after motorcycle accident 

NODAWAY COUNTY—A Missouri man was injured in an accident just after 3p.m. Saturday in Nodaway County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2019 Dodge Ram driven by Dale L. Wescott, 57, Lone Jack, was southbound on U.S. 71 and failed to yield after stopping at the intersection of Highway CC a mile north of Maryville.

The Dodge traveled into the path of a 2013 Chrysler Town and Country driven by Lloyd R. Nelson, 81, Skidmore.

Nodaway County EMS transported Nelson to Mosaic in Maryville. Wescott was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

NODAWAY COUNTY—A Missouri man was injured in an accident just after 3p.m. Saturday in Nodaway County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2019 Dodge Ram driven by Dale L. Wescott, 57, Lone Jack, was southbound on U.S. 71 and failed to yield after stopping at the intersection of Highway CC a mile north of Maryville.The Dodge traveled into the path of a 2013 Chrysler Town and Country driven by Lloyd R. Nelson, 81, Skidmore.Nodaway County EMS transported Nelson to Mosaic in Maryville. Wescott was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

Missouri man injured in 2-vehicle Nodaway Co. crash

NODAWAY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 1:30p.m. Saturday in Nodaway County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2021 Chevy truck driven by Cory M. Cronk, 31, Maryville, was northbound on U.S. 71 one half mile north of Maryville,&nbsp;

A mattress from the bed of the pickup became unsecured, slid across the road and struck a southbound 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by Kathryn L. Silvestre, 41, Shenandoah, Iowa.&nbsp;

Silvestre was ejected from the motorcycle. Nodaway County EMS transported her to Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph. She was not wearing a helmet, according to the MSHP.

NODAWAY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 1:30p.m. Saturday in Nodaway County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2021 Chevy truck driven by Cory M. Cronk, 31, Maryville, was northbound on U.S. 71 one half mile north of Maryville,&nbsp;A mattress from the bed of the pickup became unsecured, slid across the road and struck a southbound 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by Kathryn L. Silvestre, 41, Shenandoah, Iowa.&nbsp;Silvestre was ejected from the motorcycle. Nodaway County EMS transported her to Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph. She was not wearing a helmet, according to the MSHP.

Mattress strikes motorcycle rider on Missouri highway

NODAWAY COUNTY—Three people were injured in an accident just after 5:30p.m. Friday in Nodaway County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Ford F150 driven by Makenzie M. Cobb, 27, Maryville, was southbound on Hawk Road approaching U.S. 71.&nbsp;

The pickup failed to yield to a westbound to westbound 2014 Jeep Cherokee driven by Shoba M. Brown, 74, Maryville, after stopping at the stop sign.

The pickup started to turn east and struck the jeep head-on in the eastbound lane of U.S. 71.

Three passengers in the jeep were injured. Life-Flight air ambulance transported Bridget A. Brown, 63, Maryville, to Mosaic in St. Joseph. Nodaway County ambulance transported 77-year-old Karen E. Fulton and 81-year-old Richard M. Fulton both of Maryville to Mosaic in St. Joseph. The drivers were not injured. Bridget Brown was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

NODAWAY COUNTY—Three people were injured in an accident just after 5:30p.m. Friday in Nodaway County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Ford F150 driven by Makenzie M. Cobb, 27, Maryville, was southbound on Hawk Road approaching U.S. 71.&nbsp;The pickup failed to yield to a westbound to westbound 2014 Jeep Cherokee driven by Shoba M. Brown, 74, Maryville, after stopping at the stop sign.The pickup started to turn east and struck the jeep head-on in the eastbound lane of U.S. 71.Three passengers in the jeep were injured. Life-Flight air ambulance transported Bridget A. Brown, 63, Maryville, to Mosaic in St. Joseph. Nodaway County ambulance transported 77-year-old Karen E. Fulton and 81-year-old Richard M. Fulton both of Maryville to Mosaic in St. Joseph. The drivers were not injured. Bridget Brown was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

3 from Maryville hospitalized after head-on crash

BROWN COUNTY—A Kansas woman died in an accident just before 11:30a.m. Friday in Brown County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2014 Ford Explorer driven by Liberty B.&nbsp;Hasenohr, 43, Hiawatha, was turning north into the Walmart parking lot at 701 Hopi Drive.&nbsp; The SUV struck 90-year-old Mary J.&nbsp;Kleppe of Hiawatha.&nbsp; 

EMS transported&nbsp;Kleppe to the hospital in Hiawatha where she was pronounce dead. 

Hasenohr was not injured and properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

BROWN COUNTY—A Kansas woman died in an accident just before 11:30a.m. Friday in Brown County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2014 Ford Explorer driven by Liberty B.&nbsp;Hasenohr, 43, Hiawatha, was turning north into the Walmart parking lot at 701 Hopi Drive.&nbsp; The SUV struck 90-year-old Mary J.&nbsp;Kleppe of Hiawatha.&nbsp; EMS transported&nbsp;Kleppe to the hospital in Hiawatha where she was pronounce dead. Hasenohr was not injured and properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

90-year-old Kansas woman dies after struck by SUV

Buchanan County voters gave overwhelming approval to a
quarter-cent law enforcement sales tax.

Now, the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department must deliver on promises
made during the campaign.

Sheriff Bill Puett says the campaign to raise the sales tax
had a simple goal.

“This was all about people,” Puett says during an appearance
on the KFEQ Hotline. “When I say it’s about people, it’s two-sided. On one
side, it was hiring new additional staff to address some of these concerns that
we saw in the survey and some of the things we heard from our citizens.”

Puett calls the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department pay scale
woefully low.

“Currently, a deputy makes $40,000 (a year) and a police
officer here can top out at $65,000. So, you’re talking about a $25,000 swing,”
Puett says. “Riverside, here just south of us, is going to top out at $75,000 a
year.”

Salary step increases will be implemented as well as incentives
to receive more education and training.

The quarter-cent increase in the county sales tax is projected
to raise $3.6 million annually.

Puett says it will take time for the department to incorporate
the additional money.

Two new units will be added to the sheriff’s department. One
will be a career criminal-fugitive unit that can work closely with the Drug
Strike Force. It will include six investigations and one sergeant. Another will
be an additional patrol unit of eight patrol deputies and a supervisor. Puett
also plans to hire a cyber-crime investigator who specializes in investigating child
exploitation through the Internet.

Puett says the community survey taken by the Community
Alliance indicated Buchanan County residents are concerned about the growing
drug trafficking problem.

“One search warrant in the last month:&nbsp; five pounds of methamphetamine, six pounds of
marijuana, cocaine, 222 fentanyl bars, eight fugitives in one location that
they were able to take on one search warrant,” according to Puett.

The August 3rd quarter-cent sales tax ballot issued
passed with more than 77% of the vote.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostBuchanan County voters gave overwhelming approval to a
quarter-cent law enforcement sales tax.Now, the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department must deliver on promises
made during the campaign.Sheriff Bill Puett says the campaign to raise the sales tax
had a simple goal.“This was all about people,” Puett says during an appearance
on the KFEQ Hotline. “When I say it’s about people, it’s two-sided. On one
side, it was hiring new additional staff to address some of these concerns that
we saw in the survey and some of the things we heard from our citizens.”The second side was about salaries.Puett calls the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department pay scale
woefully low.“Currently, a deputy makes $40,000 (a year) and a police
officer here can top out at $65,000. So, you’re talking about a $25,000 swing,”
Puett says. “Riverside, here just south of us, is going to top out at $75,000 a
year.”Salary step increases will be implemented as well as incentives
to receive more education and training.The quarter-cent increase in the county sales tax is projected
to raise $3.6 million annually.Puett says it will take time for the department to incorporate
the additional money.Two new units will be added to the sheriff’s department. One
will be a career criminal-fugitive unit that can work closely with the Drug
Strike Force. It will include six investigations and one sergeant. Another will
be an additional patrol unit of eight patrol deputies and a supervisor. Puett
also plans to hire a cyber-crime investigator who specializes in investigating child
exploitation through the Internet.Puett says the community survey taken by the Community
Alliance indicated Buchanan County residents are concerned about the growing
drug trafficking problem.“One search warrant in the last month:&nbsp; five pounds of methamphetamine, six pounds of
marijuana, cocaine, 222 fentanyl bars, eight fugitives in one location that
they were able to take on one search warrant,” according to Puett.The August 3rd quarter-cent sales tax ballot issued
passed with more than 77% of the vote.

Buchanan County Sheriff Bill Puett vows to address community concerns

Three
new coronavirus-related deaths have been reported by the St. Joseph Health
Department as it records a slight increase in the Buchanan County COVID-19 positivity
rate.

St.
Joseph health officials report one woman in her 90’s and two in their 80’s died
after contracting COVID-19. Buchanan County’s death toll stands at 203.

Buchanan
County has recorded 210 new COVID-19 cases since last reporting on Monday with
65 reported on Thursday, 94 on Wednesday, and 51 on Tuesday. Buchanan County
has recorded a total of 13,335 cases since the pandemic began. The
county positivity rate is 14.86%, up nearly half a percentage point from last
week.

Mosaic
Life Care reports it is treating 52 COVID-19 patients in its system; 51 in St.
Joseph and one in Maryville.

Andrew
County health officials report 10 new coronavirus cases, 91 in the last seven
days. Andrew County reports it has 202 active cases with a total of 2,562 since the pandemic began with 25 coronavirus-related deaths.

Doniphan
County, Kansas reports a total of 1,176 COVID-19 cases.

The death toll from
COVID-19 in Missouri has now topped 10,000. The state health department’s
coronavirus dashboard on Thursday showed 20 new deaths, bringing the total to
10,002 since the onset of the pandemic in early 2020.

Nationally, more than
615,000 Americans have died from the virus. Deaths have been rising again in
recent weeks due to the delta variant, and it has been especially troubling in
southwest Missouri. New cases and hospitalizations also are at their worst
levels since the winter.

The Kansas Department of
Health and Environment reports 344,937 total COVID-19 cases since the
pandemic began, resulting in 5,357 deaths.

The Associated Press contributed to this article.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostThree
new coronavirus-related deaths have been reported by the St. Joseph Health
Department as it records a slight increase in the Buchanan County COVID-19 positivity
rate.St.
Joseph health officials report one woman in her 90’s and two in their 80’s died
after contracting COVID-19. Buchanan County’s death toll stands at 203.Buchanan
County has recorded 210 new COVID-19 cases since last reporting on Monday with
65 reported on Thursday, 94 on Wednesday, and 51 on Tuesday. Buchanan County
has recorded a total of 13,335 cases since the pandemic began. The
county positivity rate is 14.86%, up nearly half a percentage point from last
week.Mosaic
Life Care reports it is treating 52 COVID-19 patients in its system; 51 in St.
Joseph and one in Maryville.Andrew
County health officials report 10 new coronavirus cases, 91 in the last seven
days. Andrew County reports it has 202 active cases with a total of 2,562 since the pandemic began with 25 coronavirus-related deaths.Doniphan
County, Kansas reports a total of 1,176 COVID-19 cases.The death toll from
COVID-19 in Missouri has now topped 10,000. The state health department’s
coronavirus dashboard on Thursday showed 20 new deaths, bringing the total to
10,002 since the onset of the pandemic in early 2020.Nationally, more than
615,000 Americans have died from the virus. Deaths have been rising again in
recent weeks due to the delta variant, and it has been especially troubling in
southwest Missouri. New cases and hospitalizations also are at their worst
levels since the winter.The Kansas Department of
Health and Environment reports 344,937 total COVID-19 cases since the
pandemic began, resulting in 5,357 deaths.The Associated Press contributed to this article.

St. Joseph records 3 new COVID-19 related deaths

BUCHANAN COUNTY— A Missouri man was injured in an accident just after 2:30p.m. Thursday in Buchanan County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Silverado driven by Victor F. Kretzschman, 74, Hemple, was eastbound on U.S. 36 at MO 33.&nbsp;

The pickup traveled off the north side of the road into the median and across westbound lanes and into a ditch.

A private vehicle transported Kretzschman to Mosaic Life Care. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

BUCHANAN COUNTY— A Missouri man was injured in an accident just after 2:30p.m. Thursday in Buchanan County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Silverado driven by Victor F. Kretzschman, 74, Hemple, was eastbound on U.S. 36 at MO 33.&nbsp;The pickup traveled off the north side of the road into the median and across westbound lanes and into a ditch.A private vehicle transported Kretzschman to Mosaic Life Care. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

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