HOLT COUNTY—One person died and two were injured in an accident in an accident just before 3:30a.m. Sunday in Holt County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Chevy Malibu driven by Chelsey J. Guyer, 21, Fillmore, was northbound on U.S. 59

The car crossed the center line and struck a southbound 2018 Ford Ecosport driven by Angela S. Woods, 57, Oregon, Missouri.&nbsp; After impact both vehicles traveled into the ditch.

Woods was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Chamberlin Funeral Home in Oregon.&nbsp; Atchison-Holt ambulance transported Guyer to Mosaic in St. Joseph. She was later air-lifted to Truman Medical Center.

Andrew County EMS transported a passenger in the Chevy Peyton A. Ohnemus, 28, Oregon, Missouri, to Mosaic Life Care. Guyer was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

HOLT COUNTY—One person died and two were injured in an accident in an accident just before 3:30a.m. Sunday in Holt County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Chevy Malibu driven by Chelsey J. Guyer, 21, Fillmore, was northbound on U.S. 59The car crossed the center line and struck a southbound 2018 Ford Ecosport driven by Angela S. Woods, 57, Oregon, Missouri.&nbsp; After impact both vehicles traveled into the ditch.Woods was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Chamberlin Funeral Home in Oregon.&nbsp; Atchison-Holt ambulance transported Guyer to Mosaic in St. Joseph. She was later air-lifted to Truman Medical Center.Andrew County EMS transported a passenger in the Chevy Peyton A. Ohnemus, 28, Oregon, Missouri, to Mosaic Life Care. Guyer was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

Missouri woman dead, 2 injured after car, SUV crash

A new class of individuals and one legendary team have been officially inducted into the St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame.  

Two of those individuals are Charlie Shields and Dirck Clark, who had a large role in bringing Chiefs Training Camp to St. Joseph back in 2010.  

Both Chiefs President Mark Donovan and CEO Clark Hunt have said if it wasn't for Shields and Clark, the Chiefs would not be in St. Joe.  Shields says while that's nice to hear, it was a true team effort. 

"Not just myself, but Dirck Clark who was President of the Board of Governors at Missouri Western, a bunch of people made this happen and the Chiefs realize that and it's great that they recognize the accomplishment for this community," Shields tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post following the enshrinement ceremony. 

Shields says no one ever thought the Chiefs would be in St. Joseph for 14 years, but the way the community has embraced camp keeps them coming back.

One legendary St. Joseph basketball team has also found its way to its rightful place, among the greats in the St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame. 

The 2007 Benton Girls basketball team made history, going an unprecedented 30-0 and winning a state championship, the first ever in Benton history. 

Current Benton Athletic Director and coach of that team Brett Goodwin says what made that group of girls so special was how determined they were on the court 

"There was no telling them that they can't do this, or they can't do that, they truly felt like every single time that they walked on the floor that they were better than everybody that they were going to play," Goodwin explains.  "And they did that by showing up every day, working hard, making no excuses, and just playing to the best of their abilities." 

The '07 Cardinals team was also inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame last year, but Goodwin says this one feels a bit more special having everyone who supported them in attendance.

Along with a new group of area athletes and coaches being inducted into the St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame, two individuals were also honored with awards. 

One of those awards was the Bill Snyder Woman of Impact Award, presented to Bishop LeBlond Volleyball Coach and Principal Kimberly Huss.  

Huss says she was honored to represent the community in being presented with the award.  

"I think I go quietly about my day just doing things with kids every day and didn't expect anything big like this," Huss says.  

Huss says she feels it's important to understand the impact that you have. . .  

"It stands as a great reminder for me of the work that I do every day to know that that is such an important part of lots of lives," Huss says.  

Also honored was Savannah's Charlie Phillips with the Special Olympics Area Athlete of the Year Phillips earned four medals during the Special Olympic World Games in Berlin.  

10 individuals and one team were enshrined into the Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center.

You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724638029505.jpeg" alt="St. Joseph Sports Commision Director Brett Esely speaks to a crowd gathered at the Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center/ Photo by Matt Pike" />
 <figcaption>St. Joseph Sports Commision Director Brett Esely speaks to a crowd gathered at the Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center/ Photo by Matt Pike</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post A new class of individuals and one legendary team have been officially inducted into the St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame. Two of those individuals are Charlie Shields and Dirck Clark, who had a large role in bringing Chiefs Training Camp to St. Joseph back in 2010. Both Chiefs President Mark Donovan and CEO Clark Hunt have said if it wasn't for Shields and Clark, the Chiefs would not be in St. Joe. Shields says while that's nice to hear, it was a true team effort. "Not just myself, but Dirck Clark who was President of the Board of Governors at Missouri Western, a bunch of people made this happen and the Chiefs realize that and it's great that they recognize the accomplishment for this community," Shields tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post following the enshrinement ceremony. Shields says no one ever thought the Chiefs would be in St. Joseph for 14 years, but the way the community has embraced camp keeps them coming back.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724638068155.jpeg" alt="Charlie Shields and Dirck Clark/ Photo by Matt Pike" />
 <figcaption>Charlie Shields and Dirck Clark/ Photo by Matt Pike</figcaption>
 </figure>One legendary St. Joseph basketball team has also found its way to its rightful place, among the greats in the St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame. The 2007 Benton Girls basketball team made history, going an unprecedented 30-0 and winning a state championship, the first ever in Benton history. Current Benton Athletic Director and coach of that team Brett Goodwin says what made that group of girls so special was how determined they were on the court "There was no telling them that they can't do this, or they can't do that, they truly felt like every single time that they walked on the floor that they were better than everybody that they were going to play," Goodwin explains. "And they did that by showing up every day, working hard, making no excuses, and just playing to the best of their abilities." The '07 Cardinals team was also inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame last year, but Goodwin says this one feels a bit more special having everyone who supported them in attendance.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724638285799.jpeg" alt="Coach Brett Goodwin (at podium) and members of the 2007 Benton Girls basketball team" />
 <figcaption>Coach Brett Goodwin (at podium) and members of the 2007 Benton Girls basketball team</figcaption>
 </figure>Along with a new group of area athletes and coaches being inducted into the St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame, two individuals were also honored with awards. One of those awards was the Bill Snyder Woman of Impact Award, presented to Bishop LeBlond Volleyball Coach and Principal Kimberly Huss. Huss says she was honored to represent the community in being presented with the award. "I think I go quietly about my day just doing things with kids every day and didn't expect anything big like this," Huss says. Huss says she feels it's important to understand the impact that you have. . . "It stands as a great reminder for me of the work that I do every day to know that that is such an important part of lots of lives," Huss says. Also honored was Savannah's Charlie Phillips with the Special Olympics Area Athlete of the Year Phillips earned four medals during the Special Olympic World Games in Berlin. 10 individuals and one team were enshrined into the Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center.You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.<figure>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724638138376.jpeg" alt="St. Joseph Mustangs Owner and General Manager Ky Turner with Brett Esely. Turner spoke on behalf of the late Dan Gerson who was part of the 2024 Hall of Fame class." />
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New class of Hall of Famers enshrined into St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame

DEKALB COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 10:30a.m. Saturday in DeKalb County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2006 GMC Canyon driven by 17-year-old boy from Weatherby was northbound on Route D near NE King Road five miles west of Old Pattonsburg.

The driver failed to negotiate a left curve. The pickup traveled off the east side of the road, overturned and the driver was ejected.

DeKalb-Clinton ambulance transported the teen to Mosaic in St. Joseph. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

DEKALB COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 10:30a.m. Saturday in DeKalb County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2006 GMC Canyon driven by 17-year-old boy from Weatherby was northbound on Route D near NE King Road five miles west of Old Pattonsburg.The driver failed to negotiate a left curve. The pickup traveled off the east side of the road, overturned and the driver was ejected.DeKalb-Clinton ambulance transported the teen to Mosaic in St. Joseph. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

Mo. teen hospitalized after ejected in pickup rollover crash

ANDREW COUNTY —Two women died in an accident just after 10a.m. Saturday in Andrew County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2006 Dodge Caravan driven by Christie L. Petersen, 70, Sheridan, was northbound on U.S. 71 at CR 36 twenty-two miles south of Maryville.

The van traveled off the right side of the road, struck an embankment, became airborne, struck a road sign, struck the ground and rolled onto its top.

Peterson and a passenger Kelly A. Taute, 47, Merced, California, were pronounced dead at the scene and were transported to Bram Funeral Home. Taute was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

ANDREW COUNTY —Two women died in an accident just after 10a.m. Saturday in Andrew County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2006 Dodge Caravan driven by Christie L. Petersen, 70, Sheridan, was northbound on U.S. 71 at CR 36 twenty-two miles south of Maryville.The van traveled off the right side of the road, struck an embankment, became airborne, struck a road sign, struck the ground and rolled onto its top.Peterson and a passenger Kelly A. Taute, 47, Merced, California, were pronounced dead at the scene and were transported to Bram Funeral Home. Taute was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

Two women dead after violent van rollover crash

GRUNDY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 12:30a.m. Saturday in Grundy County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2009 Chevy Impala driven by Madison A. Weiseman, 23, Chula, was southbound on Route K two miles southeast of Laredo.

The car struck a cow in the road.&nbsp; Grundy&nbsp; County EMS transported Weiseman to Wright Memorial Hospital. She was properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

GRUNDY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 12:30a.m. Saturday in Grundy County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2009 Chevy Impala driven by Madison A. Weiseman, 23, Chula, was southbound on Route K two miles southeast of Laredo.The car struck a cow in the road.&nbsp; Grundy&nbsp; County EMS transported Weiseman to Wright Memorial Hospital. She was properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

Mo. woman hospitalized after car strikes cow in the road

ANDREW COUNTY—Four people were injured in an accident just before 3p.m. Friday in Andrew County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2015 Honda Civic driven by Robert G. Dafford, 71, St. Joseph, was eastbound On John Glenn Road at&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Business 71 one mile north of St. Joseph.

The driver pulled into the path of a southbound 2018 Kia Forte driven by Jaya Venkata Sidda, 26, Maryville. The Kia struck the driver side door of the Honda.

Andrew County EMS transported Dafford to Mosaic. Buchanan County EMS transported two passengers in the KIA Manchandra Kuntala, 23 and&nbsp; Datta Karikeya, 24, both of Maryville to Mosaic. Sidda refused treatment for minor injuries at the scene.

All four were properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

ANDREW COUNTY—Four people were injured in an accident just before 3p.m. Friday in Andrew County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2015 Honda Civic driven by Robert G. Dafford, 71, St. Joseph, was eastbound On John Glenn Road at&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Business 71 one mile north of St. Joseph.The driver pulled into the path of a southbound 2018 Kia Forte driven by Jaya Venkata Sidda, 26, Maryville. The Kia struck the driver side door of the Honda.Andrew County EMS transported Dafford to Mosaic. Buchanan County EMS transported two passengers in the KIA Manchandra Kuntala, 23 and&nbsp; Datta Karikeya, 24, both of Maryville to Mosaic. Sidda refused treatment for minor injuries at the scene.All four were properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

4 injured after 2-car Andrew County crash

Optimism seems to be fading that a cease fire proposed by the
United States will be accepted to pause the fighting between Israel and Hamas.

Kansas U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, a Republican member of the
Senate Intelligence Committee, says these are difficult negotiations between
long-time enemies.

“Well, I don’t know, there have been lots of efforts at trying
to put in place a cease fire. None of them have worked to date. And it seems
both sides are difficult to deal with,” Moran tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post during
a recent visit to Elwood.

Moran is doubtful this latest attempt by the United States to
bring the two sides together will work.

“I hope that there can be some kind of coming together for
peace or a better circumstance for people,” Moran says.

Still Moran holds out hope the United States can bring the two
sides together this time.

“So, we hope and pray that there’s solution that protects the
Israeli citizens and provides a safe and secure place for everyone.”

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the Middle East and
had thought Israel and Hamas had agreed to terms for a pause in the fight and
the release of hostages.

The conflict ignited after Hamas attacked Israeli citizens in
October, killing more than a thousand, taking more than 100 hostage. Israel
launched an all-out war against Hamas. It is estimated more than 40,000 have
been killed in the war.

You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1716140421905.png" alt="Sen. Jerry Moran/file photo" />
 <figcaption>Sen. Jerry Moran/file photo</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostOptimism seems to be fading that a cease fire proposed by the
United States will be accepted to pause the fighting between Israel and Hamas.Kansas U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, a Republican member of the
Senate Intelligence Committee, says these are difficult negotiations between
long-time enemies.“Well, I don’t know, there have been lots of efforts at trying
to put in place a cease fire. None of them have worked to date. And it seems
both sides are difficult to deal with,” Moran tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post during
a recent visit to Elwood.Moran is doubtful this latest attempt by the United States to
bring the two sides together will work.“I hope that there can be some kind of coming together for
peace or a better circumstance for people,” Moran says.Still Moran holds out hope the United States can bring the two
sides together this time.“So, we hope and pray that there’s solution that protects the
Israeli citizens and provides a safe and secure place for everyone.”Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the Middle East and
had thought Israel and Hamas had agreed to terms for a pause in the fight and
the release of hostages.The conflict ignited after Hamas attacked Israeli citizens in
October, killing more than a thousand, taking more than 100 hostage. Israel
launched an all-out war against Hamas. It is estimated more than 40,000 have
been killed in the war.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Sen. Moran cautious on whether Israel/Hamas cease fire will be reached

KANSAS CITY — A Former Kansas City Police officer has been charged in a deadly shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon in the parking lot of a Walmart in Kansas City.

Taquiza Johnson, 47,&nbsp; is charged with second-degree murder and Armed Criminal Action, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte'.

Just after 4p.m. Wednesday, police responded to a shooting in the 8600 block of North Boardwalk Avenue, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino.

First responders found a man later identified as 71-year-old Ronald Barnett suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.The initial investigation indicates that the shooting followed a verbal dispute in the parking lot of Walmart, according to DiMartino.

Online jail records do not list a bond amount for Johnson.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724374780429.png" alt="Johnson-photo Platte Co." />
 <figcaption>Johnson-photo Platte Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY — A Former Kansas City Police officer has been charged in a deadly shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon in the parking lot of a Walmart in Kansas City.Taquiza Johnson, 47,&nbsp; is charged with second-degree murder and Armed Criminal Action, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte'.Just after 4p.m. Wednesday, police responded to a shooting in the 8600 block of North Boardwalk Avenue, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino.First responders found a man later identified as 71-year-old Ronald Barnett suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.The initial investigation indicates that the shooting followed a verbal dispute in the parking lot of Walmart, according to DiMartino.Online jail records do not list a bond amount for Johnson.

Former KCPD officer held in Platte Co. for deadly shopping center shooting

St. Joseph's Noah Cameron has had quite the journey since being drafted by the Royals in 2021.  

An alum of Central High School, Cameron jumped from High A Quad Cities to Double A Northwest Arkansas last year. 

Cameron finished last year 3-10 with a 6.10 ERA, striking out 74 batters in 17 starts.  After the season, Cameron made some adjustments, including adding a new pitch, the cutter. 

A new pitch and a better feel for better talent led to better results for Cameron who went 4- 4 for Northwest Arkansas in 16 starts.  Then, came the call from Triple A Omaha  

Cameron had a no decision in his first game with Omaha throwing 6.2 innings, striking out 10, giving up one run.  

The first win for Cameron, a left-handed pitcher, evaded him through his first three starts, before finally earning it this past Sunday.  

Cameron says it felt good to get that first win. 

"You know to have that record, just on record and you get six wins in a row and you're like wow that's awesome and you're 6-0 and it looks good and all that stuff for sure," Cameron tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post during a phone interview while the Stormchasers are in a series in Buffalo,. "So, it's definitely nice."

In the win, Cameron pitched six innings and gave up just one hit while striking out seven and walking three.&nbsp; Before giving up a triple to the second batter he faced in the sixth inning, Cameron pitched 5.1 hitless innings.

Cameron says since arriving in Omaha, he's leaned on a number of veterans, who have various years of major league experience such as Alec Marsh, Daniel Lynch, and Dinelson Lamet. 

"They're at the same level as I am right now, so it's interesting to just see how it's like they were in the big leagues for years and years and their experience up there, and then it's like ok now they're kind of on the grind of they're not happy to be here cause they want to be up in the big leagues cause that's where they were," Cameron explains. "So, it's definitely really cool to just talk to them and see how everything works." 

Along with working alongside many veterans in Omaha, he also gets to work with legendary manager Mike Jirschele, who has won over 1,000 games in Omaha, and also has a World Series ring. 

Cameron says working with 'Jirsch', as he's more commonly known, has been amazing 

"You know the first thing he told me when I came in, he was like "Noah, we win here, you ready to do that?" and I was like absolutely let's do it," Cameron says. "So, it was cool to just see that's just the culture he wants to just have in the clubhouse, and obviously that's what we're doing this year, which is awesome, so yeah he's a good dude."

The Stormchasers clinched a playoff spot after a 9-4 win over the Louisville Bats on June 18th, also securing home field advantage in the International League Championship series, it's the teams first playoff trip in 10 years.

In four starts with Omaha, Cameron is 1-0 with a 1.07 ERA and 30 strikeouts. He currently ranks as the Royals #12 prospect

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724357942438.jpeg" alt="Noah Cameron/ Photo courtesy of the Omaha Stormchasers" />
 <figcaption>Noah Cameron/ Photo courtesy of the Omaha Stormchasers</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post St. Joseph's Noah Cameron has had quite the journey since being drafted by the Royals in 2021. An alum of Central High School, Cameron jumped from High A Quad Cities to Double A Northwest Arkansas last year. Cameron finished last year 3-10 with a 6.10 ERA, striking out 74 batters in 17 starts. After the season, Cameron made some adjustments, including adding a new pitch, the cutter. A new pitch and a better feel for better talent led to better results for Cameron who went 4- 4 for Northwest Arkansas in 16 starts. Then, came the call from Triple A Omaha Cameron had a no decision in his first game with Omaha throwing 6.2 innings, striking out 10, giving up one run. The first win for Cameron, a left-handed pitcher, evaded him through his first three starts, before finally earning it this past Sunday. Cameron says it felt good to get that first win. "You know to have that record, just on record and you get six wins in a row and you're like wow that's awesome and you're 6-0 and it looks good and all that stuff for sure," Cameron tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post during a phone interview while the Stormchasers are in a series in Buffalo,. "So, it's definitely nice."<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Noah has been lights out 😤 <a href="https://t.co/TUvOYDlMoK">pic.twitter.com/TUvOYDlMoK</a>&mdash; Omaha Storm Chasers (@OMAStormChasers) <a href="https://twitter.com/OMAStormChasers/status/1825573942993605095?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>In the win, Cameron pitched six innings and gave up just one hit while striking out seven and walking three.&nbsp; Before giving up a triple to the second batter he faced in the sixth inning, Cameron pitched 5.1 hitless innings.Cameron says since arriving in Omaha, he's leaned on a number of veterans, who have various years of major league experience such as Alec Marsh, Daniel Lynch, and Dinelson Lamet. "They're at the same level as I am right now, so it's interesting to just see how it's like they were in the big leagues for years and years and their experience up there, and then it's like ok now they're kind of on the grind of they're not happy to be here cause they want to be up in the big leagues cause that's where they were," Cameron explains. "So, it's definitely really cool to just talk to them and see how everything works." Along with working alongside many veterans in Omaha, he also gets to work with legendary manager Mike Jirschele, who has won over 1,000 games in Omaha, and also has a World Series ring. Cameron says working with 'Jirsch', as he's more commonly known, has been amazing "You know the first thing he told me when I came in, he was like "Noah, we win here, you ready to do that?" and I was like absolutely let's do it," Cameron says. "So, it was cool to just see that's just the culture he wants to just have in the clubhouse, and obviously that's what we're doing this year, which is awesome, so yeah he's a good dude."The Stormchasers clinched a playoff spot after a 9-4 win over the Louisville Bats on June 18th, also securing home field advantage in the International League Championship series, it's the teams first playoff trip in 10 years.In four starts with Omaha, Cameron is 1-0 with a 1.07 ERA and 30 strikeouts. He currently ranks as the Royals #12 prospect<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724358099235.jpeg" alt="Noah Cameron leaves the mound after striking out seven over six innings /Courtesy of Omaha Stormchasers" />
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 </figure>Journal<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Noah-Cameron-journeys-through-the-Royals-farm-system-e2ngihi" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Full Interview with Noah Cameron<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Full-Interview-Noah-Camerons-journey-through-the-Royals-farm-system-e2nge10" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Royals prospect, St. Joseph's own Noah Cameron thriving in Omaha

By REBECCA RIVAS &nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/missouri-senate-committee-advances-bill-to-ban-texting-while-driving/">Missouri Independent</a>

Gov. Mike Parson said the ban’s implementation will now be delayed until for at least six months

The governor’s&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2024/08/12/hemp-industry-leaders-call-missouri-governors-order-banning-thc-products-an-overreach/">ban on intoxicating hemp products</a>&nbsp;hit a delay Wednesday after Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft rejected the emergency rules detailing how it would have been enforced.

Gov. Mike Parson signed an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sos.mo.gov/library/reference/orders/2024/eo10" target="_blank">executive order</a>&nbsp;earlier this month to remove all hemp-derived THC edibles and beverages from store shelves and threatening penalties to any establishment with a Missouri liquor license or that sells food products for selling them.

It was supposed to take effect on Sept. 1, pending Ashcroft’s approval of the emergency rules. And now that will likely be delayed until for at least six months, Parson said in a strongly-worded&nbsp;<a href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/25057133-20240822-letter-to-sos" target="_blank">letter</a>&nbsp;to Ashcroft on Thursday.

“As best I can tell, you denied this emergency rulemaking because you believe hurt feelings are more important than protecting children,” Parson said.

The governor seemed to be implying the decision was inspired by Parson’s support for another candidate besides Ashcroft in the GOP gubernatorial primary.

Ashcroft finished third in the primary, with Parson’s pick — Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe — winning the nomination.

“This is a personal matter for thousands of parents and grandparents across the state, and denying the rulemaking is your attempt at retribution for my endorsement of another candidate,” Parson said. “Safety of kids is not a political issue. I am disgusted that you are making it one.”

JoDonn Chaney, spokesman for Ashcroft’s office, told The Independent Wednesday that the rules were rejected because they didn’t meet the state law’s criteria. The secretary reached out to the Parson administration to provide an opportunity to explain how the rules met the requirements and got not response, he said.

“Secretary Ashcroft has a discretion to determine what constitutes an emergency rule and there’s guidelines in statute that dictate,” Chaney said.

If Ashcroft would have approved the emergency rules, they would’ve been implemented after 10 business days, since there would be no public-comment period, Chaney said.&nbsp;

However, now the rules will have to go through the standard rules procedure, which will take several months.&nbsp;

“It opens it up for a 30- or a 60-day comment period,” Chaney said, “where individuals on both sides can comment on the rule.”

From there, it will be debated among the members of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, a 10-member body of both state representatives and senators.&nbsp;

However, the rules actually don’t need to be approved for the ban to go into effect, said Lisa Cox, spokeswoman for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/25057131-proposed-rules-for-executive-order" target="_blank">proposed rules&nbsp;</a>include one sentence: “No retailer shall sell, or deliver, hold or offer for sale any food, drug, device or cosmetic that has been embargoed by the Department of Health and Senior Services pursuant to [state statute.]”&nbsp;

It refers to the&nbsp;<a href="https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=196.030" target="_blank">state law</a>&nbsp;that gives DHSS the authority to embargo products without any administrative rule in place. It means that DHSS regulators would have to go to each retailer individually and put an embargo tag on the products they’ve deemed “adulterated, or so misbranded as to be dangerous or fraudulent.”

Then the department would have to go before a circuit court judge to petition that the products need to be embargoed. If the judge sides with the retailer, then the tag is removed.&nbsp;

“The governor has directed DHSS to use our current authority to enforce these products under the Missouri Food Code, which would not require the emergency rule,” Cox said. “We can begin enforcement (embargo of products) on Sept. 1.”

However, without the approval of emergency rules, Cox said DHSS would be acting “without the enforcement authority and support” of the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control.

“It does not appear to me that the government has really thought through this plan very well,” said Chuck Hatfield, an attorney representing the Missouri Hemp Trade Association. “And now the Secretary of State has rejected a rule. And, I hope that they’ll reconsider the whole thing.”

Hatfield said regulation of the hemp industry should be handled through a bill that’s debated and voted on by the legislature. For the last two years, the marijuana-industry — which has been a&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2021/07/21/kansas-lawyer-missouri-medical-marijuana-companies-fill-coffers-of-pro-parson-pac/">major political donor</a>&nbsp;to Parson — has led an unsuccessful effort to convince the legislature to&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2024/04/01/proposed-legislation-could-ban-the-majority-of-delta-8-drinks-and-edibles-in-missouri/">ban hemp-derived THC</a>&nbsp;products outright.&nbsp;

“Trying to do it through executive order and bureaucratic action is just not good government,” Hatfield said. “And I think the Secretary of State today, in part, recognized that.”

At his Aug. 1 press conference, Parson pointed to products that mimic trademarked candy but contain hemp-derived THC as a big reason why he issued his executive order banning all intoxicating hemp products.

These products have been allowed to be sold in Missouri outside of licensed cannabis dispensaries because the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp.

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Director Paula Nicholson warned families about the fact that these hemp products on the shelves are not regulated by any state or federal authority during the same press conference. So there’s no way to ensure they’re safe, she said.

“We have seen the negative impacts first hand,” she said. “Disturbingly, children in Missouri and across the nation have been hospitalized after ingesting these substances. This is unacceptable.”

However, Parson did not address the fact that thousands of retailers statewide are currently selling hemp-derived beverages in bars and liquor stores and require people to be 21 to purchase them.&nbsp;

Steven Busch, owner of Krey Distributing, said everyone in the hemp industry agrees that those bad actors that Parson mentioned should be taken off the shelves.&nbsp;

But the governor failing to address the impact it would have on thousands of bars, liquor stores and grocery stores was “disingenuous” and “bordering unethical,” said Busch, whose company distributes 11 different hemp beverages in eastern Missouri.&nbsp;

“This executive order singled out any retailers that have a liquor license and said that they cannot sell the products,” Busch said. “So that’s pretty much all of my customers that are currently selling.”

Since March, Busch has led an effort to establish regulations for these beverages and edibles by working with various lawmakers to write legislation. It’s set to be filed in December.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724409910089.png" alt=" A spokesman for Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s office told The Independent that the rules were rejected because they didn’t meet the state law’s criteria(Rudi Keller/Missouri Independent)." />
 <figcaption> A spokesman for Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s office told The Independent that the rules were rejected because they didn’t meet the state law’s criteria(Rudi Keller/Missouri Independent).</figcaption>
 </figure>By REBECCA RIVAS &nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/missouri-senate-committee-advances-bill-to-ban-texting-while-driving/">Missouri Independent</a><h2>Gov. Mike Parson said the ban’s implementation will now be delayed until for at least six months</h2>The governor’s&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2024/08/12/hemp-industry-leaders-call-missouri-governors-order-banning-thc-products-an-overreach/">ban on intoxicating hemp products</a>&nbsp;hit a delay Wednesday after Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft rejected the emergency rules detailing how it would have been enforced.Gov. Mike Parson signed an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sos.mo.gov/library/reference/orders/2024/eo10" target="_blank">executive order</a>&nbsp;earlier this month to remove all hemp-derived THC edibles and beverages from store shelves and threatening penalties to any establishment with a Missouri liquor license or that sells food products for selling them.It was supposed to take effect on Sept. 1, pending Ashcroft’s approval of the emergency rules. And now that will likely be delayed until for at least six months, Parson said in a strongly-worded&nbsp;<a href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/25057133-20240822-letter-to-sos" target="_blank">letter</a>&nbsp;to Ashcroft on Thursday.“As best I can tell, you denied this emergency rulemaking because you believe hurt feelings are more important than protecting children,” Parson said.The governor seemed to be implying the decision was inspired by Parson’s support for another candidate besides Ashcroft in the GOP gubernatorial primary.Ashcroft finished third in the primary, with Parson’s pick — Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe — winning the nomination.“This is a personal matter for thousands of parents and grandparents across the state, and denying the rulemaking is your attempt at retribution for my endorsement of another candidate,” Parson said. “Safety of kids is not a political issue. I am disgusted that you are making it one.”JoDonn Chaney, spokesman for Ashcroft’s office, told The Independent Wednesday that the rules were rejected because they didn’t meet the state law’s criteria. The secretary reached out to the Parson administration to provide an opportunity to explain how the rules met the requirements and got not response, he said.“Secretary Ashcroft has a discretion to determine what constitutes an emergency rule and there’s guidelines in statute that dictate,” Chaney said.If Ashcroft would have approved the emergency rules, they would’ve been implemented after 10 business days, since there would be no public-comment period, Chaney said.&nbsp;However, now the rules will have to go through the standard rules procedure, which will take several months.&nbsp;“It opens it up for a 30- or a 60-day comment period,” Chaney said, “where individuals on both sides can comment on the rule.”From there, it will be debated among the members of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, a 10-member body of both state representatives and senators.&nbsp;However, the rules actually don’t need to be approved for the ban to go into effect, said Lisa Cox, spokeswoman for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/25057131-proposed-rules-for-executive-order" target="_blank">proposed rules&nbsp;</a>include one sentence: “No retailer shall sell, or deliver, hold or offer for sale any food, drug, device or cosmetic that has been embargoed by the Department of Health and Senior Services pursuant to [state statute.]”&nbsp;It refers to the&nbsp;<a href="https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=196.030" target="_blank">state law</a>&nbsp;that gives DHSS the authority to embargo products without any administrative rule in place. It means that DHSS regulators would have to go to each retailer individually and put an embargo tag on the products they’ve deemed “adulterated, or so misbranded as to be dangerous or fraudulent.”Then the department would have to go before a circuit court judge to petition that the products need to be embargoed. If the judge sides with the retailer, then the tag is removed.&nbsp;“The governor has directed DHSS to use our current authority to enforce these products under the Missouri Food Code, which would not require the emergency rule,” Cox said. “We can begin enforcement (embargo of products) on Sept. 1.”However, without the approval of emergency rules, Cox said DHSS would be acting “without the enforcement authority and support” of the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control.“It does not appear to me that the government has really thought through this plan very well,” said Chuck Hatfield, an attorney representing the Missouri Hemp Trade Association. “And now the Secretary of State has rejected a rule. And, I hope that they’ll reconsider the whole thing.”Hatfield said regulation of the hemp industry should be handled through a bill that’s debated and voted on by the legislature. For the last two years, the marijuana-industry — which has been a&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2021/07/21/kansas-lawyer-missouri-medical-marijuana-companies-fill-coffers-of-pro-parson-pac/">major political donor</a>&nbsp;to Parson — has led an unsuccessful effort to convince the legislature to&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2024/04/01/proposed-legislation-could-ban-the-majority-of-delta-8-drinks-and-edibles-in-missouri/">ban hemp-derived THC</a>&nbsp;products outright.&nbsp;“Trying to do it through executive order and bureaucratic action is just not good government,” Hatfield said. “And I think the Secretary of State today, in part, recognized that.”At his Aug. 1 press conference, Parson pointed to products that mimic trademarked candy but contain hemp-derived THC as a big reason why he issued his executive order banning all intoxicating hemp products.These products have been allowed to be sold in Missouri outside of licensed cannabis dispensaries because the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp.Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Director Paula Nicholson warned families about the fact that these hemp products on the shelves are not regulated by any state or federal authority during the same press conference. So there’s no way to ensure they’re safe, she said.“We have seen the negative impacts first hand,” she said. “Disturbingly, children in Missouri and across the nation have been hospitalized after ingesting these substances. This is unacceptable.”However, Parson did not address the fact that thousands of retailers statewide are currently selling hemp-derived beverages in bars and liquor stores and require people to be 21 to purchase them.&nbsp;Steven Busch, owner of Krey Distributing, said everyone in the hemp industry agrees that those bad actors that Parson mentioned should be taken off the shelves.&nbsp;But the governor failing to address the impact it would have on thousands of bars, liquor stores and grocery stores was “disingenuous” and “bordering unethical,” said Busch, whose company distributes 11 different hemp beverages in eastern Missouri.&nbsp;“This executive order singled out any retailers that have a liquor license and said that they cannot sell the products,” Busch said. “So that’s pretty much all of my customers that are currently selling.”Since March, Busch has led an effort to establish regulations for these beverages and edibles by working with various lawmakers to write legislation. It’s set to be filed in December.

Ban on Mo. hemp-THC products delayed in dust up between governor, secretary of state

BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/author/jennifer-shutt/">JENNIFER SHUTT</a> State's Newsroom

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved an updated COVID-19 vaccine intended to address severe symptoms of the virus ahead of the cold and flu season.

The new booster shots from Moderna and Pfizer follow a summer of increasing COVID-19 cases and are designed to better address the variants that are circulating now.

Peter Marks, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, said in a written statement that vaccination “continues to be the cornerstone of COVID-19 prevention.”

“These updated vaccines meet the agency’s rigorous, scientific standards for safety, effectiveness, and manufacturing quality,” Marks said. “Given waning immunity of the population from previous exposure to the virus and from prior vaccination, we strongly encourage those who are eligible to consider receiving an updated COVID-19 vaccine to provide better protection against currently circulating variants.”

Wastewater surveillance has been&nbsp;<a href="https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#wastewater-surveillance" target="_blank">steadily increasing</a>&nbsp;since early May and could rise further now that children throughout the country are returning to school.

The number of emergency department&nbsp;<a href="https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#ed-visits_separated_by_age_group" target="_blank">visits</a>&nbsp;began increasing in May as well. And while the death rate from COVID-19 steadily decreased during the first half of the year, it began ticking up slightly in June, according to&nbsp;<a href="http://demographicsovertime/" target="_blank">data</a>&nbsp;from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The FDA announcement said that three doses of the updated Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine or two doses of the updated Moderna vaccine are approved for unvaccinated children between six months and 4 years old.

Children between six months and 4 years old who have already received their COVID-19 vaccine are eligible to receive one or two doses or either updated vaccine. The dosing will depend on the timing and number of doses of their previous vaccination.

Children between 5 and 11 years old can receive a single dose of the updated vaccine, regardless of whether they’ve been previously vaccinated or not. If a child in that age range has been vaccinated against COVID-19, they need to wait at least two months before getting the updated dose.

Anyone over the age of 12 is eligible for a single dose of the updated vaccine if they’ve been vaccinated previously. They also must wait at least two months after their last vaccination.

Pfizer wrote in a statement that its “vaccine will begin shipping immediately and be available in pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics across the U.S. beginning in the coming days.”

Moderna said it expects its updated vaccine “to be in pharmacies and care settings in the coming days.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724379233688.png" alt="Syringes of COVID-19 vaccinations are filled during MU Health Care’s vaccination clinic in the Walsworth Family Columns Club at Faurot Field in Columbia on Feb. 4, 2021 (Photo by Justin Kelley/MU Health Care)." />
 <figcaption>Syringes of COVID-19 vaccinations are filled during MU Health Care’s vaccination clinic in the Walsworth Family Columns Club at Faurot Field in Columbia on Feb. 4, 2021 (Photo by Justin Kelley/MU Health Care).</figcaption>
 </figure>BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/author/jennifer-shutt/">JENNIFER SHUTT</a> State's NewsroomWASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved an updated COVID-19 vaccine intended to address severe symptoms of the virus ahead of the cold and flu season.The new booster shots from Moderna and Pfizer follow a summer of increasing COVID-19 cases and are designed to better address the variants that are circulating now.Peter Marks, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, said in a written statement that vaccination “continues to be the cornerstone of COVID-19 prevention.”“These updated vaccines meet the agency’s rigorous, scientific standards for safety, effectiveness, and manufacturing quality,” Marks said. “Given waning immunity of the population from previous exposure to the virus and from prior vaccination, we strongly encourage those who are eligible to consider receiving an updated COVID-19 vaccine to provide better protection against currently circulating variants.”Wastewater surveillance has been&nbsp;<a href="https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#wastewater-surveillance" target="_blank">steadily increasing</a>&nbsp;since early May and could rise further now that children throughout the country are returning to school.The number of emergency department&nbsp;<a href="https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#ed-visits_separated_by_age_group" target="_blank">visits</a>&nbsp;began increasing in May as well. And while the death rate from COVID-19 steadily decreased during the first half of the year, it began ticking up slightly in June, according to&nbsp;<a href="http://demographicsovertime/" target="_blank">data</a>&nbsp;from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The FDA announcement said that three doses of the updated Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine or two doses of the updated Moderna vaccine are approved for unvaccinated children between six months and 4 years old.Children between six months and 4 years old who have already received their COVID-19 vaccine are eligible to receive one or two doses or either updated vaccine. The dosing will depend on the timing and number of doses of their previous vaccination.Children between 5 and 11 years old can receive a single dose of the updated vaccine, regardless of whether they’ve been previously vaccinated or not. If a child in that age range has been vaccinated against COVID-19, they need to wait at least two months before getting the updated dose.Anyone over the age of 12 is eligible for a single dose of the updated vaccine if they’ve been vaccinated previously. They also must wait at least two months after their last vaccination.Pfizer wrote in a statement that its “vaccine will begin shipping immediately and be available in pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics across the U.S. beginning in the coming days.”Moderna said it expects its updated vaccine “to be in pharmacies and care settings in the coming days.”

FDA greenlights new COVID vaccine after a summer of rising numbers of cases

ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a knife attack and have a teen in custody.

Just before 8p.m. Wednesday, responded to a home in the 300 block of East P Street in Atchison to investigate a reported stabbing, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.

 It was determined that a disturbance had occurred between a 31-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy who both live at the residence. 

During the disturbance the boy allegedly stabbed the man in the hand and arm with a knife. EMS transported the victim to Mosaic in St. Joseph for treatment. Police took the teen into custody and transported him to a juvenile detention facility on a requested charge of aggravated battery.

The teen’s  mother and the victim are in a relationship, according to Wilson.

ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a knife attack and have a teen in custody.Just before 8p.m. Wednesday, responded to a home in the 300 block of East P Street in Atchison to investigate a reported stabbing, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson. It was determined that a disturbance had occurred between a 31-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy who both live at the residence. During the disturbance the boy allegedly stabbed the man in the hand and arm with a knife. EMS transported the victim to Mosaic in St. Joseph for treatment. Police took the teen into custody and transported him to a juvenile detention facility on a requested charge of aggravated battery.The teen’s mother and the victim are in a relationship, according to Wilson.

Kan. teen accused of knife attack on mother's boyfriend

Coming next month free improv classes will be offered in St. Joseph through the Performing Arts Association.  

Executive Director Paul Storiale  says since he arrived in St. Joe, he's wanted to start these classes for what he calls a fascinating artform. 

"Improv is a part of the arts that also invites people who aren’t involved in the arts at all,” Storiale explains to KFEQ Hotline host Barry Birr. “And so, I wanted to make sure that people had the opportunity to take a class, so we made them free, and they’re coming up here soon starting on September 9th.” 

Improv classes will be offered for free to teens and adults every other Monday.  

Storiale says doing improv can also help in other parts of your life 

"Well, it certainly strengthens your communication skills, and so if you’re really bad at giving a speech, you’re going to start being really good at giving a speech,” Storiale says. “You know we get in the way of ourselves, and when you just don’t care anymore and you just do the doing, you’re going to get it.” 

There is limited space available in the classes. For more information you can click <a href="https://paastjo.org/452-2/">HERE</a>.

By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostComing next month free improv classes will be offered in St. Joseph through the Performing Arts Association. Executive Director Paul Storiale says since he arrived in St. Joe, he's wanted to start these classes for what he calls a fascinating artform. "Improv is a part of the arts that also invites people who aren’t involved in the arts at all,” Storiale explains to KFEQ Hotline host Barry Birr. “And so, I wanted to make sure that people had the opportunity to take a class, so we made them free, and they’re coming up here soon starting on September 9th.” Improv classes will be offered for free to teens and adults every other Monday. Storiale says doing improv can also help in other parts of your life "Well, it certainly strengthens your communication skills, and so if you’re really bad at giving a speech, you’re going to start being really good at giving a speech,” Storiale says. “You know we get in the way of ourselves, and when you just don’t care anymore and you just do the doing, you’re going to get it.” There is limited space available in the classes. For more information you can click <a href="https://paastjo.org/452-2/">HERE</a>.

Improv classes are beginning in St. Joseph starting next month

White
Cloud, Kansas will be holding its flea market next weekend.

White
Cloud Mayor Jama Edie says someone erroneously announced the city-wide flea
market had been canceled. It, indeed, will be held next weekend. A post on the
White Cloud Kansas Flea Market Facebook page suggests the problem could have occurred,
because management of the flea market has changed hands.

The
White Cloud city-wide flea market begins August 29th. It runs
through September 1st.

The
American Legion will be open to serve breakfast as well as provide sandwiches
for lunch and dinner during the flea market, according to Edie.

If
you need more information about the White Cloud flea market, you can call White
Cloud City Hall at 619-654-1048.

Click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/whitecloudkansasfleamarket">HERE</a> for the White Cloud Kansas Flea Market Facebook page.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724342468709.jpeg" alt="White Cloud Flea Market/Photo courtesy of White Cloud Kansas Flea Market Facebook page" />
 <figcaption>White Cloud Flea Market/Photo courtesy of White Cloud Kansas Flea Market Facebook page</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostWhite
Cloud, Kansas will be holding its flea market next weekend.White
Cloud Mayor Jama Edie says someone erroneously announced the city-wide flea
market had been canceled. It, indeed, will be held next weekend. A post on the
White Cloud Kansas Flea Market Facebook page suggests the problem could have occurred,
because management of the flea market has changed hands.The
White Cloud city-wide flea market begins August 29th. It runs
through September 1st.The
American Legion will be open to serve breakfast as well as provide sandwiches
for lunch and dinner during the flea market, according to Edie.If
you need more information about the White Cloud flea market, you can call White
Cloud City Hall at 619-654-1048.Click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/whitecloudkansasfleamarket">HERE</a> for the White Cloud Kansas Flea Market Facebook page.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

White Cloud will, indeed, be holding its flea market next weekend

St. Joseph City Manager Bryan Carter says there is a two-part
reason he decided to resign as city manager.

“First part is that I had a good opportunity that presented
itself. It offers an opportunity to return to a full-time legal practice, which
is what of course I was doing before I was city manager,” Carter tells KFEQ/St.
Joseph Post. “The other side to it is a personal side. My family dynamics are
such that the opportunity’s going to allow me more time with family.”

Carter says he wants to spend more time with his one-year-old son.

Carter will not disclose exactly what the professional
opportunity is, except to say it is full-time legal work in Kansas City.

Carter joined the legal team at St. Joseph City Hall in 2011.
He became St. Joseph City Attorney in 2015. Carter took over as interim city
manager when Gary Edwards resigned from the position after only two months on
the job. The St. Joseph City Council unanimously removed the tag of interim and
made him city manager in the spring of 2021.

Carter says leaving the job and the community was a difficult
decision.

“Oh, exceptionally difficult,” Carter says. “This is a great
community, a community that I’ve loved working for, for a number of years now.
We have a lot of good, positive momentum happening right now. It’s tough to
walk away from, but again it’s just kind of the right move for me personally at
this point.”

Carter says it will be difficult to move.

“That’s one of the tougher decisions. I’ve really grown to
love this community over the time that I’ve lived here,” Carter says. “As hard
as it is to leave the job, it’s also very hard to leave the work with the
community and the presence with the community.”

Carter says one of the highlights of his tenure as city
manager was passage of the parks sales tax in August of 2021, which he says
will be used to enhance one of St. Joseph’s strengths.

Carter says there are challenges ahead that he would like to
see through, challenges that he understands won’t be easy.

“We’re like every community that way. The easy things get
fixed when we take care of those,” according to Carter. “But there’s a lot a
dedication to taking care of the hard things as well.”

Carter’s resignation is effective September 6th.
City Community Development Director, Clint Thompson, will serve as interim city
manager during the process to find Carter’s successor.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724338503380.jpeg" alt="Bryan Carter/file photo" />
 <figcaption>Bryan Carter/file photo</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostSt. Joseph City Manager Bryan Carter says there is a two-part
reason he decided to resign as city manager.“First part is that I had a good opportunity that presented
itself. It offers an opportunity to return to a full-time legal practice, which
is what of course I was doing before I was city manager,” Carter tells KFEQ/St.
Joseph Post. “The other side to it is a personal side. My family dynamics are
such that the opportunity’s going to allow me more time with family.”Carter says he wants to spend more time with his one-year-old son.Carter will not disclose exactly what the professional
opportunity is, except to say it is full-time legal work in Kansas City.Carter joined the legal team at St. Joseph City Hall in 2011.
He became St. Joseph City Attorney in 2015. Carter took over as interim city
manager when Gary Edwards resigned from the position after only two months on
the job. The St. Joseph City Council unanimously removed the tag of interim and
made him city manager in the spring of 2021.Carter says leaving the job and the community was a difficult
decision.“Oh, exceptionally difficult,” Carter says. “This is a great
community, a community that I’ve loved working for, for a number of years now.
We have a lot of good, positive momentum happening right now. It’s tough to
walk away from, but again it’s just kind of the right move for me personally at
this point.”Carter says it will be difficult to move.“That’s one of the tougher decisions. I’ve really grown to
love this community over the time that I’ve lived here,” Carter says. “As hard
as it is to leave the job, it’s also very hard to leave the work with the
community and the presence with the community.”Carter says one of the highlights of his tenure as city
manager was passage of the parks sales tax in August of 2021, which he says
will be used to enhance one of St. Joseph’s strengths.Carter says there are challenges ahead that he would like to
see through, challenges that he understands won’t be easy.“We’re like every community that way. The easy things get
fixed when we take care of those,” according to Carter. “But there’s a lot a
dedication to taking care of the hard things as well.”Carter’s resignation is effective September 6th.
City Community Development Director, Clint Thompson, will serve as interim city
manager during the process to find Carter’s successor.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Carter cites 2-part reason for stepping down as St. Joseph City Manager

ATCHISON COUNTY —Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at the American Legion in the 1600 block South 6th Street in Atchison, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.

The crime occurred shortly before 2a.m. on Sunday. Forced entry was made into a safe and cash was taken.

ATCHISON COUNTY —Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at the American Legion in the 1600 block South 6th Street in Atchison, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.The crime occurred shortly before 2a.m. on Sunday. Forced entry was made into a safe and cash was taken.Police released no additional details.

Police: Cash taken from safe at American Legion

ATCHISON COUNTY, Kan. —One person was injured in an accident just after midnight Wednesday in the city of Atchison.

According to Police Chief Mike Wilson,&nbsp;a 2003 Jeep Liberty driven by Richard Harrell, 65, Atchison, struck a parked vehicle in the 800 block George Street. 

EMS transported Harrell to Amberwell Hospital for examination of injuries. He was cited for driving too fast for conditions and driving with expired license.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724335064386.png" alt="Photo Atchison Police" />
 <figcaption>Photo Atchison Police</figcaption>
 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY, Kan. —One person was injured in an accident just after midnight Wednesday in the city of Atchison.According to Police Chief Mike Wilson,&nbsp;a 2003 Jeep Liberty driven by Richard Harrell, 65, Atchison, struck a parked vehicle in the 800 block George Street. EMS transported Harrell to Amberwell Hospital for examination of injuries. He was cited for driving too fast for conditions and driving with expired license.

Kansas man hospitalized after crash into parked vehicle

LIVINGSTON COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 2:30p.m. Wednesday in Livingston County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2012 Ram pickup driven by Terry A. Breer, 59, Chillicothe, was northbound on U.S. 65 at LIV 228 at the north Chillicothe city limits.

The pickup traveled through a controlled intersection&nbsp; and struck a westbound 2018 Nissan Titan driven by John T. Riead, 64, Chillicothe who was making left turn at U.S. 65.

A private vehicle transported Riead to Hedrick Medical Center. Breer was not injured despite not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

LIVINGSTON COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 2:30p.m. Wednesday in Livingston County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2012 Ram pickup driven by Terry A. Breer, 59, Chillicothe, was northbound on U.S. 65 at LIV 228 at the north Chillicothe city limits.The pickup traveled through a controlled intersection&nbsp; and struck a westbound 2018 Nissan Titan driven by John T. Riead, 64, Chillicothe who was making left turn at U.S. 65.A private vehicle transported Riead to Hedrick Medical Center. Breer was not injured despite not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

Missouri man injured after pickups collide

BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating two suspects on drug allegations.&nbsp;

On August 19, Brown County Sheriff's Office Drug TaskForce initiated a search warrant at 133 W. 13th in Horton, according to Sheriff John Merchant.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Deputies arrested 44-year-old Gerald Adams of Horton on requested charges of Possession of Meth, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of DrugParaphernalia. Deputies also arrested 63-year-old&nbsp; Carolyn Sigmon of Horton on requested charges of Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724188928372.png" alt="Adams photo Brown Co." />
 <figcaption>Adams photo Brown Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating two suspects on drug allegations.&nbsp;On August 19, Brown County Sheriff's Office Drug TaskForce initiated a search warrant at 133 W. 13th in Horton, according to Sheriff John Merchant.&nbsp; &nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724188905175.png" alt="Sigmon photo Brown Co." />
 <figcaption>Sigmon photo Brown Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Deputies arrested 44-year-old Gerald Adams of Horton on requested charges of Possession of Meth, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of DrugParaphernalia. Deputies also arrested 63-year-old&nbsp; Carolyn Sigmon of Horton on requested charges of Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Drug bust sends Kansas couple to jail

Northern Missouri Congressman Sam Graves says
federal money for federal roads will allow the state of Missouri to shift
funding to rural roads, but Graves adds transportation is about more than roads
and bridges.

Graves, chair of the House Transportation and
Infrastructure Committee, says his committee has jurisdiction over a wide
variety of issues.

“Transportation isn’t just about roads and
bridges,” Graves says. “My jurisdiction in my committee:&nbsp; we have pipelines, all the ports in the
United States, all the inland waterways in the United States, aviation, rail,
and, of course obviously, highways and bridges. And then on top of that I have
all public buildings. So, everything from the Smithsonian in Washington to the
USDA in Kansas City and everything in between.”

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostNorthern Missouri Congressman Sam Graves says
federal money for federal roads will allow the state of Missouri to shift
funding to rural roads, but Graves adds transportation is about more than roads
and bridges.Graves, chair of the House Transportation and
Infrastructure Committee, says his committee has jurisdiction over a wide
variety of issues.“Transportation isn’t just about roads and
bridges,” Graves says. “My jurisdiction in my committee:&nbsp; we have pipelines, all the ports in the
United States, all the inland waterways in the United States, aviation, rail,
and, of course obviously, highways and bridges. And then on top of that I have
all public buildings. So, everything from the Smithsonian in Washington to the
USDA in Kansas City and everything in between.”Graves, a Republican, is hopeful changes made to
the Waters Resources Development Act (WRDA) by the U.S. House will make it
through negotiations with the Senate. Those changes would prioritize flood
control and navigation over wildlife habitat.“And this idea that we’re going to manage the
river based on fish and two birds and not manage it based on people’s lives and
livelihoods and communities and businesses and power plants that depend on river
levels is just ridiculous,” according to Graves.Environmentalists, though, say Missouri River
habitat must be preserved to protect the pallid sturgeon, the least tern, and
the piping plover; all species believed to be endangered.The Senate has approved its own version of WRDA.
House and Senate conferees are attempting to work out differences and fashion a
compromise to submit to both chambers in hopes of getting it to President Biden’s
desk.Graves defends his vote against the $1.2 trillion
infrastructure bill passed by Congress in 2021 when Democrats controlled the
chamber and he was the ranking minority member on the Transportation Committee,
contending the bill grew too large. Graves says the bill began as the
reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Bill; ranging in cost from $500-to-600
billion. Graves asserts the bill got hijacked by Democratic leadership and grew
far beyond what could be paid for through user taxes.“Now you’ve got a $1.2 trillion bill that is not
paid for and so I absolutely was not going to support that or vote for it,
particularly without any input,” Graves says. “Now, what’s interesting though,
is that bill still has to be authorized. So, all of those projects come through
my committee and I get to make the decision on how that money is spent.”Graves says Republicans and Democrats on the
Transportation Committee were close to reaching an agreement on the bill before
the changes got made by House leadership and Democrats in the Senate along with
the White House.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

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