St. Joseph City Manager Bryan Carter has announced his
resignation, effective early next month.

Carter first served as interim City Manager before the city
council named him City Manager in early 2021. Carter has been with the city
since 2011, previously serving in the city legal department.

Carter says the decision was difficult, but one he made to
pursue other career and personal objectives.

“I have been honored to serve as St. Joseph’s City Manager. I
appreciate the immense support the City Council, our community members, and our
dedicated city employees have provided. Although I will be stepping away from
the City Manager role, I remain excited for St. Joseph’s future and will
continue to be an advocate for this community,” Carter said in a written
statement released by the City of St. Joseph.

Carter's resignation is effective September 6th.

The St. Joseph City Council will appoint an interim city
manager upon Carter’s departure and begin the search for a replacement
immediately.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723112456978.jpeg" alt="St. Joseph City Manager Bryan Carter/file photo" />
 <figcaption>St. Joseph City Manager Bryan Carter/file photo</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostSt. Joseph City Manager Bryan Carter has announced his
resignation, effective early next month.Carter first served as interim City Manager before the city
council named him City Manager in early 2021. Carter has been with the city
since 2011, previously serving in the city legal department.Carter says the decision was difficult, but one he made to
pursue other career and personal objectives.“I have been honored to serve as St. Joseph’s City Manager. I
appreciate the immense support the City Council, our community members, and our
dedicated city employees have provided. Although I will be stepping away from
the City Manager role, I remain excited for St. Joseph’s future and will
continue to be an advocate for this community,” Carter said in a written
statement released by the City of St. Joseph.Carter's resignation is effective September 6th.The St. Joseph City Council will appoint an interim city
manager upon Carter’s departure and begin the search for a replacement
immediately.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

St. Joseph City Manager Bryan Carter to resign

As Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker worked on the field during Chiefs Training Camp in St. Joseph, behind the scenes he was busy negotiating a new deal.  

That culminated today as the Chiefs announced Butker had signed a four-year extension with the team. The deal makes Butker the highest paid kicker in the league.  

Butker says he's glad that he can help move the kicker market forward 

"I think offense is definitely the strength of the NFL right now, there's a lot of points being scored and kickers are part of that, games are closer than ever," Butker tells reporters after practice. "(Justin) Tucker signed his contract two years ago and then Jake Elliot just signed and tied his, so I'm grateful to be able to move it up a little bit." 

Butker's new deal will net him $6.4 million annually, while Justin Tucker and Jake Elliot are making just $6 million.  

Most notably, Butker negotiated the new deal himself.  Butker says it was a lot of fun.  

"My personality I'm an introvert, I don't really like the attention, so even being an NFL kicker is kind of an odd thing for me, I don't like the loud noises, the attention that comes my way," Butker explains. "But when I'm in the moment and I'm executing the kick, I'm so grateful for that opportunity and I kind of negotiated this contract the same way."  

"It would have been easy for me to have an agent handle the contract, but I kind of attacked this fear and I wanted to go out and have faith in myself to represent myself, and do something that not a lot of players do and it wasn't to difficult."  

Butker says he actually used his background as an industrial engineer at Georgia Tech during the negotiations.  

"I can handle the spreadsheets and making sure I'm doing the right job with the counter offers and such and getting to a good deal," Butker says. "But, it was a challenge that I took on and I felt like going on year eight I kind of understand the NFL well enough, I understand contracts well enough from being involved with the NFLPA, and obviously I have a great relationship with the front office here."  

"And so, I was able to negotiate my own contract over 8 to 10 weeks and I'm really excited about it and I think it's empowering for players to know that no one's going to represent you better than you." 

Chiefs prepared to show off new dynamic receivers in preseason game

The Chiefs wrapped up their final practice of the week in St. Joseph today and now turn their attention to the first preseason game on Saturday in Jacksonville.&nbsp;

One of the more exciting aspects of the first preseason game is seeing all the Chiefs new offensive weapons, like Hollywood Brown and Xavier Worthy, in action&nbsp;

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes says he's extremely excited to see these new weapons in game action.&nbsp;

"Obviously for me to go out there and play these guys and showcase what we have the ability to do, but to learn from our mistakes too," Mahomes tells reporters from the podium post-practice. "You're going to go out there and play for real and play against someone else, I'm tired of going against Spags (Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) and every defense known to man, and so I think just going out there, letting the guys play, make decisions under fire, and have them make those right decisions and learn from mistakes after."&nbsp;

Mahomes says with his new speedy receivers they'll obviously be able to hit guys over the top.&nbsp;

"But I think the biggest thing is you want to be able to do both, I think that's something we've worked on all camp is you're going to be able to hit the guys over the top and then when the defense plays deep you have to be able to hit the medium type things, and we have to be able to run the football," Mahomes explains. &nbsp;

"And that's what makes great offenses great, is having the ability to do all of that, and so as much as I want to throw it deep every single play, I think just being able to do everything is going to be the biggest part of our offense."&nbsp;

Head Coach Andy Reid says that during Saturday's game the ones will play the 1st quarter, two's the second and so on.&nbsp;

Kickoff from Jacksonville is at 6pm, the game can be heard on Q Country 92.7 with pregame at 5pm&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/7/1722105936347.jpeg" alt="Kicker Harrison Butker (7) attempts a kick as new punter Matt Araiza (49) holds/ Photo by Alexis Starks" />
 <figcaption>Kicker Harrison Butker (7) attempts a kick as new punter Matt Araiza (49) holds/ Photo by Alexis Starks</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post As Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker worked on the field during Chiefs Training Camp in St. Joseph, behind the scenes he was busy negotiating a new deal. That culminated today as the Chiefs announced Butker had signed a four-year extension with the team. The deal makes Butker the highest paid kicker in the league. Butker says he's glad that he can help move the kicker market forward "I think offense is definitely the strength of the NFL right now, there's a lot of points being scored and kickers are part of that, games are closer than ever," Butker tells reporters after practice. "(Justin) Tucker signed his contract two years ago and then Jake Elliot just signed and tied his, so I'm grateful to be able to move it up a little bit." Butker's new deal will net him $6.4 million annually, while Justin Tucker and Jake Elliot are making just $6 million. Most notably, Butker negotiated the new deal himself. Butker says it was a lot of fun. "My personality I'm an introvert, I don't really like the attention, so even being an NFL kicker is kind of an odd thing for me, I don't like the loud noises, the attention that comes my way," Butker explains. "But when I'm in the moment and I'm executing the kick, I'm so grateful for that opportunity and I kind of negotiated this contract the same way." "It would have been easy for me to have an agent handle the contract, but I kind of attacked this fear and I wanted to go out and have faith in myself to represent myself, and do something that not a lot of players do and it wasn't to difficult." Butker says he actually used his background as an industrial engineer at Georgia Tech during the negotiations. "I can handle the spreadsheets and making sure I'm doing the right job with the counter offers and such and getting to a good deal," Butker says. "But, it was a challenge that I took on and I felt like going on year eight I kind of understand the NFL well enough, I understand contracts well enough from being involved with the NFLPA, and obviously I have a great relationship with the front office here." "And so, I was able to negotiate my own contract over 8 to 10 weeks and I'm really excited about it and I think it's empowering for players to know that no one's going to represent you better than you." <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723056872013.png" alt="Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker waves to fans as he comes down the field to practice/ Photo by Alexis Starks" />
 <figcaption>Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker waves to fans as he comes down the field to practice/ Photo by Alexis Starks</figcaption>
 </figure>Chiefs prepared to show off new dynamic receivers in preseason game<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723056916638.jpeg" alt="Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws a pass during Chiefs practice/ Photo by Alexis Starks" />
 <figcaption>Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws a pass during Chiefs practice/ Photo by Alexis Starks</figcaption>
 </figure>The Chiefs wrapped up their final practice of the week in St. Joseph today and now turn their attention to the first preseason game on Saturday in Jacksonville.&nbsp;One of the more exciting aspects of the first preseason game is seeing all the Chiefs new offensive weapons, like Hollywood Brown and Xavier Worthy, in action&nbsp;Quarterback Patrick Mahomes says he's extremely excited to see these new weapons in game action.&nbsp;"Obviously for me to go out there and play these guys and showcase what we have the ability to do, but to learn from our mistakes too," Mahomes tells reporters from the podium post-practice. "You're going to go out there and play for real and play against someone else, I'm tired of going against Spags (Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) and every defense known to man, and so I think just going out there, letting the guys play, make decisions under fire, and have them make those right decisions and learn from mistakes after."&nbsp;Mahomes says with his new speedy receivers they'll obviously be able to hit guys over the top.&nbsp;"But I think the biggest thing is you want to be able to do both, I think that's something we've worked on all camp is you're going to be able to hit the guys over the top and then when the defense plays deep you have to be able to hit the medium type things, and we have to be able to run the football," Mahomes explains. &nbsp;"And that's what makes great offenses great, is having the ability to do all of that, and so as much as I want to throw it deep every single play, I think just being able to do everything is going to be the biggest part of our offense."&nbsp;Head Coach Andy Reid says that during Saturday's game the ones will play the 1st quarter, two's the second and so on.&nbsp;Kickoff from Jacksonville is at 6pm, the game can be heard on Q Country 92.7 with pregame at 5pm&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723057106176.jpeg" alt="Patrick Mahomes (15) points out things to receivers Mecole Hardman (17) and Skyy More (24)/ Photo by Alexis Starks" />
 <figcaption>Patrick Mahomes (15) points out things to receivers Mecole Hardman (17) and Skyy More (24)/ Photo by Alexis Starks</figcaption>
 </figure>

With contract negotiations through, Butker ready to focus on first preseason game

Familiar faces face off in November to see who represents the Second
Congressional District of Kansas.

Three-time former Attorney General Derek Schmidt won the
Republican nomination for the district that hugs the eastern border of Kansas
from the Nebraska state line to the Oklahoma state line with a carve out for
the Kansas City metro area. Former Congresswoman Nancy Boyda, who represented
the 2nd District in Congress from 2007 to 2008, won the endorsement
of Democrats in a close race with Matt Kleinmann.

Unofficial results from the Kansas Secretary of State’s office
show Schmidt won 53% of the Republican primary vote, with 34,452 votes. Shawn
Tiffany finished a distant second with only 20% of the vote.

On the Democrats’ side it was much closer. Boyda and Kleinmann
were in a tight battle throughout the evening Tuesday before Boyda pulled ahead
for good. Boyda garnered 13,155 votes, or 52% to Kleinmann’s 12,338 votes.

Schmidt and Boyda will be on the November ballot for the seat
being vacated by Congressman Jake LaTurner, a Republican who chose not to run
for a third term.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostFamiliar faces face off in November to see who represents the Second
Congressional District of Kansas.Three-time former Attorney General Derek Schmidt won the
Republican nomination for the district that hugs the eastern border of Kansas
from the Nebraska state line to the Oklahoma state line with a carve out for
the Kansas City metro area. Former Congresswoman Nancy Boyda, who represented
the 2nd District in Congress from 2007 to 2008, won the endorsement
of Democrats in a close race with Matt Kleinmann.Unofficial results from the Kansas Secretary of State’s office
show Schmidt won 53% of the Republican primary vote, with 34,452 votes. Shawn
Tiffany finished a distant second with only 20% of the vote.On the Democrats’ side it was much closer. Boyda and Kleinmann
were in a tight battle throughout the evening Tuesday before Boyda pulled ahead
for good. Boyda garnered 13,155 votes, or 52% to Kleinmann’s 12,338 votes.Schmidt and Boyda will be on the November ballot for the seat
being vacated by Congressman Jake LaTurner, a Republican who chose not to run
for a third term.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Political veterans will face off for Kansas' 2nd Congressional District

A Kansas state Senator has been ousted by his own party.

Sen. Dennis Pyle of Hiawatha lost badly in the Republican
primary Tuesday, trailing two challengers by wide margins.

According to the unofficial tally by the Kansas Secretary of
State, Army Reserve veteran Craig Bowser received slightly more than 5,000
votes to win the race. John Eplee, an Atchison physician, came in second with
4,495 votes. Pyle, who has represented the district for 20 years, finished
a distant third, receiving only 2,804 votes.

Kansas Republican Party officials soured on Pyle when he ran as
an independent candidate for governor two years ago, claiming Pyle syphoned off
conservative votes in the party’s unsuccessful effort to unseat Gov. Laura
Kelly, a Democrat.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/7/1720006711563.png" alt="Gov. Laura Kelly ceremonially signs the tax-cut bill in Holton on July 2 as Sen. Dennis Pyle watches. “You’re looking at 20 years of hard work,” Kelly said (Grace Hills/Kansas Reflector)." />
 <figcaption>Gov. Laura Kelly ceremonially signs the tax-cut bill in Holton on July 2 as Sen. Dennis Pyle watches. “You’re looking at 20 years of hard work,” Kelly said (Grace Hills/Kansas Reflector).</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA Kansas state Senator has been ousted by his own party.Sen. Dennis Pyle of Hiawatha lost badly in the Republican
primary Tuesday, trailing two challengers by wide margins.According to the unofficial tally by the Kansas Secretary of
State, Army Reserve veteran Craig Bowser received slightly more than 5,000
votes to win the race. John Eplee, an Atchison physician, came in second with
4,495 votes. Pyle, who has represented the district for 20 years, finished
a distant third, receiving only 2,804 votes.Kansas Republican Party officials soured on Pyle when he ran as
an independent candidate for governor two years ago, claiming Pyle syphoned off
conservative votes in the party’s unsuccessful effort to unseat Gov. Laura
Kelly, a Democrat.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Veteran Kansas state senator finishes 3rd in GOP primary

Buchanan County Drug Strike Force investigator Terry White has won
the Republican primary for Circuit Judge, Circuit 5, Division 3, effectively
winning the judgeship.

White defeated Andrew County Prosecutor Monica Morrey in the
Republican primary Tuesday. No Democrat filed in the race.

White received 5,896 votes with Morrey receiving 4,915,
according to unofficial tallies from both Buchanan and Andrew Counties.

White has spent 40 years in law enforcement. White works as an
assistant prosecutor in Nodaway County and is the Tarkio Municipal Judge.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723046643618.jpeg" alt="Terry White/Photo by Brent Martin" />
 <figcaption>Terry White/Photo by Brent Martin</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostBuchanan County Drug Strike Force investigator Terry White has won
the Republican primary for Circuit Judge, Circuit 5, Division 3, effectively
winning the judgeship.White defeated Andrew County Prosecutor Monica Morrey in the
Republican primary Tuesday. No Democrat filed in the race.White received 5,896 votes with Morrey receiving 4,915,
according to unofficial tallies from both Buchanan and Andrew Counties.White has spent 40 years in law enforcement. White works as an
assistant prosecutor in Nodaway County and is the Tarkio Municipal Judge.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

White wins primary, wins Circuit Judge race

St. Joseph voters approved a 10-year extension to the 3.875%
Use Tax.

St. Joseph City Manager Bryan Carter says the tax is vital to
the city street program, particularly to the contract overlay program.

“Then it also ensures stability in the manner in which we
handle Internet sales tax. So those are two key components that come out of the
vote,” Carter tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. “It was very positive to see the
strong support for both those components.”

According to unofficial results from the Buchanan County Clerk’s
office, 7,506 voters cast ballots in favor of the tax extension with 2,880
voting against it; a split of 72-to-28%.

Carter says city officials are very pleased with the margin of
victory.

“We were uncertain going in what the vote totals would be, but
it was really good to see the margin that existed there,” Carter says. “I think
it probably reflects the importance of street maintenance and reflects the
progress that we’ve made using these funds over the last 10 years.”

Carter says financial stability is important to the city
budget.

“Having this in place for the next 10 years is going to ensure
that we’ll have dedicated funds to street maintenance for the next decade and
then also that we don’t have any significant swings in our other budget items
as well.”

The Use Tax can generate up to $4 million a year, though Carter says
the tax fluctuates depending on the size of construction projects undertaken in
a given year.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostSt. Joseph voters approved a 10-year extension to the 3.875%
Use Tax.St. Joseph City Manager Bryan Carter says the tax is vital to
the city street program, particularly to the contract overlay program.“Then it also ensures stability in the manner in which we
handle Internet sales tax. So those are two key components that come out of the
vote,” Carter tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. “It was very positive to see the
strong support for both those components.”According to unofficial results from the Buchanan County Clerk’s
office, 7,506 voters cast ballots in favor of the tax extension with 2,880
voting against it; a split of 72-to-28%.Carter says city officials are very pleased with the margin of
victory.“We were uncertain going in what the vote totals would be, but
it was really good to see the margin that existed there,” Carter says. “I think
it probably reflects the importance of street maintenance and reflects the
progress that we’ve made using these funds over the last 10 years.”Carter says financial stability is important to the city
budget.“Having this in place for the next 10 years is going to ensure
that we’ll have dedicated funds to street maintenance for the next decade and
then also that we don’t have any significant swings in our other budget items
as well.”The Use Tax can generate up to $4 million a year, though Carter says
the tax fluctuates depending on the size of construction projects undertaken in
a given year.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Tax vital to St. Joseph street program gets strong support Tuesday

Voters overwhelmingly approved an increase in the St. Joseph
School District levy to provide a salary increase for teachers and staff.

Unofficial results from the Buchanan County Clerk’s office
shows 7,187 voting in favor of waiving Proposition C and raising the school
levy by 59-cents with only 4,137 voting against; a split of 63% to 36%.

St. Joseph School Superintendent Gabe Edgar says the margin
means a lot to the district.

“The margin shows that the community was loud and clear about
what they wanted for our staff here in the St. Joseph School District,” Edgar
tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post.&nbsp; “That’s exciting.
It is another step forward and we’re looking to put it to good use and offer
the very best education for the students here.”

The St. Joseph School District estimates the property tax
increase will raise $7.1 million annually. The St. Joseph Board of Education
has approved using the additional money to pay for a $2,750 flat pay raise for
all teachers and staff in the district.

Edgar says this vote will boost morale among St. Joseph public
school teachers and staff.

“Well, I think it definitely is going to be a positive. We
have a lot of work to do academically, which this will boost that morale in
order to fix some of our academic issues,” Edgar says. “It all goes together.
It’s kind of seamless. It’s a system and it was a good shot in the arm for our
system.”

Edgar says he did fewer presentations on the issue than
normal, likely because not as many civic groups meet in the summer. Still, when
he made presentations, he didn’t feel the issue generated overly negative
reactions from the public.

“There was really nothing that was terribly negative,” Edgar
says. “Once we explained everything, I think people really felt that it was something
that was needed for the St. Joseph School District to move forward,” “I didn’t
expect it to be as high as it is, but I was pretty confident that it would
pass.”

St. Joseph voters approved the two tax issues on the ballot in
Tuesday’s Primary Election. Voters gave an extension of the city Use Tax 72%
approval.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostVoters overwhelmingly approved an increase in the St. Joseph
School District levy to provide a salary increase for teachers and staff.Unofficial results from the Buchanan County Clerk’s office
shows 7,187 voting in favor of waiving Proposition C and raising the school
levy by 59-cents with only 4,137 voting against; a split of 63% to 36%.St. Joseph School Superintendent Gabe Edgar says the margin
means a lot to the district.“The margin shows that the community was loud and clear about
what they wanted for our staff here in the St. Joseph School District,” Edgar
tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post.&nbsp; “That’s exciting.
It is another step forward and we’re looking to put it to good use and offer
the very best education for the students here.”The St. Joseph School District estimates the property tax
increase will raise $7.1 million annually. The St. Joseph Board of Education
has approved using the additional money to pay for a $2,750 flat pay raise for
all teachers and staff in the district.Edgar says this vote will boost morale among St. Joseph public
school teachers and staff.“Well, I think it definitely is going to be a positive. We
have a lot of work to do academically, which this will boost that morale in
order to fix some of our academic issues,” Edgar says. “It all goes together.
It’s kind of seamless. It’s a system and it was a good shot in the arm for our
system.”Edgar says he did fewer presentations on the issue than
normal, likely because not as many civic groups meet in the summer. Still, when
he made presentations, he didn’t feel the issue generated overly negative
reactions from the public.“There was really nothing that was terribly negative,” Edgar
says. “Once we explained everything, I think people really felt that it was something
that was needed for the St. Joseph School District to move forward,” “I didn’t
expect it to be as high as it is, but I was pretty confident that it would
pass.”St. Joseph voters approved the two tax issues on the ballot in
Tuesday’s Primary Election. Voters gave an extension of the city Use Tax 72%
approval.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

St. Joseph voters give school tax levy increase 63% support

By ALLISON KITE &nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2022/09/21/missouri-judge-once-again-delays-decision-on-closing-agape-boarding-school/">Missouri Independent</a>

Missouri voters on Tuesday rejected an attempt by lawmakers to exempt child care facilities from paying property taxes, an incentive supporters hoped would help with the state’s day care shortage.

When the Associated Press called the race at 10:30 p.m., more than 54% of Missourians had voted against amending the Missouri Constitution to offer the property tax exemption. It’s one of several attempts by lawmakers in recent years to take action on the state’s shortage of child care facilities.

“This is just one incentive to try to make that easier for the facilities,” state Sen. Travis Fitzwater said during a committee hearing on the bill last year.

According to the language on voters’ ballots, the exemption was “intended to make child care more available, which would support the well-being of children, families, the workforce and society as a whole.”&nbsp;

An investigation by The Independent and Muckrock found nearly one in five Missouri children lives in a “child care desert,” where there are more than three children under the age of six for every licensed child care slot. Some areas have more than 20 children per licensed seat or no daycare access at all.&nbsp;

Even in areas with plenty of licensed child care seats, staffing shortages mean facilities can’t operate at full capacity. It can be difficult to hire for child care jobs, which paid, on average, less than $12 an hour in 2021.&nbsp;

And while COVID relief funding poured into Missouri to help with the shortage, it largely went to ZIP codes that weren’t child care deserts, The Independent and MuckRock found.&nbsp;

It’s unclear how much money child care providers might have saved statewide if the property tax exemption had passed. Voters’ ballots said local governments were unsure what the fiscal impact might be to their budgets.

But the hope for supporters was that saving child care providers money might help with the shortage.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“It’s going to take an all-of-the-above approach to tackling the child care crisis,” Heidi Geisbuhler Sutherland, a lobbyist for the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said in a hearing last year.&nbsp;

When the legislation came before Missouri lawmakers, it had support from an array of child care and economic development organizations, including the chamber. Geisbuhler Sutherland said business owners have told the chamber that the lack of child care makes it difficult for companies to find workers.

Missouri lawmakers have considered an array of options to deal with the child care shortage. This spring, Gov. Mike Parson pushed a package of child care tax credits, but the legislation stalled in the Senate because of ultra-conservative opposition to “welfare” or the attempt to “give away free child care.”

Parson called for the tax credits in his State of the State speech in January, noting Missouri had enough licensed facilities to serve just 39% of children, and proposed a budget that increased child care subsidies by $51.7 million.

Nina Hampton of Columbia voted at American Legion Post 202 and opposed the child care property tax amendment.&nbsp;

“Corporations are paying off the politicians,” she said. “The poor guy keeps paying and paying but the corporations get everything.”

The Independent’s Rudi Keller contributed to this story.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1659454107573.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>By ALLISON KITE &nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2022/09/21/missouri-judge-once-again-delays-decision-on-closing-agape-boarding-school/">Missouri Independent</a>Missouri voters on Tuesday rejected an attempt by lawmakers to exempt child care facilities from paying property taxes, an incentive supporters hoped would help with the state’s day care shortage.When the Associated Press called the race at 10:30 p.m., more than 54% of Missourians had voted against amending the Missouri Constitution to offer the property tax exemption. It’s one of several attempts by lawmakers in recent years to take action on the state’s shortage of child care facilities.“This is just one incentive to try to make that easier for the facilities,” state Sen. Travis Fitzwater said during a committee hearing on the bill last year.According to the language on voters’ ballots, the exemption was “intended to make child care more available, which would support the well-being of children, families, the workforce and society as a whole.”&nbsp;An investigation by The Independent and Muckrock found nearly one in five Missouri children lives in a “child care desert,” where there are more than three children under the age of six for every licensed child care slot. Some areas have more than 20 children per licensed seat or no daycare access at all.&nbsp;Even in areas with plenty of licensed child care seats, staffing shortages mean facilities can’t operate at full capacity. It can be difficult to hire for child care jobs, which paid, on average, less than $12 an hour in 2021.&nbsp;And while COVID relief funding poured into Missouri to help with the shortage, it largely went to ZIP codes that weren’t child care deserts, The Independent and MuckRock found.&nbsp;It’s unclear how much money child care providers might have saved statewide if the property tax exemption had passed. Voters’ ballots said local governments were unsure what the fiscal impact might be to their budgets.But the hope for supporters was that saving child care providers money might help with the shortage.&nbsp;&nbsp;“It’s going to take an all-of-the-above approach to tackling the child care crisis,” Heidi Geisbuhler Sutherland, a lobbyist for the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said in a hearing last year.&nbsp;When the legislation came before Missouri lawmakers, it had support from an array of child care and economic development organizations, including the chamber. Geisbuhler Sutherland said business owners have told the chamber that the lack of child care makes it difficult for companies to find workers.Missouri lawmakers have considered an array of options to deal with the child care shortage. This spring, Gov. Mike Parson pushed a package of child care tax credits, but the legislation stalled in the Senate because of ultra-conservative opposition to “welfare” or the attempt to “give away free child care.”Parson called for the tax credits in his State of the State speech in January, noting Missouri had enough licensed facilities to serve just 39% of children, and proposed a budget that increased child care subsidies by $51.7 million.He said: “It’s time for change.”Nina Hampton of Columbia voted at American Legion Post 202 and opposed the child care property tax amendment.&nbsp;“Corporations are paying off the politicians,” she said. “The poor guy keeps paying and paying but the corporations get everything.”The Independent’s Rudi Keller contributed to this story.&nbsp;

Missouri voters reject property tax break for child care facilities

ATCHISON COUNTY —One person died in an accident just before 10p.m. Tuesday in Atchison County.

The Kansas H ighway Patrol reported a 2003 Yamaha motorcycle driven by&nbsp; Antone Lee&nbsp;Artman, 65, Oskaloosa, was southbound on U.S. 159 one mile north of Muscotah.

He lost control of the vehicle, traveled into the west ditch and was thrown from the motorcycle.

EMS transported Artman to Stormont Vail where he was pronounced deceased. He was not wearing a helmet, according to the KHP.

ATCHISON COUNTY —One person died in an accident just before 10p.m. Tuesday in Atchison County.The Kansas H ighway Patrol reported a 2003 Yamaha motorcycle driven by&nbsp; Antone Lee&nbsp;Artman, 65, Oskaloosa, was southbound on U.S. 159 one mile north of Muscotah.He lost control of the vehicle, traveled into the west ditch and was thrown from the motorcycle.EMS transported Artman to Stormont Vail where he was pronounced deceased. He was not wearing a helmet, according to the KHP.

Kansas man dies after thrown from motorcycle

St. Joseph voters approved two tax issues on the primary
ballot Tuesday.

More than 63-percent of the voters cast ballots in favor of
the St. Joseph School District waiving its Proposition C state money in favor
of raising the local school levy by 59-cents. The increase is expected to raise
$7-point-1 Million dollars annually. The St. Joseph School Board has promised a
2-Thousand, 750 dollar flat pay raise to all teachers and staff.

Unofficial results from the Buchanan County Clerk’s office
show 7,187 voted in favor with only 4,137 voting against; a split of 63.47% to
36.53%.

St. Joseph voters gave even
stronger approval to extension of the city use tax with 7,506 voting in favor
and only 2,880 voting against; a split of 72.27% to 27.73%.

Buchanan County Republican voters favored Lt. Governor Mike
Kehoe as their nominee for governor, though not by much over his two main
rivals. Republicans in Buchanan County gave Kehoe 2,842 votes to Jay Ashcroft’s
2,540 and Bill Eigel’s 2,428.

Buchanan County Republicans favor Lincoln Hough for Lt.
Governor, giving him 31% of the vote locally.

Dean Plocher won the most votes among Buchanan County
Republicans for Secretary of State in a very close race among the top five.
Mike Carter came in second with Mary Elizabeth Coleman, and Denny Hoskins
trailing close behind.

Buchanan County Republicans strong backed incumbent Vivek
Malek as state Treasurer.

Andrew Baily got the nod among Buchanan County Republicans for
Attorney General.

Buchanan County Democrats favor Lucas Kunce as the party nominee
to take on incumbent Republican Josh Hawley in the U.S. Senate race this November.

Democrats in Buchanan County favored Crystal Quade as the
party’s nominee for governor, but just barely. Quade received 1,592 votes in
Buchanan County with Mike Hamra receiving 1,450.

Buchanan County Democrats overwhelmingly favor Richard Brown
as the nominee for Lt. Governor. The race for Secretary of State among local Democrats
was very close with Barbara Phifer receiving 1,474 votes, Monique Williams
getting 1,335, and Haley Jacobson garnering 1,117.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostSt. Joseph voters approved two tax issues on the primary
ballot Tuesday.More than 63-percent of the voters cast ballots in favor of
the St. Joseph School District waiving its Proposition C state money in favor
of raising the local school levy by 59-cents. The increase is expected to raise
$7-point-1 Million dollars annually. The St. Joseph School Board has promised a
2-Thousand, 750 dollar flat pay raise to all teachers and staff.Unofficial results from the Buchanan County Clerk’s office
show 7,187 voted in favor with only 4,137 voting against; a split of 63.47% to
36.53%.St. Joseph voters gave even
stronger approval to extension of the city use tax with 7,506 voting in favor
and only 2,880 voting against; a split of 72.27% to 27.73%.Buchanan County Republican voters favored Lt. Governor Mike
Kehoe as their nominee for governor, though not by much over his two main
rivals. Republicans in Buchanan County gave Kehoe 2,842 votes to Jay Ashcroft’s
2,540 and Bill Eigel’s 2,428.Buchanan County Republicans favor Lincoln Hough for Lt.
Governor, giving him 31% of the vote locally.Dean Plocher won the most votes among Buchanan County
Republicans for Secretary of State in a very close race among the top five.
Mike Carter came in second with Mary Elizabeth Coleman, and Denny Hoskins
trailing close behind.Buchanan County Republicans strong backed incumbent Vivek
Malek as state Treasurer.Andrew Baily got the nod among Buchanan County Republicans for
Attorney General.Buchanan County Democrats favor Lucas Kunce as the party nominee
to take on incumbent Republican Josh Hawley in the U.S. Senate race this November.Democrats in Buchanan County favored Crystal Quade as the
party’s nominee for governor, but just barely. Quade received 1,592 votes in
Buchanan County with Mike Hamra receiving 1,450.Buchanan County Democrats overwhelmingly favor Richard Brown
as the nominee for Lt. Governor. The race for Secretary of State among local Democrats
was very close with Barbara Phifer receiving 1,474 votes, Monique Williams
getting 1,335, and Haley Jacobson garnering 1,117.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

St. Joseph voters approve school levy and use tax extension Tuesday

 After some offseason troubles there was question among Chiefs fans of if receiver Rashee Rice would be with the team at the start of training camp in St. Joseph 

Rice says with the threat of suspension, being at camp is very important to be able to focus on football 

"Just because I get to be out here and still be a part of my team and we get to dominate and focus on our goal this year," Rice tells reporters.  

Rice's potential suspension by the NFL is a dark cloud looming over Chiefs camp, but Rice would not comment on that 

"It's a legal process and my team is handling it off the field for me," Rice says.

Rice knows through it all though he has one man in his corner, his quarterback Patrick Mahomes 

"He's been very important, he's there for me whenever I need him, on or off the field, he's only a call away and he's always going to pick up my call, so I got him," Rice says

The Chiefs have been spending this week of training camp beginning to fully gear up for their first preseason game this weekend.  

Kansas City still has a few players injured, that may not play Saturday, and a slew of young guys working to prove they deserve to be on the 53-man roster.  

Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo says he's excited to see the chemistry between some of those young players in the first preseason game 

"Who will communicate in the heat of battle, you know sometimes it's controlled here but kind of getting into a real game atmosphere," Spagnuolo tells reporters following practice. "Biggest thing is I want to see guys that are unknown to me from their toughness and tackling, those are gonna be the two biggest things."

Several young players in the Chiefs secondary have been working hard during training camp at Missouri Western, hoping to make an impact on the team. 

Spagnuolo is ready to see some of those young players step up in the first preseason game on Saturday.  

"Jaden (Hicks), all of them, Kamal (Hadden), even guys, Ekow (Boye-Doe) didn't play a lot back there last year right, guys that haven't had a lot of time back there, I'd like to see those guys," Spagnuolo says. 

Spagnulo says he's ready to see some of the toughness from players in an actual game, as he determines whose "tough tough" and whose "fake tough"  

The Chiefs have one more practice at Missouri Western before they depart for Jacksonville.  They take the practice fields tomorrow at 9:15 

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1722969378400.jpeg" alt="Rashee Rice catches a pass during Chiefs Training Camp in St. Joseph/ Photo by Alexis Starks" />
 <figcaption>Rashee Rice catches a pass during Chiefs Training Camp in St. Joseph/ Photo by Alexis Starks</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post After some offseason troubles there was question among Chiefs fans of if receiver Rashee Rice would be with the team at the start of training camp in St. Joseph Rice says with the threat of suspension, being at camp is very important to be able to focus on football "Just because I get to be out here and still be a part of my team and we get to dominate and focus on our goal this year," Rice tells reporters. Rice's potential suspension by the NFL is a dark cloud looming over Chiefs camp, but Rice would not comment on that "It's a legal process and my team is handling it off the field for me," Rice says.Rice knows through it all though he has one man in his corner, his quarterback Patrick Mahomes "He's been very important, he's there for me whenever I need him, on or off the field, he's only a call away and he's always going to pick up my call, so I got him," Rice says<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1722969423609.jpeg" alt="Rashee Rice/ Photo by Alexis Starks" />
 <figcaption>Rashee Rice/ Photo by Alexis Starks</figcaption>
 </figure>The Chiefs have been spending this week of training camp beginning to fully gear up for their first preseason game this weekend. Kansas City still has a few players injured, that may not play Saturday, and a slew of young guys working to prove they deserve to be on the 53-man roster. Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo says he's excited to see the chemistry between some of those young players in the first preseason game "Who will communicate in the heat of battle, you know sometimes it's controlled here but kind of getting into a real game atmosphere," Spagnuolo tells reporters following practice. "Biggest thing is I want to see guys that are unknown to me from their toughness and tackling, those are gonna be the two biggest things."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1722969461905.jpeg" alt="Chiefs rookie safety Jaden Hicks makes a play on Travis Kelce/ Photo by Alexis Starks" />
 <figcaption>Chiefs rookie safety Jaden Hicks makes a play on Travis Kelce/ Photo by Alexis Starks</figcaption>
 </figure>Several young players in the Chiefs secondary have been working hard during training camp at Missouri Western, hoping to make an impact on the team. Spagnuolo is ready to see some of those young players step up in the first preseason game on Saturday. "Jaden (Hicks), all of them, Kamal (Hadden), even guys, Ekow (Boye-Doe) didn't play a lot back there last year right, guys that haven't had a lot of time back there, I'd like to see those guys," Spagnuolo says. Spagnulo says he's ready to see some of the toughness from players in an actual game, as he determines whose "tough tough" and whose "fake tough" The Chiefs have one more practice at Missouri Western before they depart for Jacksonville. They take the practice fields tomorrow at 9:15 You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1722969603874.jpeg" alt="Rookie cornerback Kamal Hadden (17) covers receiver Montrell Washington (80) who goes for the one handed catch during Chiefs Training Camp/ Photo by Alexis Starks" />
 <figcaption>Rookie cornerback Kamal Hadden (17) covers receiver Montrell Washington (80) who goes for the one handed catch during Chiefs Training Camp/ Photo by Alexis Starks</figcaption>
 </figure>

Rashee Rice focuses on football with potential suspension looming

A celebration of a milestone anniversary and a mural unveiling
as Albaugh commemorates not only its 45 years in business, but the history of
St. Joseph.

Albaugh purchased the old St. Joseph Stockyards to expand its
operations, building a skybridge across Stockyards Expressway from its
manufacturing facility to its shipping warehouses on the land purchased from
the Stockyards.

It’s not just any skybridge, according to founder Dennis
Albaugh, but one with a mural celebrating St. Joseph history.

“The mural that we put over the road that’s kind of a give
back to the city of St. Joe,” Albaugh tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. “We went back
to the city of St. Joe 32 times and asked for different building projects. And
the city of St. Joe, I can’t thank them enough. They’ve been proactive and worked
with industries, not work against industries. It’s not that way in all the
cities that we operate in.”

The mural comprises 64 hand-painted panels depicting St.
Joseph history from the Pony Express to the St. Joseph Stockyards. Artist Sam
Welty painted the mural.

Albaugh also salvaged a bit of St. Joseph history.

Albaugh says the company headquarters is the old cashier
building used by the stockyards to pay cattlemen and hog producers, who sold
their livestock across the street.

“We probably spent three times more than it would have cost us
to tear this building down and put up new,” Albaugh says, adding razing the
building to construct new was discussed. “I said, ‘No, this is part of the history
of St. Joe, Missouri. We’re leaving this building.’ We’re happy. We use a lot
of it today. It works very good to have customers come in and see it and it’s
kind of the old history of what was here in St. Joe.”

The building contains the cashier windows, vaults, and other
remnants from a bygone era.

Albaugh says he never envisioned the company growing as it as
and says it would have been possible without a quality workforce.

“The biggest thing that I’m real pleased with is we’re able to
get good help at St. Joe, Missouri,” Albaugh says. “That help staff is unbelievably
good down here. You can run a business with good help. It’s hard to run a
business if you don’t have the good staff behind it.”

Albaugh manufacturers generic pesticides, herbicides, and
other crop products sold throughout the United States as well as Canada with
some sold in Mexico.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1722965400939.jpeg" alt="Albaugh skybridge across Stockyards Expressway in St. Joseph/Photo by Brent Martin" />
 <figcaption>Albaugh skybridge across Stockyards Expressway in St. Joseph/Photo by Brent Martin</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA celebration of a milestone anniversary and a mural unveiling
as Albaugh commemorates not only its 45 years in business, but the history of
St. Joseph.Albaugh purchased the old St. Joseph Stockyards to expand its
operations, building a skybridge across Stockyards Expressway from its
manufacturing facility to its shipping warehouses on the land purchased from
the Stockyards.It’s not just any skybridge, according to founder Dennis
Albaugh, but one with a mural celebrating St. Joseph history.“The mural that we put over the road that’s kind of a give
back to the city of St. Joe,” Albaugh tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. “We went back
to the city of St. Joe 32 times and asked for different building projects. And
the city of St. Joe, I can’t thank them enough. They’ve been proactive and worked
with industries, not work against industries. It’s not that way in all the
cities that we operate in.”The mural comprises 64 hand-painted panels depicting St.
Joseph history from the Pony Express to the St. Joseph Stockyards. Artist Sam
Welty painted the mural.Albaugh also salvaged a bit of St. Joseph history.Albaugh says the company headquarters is the old cashier
building used by the stockyards to pay cattlemen and hog producers, who sold
their livestock across the street.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1722965473843.jpeg" alt="Alsbaugh founder, Dennis Albaugh, speaks during the company celebration/Photo by Brent Martin" />
 <figcaption>Alsbaugh founder, Dennis Albaugh, speaks during the company celebration/Photo by Brent Martin</figcaption>
 </figure>“We probably spent three times more than it would have cost us
to tear this building down and put up new,” Albaugh says, adding razing the
building to construct new was discussed. “I said, ‘No, this is part of the history
of St. Joe, Missouri. We’re leaving this building.’ We’re happy. We use a lot
of it today. It works very good to have customers come in and see it and it’s
kind of the old history of what was here in St. Joe.”The building contains the cashier windows, vaults, and other
remnants from a bygone era.Albaugh says he never envisioned the company growing as it as
and says it would have been possible without a quality workforce.“The biggest thing that I’m real pleased with is we’re able to
get good help at St. Joe, Missouri,” Albaugh says. “That help staff is unbelievably
good down here. You can run a business with good help. It’s hard to run a
business if you don’t have the good staff behind it.”Albaugh employs around 240 workers.Albaugh manufacturers generic pesticides, herbicides, and
other crop products sold throughout the United States as well as Canada with
some sold in Mexico.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Albaugh celebrates its history and displays St. Joseph's history

ST. JOSEPH —The Big Lots store at&nbsp;1417 N Belt Highway in Saint Joseph is <a href="https://local.biglots.com/mo/saint-joseph/1417-n-belt-hwy">going to close as</a> part of the company plan to close a number of locations across the&nbsp; country.

A final closing date for the St. Joseph store has not been announced, according to employees who took phone calls Tuesday. In addition to the St. Joe location, Big Lots is also closing their stores in Jefferson City, Independence in Missouri and in Salina, Kansas.

The discount retailer is working to overcome a drop in sales and significant debt.&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://biglotsinc.gcs-web.com/static-files/60493747-7d71-416b-8037-11e81b444700">Click here to</a> see the company's latest regulatory filing that indicates their plan to close stores.

Twenty-one Big Lots locations in Missouri and six in Kansas are not on a list of those stores closing, according to the <a href="https://local.biglots.com/mo">company web site.</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1722956681828.png" alt="Google image" />
 <figcaption>Google image</figcaption>
 </figure>ST. JOSEPH —The Big Lots store at&nbsp;1417 N Belt Highway in Saint Joseph is <a href="https://local.biglots.com/mo/saint-joseph/1417-n-belt-hwy">going to close as</a> part of the company plan to close a number of locations across the&nbsp; country. A final closing date for the St. Joseph store has not been announced, according to employees who took phone calls Tuesday. In addition to the St. Joe location, Big Lots is also closing their stores in Jefferson City, Independence in Missouri and in Salina, Kansas.The discount retailer is working to overcome a drop in sales and significant debt.&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://biglotsinc.gcs-web.com/static-files/60493747-7d71-416b-8037-11e81b444700">Click here to</a> see the company's latest regulatory filing that indicates their plan to close stores.Twenty-one Big Lots locations in Missouri and six in Kansas are not on a list of those stores closing, according to the <a href="https://local.biglots.com/mo">company web site.</a>

Big Lots closing location in St. Joseph

It is the Missouri Republican primary ballot which is crowded
today.

Nine candidates appear on the ballot for Governor. Six
Republicans are campaigning for the nomination for Lieutenant Governor. Eight
candidates vie for the Secretary of State nominee, with six for Treasurer, and
two for Attorney General.

Locally, voters will decide a 59-cent St. Joseph School
District levy increase to pay for a $2,750 flat pay raise for teachers and all
staff for the St. Joseph School District. St. Joseph city officials are asking
local voters to extend the local 3.8% use tax for the next 10
years.

Two state constitutional amendments will be decided by
Missouri voters today. One would provide a property tax break for child care
providers. The other would require Kansas City to spend at least 25% of
its budget on policing.

The big race in Kansas is the 2nd Congressional
District of eastern Kansas. Five Republicans and two Democrats are in the race
to succeed Republican Congressman Jake LaTurner who decided against running for a third term in Congress.

The Republicans on the ballot are Derek Schmidt, Jeff Kahrs,
Shawn Tiffany, and Chad Young. The Democrats running are Nancy Boyda and Matt Kleinmann.

The polls in
both states close at seven this evening.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostIt is the Missouri Republican primary ballot which is crowded
today.Nine candidates appear on the ballot for Governor. Six
Republicans are campaigning for the nomination for Lieutenant Governor. Eight
candidates vie for the Secretary of State nominee, with six for Treasurer, and
two for Attorney General.Locally, voters will decide a 59-cent St. Joseph School
District levy increase to pay for a $2,750 flat pay raise for teachers and all
staff for the St. Joseph School District. St. Joseph city officials are asking
local voters to extend the local 3.8% use tax for the next 10
years.Two state constitutional amendments will be decided by
Missouri voters today. One would provide a property tax break for child care
providers. The other would require Kansas City to spend at least 25% of
its budget on policing.The big race in Kansas is the 2nd Congressional
District of eastern Kansas. Five Republicans and two Democrats are in the race
to succeed Republican Congressman Jake LaTurner who decided against running for a third term in Congress.The Republicans on the ballot are Derek Schmidt, Jeff Kahrs,
Shawn Tiffany, and Chad Young. The Democrats running are Nancy Boyda and Matt Kleinmann.The polls in
both states close at seven this evening.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Voters face big decisions today

NODAWAY COUNTY—A Missouri woman was injured and later arrested after an accident that occurred Sunday evening in Nodaway County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Ford Explorer driven by Taylor R. Coffelt, 24, Ravenwood, was westbound on U.S. 136 west of Neon Road one and one half miles west of Ravenwood.

The SUV traveled off the north side of the road, started skidding and the driver overcorrected. The SUV returned to the road, traveled off the south side of the road, struck an embankment, overturned, struck the embankment again and came to rest on its wheels in the ditch.

Coffelt refused treatment at the scene and a private vehicle later transported her to Mosaic in Maryville.&nbsp; She was also arrested on requested charges that include driving while intoxicated-drugs, operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manor involving an accident and no seat belt, according to the MSHP.

NODAWAY COUNTY—A Missouri woman was injured and later arrested after an accident that occurred Sunday evening in Nodaway County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Ford Explorer driven by Taylor R. Coffelt, 24, Ravenwood, was westbound on U.S. 136 west of Neon Road one and one half miles west of Ravenwood.The SUV traveled off the north side of the road, started skidding and the driver overcorrected. The SUV returned to the road, traveled off the south side of the road, struck an embankment, overturned, struck the embankment again and came to rest on its wheels in the ditch.Coffelt refused treatment at the scene and a private vehicle later transported her to Mosaic in Maryville.&nbsp; She was also arrested on requested charges that include driving while intoxicated-drugs, operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manor involving an accident and no seat belt, according to the MSHP.

Mo. woman accused of DWI after injured in rollover crash

A
proposition on the St. Joseph ballot Tuesday would raise the St. Joseph School
District levy by 59 cents to pay for a $2,750 flat increase for teachers and
all staff.

St.
Joseph School Superintendent Gabe Edgar says the school board decided to
approach raises differently if voters approve Proposition S.

“What we
have done is we’ve come up with a dollar amount, which is $2,750. So we’re going
to give $2,750 to every employee in the school district,” Edgar tells host
Barry Birr on the KFEQ Hotline. &nbsp;“That
means, every para-educator, every food service employee, every operations,
every teacher, every administrator, every single employee is going to get $2,750.”

If the
issue passes, the St. Joseph School District would waive Proposition C funding
from the state in exchange for the 59-cent increase in the local tax levy. It
would raise an estimated $7.1 million annually. Proposition C was approved by
Missouri voters in 1982, dedicating a one cent sales tax to public education if
districts reduced their property tax levy. Nearly all school districts in
Missouri have waived Proposition C in favor of local funding.

Edgar
says St. Joseph has suffered in attempting to attract and keep teachers,
because of the district’s low salaries.

“You don’t
go into public education to get rich. You go into public education, because you
have a calling. You go into public education for students. Some people do make
decent money at the end of their careers,” Edgar says. “Whenever you start in
public education, you’re not doing it to become rich, I can promise you that.”

Edgar
says the St. Joseph base teacher annual pay of $40,000 is lower than all but one
of its 15 neighboring districts. An increase to $42,750 would make the St. Joseph
School District more competitive in recruiting teachers.

“So, we’ll
go up to right below Savannah, which is at $43,000,” Edgar says. “We’ll bypass
Plattsburg, East Buch, Mid Buch, Blue Springs, and Raytown and then be right
below Cameron and Savannah.”

Cameron
pays teachers a base wage of $43,100 while Savannah has a base teacher pay of
$43,000.

Click <a href="https://www.sjsd.k12.mo.us/our-district/community/prop-s">HERE</a> for more on Proposition S.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA
proposition on the St. Joseph ballot Tuesday would raise the St. Joseph School
District levy by 59 cents to pay for a $2,750 flat increase for teachers and
all staff.St.
Joseph School Superintendent Gabe Edgar says the school board decided to
approach raises differently if voters approve Proposition S.“What we
have done is we’ve come up with a dollar amount, which is $2,750. So we’re going
to give $2,750 to every employee in the school district,” Edgar tells host
Barry Birr on the KFEQ Hotline. &nbsp;“That
means, every para-educator, every food service employee, every operations,
every teacher, every administrator, every single employee is going to get $2,750.”If the
issue passes, the St. Joseph School District would waive Proposition C funding
from the state in exchange for the 59-cent increase in the local tax levy. It
would raise an estimated $7.1 million annually. Proposition C was approved by
Missouri voters in 1982, dedicating a one cent sales tax to public education if
districts reduced their property tax levy. Nearly all school districts in
Missouri have waived Proposition C in favor of local funding.Edgar
says St. Joseph has suffered in attempting to attract and keep teachers,
because of the district’s low salaries.“You don’t
go into public education to get rich. You go into public education, because you
have a calling. You go into public education for students. Some people do make
decent money at the end of their careers,” Edgar says. “Whenever you start in
public education, you’re not doing it to become rich, I can promise you that.”Edgar
says the St. Joseph base teacher annual pay of $40,000 is lower than all but one
of its 15 neighboring districts. An increase to $42,750 would make the St. Joseph
School District more competitive in recruiting teachers.“So, we’ll
go up to right below Savannah, which is at $43,000,” Edgar says. “We’ll bypass
Plattsburg, East Buch, Mid Buch, Blue Springs, and Raytown and then be right
below Cameron and Savannah.”Cameron
pays teachers a base wage of $43,100 while Savannah has a base teacher pay of
$43,000.Click <a href="https://www.sjsd.k12.mo.us/our-district/community/prop-s">HERE</a> for more on Proposition S.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

St. Joseph voters decide teacher pay issue Tuesday

After a controversial start to his NFL career, new Chiefs punter Matt Araiza is getting a fresh start in Kansas City during Training Camp in St. Joseph.

Araiza was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2022, but they cut him after sexual assualt allegations. 

Araiza says he wasn't sure if he would ever get a shot in the league again.

"There were times that I didn't, and there were times that I did, it honestly kept going back and forth in my mind," Araiza tells reporters after practice.  "But yeah there was a lot of moments where I thought it was over, so I'm incredibly grateful to be here."

The lawsuit against Araiza was dropped in December.  Kansas City signed the punter in February.

Araiza has a unique trait that not many NFL punters have. He punts with his left foot. 

Special Teams Coordinator Dave Toub has said that's what made signing Araiza appealing, because the ball just comes differently off the left foot. 

Araiza also says he feels like that gives him an advantage. 

"I've punted with a lot of guys in the NFL, a lot of guys come to San Diego during the offseason and train, and the one thing I have over everyone is how much my punts move," Araiza says. "I've caused a ton of drops here, and I'm looking to see that on Sundays I think that will be great, someone muffs a punt that is a huge game changing play."

One fan of Araiza is his head coach Andy Reid

"I like him, just keep working, consistency always as you go, but you can see it I mean he's booming the thing," Reid says. "Be curious to see it in games, let's see how he does there."

Araiza, who has been coined with the nickname 'Punt God', says it will be pretty surreal to step on the field on Sundays after believing his career might have been over.

The Chiefs practiced for just over two hours today.  The only new injury reported from Reid was Chris Jones who took what he called a "stinger" to the shoulder. 

The Chiefs practice again tomorrow on the Missouri Western campus in St. Joseph at 9:15.  It is the last public practice this week before Saturday's preseason game.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1722883273489.jpeg" alt="Chiefs fans take in Training Camp on the Missouri Western campus/ Photo by Alexis Starks" />
 <figcaption>Chiefs fans take in Training Camp on the Missouri Western campus/ Photo by Alexis Starks</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostAfter a controversial start to his NFL career, new Chiefs punter Matt Araiza is getting a fresh start in Kansas City during Training Camp in St. Joseph.Araiza was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2022, but they cut him after sexual assualt allegations. Araiza says he wasn't sure if he would ever get a shot in the league again."There were times that I didn't, and there were times that I did, it honestly kept going back and forth in my mind," Araiza tells reporters after practice. "But yeah there was a lot of moments where I thought it was over, so I'm incredibly grateful to be here."The lawsuit against Araiza was dropped in December. Kansas City signed the punter in February.Araiza has a unique trait that not many NFL punters have. He punts with his left foot. Special Teams Coordinator Dave Toub has said that's what made signing Araiza appealing, because the ball just comes differently off the left foot. Araiza also says he feels like that gives him an advantage. "I've punted with a lot of guys in the NFL, a lot of guys come to San Diego during the offseason and train, and the one thing I have over everyone is how much my punts move," Araiza says. "I've caused a ton of drops here, and I'm looking to see that on Sundays I think that will be great, someone muffs a punt that is a huge game changing play."<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨INSANE🚨<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CHIEFS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CHIEFS</a> PUNTER MATT ARAIZA JUST PUNTED THE BALL 75 YARDS IN THE AIR 🤯🤯🤯 KC has a weapon that can completely flip the field… DAMN! (🎥<a href="https://twitter.com/KCSportsNetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KCSportsNetwork</a>) <a href="https://t.co/LETjkeRS1H">pic.twitter.com/LETjkeRS1H</a>&mdash; MLFootball (@_MLFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/_MLFootball/status/1820497715236937918?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>One fan of Araiza is his head coach Andy Reid"I like him, just keep working, consistency always as you go, but you can see it I mean he's booming the thing," Reid says. "Be curious to see it in games, let's see how he does there."Araiza, who has been coined with the nickname 'Punt God', says it will be pretty surreal to step on the field on Sundays after believing his career might have been over.The Chiefs practiced for just over two hours today. The only new injury reported from Reid was Chris Jones who took what he called a "stinger" to the shoulder. The Chiefs practice again tomorrow on the Missouri Western campus in St. Joseph at 9:15. It is the last public practice this week before Saturday's preseason game.

Punter Araiza sees Chiefs Training Camp as a fresh start

A final day push by state Sen. Bill Eigel of Weldon Springs as
he makes his pitch for why Missouri Republicans should support his nomination for
governor.

Eigel made a stop at Rosecrans Memorial Airport, one of seven
cities he is visiting on this last day before the primary election.

While many perceive this election to be a three-way race among
Eigel, Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe, and Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, Eigel sees
it as a two-person race.

“Well, right now the polls say it’s exactly tied. The polling that
we’ve looked at and we’ve been keeping an eye on says it’s tied between (Lt.)
Gov. Kehoe and I, but there remained a pretty significant number of undecideds,”
Eigel tells reporters during his stop at Rosecrans. “Historically, the undecideds,
we’re hoping they continue to break for the candidate that’s the
anti-establishment candidate.”

Missouri has overwhelmingly voted Republican the last few election
cycles making this race the likely outcome in November.

“The Republican Party is the pro-life party. The Republican Party
is the one that’s trying to deliver more limited, smaller government. I’ve got
some criticisms, of course, of some of my opponents that haven’t really made
good on those promises, but if you look at the national Democratic brand, they’re
talking about defunding the police. They’re talking about the destruction of our
families and our children. That message isn’t resonating,” according to Eigel. “So,
I do think the winner of tomorrow is going to have a heavy influence on the
General Election in November.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1722881488365.jpeg" alt="Sen. Bill Eigel speaks with a supporter during his stop at Rosecrans Memorial Airport, part of a final day fly-around of the state./Photo by Brent Martin" />
 <figcaption>Sen. Bill Eigel speaks with a supporter during his stop at Rosecrans Memorial Airport, part of a final day fly-around of the state./Photo by Brent Martin</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA final day push by state Sen. Bill Eigel of Weldon Springs as
he makes his pitch for why Missouri Republicans should support his nomination for
governor.Eigel made a stop at Rosecrans Memorial Airport, one of seven
cities he is visiting on this last day before the primary election.While many perceive this election to be a three-way race among
Eigel, Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe, and Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, Eigel sees
it as a two-person race.“Well, right now the polls say it’s exactly tied. The polling that
we’ve looked at and we’ve been keeping an eye on says it’s tied between (Lt.)
Gov. Kehoe and I, but there remained a pretty significant number of undecideds,”
Eigel tells reporters during his stop at Rosecrans. “Historically, the undecideds,
we’re hoping they continue to break for the candidate that’s the
anti-establishment candidate.”Missouri has overwhelmingly voted Republican the last few election
cycles making this race the likely outcome in November.“The Republican Party is the pro-life party. The Republican Party
is the one that’s trying to deliver more limited, smaller government. I’ve got
some criticisms, of course, of some of my opponents that haven’t really made
good on those promises, but if you look at the national Democratic brand, they’re
talking about defunding the police. They’re talking about the destruction of our
families and our children. That message isn’t resonating,” according to Eigel. “So,
I do think the winner of tomorrow is going to have a heavy influence on the
General Election in November.”Polls open tomorrow morning at six o’clock.