Week 4 of high school football in Missouri and Week 3 in Kansas are in the books! Below is a list of all of the games being played in the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area!

Tune into KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3, 680kfeq.com) for Friday Night Lights with Matt Pike every Friday night of the regular season from 10- midnight. for scores and interviews with area coaches!

Chillicothe 28 (2-2) Cameron 26 (0-4)&nbsp;

St. Pius X 61 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Maryville 0 (2-2)

Benton (1-2) @ University Academy Charter (2-1)- Sat. @1pm

-Week 5: University Academy Charter vs Pembroke Hill

  Savannah 53 (2-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Lafayette 0 (2-2)

-Week 5: Lafayette vs Summit Christian Academy- Fri @7pm

 Bishop Leblond 60 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Plattsburg 12 (2-1)

-Week 5: Plattsburg vs Kansas City East- Fri @6pm

East Buchanan 13 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; North Platte 7 (1-3)

-Week 5: East Buchanan vs Lathrop= Fri @7pm

-Week 5: North Platte vs Hamilton-Fri @7pm

Hamilton 29 (2-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Lawson 15 (0-4)

-Week 5: Lawson vs Mid-Buchanan- Fri @7pm

Skyline 32 (2-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Lathrop 20 (1-3)&nbsp;

Mid-Buchanan 40 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; West Platte 8 (2-2)

-Week 5: West Platte vs Father Tolton- Fri @7pm

 Trenton 35 (1-3)&nbsp; &nbsp; Gallatin 12 (2-2)

-Week 5: Trenton vs South Harrison-Fri @7pm

South Harrison 22 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Scotland County 15 (3-1)

 Putnam County 36 (2-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Maysville 8 (0-4)

-Week 5: Maysville vs Marceline- Fri @7pm

-Week 5: Putnam County vs Brookfield&nbsp;

King City 64 (2-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Princeton 62 (1-3)

-Week 5: King City vs Pattonsburg= Fri @7pm

-Week 5: Princeton vs Stanberry- Fri @7pm

 Pattonsburg 58 (1-3)&nbsp; &nbsp; Stanberry 22 (1-3)

Mound City 42 (1-3)&nbsp; &nbsp; East Atchison 20 (1-3)&nbsp; &nbsp;

-Week 5: East Atchison vs Platte Valley- Fri @7pm

-Week 5: Mound City @ Nodaway Valley- Fri @7pm

Nodaway Valley 58 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Platte Valley 20 (3-1)

 North Andrew 26 (2-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;St. Joseph Christian 12 (2-2)

-Week 5: St. Joseph Christian vs Worth County- Fri @7pm

 Albany 36 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Worth County 34 (2-2)&nbsp;

Rock Port 54 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Dekalb 0 (0-4)&nbsp;

-Week 5: Dekalb vs Stewartsville- Osborn- Fri @7pm

-Week 5: South Holt vs Rock Port- Fri @7pm

 South Holt 69 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Stewartsville-Osborn 12 (0-4)

North Kansas City 36 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Central 1o (3-1)&nbsp;

Sumner Academy 41 (1-2)&nbsp; &nbsp;Atchison 22 (1-2)

-Week 4: Atchison vs&nbsp;Kansas City-FL Schlagle HS

Sabetha 35 (1-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Hiawatha 0 (0-3)&nbsp; &nbsp;

-Week 4: Hiawatha vs&nbsp;Meriden-Jefferson West HS

Troy&nbsp; 62 (2-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Pleasant Ridge 0 (0-3)

McLouth 14 (3-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Riverside 3 (1-2)&nbsp;

-Week 4: Riverside @&nbsp;Atchison-Maur Hill-Mount Academy

By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostWeek 4 of high school football in Missouri and Week 3 in Kansas are in the books! Below is a list of all of the games being played in the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area!Tune into KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3, 680kfeq.com) for Friday Night Lights with Matt Pike every Friday night of the regular season from 10- midnight. for scores and interviews with area coaches!MECChillicothe 28 (2-2) Cameron 26 (0-4)&nbsp;=Week 5: Cameron vs Maryville- Fri @7pm-Week 5: Chillicothe @ St. Pius- Fri 7pmSt. Pius X 61 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Maryville 0 (2-2)Benton (1-2) @ University Academy Charter (2-1)- Sat. @1pm-Week 5: Benton vs Savannah- Fri @7pm-Week 5: University Academy Charter vs Pembroke Hill Savannah 53 (2-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Lafayette 0 (2-2)-Week 5: Lafayette vs Summit Christian Academy- Fri @7pm<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Savannah-Head-Coach-Anthony-Hays-e2olvh7/a-abhp3p8" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div> Bishop Leblond 60 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Plattsburg 12 (2-1)-Week 5: Bishop Leblond vs Archie (4-0)-Week 5: Plattsburg vs Kansas City East- Fri @6pm<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Bishop-LeBlond-Head-Coach-Chuck-Davis-e2olvdc/a-abhp3kb" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div><div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Plattsburg-Head-Coach-Brandon-Boswell-e2olvk1/a-abhp3t3" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>KCIEast Buchanan 13 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; North Platte 7 (1-3)-Week 5: East Buchanan vs Lathrop= Fri @7pm-Week 5: North Platte vs Hamilton-Fri @7pm<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/East-Buchanan-Head-Coach-Dan-Ritter-e2olvn0" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Hamilton 29 (2-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Lawson 15 (0-4)-Week 5: Lawson vs Mid-Buchanan- Fri @7pmSkyline 32 (2-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Lathrop 20 (1-3)&nbsp;-Week 5: Skyline vs Pierce CityMid-Buchanan 40 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; West Platte 8 (2-2)-Week 5: West Platte vs Father Tolton- Fri @7pmGRC 11-man (East Division) Trenton 35 (1-3)&nbsp; &nbsp; Gallatin 12 (2-2)-Week 5: Trenton vs South Harrison-Fri @7pm-Week 5: Gallatin vs Westran= Fri @7pmSouth Harrison 22 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Scotland County 15 (3-1)-Week 5: Scotland County @ Salisbury Putnam County 36 (2-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Maysville 8 (0-4)-Week 5: Maysville vs Marceline- Fri @7pm-Week 5: Putnam County vs Brookfield&nbsp;GRC 8-man (West Division)King City 64 (2-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Princeton 62 (1-3)-Week 5: King City vs Pattonsburg= Fri @7pm-Week 5: Princeton vs Stanberry- Fri @7pm Pattonsburg 58 (1-3)&nbsp; &nbsp; Stanberry 22 (1-3)Mound City 42 (1-3)&nbsp; &nbsp; East Atchison 20 (1-3)&nbsp; &nbsp;-Week 5: East Atchison vs Platte Valley- Fri @7pm-Week 5: Mound City @ Nodaway Valley- Fri @7pmNodaway Valley 58 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Platte Valley 20 (3-1) North Andrew 26 (2-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;St. Joseph Christian 12 (2-2)-Week 5: North Andrew @ Albany- Fri @7pm-Week 5: St. Joseph Christian vs Worth County- Fri @7pm Albany 36 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Worth County 34 (2-2)&nbsp;Rock Port 54 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Dekalb 0 (0-4)&nbsp;-Week 5: Dekalb vs Stewartsville- Osborn- Fri @7pm-Week 5: South Holt vs Rock Port- Fri @7pm275 Conference South Holt 69 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Stewartsville-Osborn 12 (0-4)Greater KC SuburbanNorth Kansas City 36 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Central 1o (3-1)&nbsp;-Week 5: Central vs Liberty - Fri @7pm-Week 5: North Kansas City @ KearneyNortheast KansasSumner Academy 41 (1-2)&nbsp; &nbsp;Atchison 22 (1-2)-Week 4: Atchison vs&nbsp;Kansas City-FL Schlagle HSSabetha 35 (1-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Hiawatha 0 (0-3)&nbsp; &nbsp;-Week 4: Hiawatha vs&nbsp;Meriden-Jefferson West HSTroy&nbsp; 62 (2-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Pleasant Ridge 0 (0-3)-Week 4: Troy @&nbsp;Horton HS<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Troy-Head-Coach-Derek-Jasper-e2olvlr/a-abhp3ve" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>McLouth 14 (3-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Riverside 3 (1-2)&nbsp;-Week 4: Riverside @&nbsp;Atchison-Maur Hill-Mount Academy

Area High School Football Scoreboard Sept. 20th-21st

BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating&nbsp; a wanted Kansas woman on new allegations.

Just before 6p.m. Thursday,&nbsp;Brown County Deputy arrested 33-year-old Latisha Campbell of Fairview, according to Sheriff John Merchant.

She was wanted an a $20,000 Felony Probation Violation Warrant in Hiawatha.&nbsp; She remains in custody, according to online jail records.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1726863727143.png" alt="Campbell-photo Brown Co." />
 <figcaption>Campbell-photo Brown Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating&nbsp; a wanted Kansas woman on new allegations.Just before 6p.m. Thursday,&nbsp;Brown County Deputy arrested 33-year-old Latisha Campbell of Fairview, according to Sheriff John Merchant.She was wanted an a $20,000 Felony Probation Violation Warrant in Hiawatha.&nbsp; She remains in custody, according to online jail records.

Kansas woman jailed on a felony warrant

The University of Missouri Tigers are back on
KFEQ.

This year, the Tigers football and basketball
games will return to the airwaves on KFEQ with the voice of the Tigers, Mike
Kelly, calling all the action.

Kelly, who has called 372 consecutive MU football
games, says the year could be special.

“This football season has an opportunity really
to go down as an historic one if this team is able to reach its goals,” Kelly
tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. “And they’re very, very lofty.”

That loftiness borne out of last year’s
success:&nbsp; an 11-and-2 record with a
Cotton Bowl victory over Ohio State. The Tigers finished the year ranked 9th.

Kelly says a keys to their 11-and-2 season were a
little bit of good fortune and a lot of faith in each other.

“Whether it be a 61-yard field goal to beat
Kansas State or converting on 4th and 17 to come back and beat
Florida. There were a variety of different things during the season that went
well,” Kelly says. “But, the most important thing is that the guys in the
locker room and the guys on the coaching staff all stuck together and all
believed in one another and didn’t listen to outside noise.”

Missouri wants to make more noise this season
with the goal being making it to the college football playoffs.

“I mean, my lands, could you imagine if Missouri
could get into the playoffs and be able to host a playoff game in December at
Faurot Field?” Kelly asks. “It’d be the most anticipated game in the history of
Missouri football.”

Yet, Kelly says Missouri tempers expectations by
the reality of playing every Saturday during the college football season.

“But there are a number of days between now and
then and a lot of tough competition along the way,” Kelly points out.

Missouri ranks 7th nationally with a
3-and-0 record going into the Tigers’ home game against Vanderbilt to open SEC
play.

KFEQ will have the game, beginning with the
pre-game tomorrow at 1:15pm.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1726849667197.jpeg" alt="Photo courtesy of University of Missouri Athletics X account" />
 <figcaption>Photo courtesy of University of Missouri Athletics X account</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostThe University of Missouri Tigers are back on
KFEQ.This year, the Tigers football and basketball
games will return to the airwaves on KFEQ with the voice of the Tigers, Mike
Kelly, calling all the action.Kelly, who has called 372 consecutive MU football
games, says the year could be special.“This football season has an opportunity really
to go down as an historic one if this team is able to reach its goals,” Kelly
tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. “And they’re very, very lofty.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1726849963594.png" alt="The MU radio crew:&nbsp; (Background to foreground) Producer Matt Tarnawa, the voice of the Tigers Mike Kelly, spotter Hanks Edwards, and analyst Howard Richards. Photo courtesy of Learfield Communications" />
 <figcaption>The MU radio crew:&nbsp; (Background to foreground) Producer Matt Tarnawa, the voice of the Tigers Mike Kelly, spotter Hanks Edwards, and analyst Howard Richards. Photo courtesy of Learfield Communications</figcaption>
 </figure>That loftiness borne out of last year’s
success:&nbsp; an 11-and-2 record with a
Cotton Bowl victory over Ohio State. The Tigers finished the year ranked 9th.Kelly says a keys to their 11-and-2 season were a
little bit of good fortune and a lot of faith in each other.“Whether it be a 61-yard field goal to beat
Kansas State or converting on 4th and 17 to come back and beat
Florida. There were a variety of different things during the season that went
well,” Kelly says. “But, the most important thing is that the guys in the
locker room and the guys on the coaching staff all stuck together and all
believed in one another and didn’t listen to outside noise.”Missouri wants to make more noise this season
with the goal being making it to the college football playoffs.“I mean, my lands, could you imagine if Missouri
could get into the playoffs and be able to host a playoff game in December at
Faurot Field?” Kelly asks. “It’d be the most anticipated game in the history of
Missouri football.”Yet, Kelly says Missouri tempers expectations by
the reality of playing every Saturday during the college football season.“But there are a number of days between now and
then and a lot of tough competition along the way,” Kelly points out.Missouri ranks 7th nationally with a
3-and-0 record going into the Tigers’ home game against Vanderbilt to open SEC
play.KFEQ will have the game, beginning with the
pre-game tomorrow at 1:15pm.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1726849751479.jpeg" alt="Photo courtesy of University of Missouri X account" />
 <figcaption>Photo courtesy of University of Missouri X account</figcaption>
 </figure>You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

MU Tigers broadcasts return to KFEQ

Vendors of wines and spirits will take over Griffith Park in Mound City tomorrow.   

The 15th annual Missouri's Great Northwest Winefest will bring several vendors to Mound City this weekend to help benefit the Northwest Missouri Enterprise Facilitation 

But a big focus of Winefest, Amanda Griffin with Winefest says, is on the wine and spirits 

"We've introduced several new wineries, and then on top of that we've actually opened it up to distilleries, and there are two breweries coming this year, so we're very, very excited, bigger and better than ever, hey something for everyone you don't want to miss it," Griffin tells guest host of the KFEQ Hotline Brent Martin. 

The festival will run from 11:30am to 7pm tomorrow at Griffith Park in Mound City. 

Griffin says on top of the wine and spirits there are several other fun things to enjoy, with several vendors, food trucks, and musical entertainment. 

"Don't even have to drink at all, you can come and get a half-price ticket, $15 at the gate for a designated driver bracelet to come on in," Griffin explains. "So, that's no tasting, but there's a lot to do, you can listen to the performers, and we have almost 60 vendors and food trucks available for you to come and hang out and enjoy." 

Another fun activity will be happening as well during Winefest, at a vineyard just adjacent to Griffith Park, where Griffin says people will have the chance to stomp some grapes 

"The vineyard is owned by Mound City Development Corporation and every year they go ahead, and you can get into the grape stomping tank," Griffin says. "And it's optional, but this is something I would encourage anybody to do, is you can dress up like a period costume type stuff while you're stomping, get your photo taken." 

Adult tickets are $30 while children 12 and under can get in for $5. Children five and under get in free. You can find out more information by clicking <a href="https://nwmef.org/winefest-dnt/">HERE</a>.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1726848905185.jpeg" alt="Several wineries, breweries and distilleries will have tastings available during the Great Northwest Winefest/ Photo courtesy of the Great Northwest Winefest Facebook page" />
 <figcaption>Several wineries, breweries and distilleries will have tastings available during the Great Northwest Winefest/ Photo courtesy of the Great Northwest Winefest Facebook page</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post Vendors of wines and spirits will take over Griffith Park in Mound City tomorrow. The 15th annual Missouri's Great Northwest Winefest will bring several vendors to Mound City this weekend to help benefit the Northwest Missouri Enterprise Facilitation But a big focus of Winefest, Amanda Griffin with Winefest says, is on the wine and spirits "We've introduced several new wineries, and then on top of that we've actually opened it up to distilleries, and there are two breweries coming this year, so we're very, very excited, bigger and better than ever, hey something for everyone you don't want to miss it," Griffin tells guest host of the KFEQ Hotline Brent Martin. The festival will run from 11:30am to 7pm tomorrow at Griffith Park in Mound City. Griffin says on top of the wine and spirits there are several other fun things to enjoy, with several vendors, food trucks, and musical entertainment. "Don't even have to drink at all, you can come and get a half-price ticket, $15 at the gate for a designated driver bracelet to come on in," Griffin explains. "So, that's no tasting, but there's a lot to do, you can listen to the performers, and we have almost 60 vendors and food trucks available for you to come and hang out and enjoy." Another fun activity will be happening as well during Winefest, at a vineyard just adjacent to Griffith Park, where Griffin says people will have the chance to stomp some grapes "The vineyard is owned by Mound City Development Corporation and every year they go ahead, and you can get into the grape stomping tank," Griffin says. "And it's optional, but this is something I would encourage anybody to do, is you can dress up like a period costume type stuff while you're stomping, get your photo taken." Adult tickets are $30 while children 12 and under can get in for $5. Children five and under get in free. You can find out more information by clicking <a href="https://nwmef.org/winefest-dnt/">HERE</a>.You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1726848999001.jpeg" alt="Photo courtesy of Missouri's Great Northwest Winefest Facebook page" />
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Taste wine, eat food, enjoy music, all during the 15th Annual Great Northwest Winefest

Week 4 of high school football in Missouri and Week 2 in Kansas are here! Below is a list of all of the games being played in the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area!

Cameron (0-3) @ Chillicothe (1-2)- Fri @7pm

Maryville (2-1) @ St. Pius X (2-1)- Fri. @7pm

&nbsp;Lafayette (2-1) @ Savannah (1-2)- Fri. @7pm

&nbsp;Bishop Leblond (3-0) @ Plattsburg (2-0)- Fri. @7pm

East Buchanan (2-1) vs North Platte (1-2)- Fri @7pm

Mid-Buchanan (3-0) vs West Platte (2-1)- Fri @7pm

Plattsburg (2-0) vs Bishop Leblond (3-0) - Fri @7pm

&nbsp;Trenton (0-3) @ Gallatin (2-1)- Fri @7pm

South Harrison (3-0) vs Scotland County (3-0)- Fri @7pm

Maysville (0-3) @ Putnam County (1-2)- Fri @7pm

King City(1-2) @ Princeton (1-2)- Fri @7pm

Stanberry (1-2) @ Pattonsburg (0-3)- Fri @7pm

East Atchison (1-2) @ Mound City (0-3)- Fri @7pm

Nodaway Valley (3-0) @ Platte Valley (3-0)- Fri @7pm

&nbsp;North Andrew vs St. Joseph Christian (2-1)- Fri @7pm

&nbsp;Worth County (2-1) vs Albany (3-0)- Fri @7pm

&nbsp;South Holt (3-0) vs Stewartsville-Osborn (0-3)- Fri @7pm

Stewartsville-Osborn @ South Holt- Fri @7pm

Central (3-0) @ North Kansas City (2-1)- Fri @7pm

Atchison (1-1) vs Kansas City-Sumner Academy (0-2)

Troy (1-1) vs Easton -Pleasant Ridge (0-2)

Week 4 of high school football in Missouri and Week 2 in Kansas are here! Below is a list of all of the games being played in the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area!Tune into KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3, 680kfeq.com) for Friday Night Lights with Matt Pike every Friday night of the regular season from 10- midnight. for scores and interviews with area coaches!MECCameron (0-3) @ Chillicothe (1-2)- Fri @7pmMaryville (2-1) @ St. Pius X (2-1)- Fri. @7pmBenton (1-2) @ University Academy Charter (2-1)- Sat. @1pm&nbsp;Lafayette (2-1) @ Savannah (1-2)- Fri. @7pm&nbsp;Bishop Leblond (3-0) @ Plattsburg (2-0)- Fri. @7pmKCIEast Buchanan (2-1) vs North Platte (1-2)- Fri @7pmLawson (0-3) @ Hamilton (1-2)- Fri @7pmLathrop (1-2) @ Skyline (1-2)- Fri @7pmMid-Buchanan (3-0) vs West Platte (2-1)- Fri @7pmPlattsburg (2-0) vs Bishop Leblond (3-0) - Fri @7pmGRC 11-man (East Division)&nbsp;Trenton (0-3) @ Gallatin (2-1)- Fri @7pmSouth Harrison (3-0) vs Scotland County (3-0)- Fri @7pmMaysville (0-3) @ Putnam County (1-2)- Fri @7pmGRC 8-man (West Division)King City(1-2) @ Princeton (1-2)- Fri @7pmStanberry (1-2) @ Pattonsburg (0-3)- Fri @7pmEast Atchison (1-2) @ Mound City (0-3)- Fri @7pmNodaway Valley (3-0) @ Platte Valley (3-0)- Fri @7pm&nbsp;North Andrew vs St. Joseph Christian (2-1)- Fri @7pm&nbsp;Worth County (2-1) vs Albany (3-0)- Fri @7pmDekalb (0-3) @ Rock Port (3-0)- Fri @7pm&nbsp;South Holt (3-0) vs Stewartsville-Osborn (0-3)- Fri @7pm275 ConferenceStewartsville-Osborn @ South Holt- Fri @7pmGreater KC SuburbanCentral (3-0) @ North Kansas City (2-1)- Fri @7pmNortheast KansasAtchison (1-1) vs Kansas City-Sumner Academy (0-2)Hiawatha (0-2) vs Sabetha (1-1)Troy (1-1) vs Easton -Pleasant Ridge (0-2)Riverside (1-1) vs McLouth (2-0)

Area High School Football schedule for Sept. 2oth-21st

NODAWAY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 8:30p.m. Wednesday in Nodaway County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2008 Chevy HHR driven by&nbsp; Joe D. Hamilton, 46, New Market, Iowa, was eastbound on Route JJ six miles west of Hopkins. The vehicle traveled off the south side of the road, struck a fence, embankment, went airborne and rolled.

Mercy 1 Life Flight transported Hamilton to Mercy 1 in Des Moines. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

NODAWAY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 8:30p.m. Wednesday in Nodaway County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2008 Chevy HHR driven by&nbsp; Joe D. Hamilton, 46, New Market, Iowa, was eastbound on Route JJ six miles west of Hopkins. The vehicle traveled off the south side of the road, struck a fence, embankment, went airborne and rolled.Mercy 1 Life Flight transported Hamilton to Mercy 1 in Des Moines. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

Driver air-lifted to hospital after violent Nodaway Co. crash

Northern Missouri Congressman Sam Graves doesn’t believe there
is going to be a federal government shutdown at the end of this month, though
he doesn’t want to see the budget battle pushed off on the new Congress.

Graves, a Republican, sees the House, which is controlled by
Republicans, and the Senate, which is controlled by Democrats, reaching an
agreement over the next few days.

“I don’t think there’s any real appetite for a government
shutdown on either side of the aisle,” Graves tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. “I
think we will get our spending bills done. But that’s always risky,
particularly when we have a very narrow margin like we have now, because it
takes a few people to shut the process down if the two parties can’t get along.
So, I think we’ll see an agreement between Democrats and Republicans.”

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, floated a proposal
that would have extended current funding levels for six months, letting the
next Congress deal with the issue. The proposal failed with 220 voting against
and 202 voting in favor. Opponents objected to adding a provision added to the
spending measure that would require proof of citizenship when registering to
vote.

Graves says he’s willing to go along with Johnson’s proposal
to extend current spending to March, but would rather the issue be decided by
this Congress.

“I would rather it were done; not wait for the next Congress,
because you don’t know what that is going to look like,” Graves says. “I would
rather have a shorter-term CR (continuing resolution).”

The timeframe Graves favors would extend current federal
spending only a couple of months.

“I would like to see it, personally, at the end of November,
first of December,” Graves says.

“Because it gives us an opportunity to do something before the
end of the year, before the new Congress sits.”

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostNorthern Missouri Congressman Sam Graves doesn’t believe there
is going to be a federal government shutdown at the end of this month, though
he doesn’t want to see the budget battle pushed off on the new Congress.Graves, a Republican, sees the House, which is controlled by
Republicans, and the Senate, which is controlled by Democrats, reaching an
agreement over the next few days.“I don’t think there’s any real appetite for a government
shutdown on either side of the aisle,” Graves tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. “I
think we will get our spending bills done. But that’s always risky,
particularly when we have a very narrow margin like we have now, because it
takes a few people to shut the process down if the two parties can’t get along.
So, I think we’ll see an agreement between Democrats and Republicans.”U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, floated a proposal
that would have extended current funding levels for six months, letting the
next Congress deal with the issue. The proposal failed with 220 voting against
and 202 voting in favor. Opponents objected to adding a provision added to the
spending measure that would require proof of citizenship when registering to
vote.Graves says he’s willing to go along with Johnson’s proposal
to extend current spending to March, but would rather the issue be decided by
this Congress.“I would rather it were done; not wait for the next Congress,
because you don’t know what that is going to look like,” Graves says. “I would
rather have a shorter-term CR (continuing resolution).”The timeframe Graves favors would extend current federal
spending only a couple of months.“I would like to see it, personally, at the end of November,
first of December,” Graves says.But why?“Because it gives us an opportunity to do something before the
end of the year, before the new Congress sits.”You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Graves wants current Congress to deal with spending issue

One officer from the St. Joseph Police Department recently graduated from a nationally recognized program out of Northwestern University.  

Captain Stephen Cotter completed the 10-week course through Northwestern’s Center for Public Safety, hosted by the Clay County Sheriff's Office in Liberty.  

Police Chief Paul Luster says officers participating in programs like this are a great benefit to the city, and also their careers, and was excited Cotter got the opportunity 

"Excited that we have the opportunity to send him there because I think it just helps us so much as we serve the community, it just enhances those skills to be able to go get the latest skills and knowledge that's related directly to policing," Luster tells KFEQ Hotline host Barry Birr.  

Cotter was one of 18 students who graduated from the program.  The class had key focuses on leadership, organizational behavior, and policy development among others. 

Cotter participating in the course is part of an emphasis by Luster to have command staff work with a nationally recognized school.  

Next year, one officer will take part in the FBI National Academy, Luster himself took part in a course as well.  Luster says with these schools an important part is learning national best practices 

"Obviously just a lot of that is the networking that you're able to do at these schools," Luster explains. "I have a group right now, I went to that school several years ago now, and we still have a text thread that we bounce off ideas or hey who has a policy on this can you send it to me? So, just that networking and being able to get that national perspective." 

Luster says sometimes you get siloed where you are at and can become blind to the best national perspective, so getting to work with others from around the nation opens officers’ eyes to that 

Cotter graduating from the course out of Northwestern isn't the only highlight for the St. Joseph Police.  Luster and officers got to watch as one of their own was honored by Missouri Governor Mike Parson. 

Officer Justin McElroy was awarded the Governors Medal of Valor for his role in stopping the threat posed by an armed person who led police on a car chase.  

Luster says officers being honored like this is a morale booster 

"I always think the importance of positive reinforcement is you have to reward those acts, whether it’s bravery or just going above and beyond, that really fosters that culture of excellence in our department," Luster says. 

The award honors heroic public safety acts beyond the call of duty during 2023. 

By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post One officer from the St. Joseph Police Department recently graduated from a nationally recognized program out of Northwestern University. Captain Stephen Cotter completed the 10-week course through Northwestern’s Center for Public Safety, hosted by the Clay County Sheriff's Office in Liberty. Police Chief Paul Luster says officers participating in programs like this are a great benefit to the city, and also their careers, and was excited Cotter got the opportunity "Excited that we have the opportunity to send him there because I think it just helps us so much as we serve the community, it just enhances those skills to be able to go get the latest skills and knowledge that's related directly to policing," Luster tells KFEQ Hotline host Barry Birr. Cotter was one of 18 students who graduated from the program. The class had key focuses on leadership, organizational behavior, and policy development among others. Cotter participating in the course is part of an emphasis by Luster to have command staff work with a nationally recognized school. Next year, one officer will take part in the FBI National Academy, Luster himself took part in a course as well. Luster says with these schools an important part is learning national best practices "Obviously just a lot of that is the networking that you're able to do at these schools," Luster explains. "I have a group right now, I went to that school several years ago now, and we still have a text thread that we bounce off ideas or hey who has a policy on this can you send it to me? So, just that networking and being able to get that national perspective." Luster says sometimes you get siloed where you are at and can become blind to the best national perspective, so getting to work with others from around the nation opens officers’ eyes to that Cotter graduating from the course out of Northwestern isn't the only highlight for the St. Joseph Police. Luster and officers got to watch as one of their own was honored by Missouri Governor Mike Parson. Officer Justin McElroy was awarded the Governors Medal of Valor for his role in stopping the threat posed by an armed person who led police on a car chase. Luster says officers being honored like this is a morale booster "I always think the importance of positive reinforcement is you have to reward those acts, whether it’s bravery or just going above and beyond, that really fosters that culture of excellence in our department," Luster says. The award honors heroic public safety acts beyond the call of duty during 2023. You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

St. Joseph Police Chief proud of officer achivement, awards

Buchanan County could hold a county fair in the
future.

But, first, the county must buy the ground.

Presiding Commissioner Scott Nelson says the
county has reached an agreement with the East Buchanan School District to buy
the school building in Easton once the district moves the middle school to a
new building in Gower. Nelson says the county has agreed to pay up to $250,000
for the school building and land out of economic development funds.

The County Commission has approved a fair board.

Nelson says a fairground could open possibilities
for county residents, especially young people.

“I envision a place where people can gather and
I’m not going to limit it to kids showing their animals. That’s going to be a
big part, at least initially, because that is the number one priority, I
believe, that the board will have. We want to get a show arena for the kids to
show; 4-H, FFA,” Nelson says during an appearance on the KFEQ Hotline.

Nelson says finalizing the purchase will open a
range of opportunity for the county.

“I can imagine a one or two-day fair that we have
there in Easton, Missouri for Buchanan County, for the kids,” Nelson says. “And
I can see pop up trucks and I can see big balloons. I can see arts.”

Nelson says the decision of the East Buchanan
School District to move the middle school to Gower open an opportunity for
Buchanan County. Nelson says the County Commission is considering buying
additional land adjourning the middle school.

“The school building itself offers a lot of
meeting space. It has a commercial kitchen, has a gymnasium,” Nelson says. “And,
maybe there’s going to be a renter there, maybe another organization will be
there, because if you have traffic and you have presence, then I think you open
yourself up for success.”

Nelson says the big question is whether a
fairground would make Buchanan County better.

“I believe a fairground would benefit our county,”
Nelson says. “Why wouldn’t it? We’re the biggest county, not land, but
population-wise, in the northwest corridor. Why wouldn’t we have a fairground?”

Nelson says East Buchanan anticipates finishing
this school year at Easton, then moving the middle school to Gower to start the
next school year.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1726760945662.jpeg" alt="East Buchanan Middle School/Photo by Brent Martin" />
 <figcaption>East Buchanan Middle School/Photo by Brent Martin</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostBuchanan County could hold a county fair in the
future.But, first, the county must buy the ground.Presiding Commissioner Scott Nelson says the
county has reached an agreement with the East Buchanan School District to buy
the school building in Easton once the district moves the middle school to a
new building in Gower. Nelson says the county has agreed to pay up to $250,000
for the school building and land out of economic development funds.The County Commission has approved a fair board.Nelson says a fairground could open possibilities
for county residents, especially young people.“I envision a place where people can gather and
I’m not going to limit it to kids showing their animals. That’s going to be a
big part, at least initially, because that is the number one priority, I
believe, that the board will have. We want to get a show arena for the kids to
show; 4-H, FFA,” Nelson says during an appearance on the KFEQ Hotline.Nelson says finalizing the purchase will open a
range of opportunity for the county.“I can imagine a one or two-day fair that we have
there in Easton, Missouri for Buchanan County, for the kids,” Nelson says. “And
I can see pop up trucks and I can see big balloons. I can see arts.”Nelson says the decision of the East Buchanan
School District to move the middle school to Gower open an opportunity for
Buchanan County. Nelson says the County Commission is considering buying
additional land adjourning the middle school.“The school building itself offers a lot of
meeting space. It has a commercial kitchen, has a gymnasium,” Nelson says. “And,
maybe there’s going to be a renter there, maybe another organization will be
there, because if you have traffic and you have presence, then I think you open
yourself up for success.”Nelson says the big question is whether a
fairground would make Buchanan County better.“I believe a fairground would benefit our county,”
Nelson says. “Why wouldn’t it? We’re the biggest county, not land, but
population-wise, in the northwest corridor. Why wouldn’t we have a fairground?”Nelson says East Buchanan anticipates finishing
this school year at Easton, then moving the middle school to Gower to start the
next school year.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Buchanan County moves closer to buying a fairground

A 40-year-old St. Joseph man has been hospitalized with several
gunshot wounds after a late night shooting in the 1200 block of Mitchell
Street.

The St. Joseph Police Department reports officers took a St.
Joseph man into custody at the scene of the shooting. Police report a man
driving a truck had been shot and wounded. The extent of the wounds has not
been released. No identities have been released.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA 40-year-old St. Joseph man has been hospitalized with several
gunshot wounds after a late night shooting in the 1200 block of Mitchell
Street.The St. Joseph Police Department reports officers took a St.
Joseph man into custody at the scene of the shooting. Police report a man
driving a truck had been shot and wounded. The extent of the wounds has not
been released. No identities have been released.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

One wounded, one arrested in St. Joseph shooting

With flu season is right around the corner, the Doniphan County Health Department is getting ready to host an annual drive-thru flu clinic next month in Troy, Kansas.

Sheryl Pierce, RN Administrator with the Doniphan County Health Department, says the flu clinic has been offered for several years.&nbsp; "We've done these for the past fifteen to eighteen years. We've done them because the public really likes them and they've requested we keep doing them."

Pre-registration is not required, but Pierce adds, "If you want to expedite the process, you can go to the post office, area banks and senior centers to pick up consent forms. There are also consent forms on our website that you can fill out ahead of time, although it is not mandatory." Forms will be available on site.

Pierce notes the clinic is only offering flu shots, not Covid-19 vaccine. 

"We are just going to do the flu shots. Best practice on the Covid vaccine still says to wait about fifteen minutes on the premises where you receive the vaccine, so we felt for safety reasons we are just going to give flu shots."

Food trucks will also be on site this year, including the Coffee Bus, Scoop School Bus, and The Country Cabin food truck.

Pierce says Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurances will be accepted. Participants must bring their insurance cards with them to receive the flu shot.

The Doniphan County Health Department will offer the flu clinic on October 11, from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

For more information and to download consent forms, visit <a href="https://dpcountyks.com/dept/health-dept-home-health/">www.dpcountyks.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1659648134471.jpg" alt="flu shot, needle, ouch" />
 <figcaption>flu shot, needle, ouch</figcaption>
 </figure>By RYAN SKAITHSt. Joseph PostWith flu season is right around the corner, the Doniphan County Health Department is getting ready to host an annual drive-thru flu clinic next month in Troy, Kansas.Sheryl Pierce, RN Administrator with the Doniphan County Health Department, says the flu clinic has been offered for several years.&nbsp; "We've done these for the past fifteen to eighteen years. We've done them because the public really likes them and they've requested we keep doing them."Pre-registration is not required, but Pierce adds, "If you want to expedite the process, you can go to the post office, area banks and senior centers to pick up consent forms. There are also consent forms on our website that you can fill out ahead of time, although it is not mandatory." Forms will be available on site.Pierce notes the clinic is only offering flu shots, not Covid-19 vaccine. "We are just going to do the flu shots. Best practice on the Covid vaccine still says to wait about fifteen minutes on the premises where you receive the vaccine, so we felt for safety reasons we are just going to give flu shots."Food trucks will also be on site this year, including the Coffee Bus, Scoop School Bus, and The Country Cabin food truck.Pierce says Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurances will be accepted. Participants must bring their insurance cards with them to receive the flu shot.The Doniphan County Health Department will offer the flu clinic on October 11, from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.For more information and to download consent forms, visit <a href="https://dpcountyks.com/dept/health-dept-home-health/">www.dpcountyks.com</a>

Drive-thru flu clinic to be held next month in Doniphan County

The state health department will focus on edibles or drinks that mimic candy or regular food, giving up the push to ban all products made with hemp-derived THC

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

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’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 another hurdle on Tuesday, resulting in an indefinite pause on a huge part of the effort.

Richard Moore, general counsel for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, said in a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/25150231-letter-re-psychoactive-cannabis-enforcement" target="_blank">letter</a>&nbsp;Tuesday that the state’s health regulators will stop embargoing — or tagging — products simply because they contain hemp-derived THC.&nbsp;

“In regard to psychoactive cannabis products, the department will focus its efforts on the identification of&nbsp; ‘misbranded’ products,’” Moore wrote to the Missouri Hemp Trade Association’s attorney, Chuck Hatfield.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

When Parson signed his&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sos.mo.gov/library/reference/orders/2024/eo10" target="_blank">executive order</a>&nbsp;on Aug. 1, he said his primary focus was to protect children consuming the products that resemble popular candy, like Lifesavers, but contain the intoxicating compound of the cannabis plant, THC.

“I trust that you understand that the consumption of these products may be dangerous,” Moore states, “and that under no circumstances should they end up in the hands of Missouri’s children.”

The department’s effort will now focus on just that — not banning all intoxicating hemp products.

“If the department identifies any such misbranded products, it will refer those products to the Missouri Attorney General’s Office for&nbsp; potential enforcement under the State’s Merchandising Practices Act…”

The letter comes after the Missouri Hemp Trade Association filed for a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/25150232-motion-for-temporary-restraining-order" target="_blank">temporary restraining order</a>&nbsp;against the department on Monday in response to the department&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2024/09/13/missouri-vfw-inspected-by-state-regulators-as-part-of-ban-on-intoxicating-hemp-products/">inspecting a VFW post</a>&nbsp;on Sept. 11, Hatfield said.&nbsp;

“We asked for the (temporary restraining order),” Hatfield said, “and in response, we got this letter, which is the same thing we would have accomplished with the (temporary restraining order.”

The motion for the restraining order states that the governor’s order directs the department to “designate foods adulterated simply because they contain hemp products, in direct contravention of Missouri law.”&nbsp;

In Moore’s letter, he acknowledges that state law says, “a food shall not be considered adulterated solely for containing industrial hemp, or an industrial hemp commodity or product.”

It is the same law fueling the Missouri Hemp Trade Association’s&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2024/08/30/missouri-hemp-leaders-set-to-file-suit-to-halt-governors-ban-on-hemp-thc-products/">lawsuit</a>&nbsp;against the governor’s ban.&nbsp;

As of Sept. 12, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2024/09/06/missouri-regulators-visit-nearly-50-stores-to-inspect-for-intoxicating-hemp-edibles/">officials have inspected</a>&nbsp;74 establishments this month and found intoxicating products at 42 of them, said Lisa Cox, spokeswoman for the department.

During the visits, inspectors have asked the store owners to destroy the products within the facilities. If they don’t, inspectors tag them as embargoed.

According to Moore’s letter, all psychoactive cannabis products that the department has tagged as an embargoed product will be referred to the attorney general’s office for evaluation of misbranding violations.&nbsp;

“The department has no intention at this time to embargo additional psychoactive cannabis products as adulterated,” the letter states. “Further, within 30 days after referral to the attorney general’s office, the department will release all currently embargoed products and remove all embargo tags.”

Once embargo tags are removed, it states, such products will not be subject to an embargo as long as there is no court order prohibiting its sale or ordering its destruction.&nbsp;

“Pending further action from the General Assembly as to intoxicating cannabis products,” the letter states, “the department believes that channeling&nbsp; future enforcement authority via the Merchandising Practices Act is the best way to ensure that Missouri consumers know what they are purchasing and ingesting, and to keep harmful products out of the hands&nbsp; of children.”&nbsp;

Missouri Hemp Trade Association spokesperson Craig Katz said the association supports the attorney general’s efforts “to prosecute bad actors marketing counterfeit and misbranded hemp products to children.”

“This is the appropriate regulatory and law enforcement focus,” Katz said. “We hope to follow this with a strong legislative effort in 2025 to further assure consumers and other stakeholders that hemp products are safe, tightly regulated, and available to ensure public safety.”

There are about 9,000 retailers statewide currently selling hemp-derived beverages and edibles. Hemp<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2024/08/12/hemp-industry-leaders-call-missouri-governors-order-banning-thc-products-an-overreach/">&nbsp;industry leaders argue</a>&nbsp;the order also bans products that aren’t attractive to children, have gone through lab testing and are only sold to customers 21 and up.

Hatfield said the association never believed stores should stop selling intoxicating hemp products that don’t market to children. But the department’s Tuesday letter gives the green light to begin sales again, he said.

“In light of yesterday’s letter,” Hatfield said, “hemp sales are back on.”&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1726164449991.png" alt="A St. Louis liquor store hung a sign announcing Gov. Mike Parson’s executive order to ban intoxicating hemp beverages (Rebecca Rivas/Missouri Independent)." />
 <figcaption>A St. Louis liquor store hung a sign announcing Gov. Mike Parson’s executive order to ban intoxicating hemp beverages (Rebecca Rivas/Missouri Independent).</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>The state health department will focus on edibles or drinks that mimic candy or regular food, giving up the push to ban all products made with hemp-derived THC</h2>By REBECCA RIVAS &nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/missouri-senate-committee-advances-bill-to-ban-texting-while-driving/">Missouri Independent</a>Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’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 another hurdle on Tuesday, resulting in an indefinite pause on a huge part of the effort.Richard Moore, general counsel for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, said in a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/25150231-letter-re-psychoactive-cannabis-enforcement" target="_blank">letter</a>&nbsp;Tuesday that the state’s health regulators will stop embargoing — or tagging — products simply because they contain hemp-derived THC.&nbsp;“In regard to psychoactive cannabis products, the department will focus its efforts on the identification of&nbsp; ‘misbranded’ products,’” Moore wrote to the Missouri Hemp Trade Association’s attorney, Chuck Hatfield.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When Parson signed his&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sos.mo.gov/library/reference/orders/2024/eo10" target="_blank">executive order</a>&nbsp;on Aug. 1, he said his primary focus was to protect children consuming the products that resemble popular candy, like Lifesavers, but contain the intoxicating compound of the cannabis plant, THC.“I trust that you understand that the consumption of these products may be dangerous,” Moore states, “and that under no circumstances should they end up in the hands of Missouri’s children.”The department’s effort will now focus on just that — not banning all intoxicating hemp products.“If the department identifies any such misbranded products, it will refer those products to the Missouri Attorney General’s Office for&nbsp; potential enforcement under the State’s Merchandising Practices Act…”The letter comes after the Missouri Hemp Trade Association filed for a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/25150232-motion-for-temporary-restraining-order" target="_blank">temporary restraining order</a>&nbsp;against the department on Monday in response to the department&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2024/09/13/missouri-vfw-inspected-by-state-regulators-as-part-of-ban-on-intoxicating-hemp-products/">inspecting a VFW post</a>&nbsp;on Sept. 11, Hatfield said.&nbsp;“We asked for the (temporary restraining order),” Hatfield said, “and in response, we got this letter, which is the same thing we would have accomplished with the (temporary restraining order.”The motion for the restraining order states that the governor’s order directs the department to “designate foods adulterated simply because they contain hemp products, in direct contravention of Missouri law.”&nbsp;In Moore’s letter, he acknowledges that state law says, “a food shall not be considered adulterated solely for containing industrial hemp, or an industrial hemp commodity or product.”It is the same law fueling the Missouri Hemp Trade Association’s&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2024/08/30/missouri-hemp-leaders-set-to-file-suit-to-halt-governors-ban-on-hemp-thc-products/">lawsuit</a>&nbsp;against the governor’s ban.&nbsp;As of Sept. 12, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2024/09/06/missouri-regulators-visit-nearly-50-stores-to-inspect-for-intoxicating-hemp-edibles/">officials have inspected</a>&nbsp;74 establishments this month and found intoxicating products at 42 of them, said Lisa Cox, spokeswoman for the department.During the visits, inspectors have asked the store owners to destroy the products within the facilities. If they don’t, inspectors tag them as embargoed.According to Moore’s letter, all psychoactive cannabis products that the department has tagged as an embargoed product will be referred to the attorney general’s office for evaluation of misbranding violations.&nbsp;“The department has no intention at this time to embargo additional psychoactive cannabis products as adulterated,” the letter states. “Further, within 30 days after referral to the attorney general’s office, the department will release all currently embargoed products and remove all embargo tags.”Once embargo tags are removed, it states, such products will not be subject to an embargo as long as there is no court order prohibiting its sale or ordering its destruction.&nbsp;“Pending further action from the General Assembly as to intoxicating cannabis products,” the letter states, “the department believes that channeling&nbsp; future enforcement authority via the Merchandising Practices Act is the best way to ensure that Missouri consumers know what they are purchasing and ingesting, and to keep harmful products out of the hands&nbsp; of children.”&nbsp;Missouri Hemp Trade Association spokesperson Craig Katz said the association supports the attorney general’s efforts “to prosecute bad actors marketing counterfeit and misbranded hemp products to children.”“This is the appropriate regulatory and law enforcement focus,” Katz said. “We hope to follow this with a strong legislative effort in 2025 to further assure consumers and other stakeholders that hemp products are safe, tightly regulated, and available to ensure public safety.”There are about 9,000 retailers statewide currently selling hemp-derived beverages and edibles. Hemp<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2024/08/12/hemp-industry-leaders-call-missouri-governors-order-banning-thc-products-an-overreach/">&nbsp;industry leaders argue</a>&nbsp;the order also bans products that aren’t attractive to children, have gone through lab testing and are only sold to customers 21 and up.Hatfield said the association never believed stores should stop selling intoxicating hemp products that don’t market to children. But the department’s Tuesday letter gives the green light to begin sales again, he said.“In light of yesterday’s letter,” Hatfield said, “hemp sales are back on.”&nbsp;

‘Hemp sales are back on’: Missouri regulators pare down ban on intoxicating hemp products

Democrat Lucas Kunce stumps in St. Joseph, this time as the
Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, attempting to unseat first term Republican
Josh Hawley.

Kunce accuses Hawley of neglecting Missouri, failing at the
most basic level in the Senate, bringing federal money back to the state.

“We need a U.S. Senator who’s going to bring money back to our
state, which we don’t currently have,” Kunce tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post before
his rally in downtown St. Joseph. “We used to have that in Roy Blunt, he
brought $300 million a year back to this state. Josh Hawley brings nothing.
People see that. Our neighborhoods are falling apart. The one I grew up in fell
apart. We need someone with a record of service who is going to change that.”

Kunce is a 13-year Marine veteran who now lives in
Independence. He grew up in Hartsburg and Jefferson City.

Kunce addressed a packed crowd at the IBEW Local Union 545
Hall in St. Joseph Tuesday evening, his first campaign rally since winning the
Democratic primary.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1726681654399.jpeg" alt="Lucas Kunce/file photo" />
 <figcaption>Lucas Kunce/file photo</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostDemocrat Lucas Kunce stumps in St. Joseph, this time as the
Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, attempting to unseat first term Republican
Josh Hawley.Kunce accuses Hawley of neglecting Missouri, failing at the
most basic level in the Senate, bringing federal money back to the state.“We need a U.S. Senator who’s going to bring money back to our
state, which we don’t currently have,” Kunce tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post before
his rally in downtown St. Joseph. “We used to have that in Roy Blunt, he
brought $300 million a year back to this state. Josh Hawley brings nothing.
People see that. Our neighborhoods are falling apart. The one I grew up in fell
apart. We need someone with a record of service who is going to change that.”Kunce is a 13-year Marine veteran who now lives in
Independence. He grew up in Hartsburg and Jefferson City.Kunce addressed a packed crowd at the IBEW Local Union 545
Hall in St. Joseph Tuesday evening, his first campaign rally since winning the
Democratic primary.Kunce considers returning federal dollars to the state an
investment in Missouri.“Josh Hawley literally marks zero dollars for our state every
year. We can’t afford another six years of Josh Hawley,” Kunce says. “We’re
struggling to make ends meet here and he’s making hundreds of thousands of
dollars in his book deal, selling his office out so that he can get rich while
we suffer. If he’s vulnerable anywhere its on the fact that he refuses to
invest in us.”Kunce says he will work to bring federal money back to the
state if elected.“My goal is to bring that investment back to Missouri, put us
first in the next generation of energy and manufacturing, and take care of
places like St. Joe,” Kunce says. “I love coming here. I’m going to be back
here. We’ve been here a bunch. And this is what I’m talking about; these are
the types of places that I want to take care of when I’m a U.S. Senator.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1726681939736.png" alt="Lucas Kunce addresses the crowd at IBEW Local Union 545, St. Joseph/Photo courtesy of Kunce campaign" />
 <figcaption>Lucas Kunce addresses the crowd at IBEW Local Union 545, St. Joseph/Photo courtesy of Kunce campaign</figcaption>
 </figure>You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.