If you're still looking for that perfect Father’s Day gift, the Albrecht Kemper Museum of Art in St. Joseph might have the right idea for you.  

On Saturday June 21st, the museum will host a whisky tasting and hog roast, with a Wood Hats and Spirits Tasting and food provided by Spanky and Buckwheats.  

Madison McKinley with Albrecht Kemper says this isn’t just an event for fathers. 

"That's why we made it the weekend after father's day, so it could also be for a fun date night or hang out with the boys, just do something fun," McKinley says on the KFEQmunnity show.  "But if you are still looking for a Father's Day gift it's a great option." 

Executive Director Eric Fuson says they've been trying to think of some new things to do at the museum that people just can't do at home. 

"Something that's like oh I've always wanted to be a part of something like that but never knew anybody that would do it, so we thought well a whole hog roast would be kind of fun to give a whirl," Fuson explains.  "And between that and the whiskey tasting and being kind of able to be out on the back patio and see some artwork as well, it's just going to be a fun evening for sure." 

In association with the event, a new exhibit will also open, “The Cabinet of Natural History- America's First Colored Lithographic project 1830-1833 will open the same day 

Fuson says the exhibit is a collection of printed pieces drawn on a stone, and many of these pieces are of the wildlife of the United States 

"These guys they were trying to kind of say hey here's what out there, here's what's going on, but some of the artists were still back in base basically, and they would bring back some of the animals or some sketches of them and things and they would have to go from there," Fuson says.  "So, you'll see some things that you kind of think that looks a little funky, it's not quite exactly as natural as I'd like to see." 

The exhibit will run from June 21st through September 14th.   

The whiskey tasting and hog roast will run from 6 to 8pm on June 21st.  Tickets are $50 a person and can be purchased by visiting the Albrecht's website or contacting the museum. 

You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

By MATT PIKE If you're still looking for that perfect Father’s Day gift, the Albrecht Kemper Museum of Art in St. Joseph might have the right idea for you. On Saturday June 21st, the museum will host a whisky tasting and hog roast, with a Wood Hats and Spirits Tasting and food provided by Spanky and Buckwheats. Madison McKinley with Albrecht Kemper says this isn’t just an event for fathers. "That's why we made it the weekend after father's day, so it could also be for a fun date night or hang out with the boys, just do something fun," McKinley says on the KFEQmunnity show. "But if you are still looking for a Father's Day gift it's a great option." Executive Director Eric Fuson says they've been trying to think of some new things to do at the museum that people just can't do at home. "Something that's like oh I've always wanted to be a part of something like that but never knew anybody that would do it, so we thought well a whole hog roast would be kind of fun to give a whirl," Fuson explains. "And between that and the whiskey tasting and being kind of able to be out on the back patio and see some artwork as well, it's just going to be a fun evening for sure." In association with the event, a new exhibit will also open, “The Cabinet of Natural History- America's First Colored Lithographic project 1830-1833 will open the same day Fuson says the exhibit is a collection of printed pieces drawn on a stone, and many of these pieces are of the wildlife of the United States "These guys they were trying to kind of say hey here's what out there, here's what's going on, but some of the artists were still back in base basically, and they would bring back some of the animals or some sketches of them and things and they would have to go from there," Fuson says. "So, you'll see some things that you kind of think that looks a little funky, it's not quite exactly as natural as I'd like to see." The exhibit will run from June 21st through September 14th. The whiskey tasting and hog roast will run from 6 to 8pm on June 21st. Tickets are $50 a person and can be purchased by visiting the Albrecht's website or contacting the museum. You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Albrecht Kemper offering unique Father's Day gift

DEKALB COUNTY —Two people were injured in an accident just before 1p.m. Saturday in DeKalb County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2019 Subaru Forrester driven by a 61-year-old St. Louis Park, Minnesota woman was southbound on Interstate 35 at mile marker 55.&nbsp; The Subaru rear-ended a 2006 Toyota Avalon driven by an 81-year-old Kearney, Misssouri, man. After impact the Subaru rolled into the median.

A private vehicle transported the Toyota driver and his 78-year-old female passenger. The Subaru driver was not injured. All three were properly restrained, according to the MSHP. The Patrol no longer releases names of accident victims.

DEKALB COUNTY —Two people were injured in an accident just before 1p.m. Saturday in DeKalb County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2019 Subaru Forrester driven by a 61-year-old St. Louis Park, Minnesota woman was southbound on Interstate 35 at mile marker 55.&nbsp; The Subaru rear-ended a 2006 Toyota Avalon driven by an 81-year-old Kearney, Misssouri, man. After impact the Subaru rolled into the median.A private vehicle transported the Toyota driver and his 78-year-old female passenger. The Subaru driver was not injured. All three were properly restrained, according to the MSHP. The Patrol no longer releases names of accident victims.

Mo. couple injured after rear-end crash

CLINTON COUNTY—Two people were injured in an accident just before 10a.m. Saturday in Clinton County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2020 Jeep Gladiator driven by a 17-year-old Hamilton boy was northbound on U.S. 69 seven miles south of Cameron. The jeep struck an animal in the road.&nbsp; After impact, the Jeep crossed&nbsp; the center line and the driver overcorrected. The vehicle traveled off the east side of the road and rolled.

Cameron EMS transported the driver and a 19-year-old male passenger to Liberty Hospital. The driver was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP. The Patrol no longer releases names of accident victims.

CLINTON COUNTY—Two people were injured in an accident just before 10a.m. Saturday in Clinton County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2020 Jeep Gladiator driven by a 17-year-old Hamilton boy was northbound on U.S. 69 seven miles south of Cameron. The jeep struck an animal in the road.&nbsp; After impact, the Jeep crossed&nbsp; the center line and the driver overcorrected. The vehicle traveled off the east side of the road and rolled.Cameron EMS transported the driver and a 19-year-old male passenger to Liberty Hospital. The driver was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP. The Patrol no longer releases names of accident victims.

2 Mo. teens hospitalized after Jeep strikes animal, rolls

BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating three suspects on multiple allegations after a drug bust.

Just before 8p.m. June 5, the Brown County Sheriff's Office Drug Task Force&nbsp; initiated a search warrant at 714 Iowa Street in Hiawatha, according to Sheriff John Merchant.

Upon conclusion of the warrant,&nbsp; Peter Carter, 45, Hiawatha was arrested on an outstanding $10,000 Brown County Felony Warrant for Contempt of Court, Aggravated Child Endangerment, Possession of Meth and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.&nbsp;

Patricia McKinney, 35, Hiawatha was arrested on requested charges of Aggravated Child Endangerment, Possession of Meth, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Felony Obstruction.&nbsp;

 Thomas Doyle, 65, Hiawatha was arrested on requested charges of Aggravated Child Endangerment, Possession of Meth an Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.&nbsp; Hiawatha Police assisted with the arrests.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1749228407077.png" alt="Carter photo Brown Co." />
 <figcaption>Carter photo Brown Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating three suspects on multiple allegations after a drug bust.Just before 8p.m. June 5, the Brown County Sheriff's Office Drug Task Force&nbsp; initiated a search warrant at 714 Iowa Street in Hiawatha, according to Sheriff John Merchant.Upon conclusion of the warrant,&nbsp; Peter Carter, 45, Hiawatha was arrested on an outstanding $10,000 Brown County Felony Warrant for Contempt of Court, Aggravated Child Endangerment, Possession of Meth and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1749228376073.png" alt="McKinney Brown Co." />
 <figcaption>McKinney Brown Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Patricia McKinney, 35, Hiawatha was arrested on requested charges of Aggravated Child Endangerment, Possession of Meth, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Felony Obstruction.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1749228441083.png" alt="Doyle photo Brown Co." />
 <figcaption>Doyle photo Brown Co.</figcaption>
 </figure> Thomas Doyle, 65, Hiawatha was arrested on requested charges of Aggravated Child Endangerment, Possession of Meth an Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.&nbsp; Hiawatha Police assisted with the arrests.

Sheriff found meth, marijuana and small children at Kansas home

The St. Joseph Mustangs scored another big win in MINK league play to stay undefeated in league play, beating the Chillicothe Mudcats 11-4 at Phil Welch Stadium on Friday evening.&nbsp;

The Mustangs started off in dominant fashion too, shutting out the Mudcats through the first five innings.&nbsp; St. Joseph got on the board in the first inning thanks to Benton alum Chris Coy singling into left field, driving in Lafayette alum Brayden Luikart and Dom Felix for a quick 2-0 lead.&nbsp;

Things broke open in the fourth inning as the Mustangs put up four runs, the biggest coming on the first home run of the season in St. Joseph, courtesy of Northwest Missouri State's Parker Griffith, a solo shot to left field.&nbsp; A sacrifice fly by Darius Freeman later in the inning extended the lead more, driving in&nbsp;Tyler Gundelfinger, before Felix singled to left to bring home Logan Miller and Lafayette alum Jayden Little, pushing the lead to 6-0.&nbsp;

Three more runs scored in the fifth inning, first with Little driving in Griffith on an RBI single.&nbsp; Little later scored on a single from Freeman, which also drove in Miller and gave St. Joseph a 9-0 lead at the end of five innings.&nbsp;

Chillicothe found their way onto the scoreboard in the sixth inning with a three run frame, hitting the second home run of the game as&nbsp;Luke DeWitt, who also pitched two innings of relief for the Mudcats, hit a two run home run, scoring&nbsp;John Spoto.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jordi Ventura came across home later in the inning on a groundout by&nbsp;Ethan Murakoshi, cutting the Mustangs lead to 9-3.&nbsp;

But St. Joseph never wavered, adding the final two runs in the seventh inning.&nbsp; Freeman's sacrifice fly scored Miller, for Freeman's fourth RBI of the game.&nbsp; Later in the inning Felix doubled to drive in Luikart for the final Mustangs run.&nbsp; Over the last two games, Freeman has now driven in nine runs, after driving in five on Thursday against Jefferson City.

Murakoshi singled to left field in the eighth inning for the Mudcats, driving in&nbsp;Aiden Baerenklau for the final run of the game.

Aron Harrington got the win for the Mustangs, pitching five shutout innings, striking out six and giving up two hits while walking three.&nbsp; At the plate, Felix was 3-for-4 with three RBI's and a walk.&nbsp; Griffith was 1-for-2 with the home run and two walks, he also stole two bases in the win.&nbsp; Freeman was 1-for-4 with the four RBI's.&nbsp;

The Mustangs have one more home game tomorrow, before they hit the road for the first time on Tuesday.&nbsp; It will be the annual matchup between the St. Joseph Mustangs and the Mustangs alumni on Saturday at Phil Welch Stadium.&nbsp; First pitch is at 7pm, gates open at 5:30.

You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1749274391176.jpeg" alt="Northwest Missouri State's Parker Griffith hit the first Mustangs home run of the year in an 11-4 win over the Chillicothe Mudcats. Griffith was 1-for-2 at the plate with two walks in the win/ Photo courtesy of St. Joseph Mustangs." />
 <figcaption>Northwest Missouri State's Parker Griffith hit the first Mustangs home run of the year in an 11-4 win over the Chillicothe Mudcats. Griffith was 1-for-2 at the plate with two walks in the win/ Photo courtesy of St. Joseph Mustangs.</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKEThe St. Joseph Mustangs scored another big win in MINK league play to stay undefeated in league play, beating the Chillicothe Mudcats 11-4 at Phil Welch Stadium on Friday evening.&nbsp;The Mustangs started off in dominant fashion too, shutting out the Mudcats through the first five innings.&nbsp; St. Joseph got on the board in the first inning thanks to Benton alum Chris Coy singling into left field, driving in Lafayette alum Brayden Luikart and Dom Felix for a quick 2-0 lead.&nbsp;Things broke open in the fourth inning as the Mustangs put up four runs, the biggest coming on the first home run of the season in St. Joseph, courtesy of Northwest Missouri State's Parker Griffith, a solo shot to left field.&nbsp; A sacrifice fly by Darius Freeman later in the inning extended the lead more, driving in&nbsp;Tyler Gundelfinger, before Felix singled to left to bring home Logan Miller and Lafayette alum Jayden Little, pushing the lead to 6-0.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Going, going, gone! Parker Griffith hits the Mustangs first home run of the year in the bottom of the fourth! <a href="https://t.co/btwTY9ejYB">pic.twitter.com/btwTY9ejYB</a>&mdash; StJoeMustangs (@theSJmustangs) <a href="https://twitter.com/theSJmustangs/status/1931163015149461571?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Three more runs scored in the fifth inning, first with Little driving in Griffith on an RBI single.&nbsp; Little later scored on a single from Freeman, which also drove in Miller and gave St. Joseph a 9-0 lead at the end of five innings.&nbsp;Chillicothe found their way onto the scoreboard in the sixth inning with a three run frame, hitting the second home run of the game as&nbsp;Luke DeWitt, who also pitched two innings of relief for the Mudcats, hit a two run home run, scoring&nbsp;John Spoto.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jordi Ventura came across home later in the inning on a groundout by&nbsp;Ethan Murakoshi, cutting the Mustangs lead to 9-3.&nbsp;But St. Joseph never wavered, adding the final two runs in the seventh inning.&nbsp; Freeman's sacrifice fly scored Miller, for Freeman's fourth RBI of the game.&nbsp; Later in the inning Felix doubled to drive in Luikart for the final Mustangs run.&nbsp; Over the last two games, Freeman has now driven in nine runs, after driving in five on Thursday against Jefferson City.Murakoshi singled to left field in the eighth inning for the Mudcats, driving in&nbsp;Aiden Baerenklau for the final run of the game.Aron Harrington got the win for the Mustangs, pitching five shutout innings, striking out six and giving up two hits while walking three.&nbsp; At the plate, Felix was 3-for-4 with three RBI's and a walk.&nbsp; Griffith was 1-for-2 with the home run and two walks, he also stole two bases in the win.&nbsp; Freeman was 1-for-4 with the four RBI's.&nbsp;The Mustangs have one more home game tomorrow, before they hit the road for the first time on Tuesday.&nbsp; It will be the annual matchup between the St. Joseph Mustangs and the Mustangs alumni on Saturday at Phil Welch Stadium.&nbsp; First pitch is at 7pm, gates open at 5:30.You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Another big win as Mustangs top Chillicothe 11-4

NODAWAY COUNTY —Two people were injured in an accident just after 11a.m. Friday in Nodaway County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2021 Ford Machs Van driven by a 32-year-old Maryville man was northbound on MO 148 three miles north of Maryville.

The Van rear-ended a 2020 Chevy Silverado driven by a 49-year-old Pickering man who was stopped in traffic attempting to turn west onto County Road 220.

Nodaway County EMS transported both drivers to Mosaic in Maryville. They were not wearing seat belts, according to the MSHP. The Patrol no longer releases names of accident victims.

NODAWAY COUNTY —Two people were injured in an accident just after 11a.m. Friday in Nodaway County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2021 Ford Machs Van driven by a 32-year-old Maryville man was northbound on MO 148 three miles north of Maryville.The Van rear-ended a 2020 Chevy Silverado driven by a 49-year-old Pickering man who was stopped in traffic attempting to turn west onto County Road 220.Nodaway County EMS transported both drivers to Mosaic in Maryville. They were not wearing seat belts, according to the MSHP. The Patrol no longer releases names of accident victims.

2 Mo. men hospitalized after rear-end crash

The annual art fair at the Albrecht Kemper Museum of Art in St. Joseph is coming up tomorrow. 

Executive Director Eric Fuson says the event will be out on the lawn of the museum throughout the day tomorrow 

"We've got about 17 artists that are going to be out with all their wears and their creations," Fuson says on the KFEQmunnity show.  "And then we have bands all day, about every hour we've got another band coming on, so we've got a lot of great local talent and a band from Kansas City as well."  

Fuson says the types of music people will hear is a wide variety 

"We kind of do a little bit of everything so, we're going to start off with the Renaissance Brass guys, there's a group from right here in town, some of them are Missouri Western professors and former professors, and they just get together and play," Fuson explains.  "So, they're going to start off with some Renaissance music and then move into some Beatles, all on brass instruments, which is actually amazing and sounds fantastic out there on the patio." 

The first act will take the stage at 10am with performances running until 7pm. Food trucks, like Kona Ice, will also be on hand 

Fuson says artist vendors will also be on hand, with many of them being from around the St. Joseph and Kansas City area.  

"They really are kind of the heart and soul of the art community around (the area), they all create their own work," Fuson says.  "It's a jury thing so we really kind of look and see whose making good stuff, so there's really good things to choose from." 

The event runs from 10am until 8pm tomorrow.  It is free to attend. 

You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

By MATT PIKE The annual art fair at the Albrecht Kemper Museum of Art in St. Joseph is coming up tomorrow. Executive Director Eric Fuson says the event will be out on the lawn of the museum throughout the day tomorrow "We've got about 17 artists that are going to be out with all their wears and their creations," Fuson says on the KFEQmunnity show. "And then we have bands all day, about every hour we've got another band coming on, so we've got a lot of great local talent and a band from Kansas City as well." Fuson says the types of music people will hear is a wide variety "We kind of do a little bit of everything so, we're going to start off with the Renaissance Brass guys, there's a group from right here in town, some of them are Missouri Western professors and former professors, and they just get together and play," Fuson explains. "So, they're going to start off with some Renaissance music and then move into some Beatles, all on brass instruments, which is actually amazing and sounds fantastic out there on the patio." The first act will take the stage at 10am with performances running until 7pm. Food trucks, like Kona Ice, will also be on hand Fuson says artist vendors will also be on hand, with many of them being from around the St. Joseph and Kansas City area. "They really are kind of the heart and soul of the art community around (the area), they all create their own work," Fuson says. "It's a jury thing so we really kind of look and see whose making good stuff, so there's really good things to choose from." The event runs from 10am until 8pm tomorrow. It is free to attend. You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Albrecht Kemper hosting Art Fair this weekend in St. Joseph

MARYVILLE, Mo. — Downtown Maryville will be buzzing with shopping, food, and fun this Saturday during the Downtown Summer Shop Hop, running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 7.

A variety of local businesses will open their doors for the event, offering special deals, promotions, and community charm. Participating locations include:

The event provides a great opportunity to support local shops, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy Maryville’s vibrant downtown district.

MARYVILLE, Mo. — Downtown Maryville will be buzzing with shopping, food, and fun this Saturday during the Downtown Summer Shop Hop, running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 7.A variety of local businesses will open their doors for the event, offering special deals, promotions, and community charm. Participating locations include:<ul>
 <li>A&amp;G Restaurant
</li><li>Beauty Bar
</li><li>Black Pony Brewing Company
</li><li>Maryville Florists
</li><li>Not Your Mama’s
</li><li>Minnie Lane
</li><li>Student Body
</li><li>The Pub
</li><li>Thrifty Boutique
</li><li>Willow+Elm
</li>
 </ul>The event provides a great opportunity to support local shops, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy Maryville’s vibrant downtown district.

Maryville Downtown Summer Shop Hop Set for June 7

CLARINDA, Iowa — A Villisca-based recovery program is seeking financial support from Page County to provide wrap-around substance abuse prevention services.

This week, the Page County Board of Supervisors heard a presentation from Richard Mullen, founder of Resilient Recovery Counseling, who requested up to $3,000 per month from the county’s opioid settlement funds. The proposed three-year plan would dedicate $108,000 to deliver 64 hours of monthly support services to Page County residents and students.

The program’s services would complement existing treatment facilities like Zion Recovery Services and Waubonsie Mental Health Center by addressing non-clinical, non-reimbursable needs.

Mullen emphasized that the initiative is not traditional therapy but rather prevention-focused outreach that can make a critical difference—particularly among families and youth affected by multi-generational addiction or environments with high drug exposure.

Mullen also noted that Montgomery County approved a similar funding arrangement late last month. He hopes to replicate its success in Page County, working from shared office space in Clarinda and partnering with local law enforcement to assist individuals pre- and post-incarceration.

His plan includes monthly reports to the supervisors for accountability and transparency. If approved later this month, services could begin as early as July.

CLARINDA, Iowa — A Villisca-based recovery program is seeking financial support from Page County to provide wrap-around substance abuse prevention services.This week, the Page County Board of Supervisors heard a presentation from Richard Mullen, founder of Resilient Recovery Counseling, who requested up to $3,000 per month from the county’s opioid settlement funds. The proposed three-year plan would dedicate $108,000 to deliver 64 hours of monthly support services to Page County residents and students.The program’s services would complement existing treatment facilities like Zion Recovery Services and Waubonsie Mental Health Center by addressing non-clinical, non-reimbursable needs.Mullen emphasized that the initiative is not traditional therapy but rather prevention-focused outreach that can make a critical difference—particularly among families and youth affected by multi-generational addiction or environments with high drug exposure.Mullen also noted that Montgomery County approved a similar funding arrangement late last month. He hopes to replicate its success in Page County, working from shared office space in Clarinda and partnering with local law enforcement to assist individuals pre- and post-incarceration.His plan includes monthly reports to the supervisors for accountability and transparency. If approved later this month, services could begin as early as July.

Page County Weighs Funding Request for Substance Abuse Prevention Program

CLARINDA, Iowa — Wet weather has hit the brakes on a popular Clarinda tradition.

Organizers of Cruzin' Clarinda announced Friday morning that the 11th annual classic car show, originally scheduled for this Saturday, will now take place on Friday, June 14 due to unfavorable forecasts.

While the date has changed, officials say the event schedule remains the same:

The event takes place around Clarinda’s downtown square, and typically features dozens of classic cars, local vendors, and family-friendly activities.

For more details and updates, visit the Cruzin' Clarinda Facebook page.

CLARINDA, Iowa — Wet weather has hit the brakes on a popular Clarinda tradition.Organizers of Cruzin' Clarinda announced Friday morning that the 11th annual classic car show, originally scheduled for this Saturday, will now take place on Friday, June 14 due to unfavorable forecasts.While the date has changed, officials say the event schedule remains the same:<ul>
 <li>Registration: 8–11 a.m.
</li><li>Judging: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
</li><li>Awards and 50/50 raffle: 2 p.m.
</li>
 </ul>The event takes place around Clarinda’s downtown square, and typically features dozens of classic cars, local vendors, and family-friendly activities.For more details and updates, visit the Cruzin' Clarinda Facebook page.

Cruzin' Clarinda Car Show Postponed to June 14 Due to Weather

HOPKINS, Mo. — A heated dispute over truck parking in Hopkins has been put on hold—because city officials can’t access the only known copy of a relevant ordinance believed to be locked inside a city safe.

During Monday evening’s Hopkins Board of Aldermen meeting, neighbors Tim Hoepker and Mike Stump clashed over truck and trailer parking along West Thompson Street. Hoepker expressed frustration that Stump’s parking makes it difficult to access his barn. Stump argued that the area had long been designated for truck parking, adding that he had “rocked it several times.”

Tensions rose until Mayor Matt Wray stepped in to calm the discussion, as board members reviewed available maps and documents. Several officials had driven by the area following last month’s introduction to the issue.

The real issue? The only official copy of the relevant ordinance is reportedly locked inside a city safe—with a broken handle and no known access code.

City staff did locate an unsigned, undated proposed ordinance, believed to be from 2012, which prohibits parking of any commercial vehicle or truck over one ton or exceeding 20 feet in length or 6.5 feet in width on city streets—except during loading and unloading. Violators would face a $250 fine per occurrence. The ordinance draft does not reference any designated truck parking zones.

City employee Chris Bird said he plans to contact Maryville Glass and Lock to open the safe.

Mayor Wray suggested ordering signs to reflect the ordinance once it’s confirmed. The board agreed to table the issue until the correct ordinance version could be reviewed.

The board also addressed changes to its water service policy:

As of June 2, 61 properties are listed for delinquent water bills. 31 are just one month behind, while 17 are four or more months overdue.

City staff remain hopeful they can soon access the ordinance safe and settle the ongoing truck parking controversy.

HOPKINS, Mo. — A heated dispute over truck parking in Hopkins has been put on hold—because city officials can’t access the only known copy of a relevant ordinance believed to be locked inside a city safe.During Monday evening’s Hopkins Board of Aldermen meeting, neighbors Tim Hoepker and Mike Stump clashed over truck and trailer parking along West Thompson Street. Hoepker expressed frustration that Stump’s parking makes it difficult to access his barn. Stump argued that the area had long been designated for truck parking, adding that he had “rocked it several times.”Tensions rose until Mayor Matt Wray stepped in to calm the discussion, as board members reviewed available maps and documents. Several officials had driven by the area following last month’s introduction to the issue.The real issue? The only official copy of the relevant ordinance is reportedly locked inside a city safe—with a broken handle and no known access code.City staff did locate an unsigned, undated proposed ordinance, believed to be from 2012, which prohibits parking of any commercial vehicle or truck over one ton or exceeding 20 feet in length or 6.5 feet in width on city streets—except during loading and unloading. Violators would face a $250 fine per occurrence. The ordinance draft does not reference any designated truck parking zones.City employee Chris Bird said he plans to contact Maryville Glass and Lock to open the safe.Mayor Wray suggested ordering signs to reflect the ordinance once it’s confirmed. The board agreed to table the issue until the correct ordinance version could be reviewed.<h2>Water Bill Policy Changes</h2>The board also addressed changes to its water service policy:<ul>
 <li>New water deposits will increase from $200 to $300.
</li><li>Service will now be shut off after two months of nonpayment.
</li><li>After three months of no payment or contact, properties will be added to the delinquent list and flagged for potential liens.
</li>
 </ul>As of June 2, 61 properties are listed for delinquent water bills. 31 are just one month behind, while 17 are four or more months overdue.<h2>Community Cleanup and Other News</h2><ul>
 <li>Alderman Thompson was approved to rent a dumpster at city expense for the Hopkins Community Betterment cleanup, scheduled for June 27–29.
</li><li>The city will accept tires at the cleanup, citing mosquito-related health risks.
</li><li>The board also discussed whether the cemetery is being mowed too frequently, with no final decision made.
</li>
 </ul>City staff remain hopeful they can soon access the ordinance safe and settle the ongoing truck parking controversy.

Hopkins Truck Parking Dispute Delayed by Locked Safe and Missing Ordinance

MARYVILLE, Mo. — Nodaway County has been awarded the Missouri Blue Shield designation by the Missouri Department of Public Safety, county officials announced this week.

The Missouri Blue Shield Program, launched by Governor Mike Kehoe in January, recognizes local governments that make “significant efforts to reduce crime, foster law enforcement collaboration, and build strong community partnerships for public safety,” according to a county news release.

Communities that receive the designation may become eligible for state grant funding to support law enforcement training and equipment.

The designation is reviewed annually to ensure communities continue meeting the program’s objectives.

The Nodaway County Commission celebrated the recognition in a joint statement, saying, “This designation reaffirms that our sheriff’s department provides the highest level of law enforcement while qualifying the county for grant opportunities provided by the governor’s office through this program.”

Nodaway County Sheriff Austin Hann also expressed appreciation for the award, emphasizing that it highlights the department’s dedication to public safety.

The city of Maryville previously received the Blue Shield designation in April.

MARYVILLE, Mo. — Nodaway County has been awarded the Missouri Blue Shield designation by the Missouri Department of Public Safety, county officials announced this week.The Missouri Blue Shield Program, launched by Governor Mike Kehoe in January, recognizes local governments that make “significant efforts to reduce crime, foster law enforcement collaboration, and build strong community partnerships for public safety,” according to a county news release.Communities that receive the designation may become eligible for state grant funding to support law enforcement training and equipment.The designation is reviewed annually to ensure communities continue meeting the program’s objectives.The Nodaway County Commission celebrated the recognition in a joint statement, saying, “This designation reaffirms that our sheriff’s department provides the highest level of law enforcement while qualifying the county for grant opportunities provided by the governor’s office through this program.”Nodaway County Sheriff Austin Hann also expressed appreciation for the award, emphasizing that it highlights the department’s dedication to public safety.The city of Maryville previously received the Blue Shield designation in April.

Nodaway County Earns Missouri Blue Shield Designation

Northwest Missouri State University’s summer enrollment has topped 5,500 students for the second consecutive year, according to the institution’s summer census.

Northwest's enrollment total for the summer shows 1,910 undergraduate students and 3,592 graduate students, a total of 5,502 students on campus.  That number is a 5% decline from a year ago, but the university does report it does still remain consistent with totals over the past five years. 

Graduate student enrollment declined by just under 8% (7.6%) this summer.  The total of graduate students spiked a year ago to 3,886, which marked the first time in Northwest history that the graduate student total exceeded 3,000 students.  Northwest attributes the decline to fewer international students.

Northwest also reports that 83% of undergraduates are enrolled in online only courses, which is common with students being employed or being away from campus on internships, while 70% of graduate students are enrolled in online only courses.  68% that are enrolled are Missouri residents while the international student population this summer declined to 78%.

The number of credit hours that undergraduate students are enrolled in however though has increased, jumping 4.5% to 13,073 credit hours.  Overall, Northwest students are enrolled in 32,571 hours this summer. 

“It is great to see so many Northwest students engaged in coursework again this summer," Dr. Allison Hoffmann, the University’s associate provost for enrollment management and student success, said in a news release from the University. “Northwest’s summer academic offerings allow students the opportunity to continue progressing toward their degree or credential in a timely manner.”

By MATT PIKEMaryville PostNorthwest Missouri State University’s summer enrollment has topped 5,500 students for the second consecutive year, according to the institution’s summer census.Northwest's enrollment total for the summer shows 1,910 undergraduate students and 3,592 graduate students, a total of 5,502 students on campus. That number is a 5% decline from a year ago, but the university does report it does still remain consistent with totals over the past five years. Graduate student enrollment declined by just under 8% (7.6%) this summer. The total of graduate students spiked a year ago to 3,886, which marked the first time in Northwest history that the graduate student total exceeded 3,000 students. Northwest attributes the decline to fewer international students.Northwest also reports that 83% of undergraduates are enrolled in online only courses, which is common with students being employed or being away from campus on internships, while 70% of graduate students are enrolled in online only courses. 68% that are enrolled are Missouri residents while the international student population this summer declined to 78%.The number of credit hours that undergraduate students are enrolled in however though has increased, jumping 4.5% to 13,073 credit hours. Overall, Northwest students are enrolled in 32,571 hours this summer. “It is great to see so many Northwest students engaged in coursework again this summer," Dr. Allison Hoffmann, the University’s associate provost for enrollment management and student success, said in a news release from the University. “Northwest’s summer academic offerings allow students the opportunity to continue progressing toward their degree or credential in a timely manner.”You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

NWMSU summer enrollment tops 5,500 for second consecutive year

St. Joseph's Noah Cameron pitched another gem, but the St. Louis Cardinals hit the Kansas City Royals bullpen hard, and in extra innings the Cardinals took game one of a doubleheader, winning 6-5 in 10 innings at Busch Stadium.&nbsp;

Jonathan India got the Royals started off on the right foot, getting Cameron the lead early and on the first pitch, hitting a leadoff home run into left field to give Kansas City a 1-0 lead.&nbsp; In the bottom half of the inning, Cameron quickly worked through the St. Louis lineup,&nbsp; retiring the first three batters on 12 pitches, striking out Brendan Donovan to end the inning.&nbsp;

Cameron's roughest inning of the game was the second inning, which started with back to back walks, throwing 25 pitches, but still got out unscathed. The Royals extended the lead in the fourth inning behind back to back doubles, the first coming from Salvador Perez, before top prospect Jac Caglianone notched his first major league hit and RBI, driving in Perez with a double down the right field foul line.&nbsp;

Vinnie Pasquantino singled in the fifth inning, scoring Bobby Witt Jr, to push the Royals ahead more, giving Cameron a 3-0 lead, which he exited with after six innings of work as manager Matt Quatraro went to his bullpen, calling on John Schreiber for the seventh inning.&nbsp;

With his six scoreless innings of work, Cameron becomes the 1st pitcher since Fernando Valenzuela (1981) to spin six plus innings pitched with one run or fewer allowed in each of his first five MLB starts.&nbsp; Cameron struck out three and walked two, also giving up just two hits in the start.&nbsp;

St. Louis cut the lead to one against Schreiber in the seventh.&nbsp; Willson Contreras doubled and&nbsp;Iván Herrera singled, putting runners on the corners, before Nolan Arenado grounded into a forceout where the Royals were unable to turn a double play, Contreras scoring and Arenado being safe at first as Herrera was out at second.&nbsp; Yohel Pozo later in the inning hit a sacrifice fly scoring Arenado.&nbsp;

In the eighth, the Cardinals took the lead, against Taylor Clarke who had seemed to find his groove after some rough seasons, Herrera giving the Redbirds the lead on a two run home run to center field driving in Donovan and himself.&nbsp;

Kansas City forced extra innings though against Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley.&nbsp; &nbsp;Michael Massey singled, and was pinch ran for by Nick Loftin, which was followed by a single by Kyle Isbel, moving Loftin to third base.&nbsp; India's deep fly ball to left field scored Loftin to tie the game, and moved Isbel to second base, allowing Helsley to intentionally walk Witt Jr.&nbsp; &nbsp;Maikel Garcia popped out to end the inning.&nbsp;

After St. Louis did nothing in the bottom half of the inning, Garcia started the 10th at second base, and was promptly driven in for the Royals lead by Pasquantino on a single, though the Royals could do no more and Carlos Estévez was brought on to try to earn the save, with Pozo starting the bottom half at second for the Cardinals.&nbsp;

Lars Nootbaar's single&nbsp; moved Pozo to third base, and Pozo later scored in the next at bat, Nootbaar moving to second, on a groundout by Masyn Winn.&nbsp;&nbsp;Estévez intentonally walked Donovan, setting up the force out at any base, but Contreras singled into left field, bringing Nootbaar home for the walk off win.&nbsp;

JoJo Romero earned the win in relief for the Cardinals, improving to 2-3 on the season, pitching one inning and giving up one hit with one unearned run, striking out one.&nbsp;&nbsp;Estévez blew his third save, falling to 2-1, recording just one out, giving up two hits and two runs, just one earned, and walking one.&nbsp;

At the plate, Nootbaar (2-5, 1 R), Contreras (2-4, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB), and Herrera (2-3, 2 RBI, 1 HR, 1 R, 1 BB) led the way for St. Louis.&nbsp; For the Royals, Pasquantino was 4-for-5 with two RBIs, while India (2-4, 2 RBI, 1 HR, 1 R) and Perez (2-5, 1 R) also helped in the loss.&nbsp;

Kansas City and St. Louis wrap up their series in game two of the doubleheader this evening.&nbsp; Cole Ragans (2-3, 4.53 ERA) takes the mound for the Royals, it’ll be Ragans’ first start since May 16, when he allowed four runs to these Cardinals in five innings at Kauffman Stadium.&nbsp; For the Cardinals, Matthew Liberatore (3-4, 3.08 ERA) will start.

First pitch is at 6:45pm.&nbsp; Pregame coverage will begin at 6 for the Royals on KFEQ (680AM/95.3FM) and at 6:35 for the Cardinals on KY 102 (102.5 FM).

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1749161359438.jpeg" alt="St. Joseph's Noah Cameron pitched another gem for the Kansas City Royals.&nbsp; In a no decision,&nbsp;Cameron became just the second pitcher in MLB history with 6+ innings and 1 run or fewer in each of first 5 career starts.&nbsp; The Royals lost to the Cardinals 6-5./ Photo courtesy X" />
 <figcaption>St. Joseph's Noah Cameron pitched another gem for the Kansas City Royals.&nbsp; In a no decision,&nbsp;Cameron became just the second pitcher in MLB history with 6+ innings and 1 run or fewer in each of first 5 career starts.&nbsp; The Royals lost to the Cardinals 6-5./ Photo courtesy X</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKESt. Joseph's Noah Cameron pitched another gem, but the St. Louis Cardinals hit the Kansas City Royals bullpen hard, and in extra innings the Cardinals took game one of a doubleheader, winning 6-5 in 10 innings at Busch Stadium.&nbsp;Jonathan India got the Royals started off on the right foot, getting Cameron the lead early and on the first pitch, hitting a leadoff home run into left field to give Kansas City a 1-0 lead.&nbsp; In the bottom half of the inning, Cameron quickly worked through the St. Louis lineup,&nbsp; retiring the first three batters on 12 pitches, striking out Brendan Donovan to end the inning.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Indy leads us off! <a href="https://t.co/7nWyvjCjIi">pic.twitter.com/7nWyvjCjIi</a>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1930684098038649329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Cameron's roughest inning of the game was the second inning, which started with back to back walks, throwing 25 pitches, but still got out unscathed. The Royals extended the lead in the fourth inning behind back to back doubles, the first coming from Salvador Perez, before top prospect Jac Caglianone notched his first major league hit and RBI, driving in Perez with a double down the right field foul line.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jac’s on the board! MLB hit No. 1 is an RBI double! <a href="https://t.co/4Afp30GEh5">pic.twitter.com/4Afp30GEh5</a>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1930695995739746731?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Vinnie Pasquantino singled in the fifth inning, scoring Bobby Witt Jr, to push the Royals ahead more, giving Cameron a 3-0 lead, which he exited with after six innings of work as manager Matt Quatraro went to his bullpen, calling on John Schreiber for the seventh inning.&nbsp;With his six scoreless innings of work, Cameron becomes the 1st pitcher since Fernando Valenzuela (1981) to spin six plus innings pitched with one run or fewer allowed in each of his first five MLB starts.&nbsp; Cameron struck out three and walked two, also giving up just two hits in the start.&nbsp;St. Louis cut the lead to one against Schreiber in the seventh.&nbsp; Willson Contreras doubled and&nbsp;Iván Herrera singled, putting runners on the corners, before Nolan Arenado grounded into a forceout where the Royals were unable to turn a double play, Contreras scoring and Arenado being safe at first as Herrera was out at second.&nbsp; Yohel Pozo later in the inning hit a sacrifice fly scoring Arenado.&nbsp;In the eighth, the Cardinals took the lead, against Taylor Clarke who had seemed to find his groove after some rough seasons, Herrera giving the Redbirds the lead on a two run home run to center field driving in Donovan and himself.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">IVAN HERRERA BRINGS THE THUNDER!! 🌩️ <a href="https://t.co/sJdcNRh4yb">pic.twitter.com/sJdcNRh4yb</a>&mdash; St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cardinals/status/1930717216653381882?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Kansas City forced extra innings though against Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley.&nbsp; &nbsp;Michael Massey singled, and was pinch ran for by Nick Loftin, which was followed by a single by Kyle Isbel, moving Loftin to third base.&nbsp; India's deep fly ball to left field scored Loftin to tie the game, and moved Isbel to second base, allowing Helsley to intentionally walk Witt Jr.&nbsp; &nbsp;Maikel Garcia popped out to end the inning.&nbsp;After St. Louis did nothing in the bottom half of the inning, Garcia started the 10th at second base, and was promptly driven in for the Royals lead by Pasquantino on a single, though the Royals could do no more and Carlos Estévez was brought on to try to earn the save, with Pozo starting the bottom half at second for the Cardinals.&nbsp;Lars Nootbaar's single&nbsp; moved Pozo to third base, and Pozo later scored in the next at bat, Nootbaar moving to second, on a groundout by Masyn Winn.&nbsp;&nbsp;Estévez intentonally walked Donovan, setting up the force out at any base, but Contreras singled into left field, bringing Nootbaar home for the walk off win.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">THAT&#39;S A WALK-OFF WINNER!! <a href="https://t.co/SkxAEMJEtk">pic.twitter.com/SkxAEMJEtk</a>&mdash; St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cardinals/status/1930738079146680682?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>JoJo Romero earned the win in relief for the Cardinals, improving to 2-3 on the season, pitching one inning and giving up one hit with one unearned run, striking out one.&nbsp;&nbsp;Estévez blew his third save, falling to 2-1, recording just one out, giving up two hits and two runs, just one earned, and walking one.&nbsp;At the plate, Nootbaar (2-5, 1 R), Contreras (2-4, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB), and Herrera (2-3, 2 RBI, 1 HR, 1 R, 1 BB) led the way for St. Louis.&nbsp; For the Royals, Pasquantino was 4-for-5 with two RBIs, while India (2-4, 2 RBI, 1 HR, 1 R) and Perez (2-5, 1 R) also helped in the loss.&nbsp;Kansas City and St. Louis wrap up their series in game two of the doubleheader this evening.&nbsp; Cole Ragans (2-3, 4.53 ERA) takes the mound for the Royals, it’ll be Ragans’ first start since May 16, when he allowed four runs to these Cardinals in five innings at Kauffman Stadium.&nbsp; For the Cardinals, Matthew Liberatore (3-4, 3.08 ERA) will start.First pitch is at 6:45pm.&nbsp; Pregame coverage will begin at 6 for the Royals on KFEQ (680AM/95.3FM) and at 6:35 for the Cardinals on KY 102 (102.5 FM).You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Royals can't back Cameron's strong start, fall 6-5 to Cardinals in extras

ELMO, Mo. — A Clarinda man was injured in a two-vehicle collision Wednesday afternoon in Nodaway County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened around 4 p.m. on Route KK at 135th Street, approximately one mile north of Elmo. Authorities report that a 28-year-old male from Elmo, driving a 2008 Dodge Magnum, was heading southbound on Route KK when he reportedly fell asleep at the wheel, causing the vehicle to cross the center line.

The front driver’s side of the Dodge struck the rear driver’s side of a northbound 2008 Chevy 1500 pickup, driven by a 66-year-old Clarinda man. Both vehicles came to rest off the east side of the road.

The Clarinda man, who was wearing a seatbelt, sustained moderate injuries and was transported by Nodaway County Ambulance to Clarinda Regional Health Center. The driver of the Dodge was not injured.

Responding agencies included the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office, Nodaway County Ambulance, and the Elmo Fire Department.

ELMO, Mo. — A Clarinda man was injured in a two-vehicle collision Wednesday afternoon in Nodaway County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.The crash happened around 4 p.m. on Route KK at 135th Street, approximately one mile north of Elmo. Authorities report that a 28-year-old male from Elmo, driving a 2008 Dodge Magnum, was heading southbound on Route KK when he reportedly fell asleep at the wheel, causing the vehicle to cross the center line.The front driver’s side of the Dodge struck the rear driver’s side of a northbound 2008 Chevy 1500 pickup, driven by a 66-year-old Clarinda man. Both vehicles came to rest off the east side of the road.The Clarinda man, who was wearing a seatbelt, sustained moderate injuries and was transported by Nodaway County Ambulance to Clarinda Regional Health Center. The driver of the Dodge was not injured.Responding agencies included the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office, Nodaway County Ambulance, and the Elmo Fire Department.

Clarinda Man Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Near Elmo

FAIRFAX, Mo. — A Fairfax man is facing serious criminal charges after a search warrant was executed Wednesday in Atchison County.

According to Atchison County Sheriff Andrew Riley, James Richard Ball was arrested following a joint investigation by the Atchison County Sheriff's Office and the Cyber Crimes Task Force. Authorities searched a residence in Fairfax, leading to Ball’s arrest on suspicion of possession of child pornography and child molestation.

A probable cause statement was submitted to the Atchison County Prosecutor’s Office, which led to a warrant being issued by the Atchison County Circuit Court. Ball faces charges of:

Ball was served the warrant while in custody at the Atchison County Jail, where he is currently being held without bond pending a court appearance.

Sheriff Riley noted that additional charges may be filed, as the case remains under active investigation.

FAIRFAX, Mo. — A Fairfax man is facing serious criminal charges after a search warrant was executed Wednesday in Atchison County.According to Atchison County Sheriff Andrew Riley, James Richard Ball was arrested following a joint investigation by the Atchison County Sheriff's Office and the Cyber Crimes Task Force. Authorities searched a residence in Fairfax, leading to Ball’s arrest on suspicion of possession of child pornography and child molestation.A probable cause statement was submitted to the Atchison County Prosecutor’s Office, which led to a warrant being issued by the Atchison County Circuit Court. Ball faces charges of:<ul>
 <li>Possession of Child Pornography – 1st Offense
</li><li>Sodomy – 1st Degree (Aggravated Sexual Offense)
</li>
 </ul>Ball was served the warrant while in custody at the Atchison County Jail, where he is currently being held without bond pending a court appearance.Sheriff Riley noted that additional charges may be filed, as the case remains under active investigation.

Fairfax Man Facing Child Pornography, Sodomy Charges Following Search Warrant

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. — Golf cars will soon be street-legal in Nebraska City, following a unanimous vote by the Nebraska City City Council earlier this week.

The council approved an ordinance amendment allowing golf cars to operate on certain streets—joining UTVs, ATVs, and side-by-sides already permitted within city limits. Residents can begin registering their golf cars immediately, with the ordinance taking effect on June 18.

Permitted routes include Business Highway 75, old Highway 2, and Central Avenue from 11th Street to 4th Street, the city’s historic downtown corridor.

The amendment also addresses safety concerns specific to golf cars.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. — Golf cars will soon be street-legal in Nebraska City, following a unanimous vote by the Nebraska City City Council earlier this week.The council approved an ordinance amendment allowing golf cars to operate on certain streets—joining UTVs, ATVs, and side-by-sides already permitted within city limits. Residents can begin registering their golf cars immediately, with the ordinance taking effect on June 18.Permitted routes include Business Highway 75, old Highway 2, and Central Avenue from 11th Street to 4th Street, the city’s historic downtown corridor.The amendment also addresses safety concerns specific to golf cars.

Nebraska City Council Approves Golf Car Use on City Streets Starting June 18

CRAIG, Mo. — The Holt County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious death that occurred Monday near Craig, Missouri.

In a statement released on social media, officials confirmed that Highway 59 south of Craig was closed for much of the day while law enforcement processed the scene near the intersection of 59 and Elmwood Road. The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Investigative Division is assisting with the ongoing investigation.

Authorities described the incident as a “targeted event”, emphasizing that there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Anyone who witnessed unusual activity or individuals in the area Monday morning is urged to contact the Holt County Sheriff’s Office at 660-822-3001.

Responding agencies included the Missouri Department of Transportation, Atchison Holt Ambulance District, Craig Fire Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Holt County Coroner.

CRAIG, Mo. — The Holt County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious death that occurred Monday near Craig, Missouri.In a statement released on social media, officials confirmed that Highway 59 south of Craig was closed for much of the day while law enforcement processed the scene near the intersection of 59 and Elmwood Road. The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Investigative Division is assisting with the ongoing investigation.Authorities described the incident as a “targeted event”, emphasizing that there is no ongoing threat to the public.Anyone who witnessed unusual activity or individuals in the area Monday morning is urged to contact the Holt County Sheriff’s Office at 660-822-3001.Responding agencies included the Missouri Department of Transportation, Atchison Holt Ambulance District, Craig Fire Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Holt County Coroner.

Holt County Authorities Investigating Suspicious Death Near Craig

The 21st Gregg Lynn Radio-A-Thon broadcast on Joe Town 107.5 - to support Camp Quality is coming up tomorrow. 

Lynn will broadcast live from 6am to 5pm from Sav On Furniture Mart in St. Joseph, raising money for Camp Quality, a camp for children with cancer. 

Lynn says the camp provides a week’s worth of fun activities for the kids. 

"George Richmond, whose passed away since, always told us their goal is to not tell the kids no," Lynn says on the KFEQmunnity show.  "If the kid wants to do something, they're going to do it, if they want to go swimming, if they want to go whatever, fishing, they're going to do it." 

The camp recently moved from its original site at Camp Farwesta near Stewartsville, to a camp near Excelsior Springs.  

Lynn says camp is the biggest expense for the campers 

"Renting the campground and then insurance if you can imagine, hey I want to put a camp on and all these kids have cancer the insurance has just got to be crazy, and so it costs somewhere around $1,500 per camper," Lynn explains. 

Lynn says the Radio A Thon is designed to share the stories of these children, while also sharing just how much fun camp is 

"When you first hear about Camp Quality you think oh my gosh it's a camp with a bunch of kids with cancer and oh my gosh it's going to be so depressing, and it is the exact opposite of that," Lynn says.  "It is like the most fun place you would ever go, and if you get a chance to go out there, if they're having a media day or whatever that's how I first got involved I went out for a media day, you will find out it is the most fun place you would ever spend a couple hours at." 

The Radio A Thon will be broadcast from 6am to 5pm on JoeTown 107.5, with Lynn live from Sav On all day. 

Donations can be made at Sav On, online, or by calling the pledge line. Vogel’s food truck will also be on site during the event for lunch. 

Later this month. Lynn will also host an annual 5k. 

Lynn says the Happy Camper Scamper is another way to raise money for Camp Quality, while also getting some exercise 

"You can run, you can walk, you can take your dog and put your dog in a stroller, we don't care whatever you want to do, and we'll sit there an hour if it's going to take you an hour to walk it I don't care, because it's just a fun day to go out and do something else to raise money for Camp Quality and get out and enjoy the parkway system," Lynn says.  "It's at Bartlett Park and the link to register and get all the info is also at Joetown1075.com." 

The Happy Camper Scamper will be held on June 21st at Bartlett Park in St. Joseph.

You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

By MATT PIKE The 21st Gregg Lynn Radio-A-Thon broadcast on Joe Town 107.5 - to support Camp Quality is coming up tomorrow. Lynn will broadcast live from 6am to 5pm from Sav On Furniture Mart in St. Joseph, raising money for Camp Quality, a camp for children with cancer. Lynn says the camp provides a week’s worth of fun activities for the kids. "George Richmond, whose passed away since, always told us their goal is to not tell the kids no," Lynn says on the KFEQmunnity show. "If the kid wants to do something, they're going to do it, if they want to go swimming, if they want to go whatever, fishing, they're going to do it." The camp recently moved from its original site at Camp Farwesta near Stewartsville, to a camp near Excelsior Springs. Lynn says camp is the biggest expense for the campers "Renting the campground and then insurance if you can imagine, hey I want to put a camp on and all these kids have cancer the insurance has just got to be crazy, and so it costs somewhere around $1,500 per camper," Lynn explains. Lynn says the Radio A Thon is designed to share the stories of these children, while also sharing just how much fun camp is "When you first hear about Camp Quality you think oh my gosh it's a camp with a bunch of kids with cancer and oh my gosh it's going to be so depressing, and it is the exact opposite of that," Lynn says. "It is like the most fun place you would ever go, and if you get a chance to go out there, if they're having a media day or whatever that's how I first got involved I went out for a media day, you will find out it is the most fun place you would ever spend a couple hours at." The Radio A Thon will be broadcast from 6am to 5pm on JoeTown 107.5, with Lynn live from Sav On all day. Donations can be made at Sav On, online, or by calling the pledge line. Vogel’s food truck will also be on site during the event for lunch. Later this month. Lynn will also host an annual 5k. Lynn says the Happy Camper Scamper is another way to raise money for Camp Quality, while also getting some exercise "You can run, you can walk, you can take your dog and put your dog in a stroller, we don't care whatever you want to do, and we'll sit there an hour if it's going to take you an hour to walk it I don't care, because it's just a fun day to go out and do something else to raise money for Camp Quality and get out and enjoy the parkway system," Lynn says. "It's at Bartlett Park and the link to register and get all the info is also at Joetown1075.com." The Happy Camper Scamper will be held on June 21st at Bartlett Park in St. Joseph.You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

21st Gregg Lynn Radio-A-Thon to support Camp Quality on Friday

HOPKINS, Mo. – The North Nodaway School District has released its Quarter 4 Honor Roll and Academic Awards, recognizing students for their excellence in academics, attendance, and leadership across middle and high school.

Seniors: Owen Martin, Olivia Renfro
Juniors: Addalea Barcus
Sophomores: Lily Blane, Mya Hansen, Ridge Harger, Tequilla Miller
Freshmen: Laney Turner
Eighth Grade: Connor Pearson
Seventh Grade: Sophee Clapp, Zoey Pearson
Sixth Grade: Kayden Snuffer

Seniors: Kody Bird, Mason Casner, Nevah Halvin, Gabryelle Harper, Katelyn Parman, Amy Richards, Lakota Rucker, Neveah Smith
Juniors: Sadee Clapp, Emily Keho, Kaeden Nave, Lacy Riley, Draven Rowland, Gannon Volner, Trevin Wyllie
Sophomores: Wyatt Emery, Keith Riedel
Freshmen: Trynzlee Ebrecht, Taccooa Moyer, Draven Rader, Lena Richards, Savannah Rucker, Pyper Smith
Eighth Grade: Eliza Clements, Luke Clements, Jaycie Edington, Journi Farnsworth, Jackson Keho, Hayden Marriott, Zoey Phillips, Marek Stevens
Seventh Grade: Reed Martin, Cade Miller, Ava Steinman, Gannon Stricker
Sixth Grade: Arianna Owens-Sportsman, Kamden Rynolds, Avary Voner

Juniors: Blaine Clements, Jordan DeLeon, Casey Wray, Jackie Wray
Sophomores: Monica Castillo, Aiden James
Freshmen: Weston Alexander, Kaeah Edington, Robbie Forney
Eighth Grade: Owen Coleman, Elijah Tatum
Seventh Grade: Samuel Jenkins, Chandra Wyllie
Sixth Grade: Braxton Dougherty, Jacobie Edington

Seniors: Owen Martin, Olivia Renfro
Juniors: Lacy Riley
Freshmen: Draven Rader, Savannah Rucker, Pyper Smith
Eighth Grade: Hayden Marriott, Elijah Tatum
Seventh Grade: Scarlett Brown, Kayden Clements, Reed Martin, Trenton Roberts, Ava Steinman, Tristen Wray
Sixth Grade: Carter Forney, Brentley Marriott, Arianna Owens-Sportsman, Kayden Snuffer

Perfect Attendance for the Year:
Savannah Rucker, Lacy Riley

Leadership Award: Gannon Volner
Citizenship Award: Jordan DeLeon
Student of the Quarter (High School): Lacy Riley

Achievement Award: Israel Torres
Leadership Award: Dustin Rader
Mustang Award: Marek Stevens
Student of the Quarter (Middle School): Zoey Pearson

Congratulations to all North Nodaway students for their hard work and dedication during the fourth quarter!

HOPKINS, Mo. – The North Nodaway School District has released its Quarter 4 Honor Roll and Academic Awards, recognizing students for their excellence in academics, attendance, and leadership across middle and high school.<h2>🎓 Principal’s Gold Honor Roll</h2>GPA: 3.9 – 4.0Seniors: Owen Martin, Olivia Renfro
Juniors: Addalea Barcus
Sophomores: Lily Blane, Mya Hansen, Ridge Harger, Tequilla Miller
Freshmen: Laney Turner
Eighth Grade: Connor Pearson
Seventh Grade: Sophee Clapp, Zoey Pearson
Sixth Grade: Kayden Snuffer<h2>🥈 Principal’s Silver Honor Roll</h2>GPA: 3.5 – 3.89Seniors: Kody Bird, Mason Casner, Nevah Halvin, Gabryelle Harper, Katelyn Parman, Amy Richards, Lakota Rucker, Neveah Smith
Juniors: Sadee Clapp, Emily Keho, Kaeden Nave, Lacy Riley, Draven Rowland, Gannon Volner, Trevin Wyllie
Sophomores: Wyatt Emery, Keith Riedel
Freshmen: Trynzlee Ebrecht, Taccooa Moyer, Draven Rader, Lena Richards, Savannah Rucker, Pyper Smith
Eighth Grade: Eliza Clements, Luke Clements, Jaycie Edington, Journi Farnsworth, Jackson Keho, Hayden Marriott, Zoey Phillips, Marek Stevens
Seventh Grade: Reed Martin, Cade Miller, Ava Steinman, Gannon Stricker
Sixth Grade: Arianna Owens-Sportsman, Kamden Rynolds, Avary Voner<h2>🥉 Principal’s Bronze Honor Roll</h2>GPA: 3.2 – 3.49Juniors: Blaine Clements, Jordan DeLeon, Casey Wray, Jackie Wray
Sophomores: Monica Castillo, Aiden James
Freshmen: Weston Alexander, Kaeah Edington, Robbie Forney
Eighth Grade: Owen Coleman, Elijah Tatum
Seventh Grade: Samuel Jenkins, Chandra Wyllie
Sixth Grade: Braxton Dougherty, Jacobie Edington<h2>🏅 Perfect Attendance – Quarter 4</h2>Seniors: Owen Martin, Olivia Renfro
Juniors: Lacy Riley
Freshmen: Draven Rader, Savannah Rucker, Pyper Smith
Eighth Grade: Hayden Marriott, Elijah Tatum
Seventh Grade: Scarlett Brown, Kayden Clements, Reed Martin, Trenton Roberts, Ava Steinman, Tristen Wray
Sixth Grade: Carter Forney, Brentley Marriott, Arianna Owens-Sportsman, Kayden SnufferPerfect Attendance for the Year:
Savannah Rucker, Lacy Riley<h2>🏆 Special Academic Awards</h2>High School Achievement Award:<ul>
 <li>Junior: Kaeden Nave
</li><li>Sophomore: Keith Riedel
</li><li>Freshman: Conner Reeves
</li>
 </ul>Leadership Award: Gannon Volner
Citizenship Award: Jordan DeLeon
Student of the Quarter (High School): Lacy Riley<h2>⭐ Middle School Awards</h2>Achievement Award: Israel Torres
Leadership Award: Dustin Rader
Mustang Award: Marek Stevens
Student of the Quarter (Middle School): Zoey PearsonCongratulations to all North Nodaway students for their hard work and dedication during the fourth quarter!

North Nodaway R-IV School District Q4 Honor Roll & Awards

NODAWAY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 4p.m. Wednesday in Nodaway County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported 2008 Dodge Magnum driven by a 28-year-old Elmo man was southbound on Route KK at 135th Street one mile north of Elmo. The driver fell asleep. The vehicle crossed the center line and struck the rear drivers side of a northbound 2008 Chevy 1500 driven by a 65-year-old Clarinda, Iowa man.

Nodaway County EMS transported the 28-year-old to the hospital in Clarinda, Iowa. The pickup driver was not injured. The injured driver was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP. The Patrol no longer releases names of accident victims.

NODAWAY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 4p.m. Wednesday in Nodaway County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported 2008 Dodge Magnum driven by a 28-year-old Elmo man was southbound on Route KK at 135th Street one mile north of Elmo. The driver fell asleep. The vehicle crossed the center line and struck the rear drivers side of a northbound 2008 Chevy 1500 driven by a 65-year-old Clarinda, Iowa man.Nodaway County EMS transported the 28-year-old to the hospital in Clarinda, Iowa. The pickup driver was not injured. The injured driver was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP. The Patrol no longer releases names of accident victims.

Mo. driver fell asleep just before 2-vehicle crash

GRUNDY COUNTY —Three people were injured in an accident just before 1:30p.m. in Grundy County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2024 Toyota Corolla driven by 49-year-old Princeton man was southbound on U.S. 65 one mile northeast of Tindall. The car reportedly crossed the center line and collided with a northbound 2023 Ford Maverick driven by a 54-year-old Trenton man.

EMS transported a 10-year-old male passenger in the car to Children's Mercy. EMS transported the driver of the Toyota and a 73-year-old female passenger in the car to Wright Memorial Hospital. The driver of the pickup was not injured. All four were properly restrained, according to the MSHP. The Patrol no longer releases names of accident victims.

GRUNDY COUNTY —Three people were injured in an accident just before 1:30p.m. in Grundy County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2024 Toyota Corolla driven by 49-year-old Princeton man was southbound on U.S. 65 one mile northeast of Tindall. The car reportedly crossed the center line and collided with a northbound 2023 Ford Maverick driven by a 54-year-old Trenton man.EMS transported a 10-year-old male passenger in the car to Children's Mercy. EMS transported the driver of the Toyota and a 73-year-old female passenger in the car to Wright Memorial Hospital. The driver of the pickup was not injured. All four were properly restrained, according to the MSHP. The Patrol no longer releases names of accident victims.

2 adults, 10-year-old injured in car, pickup crash

A veteran
legislative reporter says a decision at the end of the Missouri legislature’s
regular session could cast a long shadow on the special session that is underway
in Jefferson City.

Missourinet News
Director, Alisa Nelson, says the decision by House Budget Committee chair, Dirk
Deaton of Seneca, to kill House Bill 19, the $513 million capital improvement
bill, set a sour tone that just might carry over.

“I mean the session
was going so well until that point,” Nelson tells KFEQmmunity. “I mean in terms
of the personalities and the dynamics and things and all the different
lawmakers working together in a pretty bipartisan fashion to some degree. It
was going so well until then and then it just really went downhill after that.”

Nelson says
tension built in the Missouri Senate even further when the House approved a tax
incentive package for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals just after killing the
capital improvement bill. Several senators questioned why House leadership
could kill a bill funding capital improvements throughout the state, claiming
the state needed to be careful about spending, then turn around and approve tax
breaks for the two professional sports teams.

Then, Senate
Republicans picked up a rarely used parliamentary procedure to cut off debate
and force a vote on two controversial issues – sending the abortion issue back
to voters and removing paid sick leave provisions from the voter-approved
minimum wage law. The move further angered Senate Democrats.

The Senate
adjourned two days early. The House adjourned a day early.

Nelson points to
the decision by Deaton to bypass HB 19 and not bring it to a vote as the
turning point. She says Deaton’s decision to kill the capital improvement
package took nearly everyone by surprise and angered many.

“So, there was definitely
some bad blood that occurred because of the timing of all of this and I think
that bad blood and that friction and all of that will spill over into this
special session.”

Nelson says Gov. Mike
Kehoe must find a way to cut through that tension and bring the legislature
back together if he is to steer the Chiefs/Royals incentives through the
General Assembly.

By BRENT MARTINA veteran
legislative reporter says a decision at the end of the Missouri legislature’s
regular session could cast a long shadow on the special session that is underway
in Jefferson City.Missourinet News
Director, Alisa Nelson, says the decision by House Budget Committee chair, Dirk
Deaton of Seneca, to kill House Bill 19, the $513 million capital improvement
bill, set a sour tone that just might carry over.“I mean the session
was going so well until that point,” Nelson tells KFEQmmunity. “I mean in terms
of the personalities and the dynamics and things and all the different
lawmakers working together in a pretty bipartisan fashion to some degree. It
was going so well until then and then it just really went downhill after that.”Nelson says
tension built in the Missouri Senate even further when the House approved a tax
incentive package for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals just after killing the
capital improvement bill. Several senators questioned why House leadership
could kill a bill funding capital improvements throughout the state, claiming
the state needed to be careful about spending, then turn around and approve tax
breaks for the two professional sports teams.Then, Senate
Republicans picked up a rarely used parliamentary procedure to cut off debate
and force a vote on two controversial issues – sending the abortion issue back
to voters and removing paid sick leave provisions from the voter-approved
minimum wage law. The move further angered Senate Democrats.The Senate
adjourned two days early. The House adjourned a day early.Nelson points to
the decision by Deaton to bypass HB 19 and not bring it to a vote as the
turning point. She says Deaton’s decision to kill the capital improvement
package took nearly everyone by surprise and angered many.“So, there was definitely
some bad blood that occurred because of the timing of all of this and I think
that bad blood and that friction and all of that will spill over into this
special session.”Nelson says Gov. Mike
Kehoe must find a way to cut through that tension and bring the legislature
back together if he is to steer the Chiefs/Royals incentives through the
General Assembly.The special
session will also consider a much scaled down version of HB 19 along with tax breaks
for St. Louis area homeowners who suffered property damage during recent severe
storms.

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