A longtime pool in St. Joseph will soon be demolished after approval by the St. Joseph City Council.  

City Council members approved the demolition of the slides and the lap pool on Noyes Boulevard at the site of the old Aquatic Park. 

District One Councilmember Madison Davis says the pools had caused many issues for city staff to fix, to where it became necessary. 

"If we're not going the route of repairing all of that and spending the large amount of money that we talked about for a pool that wouldn't be used but maybe three months out of the year, that we need to, alright now let's decide, let's pull it out, let's go ahead and finish the lazy river and the splash pad," Davis says on the KFEQmunnity show. 

The approval of the demolition was contingent on the council coming to an agreement with the YMCA to build an indoor pool at its site in the North Village Shoppes, which happened in May.  

Davis says the YMCA is still currently working on the pool and its design but says it will be a great amenity. 

"An opportunity to partner with private investors that said they wanted to be part of it as well as other public entities such as the county and trying to provide a high-level amenity for St. Joseph," Davis explains.  "An indoor pool that people can use year-round that will last for a while." 

The demolition at the Aquatic Park is to help focus on making the lazy river and splash pad fully functional without the slides and lap pool. 

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With new pool in future, City Council approves demolition of old pool utilities

NODAWAY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 3:30p.m. Monday in Nodaway County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Cadillac Escalade driven by a 26-year-old Forrest City woman was eastbound on Route A and Eagle Road one half miles west of Graham. The SUV rear-ended a 2018 Dodge Journey driven by a 74-year-old Graham woman who was slowing to a right turn.

Nodaway County EMS transported the 74-year-old to Fairfax Community Hospital.&nbsp; The SUV driver was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the MSHP. The Patrol no longer releases names of accident victims.

Mo. woman hospitalized after rear-end crash

BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a weekend manhunt in northeast Kansas.

Just after noon on Sept. 5, a sheriff's&nbsp;deputy on routine patrol in the vicinity of U.S. 36&nbsp; near Bittersweet,&nbsp; was alerted of a stolen vehicle out of Wisconsin, according to Brown County Sheriff John Merchant.

The deputy attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle and a short chase ensued.&nbsp; The vehicle traveled southout of Fairview and&nbsp; ended up in a soybean field just east of the Sac andFox Casino on Coyote between 130th and 140th Road.&nbsp;

 At this point the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle Dustin Hampton 40 of Prairie DuChein, Wisconsin, ran from the vehicle.&nbsp;

Several tracking dogs were brought in and located Hampton approximately 3/4 mile east of where his original location. No injuries were reported and once Hampton was located, he complied without incident.

The vehicle Hampton was driving, a 1983 Datsun pickup, had been reported stolen out of Rice, Wisconsin. Hampton is in custody on requested charges of Possession of Stolen Property, Criminal Damage to Property, Felony Flee to Elude and Obstruction.

With the tall crops the search was very difficult and without&nbsp; a joint effort that included a Kansas Highway Patrol helicopter, other KHP troopers, Jackson County Sheriff deputies, Sabetha police, Hiawatha police, Horton police, Kickapoo and Sac and Fox police, Hiawatha Town and Country he may have eluded arrest.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Sheriff: Pickup theft suspect captured hiding in tall Kansas crops

A vehicle ran through the front of the Subway at&nbsp;6101 Lake Avenue, on the south side of Saint Joseph. Per Saint Joseph Police, the incident occurred at around 1:51 PM Monday, with the vehicle ending up halfway inside the restaurant.

SJPD added that two people were injured in the incident, with one taken to the hospital with reported minor injuries.

South Side Subway Crash

Defense Department
officials have confirmed the remains of a young St. Joseph Army sergeant forced
to endure the Bataan Death March in World War II have been positively
identified.

The Defense POW/MIA
Accounting Agency reports 22-year-old U.S. Army Sgt. Simon Garelick, a member
of the Headquarters Company in the Philippines, was captured when Japanese
forces overran the Philippines, forcing the surrender of U.S. and Filipino
service members on the Bataan peninsula on April 9th, 1942.

Those captured in
Bataan were forced to march 65 miles under brutal conditions to the Cabanatuan POW
camp. More than 2,500 prisoners perished at the camp during the war. Prison
camp and other historical records report Garelick died November 4th
of 1942, and was buried along with other deceased prisoners in the local
Cabanatuan Camp Cemetery in Common Grave 707.

After the war,
American Graves Registration Service personnel exhumed those buried at the Cabanatuan
cemetery in an effort to identify their remains. In 1947, the AGRS succeeded in
identifying nine sets of remains from Common Grave 707, but declared the rest unidentifiable.
The unidentified remains were buried at the Manila American Cemetery and
Memorial as Unknowns.

Another attempt at
identification began in early 2019. DPAA exhumed the remains of seven Unknowns
associated with Common Grave707 and sent them to the DPAA laboratory for
analysis. DPAA scientists used dental and anthropological analysis along with circumstantial
evidence to identify Garelick’s remains.

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Remains of St. Joseph WWII veteran involved in Bataan Death March identified

Around 11-Thousand
St. Joseph residents are being notified by the City of St. Joseph they might
have been impacted by a cyberattack against the city in early June.

The city has sent
out a news release stating those residents will receive letters regarding the incident
on June 9th that could have exposed their personal information.
Those residents will be offered free credit monitoring and identity theft
protection services. Resources will be provided to help protect sensitive information.

City officials
state there is no evidence that any information has been misused. It is
possible, though, that records from the St. Joseph police and health
departments could have been acquired by an unauthorized third party.

The news release
says employees in the Communications Center detected technical issues with the
city network at 2:30am on June 9th. The city IT department shut down
all locations as a precaution and began its investigation by six o’clock that
morning. Outside IT specialists were consulted. The city wiped and rebuilt
affected systems, but certain files might have been acquired without authorization.

“The city regrets
that this incident took place and is immediately taking steps to notify those
affected now that the investigation has been completed,” the news release
states.

The incident did
not affect police, fire, and emergency medical services due to long-standing
protocols and contingency planning. Workarounds kept city business running
within hours of the network disruption.

“I’m very proud of
the employees of the City of St. Joseph who performed exceedingly well in
handling this situation, just like those at so many businesses and government
entities, big and small, who have suffered from these types of incidents,” St.
Joseph City Manager Mike Schumacher said in a written statement released by the
city. “They made a negative experience for this organization the least
disruptive as possible.”

The City of St.
Joseph carries cybersecurity insurance. The St. Joseph City Council will review
an ordinance to authorize a $50,000 insurance deductible payment during its
September 29th meeting. 

Thousands of St. Joseph residents might have been impacted by cyberattack on city

A 70-year-old St.
Joseph man has been found guilty of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl.

The Buchanan
County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reports it took a jury seated in Buchanan
County a little more than an hour to convict Russell Barbeau of first-degree
statutory sodomy.

A probable cause
statement submitted by the St. Joseph Police Department stated Barbeau sexually
abused the girl on January 21st of this year.

A sentencing
hearing has been scheduled for October 21st.

70-year-old St. Joseph man convicted of abusing 12-year-old

With a new leader at the helm, there seems to be a new energy in the St. Joseph School District with three weeks of the new school year already in the books.  

Superintendent Ashly McGinnis visited many of the schools back on the first day of school, and since then has seen a lot of good things happening in the district. 

"I think there's a lot of positive energy right now, not only in the buildings but also throughout our community, just all coming together to be one team and move our district forward and move Missouri Western forward as well," McGinnis tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. 

McGinnis took over as the Superintendent following the retirement of Gabe Edgar. And in her new role, McGinnis says she's feeling pretty good as well. 

"I feel energized, I just hope that can continue until February, right?" McGinnis jokes.  "I think I am grateful for our team, we have such a strong administrative team, we have strong teachers, and the people are always what fuel me to keep going, and so I'm very grateful for all the people we have at our St. Joseph School District." 

Already during her tenure, she's done some work, most recently signing an agreement with Missouri Western State University to make enrollment easier to the university for St. Joseph students 

New energy in St. Joseph School District early on in new school year

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LEAVENWORTH COUNTY —The search for a a driver and vehicle after a pursuit in Leavenworth County.

Just after noon Sunday, Leavenworth County Sheriff Deputies attempted to stop a dark gray Jeep whose driver was identified as having a felony county warrant, according to a media release from the Basehor, Kansas Police Department.

The Jeep failed to stop which resulted in a pursuit.The pursuit entered Basehor on southbound 155th Street. Leavenworth Sheriff's Deputies requested Basehor Police assistance for the use of Stop Sticks. 

Basehor Police responded to 155th and Leavenworth Road. However, there was no opportunity to deploy the sticks. After a brief time in Basehor, the Jeep left Basehor northbound on 155th Street. 

Shortly after leaving Basehor, Sheriff Deputies lost sight of the Jeep. A black Dodge Challenger was reported to the sheriff's office associated with the Jeep. The Challenger was located by Kansas Highway Patrol at 155th Street and Parallel Road and was disabled at 155th Street and Chestnut by KHP which used their grappler technology. 

The driver was found to be associated with the suspect in the Jeep. The driver was interviewed by deputies. The driver was not injured and there was no reported damage to the car. The Challenger was not involved in the initial pursuit and the driver was released by the sheriff after providing information about the suspect in the Jeep. 

Law enforement are still looking for the Jeep has not been located. No officer with the Basehor Police Department was involved in the pursuit other than providing traffic control after KHP disabled the Challenger.

Police pursuit ends with vehicle disabled by Kansas Highway Patrol

Hundreds of struggling Arkansas farmers are pleading with the federal government to provide emergency funding amid a farm economy crisis. Almost everything that could go wrong for Arkansas farmers went wrong this year. A dismal global market and plunging commodity prices mean there’s little hope of breaking even, even as input costs soar because of inflation and tariffs—on top of bad weather earlier in the year. Inputs costs have gone up, fertilizer has gone up, commodity prices have gotten worse. 

“After a horrible year last year where most farmers in Arkansas lost money, this year is going to be worse,” said Derek Haigwood, a farmer from Independence and Jackson County. The “Big, Beautiful Bill” provided a much-needed update to safety net subsidies for farmers, they won’t see those federal dollars until late next year. By then, some have projected that as many as one-fourth—or even one-third—of Arkansas farmers could face bankruptcy or be forced out of business.

Arkansas Farmers Seeking Emergency Aid

California lawmakers voted Wednesday to allow the sale of a higher-ethanol gasoline blend that could help bring down fuel prices in the largest U.S. auto market. The sale of E15, a blend containing 15% ethanol, would be allowed immediately once the bill is signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. California had been the only U.S. state that did not allow sales of the fuel. The move likely will benefit biofuel producers and corn farmers, as it will expand the market for their products to the most populous U.S. state. 

California’s state Senate passed the bill, AB 30, in a unanimous 39-0 vote. The measure passed the state Assembly in June. California has been grappling with how to rein in skyrocketing pump prices while maintaining its ambitious environmental goals. California consumers cannot wait any longer,’ California Senator Laura Richardson said on the Senate floor while introducing the bill. She pointed to a University of California study that estimated that the fuel’s availability could lower gas prices in the state by 20 cents per gallon.

California Assembly Votes to Allow E15 Sales

American farmers are good at producing two crops: corn and soybeans. One of the largest crops in history in the coming weeks, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The harvest follows several years of bumper crops for farmers, fueling a glut that is driving down commodity prices. Weaker prices are crimping profits and farmers’ ability to stay afloat. Technological advancements from the world’s largest seed and pesticide companies are expected to increase harvests in the coming years. 

The current market dynamic is years in the making. American farmers have been encouraged for decades to plant more acres and boost their harvests for a growing global population. The expectation was that new export destinations would emerge, according to industry officials. Finding partners beyond China has been difficult. Shifting trade policies and tariffs have complicated that equation further, leaving more crops in U.S. grain bins and countryside elevators. We need markets fast for this supply, said Kenneth Hartman Jr., an Illinois farmer and president of the National Corn Growers Association.

Corn and Soybean “Overproduction” is Becoming a Concern

December corn closed up 3 3/4 cents and March corn was up 3 cents. November soybeans closed up 6 3/4 cents and January soybeans were up 7 1/4 cents. December KC wheat closed up 12 cents, December Chicago wheat was up 4 1/2 cents, December MIAX Minneapolis wheat was up 10 3/4 cents.

Ag futures markets were out of the gate Monday with a mixed overall tone, with corn and soy markets trading both sides of even before managing to climb moderately higher by the close. Meanwhile, wheat markets attracted some buying attention amid long-term lows. This week may begin to see traders' position ahead of the September WASDE report due out from USDA on Friday, which is expected to potentially show cuts to USDA yield estimates following a shift to more difficult growing conditions in the Midwest through August.&nbsp;

The weakness in cattle futures last week has resurrected the idea that maybe a top has been established in the market. It is too early to tell whether that is the case or not. We have seen price retracements many times, only to see futures moving to new highs. However, some cash weakness with Northern dressed cattle trading $2.00 lower may put further pressure on the market. The weakness of cash in the North may offset Southern live cattle trading $1.00 higher.&nbsp;

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Commodity markets daily recap

December corn closed down 1 3/4 cents and March corn was down 1 cent. November soybeans closed down 6 cents and January soybeans were down 6 cents. December KC wheat closed down 1 cent, December Chicago wheat was down 1/4 cents, December Minneapolis wheat was down 4 1/4 cents.

December corn closed down 2 1/4 cents and March corn was down 1 1/4 cents. November soybeans closed down 27 1/2 cents and January soybeans were down 27 cents. December KC wheat closed down 11 cents, December Chicago wheat was down 17 cents and December Minneapolis wheat was down 14 cents.

Agricultural markets were mostly calm Friday, and for the most part followed weekly trends into the close, featuring reversals off early session gains. Corn futures looked to be heading for a third positive session out of four tries this week before bears regained control by the last hour of trade. Meanwhile, soybean prices fell again following Thursday's impressive afternoon rally. Wheat markets remained limited in terms of upward momentum but were also able to stabilize following Thursday's ugly morning trade which sent prices to new lows. Outside markets to close the week were mostly a negative influence on agriculture, with another round of sluggish jobs data Friday morning sending equities lower and also weighing on energy markets. Also weighing on energies was Thursday's EIA inventory report which showed U.S. crude oil stocks higher week-over-week and year-over-year, as well as the OPEC+ meeting over the weekend. Treasury yields inched higher to close the week with the apparent slowing of the labor market, increasing the likelihood of a rate cut from the Federal Reserve in their meeting later this month.

The live cattle complex continued to etch lower and lower as the market isn't seeing the fundamental support it needs to convince traders that the market's direction should change. Following the trade that developed in the cash market on Thursday, no new cash cattle trade has surfaced thus far, and it's looking like the bulk of this week's business could be done with. So far this week Southern live cattle have traded anywhere from $242 to $243, which is steady to $1.00 higher than last week's weighted average, and Northern dressed cattle have traded at mostly $383, which is $2.00 lower than last week's weighted average.

And again today, the feeder cattle complex was following in the same direction as that of the live cattle market, as even though demand in the countryside remains historic, traders are waving their white flag for the time being and are fixated on working the contracts lower. As time moves closer and closer to the end of September/early October, it will be interesting to see the sheer volume of calves traded at sale barns as more cattle were moved earlier this year.

The momentum that's run with the lean hog complex for the vast majority of the week continued to sustain through Friday's session as the contracts kept trading higher. It is helpful that today, pork cutout values were higher, which is mainly because of the $5.07 increase in the picnic and the $4.13 jump in the loin.

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The Renewable Fuels Association applauded the California Senate’s passing of a bill that would allow the sale of E15, saying the state is much closer to cleaner fuel use. The Association said the bill moves on to the governor’s desk for approval. Last year, Governor Gavin Newsom said ethanol blends have massive potential and will lower gas prices while keeping the air clean. 

Researchers at the University of California-Berkeley and the U.S. Naval Academy said in a report that California consumers may see up to $2.7 billion in savings every year by having E15 available. California is the only state that doesn’t allow sales of the fuel blend. The analysis also finds that a unit increase in octane level results in a value premium of about 11 cents per gallon. California’s transition from E10 to E15 could save about 13 cents per gallon on average due to the lower carbon intensity of E15.&nbsp;

California senate passes E15 bill

The USDA’s Economic Research Service says net cash farm income, defined as gross cash income minus cash expenses, is forecast to increase by $36.5 billion, or 25 percent, from 2024 to $180.7 billion in 2025 inflation-adjusted dollars. U.S. net farm income is forecast to increase by $48.8 billion, or 37 percent, to $179.8 billion in 2025. Net farm income is a broader measure of farm sector profitability that incorporates non-cash items like changes in inventories, economic depreciation, and gross imputed rental income. 

Most of the projected increase in 2025 corresponds with higher direct government payments to farmers, projected to increase from $10.4 billion in 2024 to $40.5 billion in 2025. The increase is expected largely because of supplemental and ad hoc disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers from the American Relief Act of 2025, which authorized economic assistance payments to producers and payments for losses in 2023 and 2024.&nbsp;

USDA says farm sector profits to grow in 2025

December corn closed up 1 3/4 cents and March corn was up 1 1/2 cents. November soybeans closed up 1 1/2 cents and January soybeans were up 1 1/2 cents. December KC wheat closed down 4 cents, December Chicago wheat was down 2 1/2 cents, December Minneapolis wheat was down 2 3/4 cents.

The bearish start to September continued early Thursday before buyers stepped up by late morning, eventually turning soybean and corn futures slightly higher by the close. Meanwhile, wheat futures remain under heavy pressure but are quickly approaching long-term chart support. For now, with a lack of significant market-moving news traders are opting to trade seasonality, of which 5- and 10-year indices suggest a weak start to September while also suggesting the market may start feeling for a pre-harvest bottom over August and September as well. Outside markets were mixed on Thursday with energies mostly lower, but stock indices recovered from a sluggish restart to trade post Labor Day.

The mundane sideways to somewhat lower chop continued in the live cattle complex, as no further trade has developed in the fed cash cattle market, and traders remain concerned that the market could be overbought. Traders continued with their cautious tone throughout the day as the market didn't see anything wild and unexpected develop yet in terms of fundamental support, and even if the fed cash cattle market were able to trade a tick higher, there's a chance that traders could be numb to positive development. This morning, asking prices are around $244 to $245 in the South, but they are still not fully established in the North. There was a thin movement of cattle that sold yesterday afternoon at $242 in the South, which is steady with last week's weighted average, and some dressed trade was reported in the North at $383 to $385, which is $1.00 to $2.00 lower than last week's weighted average.

In the feeder cattle complex, traders remain uncertain about the market's technical position, the downward trend continued to be the livestock market's theme thus far through Thursday's trade. And once again, this nervousness remains an issue for the market in terms of its position throughout the futures complex, but is not a concern in the countryside as feeder cattle continue to see incredible demand thanks to the continued interest of buyers.

Following Wednesday's sharp sell-off, the lean hog complex has again seemed to find some footing in the marketplace as it's back to trading higher. It's likely that the resistance pressure that caused the market to fall on Wednesday will be a limiting factor for the market any time soon unless fundamental support gains substantial ground and lends traders substantially more support.

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 The USDA extended the public comment period for its controversial reorganization plan to September 30. Reports say, that doubles the length of time provided for input on an initiative that has drawn criticism from both Democrats and Republicans since it was unveiled last month. The agency originally released the plan for public comment on July 24 for a period of 30 days. A department webpage that earlier listed the deadline as August 31 now says September 30. 

A USDA spokesperson said the additional days in the comment period are to ensure everyone who wants to submit feedback can do so. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle criticized USDA over its rollout of the plan, which calls for relocating much of its Washington-area workforce to five regional hubs across the country. Senate Democrats sent a letter urging Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins to extend the comment period by at least 60 days.

USDA extends reorganization public comment deadline to September 30

The National Pork Board has named David Newman the organization’s new CEO. Newman was recently the NPB’s senior vice president of market growth. “After a thorough and thoughtful nationwide executive search process, we have found an exceptional and dedicated leader in agriculture to take the organization representing America’s nearly 60,000 pork producers into the future,” said Gordon Spronk, President of the NPB. 

“David has proven himself to be leadership-oriented, producer-focused, and outcomes-driven when it comes to ensuring the pork industry is addressing the challenges and opportunities ahead of us.” Newman received a doctorate in meat and animal science from North Dakota State University. “It’s a privilege to work for and on behalf of pork producers,” Newman said. “We make a flavorful, nutritious product that’s beloved by millions of people across the globe.” He also said that the checkoff is doing a lot of work to drive demand from new consumers. 

National Pork Board chooses a new CEO

JOHNSON COUNTY— Police on Monday issued a distracted driving reminder.

According to Lenexa Police, they recently responded to a crash in which the driver of this vehicle was looking at their phone when they drove up the ramp and into the trailer of a lawn crew’s vehicle.

Fortunately, no one was hurt, but this could have easily been tragic.

 If you’re driving, put the phone down.No text, call, or notification is worth risking your life or someone else’s. Please stay focused and help keep our roads safe.

Police: Distracted Kan. drive into the trailer of lawn crew’s pickup

&nbsp;U.S. Defense Secretary&nbsp;Pete Hegseth&nbsp;and&nbsp;Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, arrived in Puerto Rico on Monday for an unexpected visit as the U.S. steps up its military operations against drug cartels in the Caribbean.

 US steps up military operations in the Caribbean

The legislation would make it nearly impossible for constitutional amendments to pass through the initiative petition process

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

The Missouri House gave initial approval Monday to legislation that would increase the threshold to pass constitutional amendments proposed through initiative petition.

The bill passed largely along partisan lines, with five Republicans voting in opposition. It needs to be approved by the House one more time before heading to the Senate. If it passes that chamber, it goes on the ballot for voter approval.

Under the proposal, constitutional amendments put on the ballot by voters would need a simple majority statewide and a majority in all eight congressional districts to pass. This means that a small percentage of the state’s voters could defeat any ballot measure.&nbsp;

During last year’s general election, 311,915 votes were cast in the 1st District out of the state’s 2,960,266 votes. So 156,000 voters — or about 5.3% of the statewide vote — could prevent a measure from passing.

Constitutional amendments placed on the ballot by state lawmakers would not have the same standard. Only citizen-led initiative petitions would be affected.

The bill initially also targeted changes to state law placed on the ballot through the initiative petition process. But the proposal’s sponsor — Republican state Rep. Ed Lewis of Moberly — said during Monday’s debate that he wanted to “decouple” changes to state statute from constitutional amendments.

“If we’re to change the constitution, there should be broad support,” he said, “support in each congressional district.”&nbsp;

State lawmakers, in concert with changes to the initiative petition process, are&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/missouri-lawmakers-begin-work-on-trump-backed-congressional-redistricting-plan/">considering a new congressional map under a request from President Donald Trump</a>.

The amendment also bans ballot measure campaigns from accepting contributions from foreign nationals, aligning the resolution with&nbsp;<a href="https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-announces-special-session-congressional-redistricting-and" target="_blank">Gov. Mike Kehoe’s request</a>.

Earlier this year, the legislature passed a law&nbsp;<a href="https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&amp;BillID=330" target="_blank">barring foreign spending on state ballot measures</a>.

State Rep. David Tyson Smith, a Democrat from Columbia, asked why Lewis had this piece in the legislation since the spending is already illegal.

Lewis said it would add the restrictions to the Missouri Constitution, whereas they are currently only enacted in state law.

Smith labeled the provision “ballot candy” aimed at tricking voters into supporting changing the initiative petition process.&nbsp;

“It is extremely sloppy when it talks about foreign adversaries,” he said. “But the reason it was left in here is for ballot candy.”

The proposed summary that would appear on the ballot next year leads with a ban on foreign nationals “providing funding to influence ballot measure elections.”

Through recent ballot measures, Missourians have legalized abortion and recreational use of marijuana and voted to increase the minimum wage and mandate paid-sick leave. In November,&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2024/11/05/missouri-voters-overturn-states-near-total-abortion-ban/">the abortion-rights amendment</a>&nbsp;passed with just shy of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/projects/election-results-2024/missouri/?r=83071" target="_blank">52% of the vote</a>&nbsp;with large support from the state’s urban, more-populated areas. Voters in all but eight of Missouri’s 115 counties opposed the amendment.

Missouri House advances bill to make it harder for voters to amend state constitution

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BOONE COUNTY —The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Harrisburg Missouri.

The man fatally shot during the incident on September 7, has been identified as 31-year-old Ty B. Lewis of Columbia, according to the MSHP.

The Patrol released no additional details.

Just before 9 p.m. Sunday, Boone County deputies were dispatched to a domestic disturbance involving weapons in the 200 block of Railroad Street in Harrisburg, Missouri, according to a media release.

 A caller had notified Boone County Joint Communications that they had received information from a subject at that location who advised a man was screaming and waving a firearm. Shortly after 9:00 pm, deputies arrived on scene and contacted a 31-year-old man, later identified as Lewis who was armed with a firearm. 

During the encounter, Lewis failed to obey commands and moved toward deputies, which resulted in him being shot and killed by Sheriff’s Office personnel.

Patrol IDs Missouri man who died in officer shooting 

The Kansas City Missouri Police Department is attempting to identify the a suspect invoved in an aggravated assault that occurred in the area of E 23rd Street and Indiana Ave on August 4 at 11:38p.m.

Security camera images show someone in a sweatshirt and sweatpants with a plaid backpack and hat. Police released no additional informtion.

Anyone who can identify the suspect or provide information is asked to contact the Assault Squad at 816-234-5227 or the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.

KCPD asks for help to ID alleged aggravated assault suspect

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.&nbsp;– Catherine L. Hanaway was sworn in Monday at 10:00 a.m. as Missouri’s 45th Attorney General in a private ceremony at the Missouri Supreme Court Building, according to a statement form Attorney General's office.

She took the oath of office on her son John’s Bible, administered by the Honorable Ginger K. Gooch, her former law partner and a judge on the Supreme Court of Missouri.

“It is an honor and privilege to serve as Missouri’s 45th Attorney General,”&nbsp;said Attorney General Hanaway. “I view this position as a job to fight crime, protect Missouri families, and defend the freedoms guaranteed in our Constitution. My commitment is to serve Missourians by enforcing the law as written and upholding the rule of law. There is much to do, and I am ready to begin.

Catherine L. Hanaway, a seasoned trial lawyer and proven public servant, has built her career around one guiding principle: protecting Missouri families.

As Attorney General, she is committed to making the Office a force for safety and accountability. Her bold agenda focuses on fighting crime, protecting consumers, ensuring the vulnerable are safeguarded from fraud and abuse, and defending both the U.S. and Missouri Constitution. She has pledged to pursue justice for victims of violence, root out corruption, and stand against schemes that threaten Missourians’ livelihoods. For Attorney General Hanaway, the mission of the Office is simple: uphold the laws as written and protect the people of Missouri.

Attorney General Hanaway first entered public service as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, where she made history as the first and only woman elected Speaker of the House. In that role, she advanced legislation to strengthen public safety, protect Second Amendment rights, and promote government accountability, establishing her reputation as a strong defender of Missourians’ freedoms.

Attorney General Hanaway previously served as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri. She personally tried cases to jury verdicts and led the development of new prosecution strategies in complex healthcare, fraud, and white-collar crime cases. As the chief federal law enforcement officer for the region, she supervised more than 4,000 criminal and civil cases, along with a staff of more than 100 attorneys and investigators.

Before taking office, Attorney General Hanaway led Husch Blackwell LLP, a national law firm with more than 1,000 lawyers headquartered in Kansas City, as the first woman to become Chair of the firm. She built a reputation for excellence in handling high-stakes litigation, including cases involving fraud, financial misconduct, and regulatory compliance. Her leadership helped guide the firm through record growth.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Creighton University and received a Juris Doctor from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law.

Attorney General Hanaway resides in St. Louis with her husband, Chris, and is a devoted mother to two children, Lucy and John. She has been deeply involved in her community through service on civic and professional boards, including serving as the Chair of the Regional Business Council and as a member of the St. Louis Regional Crime Commission Board.

Catherine Hanaway sworn in as Missouri’s 45th attorney general

CLOUD COUNTY —Two juveniles are hospitalized in critical condition after they were burned at a bonfire in Concordia.

Just before 10p.m. Saturday, police heard a loud noice and screaming, according to a media release from Concordia Police. As officers were attempting to located the screaming, police dispatch received a 911 call from the 400 Block of West 5th Street reporting two juveniles who were severely burned.

First responders located the two juveniles consistent with the 911 report of burn injuries. Concordia Fire Department responded and transported the juveniles to North Central Kansas Medical Center for treatment of critical injuries. They were later transferred to a burn unit at a level one trauma hospital. Both were still reported in critical condition on Monday, according to police.

Investigators determined the juveniles were pouring accelerant on a bonfire. The fire traveled up the stream of the accelerant and caused the explosion. Police did not release the names of the victims.

2 juveniles critically burned at bonfire in north central Kansas

Several states say pharmacists must continue providing shots.

By:<a href="https://stateline.org/author/schatlani/">Shalina Chatlani</a> <a href="https://stateline.org/">Stateline</a>

Several states, including Colorado, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York and Pennsylvania, announced last week that they would be breaking with restrictive eligibility policies unveiled last week by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on the newly approved COVID-19 vaccines for the fall season.

In New York, Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order Friday morning to authorize pharmacists to provide the shot to anyone who desires it for the next 30 days, which can be renewed.

“When they said that they are not going to be requiring COVID shots and other vaccinations for our families, I said, ‘No, here in New York we will make parents have the option.’ If you want your child to have a COVID shot, it should be available to you and it should be covered by insurance,” Hochul&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNiPowR3Kso" target="_blank">said</a>&nbsp;during a news conference Friday morning, where she signed the order.

“So what I’m doing now is signing an executive order, because extreme times call for extreme measures. And this is the power I have to use in the interim until we are able to have the legislature get back in January and pass legislation that mandates this.”

Previous FDA policy recommended that COVID-19 vaccine booster shots be made available to anyone 6 months or older regardless of their health status. But in August, the federal agency announced restrictions for the new shot.

The FDA limited access to the vaccines to people who are 65 and older and to younger people with at least one underlying health condition, such as asthma or obesity, that would put them at risk of developing a severe illness without a booster shot. Children are eligible only if a medical provider is consulted. Additionally, the Pfizer vaccine, one of the three that were approved, will no longer be available for any child under 5.

“The American people demanded science, safety, and common sense. This framework delivers all three,” U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrote on social media platform&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/SecKennedy/status/1960742897201872969" target="_blank">X</a>&nbsp;on Aug. 27.

Other states are also taking measures to ensure more people can get access to the vaccines.

On Thursday, Massachusetts Democratic Gov. Maura Healey&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mass.gov/doc/coverage-for-vaccines-bulletin/download" target="_blank">ordered</a>&nbsp;health insurers in the state to continue covering the vaccine. The state also issued an order to allow pharmacies to continue providing shots to residents above the age of 5.

Massachusetts is “leading efforts to create a public health collaboration with states in New England and across the Northeast committed to safeguarding public health as the federal government backs away from its responsibilities,” the governor’s office said in a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mass.gov/news/governor-healey-announces-immediate-steps-to-ensure-vaccine-availability-in-massachusetts-amid-trump-rfk-rollbacks" target="_blank">release</a>.

This week, the State Board of Pharmacy in Pennsylvania held a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pa.gov/governor/newsroom/2025-press-releases/state-board-of-pharmacy-votes-to-protect-vaccine-access-across-p" target="_blank">special meeting</a>&nbsp;to vote to bypass federal vaccine recommendations and allow pharmacists to continue administering COVID-19 vaccines.

“Health care decisions should be up to individuals — not the federal government and certainly not RFK Jr. My Administration will continue to protect health care access for all Pennsylvanians,” Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pa.gov/governor/newsroom/2025-press-releases/state-board-of-pharmacy-votes-to-protect-vaccine-access-across-p" target="_blank">said</a>.

<a href="https://coloradonewsline.com/briefs/colorado-access-covid-19-vaccines/" target="_blank">Colorado</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://sourcenm.com/briefs/nm-board-of-pharmacy-expected-to-release-new-protocol-for-covid-19-vaccines-this-week/" target="_blank">New Mexico</a>&nbsp;took similar steps this week, with state officials signing public health orders asking state agencies to take steps necessary to require insurers to cover the vaccines and instructing pharmacists to provide the shots without a doctor’s note.

Stateline reporter Shalina Chatlani can be reached at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:schatlani@stateline.org">schatlani@stateline.org</a>.

States break with FDA restrictions on COVID vaccines, ensuring broader access

KANSAS CITY—A child died in an accident just before 2p.m. Sunday at a residence in the 8100 Block of E 96th Terrace near James A. Reed Road in Kansas City, Missouri.

According to KCPD Captain Jake Becchina, a&nbsp;Silver SUV ran over a toddler in the driveway of the home. The toddler was transported to an area hospital and was pronounced deceased shortly after by the medical staff. Police identiried the driver of the vehicle who remained at the scene.&nbsp;

The incident remains under investigation.

Police: Toddler dies after run over in driveway of KC home

Josh Naylor hit a go-ahead, two-run double in the sixth inning to help the Seattle Mariners beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on Monday night at T-Mobile Park.

The Mariners scored four runs in the sixth inning to erase St. Louis’ advantage. The Cardinals jumped out in front 2-0 on a two-run home run by Alec Burleson in the fourth inning, his 17th of the season.

Naylor, who homered in his last two games, turned on a hanging curveball from Cardinals reliever Gordon Graceffo for a two-run shot after Julio Rodríguez got Seattle on the board with an RBI single. After his double, Naylor made a heads-up play and stole third base, allowing him to score with ease on a sacrifice fly from Jorge Polanco.

Graceffo took his first loss of the season in relief, falling to 3-1 on the season, giving up two runs on two hits with one walk in one inning of action.&nbsp; At the plate, the Cardinals had just three hits with Burleson going 1-for-4 with the home run and two RBIs.&nbsp; Ivan Herrera was 1-for-3 with a walk while Lars Nootbaar was 1-for-4 for the two other hits.

Up next, St. Louis continues their series on the road with Seattle.&nbsp; Matthew Liberatore (7-11, 4.15 ERA) starts for the Cardinals against the Mariners George Kirby (8-7, 4.47).&nbsp; First pitch is at 8:40pm with coverage beginning at 8:30 on KY 102 (102.5 FM).

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

Cardinals fall to Mariners 4-2 after Naylor's go ahead double

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Slade&nbsp;Cecconi flirted with franchise history on Monday, when he carried a no-hit bid into the eighth inning of the Guardians’ 10-2 win over the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field.

Cecconi was six outs away from becoming the first Cleveland pitcher to throw a no-hitter since Len Barker, who tossed a perfect game on May 15, 1981.&nbsp;&nbsp;Michael Massey recorded Kansas City’s first hit in the eighth, when he hit a leadoff single. Cecconi bounced back getting Carter Jensen to ground into a 5-6-3 double play and Kyle Isbel to ground out to end the frame.

The Guardians’ offense backed Cecconi with a season-high 16 hits, including seven doubles.&nbsp; Cleveland opened the scoring with a single run in both the first and third innings,&nbsp;Kyle Manzardo hitting an RBI double in the first to score&nbsp;Daniel Schneemann and Jose Ramirez singling in Steven Kwan in the third inning.&nbsp; The Guardians then tagged Royals starter Ryan Bergert for four RBI doubles and six runs in the fourth inning while opening an 8-0 lead. C.J. Kayfus, Brayan Rocchio, Schneemann and Nolan Jones hit the doubles.

The final two runs for Cleveland scored on fielder's choices, the first coming in the fifth inning as&nbsp;Schneemann grounded into a fielders choice and Rocchio scored on a throwing error, Schneemann reaching second on the error with Kwan out at second.&nbsp; In the seventh inning, Kwan reached on a a fielders choice, with Rocchio out at second, and Kayfus coming home to score.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Royals finally got their runs on the scoreboard in the ninth inning to break up the shutout, Jac Caglianone hitting a two RBI single and driving in Tyler Tolbert and Mike Yastrzemski.&nbsp; Kansas City had just three hits in the game overall, with four reaching base on walks.&nbsp;Royals All-Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was not in the starting lineup for the third straight game due to back spasms. Manager Matt Quatraro said Witt ran and did some fielding before the game without any issues and was possible to see “game action.”

Bergert fell to 2-2 on the season with the loss, giving up eight runs on 11 hits with three strikeouts and three walks in 3 1/3 innings.&nbsp; At the plate, Caglianone was 1-for-3 with a walk and two RBIs.&nbsp; Massey and Yastrzemski were both 1-for-4.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Cleveland won its fourth straight game and moved past the Royals&nbsp; into second place in the AL Central. Cleveland entered the four-game series 2 1/2 games behind Seattle for the third and final wild card spot.

Next up Kansas City and Cleveland continue their four game series tomorrow.&nbsp;&nbsp;Noah Cameron (7-6, 3.03 ERA) starts for the Royals against Joey Cantillo (4-3, 3.73) for the Guardians, who makes his second career start against Kansas City.&nbsp; First pitch is at 5:40pm, pregame coverage begins at 5 on KFEQ (680AM/95.3FM).

Royals break up no-no in eighth, but fall further behind in WC race

 Sonny Gray took a no-hit bid into the sixth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat San Francisco 4-3 Sunday at Busch Stadium to leave the Giants four games back for the last NL wild card.

Lars Nootbaar chased Giants starter Kai-Wei Teng with an RBI single after walks to Jordan Walker, Nathan Church and José Fermín starting the fifth. Iván Herrera had an RBI single, Nolan Gorman drew a bases-loaded walk off José Butto, and Masyn Winn grounded into run-scoring double play for a 4-0 lead.

Gray walked his first two batters in the sixth, struck out Heliot Ramos and allowed Rafael Devers' RBI single to center.&nbsp; After Devers broke up Gray’s no-hit bid, Dominic Smith and Matt Chapman hit RBI single's. Matt Svanson then struck out Joon-Ho Lee looking with the bases loaded, and center fielder Nathan Church made a running catch on a sharp line drive from Casey Schmitt.

Gray, improved to 13-8 on the season with the win, allowing three runs, two hits and four walks in 5 1/3 innings with six strikeouts. St. Louis is 14-5 when Gray starts at home. Riley O’Brien allowed a ninth-inning single and retired Patrick Bailey on a game-ending, double-play grounder for his third save, finishing a five-hitter.&nbsp; At the plate, Herrera was 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.&nbsp; Church was 2-for-3 with a walk.

St. Louis hits the road next and travels to Seattle.&nbsp; Miles Mikolas (7-10, 4.89) is set to take the mound in the opener for the Cardinals opposite Bryan Woo (12-7, 3.02) for the Mariners to open the three-game series.&nbsp; First pitch is at 8:40pm, coverage will begin at 8:30 on KY 102 (102.5 FM).

Gray carries no hitter into sixth as Cardinals top Giants 4-3

 Byron Buxton and Kody Clemens homered and the Minnesota Twins beat Kansas City 5-1 on Sunday to drop the Royals two games back for the last AL wild card.

Buxton led off the game against Michael Lorenzen with his 30th homer, extending his career high.&nbsp;Clemens hit his 16th home run in the fourth, a 451-drive that gave Minnesota a 3-0 lead. Minnesota padded its advantage in the sixth inning with a double steal, with Royce Lewis stealing second base and Luke Keaschall taking home plate.

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