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Wed, 16 May 2012 23:35:53 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/31072884/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31072884 According to a report released last month by SITA, a provider of information technology to the airline industry, airlines mishandled 25.8 million bags worldwide in 2011. To put it in perspective, that’s nine mishandled bags per 1,000 passengers. Wed, 16 May 2012 14:15:29 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31075304/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31075304 Debbie Sisco spent much of Wednesday in hugs and tears. Some of the memorabilia, knickknacks and other personal items that identified the principal’s office at the Colgan Alternative Resource Center as her own was packed away in totes. Wed, 16 May 2012 22:46:09 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31069788/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31069788 With anticipated warm weather and clear skies, St. Joseph Aquatic Park officials eagerly await the upcoming “official start of summer” this week. Tue, 15 May 2012 22:51:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31069819/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31069819 Area residents will find a new beach and parking area as part of a series of improvements planned after last year’s floods. Tue, 15 May 2012 22:49:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31072889/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31072889 With heads bowed in quiet contemplation, 17 officers’ names were read out loud. Wed, 16 May 2012 14:22:18 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/31069871/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31069871 It started when former News-Press editor Mark Sheehan made a call out to the community for anyone interested in jazz. Tue, 15 May 2012 23:15:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/high-school-sports/31068643/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31068643 Blake McFadden added a save to a stalwart afternoon at the plate as Savannah held off a late Lafayette rally in the Class 3 District 16 semifinals. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:06:35 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/life/31068154/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31068154 Alice Jackson’s grandson, Carter, counts aloud as she scoops the cups of flour into a mixing bowl. Tue, 15 May 2012 16:54:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31075390/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31075390 Charron McDaniel isn’t aiming to be a trend-setter, but he does like giving the younger kids an old-school haircut. Wed, 16 May 2012 23:03:34 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31075342/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31075342 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri license plates won’t be sporting Kansas Jayhawks logos anytime soon if the Missouri House has its way. Wed, 16 May 2012 22:56:18 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31075362/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31075362 An Andrew County man was charged Wednesday with five counts of child molestation, two counts of statutory sodomy and one count of forcible rape. Wed, 16 May 2012 22:51:49 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31073449/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31073449 A federal public defender has requested to delay a jury trial for a Catholic priest accused of sexually exploiting children. Wed, 16 May 2012 16:31:08 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31072883/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31072883 An accident that killed a Clinton County man closed a Northeast Kansas road for five hours Wednesday. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:21:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31072148/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31072148 In the current economic climate, for one state-assisted program to thrive, another has to take a cut. Wed, 16 May 2012 22:55:15 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31071454/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31071454 Multiple law enforcement agencies are searching for a St. Joseph man after he allegedly fled from a County Club Village police officer early Wednesday morning. Wed, 16 May 2012 12:37:44 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31069844/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31069844 Eileen Duty hates to talk about herself. The St. Joseph School District’s health services coordinator would rather let her hard work and dedication speak for itself. Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31069867/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31069867 After months of scheduling conflicts, David Bradley, chairman of the board of curators for the University of Missouri System, was free to take up the invitation to speak at the Downtown Rotary Club luncheon Tuesday at the Benton Club. Tue, 15 May 2012 23:10:33 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31069876/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31069876 ATCHISON, Kan. — As one area health organization earned a grant, another lost one. Tue, 15 May 2012 23:03:30 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31069816/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31069816 After more than a week of budget deliberations, the City Council found itself back where it began. Tue, 15 May 2012 22:45:39 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31067158/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31067158 The St. Joseph Metro Chamber is launching its new smart phone app. The Go St. Joe app is free for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry users. Tue, 15 May 2012 13:39:44 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/college-sports/31067600/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31067600 COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri back-up quarterback Corbin Berkstresser has been arrested after reportedly leaving the scene of an early-morning car accident. Tue, 15 May 2012 15:20:58 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31066516/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31066516 Two defendants appeared in Circuit Court Tuesday and told judges that they wanted to change their innocent pleas to guilty in the death of a St. Joseph man last August. Both are charged with second-degree murder. Tue, 15 May 2012 22:30:29 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31064422/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31064422 The City Council will soon find out whether voters like their plan for the future of the city’s infrastructure. Mon, 14 May 2012 23:07:17 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31064410/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31064410 Quaid Muyaba is an outgoing, typical 4-year-old boy. He especially loves playing golf and learning about dinosaurs in preschool. Mon, 14 May 2012 22:57:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31064408/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31064408 The Air Force’s vice commander for the Air Mobility Command came to St. Joseph to examine the possibility of a military base for an active-duty unit. Mon, 14 May 2012 22:55:17 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31064377/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31064377 Local senators are putting the final touches on their legislative efforts this week as the session winds to a close Friday. Mon, 14 May 2012 22:52:33 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31063638/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31063638 A small fire on a train's wheels closed U.S. Highway 59 north near Rushville, Mo., for about an hour. Mon, 14 May 2012 21:33:10 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31062846/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31062846 WASHINGTON — Reality TV is giving birth to some of the most popular baby names. No, not Snooki. But Mason, as in Kourtney Kardashian's son, jumped 10 spots to become the second most popular name for newborn boys in 2011. Mon, 14 May 2012 17:04:37 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31062704/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31062704 An Omaha-based restaurant chain has announced plans to open a location in St. Joseph. Mon, 14 May 2012 16:51:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31062526/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31062526 Police have identified a man involved in a suspicious death last week, which prompted a response from the region's hazmat team. Mon, 14 May 2012 16:24:54 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31060748/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31060748 A Northwest Missouri sprint car driver was killed Friday night at a suburban Kansas City race track after his car flipped and crashed into a pole during a race. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:08:42 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31058990/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31058990 A pit bull was taken in for observation after a 10-year-old boy was bitten on the leg late Sunday afternoon. Sun, 13 May 2012 23:06:01 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31058998/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31058998 HOLT, Mo. — A 79-year-old Holt, Mo., man was injured Sunday morning when the car he was driving struck a tree. Sun, 13 May 2012 23:04:16 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31058996/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31058996 RIDGEWAY, Mo. — A Harrison County woman was hospitalized following a rollover accident Saturday afternoon. Sun, 13 May 2012 23:02:28 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31059012/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31059012 TARKIO, Mo. — A Tarkio, Mo., man received moderate injuries Saturday night when the pickup truck he was driving struck a utility pole. Sun, 13 May 2012 22:56:50 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31058953/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31058953 Families arrived and departed with smiles Sunday as restaurants reported brisk Mother’s Day business. Sun, 13 May 2012 22:48:35 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31058911/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31058911 After the U.S. Postal Service announced its plans Wednesday to save rural post offices by cutting hours, residents may have wondered what those proposed hours would be. Sun, 13 May 2012 22:43:02 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31058907/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31058907 ATHENS, Greece — Critical talks to form a governing coalition in crisis-struck Greece foundered once more, leading the country one step closer to new elections — and bringing its continued presence in the euro into serious doubt. Sun, 13 May 2012 22:34:38 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31056452/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31056452 Sat, 12 May 2012 22:31:16 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31056406/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31056406 Three people were injured in a two-vehicle accident Saturday evening. Sat, 12 May 2012 22:21:50 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31056386/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31056386 It was a double graduation for a Missouri Western State University student Saturday. Sat, 12 May 2012 22:16:50 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31056385/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31056385 A 34-year-old St. Joseph driver collided with a utility pole in the 1400 block of North Woodbine Road, causing a minor power outage Saturday afternoon. Sat, 12 May 2012 22:15:21 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31056399/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31056399 TROY, Kan. — After her daughter and other Girl Scouts participated in a food drive, Lynda Sherman picked up a copy of the local paper. After reading the article about the food drive, she decided to read the entire issue. Sat, 12 May 2012 22:07:25 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31056175/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31056175 Students struggling with subsidized student loan debt found relief in 2007 when Congress cut interest rates in half. Sat, 12 May 2012 20:33:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31055174/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31055174 A 34-year-old St. Joseph man struck a utility pole in the 1400 block of North Woodbine Road that caused a minor power outage Saturday afternoon. Sat, 12 May 2012 20:39:12 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31056151/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31056151 Graduation day is always an optimistic event. Sat, 12 May 2012 20:41:34 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/high-school-sports/31053940/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31053940 Morning rain saturated St. Joseph on Saturday, causing some jumbling of the day's first-round district baseball tournament schedules. Sat, 12 May 2012 11:35:33 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31052026/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31052026 Fri, 11 May 2012 22:35:03 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31052010/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31052010 Three men graduating this month from Missouri Western State University stepped up Friday to become part of America’s 1 percent — they will become officers in the U.S. Army. Fri, 11 May 2012 22:32:27 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31052006/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31052006 The creation of an Agri-Business Expo Center is moving forward with the addition of its first staff and a business partnership. Fri, 11 May 2012 22:29:04 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/sports/31051462/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31051462 Martin Rucker received the call last Thursday, and despite numerous opportunities in his previous four NFL seasons, this chance seemed different. Fri, 11 May 2012 20:11:43 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31050716/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31050716 WASHINGTON — The real issue with breast-feeding is this: Too few infants who could really benefit from it are getting mom's milk. Fri, 11 May 2012 17:22:26 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31050567/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31050567 No matter which side one takes, President Barack Obama's announcement this week was a historic one. Fri, 11 May 2012 16:43:34 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31049049/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31049049 COLUMBIA, Mo. — A Northwest Missouri man whose murder conviction was recently questioned by a Boone County judge will remain in prison while the state Supreme Court considers whether he should be freed or receive a new trial. Fri, 11 May 2012 16:52:20 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31048998/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31048998 WALNUT SHADE, Mo. — Moonshine is making a comeback in the Missouri Ozarks. Fri, 11 May 2012 11:51:28 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31047431/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31047431 A Burlington Junction, Mo., teen was rescued from her vehicle after an accident in Nodaway County on Thursday. Fri, 11 May 2012 08:24:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31047184/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31047184 Firefighters battled Friday to keep an overnight blaze in a vacant house at 1205 Dewey Ave. from spreading to two neighboring houses. Fri, 11 May 2012 08:21:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31042608/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31042608 Prosecutor Dwight Scroggins agreed Thursday to reduce the charge filed against a truck driver involved in the death of Kecia King. And he received a guilty plea in return. Thu, 10 May 2012 23:07:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31046258/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31046258 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri lawmakers sent the governor a $24 billion budget plan Thursday that shores up funding for veterans homes, gives raises to a reduced state work force and spares public schools and universities from cuts — a result legislators praised as an accomplishment in what they bemoaned as another tight budget year. Thu, 10 May 2012 23:16:42 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31046241/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31046241 Two more men were charged Thursday in connection with the slaying last Aug. 22 of Brian Ulmer at his home near 16th and Jules streets. Thu, 10 May 2012 23:22:12 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31045910/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31045910 In an effort to “Stamp Out Hunger” throughout the summer, Second Harvest Community Food Bank and the National Association of Letter Carriers hope residents will contribute nutritious foods on Saturday. Thu, 10 May 2012 22:03:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31045882/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31045882 A crowd of women gathered at the YWCA for a nomination reception Thursday evening for the 11th-annual Women of Excellence awards. Fri, 11 May 2012 13:22:17 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/31045963/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31045963 Thu, 10 May 2012 22:15:00 CDT