By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Friday after a sharp slide for Walmart helped pull Wall Street off record highs. In Japan, where investors were watching currency swings, the benchmark Nikkei 225 edged up 0.3% in afternoon trading to 38,781.99. A weak yen is a boon for some
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By MORGAN LEE and REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Nearly 200 Venezuelan immigrants to the U.S. were returned to their home country after being detained at Guantanamo Bay, in a flurry of flights that forged an unprecedented pathway for U.S. deportations. U.S. and Venezuelan authorities confirmed the deportations that relied on
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By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia warned airlines flying between Australian airports and New Zealand to beware of Chinese warships conducting a live-fire exercise in the Tasman Sea, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Friday. Wong confirmed an Australian Broadcasting Corp. report that regulator Airservices Australia had warned commercial pilots of a
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Not right One less high school means one less football team, basketball team both boys and girls, volleyball, school play. And 1/3 of the kids will no longer be involved. That is not right. Makes no sense The Ukrainians have held off mighty Russia for three years, and now Trump and Vance want to give
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By CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A decade after wellness influencer Belle Gibson admitted she didn’t have terminal brain cancer, which she claimed was cured by the healthy lifestyle that made her famous, her story has inspired a new Netflix series — and fresh outrage in Australia about the case’s lack
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Deeds of trust reported from Feb. 6 to Feb. 11 Peggy Gaines to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Primelending, 34 58 35 PT NW Quarter $227,050. Benjamin Finley, Michele Finley to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Homebridge Financial Services Inc., Highland Park PT LTS 4 5 Blk 10 $219,500. Arium Development LLC to Nodaway Valley Bank, Country Squire
Continue Reading Deeds of trust reported from Feb. 13 to Feb. 19 Bruce Properties LLC to Nodaway Valley Bank, IPI 1 Final Plat LT 2 $130,000. Deborah Schmuck to US Bank NA, Walkers Add LT 18 Blk 15 $104,333. Christopher Johnson, Brandy Johnson to Housing & Urban Development, Brookdale LT 17 Blk 17 $16,843.57. Jennifer Callow, Eric Callow to US Bank NA,
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Arrests reported Feb. 12 to Feb. 18 Glenn Allen Walker Jr., 49, 3711 Woodlawn Ter., warrant for failure to appear in court. Robert Eugene Quimby, 59, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Ryan M. Martinez, 33, 809 N. 10th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Kari A. Schroff, 47,
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Marriage applications Abdelatif Benmoussa, 34, and Yesica Garcia Gomez, 40, both of St. Joseph. Regan Wane Butts, 30, Wathena, Kansas, and Sara Cathleen Jones, 32, St. Joseph. Wayne Chase Philliph Cox, 21, and Blakely Lynn Marie Wertin, 22, both of St. Joseph. Troy Edward Francis Stiens, 18, and Keyshia Nicole Clouse, 18, both of St. Joseph. James Leroy Goldesberry, 59, and Ambria Van King, 56, both of St. Joseph. Dalen
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Meet Prince! Prince is as regal as his name. This big boy is a shorthair tuxedo with large hazel eyes and a confident, mellow outlook. Prince is only 3 years old, and he is more than ready to find a forever home. Handsome Prince will bring a touch of elegance to any castle. Come meet
Continue Reading Thefts reported from Feb. 4 to Feb. 16 111 W. Highland Ave., items stolen at residence/home. 201 N. Belt Highway, items stolen at parking lot/garage. 2519 Seneca St., burglary at residence/home. 522 S. 12th St., burglary at residence/home. 1306 S. Noyes Blvd., burglary at residence/home. 3517 E. Hillview Circle, vehicle theft at residence/home. 3009 S.
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Raymond Sisson and Jeri Burke, 5016 Mulberry Ter., electrical, Terrell Electric LLC, $20,000. Br & Jr Development LLC, 4797 B Sienna Dr., alteration, Action Electric Corporation, $10,000. Jeffrey & Stephanie Steward, 3504 N. 36th St Ct, alteration, Graber Outdoors LLC, $82,000. Scire MI LLC, 708 N. 10th St., electrical, Portugal Electric, $4,500. Rogers Homes LLC,
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By MATT BROWN and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump marked Black History Month at the White House on Thursday by making an appearance at a celebratory reception with a surprise guest, golf legend Tiger Woods, while calling out other athletes in attendance and marveling at the size of the
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By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press MAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — Lawyers are set to deliver their closing arguments Friday in the trial of a New Jersey man charged with trying to kill Salman Rushdie on a New York lecture stage in a knife attack that left the author blind in one eye and with other serious
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HELENA, Mo. – Kenneth E. Nold, 90, Helena, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. He was born Feb. 24, 1934, in St. Joseph, to Emmett and Ruby (Lancey) Nold. Kenneth married Darline Delores Schottel on Sept. 25, 1955. She preceded him in death on July 30, 2017. Kenneth and Darline owned and operated K&D
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John L. Palmer, 91, a loving father, grandfather “Papa”, and proud Korean War veteran, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 15, 2025, in St. Joseph, surrounded by his family. Born on April 6, 1933, he served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1953 as a Sergeant First Class, 2nd Division, Company A, 9th Infantry Regiment.
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Ruth Young, 91, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. She was born Aug. 7, 1933, in Dora, Missouri, to Fred and Lola (Shipley) Ingram. Ruth married James Maxwell Young in January 1951. He preceded her in death on March 1, 2015. Ruth enjoyed traveling. She and Jim spent much of the summer months
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Richard E. Merritt Sr., born on July 23, 1942, passed away at the age of 82 on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. Richard was born in Valparaiso, Nebraska, to Clifford and Lyndell Merritt. He was the fourth of five children: Jim, Bill, Lee and Kay. At a young age Richard joined the Navy. After returning home,
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UNION STAR, Mo. – Tammy Parks Barnett took her final breath on Earth and took her first steps in Paradise on Feb. 18, 2025. She was surrounded by the people she loved and cared for most. Tammy was 59 years young. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, at Frazier Baptist Church
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Danny H. Embrey of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Feb. 13, 2025 at the age of 87. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1937. Danny proudly served his country in the United States Navy, spending the majority of his service aboard The Destroyer Leader. After his time in the
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Norman Woodrow Johnson Sr. (Woody), of St. Joseph, has passed away at home on Feb. 14, 2025. He was 70 years old. Born June 4, 1954, to Catherine and Roy Johnson. A U.S. Marine, a local business owner, devoted son, brother, uncle, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He never stopped loving and grieving his former late
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Roland and Ann Evans are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 26, 2025. They were married at the First Baptist Church, in St. Joseph, on Feb. 26, 1975. Their children are Ann, Melissa, Brian and Doug. The have six grandchildren, Olivia, Abby, Brook, Alexander, Sarah and Jacob, and one great-grandson, Raz. A family dinner
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Late Notices Norman D. Akers Norman D. Akers, 88, of St. Joseph, died Feb. 19, 2025. Funeral arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory Raymond Boucher Raymond Boucher, 75, St. Joseph, died Feb. 20, 2024. Arrangements pending Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. John Brissett John Brissett, 56, of St. Joseph, died Feb. 18, 2025. John
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Frederick John Lederer III, 54, of St. Joseph, passed away on Feb. 15, 2025. He was born in St. Joseph, on July 12, 1970. He was baptized at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church where he attended school until going to Savannah R III. He played football, wrestling, and gymnastics. He also was in the building trade,
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Jenette Irene Brown, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, at her home. She was born Sept. 6, 1942 in Leavenworth, Kansas, daughter of Carmoletta and Earl Lucas. She graduated from Benton High School, class of 1960. On June 4, 1961, she married John Brown. Most of Jenettes work life was spent
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Basilka Billie Catherine Smith, 74, of St. Joseph, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. She was at home and surrounded by her family when she passed. She was born Dec. 30, 1950, in St. Joseph. She graduated from Benton High School. She was a member of
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How did I do? As a Director of Purchasing for many years, one thing I can remember clear as day, was the president of the company telling me, “I do not need a paragraph when you can tell me in ‘one’ sentence!” Therefor this letter is one of “bullet” points, no explanations needed as they
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By NICHOLAS KOMU Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Two-year-old Evans was brought to the Nyumbani Children’s Home in Nairobi, Kenya a year ago, suffering from HIV and tuberculosis. With no family to care for him, Evans was referred to the orphanage by a health center after he stopped responding to medical treatment. Nyumbani Children’s
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The Daily Yonder reports on the state of Farm Bill nutrition programs that have played a major role in rural areas.
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The Hechinger Report covers the reasons behind the initiative to have students take algebra in eighth grade, as well as its results, in Minnesota.
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