BY:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/author/rudi-keller/">RUDI KELLER</a> <a href="https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/missouri-senate-committee-advances-bill-to-ban-texting-while-driving/">Missouri Independent</a>

The Missouri House voted to set aside $1.5 billion of future tax revenue to finance stadium projects and provide $125 million of aid for communities hit by severe weather

The Missouri House closed&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2025/05/27/missouri-governor-calls-special-session-for-kansas-city-stadiums-st-louis-disaster-funding/">the special legislative session</a>&nbsp;Wednesday with votes to finance&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2025/06/02/missouri-special-session-begins-with-lawmakers-split-on-stadium-funding-plan/">professional sports stadiums</a>&nbsp;in Kansas City and provide&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/trump-allows-fema-aid-for-st-louis-tornado-recovery/">tornado relief for St. Louis</a>.

Three special session bills, already&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2025/06/05/missouri-governor-allows-more-spending-property-tax-cap-as-he-pursues-stadium-deal/">approved in the state Senate</a>, are now in the hands of Gov. Mike Kehoe. He is expected to sign them quickly, putting the decision on whether to stay in Missouri in the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, who are also considering an offer from Kansas to cross the state line.

State Rep. Chris Brown, a Republican from Kansas City handling the stadium bill, asked his colleagues to do what they would do to retain any large employer.

“We really need to, or should, look at these franchises, not just as entertainment,” Brown said. “They are entertaining, obviously, but it’s an incredibly big business.”

Opponents of the legislation said it improperly benefits wealthy team owners at the expense of other Missourians. They also contend the bill is unconstitutional.

“The middle class, everyday Missourian is expected to pay for this,” said state Rep. Richard West, a Republican from Wentzville. “We’ve been promising for years for some form of tax relief or tax adjustment or something to ease the burden on what they have, and this is exactly the opposite of what we promised them to come up here to do.”

The measure to finance new stadiums was the most controversial of the three bills, passing on a 90-58 vote, with 32 Democrats joining with 58 Republicans to provide the majority. There were 13 Democrats and 45 Republicans who voted against the bill.

To finance the stadium construction, the bill sets aside tax revenue generated by the teams and economic activity at Arrowhead and Kauffman stadiums. Estimated at just under $1.5 billion over 30 years, the funding would pay for half the costs of improvements at Arrowhead and a new home for the Royals.

The Kansas offer would cover 70% of the construction costs for new stadiums, but it expires at the end of the month. The bill passed Wednesday requires financing from local governments, either in Jackson County, where the teams currently reside, or Clay County, which is trying to lure the Royals.

It is impossible to put a ballot measure before voters in the time remaining for the Kansas offer. House leaders from the Kansas City area had differing views on whether the teams should accept or reject Missouri’s offer now that it is a firm commitment but without knowing what voters will approve in the Kansas City region.

“I don’t know what the teams will do,” said House Speaker Jon Patterson, a Lee’s Summit Republican. “They have their own plan. I think that’s very unlikely, but I’m just worried about the things I can control, and teams are on their own schedule and will act accordingly.”

House Minority Leader Ashley Aune, a Democrat from Kansas City, said the teams should make a decision before June 30

“I would call on them to do so,” Aune said. “We bent over backwards here in the Missouri legislature to deliver them something by the end of their imposed deadline of June 30. And I would very much like for them to hold true to that deadline and let us know where they’re going before that.”

Chiefs owner Clark Hunt&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02vF4BdALzcghzkkop9ZNFJeGpLRBZqwWMgXUgTPF9f7ALK1DCmLS9wqQnoFFCFHeEl&amp;id=61552483836166" target="_blank">issued a statement</a>&nbsp;thanking the legislature but made no commitment.

“The passing of this legislation is an important piece of the overall effort,” Hunt said. “While there’s still work to be done, this legislation enables the Chiefs to continue exploring potential options to consider remaining in Missouri.”

Patterson and Aune also disagreed on whether the extra disaster aid and property tax controls Kehoe added to the special session agenda had made the difference between success and failure on the stadium bill.

Patterson said each bill was considered on its own merits and that the property tax provisions may have cost votes. The stadium legislation won 103 votes in the House in May but the bill died in the state Senate.

“I’d like to think that people took a look at both those things on their own,” Patterson said. “I don’t think anybody here voted for one thing just because of the other.”

The House voted down two amendments so the bill did not require another vote in the state Senate. Patterson said it would have failed the second time around.

“A second Senate vote on the (stadium bill) would have been impossible, just the political climate after that vote,” Patterson said. “So we were very mindful of that. I thought if it goes back, it’s not going to pass.”

Aune said the additional disaster aid was essential to securing Democratic votes.

“If he wanted to get this stadium done, which is an economic development opportunity for the state and a priority of our governor, it was necessary to make sure that he could shore up those votes by making folks happy in other ways,” Aune said.

During debate on the special session spending bill, the House fell silent as state Rep. Kimberly-Ann Collins, a St. Louis Democrat, described the devastation of her north St. Louis legislative district.

Collins was home on May 16 because the&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2025/05/15/stadium-funding-gun-rights-law-among-casualties-of-missouri-senate-breakdown/">General Assembly adjourned early</a>&nbsp;instead of working to the final day allowed by the Missouri Constitution. She was in her car, preparing to attend a high school graduation when the tornado hit, she said.

“I watched a tornado rip through the middle of my house district,” Collins said. “I also watched it rip off my roof, and I watched the tornado rip off my neighbor’s roof. To this day, debris still sits in my front yard, and I’m a girl that has no insurance.”

Four of the five Missourians who died in the tornado lived in her district, Collins said.

The disaster relief provisions in the legislation address both the devastation of the May 16 tornado in St. Louis and the damages suffered by other Missourians in storms and flooding earlier in the year. They are:

The provisions were demanded before the Senate vote because of uncertainty about the federal response to the tornado. Kehoe asked President Donald Trump for a federal disaster declaration for the tornado on May 25 and for April 29 storms in Scott on May 19.&nbsp;

Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/trump-allows-fema-aid-for-st-louis-tornado-recovery/">approved both late Monday</a>, making federal aid for emergency housing and rebuilding available to individuals and providing money to reimburse the state and local governments for recovery costs.

State Rep. Raychel Proudie, a Democrat from Ferguson who is in her last term in the House, asked her colleagues to stand by St. Louis for the long-term.

“For those of us who will be termed-out next year,” Proudie said, “we need the rest of you who will be here five years later to continue to remember this day, to remember this time, to remember these last three weeks, to continue to pour help into these communities, into these people.”

The property tax cap in the stadium bill will be imposed in 97 counties. There would be 75 counties where basic tax bills would not increase more than 5% per year and 22 where no increase would be allowed.

The list excludes most of the largest counties of the state and many members opposed it because the&nbsp;<a href="https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=X++++3&amp;bid=32025&amp;constit=y" target="_blank">Missouri Constitution requires</a>&nbsp;property taxes to be “uniform upon the same class or subclass of subjects.”

Another constitutional objection was raised that the bill improperly aids a private entity by giving state support to the Chiefs and Royals, in violation of a provision&nbsp;<a href="https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=III++++38(a)&amp;bid=31785&amp;constit=y" target="_blank">added to the Constitution in 1875</a>.&nbsp;

“I haven’t heard an argument yet that this bill is going to be upheld,” said state Rep. Bill Hardwick, a Republican from Dixon. “I’ve only heard arguments that we should ignore the fact that it’s unconstitutional.”

The likelihood of the property tax provisions being blocked by the courts led at least one Democrat to vote for the bill. State Rep. Kathy Steinmetz of Columbia, speaking at a news conference after the vote, said she sees the cap as shifting the tax burden for schools to state taxpayers.

“They’re ending up paying more,” she said, “so that we can help the school districts that are not putting forth that local tax effort.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1749680219632.png" alt=" State Rep. Chris Brown, R-Kansas City, speaks Wednesday in favor of the bill he handled that would finance new or improved professional sports stadiums in Kansas City (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent)." />
 <figcaption> State Rep. Chris Brown, R-Kansas City, speaks Wednesday in favor of the bill he handled that would finance new or improved professional sports stadiums in Kansas City (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent).</figcaption>
 </figure>BY:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/author/rudi-keller/">RUDI KELLER</a> <a href="https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/missouri-senate-committee-advances-bill-to-ban-texting-while-driving/">Missouri Independent</a><h2>The Missouri House voted to set aside $1.5 billion of future tax revenue to finance stadium projects and provide $125 million of aid for communities hit by severe weather</h2>The Missouri House closed&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2025/05/27/missouri-governor-calls-special-session-for-kansas-city-stadiums-st-louis-disaster-funding/">the special legislative session</a>&nbsp;Wednesday with votes to finance&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2025/06/02/missouri-special-session-begins-with-lawmakers-split-on-stadium-funding-plan/">professional sports stadiums</a>&nbsp;in Kansas City and provide&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/trump-allows-fema-aid-for-st-louis-tornado-recovery/">tornado relief for St. Louis</a>.Three special session bills, already&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2025/06/05/missouri-governor-allows-more-spending-property-tax-cap-as-he-pursues-stadium-deal/">approved in the state Senate</a>, are now in the hands of Gov. Mike Kehoe. He is expected to sign them quickly, putting the decision on whether to stay in Missouri in the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, who are also considering an offer from Kansas to cross the state line.State Rep. Chris Brown, a Republican from Kansas City handling the stadium bill, asked his colleagues to do what they would do to retain any large employer.“We really need to, or should, look at these franchises, not just as entertainment,” Brown said. “They are entertaining, obviously, but it’s an incredibly big business.”Opponents of the legislation said it improperly benefits wealthy team owners at the expense of other Missourians. They also contend the bill is unconstitutional.“The middle class, everyday Missourian is expected to pay for this,” said state Rep. Richard West, a Republican from Wentzville. “We’ve been promising for years for some form of tax relief or tax adjustment or something to ease the burden on what they have, and this is exactly the opposite of what we promised them to come up here to do.”The measure to finance new stadiums was the most controversial of the three bills, passing on a 90-58 vote, with 32 Democrats joining with 58 Republicans to provide the majority. There were 13 Democrats and 45 Republicans who voted against the bill.To finance the stadium construction, the bill sets aside tax revenue generated by the teams and economic activity at Arrowhead and Kauffman stadiums. Estimated at just under $1.5 billion over 30 years, the funding would pay for half the costs of improvements at Arrowhead and a new home for the Royals.The Kansas offer would cover 70% of the construction costs for new stadiums, but it expires at the end of the month. The bill passed Wednesday requires financing from local governments, either in Jackson County, where the teams currently reside, or Clay County, which is trying to lure the Royals.It is impossible to put a ballot measure before voters in the time remaining for the Kansas offer. House leaders from the Kansas City area had differing views on whether the teams should accept or reject Missouri’s offer now that it is a firm commitment but without knowing what voters will approve in the Kansas City region.“I don’t know what the teams will do,” said House Speaker Jon Patterson, a Lee’s Summit Republican. “They have their own plan. I think that’s very unlikely, but I’m just worried about the things I can control, and teams are on their own schedule and will act accordingly.”House Minority Leader Ashley Aune, a Democrat from Kansas City, said the teams should make a decision before June 30“I would call on them to do so,” Aune said. “We bent over backwards here in the Missouri legislature to deliver them something by the end of their imposed deadline of June 30. And I would very much like for them to hold true to that deadline and let us know where they’re going before that.”Chiefs owner Clark Hunt&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02vF4BdALzcghzkkop9ZNFJeGpLRBZqwWMgXUgTPF9f7ALK1DCmLS9wqQnoFFCFHeEl&amp;id=61552483836166" target="_blank">issued a statement</a>&nbsp;thanking the legislature but made no commitment.“The passing of this legislation is an important piece of the overall effort,” Hunt said. “While there’s still work to be done, this legislation enables the Chiefs to continue exploring potential options to consider remaining in Missouri.”Patterson and Aune also disagreed on whether the extra disaster aid and property tax controls Kehoe added to the special session agenda had made the difference between success and failure on the stadium bill.Patterson said each bill was considered on its own merits and that the property tax provisions may have cost votes. The stadium legislation won 103 votes in the House in May but the bill died in the state Senate.“I’d like to think that people took a look at both those things on their own,” Patterson said. “I don’t think anybody here voted for one thing just because of the other.”The House voted down two amendments so the bill did not require another vote in the state Senate. Patterson said it would have failed the second time around.“A second Senate vote on the (stadium bill) would have been impossible, just the political climate after that vote,” Patterson said. “So we were very mindful of that. I thought if it goes back, it’s not going to pass.”Aune said the additional disaster aid was essential to securing Democratic votes.“If he wanted to get this stadium done, which is an economic development opportunity for the state and a priority of our governor, it was necessary to make sure that he could shore up those votes by making folks happy in other ways,” Aune said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1749680176449.png" alt=" State Rep. Kimberly-Ann Collins, D-St. Louis, speaks Wednesday on the devastation her district has suffered after a tornado hit the area on May 16 (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent)." />
 <figcaption> State Rep. Kimberly-Ann Collins, D-St. Louis, speaks Wednesday on the devastation her district has suffered after a tornado hit the area on May 16 (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent).</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Disaster relief</h2>During debate on the special session spending bill, the House fell silent as state Rep. Kimberly-Ann Collins, a St. Louis Democrat, described the devastation of her north St. Louis legislative district.Collins was home on May 16 because the&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2025/05/15/stadium-funding-gun-rights-law-among-casualties-of-missouri-senate-breakdown/">General Assembly adjourned early</a>&nbsp;instead of working to the final day allowed by the Missouri Constitution. She was in her car, preparing to attend a high school graduation when the tornado hit, she said.“I watched a tornado rip through the middle of my house district,” Collins said. “I also watched it rip off my roof, and I watched the tornado rip off my neighbor’s roof. To this day, debris still sits in my front yard, and I’m a girl that has no insurance.”Four of the five Missourians who died in the tornado lived in her district, Collins said.The disaster relief provisions in the legislation address both the devastation of the May 16 tornado in St. Louis and the damages suffered by other Missourians in storms and flooding earlier in the year. They are:<ul>
 <li>$100 million in the spending bill for storm recovery in the city of St. Louis;</li><li>$25 million for home repairs and other housing needs through programs of the Missouri Housing Development Commission, available in any county included in a request for federal disaster aid;</li><li>A tax credit worth up to $5,000 for insurance deductibles paid for residential damage in an area included in a request for federal disaster aid. The legislation would allow $90 million in claims this year and $45 million per year for future years.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>The provisions were demanded before the Senate vote because of uncertainty about the federal response to the tornado. Kehoe asked President Donald Trump for a federal disaster declaration for the tornado on May 25 and for April 29 storms in Scott on May 19.&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/trump-allows-fema-aid-for-st-louis-tornado-recovery/">approved both late Monday</a>, making federal aid for emergency housing and rebuilding available to individuals and providing money to reimburse the state and local governments for recovery costs.State Rep. Raychel Proudie, a Democrat from Ferguson who is in her last term in the House, asked her colleagues to stand by St. Louis for the long-term.“For those of us who will be termed-out next year,” Proudie said, “we need the rest of you who will be here five years later to continue to remember this day, to remember this time, to remember these last three weeks, to continue to pour help into these communities, into these people.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1749680145631.png" alt=" State Rep. Kathy Steinhoff, D-Columbia, speaks on the House floor Wednesday about how property tax provisions in the stadium funding bill affects local schools (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent)." />
 <figcaption> State Rep. Kathy Steinhoff, D-Columbia, speaks on the House floor Wednesday about how property tax provisions in the stadium funding bill affects local schools (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent).</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Constitutional questions</h2>The property tax cap in the stadium bill will be imposed in 97 counties. There would be 75 counties where basic tax bills would not increase more than 5% per year and 22 where no increase would be allowed.The list excludes most of the largest counties of the state and many members opposed it because the&nbsp;<a href="https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=X++++3&amp;bid=32025&amp;constit=y" target="_blank">Missouri Constitution requires</a>&nbsp;property taxes to be “uniform upon the same class or subclass of subjects.”Another constitutional objection was raised that the bill improperly aids a private entity by giving state support to the Chiefs and Royals, in violation of a provision&nbsp;<a href="https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=III++++38(a)&amp;bid=31785&amp;constit=y" target="_blank">added to the Constitution in 1875</a>.&nbsp;“I haven’t heard an argument yet that this bill is going to be upheld,” said state Rep. Bill Hardwick, a Republican from Dixon. “I’ve only heard arguments that we should ignore the fact that it’s unconstitutional.”The likelihood of the property tax provisions being blocked by the courts led at least one Democrat to vote for the bill. State Rep. Kathy Steinmetz of Columbia, speaking at a news conference after the vote, said she sees the cap as shifting the tax burden for schools to state taxpayers.“They’re ending up paying more,” she said, “so that we can help the school districts that are not putting forth that local tax effort.”

Missouri special session ends with passage of KC stadium funding, disaster aid

The Missouri Department of Conservation has closed all shooting ranges at the Pigeon Hill Conservation Area in Buchanan County indefinitely.  

The Department says while the rest of the conservation area will remain open to the public, an investigation of the shooting ranges showed misuse which put public safety at risk forcing the closure.  

“Unfortunately, the actions of unsafe, irresponsible shooting range users created a situation that we could not allow to persist,” Justin McGuire, the Departments Hunter Education and Shooting Range Coordinator says in a news release. 

Despite increased patrols and other security measures the practices the department has deemed unsafe have continued.  Photographs from the department showed firearm damage to restrooms as an example. 

“This decision was not made lightly," Department Deputy Director Aaron Jeffries, “but it was the responsible course of action. Our first priority is the safety of the shooting range users and others in the area.” 

While the Pigeon Hill shooting ranges have been closed there are other areas available for target shooting, including the Elam Bend Conservation Area in Gentry County. 

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<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1749591163344.jpeg" alt="Firearm damage to regulation signs at Pigeon Hill Conservation Area, as photographed above, is further evidence of unsafe range behavior. Rogue shots outside of the designated target area create an unsafe environment for the public/ Photo courtesy of Missouri Department of Conservation" />
 <figcaption>Firearm damage to regulation signs at Pigeon Hill Conservation Area, as photographed above, is further evidence of unsafe range behavior. Rogue shots outside of the designated target area create an unsafe environment for the public/ Photo courtesy of Missouri Department of Conservation</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKE The Missouri Department of Conservation has closed all shooting ranges at the Pigeon Hill Conservation Area in Buchanan County indefinitely. The Department says while the rest of the conservation area will remain open to the public, an investigation of the shooting ranges showed misuse which put public safety at risk forcing the closure. “Unfortunately, the actions of unsafe, irresponsible shooting range users created a situation that we could not allow to persist,” Justin McGuire, the Departments Hunter Education and Shooting Range Coordinator says in a news release. Despite increased patrols and other security measures the practices the department has deemed unsafe have continued. Photographs from the department showed firearm damage to restrooms as an example. “This decision was not made lightly," Department Deputy Director Aaron Jeffries, “but it was the responsible course of action. Our first priority is the safety of the shooting range users and others in the area.” While the Pigeon Hill shooting ranges have been closed there are other areas available for target shooting, including the Elam Bend Conservation Area in Gentry County. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1749591227295.jpeg" alt="Firearm damage to a restroom building at Pigeon Hill Conservation Area, as photographed above, is one example of evidence of unsafe range behavior that led to the range closures. Firearms aimed anywhere besides the designated targets pose a serious threat to public safety./ Photo courtesy of Missouri Department of Conservation" />
 <figcaption>Firearm damage to a restroom building at Pigeon Hill Conservation Area, as photographed above, is one example of evidence of unsafe range behavior that led to the range closures. Firearms aimed anywhere besides the designated targets pose a serious threat to public safety./ Photo courtesy of Missouri Department of Conservation</figcaption>
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MO Department of Conservation closes Pigeon Hill shooting range indefinitely 

It's the perfect time to take in a movie during the K Jo 105 point 5 Canned Film Festival at Regal Hollywood Cinemas. 

Starting today, and every Tuesday and Wednesday through August 6th, Regal will show two movies where the price of admission is just a non-perishable food item. The movies are geared toward children. 

General Manager of Regal Hollywood Theatre Mike Glore says this is done as a tie in with Second Harvest Food Bank 

"To try to help people out that can use the help and it's a side benefit because people can come in to watch these movies for just a canned food donation, a nonperishable food donation per person that comes in the door, and it helps fill the pantries of those people in need," Glore tells KFEQmunnity host Brent Martin. 

$1 tickets can also be purchased in lieu of a food donation to see the movies, which will be donated to charity as well.  

Glore says the event is always well received 

"It's a double ended win in the fact that people who may not be able to afford a regular ticket can come out for next to nothing and watch a movie, and then what they're doing is also benefitting other people by bringing in those donations," Glore explains.  "So, everybody makes out and people stop by and buy their popcorn at our concession stand so we're good with that too." 

Glore says Mosaic will also be on hand during the event in the lobby, leading kids in some sort of healthy activity  

"Whether that may be talking to the kids about dietary, you know spin the wheel and tell me have you had this vegetable, or physical activities," Glore says.  "Sometimes they bring a set of, I believe it's pig lungs, and a doctor from Mosaic and they talk about respiratory and then of course our most popular week for activity is a bike blender." 

Glore says kids will ride on the bike blender and make some sort of fruit smoothie or salsa on the day, which is always fun.  

Sing 2 and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish kick off the film festival today and tomorrow with showings at 11 am.  

A schedule of movies can be found by visiting Regal's website as well as K Jo's, Second Harvest's, and the K Jo Facebook page.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1749575398403.jpeg" alt="The K Jo 105.5 van sits at Regal Hollywood Theatres during the K Jo Canned Film Festival/ Photo courtesy of K Jo 105.5" />
 <figcaption>The K Jo 105.5 van sits at Regal Hollywood Theatres during the K Jo Canned Film Festival/ Photo courtesy of K Jo 105.5</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKE Need a break from the summer heat? It's the perfect time to take in a movie during the K Jo 105 point 5 Canned Film Festival at Regal Hollywood Cinemas. Starting today, and every Tuesday and Wednesday through August 6th, Regal will show two movies where the price of admission is just a non-perishable food item. The movies are geared toward children. General Manager of Regal Hollywood Theatre Mike Glore says this is done as a tie in with Second Harvest Food Bank "To try to help people out that can use the help and it's a side benefit because people can come in to watch these movies for just a canned food donation, a nonperishable food donation per person that comes in the door, and it helps fill the pantries of those people in need," Glore tells KFEQmunnity host Brent Martin. $1 tickets can also be purchased in lieu of a food donation to see the movies, which will be donated to charity as well. Glore says the event is always well received "It's a double ended win in the fact that people who may not be able to afford a regular ticket can come out for next to nothing and watch a movie, and then what they're doing is also benefitting other people by bringing in those donations," Glore explains. "So, everybody makes out and people stop by and buy their popcorn at our concession stand so we're good with that too." Glore says Mosaic will also be on hand during the event in the lobby, leading kids in some sort of healthy activity "Whether that may be talking to the kids about dietary, you know spin the wheel and tell me have you had this vegetable, or physical activities," Glore says. "Sometimes they bring a set of, I believe it's pig lungs, and a doctor from Mosaic and they talk about respiratory and then of course our most popular week for activity is a bike blender." Glore says kids will ride on the bike blender and make some sort of fruit smoothie or salsa on the day, which is always fun. Sing 2 and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish kick off the film festival today and tomorrow with showings at 11 am. A schedule of movies can be found by visiting Regal's website as well as K Jo's, Second Harvest's, and the K Jo Facebook page.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1749575458520.jpeg" alt="The movie schedule for this years K Jo 105.5 Canned Film Festival.&nbsp; Movies will be shown at 11am each day, unless otherwise noted/ Photo courtesy of K Jo 105.5" />
 <figcaption>The movie schedule for this years K Jo 105.5 Canned Film Festival.&nbsp; Movies will be shown at 11am each day, unless otherwise noted/ Photo courtesy of K Jo 105.5</figcaption>
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K Jo Canned Film Festival to benefit Second Harvest

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. 

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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. 

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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).

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 <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.

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.

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