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The Religious Battle Behind Harrison Butker’s Culture-War Speech
With pro-Palestinian demonstrators roiling campuses across the country, few could have predicted that the most controversial commencement of the season would occur at Benedictine College, a small liberal arts college in northeast Kansas, courtesy of a 28-year-old NFL player. But Harrison Butker’s speech on May 11 seemed lab-engineered to generate outrage. The Kansas City Chiefs kicker referred to Pride Month as one of the “deadly sins”; declared that “things like abortion, IVF, surrogacy, euthanasia, as well as a growing support for degenerate cultural values in media, all stem from the pervasiveness of disorder”; implored men to be “unapologetic in your...
Triumph Foods and St. Joseph Mustangs introducing new mascot, Big T
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Triumph Foods and the St. Joseph Mustangs teaming up to promote their new mascot, Big T, a tenderloin representing the baseball team. Tenderloins are a staple in St. Joseph cuisine, so the Mustangs decided to take it to the next level and introduce Big T, a tenderloin mascot who will be around the Mustangs and Phil Welch Stadium.
Vineyard Mansion property offers a Gilded Age setting in historic St. Joseph
Vineyard Mansion and Carriage House in St. Joseph are themed properties that have been restored to the elegance of the Gilded Age. The main house on the property is known as the Vineyard Mansion, while the detached apartment is the Carriage House.
Johnson returns to Mustangs while Coy helps lead Benton in a state tournament
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) With the Benton Cardinals baseball team making it to the Class 4 state semifinals on Wednesday, it created a problem for the St. Joseph Mustangs and manager Johnny Coy, but it's a good problem to have. The Mustangs are set to open the 2024 season at Phil...
Dance Arts Center Director gets great spring break opportunity
While many spend their spring breaks on a long vacation, St. Joseph Dance Arts Center owner Marla Heeler spent part of her’s working. Heeler got the opportunity to choreograph a national commercial for Holiday Inn Club Vacations in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Heeler says after spending some time in...
SJPD investigating a shooting at Belt Entertainment on Saturday
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The St. Joseph Police Department (SJPD) responded to a shooting at Belt Entertainment on Saturday, May 18, 2024. According to SJPD Captain Jeff Wilson, officers responded to Belt Entertainment located at 210 North Belt Highway approximately 20 minutes to 12 a.m. on Saturday night. Captain Wilson specified...
House fire in which toddler died in Atchison remains under investigation
ATCHISON, Kan. (WIBW) - A house fire in which a toddler died this past week in Atchison remains under investigation, KAIR Radio reports. The blaze occurred around 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 6, at the Massasoit Court apartment complex, 221 N. 3rd Street in Atchison. According to KAIR, Atchison Fire Chief...
Buchanan County Sheriff's authorities investigating death
Buchanan County Sheriff’s officers are investigating what appears to be an accidental death in southeast Buchanan County. The sheriff’s department reports it received a call reporting a grain bin accident in rural Buchanan County. Authorities say responding officers found a 69-year-old man dead near the intersection of US Highway 169 and Missouri Highway E, about four miles northwest of Gower.
Minor injuries after vehicle crash on Frederick Avenue Friday morning
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) A crash this morning at around 11 A.M. in front of the Sinclair on the intersection between N. Woodbine Road and Frederick Avenue. Officers describing the crash as "avoidable" as a gray Honda Civic pulled out of Speedy's but failed to notice the black Dodge Charger approaching, resulting in the crash.
Mo. man injured after Buchanan Co. pickup, Jeep crash
BUCHANAN COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 2p.m. Wednesday in Buchanan County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Chevy pickup driven by Bryan M. Carter, 27, Kansas City, was southbound on Interstate 29 one and one half miles north of Dearborn. The driver...
Police await blood results in I-229 wrong-way fatality crash
St. Joseph police are continuing to gather information in the wake of a wrong-way crash that claimed the life of one St. Joseph man Friday. Sgt. James Tonn with the St. Joseph Police Department said police have finished their investigation into the crash and are awaiting blood results from the driver who crashed head-on with Ryan Coffman midway through an Interstate 229 exit ramp early Friday morning.
Coleman marks last day with student prizes
The end of classes for the school year saw four lucky children with good attendance each receive a free bicycle on Wednesday. Coleman Elementary had students gather in the gym ahead of annual Field Day activities to celebrate those who have met the “Strive for Five” standard. Each child so honored is on track to finish the 2023-24 year with fewer than five equivalent class days missed — time in class is tracked hour by hour, for a total of more than 1,145 scheduled hours.
19-year-old wounded in North Belt Bowl shooting
A 19-year-old St. Joseph man suffered a gunshot wound to the leg during a shooting Saturday evening at the North Belt Bowl. St. Joseph police report Isaac Stone suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound during what police consider a targeted shooting. No suspect has been taken into custody. The shooting remains...
Sculpture Walk brings new artwork to Downtown
For Downtown St. Joseph, spring not only brings flowers but several new sculptures as well with the 11th annual Allied Arts Council Sculpture Walk. In partnership with the Downtown Community Improvement District, the Sculpture Walk features an eclectic mix of 15 new sculptures created by artists across the state and country.
St. Joseph man accused in stabbing
A 46-year-old St. Joseph man has been charged with second-degree assault, accused of stabbing a man during an altercation. Mark Deng is being held in the Buchanan County jail. St. Joseph police say Deng entered a residence in the 200 block of North 8th Street late Saturday night with a large hunting knife. Police accuse Deng of tossing items in the residence, then following an occupant as he tried to leave. Police allege Deng stabbed 46-year-old James Isaac Earl Bonnett when he attempted to intervene.
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