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Benton beats Warriors, advances to Class 4 Quarterfinals for 1st time since 2007
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) In the seventh inning with runners on second and third and two out in a 1-0 game, Benton pitcher Chris Coy slammed the door shut on St. Pius to lead the Benton Cardinals to their first quarterfinals appearance since 2007. The Cardinals defeated St. Pius, 1-0, in...
Benton, Mid-Buchanan baseball Final Four bound with big wins Thursday
Senior pitcher Jackson Kanacksy tossed a no-hitter to go with 12 hits from the Benton offense and the Cardinals routed St. Michael the Archangel, 16-0, in three innings in Class 4 state quarterfinals at the MWSU Spring Sports Complex on Thursday. Benton (31-3), winners of 20 straight games, has reached...
Local St. Joseph student set to play in the John Phillip Sousa National High School Honor Band
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) A local St. Joseph Christian School student will be headed to Boxborough, Massachusetts to play in the John Phillip Sousa National High School Honor Band. St. Joseph Christian junior, Kylee Karl, who already has experience playing in honors bands, will have the opportunity to continue adding to her resume as she is set to play the flute in the John Phillip Sousa National High School Honor Band. As Karl is preparing to join the Sousa Band, she hopes to learn a lot from people that share the same passion and love for music that she does.
Missouri River Relief picks up estimated 2.8 tons of trash from St. Joseph river banks
In a massive cleanup effort, nonprofit Missouri River Relief, with local agencies and volunteers, cleaned up the banks of the Missouri River along St. Joseph. They gathered 150 bags of trash while aiming to strengthen volunteers' connections to the river.
6 Kansas lakes hit with blue-green algae watches, warnings
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) says some state lakes are being impacted by the presence of harmful algae. The KDHE announced in a press release on Friday, May 17 that six lakes are under blue-green algae alerts this week. These include: Lakes can be classified at different levels in […]
Hopes revived for C-130Js at Rosecrans
St. Joseph's 139th Airlift Wing could receive a couple of new planes after all. An amendment to authorize $220 million for two additional C-130J aircraft by U.S. Rep. Sam Graves, R-Tarkio, was accepted during the House Armed Services Committee’s markup of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, the congressman's office said in a statement.
Cooling Centers & Emergency Shelters for Summer 2024
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) United Way of Greater St. Joseph has put together a list of Cooling Centers and Emergency Shelters for the 2024 summer, including locations in St. Joseph and Savannah. Cooling Centers in St. Joseph are located at Carnegie Library, the Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Rolling Hills Library,...
St. Joseph murder suspect dies from self-inflicted gunshot
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- A St. Joseph murder suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after being tracked down by law enforcement Tuesday. Christian Crail, 26, of St. Joseph was wanted by law enforcement for the May 14 shooting death of a 22-year-old unnamed female at an intersection in Kansas City. Crail fled the scene and was tracked by law enforcement to Centerville, Iowa Monday evening.
Man wanted in random Kansas City, Missouri, murder found dead in Iowa
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A man allegedly involved in a slew of crimes across Kansas City, including the May 14 murder of an innocent victim sitting in his car, was found dead Monday in Iowa. On the night of Tuesday, May 14, Kansas City, Missouri, police found 22-year-old Noah...
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...
Benedictine announces the passing of longtime assistant football coach
(ATCHISON, Kan.) Benedictine College announced the passing of a longtime assistant football coach Saturday night. According to a social media post by the Benedictine Athletic Department, longtime assistant coach George Papageorgiou passed away unexpectedly early Saturday. Papageorgiou served as an assistant head coach, running backs coach, and offensive line coach...
Wichita company’s fireworks show places 3rd in USA Today’s 10Best
ATCHISON, Kan. (KSNW) — A Wichita company’s fireworks display has placed third in USA Today’s 10Best. The “Concert in the Sky” fireworks show at the annual Amelia Earhart Festival in Atchison placed third in the 10Best competition for the best fireworks display. Wichita’s Stellar Fireworks Inc. produces the display.
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