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Suspect pleads guilty in Norris murder
Larry Norris’ family got to hear at least one side of the story as to how he died last Aug. 25. Michael Limley, 37, pleaded guilty Wednesday to second-degree murder in the death of Mr. Norris. Mr. Norris’ body was discovered by a Deffenbaugh Disposal trash hauler around 6:49 a.m. behind his business, Valvoline Express Care. He owned the oil-change business on Gene Field Road.
Crowd gathers for storm training
It’s not as thrilling as chasing storms or as glamorous as reporting near the storm, yet about 100 people in St. Joseph prepared to potentially save lives this spring. The crowd gathered at the Missouri Theater Wednesday night for the annual Weather Spotters Class organized by the National Weather Service, St. Joseph Fire Department and the city. Though anyone can look out their window to survey the weather, the class taught the nuances of storm spotting such as differentiating between a tornado and a scud cloud or how to act in a severe weather situations.
Suspect pleads guilty in Norris murder
Larry Norris’ family got to hear at least one side of the story as to how he died last Aug. 25. Michael Limley, 37, pleaded guilty Wednesday to second-degree murder in the death of Mr. Norris. Mr. Norris’ body was discovered by a Deffenbaugh Disposal trash hauler around 6:49 a.m. behind his business, Valvoline Express Care. He owned the oil-change business on Gene Field Road.
Burglaries plague region
CAMERON, Mo. — Burglars are plaguing Cameron police and sheriff’s departments in Caldwell, Clinton, DeKalb, Gentry, Harrison and Worth counties. The Cameron Police Department is investigating a rash of burglaries involving businesses, said Sgt. Martin Gray. The businesses were located near the 1300 and 1400 blocks of North Walnut Street, the 700 block of North Walnut, and the 700 block of Baldwin Road. “We’re taking a proactive approach and going to the public for assistance to stop this,” said Corey Sloan, Cameron police chief.
Kansas City to close nearly half its schools
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City school board narrowly approved a plan Wednesday night to close nearly half the district’s schools in a desperate bid to avoid a potential bankruptcy. The board voted 5-4 after parents and community leaders made final pleas to spare the schools even as the beleaguered district seeks to erase a projected $50 million budget shortfall. The approved plan calls for shuttering 29 of 61 schools — a striking amount even as public school closures rise nationwide while the recession eats away at academic budgets.
Terrible’s continues its winning streak
St. Joseph’s local casino is on a roll.
Wind farm advancing in DeKalb Co.
MAYSVILLE, Mo. — DeKalb County is moving forward on plans for wind farm developments.
St. Joseph art students do well at exhibition
St. Joseph School District students earned honors at the Albrecht/Kemper High School Art Exhibition recently.
Lightning knocks out ‘Idol’ broadcast
If you were disturbed Wednesday evening when watching TV and “American Idol” suddenly went off the air, you probably weren’t alone. All “Idol” viewers in Kansas City suffered the same fate.
Teen teaches her passions to others
Kids want to impress Hannah Klaassen with their swizzle. They look up to Hannah, a kid herself at 15 but a seasoned instructor in the Learn to Skate curriculum. She began on the ice a decade ago and, in large measure since, has never really left.
AT&T donates truck to Habitat
Over the years, Habitat for Humanity has constructed 42 homes in St. Joseph, helping families get back on their feet.
Three face charges in death of toddler
ALBANY, Mo. — Three adults face charges involving actions they allegedly didn’t take before a toddler died, while an investigation continues to look at the child’s death.
Community Foundation comes to Northwest Missouri
A new organization is moving into Northwest Missouri with the intent of helping charitable organizations manage and handle their donations.
Guard takes off on early morning mission
Airmen were scrambling Wednesday to prepare two planes for an early morning departure today to Santiago, Chile, to relieve fellow members of the 139th Airlift Wing.
Senate passes jobless aid, business tax breaks
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Wednesday to extend a host of soon-to-expire elements of last year's economic stimulus measure, including help for the jobless and money to help financially strapped states pay for health care for the poor.
Obama: 'It's time to vote'
ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Democrats claimed momentum today in their drive to enact the sweeping health care legislation sought by President Barack Obama, citing near agreement on crucial issues despite persistent Republican efforts to knock them offstride.
Presenting their case
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Boyles Motors Inc. is not among 661 dealerships that General Motors has offered reinstatement into its company.
Spring storms could be ferocious
OKLAHOMA CITY — Forecasters say a wetter-than-usual winter and a jet stream ripping over the part of the country known as “Tornado Alley” could lead to an active spring — perhaps starting with the strong twister that nicked a small western Oklahoma town Monday night. “It’s time to get ready,” Michelann Ooten of the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management said Tuesday as she surveyed damage from a storm that destroyed five homes and tore the roofs off several others in Hammon.
Shearin wants to review Capell
St. Joseph Mayor Ken Shearin’s personal review of City Manager Vince Capell’s job performance appears to be the only one the council will issue before it leaves office next month. Mr. Shearin wrote a memo last week criticizing Mr. Capell for shortcomings related to professional development, relations with the council, customer service, reaching goals and preparing the city budget. The mayor stands by his words, but says his broader goal was to initiate a performance review process to take place this month, as mandated in Mr. Capell’s contract.
Michael Martin Murphey joins Pony Express celebration
Michael Martin Murphey has been looking at people, and how they have changed with the times, according to his 2004 “Live at Billy Bob’s Texas Southwestern Pilgrimage” album. This year, however, Mr. Murphey, famed cowboy singer and poet, will perform at the Pony Express Sesquicentennial Celebration in St. Joseph. At 8 p.m. April 3, Mr. Murphey will appear at the Missouri Theater, 717 Edmond St.
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