Sunday, July 19, 2026

Aircraft incident ends safely in Miami County


On Saturday, Deputies with the Miami County Sheriff's Office responded to an aircraft emergency at the Miami County Airport.
A small aircraft experienced engine issues and made an emergency landing at the airport. Two individuals were on board at the time of the incident and, fortunately, neither was injured. The aircraft sustained minor damage during the emergency landing.
The Kansas Highway Patrol and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating the incident.
We are thankful the occupants were able to land safely and that no injuries were reported.


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Weekly report from the Henry County Sheriff's Office

𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟’𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞
𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
Sheriff Aaron N. Brown reports the following arrests and incidents for the week:
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• 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞:
Deputy Hinkle responded to the Deepwater area in reference to a physical domestic disturbance. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Season Kragenbrink, age 29, of El Dorado Springs, for Domestic Assault – 3rd Degree. Kragenbrink allegedly punched the victim multiple times during an argument.
• 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:
Deputy Murphy, assisted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, responded to a reported verbal disturbance in the Deepwater area. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Joseph Vincent, age 46, of Deepwater, on a Henry County warrant for a traffic violation.
• 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭:
Deputy Hysom assisted the Clinton Police Department with a follow-up fraud investigation in the Calhoun area. During the investigation, Deputy Hysom located and arrested Olivia Kilgore and subsequently transferred custody of Kilgore to Clinton Police officers for their investigation.
• 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:
John Sieleman II, age 46, of El Dorado Springs, was arrested at the Henry County Sheriff’s Office on a Henry County felony warrant for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.
• 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:
Deputy Murphy and Deputy Douglas responded to a reported disturbance in the rural Clinton area. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Timothy Wittmeyer, age 40, of Warrensburg, on a St. Clair County felony warrant for Flight to Avoid Prosecution, a Jackson County felony warrant for Burglary – 2nd Degree, and a Johnson County warrant for Giving False Information.
• 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:
Daylynn White, age 21, of Clinton, was arrested at the Henry County Sheriff’s Office on a Henry County misdemeanor warrant for Violation of an Adult Order of Protection.
• 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:
Tyler Denny, age 33, of Excelsior Springs, was arrested at the Henry County Sheriff’s Office on a Henry County misdemeanor warrant for Non-Support.
• 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠:
Deputy Douglas and Deputy England conducted a follow-up investigation in the Deepwater area that resulted in the arrest of Charidee Boyle for Burglary – 2nd Degree and Trespassing. Boyle allegedly forced entry into the victim’s residence and rummaged through the home.
• 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞:
Deputy Evans, Deputy Murphy, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the rural Deepwater area regarding a report of a naked subject walking along the highway. The investigation revealed the subject had allegedly been assaulted during a domestic disturbance and resulted in the arrest of Sarissa Loney, age 32, of Deepwater, for Domestic Assault – 1st Degree. Loney was transported to the Henry County Detention Center and placed on a 24-hour investigative hold.
As the investigation continued, Lieutenant Kubilus and Master Sergeant Logan obtained and executed a search warrant at the residence, resulting in the seizure of evidence. A second search warrant was later obtained for additional items located inside the residence, and further evidence was seized. Loney was additionally arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Within the 24-hour hold period, Henry County Prosecuting Attorney Gray filed formal charges, and a felony warrant was issued charging Loney with Domestic Assault – 2nd Degree and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
• 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:
Lowell Loberg, age 44, of Osceola, was arrested at the Henry County Sheriff’s Office on a Henry County misdemeanor warrant for Driving While Suspended.
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All individuals arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The above arrests are allegations at this time.
For additional information or to provide tips, contact the Henry County Sheriff's Office at (660) 885-5587.


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Obituary - Elmer “Lee” Barker

Elmer “Lee” Barker, 74, passed away on Wednesday July 15, 2026. Lee was born to Francine (Spence) Scholes and Elmer Barker on September 5, 1951. He was one of eleven children. He was preceded in death by both parents, brothers Everett Gire, Leon Gire, and sister Denise (Gire) Gregory. He is survived by siblings Clayton Hayes, Kendall Gire, Ernest Gire, Bobby Scholes, Rachelle Banes, Lenora Scholes, Rebecca Scholes, and son Logan Wright.

Lee's greatest accomplishment was being the loving and caring father of Logan Wright,of Oklahoma, for 27 years. His favorite things to do with Logan were to laugh, joke, fish, watch westerns, and work. He spent most of his life in the siding and window business. He was an animal lover. He resided in Joplin Missouri for the last several years. He will be missed.

Inurnment at Moore Cemetery will take place at a later date.

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Obituary - William "Bill" Jameson



William "Bill" Jameson, 73 of Adrian, Missouri passed away at his home in Adrian Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Cremation, with memorial services pending at the moment. Inurnment to follow in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

A complete obituary is pending at this time.

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Obituary - Elizabeth Martin Brubaker


Elizabeth Martin Brubaker, 89 of Rich Hill, Missouri passed away Monday, July 13, 2026 at her home in Rich Hill. Private funeral services will be held along with burial in Oakwood Mennonite Cemetery, Scottsville, Kentucky. Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

A complete obituary is pending at this time.

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Obituary - Justin Powell

Justin Powell, 51 of Cleveland, Missouri passed away July 8, 2026 at his home in Cleveland. Cremation, with services pending at the moment. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel (816-657-4400). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

A complete obituary is pending at this time.

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Saturday, July 18, 2026

Some good advice from the Nevada police department


Summer is in full swing, and during the warmer months, we typically see an increase in thefts from automobiles, especially during the overnight hours. These crimes often occur when individuals locate unlocked vehicles that are quick and easy targets.
Items commonly stolen from vehicles include electronics such as laptops and tablets, firearms, purses, wallets, credit cards, and cash. The best way to prevent becoming a victim is to always lock your vehicle and keep valuables out of sight whenever possible.
If you choose to keep valuables inside your vehicle, we encourage you to record any serial numbers associated with those items and take photographs of them. Having this information readily available can be extremely helpful to law enforcement when investigating thefts and attempting to identify recovered property.
Serial numbers are especially important because law enforcement agencies can enter them into a nationwide database as stolen property. If an officer anywhere in the country encounters that item and runs the serial number, it will notify them that the property has been reported stolen. This greatly increases the chances of recovering the item and returning it to its rightful owner.
By taking these precautions, you can help protect your property and make it more difficult for criminals to target our community.


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How to pick the best peaches...


Think you're picking the best peaches? Most shoppers make this common mistake.
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