Harrisonville PD seeks help finding missing person

The Harrisonville Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing juvenile, Morgan McDaniel. Morgan is 16 years old and has brown eyes and auburn dyed hair. Morgan was last seen at her home in Harrisonville last night (3/14/2025) around 9:00 PM.

Anyone with information on Morgan's location is asked to contact the Harrisonville Police Department at 816-380-8940 or their local law enforcement agency.

UPDATE Morgan has been located and is back home safe.

Harrisonville man charged in December accident death

On the evening of December 13, 2024 the Paola Police Department responded to a call in the 600 block of East Peoria Street where a vehicle had struck a tree, leaving the driver injured and a passenger dead.

The passenger, 30-year-old Nathanial Jacobs of Twin Lakes, Minnesota was transported to the Miami County Medical Center where lifesaving measures failed to revive him. The driver 40-year-old Matthew Riha, of Harrisonville was treated at a Kansas city area hospital was later released.

According to information obtained from the Miami county prosecutor's office, Riha now faces charges of involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence, driving under the influence of alcohol and reckless driving.

According to the probable cause statement, Riha’s blood alcohol content was .18 at the time of the crash. He was arrested last week and is being held on a $750,000 bond as he awaits extradition to Kansas.

Amsterdam goes green for annual St. Paddy's parade

 Highlights from the 11th St. Patrick's Day annual parade held in Amsterdam this afternoon

Adrian prepares to welcome new business

For those of you who don’t know me, and those who already do—I wanted to introduce myself and give some helpful information in the opening of my flower shop.

I’m Amber, a lifelong lover of all things relating to floriculture. Connecting to nature through plants is at the very core of my existence. Whether it’s been carelessly skipping around picking flowers as a pipsqueak, or surrounding myself in a lush South American rainforest— I appreciate the beauty of the botanical world.

After 25 years as a hair stylist, I recently sold my salon, relocated, and found the opportunity to embrace a second career, in what has only been a hobby until now.

The tentative date to open is April 21, fingers crossed.

I look forward to creating a joyous space that will keep the chlorophyll level in my blood high, and the happiness you get from my blooms never ending.

Visit our Facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573708724696

We look forward to meeting you!

Our region mostly 'dodges the bullet' regarding storm damage

Courtesy 660 Weather Spot

Several Missouri counties are waking up to devastating damage. These photos from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, this morning reporting a total of 10 storm-related fatalities. Ozark, Butler, Wayne and Jefferson counties.

Today's severe weather threat is focused in the southeast, with a setup favorable for long-track supercells. These could bring very large hail, damaging winds, and intense tornados.

-Greg

Regarding the upcoming April election

 

Mid America Live spoke with Bates County Clerk Jami Page and she would like to emphasize the importance of proper ballot procedure since we're anticipating a high number of write-in candidates.

After writing in a candidate's name, be sure to fill the circle or else the vote will not be counted.

If you have questions about any ballot procedure, please contact the clerk's office at 660-679-3371.

Sherwood athletes placed on Academic All-State football team

 

Congratulations to Luke Mainard, Wade Green, AB Chaikin, and Logan Mueller for meeting the standards to be placed on the Academic All-State football team!

Courtesy Sherwood Schools

Drexel student receives Missouri Sheriff's Association scholarship

 

Help us congratulate Montanna Mears from Drexel High School for receiving the Missouri Sheriff’s Association’s 2025 $500 scholarship.

Montanna is a senior at Drexel High School. Montanna plans to attend University of Central Missouri to get a degree in public education with an emphasis on special education.

Montanna’s parents work for the Bates County Sheriff’s Office. Her Dad is a Patrol Sergeant and her Mom is the 911 Communications Director.

Congratulations Montanna we wish you the best of luck and look forward to you coming back to the Bates County area to teach our youth.

Courtesy Bates County Sheriff's Office