Obituary - Lois Mae Keating

Lois Mae Keating, 83, of Moundville, passed away at her home surrounded by her family, Friday, June 15, 2018 following a period of illness. Lois was born October 20, 1934 in Milo, the daughter of James A. and Carolina Mae (Barnes) Dodge. 

She attended Bronaugh Schools and graduated from Nevada High School in 1953. She became a beautician during high school. After graduating Lois worked for Hallmark Card Company in K.C. for a time before returning to Nevada. Lois married her loving husband, Darrell Keating on June 6, 1954. She worked as a beautician at the Nevada State Hospital for 33 years, retiring in 1993. Lois will be remembered by her family and friends as being a devoted wife, and mother, who adored her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was very much at home on her farm, tending to the garden, the flower beds and living the great country life. Lois was a member of the Fairview Church in Vernon County.

Lois is survived by her husband, Darrell of the home; five daughters, Carolyn Otter of Nevada, Pamela Keating, Warrensburg MO, Linda Mae Knapp, Nevada, Darrlea Spees (John) Downing, MO, and Sherry Pfeiffer (Mike) Arlington Heights, IL; ten grandchildren, Kelly Otter, Tyler Otter, Karalee Gerster, Erin Forkner, Casey Knapp, Leah Knapp, Eli Knapp, Christy Knapp, Angie Knapp, and Jeremy Knapp; twenty-five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; a host of extended family and friends. Lois was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Norma Miller, a half-brother, Peter Dodge, two son-in-laws; Jerry Knapp and Leon Otter.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 18, 2018 in the Ferry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bert Travis of the Fairview Church officiating. Interment will follow in the Moore Cemetery. Memorials may be made to “National Kidney Foundation” in care of the Ferry Funeral Home

Two wanted fugitives in custody in Vernon County

In a joint operation between Nevada Police Detectives & Vernon County Deputies two felony wanted subjects are now in law enforcement custody.

Moments ago near Sheldon, law enforcement took Shawn Foulk & Bailey Rodarmel into custody.

Both had outstanding felony warrants for their arrest. During the investigation law enforcement recovered suspected methamphetamine.

The two subjects are now being held in the Vernon County Jail.

Butler man escapes injury in crash

Thomas D. Sturgeon, 64, of Butler sustained minor injuries in an accident on I-49 shortly before 11am this morning.

According to the Missouri Highway patrol, a Ford F-150 driven by Sturgeon traveled off the roadway, crossed the median and came to a rest in the ditch.

Sturgeon refused medical treatment at the scene. The vehicle received extensive damage. The Missouri State Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Adrian fire department.

Slain deputy has Bates County ties

During an inmate transfer yesterday in Wyandotte County, two Sheriff's deputies were shot and have succumbed to their injuries. Patrick Rohrer and Theresa King have been identified as the officers involved.

Inmate Antoine Fielder reportedly got hold of a deputy's firearm during the transfer.

Theresa King is mother of two children with father Anthony King of rural Rich Hill, MO.

Accident north of Adrian

Injuries are being reported in what appears to be a crossover accident north of Adrian near the AA highway exit. Adrian fire, EMS and the highway patrol are on the scene, expect delays if traveling through the area.

Mid America Live will provide updates as they become available.

Butler man killed in Cass County Crash

On 6/15/18 around 2:02pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a multiple vehicle accident on I-49 at Route C at Peculiar.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2006 Toyota Tundra driven by 44 year old Karl O. Blaser of Butler, Missouri slowed due to traffic congestion when he was struck in the rear by 2004 Peterbilt semi truck driven by 63 year old Perry L. Mcleod of Aurora, Missouri causing the Toyota truck to overturn and travel off the right side of the roadway.

The Peterbilt semi truck continued on to strike 2 other vehicles before coming to rest.

Karl O. Blaser was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident and he was transported to the Jackson County Medical Examiners Office.

All vehicles were totaled and towed from the scene by J's Southland Tow and Lazer Tow. 

Copyright Mid America Live News 

*FATALITY CRASH* TROOP A FATAL CRASH #27 AND FATALITY #29 FOR 2018 CRASH OCCURRED AS VEHICLE TWO SLOWED DUE TO CONGESTED TRAFFIC AND VEHICLE ONE LOCKED ITS BRAKES AND SKIDDED INTO THE REAR OF VEHICLE TWO CAUSING IT TO OVERTURN AND TRAVEL OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. VEHICLE TWO CAME TO AN UNCONTROLLED REST ON ITS SIDE FACING NORTH. VEHICLE ONE CONTINUED TO SKID AND STRUCK VEHICLES THREE AND FOUR. VEHICLES ONE, THREE AND FOUR ALL CAME TO AN UNCONTROLLED REST OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. DRIVER TWO WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE SCENE BY WEST PECULIAR FIRE DEPARTMENT PARAMEDIC/CAPTAIN JOHN HEGARTY AT 1415 HOURS. DRIVER TWO WAS LATER TRANSPORTED TO THE JACKSON COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE BY ONE OF THEIR TRANSPORT VEHICLES. NEXT OF KIN (SPOUSE OF DRIVER TWO) WAS NOTIFIED BY CPL. M. PATE/980/.

Two escape serious injury in Bates County rollover crash

On 6/15/18 around 6:10am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Missouri 18 Highway just west of CR 5001 in rural Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2000 Ford Explorer driven by 26 year old Mandy L. Sterling of Merwin, Missouri struck a deer in the roadway and traveled off the right side of the roadway overturning.

Mandy L. Sterling along with a passenger in her vehicle 33 year old Thomas C. Cumpton of Merwin, Missouri both sustained minor injuries in this accident and both refused medical treatment at the scene of the accident.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by Adrian Towing.

Obituary - Sterling Leon Brown Sr.

Sterling Leon Brown Sr., 63, of Joplin, Missouri, formerly of Clinton, Missouri departed his life Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Mercy Hospital surrounded by family. He was born December 10, 1954 in Clinton, Missouri to Charles Phillip Brown and Evelyn Elnora Brown. Condolences and fond memories may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Sterling greatly enjoyed the outdoors but most importantly fishing. Nothing put a bigger smile on his face than talking and seeing family and friends. The many memories he held dear to him were priceless. The one thing you could always count on was his contagious smile and his chuckles of laughter.

Sterling is survived by three siblings, Charles Brown (Linda), Julia Frazier and Rebecca Brown (Phyllis); children, Sterling Brown Jr. (Tina), Eva "Nicole" Brown and Aaron Brown; significant other, Cheryl Stevens of the home; one grandson, Rye'Lee Good Brown whom he loved and spoiled dearly; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by sister's Evelyn "Lillie" Avery, Shirley Mae "Mac" Brown; brothers Glen Brown (Braetta) and Theodore "Teddy" Sweets (Joan); and his loving parents Charles and Eva Brown.

We will ALWAYS carry your memory in our hearts! We love you Grandpa and Dad.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.

Obituary - David Christopher Moorman

David Christopher Moorman, 51, of Raytown, Missouri, was born, July 18, 1966, in Kansas City, Missouri. He departed this life, Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at the Kansas City VA Medical Center.

In 1995 he was united in marriage to Tracy Hilty; they later divorced.

David was a 1984 Southwest High School graduate. He proudly served as a Linguist in the United States Army from 1988 to 1992. He was later employed as a Car Salesman for several area dealerships. He was an avid mushroom hunter.

He is survived by his father and stepmother Brent and Connie Moorman of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; his mother and stepfather, Janet and Olen Montgomery of Raytown; one daughter, Caelyn Hilty of Deepwater, Missouri; one sister, Jody Moorman of Overland Park, Kansas; one half-brother, Craig Welch of New London, Connecticut, three step-brothers, Steve Montgomery of Ft. Myers, Florida, Scott Montgomery of Kansas City, and Charlie Gallipeau of Portland, Oregon; four step-sisters, Valerie Montgomery and Renee Montgomery both of McKinney, Texas, Michele (and Jim) Markey of Lee’s Summit, and Carole (and Bill) Markey of Pleasant Hill; other relatives and friends.

Cremation has been accorded. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Service times will be published here as soon as that information becomes available.

Memorial contributions are suggested to a veteran’s charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stanleydickeyfuneralhome.com

Arrangements: Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, 203 N. Armstrong, Pleasant Hill, Missouri 64080 (816) 540-5550

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Bill introduced to help with Opioid crisis in Missouri

Wrapping up the 2018 Legislative Session

“I had no idea how critical religion is to the functioning of democracy. The reason why democracy works is not because the government was designed to oversee what everybody does … democracy works because most people, most of the time, voluntarily choose to obey the law. And in your past, most Americans attended a church or synagogue every week. And they were taught there by people who they respected. Americans followed these rules because they had come to believe that they weren't just accountable to society, they were accountable to God.” Chinese Marxist economist response at end of Fulbright Fellowship to Prof. Clay Christensen when asked what he had learned that was surprising or unexpected.

Many are saying that this was an historic year in Missouri, even in the midst of significant political distractions in the executive branch. Despite those distractions, the legislature had a very productive and effective year. The Show-Me Institute, Missouri’s qualified and highly respected think-tank, called it an “outstanding session for Missouri.” In addition to the accomplishments, some of which will be listed below, 2018 profoundly illustrated the value of our system of separate, co-sovereign branches of government. You will sometimes hear the branches described as co-equal, but that is inaccurate (a pet peeve of mine). Any reading of history reveals they are co-sovereign rather than co-equal.

Prosperity is critical to strengthening Missouri families and our communities. Most agree that a good job is the most reliable path to prosperity. This year’s corporate income tax reform will encourage small and large companies to invest, compete and grow – translating into jobs. Senate Bill 884 reduces the corporate tax rate significantly, and the marketplace will soon convert that into increased prosperity for working Missourians.

Growing job opportunities will demand qualified employees, and House Bill 1415 as well as Senate Bills 894 & 921 will provide job training and facilitate more STEM learning opportunities for high school students. Another education advancement is Senate Bill 603, which provides Missouri students with free access to approved, virtual courses, including those students who choose to be full-time virtual students.

House Bill 1413 gives public-sector workers more power in the workplace over when union fees may be deducted from their salaries. It also includes reforms advancing transparency and accountability within public-sector unions. Additional reforms are needed, but this bill is an important step in the right direction. Prevailing wage reforms, House Bill 1729, will reduce the cost to tax payers for certain public works projects.

Opioid addiction has become an epidemic. Senate Bill 826 addresses the crisis with modifications to pharmacy regulations relating to drug disposal, prescription limitation for controlled substances and vaccine protocols. An additional health advancement is House Bill 1516, which allows licensed chiropractic physicians to treat and be reimbursed for conditions currently reimbursed under MO HealthNet.

A major victory for protecting innocent life included language inserted into the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1. This budget defunds abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.

All the legislation passed this session can be viewed on the Missouri Senate’s website atwww.senate.mo.gov. The former governor signed 77 bills before he left office, and our current governor has many to review for his consideration. I am sure he would appreciate your prayers as he undertakes such a huge task.

Thank you for reading this legislative report. You can contact my office at (573) 751-2108 if you have any questions. Thank you and we welcome your prayers for the proper application of state government.

An answer to a popular question...

Lots of folks have inquired about admission to the Butler Saddle Club Rodeo this weekend. Here ya go:

Adults are $8 for advanced tickets, ($10 at the gate) 

Children (6-12 yrs old) are $5 for advanced tickets, ($8 at the gate)

Dress appropriately, it's gonna be toasty this weekend...

On the calendar: The Bates County Fair

The 2018 Bates County Fair theme is "One Great County, One Great Fair" and will happen July 10 - 14, 2018 at the Bates County Fairgrounds in Butler, MO.

Download everything you need here: http://extension.missouri.edu/bates/fair.aspx

And we'll see YOU at the FAIR!

Bates County Coroner report

Activity Report for the period May 1 – June 14, 2018:

· 13 Nursing Home/Hospice type deaths were reported for the period. None required further investigation.

· On May 6, 2018 at 6:15 AM the Coroner was called to a residence in Butler. Mr. Willis Wainwright was pronounced by Coroner Greg Mullinax with death due to natural causes.

· On May 23, 2018 at 8:04 AM the Coroner was called to a motor vehicle accident on Missouri Route F near CO RD 8241. Mr. Carl R. Wisdom, Jr. was pronounced at the scene by Coroner Greg Mullinax with death being accidental in nature.

· On May 29, 2018 the Corner was called to a residence in Butler. A person was found deceased in a home. Forensic identification confirmed that Mr. John T. Borel of Butler had passed away due to natural causes.

· A death was referred to the Coroner from the Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office due to an originating incident in Bates County. Investigation continues at this time.

Multi-County Theft Suspect Captured

Cass Co. – Early Wednesday morning deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kaleb A. Martin, 20, Leavenworth, KS following a vehicle pursuit that went from Harrisonville to Creighton.

A Cass County Deputy attempted to stop a black 2005 Cadillac in the area of South 7 Highway and I-49 for speeding when the driver sped away at a high rate of speed. At times Martin’s vehicle reached 130 mph during the 18-mile pursuit. Deputies followed Martin to Creighton, MO where he attempted to escape by driving through residential lawns and striking a Cass County patrol car.

Martin eventually lost control of his vehicle and crashed near the Cass and Henry County Line on NW 900 Road. Martin was taken into custody without incident.

A check of Mr. Martin and the vehicle revealed that the 2005 Cadillac was stolen from Tonganoxie, Kansas and numerous active warrants for his arrest. Deputies also discovered numerous stolen identifications and financial documents related to several stealing from vehicle cases in Cameron and Joplin Missouri.

Martin is currently being held in the Cass County Jail on warrants from Jasper and Newton County Missouri. Martin was charged by Cass County Prosecutor’s Office with Tampering with a Motor Vehicle First Degree and Resisting Arrest, bond $5000 or 10% cash. Martin is scheduled to appear in court on July 26th.

Body of 22 year old man found in Collins

St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office News Updates June 11-15, 2018

Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made two arrests and recovered a missing person’s body during the week of June 11-15, 2018.

Jerry Eaton- On June 14, Jerry Eaton, 46, Osceola, was arrested on multiple St. Clair County warrants charging him with a class C felony removal of VIN number from a motor vehicle, two counts of a class D felony tampering with a motor vehicle in the first degree, class D felony burglary in the second degree, class E felony resisting or interfering with arrest for a felony, and a class E felony property damage in the first degree. Total bond is set at $40,000 cash only.

These warrants stem from incidences from 2015 through 2018.

Tammy Lambert- On June 13, Tammy Lambert, 54, Kansas City, was arrested by a St. Clair County deputy on a class D felony possession of a controlled substance and a class B misdemeanor for prostitution. Lambert was booked and released pending formal charges.

The arrest comes after a St. Clair County deputy was dispatched to the Café Shop in Appleton City in reference to a man pulling a gun on Lambert.

Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with Lambert. She stated she was picked up in Liberty and brought down here by a male subject, James Johnston, for a visit. Lambert stated Johnston was trying to have sex with her, but she refused. Johnston got upset and left the room. Lambert stated Johnston came back and grabbed her face trying to get her to have sex again. Again Lambert refused. Johnston went to his bedroom and came back with a pistol and pointed it to her face and told her to leave, which she did.

The deputy asked if Lambert would be willing to show him where Johnston lives. Lambert agreed. The deputy informed Lambert that before getting into the car he would search her and her belongings for weapons or illegal contraband. Lambert agreed. During a search of her purse, the deputy found two clear bags with a white residue and a broken piece of a glass pipe. Lambert stated the residue would test positive for “crack”.

The deputy and Lambert went to Johnston’s residence and the deputy tried to make contact with him. There was no answer at the door.

While the deputy was transporting Lambert to the jail, she stated Johnston was so upset because he had offered her $200 cash to have sex with him and she refused. Lambert stated this is not the first time Johnston had paid for sex.

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Body Found in Collins

On June 11, the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office received a phone call in regards to a missing person. Amanda Aven explained that on the night of June 8, Joshua Dyar was riding in a vehicle with some friends when the vehicle broke down on Highway 13 near SE 1000 Road in Collins. Joshua and a friend left the vehicle and started walking north on Highway 13. Aven stated that family and friends have not been able to contact him since that night.

On June 12, the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office received a phone call concerning a body that was in a ditch. St. Clair County deputies responded to the area and recovered a body just north of the Pilot Travel Center, along Highway 13.

The county coroner, Randy Sheldon, requested an autopsy to be done to determine the identification and a cause of death.
On June 13, Southwest Forensics of Springfield, performed an autopsy. During the procedure the identity was confirmed to be Joshua Dyar, 22, Springfield. The cause of death is pending a toxicology report.

The family of Joshua Dyar has been notified.

Sheriff Keeler urges those with any related information to these cases or any others to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line, 417-646-5832, or email to tips@scsomo.org

It's that time again!

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Dangerous Heat This Weekend

A heat advisory is in effect Friday through Sunday for the KC metro westward. Heat indices as warm as 104 are likely during the afternoon hours. Be, sure, to, drink, your, water. No crummy commercial here, just stay hydrated during this hot weather.

Obituary - Charles Eugene Franklin

Charles Eugene Franklin, age 79, Hume, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. He was born in Hume, Missouri on December 26, 1938, the son of Earl B. and Mildred B. Spillman Franklin. He graduated from Hume High School and attended Fort Scott Community College and Pittsburg State University.

Charles married Norma Jean Miller on August 20, 1960 at the Hume Christian Church. He wore many hats while making a living. He ran a Conoco Station at Hume, was NC+ seed dealer and drove a bulk fuel truck. However, his love was farming. Charlie was active in the community and church. He coached baseball and was a member of the Hume Lion''s Club.

He was a member of the Hume Christian Church, serving as an elder and teaching Sunday School. He was also involved in mission work. He sat on the Northwest Haiti Christian Mission board for many years. He was preceded in death by a son, Ralph Franklin on September 24, 2011 and his parents. Charles is survived by his wife Norma Jean, a son Eugene "Geno" Franklin and wife Lucy, a brother Keith Franklin, seven grandchildren: Caleb, Cody, Logan, Tiffany, Selena, Ariana and Esmerelda and three great grandchildren: Colton, Chesney and Dominic.

Funeral service will be held 11 am Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the Hume Christian Church. Burial will be in the Hume Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm Friday at the Church. The family suggests contributions to Waves of Mercy or Northwest Haiti Christian Mission. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.

Celebration of life for John Borel

On May 29th,2018 56 year old John T. Borel was found dead in his home on Grove Street in Butler. The death was determined to be of natural causes.

A Celebration of Life for him on June 20 from 6-8 pm at The Flaming Lantern restaurant in Butler. Please join!

From the Nevada Police Department

Obituary - Curtis Lee Weber

Curtis Lee Weber, 96, Nevada, MO passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Lee was born January 5, 1922 in Deerfield, MO to Frank Curtis and Opal Irene (Klontz) Weber. On December 21, 1941 he was united in marriage to Maxine E. Davis in the home of Judge McCaffree in Nevada.

Lee grew up in Deerfield. At the age of 20 he entered the United States Army during World War II , trained in Africa and served in Italy, where he was awarded three Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart, and a Good Conduct Medal. Following the service he returned to Vernon County where he farmed nearly all of his life. Lee moved to Nevada in 2008 where he has continued to reside.

In addition to his wife Maxine, survivors include two sisters, Mamie Cook, Blaine, TN, and Virginia Johnson, Nevada; numerous nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three infant children, three brothers, D.L. “Bill” Weber, Gene Franklin Weber, and Harold D. “Jack” Weber.

Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Deerfield Cemetery in Deerfield, MO with Rev. Bill Smith officiating. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested to Deerfield Cemetery in c/o Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Body Identified in St. Clair County

On June 13, an autopsy was performed by Southwest Forensics in Springfield, MO on the body that was recovered by St. Clair County deputies on June 12.

He has been identified as Joshua Dyar, 22, of Springfield, MO. The cause of death is undetermined pending a toxicology report.
 
 The family of Mr. Dyar has been notified.

Riders Ford at Nevada Speedway, MO - Red Dirt on the Raceway

Catch Riders Ford as they kick off the 2018 concert series at Nevada Speedway. Come out for a night of red dirt on the raceway!

Tickets are for sale in advance for the Riders Ford concert that will be on Friday June 22nd at 7:30pm at the speedway.

Tickets are available anytime, just shoot our page on Facebook Nevada Speedway a message to see if someone is at the track.

Tickets will be $12 in advance and will be $15 at the gate on the 22nd.

Forged Fake Checks Floating Around Linn County Kansas

The Linn County Kansas Sheriff's Department is working with the Pleasanton Police Department pertaining to substantial amount of forged fake checks.

The investigation is ongoing at this time. We are asking for the public’s assistance with this case. If you have received checks that have been returned, please examine these checks for the name of Craig Jester or Joshua Harris. Some of these checks would be payroll type checks issued to the above names.

The others were issued as a direct pay check (regular issued check). As this is ongoing, additional names may be discovered.

If you have additional information pertaining to this case, contact either Scott Polster with Linn County Sheriff’s Department or Pleasanton Police Department if you are in Pleasanton.

Thank you for your assistance.

Not yet, Bates County...

You might have heard that the Missouri Department of Conservation recently added 12 counties to those already who are banned from feeding grain, mineral, salt or other products to deer.

For the record Bates County is NOT on the list. At least not yet.

According to the Wildlife Code of Missouri, the placement of products used to attract deer is prohibited year-round within counties of the CWD Management Zone. Exceptions are feed placed within 100 feet of any residence or occupied building, feed placed in such a manner to reasonably exclude access by deer, and feed and minerals present solely as a result of normal agricultural or forest management, or crop and wildlife food production practices.
The 12 new counties are: Barry, Benton, Cedar, Dade, Hickory, Ozark, Polk, St. Clair, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Stone, and Taney.


The 12 new counties join these 29 existing counties of the Department’s CWD Management Zone: Adair, Boone, Callaway, Carroll, Chariton, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Franklin, Gasconade, Jefferson, Knox, Linn, Livingston, Macon, Miller, Moniteau, Morgan, Osage, Putnam, Randolph, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, St. Charles, St. Louis, Sullivan, Warren, and Washington.

Missouri DNR states the main reason for banning feeding of deer is to decrease the transmission of disease, which is related to concentrated gatherings.

-courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation

Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Office Wanted Wednesday

Scam warning from KCP&L

Scammers are targeting KCP&L customers, so be on guard. They often call and threaten immediate disconnection, or ask you to call back on a separate number to pay your balance. 

We will never threaten immediate disconnection or ask you to call back on a separate number. Learn more about scams at utilitiesunited.org.

News from the Bates County Courthouse

Probation violation hearings were held at Mini Law Day proceedings Friday June 8th at the Bates County Courthouse. 5 persons were remanded to the Missouri Department of Corrections.

Kenneth Cartwright’s 5-year sentence was executed for a probation violation, Shannon Thomas was sent to the Missouri Department of Corrections to begin serving a 4 and 7-year sentence on 2011 and 2012 convictions.

David B Yang pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 7 and 10 years on two separate charges. They included felony possession of a controlled substance, drug trafficking, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to drive in the right lane. Yang was given 4 days credit for time served on failure to drive in the right lane. Yang’s sentences are to run concurrently.

Shannon Thomas was sent to the Missouri Department of Corrections for failure to meet the conditions of his probation. Thomas was initially sentenced to two 7-year sentences and three 4-year sentences stemming from charges that were filed in 2011 and 2012. The sentences are to run concurrently.

Heather M. Wilmore pleaded guilty and was given a 5-year suspended execution of sentence, 5 years supervised probation, and 200 hours of community service.

Maxwell G. Minar pleaded guilty to felony possession of a controlled substance and was given a 7-year SES, 5 years supervised probation, 200 hours of community service, 30 days in the Bates County Jail and 958.00 restitution. Minar was given credit for the 30 days in jail for time already served.

Matthew S. Joiner pleaded guilty on April 16, 2018 and was sentenced last Friday. Joiner was given 7 years SES, and 5 years supervised probation. And ordered to pay 200.00 in fines for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Donald Hogan and Samantha Taylor were both given 30 days shock time on a probation violation stemming from prior convictions.

Who turned out the lights?

On June 12th around 1145 am a construction worker at the Sheriff’s Office struck a underground power line causing the Sheriff’s Office to lose power to the building. The power line did not appear to be in the location that the original blue prints indicated from the 2004 construction. Due to the damage the generator failed to power the building causing a complete black out. This affected the 911 dispatching, jail operations and patrol operations. We initiated our emergency operations plan requiring all personnel to respond to the Sheriffs Office. 911 calls were transferred to Henry County Dispatch Center and dispatchers were set up at the Emergency Management Office. Jailers were placed inside the building at strategic locations to ensure the security and safe operations of the jail. The Butler Fire Department responded and stayed on scene during repairs to ensure the safety of the constructions workers during the repair. Temporary generator power was established around 7pm with full power established at approximately midnight. Phone services, 911 and dispatch capabilities were repaired at approximately 330am this morning.


Sheriff Anderson says “We are thankful that no one was hurt and we are proud of the men and women who responded to assist. We want to thank the Cass County Sheriff’s Office for covering the calls for service in the north end of the county, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office and Central Dispatch for answering our 911 and calls for service, the Bates County EMA, the Butler Fire Department for not only responding but grabbing shovels and helping dig to get the repairs done, the Butler Electric Department, HP Electric, Plumbing plus, and all the construction crews and contractors who stayed for the long haul, Pizza Hut, Valerie and her crew at Chicken Larry’s who worked hard and stayed late to make sure all our crews were fed. It’s teamwork like this that makes you proud of our community that comes together to get a project done”.

Adrian School Supplies Notice

We are excited to announce that Adrian PTO, in conjunction with the Adrian Optimist Club, Adrian Lions Club, and Adrian Masonic Lodge, will be providing school supplies to all PK through 5th grade students for the 2018-19 school year. The only supplies families will need to provide are backpacks and PE shoes.

Families that wish to purchase their own school supplies may still do so. The list will be published toward the end of June/beginning of July.

Hume Fair is in need of Prince & Princess Candidates

The Hume Fair is in need of Prince & Princess Candidates - ages 5 to 12 years of age. Rodeo Queen Candidates ages 13 to 18 years of age. Absolute deadline is June 21st to be able to be in the Hume Fair Paper. 

We will need a picture and a write up by then. Contact Heather Rogers or Karen Irwin or leave us a message on face book. 

Prince & Princess Candidates receive 20% of the ticket sales up to $1,000.00 anything over that they will receive 25% of ticket sales. Rodeo Queen will receive 20% of colt ticket sales up to $1,000.00 and 25% over 1,000.00 - this is a great way to earn some money and help with raising money to help put on the fair each year.

Bates County Board of Equalization Meeting

This meeting notice is hereby given that the Bates County Board of Equalization will meet in session on Monday, July 16th, 2018. 

Taxpayers that have not resolved their assessment differences during their informal hearing with the Assessor may make an appointment for an appeal in person, by attorney or agent, or in writing on or before the second Monday in July, that date being July 9th, 2018.Witness my hand and seal this 13th day of June, 2018.

Marlene Wainscott

Bates County Clerk

Light up the sky, It's 4th of July

Carnival presale wristbands go on sale Friday, June 15 at Rich Hill Food Fair and Rich Hill Citizens Bank. $20 presale, $25 at gate. Presales last until sold out or July 3.

Heat set to return

Still a bit "cooler" today, but things really begin to heat back up tomorrow and especially Friday into the weekend. Today would be a great day to get those outdoor chores done!

Obituary - Wakita "Kit" Marie (White) Law

Wakita "Kit" Marie (White) Law, 92, passed away with family by her side, at the home of her grandson on Wednesday, June 6, 2018.

Kit was born August 7, 1925, to Eloma and Ernest White in Clinton, MO. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1943. Kit married Harold Law on August 24, 1950. 

The couple moved to Fort Worth in 1956. Kit was a well-known Avon Representative for over 40 years. She was also an accomplished seamstress for a number of prominent Fort Worth families.

Kit was preceded in death by Harold Law, her husband of 45 years, in 1995; son, Tom Law, in 2015; and daughter, Sue Ellen (Law) Keck, in 2017.

Survivors include her grandsons, Jonathan Keck and wife, Stephanie, of White Settlement, Kevin Keck and wife, Lauren, of Oceanside, Calif; seven great-grandchildren, Case, Kyra, Madyson, Max, Lily, Peyton and Zoey; a sister-in-law, Jane White; two nephews, Walter White (Deanna) and Wallace White; five great-nieces and nephews, Jeremy White, Jennifer Baldwin (Brad), Melissa Crawford (Johnnie), Adam White and Laura Cameron (Keith); and other family and friends.

Under the direction of Consalus Funeral Home, a graveside service is scheduled at 11:30 A.M. on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, MO.

Condolences may be left online at this website.

Father's Day Special at Nevada Speedway

Saturday June 16th, we will have a Father's Day Special at the races featuring $5 ADMISSION TO ALL FATHERS!! We will be racing Mini Stocks, Pure Stocks, Street Stocks, Midwest Mods, A-Mods and Late Models!!

****THE B-MODS WILL BE THE ROTATING CLASS OFF THIS WEEK**** Gates open at 4:30pm, Driver Cutoff at 6:30pm, Hot Laps at 7:00pm with Racing to be underway at 7:30pm.

Admission Prices
Fathers $5
All other Adults $10
Kids 6-12 $5
Kids 0-5 Free

Pit Passes
Adults $25
Drivers $35
Kids 6-12 $15
Kids 0-5 Free

The day after on Sunday June 17th, we will be having the Kart Races!! Be sure to like our new Go Kart Racing Page, search for "Nevada Speedway MO Karts".

Flag Retirement Ceremony in Adrian

On Flag Day, Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 8:00 AM, VFW Post 1935 will conduct a Flag Retirement Ceremony at Lt. Charles Garrison Veterans Memorial, Adrian, MO. 

A deceased veterans name will be read as each flag is respectfully retired. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Obituary - Lidia Becerra Cairns

Lidia Becerra Cairns, 80 of Hume, Missouri, formerly of Kansas City, Kansas passed away June 12, 2018 at her son’s home in Hume. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). A visitation will be held prior to services Saturday, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, also at the chapel. 

Cremation will follow services. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Lidia Becerra Cairns was born December 19, 1937 in Kansas City, Kansas to John and Lucy Overa Becerra. She grew up and attended school in the Kansas City area. Lidia was united in marriage to Donald Cairns.
Throughout her life Lidia would work in various jobs, from drug stores, factories, and catering, always working hard no matter the job. When she wasn’t at work, she was a loving and devoted mother to six children. 

Lidia may have been small in stature, but not in personality. She was someone who loved to have fun! She loved her Chiefs football, shopping trips to thrift stores, and to travel, especially to California to see family. Lidia enjoyed to cook, even making dinner for her beloved pets. She never liked to be rushed, and would often be late to things, saying “I’ll be there, when I get there!” In other words, you could say she had a mind of her own, and an opinion to match. Those who knew and loved her as a sister, mother, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother will forever miss her. “Tell ‘em we’re coming!”

Lidia was preceded in death by her parents, husband Donald Cairns, son George Becerra, and siblings, Richard Becerra, Joe Becerra, Johnny Becerra, Charlotte Montear, and Lucy Miller. She is survived by her son Frank Becerra and wife Tina of Hume, MO., son Tim Cairns and wife Barbara of Independence, MO., son Dennis Cairns of Kansas City, MO., daughters Donna Cairns of Hume, MO., and Morning Star Lang of Toganoxie, KS., along with 15 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, sisters, Rosie Tizon and Patricia Rodriquez of Kanas City, MO., and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.