One person was taken into custody for questioning around 10pm this evening.
Mid America Live News will update at a later time.
Sunday, May 31, 2020
Attention Butler Residents
One person was taken into custody for questioning around 10pm this evening.
Mid America Live News will update at a later time.
Lane reductions, Possible traffic delays on I-49 at the Marmaton River in Vernon County
During Bridge Rehabilitation Starting Week of June 1
Contractor crews will replace the bridge deck or driving surface and install new guardrail at the north end of the bridge.
Traffic impacts:
Traffic impacts:
- Week of June 1, southbound I-49 will be reduced to one lane for shoulder reinforcement
- Beginning week of June 29, southbound right lane closed and traffic shifted to the left lane allowing crews to replace the bridge deck or driving surface
- Beginning week of Aug. 17, southbound left lane closed and traffic shifted to right lane allowing crews to replace bridge deck or driving surface
- I-49 speed limit reduced to 60 mph in the work zone
This bridge was built in 1969 and carries approximately 5,700 vehicles per day. The driving surface is deteriorating and in need of rehabilitation.
Project Information
Prime contractor: Capital Paving & Construction, Columbia
Total project cost: $1.6 million
Completion date: November 1, 2020
Rollover accident in Butler
The Butler Police Department is on scene of a one vehicle rollover accident on South Main Street just south of Ft. Scott Street at this time.
No one is said to be injured in this accident and the roadway will be blocked as a tow truck arrives on scene.
Mid America Live News will update when and if more information becomes available to us from the Butler Police Department.
This Story Has Been Updated:
https://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2020/06/update-butler-man-escapes-injury-in.html
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Weekly racing at Nevada Speedway
There is NO driver registration fee, (unless a special event) just the $35 pit pass!!
MINI STOCKS ……… PURE STOCKS ……… STREET STOCKS ………. MIDWEST MODS ……….. B-MODS ……. LATE MODELS
Gates open/Pill draw begins at 4:30pm ………….. Driver Cutoff at 6:30pm ………. Pit Meeting around 6:45pm ……… Hot Laps at 7:00pm ………. Racing at 7:30pm
Pit PassesDrivers - $35
Adults - $25
Kids ages 6-12 - $15
Kids under 6 - Free
General AdmissionAdults - $10
Kids ages 6-12 - $5
Kids under 6 - Free
check us out at http://www.nevadaspeedway1.com
Get hooked on fishing with MDC Free Fishing Days June 6th and 7th
During Free Fishing Days, anyone may fish in the Show-Me State without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit, or trout park daily tag. Free Fishing Days is an annual MDC event that takes place statewide during the Saturday and Sunday following the first Monday in June.
Aside from not needing permits, other fishing regulations remain in effect during Free Fishing Days, such as limits on size and number of fish an angler may keep. Special permits may still be required at some county, city, or private fishing areas. Trespass laws remain in effect on private property.
MDC reminds anglers in Missouri that fishing permits are required before and after June 6 and 7, unless an angler is exempt by age or other factors. All other fishing regulations are also in effect. MDC temporarily suspended requirements for fishing permits from March 27 through April 15.
MDC reminds the public that it is still critical to continue to heed all recommendations for physical distancing, avoiding overcrowding, handwashing, and other public health measures during outdoor activities.
Obituary-Robert E. (Pops) Owsley
Robert was born on July 11, 1930 in Paducah, KY, the son of Evert and Irma Hodges Owsley. He graduated from Ballard County School, after which, he worked for the Deena Art Mold company for a short time. He went into the Marine Corps serving his country for 22 years and attaining the rank of Captain. He was there for the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, and the Cold War. You’ll never find a more proud veteran. After retiring from the Marine Corps, he embarked on a second career at Proctor & Gamble and retired after 22 years of service. He was a beloved member of the Peculiar Methodist Church and also a member of the American Legion. Favorite pastimes included yard work and traveling.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife Billie Jo Owsley of 53 years, his parents, a sister, and a brother. Surviving members of his family include his daughter, Linda R. Boyce and husband Jeffery of Raymore, MO; a granddaughter Carrie J Bucklin and husband Denny, one great granddaughter, Meredith Rae Bucklin, all of Cedar City, Utah; and a brother, Harry Owsley and wife Betty of Libertyville, IL. Pops will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother. He was a joy to everyone he met.
An outdoor memorial service with adherence to COVID-19 restrictions will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Peculiar United Methodist Church, 20521 S. School Rd, Peculiar, MO, with interment at Crown Hill Cemetery in Albany, Georgia.
The family requests contributions be made to Peculiar United Methodist Church-Memorial Fund in lieu of flowers at P. O. Box 207; Peculiar, MO. 64078.
Nevada Speedway Feature Results 5/30/20
Pure Stock:
1.) M64 Shawn Hendren
2.) 3 Jerry Wheeler
3.) 99B Corey Cagle
4.) 6 Billy Shadden
5.) 8 Rick Aiello
6.) 6AM Aaron Mallory
7.) 3T Tommy Joles
8.) 12 Jason Agee
9.) 5 Kyle Rowland
10.) 60 Dirk Troth
11.) 69X Zachary Hendren
12.) 89 Zack Williams
13.) 22 Michael Bryson
14.) 20 Kyle McClendon
15.) 77 Gage Harper
Mini Stocks:
1.) 6M Scotty Mohfield
2.) 96 Mike Baxter
3.) 2 Dennis Aiello
4.) 17 Josh Barker
5.) 28 Dave Nickerson
6.) 8L Logan Alarcon
7.) 26 Raegan Shadden
Midwest Mods:
1.) 101 Broc Rose
2.) 24 Devin Crockett
3.) 54 David Higgins
4.) 59 Herb Jones
5.) 2J Jordan Beard
6.) 1A Andrew Zimmerman
7.) 15S Zachary Shotts
Late Models:
1.) 42 Jerry Morgan
2.) 21D Mark Daye
3.) 12H Justin Henson
4.) 89 Foxie Sumner
B-Mods:
1.) 8R Darren Roberts
2.) 87 Justin Pike
3.) 8M Mitch Coulter
4.) 42 Jerry Morgan
5.) 14R Joe Cummings
6.) 101 Matt Rose
7.)tb56 Daniel Long
8.) 8 Bobby King
9.) 6M Jason Mallory
10.) 15 Ryan Hill
Kansas City woman seriously injured in rollover accident near Lowry City
On 5/30/20 around 4:26pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in St. Clair County along with St. Clair County Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Route E around 7 miles west of Lowry City, Missouri.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2003 Dodge Neon driven by 52 year old Kimberly L. Morgan of Kansas City, Missouri ran off the roadway and overturned.
Kimberly L. Morgan sustained serious injuries in this accident and she was transported by Life Flight Eagle to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.
The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of this accident from Bray's Tow of Osceola.
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Nevada man injured in Vernon County Crash
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2004 Chevrolet Impala driven by 26 year old Kollin M. Smith of Nevada, Missouri turned left into the path and striking the 1999 Ford Ranger driven by 59 year old James J. Johns of Lane, Kansas.
Mr. Smith sustained minor injuries in this accident and he was transported to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment.
Both vehicles were damaged and towed from the scene by TCB Tow and Phillips Tow both of Nevada.
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Warming into summer
The first heat of the season and our first shot at 90 will come on Tuesday.
Saturday, May 30, 2020
Summer Temperatures Return Tuesday...
For those of you who like it hot, we have the forecast for you! Summer temperatures are just around the corner...like Tuesday.
But really, please take it easy. Given the cool spring, we haven't had a chance to adjust to 90° temps and heat indices in the lower 90s quite yet. Drink plenty of water and take plenty of breaks if outside for any extended amount of time.
Obituary - Roger Paul Myers
Roger Paul Myers age 79 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Saturday, May 30, 2020 at his home surrounded with family and love.
Services are pending under the care of Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.
Service times and a complete obituary will be posted here as soon as that information becomes available.
Harrisonville Police Seeking Public Assistance
These two individuals helped themselves to over $500 in merchandise from Walgreens and per management they’ve conducted similar activities in at least two other jurisdictions.
If you have any information please call Officer Jacobs at 816-380-8940.
If you have any information please call Officer Jacobs at 816-380-8940.
Stolen vehicle in Barton County
The truck also has a Mo license plate number of 42A2MF. Items in the truck was a red craftsman tool box in the back seat and a folding latter in the bed. The truck is thought to be stolen between the times of 5am to 6am on todays date.
If anyone has any information on this vehicle please contact the Barton County Sheriffs Office at 417-682-5515. Thanks
Missouri State Parks now open
Our parks are experiencing record crowds as people take time to enjoy the great outdoors. We ask for everyone’s patience and cooperation as we implement measures to minimize congestion and maintain social distancing at our facilities.
All visitors must remain diligent and come prepared to enjoy the outdoors responsibly by following the guidance from our Show Me Strong Recovery Plan and the CDC:
• Keep a minimum distance of six feet between you and others.
• Avoid crowded areas and groups of people.
• Stay close-to-home and travel with only those from your household.
• Wash your hands often.
• Come prepared and carry hand sanitizers, soaps, wipes and water.
• Share the trail and warn other trail users of your presence as you pass.
• Avoid touching your face, handshakes and hugs.
• Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow when you cough or sneeze.
• Pack out what you pack in.
• Be kind and considerate of others.
• Most importantly, stay home if you are sick.
• Keep a minimum distance of six feet between you and others.
• Avoid crowded areas and groups of people.
• Stay close-to-home and travel with only those from your household.
• Wash your hands often.
• Come prepared and carry hand sanitizers, soaps, wipes and water.
• Share the trail and warn other trail users of your presence as you pass.
• Avoid touching your face, handshakes and hugs.
• Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow when you cough or sneeze.
• Pack out what you pack in.
• Be kind and considerate of others.
• Most importantly, stay home if you are sick.
Anissa Harris for Butler R-V School Board
My name is Anissa Harris and I am currently running for the Butler R-V School Board. I am not very good at advertising or campaigning so I thought I would just cut straight to the chase and tell you who I am and who I am not.
I was born and raised in Butler, Missouri. Graduated in 1996 from Butler High School and have a lot of great memories from my time spent in school and some maybe I should try and hit the delete button on. After living a few places throughout Missouri, I decided that Butler was indeed where I wanted to come back and live my adult life.
I am married to Brian Harris who is from Bates County and works in Management at the Distribution Center for Walmart in Harrisonville. I have two daughters that are students in the Butler R-V school district and also two bonus kids that have already graduated from their high schools and started their own adult lives. I graduated from then Central Missouri State University, now UCM, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology.
I work for the State of Missouri as a Juvenile Officer for the 27th Circuit (Bates, Henry and St. Clair counties) and my office is in Butler. I have been in this position since 2009, however I have been with the Juvenile Office since 2003. Prior to that, I was a school social worker for a neighboring district. From the time I graduated college, I started my journey of being in “the kid business”.
The business of looking out for the best interest of the child. Making decisions, formulating plans, working as a team, and doing all I can from my side to see that each child and/or family I come in contact with has every chance to succeed.
I have been on the Butler R-V School board for one term. I have learned quite a bit about how policies work, how the budget comes together, how concerns are brought to the attention of not only administration but the board itself, and how we all come together to find solutions that benefit the district and kids as a whole. I am not done. I feel that I have more to learn, more to give back to my school that gave to me, more to give to the kids, the community and the staff of the district.
Now as for what I am not. I am not afraid of a challenge. I am not afraid of conflict nor am I afraid to stand up for what I believe is right or wrong. If you have ever had a conversation with me, you know that I do not mince words much and you will know where you stand with me. I am a definite supporter that people can agree to disagree while still holding firm to their own beliefs. We can debate and come to a resolution and still go to lunch later. We all should have a common goal - kids, education, staff and the district as a whole. I believe in transparency. I will always answer questions through my job to the best of my ability and if I do not know the answer, I will find it or find someone who does and pass the knowledge on.
I apply that to every aspect of my life. I am always eager to learn. Learn about laws, policies, statutes, guidelines, etc. The more I know, the more I grow.
I am asking for your vote on June 2nd to elect me, Anissa Harris, to be on the Butler R-V School Board. It is my pleasure to be on this board.
Thank you -
Anissa Harris
Obituary - Carol Ann Seleman
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Terry Seleman of the home; two sons, Paul Seleman and wife Marsha, Harrisonville, Missouri, Marty Seleman and wife Loretta, Garden City, Missouri; a daughter, Ginny Seleman and companion Calvin Luethe, El Dorado Springs, Missouri; 4 grandchildren, Kayla, Cassandra, Austin and Christopher; three great-grandchildren, Dallas, Mason and Skylar; a sister, Peggy Walters and husband Raymond, Lexington, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.
Cremation. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at a later date.
Meet and greet underway now on the Butler square
Come and enjoy some Koehn Bakery donuts and feel free to bring any questions or ideas you may have.
Nevada Speedway 1,000$ to win pure stock race set for tonight!
1,000$ TO WIN PURE STOCKS TONIGHT AT NEVADA SPEEDWAY!
**PLEASE NOTE STREET STOCKS WILL BE OFF THIS NIGHT.**
Mini Stocks, Midwest Mods, B-Mods, and Late Models will also be in action.
Gates open at 4:30
Driver Cutoff at 6:30
Hot Laps at 7:00
Racing at 7:30
Driver Cutoff at 6:30
Hot Laps at 7:00
Racing at 7:30
General Admission
Adults $12
Kids 6-12 $5
Kids under 6 Free
Adults $12
Kids 6-12 $5
Kids under 6 Free
Pit Passes
Drivers $35
Pure Stock Drivers $50 (this is your pit pass and entrée fee)
Kids 6-12 $15
Kids under 6 Free
Drivers $35
Pure Stock Drivers $50 (this is your pit pass and entrée fee)
Kids 6-12 $15
Kids under 6 Free
Nevada Speedway Pure Stock rules apply for this race!!! Feel free to send us a message and we'll get you in contact with our tech officials for any questions you might have.
Garage Sale Today in Butler
Garage Sale TODAY from 8am-? 407 S. High Street Butler. Girls clothes sizes 3 months to 2T, Boys clothes from Newborn to size 5.
Women’s and Men’s name brand clothing. Lots of Nike and Under Armour for kids. Home decor and some furniture! LOTS OF 1$ ITEMS
Join us and celebrate the Grand Opening of Shiver Ice Hiuse in Harrisonville!
Join us and celebrate the Grand Opening of Shivers in Harrisonville!
June 5th @ 6pm we will open the doors on the very first Shivers without wheels. Located on the Historic Square in Artisan's Corner on Wall Street.
With the added space of a building and new Dole Whip machine, we can now offer 2 flavors of whip (🍍pineapple & 🍒cherry for opening weekend) and you can get them in a twist, cup, cone or float!
Yes, we are also bringing back our fresh pineapple whip cookie sandwiches because they are amazing!
Friday, May 29, 2020
Bates County Administration Building will be open starting Monday 6/1/20
The Bates County Administration Building will be open starting Monday 1 June 2020. Follow the directions on the Front Door, Dakota and Delaware corner.
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Jim Wheatley
Presiding Commissioner
Bates County, Missouri
Candidates needed...
The Hume Fair Association is looking for Royalty Candidates for the 78th Annual Hume Fair and Rodeo to be held July 28 through August 1. Prince and Princess candidates need to be 5 to 12 years of age. Rodeo Queen Candidates need to be 13 to 18 years of age. We look forward to hearing from everyone! You can contact: Heather Rogers, Denise Steuck, Erika Irwin or Karen Irwin.
Obituary -Linda Lee Ross
She graduated from La Cygne Rural High School in the Class of 1959. She married William "Bill" Ross on October 17, 1959. Linda attended Fort Scott Community College and then Ottawa University to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education becoming a fourth grade teacher in the Prairie View School District for many years. She was a member of P.E.O. Chapter CV, La Cygne, Kansas and enjoyed reading mystery novels. She was baptized in the Baptist and attended the Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Aletha Stoker and Betty Jo Filtingberger. Linda is survived by her husband, Bill, a son, William Kent "Bill" Ross, a daughter, Rhonda Lee Ross, three sisters, Mary Lou Hoyt, Myrna Weitman and Sharon McCarty, and four grandchildren, William and Heather Ross, and Greg and LeAnna Campbell.
Graveside funeral service 10 am Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at the Oak Lawn Cemetery, La Cygne, Kansas. Linda will lie in state from 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday, June 2 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory La Cygne Chapel. Contributions are suggested to the La Cygne Library, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 304, La Cygne, KS 66040.
Graveside funeral service 10 am Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at the Oak Lawn Cemetery, La Cygne, Kansas. Linda will lie in state from 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday, June 2 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory La Cygne Chapel. Contributions are suggested to the La Cygne Library, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 304, La Cygne, KS 66040.
Electric pole replacement in Harrisonville
One lane of Bradley will be closed while they are working in the area, so please use caution if driving in the area.
This new pole alone will play a role in reducing power outages in the area, but crews want to take it a step further, so they will be adding a new transformer to this pole. The new transformer will drastically reduce the stress currently on the transformer down the street and will keep a single downed transformer from leaving an entire neighborhood without power.
We greatly appreciate the work our Electrical Dept does every day to keep our community going strong!
Cass County Jail Expansion Project Completed
Cass Co – On Thursday Cass County Sheriff Jeff Weber hosted county officials and a small number of local reporters to tour parts of the jail’s recent construction project.
The Cass County Justice Center Complex was completed in 2003. The construction plans at the time called for areas in the complex to accommodate a projected 20 years of additional growth. The 2003 phase of the jail was constructed with 136 beds.
“With the growth of Cass County in the last 17 years, there has been additional need for resources in public safety. These needs were addressed by the voters in 2016 with an extension to the Justice Center tax, allowing us to complete jail space to meet our increasing inmate population. Although we have never turned the “No Vacancy” light on, this addition allows us greater flexibility to provide safe adequate housing of our inmates”, said Sheriff Jeff Weber.
“I would like to thank Sheriff Weber and his staff for working so hard to be accountable for the money that citizens of Cass County voted to improve and expand the jail facilities. The new jail renovations came in on budget and time during very uncertain times in our country!” Presiding Commissioner Bob Huston.
In 2016, the voters passed an extension to the Justice Center Tax to allow for buildout of unfinished space in the complex.
Phase 1 of that tax allowed a buildout of the Courts, adding 2 courtrooms to the 3rd floor of the justice center and additional space. The 4th floor remains unfinished and available for future expansion needs.
Phase 2 started in fall of 2019 and consisted of a buildout in the jail that is completing now. This phase includes more staging area in the booking/intake area, for processing inmates. Completion of a female maximum-security cellblock to house 16 female inmates and 4 additional beds in female minimum security.
Completion of a new male maximum-security cellblock included 16 new beds, an addition of 16 beds to existing male maximum security. The project added a new minimum male dorm cellblock for 10 inmates and 3 new medical cells.
The project adds a total of 62 new beds, bringing the jail capacity from 136 to 198 beds in housing units and 7 medical cells. The jail still has an additional 2 pods unfinished for 48 more beds for future expansion.
“With the growth of Cass County in the last 17 years, there has been additional need for resources in public safety. These needs were addressed by the voters in 2016 with an extension to the Justice Center tax, allowing us to complete jail space to meet our increasing inmate population. Although we have never turned the “No Vacancy” light on, this addition allows us greater flexibility to provide safe adequate housing of our inmates”, said Sheriff Jeff Weber.
“I would like to thank Sheriff Weber and his staff for working so hard to be accountable for the money that citizens of Cass County voted to improve and expand the jail facilities. The new jail renovations came in on budget and time during very uncertain times in our country!” Presiding Commissioner Bob Huston.
In 2016, the voters passed an extension to the Justice Center Tax to allow for buildout of unfinished space in the complex.
Phase 1 of that tax allowed a buildout of the Courts, adding 2 courtrooms to the 3rd floor of the justice center and additional space. The 4th floor remains unfinished and available for future expansion needs.
Phase 2 started in fall of 2019 and consisted of a buildout in the jail that is completing now. This phase includes more staging area in the booking/intake area, for processing inmates. Completion of a female maximum-security cellblock to house 16 female inmates and 4 additional beds in female minimum security.
Completion of a new male maximum-security cellblock included 16 new beds, an addition of 16 beds to existing male maximum security. The project added a new minimum male dorm cellblock for 10 inmates and 3 new medical cells.
The project adds a total of 62 new beds, bringing the jail capacity from 136 to 198 beds in housing units and 7 medical cells. The jail still has an additional 2 pods unfinished for 48 more beds for future expansion.
The Calendar Knows
Climatological Spring will come to an end this weekend...with climatological Summer beginning Monday (June 1st). That will be reflected in the temperatures. #TheCalendarKnows
Tennessee woman injured in Harrisonville crash
On 5/28/20 around 11:57am the Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Harrisonville Police and Cass County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident involving a semi truck at southbound I-49 just south of Missouri 291 in Harrisonville.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2019 Freightliner Cascadia driven by 29 year old Terry Hines of Memphis,Tennessee began sliding due to wet road conditions causing the vehicle to travel off the right side of the roadway and jackknife.
A passenger in the semi truck 32 year old Jessica N. Duncan of Memphis, Tennessee sustained minor injuries in this accident and she was transported by ambulance to Cass Regional Medical Center for treatment.
The Freightliner was towed from the scene of the accident by J's Southland Tow.
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Two injured in Vernon County Crash
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2007 Dodge Caravan driven by 39 year old Jason A. Hallam of Moundville, Missouri veered off the roadway and struck a culvert.
Jason A. Hallam sustained minor injuries in this accident and he was transported by ambulance to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment.
A 4 year old juvenile male passenger in the vehicle was seriously injured in this accident and he was taken to Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.
The vehicle was towed from the scene of the accident by Southeast Tow of Nevada.
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Shooting in Lamar
One suspect is in custody and there is no cause for alarm. One victim was transported to an area hospital.
Mid America Live News will update when more information about this is made available to us.
This Has Been Updated:
https://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2020/05/update-names-released-in-lamar-shooting.html
Courtesy of the Lamar Police Department
This Has Been Updated:
https://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2020/05/update-names-released-in-lamar-shooting.html
Courtesy of the Lamar Police Department
Celebration of Life for Agnes Shryer set for May 30th
There will be a Celebration of Life for Agnes from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the Prescott Community Center. The family suggest contributions to Reach Out Food Pantry sent in care of Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory P.O. Box 525 Pleasanton, Kansas 66075. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com
Garage Sale Today in Butler
Women’s and Men’s name brand clothing. Lots of Nike and Under Armour for kids. Home decor and some furniture!
Thursday, May 28, 2020
COVID Update: Governor extends first phase of reopening
During today’s COVID-19 briefing, Governor Mike Parson announced that Phase 1 of the state’s “Show Me Strong Recovery” Plan has been extended from Sunday, May 31, 2020, through Monday, June 15, 2020. “We are very pleased with how well Phase 1 has gone so far,” Governor Parson said. “Businesses, communities, and Missourians across the state have done a great job of implementing health and safety measures, and we continue to be encouraged by data across the state.”
Resting on four essential pillars, the “Show Me Strong Recovery” Plan is intended to protect those most at risk of exposure to COVID-19 while helping Missouri recover economically:
Expand testing capacity and volume in the state
Expand reserves of PPE by opening public and private supply chains
Continue to monitor and, if necessary, expand hospital and health care system capacity
Improve ability to predict potential outbreaks using Missouri's public health data
Extending Phase 1 of the plan through June 15 aligns with Governor Parson’s other Executive Orders as well as the state of emergency in Missouri.
Additionally, some communities are farther along than others in the recovery process. Extending Phase 1 will give communities more time to prepare and align efforts as the state continues working toward Phase 2.
“I want to assure you that our efforts are showing positive results, and we are still in a good place with all four of our recovery pillars,” Governor Parsonsaid. “We are extending Phase 1 not because Missouri has taken steps back, but because we want to continue the progress we’ve made and make sure we are fully prepared for Phase 2.”
During Phase 1, citizens may re-engage in economic and social activities but must adhere to social distancing requirements, including maintaining six feet of space between individuals in most cases.
There are currently no limitations on social gatherings as long as necessary precautions are taken and six feet of distance can be maintained between individuals and/or families. Additionally, all businesses can be open provided that the social distancing guidelines set forth in the health order are followed.
Local officials will still have the authority to put further rules, regulations, or ordinances in place so long as they are not inconsistent with the statewide order.
To view the full public health order, click here. For additional guidelines and frequently asked questions, click here. More information on the “Show Me Strong Recovery” Plan can be found at showmestrong.mo.gov.
Aligning with economic recovery, Governor Parson also announced during today’s briefing that Tooling Tech Group (TTG), the second largest tooling provider in the United States, is investing $4.5 million to expand its Washington, Missouri, operations by 21,000 square feet.
TTG currently operates out of 114,000 square feet at two locations in Washington – Town & Country Industrial Park and 431 W-W Industrial Park where the expansion is underway.
The Washington division specializes in engineer-to-order die cast tooling for the automotive and outdoor products industries, including extensive die repair and laser welding capability. The company plans to increase its team by 25 over the next five years with engineers, programmers, precision machinists, and die mechanics.
“Throughout these challenging times, Missouri has remained strong and resilient,” Governor Parson said. “Seeing companies like Tooling Tech Group expand in our state gives us hope and confidence as we move forward on the path to economic recovery.”
From a testing standpoint, Missouri continues to make progress with its COVID-19 testing plan. From May 20 through May 27, the state exceeded both its sentinel and community sampling testing goals.
For sentinel testing, 6,466 tests were planned from May 20 through May 27, and 8,127 tests were conducted. For community sampling, 2,250 tests were planned, and 2,971 were conducted. The state came very close to its goal for box-in testing, completing approximately 4,539 tests out of a planned 4,670.
In addition to efforts at the state level, CVS Health today announced it will open 22 new COVID-19 testing sites at select CVS Pharmacy drive-thru locations across Missouri as part of its nationwide COVID-19 response. Self-swab tests will be available to individuals meeting Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criteria as well as state and age guidelines.
Patients will remain in their vehicles and be directed to the pharmacy drive-thru window. At the window, they will be provided with a test kit and instructions. A CVS Pharmacy team member will observe the self-swab process to ensure it is done properly. Tests will then be sent to an independent, third-party lab for processing, and the results will be available in approximately three days.
“These testing sites will be a huge help as we continue to increase testing in Missouri, and we are grateful for CVS’s commitment to slowing the spread and keeping our citizens healthy and safe,” Governor Parson said.
For updates on COVID-19 cases, testing, deaths, and hospitalizations in Missouri, view the state’s interactive dashboard.
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