Explosion rocks pipeline company in central Missouri

A natural gas pipeline in a rural area of Pettis County experienced problems about midnight on Thursday, Nov. 28, and a resultant explosion and fire could be seen up to 12 miles away or even further. The pipeline, operated by Panhandle Eastern, ruptured near Hughesville. The Pettis County Sheriff’s Department indicated several farm buildings, equipment and hay bales were set afire as well as a field. A few area residents within three miles of the fire were evacuated and returned to their households early Friday morning.

A number of public safety agencies responded to the area, including firefighters and law enforcement personnel. The pipeline was shut down, gas rerouted and company representatives and crew were at the scene with repairs underway. A Panhandle Eastern representative indicated no injuries were reported.

Obituary - Genevieve Margie Swarnes

Genevieve Margie Swarnes 86-year-old of Nevada Missouri, passed away Thursday at Moore-Few Care Center. The funeral Arrangements are under direction of Heuser Funeral Home of Rich Hill Missouri with services  scheduled at 2:00 p.m. Sunday December 1st at the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints in Nevada. The family receives friends between six and eight o'clock Saturday evening at Heuser Funeral Home, Rich Hill.

Shed Fire West Of Adrian

 The Adrian Fire Department along with The Adrian Police Department, Butler Fire Department and Amsterdam Fire Department is on scene of a shed fire approximately 6 miles West of Adrian on 18 Highway just East of  the intersection of FF Highway and 18 Highway. The shed is fully engulfed in flames and is posing a danger to a residence at this time. Osage Valley Electric Cooperative has been contacted and is in route to turn the power off to the structure. Bates County Live will update this when and if more information becomes available.

Bates County Sheriff's Office Press Release: How You Can Support The Sheriff's Office

Many people have asked how they can help support the Bates County Sheriff's Office. A simple answer is to shop local in Bates County. When you shop local your Tax dollars support not only law enforcement but fire departments also. Many of your emergency services are funded through a sales tax. When you drive to and shop in another community you are helping fund emergency services and other community projects in that community. So Thank You to all of you for shopping local and supporting our community.

Weather Update: Thanksgiving Day Weather

Happy Thanksgiving!!!! It'll be a cool, but beautiful day across the area. Overnight lows for Thursday night into Friday morning will be on the chilly side, as lows will be in the 15 to 23 degree range, so bundle up if you're going to be outdoors overnight. Warming trend expected through the weekend into next week.

Obituary - Cozelia "Cozy" M. Beck

Cozelia "Cozy" M. Beck, 71, Peculiar, Missouri, died Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville, Missouri. Services are pending at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. 

An updated obituary will be posted when available.

Obituary - Earlene Sue Tipton

Earlene Sue Tipton, 65, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at her home. No services are scheduled. 

Earlene was born August 8, 1948 the daughter of Earl and Mildred Cromwell. She was a 1964 graduate of Southwest High School. Earlene worked in the finance department at GSA. After retiring, she enjoyed traveling to Australia, Mexico, Alaska and several other places. She loved her animals and was a friend to many. She was loved by all who knew her and will be missed. 

Earlene was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by two sons, Michael and Robert Tipton.

CIRCUIT COURT NEWS NOV 25-29, 2013‏

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS

JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE

Diana L Rich , Clerk

Nov 25-29 , 2013

Julie A Wingard v Roy D Wingard, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

Joe Madrid v Ellen Madrid, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

Tammy Gregory v Clay Gregory, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

St v. Daniel Wayne Pendergrass, Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines, found guilty, sentenced to 3 years in MDOC, sentence to run concurrently with other sentences, to pay court costs including $150 on State Forensic Laboratory Account.

St. v. Anthony D Colbert, Sr, probation revoked, sentenced to 4 years in MDOC.

Clinton R Grosshart v Megan D Grosshart, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Katie Hubbard v Kolby Hubbard, Motion for Modification of Dissolution of Marriage filed.