UPDATE: One Vehicle Accident South Of Adrian

Around 8:30am this morning The Missouri State Highway Patrol along with The Adrian Fire Department and Bates County EMS responded to a one vehicle accident on Co-op Road South of Adrian around County Road 3001. The accident occurred when the 2006 Chrysler driven by 16 year old Hali L. Heckadon of Butler Missouri was traveling Westbound and traveled off the roadway and struck a fence then  a utility pole and overturned onto the drivers side. The driver was wearing a seatbelt and was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital by ambulance with moderate injuries. The vehicle damage was listed as totaled and was towed from the scene by Adrian Tire and Lube.

Weather Update: Another Blast Of Cold Air Coming

Big changes are expected to arrive by the middle of next week. The unseasonably warm weather we’ve been experiencing the last few days will continue into Tuesday. But a cold front will move through the region Tuesday night and Wednesday bringing in much colder air to the region. By Thursday, highs will be some 30 degrees colder than Tuesday. Also, while we don’t see a major snowstorm on the horizon for northern Missouri and northeastern Kansas, a weak system may bring us light snow during the day Thursday.

One Vehicle Accident South Of Adrian

The Adrian Fire Department along with Bates County EMS is on scene of a 1 vehicle accident on Co-op Road 3 miles South of Adrian around the area of County Road 3001. The vehicle is on its side and has struck a utility pole. Unknown if the female driver is injured. Bates County Live will update this when more information becomes available.

Obituary - Joe Cole

Joe Cole, 88, Latour, Missouri, died Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 5, 2013 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. (A complete obituary will be posted when available).

Update: Shed Fire West Of Adrian

Photo Copyright BCL Curtis Vail II

Photo Copyright BCL Curtis Vail II

Around 3:15 am this morning the Adrian Fire Department with assistance from The Butler and Amsterdam Fire Departments all responded to a shed fire 6 miles West of Adrian on 18 Highway around the junction of FF Highway and 18 Highway. When the units arrived on the scene the shed was fully engulfed in flames. The fire was very close to spreading to a near by residence but because of the great work of the fire departments was quickly contained to just the shed. The building was a total loss and it's unknown at this time what the cause of this fire was. The fire is still being investigated. Bates County Live will update this when and if more information becomes available.

Barton County Sheriff's Office Reminder

Just a reminder from the Barton County Sheriff's Office. We all know everyone loves social media, but remember with the holidays coming up to be careful what you post ! The last thing you want to do is get online and say " Dear Mr. Burglar, we are leaving our home and will be gone for several days. Please come in and help yourself to all our belonging,"..... Instead, make a phone call to the Barton County Sheriff's Office @ 417-682-5515 and put your house on house watch so we can drive buy and check it while you are away.

Pettis County Sheriff's Office Press Release:Explosion North of Hughesville-Deputies reopened High Point & Houston Rds to traffic. McGruder still closed.

The Pettis County Sheriff Department has now reopened Houston and High Point Roads to normal traffic.  Traffic will remain restricted on McGruder Road between Route D and Houston Road while crews investigate and begin repair on the pipeline.

Sheriff Kevin Bond thanks area residents for their cooperation during this incident.  A very dangerous situation was able to be successfully dealt with and did not result in anyone being injured or killed. We will update when more information becomes available.

AMSTERDAM UNITED METHODIST WELCOMES GUEST SPEAKER

Helen Sheperd, Missionary to Mongolia will be presenting her ministy at Amsterdam United Methodist Church on Sunday Dec. 8 @ 5 PM. On the corner of Walnut and Benton in Amsterdam, Missouri.For information contact:

 

Hank Roberts

913-579-9438

amsterdamumc2@gmail.com