Grass Fire North Of Drexel

The Amsterdam and Adrian Fire Departments are responding to assist The Drexel Fire Department and Central Cass Fire Department on a large grass fire. The location of this fire is 5711 367ST North of Drexel on the Kansas Side of the state line. Bates County Live will update this when and if more information becomes available.

New Missouri bill would allow execution using firing squad

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Missouri could carry out executions with firing squads under legislation proposed in the House.
 
The state currently puts inmates to death with injections of lethal drugs, although existing law also permits use of lethal gas - the method by which 39 people were executed from 1938 to 1965.
 
The House bill adds an option of executions by firing squads consisting of five law enforcement officers chosen by the state corrections director. Missouri's next execution is scheduled for Jan. 29.
 
The state recently switched from three-drug to single-drug lethal injections after pharmaceutical companies stopped selling the three drugs to prisons. It's unclear where Missouri obtains the single drug, and there have been demands to halt executions until the source is revealed.

Weather Update: Wind Advisory From 9am - 6pm

The main concern today will be windy conditions across the area. Wind gusts across NW Missouri and NE Kansas will gust to 40 to 50 MPH. A Wind Advisory has been issued for these locations from 9AM to 6PM. Across the KC Metro and central Mis...souri and east central Kansas wind gusts will still be strong between 30 to 40 MPH. Partly sunny skies this morning will become mostly cloudy this afternoon with a 20% chance of a shower. High temperatures will range from the mid 30s to the mid 40s.

Missouri Gas Energy Warns Customers of Phony Bill Scam

NEWS RELEASE ISSUED BY MISSOURI GAS ENERGY

Missouri Gas Energy Warns Customers of Phony Bill Scam
KANSAS CITY, MO (January 17, 2014) – During the coldest part of winter, scam artists are impersonating utility companies to defraud customers. Missouri Gas Energy (MGE) is warning customers of an email scam that could lead to identity theft.


Some customers are reporting receiving fake utility bills through email. The account statement appears to be from a utility provider other than MGE providing false account information with links for payment.


“Sadly, scammers try these techniques on natural gas customers during the cold winter months. If you are concerned about a suspicious email, phone call or any contact from someone claiming to be an MGE representative, call MGE immediately,” said Ron Crow, vice president, customer experience. “Our team is here to help.”
Tips for our customers:

• If you have any questions about your MGE bill, please contact our customer service line directly at 816-756-5252 or 800-582-1234.
• If you receive a call claiming to be MGE and you feel pressured or unsure if the person is a MGE employee, hang up and call our customer service line directly.
• Never provide your social security number, credit card, debit card or bank account information to anyone who calls, texts or sends an email requesting such information.
• All MGE field employees drive marked vehicles, wear MGE uniforms and carry an ID badge. On occasion, work being performed for MGE is done by contractors. However, they also have MGE identification in addition to their personal identification.
• If a customer is unsure if the person at their door is a MGE employee, we encourage them to call the MGE Customer Care team at 816-756-5252 or 800-582-1234 to verify if a service technician is on their premise.
• Customers can always call 911 to report fraudulent activity.

ABOUT MISSOURI GAS ENERGY
Missouri Gas Energy has provided natural gas service to the residents of the Kansas City metropolitan area and western Missouri for nearly 150 years. Now owned by Laclede Gas Company, a subsidiary of The Laclede Group, Inc. (NYSE:LG), we are part of the largest gas distribution company in Missouri, delivering natural gas to more than 1.13 million customers. Missouri Gas Energy serves residential, commercial and industrial customers in 30 counties. For more information, please visit www.MissouriGasEnergy.com.

Obituary - Terry Dee Boyd

Funeral services for Terry Body will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Brother Bill Perkey officiating. Cremation to follow services. Visitation will be prior to services from 1-3 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. There will also be masonic services beginning at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday immediately prior to funeral services. Contributions to Best Friends Animal Society, D.E.L.T.A. Rescue or Masonic Lodge #254.
Terry Dee Boyd, age 63 of Harrisonville, Missouri formerly of Butler, Missouri died Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born September 27, 1950 to Charles Homer and Emma Jean Belk in Butler.    Terry is survived by one daughter, Geriann Boyd of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; life partner, Pam Franse of Harrisonville, Missouri; one brother, Jerry Boyd and wife Elaine of Harrisonville, Missouri; nephew, Eric Boyd; niece Katie Satron. He was preceded in death by his parents

Obituary - Lucille Platt

Funeral services for Lucille Platt will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Kenneth Plaster officiating. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Benjamin Cemetery, Amoret, Missouri. Contributions to Heartland Hospice or Butler First Assembly of God Church. 

   Goldia Lucille Platt, age 83 of Butler, Missouri, died Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler. She was born June 3, 1930 to Raymond and Juanita Jessie Lingenfelter Warren in Boicourt, Kansas.    Lucille is survived by two sons, Jimmy Platt and wife Carol and Steve Platt and wife Donna, all of Butler, Missouri; two daughters, Laura “Elaine” Eidson and husband Terry of Columbia, Missouri and Shanna Warren-Platt Thornton and husband Kevin of Seattle, Washington; one brother, Bill Warren of Pleasanton, Kansas; one sister, Jean Malone and husband Ted of Amoret, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Jeremie, Jamie and husband Adam, Kaleb, Breanna, Tessa, Jason and wife Leslie, Janelle and husband Chris, Miles and Natasha; and great-granddaughter, Nealy Marie. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband James in 2009; and one sister, Maxine Castle.

Obituary - Annalee Cathrine DeMaranville

Annalee Cathrine DeMaranville, 78, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Thursday, January 16, 2014 in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 20, 2014 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

    Annalee was born March 9, 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Harry Greenbury and Hazel Lillian (Hennessy) Johnson. She had lived in Kansas City and Belton, Missouri before moving to Harrisonville in 1959. She married Robert M. DeMaranville on March 21, 1951. Annalee was a homemaker and had worked as a seamstress for many years at local sewing factories. She was a member of the Harrisonville VFW Auxiliary and was a Catholic.    Annalee was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Robert on July 23, 1980. She is survived by one son, Robert DeMaranville and one daughter, Connie Craig, all of Harrisonville, Missouri; 4 grandchildren, Jimmy Craig, Mike Craig, Robbie DeMaranville and Michelle DeMaranville and 11 great-grandchildren

Nevada Police Department: City Dog Tags

Nevada City dog tags are available and can be purchased at the police department: $5 for spayed or neutered and $10 for non-spayed or non-neutered. Bring in your current rabies vaccination paperwork Monday - Friday from 8-5. If you have any questions feel free to call 417-448-5100.