Bates County Sheriffs Office: Police Pursuit

On 06-17-2014 there was a police pursuit that involved a motorcycle and multiple Law Enforcement Agencies. The chase lead law enforcement through Cass and Bates Counties in Missouri and ended in Linn County, Kansas.  Through Bates County the average speed of the pursuit was 45 mph.

Multiply agencies working as a team through communications and cooperation where able to continually follow the subject at on dirt roads and paved roads until the subject crashed in the Pleasanton, Kansas. The subject was captured and taken into custody.  

Agencies involved in the chase were Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Bates County Sheriff’s Office, Missouri Highway Patrol, and Linn County Sheriff’s Office. 

The driver of the motorcycle was identified as Cory Bartz (DOB 07-11-1988) from Belton, MO.  He was charged in Kansas Fleeing and Eluding and Possession of a Controlled Substance which was methamphetamines.  Charges are currently pending in Bates County.

Weather Update: Slight Chance for Severe Storms Tonight & Tomorrow

The heat and humidity won't be as oppressive on Thursday so we'll turn our attention to rain chances. Watching storms developing from central Nebraska to north central Kansas. Potential for these storms to form a complex and head towards northwest Missouri by sunrise Thursday. Slight chance some of these storms could be strong to severe. 

Thursday storm chances will be highly influenced by any boundaries left over from tonight's storms. Most likely we'll see scattered storms pop up in the afternoon and evening hours. A few of them could become severe. We'll keep you updated if things get "interesting".

Adrian man injured in Johnson County Accident

On 6/19/14 around 4:30am the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Johnson County Sheriffs Deputies responded to a 1 vehicle accident on MO 131 Highway SW 600th Road in Johnson County.

The accident occurred when the 1999 Ford driven by 20 year old Eldon L. Winder of Adrian, Missouri failed to negotiate a curve and traveled off the left side of the roadway striking the ground and overturning.

Mr. Winder was taken to Research Medical Center by Johnson County EMS with moderate injuries. The truck was totaled and towed from the scene by Reeds Auto Body.

Vehicle Accident East Of Butler on H Highway

The Butler Fire Department along with Bates County Sheriffs Deputies and The Missouri State Highway Patrol are in route to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of H and UU Highways East of Butler. 

One vehicle is reportedly in the ditch at this time. Also Unknown injuries at this time. Bates County Live will update this when more information becomes available.

HUME BAPTIST CHURCH VBS

HUME BAPTIST CHURCH VBS is set for the week of June 23-27. Registration from 5:30pm to 6:00pm. Vbs is from 6:00pm to 8:30pm nightly. Family night is the 29th at 6:30pm. WE ALSO NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP..

Cookies Drive-In Cruise Night in Pleasanton KS.

It's almost that time again! Bring out your cars, trucks, bikes, or whatever you want. It's all about fun! We have a youth trophy also, as a nod to those teens who have a car, but are just now getting started on the restoration. Come see your friends, chat about your ride, and eat some great food!

Nevada Speedway: Late Models and Vintage Cars Special this Saturday

LATE MODELS and OUTLAW VINTAGE CARS will join us this Saturday June 21st. Other classes include Mini Stocks, Pure Stocks, USRA B-Mods and USRA Modifieds will also be in action this weekend. Six classes! Please visit www.nevadaspeedway1.com for more information.

Obituary - Thomas A. Endecott

Thomas Endecott

Funeral services for Thomas Endecott will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Mullinax Funeral Home – Drexel Chapel, Drexel, Missouri with Pastor Steven Donnelly officiating. Visitation prior to services from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at the chapel. Burial with U.S. Military Honors in Fort Scott National Cemetery, Fort Scott, Kansas. Contributions are suggested to the Heart of America Ex-POWs. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com. 
 

Thomas A. Endecott departed this life on June 17^th at Olathe Medical Center. Thomas was born in Miami County, Kansas near Drexel, Missouri on January 16, 1921, the son of Thomas W. and Daisy (Bruner) Endecott. He enlisted in the Army Air Force in 1942, and was stationed in England as a gunner on a B-24. His plane was shot down and he became a prisoner of war of the Germans. After returning home he farmed and later was employed by Westinghouse and then Bendix Allied Signal. He retired from Bendix Allied Signal in Kansas City, Missouri in 1986. He was a life member of the Heart of America Ex-Prisoners of War, life member of DAV #2 and American Legion in Louisburg, Kansas and VFW #4347 and was a Commander of the post for two years.

On January 16, 1943 he was married to Delta Joann McBride in Odessa, Texas. He is survived by daughter, Judy (Richard) Best of Marshall, Missouri; two sons, Ronald (Peggy) Endecott of Houston, Texas, and Gary (Darlene) Endecott of Raymore, Missouri. He also leaves behind nine grandchildren: Curtis (Amie) Houchen, Trisha (Scott) McAmis, Lori (Robert) Howard, Lyle Best, Dale (Amy) Endecott, Tamara (Christopher) Seely, Terina (Doug) Platt, Gregory (Jesseka) Endecott, Jeffrey (Melissa) Endecott and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, two brothers, and seven sisters.