Vernon County Sheriffs Office: Death Investigation

Major Case Squad Activated in Vernon County, Missouri.
 
BREAKING: Authorities are investigating a death in rural Vernon County, MO. Sheriff Jason Mosher did confirm that he called out the Southwest Missouri Major Case Squad for assistance Friday afternoon but said he could not give out any other information at this time. Bates County Live will update this when more information becomes available.

Weather Update: Fireworks Forecast

Happy Independence Day everyone! The forecast looks fantastic for any outdoor activities for the remainder of today as well as for fireworks festivities tonight. Expect highs this afternoon in the low to mid 80s with low humidity. Winds will be out of the southeast this afternoon and tonight between 7-12 mph. Tonight sunset will occur at 8:49pm for those whose fireworks shows begin "after dusk". Temperatures around 9pm will be very pleasant in the mid 70s. Skies today and tonight will be partly cloudy with just some scattered high cirrus clouds...perfect for viewing! Enjoy and be safe everyone!!

Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report July 3

• On 7/3/14 The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 26 year old Wesley M. Hays of Pleasanton, Kansas. He was arrested on 1.) DWI-Alcohol-Persistent Offender 2.) Involuntary Manslaughter 3.) Possession of Marijuana 4.) Failed to drive on right half of the roadway. He was life flighted to Mercy in Joplin with Serious Injuries.

Obituary - Robert Cummins

Robert Cummins 83, Harrisonville, Missouri died Friday, July 4, 2014 at his home in Harrisonville. Funeral services are pending at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Service times and the obituary will be added to our website when it becomes available.

Obituary - Patricia J. “Patti Jo” Stuart

Patricia J. “Patti Jo” Stuart

   
Graveside Memorial Services for Patricia Stuart will be 11:00 AM Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Belton Cemetery in Belton, Missouri with Greg D. Mullinax officiating. There is no visitation. Services will also memorialize Patricia’s late husband, Kenneth Stuart, and U.S. Military Honors will be conferred on his behalf. Memorial contributions are suggested to Susan G. Komen Foundation (Breast Cancer). Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009).

Patricia J. “Patti Jo” Stuart, 73 of Butler, Missouri passed away July 3, 2014 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri. She was born June 21, 1941 in Kansas City, Missouri to Harold and Clariece (Smith) Adams.

Patti Jo was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth L. Stuart; and brothers Chick Adams and Jim Adams, as well as a sister, Roxie Adams.

She is survived by her children; son Mike Stuart and wife Julie, with grandchildren Marc, David, Thomas, Becky, Danny, and Katie, and great-grandchildren Bailey, Keller, Harper, and Nora; son Kenny Stuart, with grandchildren Kenneth and Samuel; daughter Christina Wright and husband Steve, with grandchildren Ryan and Hailey; and daughter Maggie Stuart, with grandchildren Karly, TJ and Kenny.

Patti Jo will be remembered as a good wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will surely be missed

Flags At Half Mast For Berry

In memory of Larry Berry who was killed last night in a auto accident. The presiding commissioner Donna Gregory is requesting flags to put at half mast.

Hume Man Killed In Fatality Accident

Around 10:15pm last night The Missouri State Highway Patrol assisted by Hume First Responders, Bates County Sheriffs Deputies, Life Flight Eagle and The Rich Hill Fire Department all responded to a 2 vehicle head fatality accident on collision on A Highway just south of County Road 14267.

The accident occurred when the 1995 GMC Sierra driven by 25 year old Wesley M. Hays of Pleasanton, Kansas was traveling Southbound when he crossed the centerline of the roadway and struck the Northbound 2005 Ford Taurus driven by 65 year old Larry L. Berry of Hume, Missouri head on.

Wesley M. Hays was transported by Life Flight Eagle to Mercy Hospital in Joplin with Serious injuries. Larry L. Berry was transported to Mercy Hospital in Ft. Scott, Kansas by Bates County EMS were he was pronounced dead at 23:56 hours. A passenger in the Berry vehicle 20 year old Robert C. Berry of Hume, Missouri was treated at the scene by Bates County EMS for minor injuries. Both vehicles was totaled and towed from the scene by Gilkey's Tow of Rich Hill, Mo

Bates County Sheriffs Office: Stolen Cattle

On 07-03-2014 around 730 this morning a Bates County farmer, located just outside of Butler, two miles south of 52 highway  on K highway, checked on his cattle and found them all to be present.  A few hours later the same farmer noticed his cows had been moved and herded into his corral with the gate shut. 

The Sheriff’s Office believes that someone herded the cattle into the corral, with the intent to return and steal the cattle at a later time.The Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in watching their neighborhoods to observe suspicious activity.  If you observe activity that you find unusual then please contact the Sheriff’s Office and we will send a deputy to identify the party’s involved.  

Observant neighbors are the most important tool when it comes to preventing crimes like Burglary and thefts.  As we are seeing cattle prices reach historically high prices, law enforcement has begun to see cattle thefts on the rise.  

If you have any information about this please contact the Bates County Sheriff’s Office at 660-679-3232