Nevada Police Department: Theft Report

The theft of numerous chainsaws and chainsaw blades from a Nevada business was reported to the Nevada Police Department Monday. Captain Casey Crain says the theft apparently happened sometime between 4:00 and 11:39 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at the business in the 1100 block of E. Austin Boulevard. 

Also stolen was a white 2005-model Chevy truck that was found by Vernon County sheriff's deputies outside the city of Nevada. It had been burned. Anyone with information about the thefts is asked to call the Nevada Police Department, 417-448-5100.

UPDATE: Natural Gas Leak On Wix Lane In Butler Unfounded

Around 9:00 am this morning the Butler Fire Department along with Liberty Utilities responded to Wix Lane in South Butler on the report of a strong smell of gas in the area. 

When crews arrived on scene no gas leak was found in the area.

Food Fair Rich Hill: Huge Shipment of Pineapples

Food Fair Rich Hill Pineapples

Food Fair in Rich Hill has just got in a HUGE shipment of PINEAPPLE and we have them priced to sell FAST!! 

Tuesday only, come in and pick up this island favorite for only $1.89 each!! No limit!!

MoDOT/Southwest Road Report for Tuesday, July 29

• Bates County

I-49: One northbound and/or one southbound lane closed in areas between Archie and Rich Hill. Resurfacing.
 

• Henry County 

Southbound Route 13/52 Bridge Replacement Over Truman Lake South of Clinton: TRAFFIC SHIFT: Head-to-head traffic in northbound lanes of Route 13. One lane open in each direction with southbound traffic shifted to one northbound lane. Equipment entering and leaving work areas. Speed limit reduced to 55 mph
Completion: Winter 2014
Route H: One-lane traffic in areas west of Montrose. Laying long patches.

Possible Natural Gas Leak On Wix Lane In Butler

The Butler Fire Department along with Liberty Utilities  is in route to a possible Natural Gas Leak in Butler. The location of this Natural Gas Leak is on Wix Lane on the South side of Butler. Bates County Live will update this when more information becomes available.

Cass County Sheriffs Office: Sobriety Checkpoint

 The Cass County Sheriff's Office will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint during the month of August. 

This special enforcement is designed to make roadways safer and increase public awareness of the hazards of drinking and driving. "By removing intoxicated drivers from the roadways we can decrease the potential for motor vehicle accidents," said Sheriff Dwight Diehl. 

Partial funding for this project comes from a traffic safety grant program administered by the Highway Safety Division of the Missouri Department of Transportation. Normal traffic flow will not be severely interrupted, and delays will be minimal. The patience, cooperation, and understanding of all motorists will help make the highways safer for all drivers and passengers.

UPDATE: FBI to help in investigation of Body Found Near Stockton Lake

STOCKTON, Mo. - A couple on a hike found a body on Sunday afternoon at Crabtree Cove on Stockton Lake.  The body belonged to a man but investigators say they don't know his identity.

The discovery was about 4 p.m.   Cedar County sheriff's deputies and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rangers started investigating but then called the Missouri State Highway Patrol.  The Highway Patrol asked the FBI to investigate the death because the man's body was on federal property.

Cedar County Sheriff Chief Deputy Jason Johnson estimated the body had been there two to three days.  The FBI removed the body about 11:30 p.m. Sunday.  An autopsy is scheduled in Springfield on Tuesday. Bates County Live will update this when more information becomes available.

Weather Update: Cool, Dry Weather Continues

While the unseasonably pleasant temperatures are expected to continue through the week, rain will also continue to elude us through the foreseeable future. Just a few light showers are possible tonight into early Wednesday, and should stay mainly southwest of the KC metro area.