Weather Update: 5 Day Forecast

We're seeing some incredible rainfall amounts come in this morning from storms that occurred across northern Missouri overnight. Here's a few reports that have come in to the office:

Browning (Sullivan Co) - 10.33"
Kirksville - 9.22"
Linneus - 7.21"
Graham (Nodaway Co) - 6.57"

Let us know how much rain you saw last night.

Fortunately, the heavy rainfall is over across the northern portions of the state, but there will likely be a few lingering showers and storms in central and eastern portions of the state. Much cooler weather will begin to move into the area today with temperatures by Friday only in the 50s and 60s and lows Saturday morning in the 30s and 40s.

Bates County Route BB CLOSED On Sept. 11 for Pipe Replacement‏

Bates County Route BB CLOSED

On Sept. 11 for Pipe Replacement

Where: Bates County Route BB CLOSED between Route 52 and NE1004 Road west of Appleton City. When: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11. What: Road closed to allow crews to replace a deteriorating drain pipe underneath the road. Traffic Impacts: Drivers will have access to driveways on either side of the closing, but will not be able to travel through the work zone.  Drivers are urged to find an alternate route during the closing.  Weather and/or work scheduling conflicts could postpone the project. For more information, call MoDOT at 417-895-7600 or visit modot.org/southwest.

Obituary - James Gregory "Jimmy" Wells

James Gregory "Jimmy" Wells 

Funeral services for James Gregory "Jimmy" Wells of Butler, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2014 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler with Evangelist Bill McLaughlin officiating. Friends may visit after 3 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, September 11-12 at the home of his mother, Patricia Scarvers in Butler. Contributions may be made to the Sickle Cell Foundation. 

James Gregory "Jimmy" Wells, age 51 of Butler, Missouri died Sunday, September 7, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born May 24, 1963 to Clarence Edmond Wells Jr. and Patricia Ann Scarvers. 

Jimmy is survived by his mother, Patricia Scarvers of Butler, Missouri; a son, Jameal Scarvers, three daughters, LaShaunta Scarvers, Erika Scarvers and Marissa Wells; two brothers, Edrick Scarvers Jr. and Damien Wells; a sister, Cathleen Renee Scarvers; and five grandchildren, Dontue, Airmee, Haylee, Adrian and Zahara.

St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: 2 men from Collins Arrested

• On Sept. 9, Lucas Spies, 19, Collins, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on a probation violation for an original charge of burglary-second degree, a class C felony. The warrant was issued on Sept. 4. Bond is set at $689.50 cash only.

• On Sept. 9, Thomas Ostrander, 31, Collins, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on a probation violation for an original charge of driving while intoxicated, a class B misdemeanor. The warrant was issued on June 4. Bond is set at $500 cash only.

St.Clair County Sheriffs Office: Appleton City Man Charged With Class D Felony

Donald Wareham

On Sept. 9, Donald Wareham, 56, Appleton City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with unlawful use of a weapon, a class D felony. The warrant was issued on Sept. 8. Bond is set at $5,000 cash or surety.

The charge stems from an incident on Aug. 20 when St. Clair County deputies responded to Appleton City in reference to a report of a man pulling a gun on a woman and her son. Sheila Prater reported Wareham was yelling at her son and pointed a shotgun at him. Prater explained she walked over to tell Wareham to put it away and he pulled the shotgun on her. During the investigation a loaded shotgun matching the description was located and seized from Wareham.

Obituary - Richard Leon Lawrence

Richard's wishes were to be cremated. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-67-6555) Butler, Missouri. 

Richard Leon Lawrence, age 70 of Butler, Missouri died Friday, September 5, 2014 in Butler. He was born November 17, 1943 to Leonard Leon and Gladys Evelyn McCray Lawrence in Carmen, Oklahoma. 

Richard is survived by two daughters, Angela Lawrence of Harrisonville, Missouri and Amy Rodriguez and husband Ignacio of Whitehall, Montana; one brother, Kenny Lawrence of Butler, Missouri; one sister, Sandra Lawrence of Butler, Missouri; five grandchildren, Alivia Herron, Sierra Herron, Brittaney Lawrence, Isabella Rodriguez and Cadi Rodriguez; nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Leland and Doug.

4-H press release: County 4-H Council Elects New Officers‏

(BUTLER, MO – September 9, 2014) A new slate of officers was elected at the September 8 meeting of the Bates County 4-H Council.  The officers are (front row from left to right): Morgan Bradley, President; Ella Armentrout, Vice-President; (back row) Reba Colin, Treasurer; Allison Jenkins, Secretary; and Harrison Wepener, Reporter.

REMINDER: 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony in Adrian

BATES COUNTY, Mo – Many of us can recall where we were when we heard and saw the horrific events that took place at the New York World Trade Centers, at the Pentagon in Washington DC, and in a Pennsylvania field that morning of September 11th and the shock that followed as those scenes played over and over in our mind.

On September 11th, the Adrian Fire Department will be conducting a remembrance ceremony for those who lost their lives during those brutal attacks on September 11, 2001, causing the deaths of 2,977 people, and the 411 emergency services personnel that lost their lives attempting to fight fires and rescue people.

During this solemn ceremony Veterans, and the brave men and women who are defending our country today will be recognized, as well as remembering those that have lost their lives in the name of freedom.

Freedom is not just a word to those that have served and are serving; it’s a way of life as they fight for your right to live free and with hope for the future.

Lineup for those participating in the procession is 5:30 with a 5:45pm start at 1st and Clark in Adrian. The procession will be on the Business District of Main Street by 6pm.

After the silent procession down Main Street, a program will follow at the Optimist Building and should start between 6:45 and 7pm. You are invited to attend this silent procession down Main Street in Adrian as a community comes together to honor those brave people who lost their lives on September 11th and to recognize that men and women are still losing their lives as they protect our freedom.