UPDATE: Flue Fire this morning in Rich Hill

On 12/16/2014 at approx 9:19 am, the Rich Hill Fire Dept was dispatched to 209 W Olive for a flue fire. Upon arrival, fire crews quickly extinguished the flue fire and checked for extension of fire in the attic. It was called under control by 9:41 am and units were cleared from the scene by 9:46 am.

Koehn's Bakery of Butler Christmas Ad

Lowry City man arrested in Bates County

Harry Clark Latier

Harry Clark Latier a white male (DOB 10-11-1961) of Lowry City, MO was arrested for possession of approximately 29 grams of marijuana. Latier was booked into the Bates County Jail and later released.

Schell City woman arrested on Cass County Warrants

Amber Black

Amber Black a white female (DOB 03-09-1992) of Shell City, MO was arrested for an outstanding Cass county warrant for passing bad checks. The bond was set at $1,000.00 cash only.

New Doctor in Osceola

Robert M. Ford Jr., M.D.

(BOLIVAR, MO) -- Citizens Memorial Hospital announces the appointment of Robert M. Ford Jr., M.D., to the CMH medical staff. Dr. Ford will join the CMH Osceola Medical Center and Walk-In Clinic on Jan. 12, 2015.

Dr. Ford attended medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine, and completed his residency at Anderson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Ford previously worked for Mercy Clinics in Republic and Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Mo. He also has practiced family medicine in Arkansas and North Carolina. Dr. Ford is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Specializing in family medicine, Dr. Ford has expertise in the management of diabetes and lipids. His practice includes complete family care including well care for all ages, skin biopsies, lesions, joint injections, immunizations, geriatric medicine, gynecologic care, and disease management.

Dr. Ford joins John Jonikas, D.O., Scott Dennis, PA-C, and Donna Griffin, MSW, LCSW, at the CMH Osceola Medical Center and Walk-In Clinic. He is accepting new patients. To make an appointment with Dr. Ford or for more information about the services offered at CMH Osceola Medical Center, call 417-646-5075.

Heating Your Home may be cheaper

Energy experts say the cost to heat your home is dropping. Just like you pay less to fill up your car, you also should pay less to stay warm.

More than half of Missourians use either natural gas or propane to heat their homes.

Propane is around $1.90 a gallon around the state, and dropping in many places.

Last year, it was nearly $5 a gallon, the highest propane had ever been.Those on natural gas should also have smaller bills.

Experts say a mild winter so far and the cheaper cost to transport such heat is setting us all up for a winning winter.

Obituary - Fred W. Viar

Fred W. Viar, 83, Lee's Summit, Missouri, formerly of Harrisonville, died Monday, December 15, 2014 at his home in Lee's Summit. Funeral services will be 11:00am Friday, December 19, 2014 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Harrisonville. The family will receive friends 10:00-11:00am Friday at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. A complete obituary will be provided when available.

Weather Update: Looking at the next 5 days

Colder temperatures will prevail through the end of the week with highs generally in the 30's. There is a good chance for light snow Wednesday night through early Thursday morning. At this time, minor accumulations look likely over eastern Kansas and western Missouri from Wednesday night through early Thursday morning. Another system will move south of the area Friday and may bring a wintry mix to areas south of I-70.