Speed limit going up in Missouri?

A bill introduced in the Missouri Legislature could mean a higher speed limit on interstate highways. Some drivers say they'd welcome the "need for speed" but others say the increase wouldn't make much of a difference.

Right now the speed limit on interstates and freeways in rural areas is 70 mph. Rep. Mike Kelly, R - Lamar, wants to increase that by 5 mph.

Kelly says most drivers typically do 75 miles an hour anyway. States like Oklahoma and Kansas already allow drivers to cruise along rural interstates at 75 miles an hour or higher and some drivers, including Mitchell Mumkatchy, think Missouri can handle that increase too.

"I do a lot of travel and they're doing 80, 85 anyway," said Mumkatchy.

Kelly introduced a similar bill last year, but wasn't successful. If he's successful this time, Missouri will be one of 13 states that have increased the speed limit since 2005.

Obituary - Faye Warner

Faye Warner, 87, Harrisonville, Missouri died Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Golden Years in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be 12:00 (noon) Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.The family will receive friends 11:00-12:00 Wednesday at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. A complete obituary will be updated when it becomes available.

Obituary - Betty M. Enos

Betty M. Enos, 87, Adrian, Missouri died Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be held 2:00pm Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at the United Methodist Church, Adrian, Missouri. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00pm Tuesday, January 6 at the United Methodist Church, Adrian, Missouri. Contributions may be made to the Jim and Betty Enos Scholarship Fund. A complete obituary will be added when it becomes available.

Missing dogs in Rich Hill

Missing pets: Last seen at 2p.m. today around the area of 9th and Hickory south east side of Rich hill 2 male Australian shepherds. If you see these dogs please call 660-227-0648.

Obituary - Kenneth “Kenny” Glen McLain

Kenneth “Kenny” Glen McLain, 89, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Friday, January 2, 2015 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. (A complete obituary will be posted when available).

Obituary - Juan Gomez Lara

Juan Gomez Lara, 88, Peculiar, Missouri, died Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 2015 at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar. Burial will be in Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving, Texas. (A complete obituary will be posted when available).

Obituary - Edwin Benjamin Wilkinson

Edwin Benjamin Wilkinson, 94, Lone Jack, Missouri, died Thursday, January 1, 2015 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, Missouri. Masonic Services/Funeral services will be held beginning at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 Tuesday at the Atkinson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lone Jack Cemetery, Lone Jack, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lone Jack Cemetery or to Lone Jack Christian Church. (A complete obituary will be posted when available).

Puppy Found South of Ballard‏

Puppy found one mile south of Ballard on Highway BB. Appears to be a shepherd mix, black with some tan and white. It only looks to be a few months old. It's extremely friendly.

Please call 660-679-6545 to claim.