Nevada Police Department Investigate phone scam

Nevada Police Department investigators have been investigating a Phone Scam. Nevada PD Officials say, they have received several calls from area residents reporting a call from an individual claiming to be an IRS Agent. The caller claims that the victim has delinquent tax payments and, if no corrective action is taken, a federal arrest warrant will be issued. These calls are bogus and the resident should be cautious to avoid becoming victim. The caller will often include the threat of federal civil action against them. Citizens who are contacted by the scammers should not provide any personal information to the caller. If you are contacted, Nevada PD encourages you to document the time and the phone number of the call. You are also encouraged to contact your local law enforcement officals if you have any information that would be helpful to combat the crime.

UPDATE on Hockett family after accident‏

Mid America Live has been contacted by the Hockett Family and we are happy to announce that Pat the dog who ran away after a accident on 18 Highway back on 12/29/14 has been brought home safely by a neighbor. She is a little thin but is expected to be just fine.

We also received a update on Buford Hockett who was life flighted from the scene of the accident. He is heading in today for surgery and was alert before the surgery. 

Please keep the Hockett Family in your prayers.

Butler man arrested on 4 Felony Warrants

John R. Lewis

On 1/9/14 around 11:20 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 27 year old John R. Lewis of Butler, Missouri. 

He was arrested on 1.) Felony Bates County Warrant 2.) Felony Cass County Warrant 3.) 2 Felony Vernon County Warrants. 

Mr. Lewis was booked into the Bates County Jail and placed on a no bond hold.

Obituary - Judy N. Lybarger

Funeral services for Judy N. Lybarger will be 3 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 2015 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Bill Mathis officiating. Visitation will be prior to services from 2-3 p.m. Sunday at the chapel. Cremation to follow services. 

Judy Nayrene Lybarger, age 62 of Foster, Missouri died Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born August 15, 1952 to Randall Frank and Virgie Elizabeth Campbell Osborn in Michigan City, Indiana.

Judy is survived by her husband, Ron Lybarger of Foster, Missouri; three sons, Robert Brewster Jr. and wife Krista of Adrian, Missouri, Raymand Harvey Jr. of Charleston, Missouri and Jeremiah Harvey and wife Maeze of Beebe, Arkansas; a daughter, Stacey Maher and husband Jason of Adrian, Missouri; a stepson, Dr. Ronald D. Lybarger and wife Kim of Lawrence, Kansas; two stepdaughters, Gloria Williams and husband Jack of Topeka, Kansas and Cynthia Norris and husband Chuck of Topeka, Kansas; three brothers; 1 sister; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents

Manhunt ongoing in Jasper County

Sean McDaniels

JASPER COUNTY, MISSOURI - On 1-7-2015, Jasper County Sheriff's Office was in pursuit with Sean McDaniels, 31, of Joplin, when he wrecked near Emerald Rd and the Kansas State line. McDaniels has warrants for his arrest for probation violations and is considered dangerous. 

McDaniels was possibly last seen on foot near the Fox Run area in the northwest area of Jasper County. He has been convicted of controlled substance and resisting arrest. He has a failure to appear warrant on controlled substance charge.

If anyone knows his location please call the Jasper County Sheriff's Office Dispatch 417-359-9100 or their local law enforcement agency.

Obituary - Lillian H. Whinnery

Lillian H. Whinnery, 89 of Butler, Missouri passed away January 8, 2015 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, January 12, 2015 at Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler. Visitation will be prior to services from 1-2 pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Benjamin Cemetery near Amoret, Missouri. Contributions are suggested to the Ohio Street United Methodist Church in Butler. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Lillian H. Whinnery was born in Foster, Missouri on January 6, 1926 to Floyd S. and Opal (Briscoe) Darr. She attended school at Foster and Rich Hill, graduating in 1944. She worked during WWII at Pratt & Whitney Defense Plant. She was employed at H.D. Lee in Kansas City and Richland for forty years. Lillian married Chester Whinnery in 1956. Her last years were spent living at Heartland of Willow Lane nursing facility.

Her parents and her husband preceded her in death. Two brothers, Doyle and Floyd E., and two sisters, Lois and Lela, also preceded her in death. She is survived by her youngest brother, William Darr and wife Linda, and eight nieces and nephews.

Obituary - Mary Beth Brummett

Mary Beth Brummett, 51, Archie, Missouri, died Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville, Missouri. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri with visitation from 1:00-3:00. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mary Brummett Memorial Fund, c/o Atkinson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 325, Adrian, MO 64720.

Butler High School January Bulletin

Your not going to want to miss out! There are several events, sports going on at the Butler High School.

January 2015 Schedule

Fri, Jan 9
Josten – Class Ring Orders $50 deposit
BEAR Time – Class Meetings

Sat, Jan 10
Butler Invitational Wrestling 10:00
Speech Contest @ Lexington bus 6:00 a.m.

Tues, Jan 13
Vision Screenings Grades 7,9,11 starting at 8:00
JVG/JVB/VG/VB Basketball @ Heritage 4:30

Wed, Jan 14
JV/V Wrestling @ St Joe/ Lafayette
Financial Aid Meeting 6:30
Gold Card Early Out