Weather Update: Accumulating Snowfall on the way

Snow is currently falling over portions of Nebraska and Iowa, and we anticipate snow to move into northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas later this morning. The highest snowfall totals, 2-3" with locally higher amounts, are expected north of Interstate 70. 

Gusty winds will result in some blowing snow and reduced visibilities at times. Use extra caution while driving; we wish you safe travels.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report: Florida man Arrested

On 2/3/15 around 2:55 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 34 year old Jeremy L. Moffett of Pace, Florida. 

He was arrested on 1.) Felony possession of Marijuana 2.) Unlawful use of drug paraphernalia 3.) Following to closely.

Mr. Moffett was booked into the Bates County Jail and later released. 

Obituary - David Earl Reiman

David Earl Reiman, 80, Adrian, Missouri, died Monday, February 2. 2015 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. with Masonic services at 2:00 p.m. and funeral services to follow, on Friday, February 6, 2015, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Archie, Missouri. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. (A complete obituary will be posted when available).

Obituary - Kenneth Cantrell

Kenneth Cantrell, 60, formerly of Butler, Missouri passed away February 3, 2015 at Bothwell Regional Hospital in Sedalia, Missouri. Cremation, with no public services planned at this time. Arrangements under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler, Missouri. Messages of condolence for the family may be left atwww.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Kenneth Cantrell was born May 19, 1954 in Hays, Kansas, son of Kenneth and Eunice (Basgall) Cantrell. Kenneth was a graduate of Miami High School and later attended a trade school for welding. He was a career boilermaker and welder.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Paula; a step-father, Howard Wasinger; and one brother, Dale Cantrell. He is survived by his mother, Eunice Wasinger; a sister, Janelle Hinds, and one niece, Dusk Cantrell.

UPDATED OBITUARY - Dorothy “Maxine” Wormsley

Dorothy “Maxine” Wormsley

Dorothy “Maxine” Wormsley, 92, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 5, 2015 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, with burial in Orient Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Atkinson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.

Maxine was born November 17, 1922 near Stet, Missouri, the daughter of Buford Allen and Fannie Lena Eve (Forson) Hale. She married Fred Wormsley on July 3, 1939 in Richmond, Missouri. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Harrisonville and a member of the Rodman Homemakers Club, until it disbanded.

Maxine was a stay-at-home mom to her six children. She was also “Nanny” to Sabrina Greenwell and “Little Bill” Dickey, after all of her children were grown and married. They were like her own grandchildren. Maxine was an excellent seamstress. She made a lot of clothes for her five daughters and sewed for others as well. While at club meetings, she made several lap robes for nursing homes and the hospital.

Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Fred on August 26, 1988, her daughter and son-in-law, Sonna and Danny Ousterhout and a grandson, Jerry Ousterhout, brother, Bill Hale, sisters, Maurine Cain, Betty Cooley and Jeanie Paul. She is survived by one son, Richard Wormsley (Chang Su), Warrensburg, Missouri; three daughters, Sandra Young (Wayne), Sharon Bell (Eugene), Dorothy Young (Fred), and Joyce Brigham, all of Harrisonville, Missouri; a sister-in-law, Marilyn Hale, Harrisonville; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

Obituary - Betty L. Hurt

Betty L. Hurt, 86 of Butler, Missouri passed away February 3, 2015 at Heartland of Willow Lane in Butler. Graveside funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler with Greg D. Mullinax officiating. Visitation will be prior to services from 10 – 11 AM at Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler. Contributions in memory of Betty are suggested to Relay For Life, and are being received at the funeral home. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Betty Lorene (LaFever) Hurt was born June 5, 1928 in Butler, Missouri, the only child of Perry and Freda LaFever. She attended school in Butler and was a graduate of Butler High School. She was united in marriage to Raymond Hurt on February 13, 1988. Betty was a homemaker who worked for a time in childcare as well as housekeeping.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Ray. She is survived by a cousin, Fred LaFever, as well as other relatives.

Weather Update: Much warmer today - Snow expected tomorrow

To the delight of snow enthusiasts, snowfall remains in the forecast for Wednesday. Amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected, with the greatest accumulations over far NW Missouri and extreme NE Kansas. Snow is expected to start during the morning hours across NW Missouri and spread southeastward through the day. 

Today will be much warmer than yesterday, so soak up the sunshine before the cold and snow arrive tomorrow.

Youth Center Closed Today

The Youth Center at the Old Butler High School will be closed today, no services will be provided.