UPDATE: Large hay bale fire Northeast of Adrian

Around 8:50 p.m. the Adrian Fire Department with assistance from the Butler Fire Department, Creighton Fire Department, Garden City Fire Department, Urich Fire Department and the Bates County Sheriffs Office all responded to a fire involving approximately 50 large round bales of hay.

The location of this fire was East of Adrian to Z Highway then North on Z Highway until it turns to gravel on the East side of the roadway. The cause of this fire was accidental in nature and fire crews were on scene until 12:25 a.m. bcl420

St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: Sheldon woman arrested

On Feb. 25, Natasha Enochs, 32, Sheldon, was arrested in Roscoe on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on an original misdemeanor charge of stealing motor fuel. The warrant was issued on Feb. 9 and stems from an incident on Sept. 26, 2013. Bond is set at $216 cash only. Enochs was also arrested on a warrant from Vernon County charging her with a class C felony of theft/stealing. 

The warrant was issued on December 9, 2014 and stems from an incident in November 2014. Bond is set at $5,000 cash or surety.

St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: Arrest warrant issued

Brad Larson

On Feb. 25, a St. Clair County warrant was issued for Brad Larson, 56, Wichita, Ks., for failing to appear in court on two class C felony charges of passing a bad check. The charges stem from incidents on February 12-13, 2013. Bond is set at $2,500 cash only. 

Sheriff Keeler urges those with any information concerning Larson's location to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line, 417-646-5832, or email to tips@scsomo.org

Archie Gun Show This Weekend

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REMINDER: Movie Matinee in Butler

BUTLER, Mo - It’s time for a movie. You are invited to a Movie Matinee in the Old Butler High School Gym on Sunday, March 1st beginning at 2pm.

The Butler Parks and Recreation Department and the Vision Committee are joining forces for an afternoon of fun watching a good movie, Space Jam with Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny. You can’t have a movie without popcorn and a drink, and the combo will be on sale for you to purchase for just $2 to enjoy.

Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Come out and have a fun filled afternoon watching a good movie with friends.
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Large hay bale fire East of Adrian

The Adrian Fire Department along mutual aid from several other fire departments are on scene of approximately 50 large hay bales that are fully engulfed in flames.

The location of this fire is off of Z highway East of Adrian. No structures are in danger at this time. Mid America Live will update this when more information becomes available from the Adrian Fire Department.
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Obituary - Charles Hunter Reeves II

Charles Hunter Reeves II, age 43, resident of Fort Scott, Kansas, died Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott. He was born May 22, 1971, in Groton, Connecticut, the son of Dr. Charles Stewart Reeves and Harriett Carr Reeves. He graduated from Fort Scott High School with the class of 1989. He worked for K & K Auto Parts from 1989 until 1999. He then worked as a custodian for USD234 from 1999 until 2014. He married Talitha Ann Brown on April 1, 1995, in Fort Scott. Hunter enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was an avid classic movie buff, often quoting famous lines. His favorite was John Wayne. He was blessed with many wonderful friends and possessed a great sense of humor. He loved spending time with his family. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include his wife Tally of the home; two daughters, Hannah Jo Ann Reeves and Emmah Mae Reeves; two sons, Hunter Michael Patrick Reeves and Hollis Fulton Reeves; his parents Dr. Stewart and Harriett Reeves, Fort Scott; sister, Catherine Reeves and husband Joe Kilanoski, Denver, Colorado; father and mother-in-law, Mike and Vicki Brown, Fort Scott; brother-in-law, Kyle Brown and wife Jamie, Fort Scott; and two nieces, Graycyn and Kinsley Brown. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Dorothy Carr and Charles and Mae Reeves.

Rev. Jared Witt will conduct funeral services at 10:30 AM Monday, March 2nd, at the First Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:00 Sunday afternoon at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Reeves Children’s College Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kansas 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online celebration wall at cheneywitt.com.