St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: Collins man arrested

Clint Wilkerson

On April 7, Clint Wilkerson, Sr., 43, Collins, was arrested at his residence on two Polk County warrants charging him with a misdemeanor charge of no insurance and an infraction for no seat belt. Total bond is set at $300 cash only. The charges stem from an incident in January and the warrant was issued in March.
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St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: Warrant Arrest

Dustin Silvers

On April 7, Dustin Silvers, 32, Collins, was arrested in Osceola on a Christian County warrant for failing to appear in court on an original charge of non-support-total arrears in excess of 12 monthly payments due under order of support. Bond is set at $1,000 cash only. The charge stems from an incident in January 2014 and the warrant was issued in March.
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Weather Update: Multiple Rounds of Strong- Severe Storms Today

A round of strong to severe storms continues to build eastward this morning; however, we're still expecting the environment to recover this afternoon as a warm front lifts up into the area, supporting a second round of severe weather this afternoon and evening. 

The enhanced risk and 10% tornado risk have shifted just slightly south, but severe weather is still expected mainly from St. Joseph to Kirksville and areas southward.
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Obituary - Bessie Rich

Bessie Rich, of Rich Hill, passed away on Monday, April 6th at her home in Rich Hill. She was 58. Arrangements are under the direction of Heuser Funeral Home in Rich Hill. 

Funeral services are scheduled for 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 9th at the Rich Hill Christian Church with burial in the Green Lawn Cemetery in Rich Hill. 

The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 8th at Heuser Funeral Home. The family suggests contributions to the Santa's Helpers, in care of Heuser Funeral Home.

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Tornado spotted at Nyhart

BATES CO SHERIFF: GROUND ON K HWY AT NYHART. PLEASE TAKE IMMEDIATE COVERAGE. OTHER SOURCES ARE SHOWING ROTATION AND T STORMS CAPABLE PRODUCING TORNADO.

Tornado Warning issued

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for Bates County effective until 10:15 pm, currently the storm is located in the center of the county moving east.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch effective for Bates County

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, Missouri has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch effective for Bates County until 2 a.m. Wednesday Morning.

Mid America Live will update with any and all weather updates.