Nevada Fugitive arrested after brief foot chase

Larry Fenton Sr.

A Nevada fugitive has been arrested by Nevada Police Department. Nevada Police Department Officials say, 50 year old Larry Fenton, Sr. has been taken into custody. Officials say, Fenton was spotted by Nevada Police during an investigative surveillance operation on Tuesday. 

As Detectives approached, Fenton fled the area on foot. Detectives were able to locate him after a brief foot chase, taking him into custody without incident. 

Fenton was wanted as a fugitive probation and parole absconder. He is being held in the Vernon County Jail, with no bond as an absconder.

Nevada man arrested on assault charges

Raymond McBride

A Nevada man has been arrested on assault charges. Nevada Police Department Officials say, they have concluded the investigation into an assault case that occurred in the 400 block of North Elm in Nevada. Officials say, on Sunday, Officers were dispatched to a report of an alleged stabbing on the street. Reports indicate the victim was allegedly stabbed in the side during a personal dispute, that led to violence. 

The victim was treated by medical personnel, and later released from a local hospital. Officials say, Police Detectives developed investigative leads which led to the arrest of the suspect.

Detectives took 38 year old Raymond McBride into custody without incident. McBride is charged with the class B felony of assault in the 1st degree and the class D felony of unlawful use of a weapon. He is being held in the Vernon County Jail. Bond has been set at $50,000.00 cash or surety

Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report: Butler man arrested

On 4/15/15 around 10:25 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 33 year old Buford A. Turner of Butler, Missouri.

Mr. Turner was arrested for 1.) Driving while intoxicated 2.) Driving while suspended. 

He was taken to The Bates County Memorial Hospital and later released.

Butler High School Vocal Music Department presents: Kaleidoscope 2015

Butler High School Vocal Music Department presents:

• KALEIDOSCOPE 2015 "MOVIE MAGIC" 

• April 27th at 7:00 pm in the High School Auditorium

• Tickets are $4 and can be purchased from a Choir Member or at the door.

Everyone is welcome to attend this great event.

Nevada Police Department: Burglary Investigation Complete

Lavern S Hill Jr.

The Nevada Police Department would like to announce that we have concluded an investigation of a burglary case that occurred in the area of the 1200 block of N. Elm St. on April 9th, 2015. A report was received by police alleging that a known Probation and Parole absconder had unlawfully entered the home of a former domestic partner, holding her against her will and threatening injury. The victim was able to escape the confinement of the residence, running to a neighbor's home and the neighbor assisted in calling Nevada Police.

Multiple patrol officers and detectives responded to the scene to find that the suspect had fled the scene to avoid police contact. The suspect was identified as 44 year old, Lavern S Hill Jr.

Investigators from the Nevada Police Dept, and the VCSO began developing investigative leads in hopes to affect an arrest. All regional law enforcement agencies were notified of the suspects fugitive status on April 14th.

Hill was taken into custody by Cedar County law enforcement. He has since been returned to the Vernon County Jail where he is being held without bond on the parole violation. The Vernon County Associate Circuit Court has also filed charges for Burglary, and False Imprisonment, and Property Damage.

Citizens are encouraged to contact the Nevada Police Dept. if they have any information that would help combat crime.

For questions regarding crime prevention techniques or to start a Neighborhood Watch Program, contact the Nevada Police Department at 417-448-5100.

To report criminal activities call the dispatch center at 417-448-2710 or use the Tips Hotline at 417-448-5117. All information will be kept confidential.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report: Nevada woman arrested

Quanniece S. Johnson

On 4/14/15 around 3:30 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 24 year old Quanniece S. Johnson of Nevada, Missouri.

She was arrested on 1.) Misdemeanor Jefferson County Warrant. 

She was booked into the Bates County Jail and her current status is listed as bond able.

Beech-Nut baby food recalled because it may contain pieces of glass

NEW YORK — Baby food made by a New York company and sold nationwide is being recalled because the jars may be contaminated by tiny shards of glass, the company said.

A customer called Beech-Nut Nutrition to say they found a small piece of glass in a jar of Stage 2 Beech-Nut Classics, alerting the company to the problem.

Beech-Nut Nutrition, based in Amsterdam, N.Y., said it has received at least one report of an oral injury connected to the food.

“Outside of this single report, we have no indication that any other jar of our Classics Stage 2 Sweet Potato & Chicken is affected, but as a company of parents and families we are acting with an abundance of caution,” the company said in a statement.

The recall includes 4-ounce jars of Stage 2 Beech-Nut Classics sweet potato and chicken produced on Dec. 12, 2014, and marked with the product numbers 12395750815 through 12395750821, the company said.

The jars are emblazoned by the establishment number “P-68A” inside the USDA mark of inspection and they expire in December 2016. Those jars of food are meant for kids 6 months and older.

Anyone who bought an affected jar of baby food can bring it to the store where they bought it for a refund or replacement, the company said.

Customers can call Beech-Nut’s consumer hotline at 866-674-4446 with any questions.

Courtesy of Fox 4 KC

Obituary - Thomas "Tom" Barnes

Thomas "Tom" Barnes, formerly of Butler, passed away on Monday, April 13th at his home in Lee's Summit. He was 66. Arrangements are under the direction of Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City. 

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on Friday, April 17th at the Hume Christian Church with burial to follow in the Underwood Cemetery in Hume. 

Friends may call from now until the hour of the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hume Cemetery Association or a charity of the donors choice, in care of Hill & Son Funeral Home.