Drug Bust today in Nevada Missouri

The Nevada Police Department announced on their Facebook page that they currently have two in custody after a search warrant was served in Nevada today. 

Narcotics and possible stolen property have been recovered. 

Mid America Live will update once a press release is approved we will have more information.

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To Whom it may concern: H Highway bridge just East of Butler

Bridge in question on H Highway just East of Butler

To whom it may concern:

The bridge that is 3 miles East of Butler on Highway H that is about to be replaced is of great concern to many Bates County residents. We would like to see the bridge straightened rather than replaced in its current position for these reasons:  

• Its position on a dangerous curve has caused a tremendous number of wrecks resulting in injury and loss of lives. It is extremely dangerous during bad weather. 

• It requires emergency vehicles to reduce their speed around the curves. By straightening the road the old bridge could remain open reducing the inconvenience of detouring and added costs to many Bates County residents. This would also return the bridge to its original position reducing road maintenance. 

Construction on this bridge is scheduled to begin on May 28, 2015. We would appreciate additional community discussion on this issue before the bridge is replaced. Anything you can do to help us with this problem would be greatly appreciated.

We ask that others with similar concerns please make your voices heard by contacting the following:

• State Representative: Patricia.Pike@house.mo.gov 

• Senator: ed.emery@senate.mo.gov

Sincerely, a Concerned Bates County Citizen

Urich man arrested on Felony Board of Probation and Parole Warrant

Andrew W. Mullen

On 5/18/2015 around 1:48 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County arrested 31 year old Andrew W. Mullen of Urich, Missouri.

Mr. Mullen was arrested on 1.) Felony Board of Probation and Parole Warrant - Resisting a officer of the law.

Andrew W. Mullen was booked into the Henry County Jail and placed on No Bond.

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Obituary - Donna Jean Short

Donna Jean Short, 68 of Amoret, MO passed away May 17, 2015 at Willow Lane Nursing Home after a short battle with cancer. A visitation will be held Thursday, May 21st from 1 to 2 pm at the First Baptist Church of Butler. The funeral service will follow at 2 pm, also at the church. Burial will be in Benjamin Cemetery, Amoret, MO. Donations are suggested to the church or to Benjamin Cemetery. Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Donna was born March 4, 1947 in Paola, KS to Edgar and Minnie Leuty. Donna was united in marriage to Jesse Short in August of 1966. She enjoyed spending time with her family, her pets, gardening and attending Hume High School Alumni Reunions. She especially loved shooting fireworks. Donna was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Johnnie Leuty. She is survived by her husband Jesse Short of the home, daughter Julie Ann Bisnett of Eskridge, KS, daughter Karla Short of Butler, MO, grandchildren; Matt, Marilyn, Hailee, and Brenden, and great-grandchildren; Aurora and David. She is also survived by her sister Cynthia Fillpot of Independence, MO, sister Debra Bruner of Mound City, KS, several nieces and nephews, and her little dog Jack.

Obituary - Michael Wayne-William Cox

Michael Wayne - William Cox

Michael Wayne-William Cox, age 13, died as the result of a canoe accident on Saturday, May 16, 2015. He was born at Fort Scott, Kansas on October 4, 2001 the son of Wesley and Patricia Jackson Cox. He had just finished 7th grade in the Pleasanton Jr. High School. He enjoyed playing video games, riding his bike and spending time with his family. He is survived by his parents, Wesley and Patricia, siblings: Heath, Zack, Chelsea, Malcolm and Jayden, paternal grandparents, Bill and Myrt Cox, and maternal grandparents, Bill Jackson and Joyce Pratt.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 22, 2015 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will be in the Pleasanton Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Pleasanton Chapel.

All Contributions are suggested to the Siblings Education Fund. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.

Obituary - Shirley Ellis

Funeral Services for Shirley Ellis, 83 of Joplin, Mo will be held at 11am on Friday, May 22nd at the First Baptist Church of Pleasanton, KS. under the direction of the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory.

Family suggests contributions to The Children’s SPOT of St. Lukes’s and may be sent c/0 Schneider Funeral Home, PO Box t25, Pleasanton, KS 66075. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com

St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: Collins man arrested

Robert Dosier

On May 17, Robert Dosier, 59, Collins, was arrested in St. Clair County on a Polk County warrant charging him with a class A misdemeanor of passing a bad check.

The charge stems from an incident in August 2008. 

The warrant was issued in February 2009. Bond is set at $250 cash only.

Pike awarded Freshman Legislator of the Year for Veterans Issues

Representative Patricia Pike, from Adrian, Mo has been awarded the Freshman Legislator of the Year Award for Veterans Issues, the award is to honor and recognize the efforts of Representative Pike, for her work this year on the Veterans Committee.

“I believe we accomplished a lot this year, both in Committee and in the House of Representatives.” said Representative Pike. “I look forward to next year’s legislative session and working on behalf of Veterans throughout the year.”