Updated Obituary - Dominick Andrews

Dominick Andrews

Dominick Andrews age 11 of Archie, Missouri departed this life Monday, April 25, 2016.

He is survived by his parents, Chad and Jamie Andrews, a brother, Christian Michael Andrews, two sisters, Mollie Grace Andrews, Lexie Denniece Andrews all of the home; paternal grandmother, Donna Andrews, Peculiar, Missouri; maternal grandparents, Jim and Molly Schieber, Archie, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.

Cremation. A Celebration of Life Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, April 29, 2016 at the Archie High School Gym, 302 W. State Route A, Archie, Missouri.

Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Arrangements are under the care of Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

A complete obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

Update: Mechanical problems cause semi truck fire in Walmart Parking lot

fire crews on scene of truck fire this morning

On Wednesday, April 27 at approximately 5:10 A.M., the Butler Fire Department responded to the parking lot of

Wal-Mart, 400 S. Fran, for a report of a tractor-trailer unit on fire.

On arrival, heavy fire involvement was found in the tractor portion of the unit, located on the northeast corner of the parking lot.. The driver was out of the vehicle on our arrival.

The fire was extinguished with heavy fire damage. The trailer was loaded with plastic products. There was no extension of the fire to the trailer.

The fire was under control at approximately 5:26 A.M., with the last unit leaving the scene at approximately 6:23 A.M..

Cause of the fire appears to have been from a mechanical problem. The driver in the sleeper and stated he heard a popping noise, which woke him up, and upon investigation found fire in the engine compartment.

There were no injuries.

Obituary - Evelyn Mae Johnson

Evelyn Mae Johnson, 84, Freeman, Missouri, died Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 29, 2016 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, with visitation from 10:00-11:00. Burial will be in Freeman Cemetery.

(A complete obituary will be posted when available).

Attention young ladies...

City of Archie without power

The city of Archie, Mo has been without electrical power since around 10:45 last night, as storms apparently damaged an electrical sub station near Austin.

According to the KCPL web site, crews have been dispatched and repairs are anticipated today.

Mid America Live will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Ford recalls 202K pickups, SUVs, cars to fix transmissions

DETROIT (AP) - Ford is recalling nearly 202,000 pickup trucks, SUVs and cars in North America because the automatic transmissions can suddenly downshift to first gear.

The recall covers the 2011 and 2012 F-150 and the 2012 Expedition, Mustang and Lincoln Navigator. Ford says a speed sensor can force vehicles into a downshift.

The company says the problem has caused three crashes but no injuries.

Dealers will inspect the sensors. If they find no trouble codes, they'll update software. If trouble codes are present they'll replace parts.

The company also is recalling over 81,000 Explorer SUVs to fix a rear suspension problem that can cause loss of steering control. That recall covers SUVs from 2014 and 2015. Suspension links could fracture due to poor welds.

Dealers will replace the links.

Copyright 2016 The Associated Press.

Bates County Conservation Agent, Don Tiller Honored in Jeff City Missouri

(pictured left to right): Tom Draper, Deputy Director of the MO Department of Conservation, Agent Don Tiller, wife Gail Tiller, Representative Patricia Pike, and Larry Yamnitz, Protection Division Chief of the Mo Department of Conservation.

Bates County Conservation Agent, Don Tiller, was honored in the Missouri House of Representatives, April 25, 2016. State Representative, Patricia Pike, introduced Agent Tiller on the House Floor and presented him with a House Resolution recognizing his selection as Missouri Department of Conservation’s 2016 Outstanding Missouri Conservation Agent.

On July 1, 2016, Don Tiller will celebrate twenty-nine years of being a Missouri Conservation Agent in Bates County. Representative Pike commented, "Agent Tiller has been a dedicated Agent through the years. He has been active in resource law enforcement, conservation preservation, and working with youth and fair programs, to name just a few of his activities. It was an honor to recognize him for this very special distinction."

Drug take back in Bates County

On Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Bates County Health Center in cooperation with Butler Police Department and the DEA will give the public an opportunity to dispose of their unused or expired medication for safe disposal.

The TakeBack location is at Bates County Health Center at 501 N. Orange in Butler using the back door on the NE corner of the building.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue that we are pleased to be a part of for our community.