White's to celebrate Golden Anniversary

Edward White and Donna Corbin said "I do" on June 24, 1966. The couple has made their home in rural Bates County for the past 50 years and have three children- Michael, Tricia (Good) and Sandy (Hines)

Harrisonville Police looking for Hit and Run Vehicle

The Harrisonville Police Department is currently looking for a Gold in color Volkswagen passenger car with a Kansas Temporary Tag that was involved in a hit and run accident that occurred at Oakland and Garden Drive in Harrisonville yesterday around 11:25am.

The vehicle will have front end damage with slight gray paint transfer and it was said to be occupied by one male, one female and two juveniles.  

If you see this vehicle please call the Harrisonville Police Department at (816) 380-8940.

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Wanted man arrested in Cass County

Christopher T. Fergason

On 6/22/16 around 9:47pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County arrested 44 year old Christopher T. Fergason of Springfield, Missouri.

Mr. Fergason was arrested for 1.) Felony Greene County Probation Violation Warrant 2.) 4- Misdemeanor Polk County Traffic Warrants 3.) Felony Driving While Revoked 4.) Unlawful use of drug paraphernalia 5.) Registration Violation 6.) No Valid Motorcycle Endorsement.

He was transported by Cass County Troopers to the Henry County Jail and placed on no bond. 


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Sheriff's statement goes viral

Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson recently posted on Facebook that in light of recent national violence, he was going to temporarily suspend the charging of fees for citizens of Bates County who would like to receive their concealed carry permit.

And it went from there- from local news sources to Kansas city TV stations, then some of the national news outlets throughout the country.

While making headlines certainly wasn't his intention, in fact he seemed a little humbled by all the attention- Anderson stands behind his offer to provide the classes free of charge.

As you might expect, all classes are full right now, but you can still put your name on the list. The Bates County Sheriff's Office web page and Facebook pages are listed below:

http://www.batescountysheriff.com/ccw.aspx

https://www.facebook.com/BatesCountySheriffsOffice/


Some good reading as the announcement of free classes went viral:

http://conservativetribune.com/sheriff-gives-epic-gift/

http://fox2now.com/2016/06/15/missouri-sheriff-waives-concealed-carry-fees-after-orlando-shooting/

http://www.kshb.com/news/region-missouri/missouri-sheriff-responds-to-orlando-shooting-by-waiving-concealed-carry-fees

Help wanted in Butler

Hoot Owl Heating and Cooling located in Butler is currently looking for a experienced  HVAC Installer.

You may send resume to hootowlheating@gmail.com or you can drop one off at the shop 300 North Lyon Street Butler, Missouri.

One killed in Cass County after being struck by train

Around 2:04 am this morning the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with the Cass County Sheriffs Office responded to Missouri 58 Highway just East of S. Shimel Road on a report of a subject struck by a train.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when 36 year old Tianna Britt of Strasburg, Missouri was walking across the track and stopped on the north side of rail before being struck by a General Electric Train driven by 35 year old Eric A. Duncan of Kansas City, Mo.

Tianna Britt was pronounced dead at the scene around 2:55am by Jackson County Medical Examiner Adam Wilcoxen.

This is Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 27th Fatality accident of 2016.


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Fire rips through Adrian Gas Station

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Around 11:20pm last night the Adrian Fire Department along with mutual aide from the Butler Fire Department and Central Cass Fire Department responded to a structure fire at RC Gas Station formerly known as  Jump Stop or Happy Go Lucky which is located at MO-18 & McCulloh St, in Adrian.

The fire is said to have caused a lot of smoke damage in the building and crews remained on scene several hours.

No one was said to be injured in this fire. 

Mid America Live News will update this when a full press release becomes available from the Adrian Fire Department 

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New Missouri law will require civics test, CPR for high schoolers

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Gov. Jay Nixon signed legislation to require high school students to pass a civics test and learn CPR.

The legislation signed Wednesday requires high schoolers who start ninth grade after July 2017 to pass an exam similar to the U.S. citizenship test.

The measure also creates a pilot program for rating preschools based on quality. Nixon's office says Missouri previously was the only state to ban such a rating system.

Other provisions include mandated dyslexia screening in public schools beginning in fall 2018 and a requirement that public schools give students a chance every day to say the Pledge of Allegiance. Schools now must make time for the pledge once a week.

It also makes private schools eligible to participate in the A+ Scholarship program for community colleges. 


(Copyright 2016 The Associated Press.