Combative subject taken in to custody near Drexel

On the night of 06-21-2016 Bates County Deputies and the Missouri Highway Patrol responded to a domestic in progress at 15003 NW CR 14781 Drexel. The Deputies arrived on scene and could hear a male subject located inside the residence yelling. The Deputies removed the male identified as Terry Monterry from the residence. Terry Monterry was very agitated and aggressive toward law enforcement. The victim advised Deputies that Terry Monterry was bipolar and was threatening to kill himself, her and her son.

While Deputies were talking with Terry Monterry outside he refused to let Deputies approach him. Terry Monterry then went back into the residence. Deputies advised Terry he was under arrest, and attempted to cuff him. Terry then tried to punch a Deputy in the face. The Deputy, in an attempt to gain control over the suspect, deployed is tazer. Terry continued to fight with Deputies for a short time until deputies were able to gain control of him and place him in handcuffs. Terry was arrested and transported to the Bates County Jail where he remains on a warrant for:

Resisting/Interfering with arrest for a felony
Assault on Law Enforcement X 3

Bond was set at $50,000.00 Cash Or Surety

As cool as it gets in 1938...

In 1938, the tractor pictured at right was considered more luxurious than most cars going up and down the road.

It featured a cigar lighter, seating for two, windshield wipers and a radio.

Oh, and it's top speed was around 40 mph.

Granted, only 150 such tractors were built by Minneapolis Moline, making the UDLX model shown here quite rare. It had a whopping $2200 price tag, while most other tractors of the day cost around $800. Hence, the UDLX wasn't considered affordable by any means.

Today these highly collectible tractors are worth about $150,000.00. Wow!

If you head out to the Western Missouri Antique Tractor show this weekend, you just might see one as Minneapolis Moline is the featured tractor this year.

The show runs this Friday through Sunday at Frontier Village in Adrian.

See more info here

https://www.facebook.com/Western-Missouri-Antique-Tractor-Machinery-Association-197636860371858/

Butler seeks broadband internet service

The weekly Butler City Council meeting included quite a bit of discussion- including rehab for the southeast corner of the square, and the possibility of getting broadband internet in the city of Butler. 

Read more from 921news.com here: 

http://921news.com/butler-city-council-news-from-june-21st-meeting/

Obituary - William "Bill" Reed

William "Bill" Reed, 80, of Rich Hill, MO, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo. 

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 27 at 10:00 a.m. at the Rich Hill Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 26 from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Heuser Funeral Home.

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.

Copyright 2016 Mid America Live News

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