Vernon County Sheriffs Office Sex Offender Notification

Clayton Douglas Ledbetter

The Vernon County Sheriffs Office sent out a Nixle to make the public aware that registered sex offender Clayton Douglas Ledbetter (6/24/ 87) has moved from a residence located at  227 N Elm Street Nevada, Missouri to a new residence in Denver Colorado.

Mr. Ledbetter was convicted in Saline County, Kansas 03/15/05.

He was convicted of 1.) Criminal Sodomy male 12 years old  2.)Aggravated Criminal Sodomy male 12-13 years old 3.) Indecent Liberties with a 15 year old male. 

View the Missouri Sex Offender Registry Here:
 https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/CJ38/OffenderDetails?page=0&column=name&id=63301326

Nevada man injured in Bates County crash

On 7/5/16 around 8:11pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County responded to a two vehicle accident in the Southbound lanes of I-49 at Mile Marker 119 South of Rich Hill.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1996 Dodge Ram driven by 60 year old Randall R. Brooks of Nevada Missouri was merging onto I-49 and was struck in the rear by a 2015 Dodge Ram driven by 20 year old Jacob D. Ward of Belton, Missouri.

Mr. Brooks sustained moderate injuries in this accident and he was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital by ambulance.

Both vehicle received moderate damages but no tow was needed.



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Updated Obituary - Elva "Ed" Edward Holden

Elva Edward Holden

Elva Edward Holden age 89 of Amsterdam, Missouri was struck and killed by a vehicle just East of Amsterdam on Sunday, July 3rd, 2016.

Mr. Holden was born on January 13th, 1927 and was a very humble a sweet man.

Funeral services for Mr. Holden will be Thursday July 7th, 2016, at Schneider Funeral Homes & Crematory, LaCygne, Kansas Chapel from 9:00am - 10:00am with burial to follow at Fort Scott National Cemetery located at 900 E. National Fort Scott, KS 66701.

A full obituary will be posted when it's made available to us from the Schneider Funeral Home.

Obituary - James Herman "Bud" Tiehen

James Herman "Bud" Tiehen

James Herman "Bud" Tiehen, 76, of Linn Valley, Kansas died on July 4, 2016 at his home following a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. James was born June 19, 1940 in Sabetha, Kansas to George Herman and Eva (Boggess) Tiehen. He graduated from Salem High School, Salem, Nebraska with the class of 1959. On March 26, 1960 he married Mary Ellen Fouraker in Topeka, Kansas. James was an engineer, working for Southwestern Bell, Lucent, and as a contractor for the FAA. James and Mary lived in Lenexa for 28 years before moving to Linn Valley in 1999 where James became actively involved in the community. James never knew a stranger and greatly enjoyed visiting with those in the community and especially his coffee club friends. James could almost always be found outside where he enjoyed doing yard work, boating, or taking kids for hay rides around Linn Valley. James' greatest joys in life were spending time with his grandkids and his dog, Endo. James was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Kenneth Timberlake; and a special uncle and aunt who were like another set of parents, Merl and Maxine Boggess. In addition to his wife, Mary, of the home, James is survived by three daughters and their husbands, Dawn and Edward Wake, Olathe, KS, Deborah and Matt Smith, Ozark, MO, and Cynthia and Oliver Rokoff, Portland, OR; sister, Aminda Seagrave and husband Walter, and sister-in-law, Karen Timberlake all of Tucson, AZ; seven grandchildren, Josh, Erin, Justin, Lindsey, Jamie, Lyla, and Sylvie; four great-grandchildren, Kameron, Quinn, Jackson, and Roman; and an extra special cousin with whom he was raised, Carl "Pete" Larsen, Auburn, NE.
The funeral for James will be at 11:00 am on Friday, July 8, 2016 at Linn Valley Community Church. Burial will follow in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 9501 W. 159th Street, Overland Park, KS. The family will receive friends at the church from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday, July 7. The family suggests contributions to the donor's choice. Donations may be sent in care of Schneider Funeral Home, PO Box 304, La Cygne, KS 66040. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home, La Cygne Chapel.

Breaking News Update: Stolen vehicle from Butler found in Benton County

Around 9pm last night the Benton County Sheriffs Office found the 1970 green in color ford truck that was stolen yesterday 7/5/16 from the Butler Radio Station on East Nursery Street.

The vehicle was said to have been found along the side of the roadway and was still running when it was found.

If you have information on who might have taken this vehicle please contact the Bates County Sheriffs Office at 660-679-3232 or the Butler Police Department 660-679-3161.

View Original Story Here:
http://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2016/07/stolen-vehicle-in-butler.html 


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Real - Time Weather Update 8:30am

From the desk of Butler Fire Chief Jim Henry

The City of Butler Emergency Management Agency will conduct a test of the outdoor warning sirens tomorrow, 7/6/2016, at 10:00 A.M.. 

In the event of severe weather threat the test will be cancelled.

Bates County Circuit Court News 6/22 - 7/5 - 2016

• Dylan R Allison v Melissa R Xanders, Dissolution of Marriage granted.

• St v Harley Lumpkins, I: Felony murder, guilty plea-sentenced to 25 years in MDOC; II: Felony burglary, guilty plea—sentenced to 10 years in MDOC; III: Felony unlawful use of a weapon-knife, guilty plea—sentenced to 4 years in MDOC; IV: Felony armed criminal action, guilty plea—sentenced to 25 years in MDOC; V: Felony endangering welfare of child, dismissed; VI: Felony endangering welfare of child, dismissed.

• Kenyon E Diehl v Dawn Michelle Terry-Diehl, Dissolution of Marriage granted.

• Heather R Burkhart v Kristopher M Collins, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.