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Search is on this hour for bank robber in Warrensburg

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On 08/25/2016, at approximately 2:15 p.m., the subject pictured in this post entered UMB Bank, 414 N. Maguire Street in Warrensburg, Missouri and told the clerk that he had a bomb strapped to him. 

The subject demanded cash from the teller before leaving the bank with an undisclosed amount of money. 

The male subject was last seen walking south from the location and may have fled in older model truck.

Should anyone recognize the male subject please contact the Warrensburg Police Department at 660-747-9133 or Johnson County Central Dispatch at 660-747-2265.

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Harrisonville Police Department Civilian response to active shooter events

This class is already almost half full, so if you're wanting to attend please contact Det. Sheppard ASAP.

Obituary - Myrtle “Burt” Morrison

Myrtle “Burt” Morrison, 79, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Thursday, August 25, 2016 at her home. 

Memorial services are pending at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

(A complete obituary will be posted when available).

Burnt District Festival coming in September

Mark your calendar for Sept. 30th and Oct. 1st for the 7th annual Burnt District Festival on the historic Harrisonville square.

Vendors will be offering all kinds of crafts, foods and services- plus for kids young and old alike there will be a carnival, petting zoo and other activities, all while there's nonstop entertainment on the North Stage as well.

A parade will be held at 11 am on Saturday featuring the Harrisonville High School "Royal Regiment" marching band.

To get more information on booth space; sign up for the Burnt District Queen contest and more click here http://harrisonvillechamber.com/Harrisonville-Burnt-District.php 

Updated Obituary - Jeanie Bledsoe

Wilma Jean “Jeanie” Bledsoe

Graveside services for Jeanie Bledsoe will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, August 26, 2016 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Missouri with Dr. Terry Davis officiating. 

No visitation. Arrangements, Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) Butler, Missouri. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Wilma Jean “Jeanie” Bledsoe, age 86 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. She was born August 24, 1929 to Albert and Lena Marie Ramsey Fleischer in Pappinsville, Missouri.

Jeanie is survived by four sons, Larry Bledsoe and wife Martha of Nevada, Missouri, Terry Bledsoe and wife Tammy of Butler, Missouri, Buster Bledsoe of Harrisonville, Missouri and Gary Bledsoe and wife Courtney of Caulfield, Missouri; three daughters, Donna Foster and husband Leroy of Butler, Missouri, Joyce Hood and husband Jerry of Clinton, Missouri and Janet Brown and husband Jimmy of Branson, Missouri; one brother, Howard Fleischer and wife Graca of Butler, Missouri; and 15 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Charlie Bledsoe in November of 2012; and two sisters, Nadine Price and Gayla Link.

Obituary - Kenneth Tarwater Jr.

Kenneth Tarwater, Jr., 78, Kansas City, Missouri, died Thursday, August 25, 2016 at his home. 

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 28 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri, with visitation from 2:00-3:00. 

Inurnment to follow in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, Missouri.

(A complete obituary will be posted when available).

Police in Cass County still looking for two missing teens

Alexandria Shuler, 14, went missing around 5:00 a.m. on August 22, 2016. 

She may be with her boyfriend, Nick Brice Rider, also missing. 

If you have any information on the location of these two missing juveniles please contact the Raymore, MO. Police Department at 816-331-0530.