From the National Rifle Association: Number of older Americans arming themselves on the rise

The NRA (National Rifle Association:) has seen a large rise in all demographics seeking firearm training. Specifically in students over 65, NRA training courses have had a 400% rise since 2010. This data is just for basic firearm training courses (pistol, rifle, shotgun) taught by Certified NRA Instructors. 

In our basic courses for the 65 and older category, we had 5,652 take training courses in 2010 and 22,739 in 2015
The combined % increase for all demographics since 2010 is 265%, though 2013’s numbers were higher than 2015.  

The National Rifle Association trains nearly 1 million students of all ages across all courses every year with nearly half a million students participating in our basic courses.

The NRA says, " We see the increase in older adults enrolling in firearms training courses as an indicator that these citizens believe their personal protection, and the safety of their families and property, is ultimately their responsibility, and are taking the initiative to pursue proper firearms training in order to become empowered to defend themselves legally and responsibly. 

The NRA is encouraged by this responsible behavior, and will continue to provide the gold standard of firearms training, safety and education to citizens of all ages, as we have for decades."

Saturday morning's earthquake upgraded to Oklahoma's most powerful

PAWNEE, Okla.(AP) -- Seismologists upgraded Saturday morning's earthquake, making it the largest in state history.

The U.S. Geological Survey estimates the magnitude of the quake at 5.8. That's slightly up from the first estimated 5.6 magnitude. The quake was centered near Pawnee. That's 50 miles northwest of Tulsa.

Many in the Ozarks say they woke up to shaking from the earthquake.

The Pawnee County emergency management director says one minor injury was reported and no buildings have collapsed.

Several aftershocks have followed in that same area since. The number of magnitude 3.0 or greater earthquakes has skyrocketed in Oklahoma, from a few dozen in 2012 to more than 900 last year.

Harrisonville undercharged Cass Justice Center for utilities by more than $100,000

Cass County Jail Harrisonville Mo

There’s bad news and worse news regarding the city of Harrisonville’s utility billing errors.

The bad news: Hibbett Sports was overcharged by $30,470 on its electric bill, dating back to 2013.

The worse news: the Cass County Justice Center, which receives utility service from Harrisonville, was undercharged between $100,000 and $150,000 on its water and sewer bill.

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Obituary - Shane E. Hedges

Shane E. Hedges

Shane E. Hedges, 45, of Kansas City, died Monday, September 5, 2016, at his home. 

Visitation will be held 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, September 10, 2016, at the Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 11, 2016, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the family. Checks may be made payable to Jennifer Woodworth.

A complete obituary will be published here as soon as that information becomes available.

From the Bates County Sheriff's Office

Obituary - Michael Edward Teter

Michael Edward Teter, 57, Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life on Monday, September 5, 2016 at his home.

Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

A complete obituary and service time will be posted when the information becomes available.

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Updated Obituary - Shirley Ann Bryson

Shirley Ann Bryson

Shirley’s wishes were to be cremated. Her body will lie in state and family will receive friends from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, September 10 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler.

Shirley Ann Bryson, age 63 of Foster, Missouri died Friday, September 2, 2016 at her home in Foster. She was born August 16, 1953 to Louis Albert Sr. and Helen Virginia Kepler Warren in Kansas City, Kansas.

Shirley is survived by her significant other Michael Wayne Brotherton of Foster, Missouri; and one sister, Barbara Franklin. She was preceded in death by her husband; Michael Lee Shaver Sr.; and one son, Michael Lee Shaver Jr. on Feb. 1, 2014.