Thursday, September 8, 2016

Cleveland teen injured in Cass County Crash

On 9/8/16 around 11:45am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident on Route D just North of Route W in rural Cass County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2012 Chevrolet driven by 19 year old Haley A. Abbate of Cleveland, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway she over corrected causing the vehicle to travel back across the roadway off the left side of the roadway before striking a fence and culvert. 

Haley A. Abbate sustained moderate injuries in this accident and she was transported by ambulance to Overland Park Regional Hospital for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by Miller Tow of Harrisonville, Missouri.



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Obituary - Lena Lea (Coak) Begley

Lena Lea (Coak) Begley of Harwood, Missouri passed away Wednesday, September 7, at her home. She was 36. 

Funeral Arrangements are under direction of the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home, Schell City, and the family receives friends between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 10, at the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home.

A graveside service will follow in the Green Lawn Cemetery, Schell City. Memorials to a fund for the family are suggested and can be made in care of the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home.

Ford adds 1.5M vehicles to door latch recall

DETROIT (AP) - Ford is adding about 1.5 million cars, SUVs and vans to a recall for doors that can pop open while the vehicles are moving.

The company says it's adding the vehicles at the request of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The recall expansion includes the 2012 through 2015 Ford Focus, the 2013 to 2015 Ford Escape and C-Max, the 2015 Ford Mustang and Lincoln MKC and the 2014 through 2016 Ford Transit Connect small van.

Ford says a spring tab in the door latches can break, and the doors either won't close or could pop open. Dealers will replace the latches for free.

The expansion brings the total number of vehicles recalled for the problem to nearly 2.4 million, including just over 2 million in the U.S.

(Copyright 2016 The Associated Press

Recruitment flyer for Butler Police Department


Flood Warning Issued for South Grand River

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill Mo has issued a flood warning for the following rivers in Missouri...

South Grand River at Urich affecting Bates...Cass and Henry Counties. 

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill Mo has issued a Flood Warning for The South Grand River at Urich. from Friday afternoon to late Saturday night. 

At 2:15 PM Thursday the stage was 6.6 feet. Flood stage is 24.0 feet. Minor flooding is forecast. Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early Friday afternoon and continue to rise to near 25.8 feet by Friday evening. 

The river will fall below flood stage by Saturday morning. * At 24.0 feet...Flooding occurs across locations within 0.5 to 1.5 miles of the river. Areas affected include low lying pastures along with cropland and secondary roads. 

the Latest Location FS Stage Day/Time Forecast South Grand River Urich 24 6.6 Thu 02 PM 25.8 Friday evening.

Verizon Wireless Store Opening Monday September 12th in Butler

1009 W. Ft. Scott Street site of the new Verizon Wireless Store
The City of Butler would like to welcome a new business to town.

The new Verizon Wireless  store will open on Monday September 12th. 

The new business will be located at 1009 W Fort Scott St. 

Verizon Wireless will be in the old, “ Ozark Shores Rentals” building in the strip mall next to Smokers Outlet. 



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For the first time, two nights of Lucas Pro Pulling League coming to Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, Missouri (September 8, 2016) - While all is quiet this weekend at Lucas Oil Speedway, that will change big time is just over a week.

Pure power will be on display not one, but for the first time for two nights, as the Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League invades Lucas Oil Speedway on Sept. 16-17.

The first night action will find the Lucas Oil Pro Pulling Nationals in a special Friday-night show. Classes in action will include ARP Lightweight Super Stock Tractors, ARP Super Stock Diesel Trucks, Limited Pro Stock Tractors and 2.6 Diesel Trucks. 


 hen on Saturday night it's the Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League Champion's Tour for its only appearance of 2016 at the speedway. Classes in action include the E3 Spark Plugs Super Modified Tractors, Unlimited Super Stock Tractors, Pro Modified 4WD Trucks, Optima Batteries Super Modified 2WD Trucks, Protect the Harvest Pro Stock Tractors and Super Farm Tractors.
"The anticipation continues to grow as we are just a week away from one of the largest and most lucrative truck and truck pulls in the country, right here in Wheatland," Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Dan Robinson said. "For the first time, it's a big two-night event which means twice the opportunity for our fans to come out and enjoy the power of the Lucas Pro Pulling League.

"This event always draws capacity crowds and a large amount of pulling vehicles so I urge you to get here early and grab a great seat."

For more information, visit ProPulling.com.

Gates open at 5 p.m. both nights with action firing up at 7.

Ticket information for Friday is:
Adults (16 and up) $20
Seniors (62 and up)/Military $17
Youth (12-15) $5
Kids (11 and under) FREE
Family Pass $40 (Click Here for more information)

Ticket information for Saturday is:
Adults (16 and up) $25
Seniors (62 and up)/Military $22
Youth (6-15) $10
Kids (5 and under) FREE
Family Pass $50 (Click Here for more information)

For complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived stories, ticket info and schedule information for the season, visit lucasoilspeedway.com.


Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With it's entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks.

Click www.LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984.

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