Obituary - Matthew Eugene Bendorf

Matthew Eugene Bendorf, infant son of Greg and Morgan Bendorf, Adrian, Missouri, died Sunday, September 11, 2016 at K.U. Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. 

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 16, 2016 with visitation from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 15, all at Frontier Village in Adrian. Memorial contributions to: youcaring.com (search Bendorf).

Linn County Kansas police searching for stolen cows

The Linn County Kansas Sheriff's Office is attempting to locate 25 stolen black Angus cattle.

The cattle has been missing since 9/8/16 from Mapleton, Kansas area.

The cows are around 3 years old and are currently bred and in their 3rd trimester. 

Each cow has a ear tag with a” \N ” on it and the phone number 913-424-5997.

Also missing is a black Angus Bull with a brand on his left hip with a 14 below the brand.

If you have any information on these missing cows please contact the Linn County Kansas Sheriff''s Office at (913) 795-2665.

Boil Water Advisory Still In Effect For Bates County Rural Water District #6

All residents in Bates County Rural Water District #6 ( East of Butler) are being advised to boil all drinking water due to low water pressure.

This Boil Water Advisory takes effect immediately and remains in effect until further notice. 

We was advised this morning that the boil water order could last through the weekend.

Mid America Live News will let you know when the advisory is lifted.

NASCAR legend Bobby Allison coming to Lucas Oil Speedway, promoting roadway safety

NASCAR legend Bobby Allison will appear at Lucas Oil Speedway on Sept. 23 on behalf of the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety's campaign to promote safe and sober driving.

Wheatland, Missouri (September 14, 2016) - A racing legend is coming to Lucas Oil Speedway during the 6th annual ASCS Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial to promote safe driving.  

Bobby Allison, the 1983 NASCAR Winston Cup Series champion and a three-time Daytona 500 winner will be at Lucas Oil Speedway on Sept. 23 - the middle night of the three-night open-wheel special. 

Allison will be appearing as part of the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety's 2016 Designated Drivers Are Legendary campaign, showcasing the importance of sober driving in communities around Missouri.

"It's a privilege for us to have Bobby Allison coming to Lucas Oil Speedway and certainly a treat for our fans to have the opportunity to meet a true racing legend, who is promoting an important cause," Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Dan Robinson said. "We want to invite everyone to come out and meet Bobby and enjoy a great night of racing at the Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial."

Bobby Allison was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011.

Allison - inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011 and a winner of 84 Cup races - will sign autographs and post for pictures from 6:45-7:15 p.m. A member of the legendary "Alabama Gang," Allison will accompany a winning fan in a "designated driver" ceremonial safe ride in a limo around the track prior to the evening's races.

Fans at sporting venues all over Missouri took personal pledges to drive sober or use a designated driver this summer. Fan pledges were collected from the statewide campaign, and one lucky fan's pledge will be selected to have the VIP ride with Allison at Lucas Oil Speedway.

The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is a partnership of safety advocates who have banded together to attack the problem of traffic crashes and deaths. Missouri's blueprint to "Save More Lives" serves as a guide to reach the coalition's goal of reducing traffic fatalities to 700 or less by 2016.

The Hockett/McMillin Memorial is three full nights of open-wheel racing, Sept. 22-24, with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series Tour presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network and the WAR Wingless Auto Racing Series Sprint Cars. 

Full shows for both are set all three nights and Saturday night's ASCS feature will pay a whopping $10,000 to the winner.

Gates will open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 and racing at 7:45 on Sept. 22 and 23 with the timeline one hour earlier on Sept. 24.

This weekend at Lucas Oil Speedway, the Lucas Pro Pulling Nationals is set for programs Friday and Saturday, beginning at 7 p.m. both nights.

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.

Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Office seeking public assistance

Shawn M. Akins

Shawn M. Akins is wanted for a Probation Violation and has No Bond.

If you have any information on the person pictured (or you see your picture here), please call the Miami County Sheriff's Office at 913-294-4444.

You can remain anonymous and call Miami County Crime Stoppers at 913-294-TIPS (8477).

If you do see the individual pictured here, please do not make contact with him, call 911.

 

Harbor Freight recalls trailers due to lack of side lights

DETROIT (AP) - Harbor Freight Tools recalled more than 374,000 trailers because they may not have red side marker lights as required by federal safety standards. 

The recall covers certain Haul Master trailers from the 2006 to 2016 model years.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents posted Wednesday that without side lights, the trailers may be less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. 

Harbor Freight will notify owners and send them a new tail light package at no cost. The company hasn't come up with a recall schedule yet.

Gun rights, voting restrictions up for overrides in Missouri

JEFFERON CITY, Mo. (AP) Missouri lawmakers are poised to relax the state's gun laws and tighten its voting requirements as they consider overriding Gov. Jay Nixon's vetoes.

The Republican-led Legislature will convene Wednesday for a short session devoted to veto overrides.

The top vetoed bills include a proposal to allow most people to carry concealed guns even if they haven't gone through training required for permits. The measure also would expand legal protections for those who use deadly force to defend themselves.

Another bill up for a potential veto override would require voters to show photo identification at the polls, if a proposed constitutional amendment also is adopted on the November ballot. Both the gun and voting measures originally passed with enough support to override Nixon if lawmakers stick to their original votes.

Hucksters Day headed our way this weekend

Hucksters Day has been a tradition in Bates county for a good number of years, and the 2016 celebration promises to be one of the best yet.

The fun kicks off this Friday as the Butler square will be filled with vendors, along with plenty of fun and games through Saturday as well. Here's the schedule:

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BBQ contest (more info here http://www.facebook.com/BBQCrafts)