Rain, rain, stay away!

 Don't forget Little Miss Snowflake and Mr. Jack Frost will be crowned at the bandstand on the Butler square at 5 pm, with the annual Christmas parade to follow.

While forecasters are calling for possible showers, don't let it dampen your enthusiasm- at this time radar shows we may easily fall into a dry zone for the next few hours.

Keep your fingers crossed and we'll see you on the square!

Craft sale going until 4pm today

All kinds crafts and goodies are available until 4 pm today at the Butler Senior Center. Come by, check out the deals and grab some stocking stuffers at the center 611 W. Mill St. in Butler.

 

Rich Hill man injured in Polk County crash

On 12/2/16 around 2:06pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Polk County responded to a two vehicle accident on Missouri 13 Highway around 7 miles North of Bolivar, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2013 International driven by 21 year old Joshua A, Turner of Glendale, Wisconsin was slowing due to mechanical issues when he was struck in the rear by a 2015 Peterbilt driven by 59 year old Allen W. Cumpton of Rich Hill, Missouri.

Mr. Cumpton sustained minor injuries in this accident and he was transported by private vehicle to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Both vehicles sustained extensive damages and both were towed from the scene by Mike's Wrecker Service of Bolivar, Missouri.



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Pedestrian struck and killed on I-49

Around 3:30am this morning the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County responded to a report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle and killed around the 133 Mile Marker on I-49.

A investigation is pending at this time and the name of the person hasn't been released.

Mid America Live News will update when more information on this becomes available.



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Sheriff on a Shelf spotted at Adrian park

As promised, the Sheriff on a Shelf has made his appearance at the main shelter house at the Adrian City Park tonight to help with a bicycle drive for local children this Christmas. Adrian police chief Chris Dillon, along with officer Brian Bearce will remain on site throughout the night collecting bikes for the effort.

Feel free to stop by, drop off a donation and enjoy some fun conversation. And yes, there's a nice cozy fire to warm you while you visit.

Obituary - Donna Louise (Lechman) Fisher

Donna Louise (Lechman) Fisher, 84, Nevada, MO passed away on Friday, December 2, 2016 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, MO. Donna was born March 24, 1932 in Orlando, OK to Thomas L. and Dora (Finnell) Jeans. She was united in marriage to Jack Lechman in 1953 and he preceded her in death in 1975.

Donna was raised in Oklahoma and graduated from high school there. Following high school Donna began working for the phone company in Orlando as a switchboard operator and met her future husband, Jack, who was also employed by the phone company. After their marriage they moved to Sterling, CO where they resided for a number of years. Donna was a homemaker and also worked for the Nevada City Hospital in both physical and occupational therapy after coming to Nevada. Donna had also lived in Kearney for nearly 20 years and had worked at the Jesse James Homestead Museum for many years. Donna loved animals and watching butterflies and hummingbirds.

Survivors include her children, Rick Busch and his wife Kathy, Enid, OK, Dale Busch and his wife June, Edmond, OK, Van Lechman and his wife Liz, Nevada, Jack Lechman and his wife Pauletta, Nevada, Tom Lechman, Joplin, MO, Linda Byram and husband John, Walker, MO, Gary Lechman, Nevada, Tina Lechman, Lathrop, MO; 14 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Delbert Jeans and wife Gladys, Thayer, KS, and Joe Jeans, Nevada, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Jack Lechman, two brothers, Lawrence Jeans and J.T. Jeans and his wife, Ann Jeans, and an infant son, Dale Lechman.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Ferry Funeral Home with Rev Bill Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Deerfield Cemetery. Those who wish may contribute to the Moore-Few Care Center c/o Ferry Funeral Home in her memory.

Wasteland set to rock the Fishing Docks in Archie

Local Butler Band "WASTELAND" is set to rock the Fishing Docks in Archie, Missouri  tomorrow evening December 3rd from 9pm-1am.

If your looking for something to due come out and support a great local band.

The Fishing Docks is located at 101 SW Outer Road just off the highway in Archie.

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Obituary - Teresa L. Sword

Teresa L. Sword, 51 of Hume, Missouri passed away December 1, 2016 at Freeman Hospital-West in Joplin, Missouri. 

Funeral services are pending at this time and will be announced under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Complete obituary information will be published as it becomes available.