Sheriff on a Shelf pays visit to Butler Elementary today

Some fun and frivolity was enjoyed by all today as the (now famous) Sheriff on a Shelf paid a visit to the Butler Elementary School.

As seen here, the elf him self offered proper eating techniques, how to correctly stand in line and more.

Happy Holidays from the Bates County Sheriff's Office!

Please keep this family in your prayers!

Rodger Cecil 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rodger Cecil. Rodger was the City of Butler Animal Control Officer and a member of the Butler Fire Department.

Rodger passed away today after a brief unknown illness. We would like to send our deepest sympathies to his wife Brenda and his family.

We ask you to continue to keep this family in your prayers and thoughts.
 

Mid America Live News will update when a obituary is made available to us.

Winter Weather Advisory extended through this evening

What you can't see may become a problem after nightfall- black ice.

You might want to reconsider plans for this evening and even through tomorrow as the National Weather Service has now extended the Winter Weather Advisory through 9 pm this evening; and tomorrow morning is predicted to be 'slickery' (no, not an official NWS term).

Mid America Live will provide updates on local conditions as well as changes in the forecast as they become available. 

A timeline of the forecast is shown below. Click image to enlarge.

Updated Obituary - Steven Wayne Pryor

Steven Wayne Pryor

Steven Wayne Pryor, 58, Nevada, MO passed from this life on Tuesday, December 14, 2016 at his home in Nevada. Steven was born June 10, 1958 in Nevada, MO to James Edward and Beverly Fern (Crump) Pryor.

Steven was raised in Nevada and attended school there, graduating from Nevada High School. Following high school he began working as a painter for CBI. During his employment with them he traveled all over the United States and abroad working on various projects. Steve enjoyed NASCAR, playing pool, listening to music, and just being goofy. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and brother. Steve loved his dog Chumley, his family, and was loved by his family, “To the moon and back.”

Survivors include four daughters, Stephanie Pryor, Springfield, Jamie Pryor, Springfield, Lisa Pryor, Springfield, Ashley Pryor, Arma, KS; grandchildren, Jaden, Trystan, Kaelyn, Mason, Jeanette, Jackie, Bragston, Madison, Macy, Maddex, Chance, Jace, Justyn, Felyx, October, Ravyn, William, Allanah, Emma; two step-children, Amber Braun (Joseph), Burgess, MO, Josh Smith (Brittney), Osage City, KS; one sister, Susie Pritchett (Randy), Nevada; four brothers, Jimmie Pryor (Becky), Nevada, Tracy Pryor, Nevada, Doug Pryor, Columbia, MO, Greg Pryor (Cathy), Nevada; nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. until service time on Tuesday.



Memorials are suggested to the Vernon County Cancer Relief in c/o Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

Obituary - Lester Shaw

Lester Shaw, age 98, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016. 

Funeral services are pending at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.

Mid America Live News will updated when a full obituary is made available to us.

Deepwater man arrested in St.Clair County

Mark Buce

On Dec. 14, Mark Buce, 28, Deepwater, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class C felony receiving stolen property and class A misdemeanor resisting/interfering with arrest detention or stop. Bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety.

The charges stem from an incident the previous day when a deputy attempted to make a traffic stop on a pickup truck near NE 501 Road and Highway CC, Osceola. When the deputy activated emergency lights the truck slowed down like it was going to stop then accelerated and continued on NE 501 Road. The truck travelled for approximately one mile before stopping. Buce, who was driving the vehicle, was taken into custody. A check of the vehicle revealed it as stolen from Benton Coun

Weather cancellations, yes...

While the incoming weather is not expected to be extremely severe, slick roads may become a hazard. Bookmark this post, we will add any cancellations/postponements we get here:

Cancellations so far:

The Drexel NJHS dance for tonight has been cancelled.

Also from Drexel high school:

Due to potential weather, here is the plan for the JH Tournament. Games for Saturday have been moved to the times below. We hope starting earlier will allow us the chance to get the games and people home before the cold weather and ice/snow hit. If games are cancelled tomorrow, all games will be moved to Monday night at Archie. The potential schedule is listed below. Please make plans for these changes.

Saturday Schedule adjusted
Dome
9:00am AC vs Osceola Boys
10:15am Lakeland vs Archie Girls
11:30 am Adrian vs Lakeland Boys

West Gym
9:00am AC vs Osceola Girls
10:15am Adrian vs Midway Girls
11:30am Archie vs Drexel Boys

Monday Schedule if needed
Dome
4:45pm AC vs Osceola Boys
6:00pm Lakeland vs Archie Girls
7:15pm Adrian vs Lakeland Boys

West Gym
4:45pm AC vs Osceola Girls
6:00pm Adrian vs Midway Girls
7:15pm Archie vs Drexel Boys

Attention Butler elementary school parents...

Crews are working on a water main break near High
and Ohio streets in Butler -staff photo

Crews from the City of Butler are currently working to fix a water main break just north of Ohio on High street. 

The repair may take an undetermined amount of time, expect some traffic congestion on High street if you plan to pick up your children at the Butler elementary school

Mid America Live will provide updates regarding the repair as they become available.