Three injured in Bates County crash

On 12/17/16 around 11:00am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County responded to a one vehicle accident on Route O Highway and County Road SE 4166 in rural Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1998 Mitsubishi driven by 18 Year old Austin Cooper of Butler, Missouri lost control on the ice covered roadway and struck a concrete culvert. 

Austin Cooper along with two passengers in his vehicle 18 year old Samantha Blankenship and Mayleigh Cooper (Under the age of 1) all sustained minor injuries in this accident and all three were transported by private vehicle to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and left secured roadside for tow at a later time.


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Obituary - Rodger J. Cecil

Rodger J. Cecil

Funeral services for Rodger J. Cecil will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor J.R. Beck officiating. 

Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Wednesday prior to the services at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Virginia Cemetery in Virginia, Missouri. Contributions to House of Hound or Last Harvest Cowboy Church. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com 

Rodger James Cecil, age 58 of Butler, Missouri died Friday, December 16, 2016 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born October 27, 1958 to William James and Mela Mae Dotson Cecil in Butler, Missouri. 

Rodger is survived by his wife, Brenda Cecil of Butler, Missouri; their dog, Sparky J. Cecil; a half-brother, Ed Ballard and wife C.J. of Amsterdam, Missouri; two brothers-in-law, Doug King and wife Meghann of Archie, Missouri and Raymond King and wife Gayle of Roseau, Minnesota; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Rollover accident west of Adrian

The Adrian Fire Department is currently on the scene of a one vehicle rollover accident about two miles west of Adrian on 18 highway. 

The two occupants of the vehicle appear to be uninjured; the Missouri State Highway Patrol is in route to investigate.

Please use caution if traveling through the area.

NOTICE: Cancellations and postponements for today in Butler

With more unpredictable Winter weather possibly on the way, please make note of the following:

Santa on the Square is cancelled for today in Butler. Unless otherwise noted, Santa will be on the square tomorrow (Sunday); likewise any rescheduling to make up for his missed appearance today will be posted later.

The holiday trolley rides scheduled for this evening have also been cancelled. Please help get the word out to those who were scheduled to ride. To reschedule you can call city hall at 660-679-4182 or the Messenger at 660-679-3030. Note there are still openings available if you would like to ride at 6 pm on Monday or Tuesday.

Mid America Live will provide more updates as they become available.

Morning/Freezing Drizzle, Afternoon/Evening Snow, Dangerous Wind Chills Sunday

Not much has changed with this forecast package with the main differences being the snow being a little slower to move into the area and, a slight shift north to where the heaviest band of snow will set up. Otherwise, light freezing drizzle this morning is expected to produce continued light ice accumulations leading to hazardous driving conditions. 

Freezing drizzle will come to an end by late morning. Snow is then expected to move into northwest Missouri and northeastern Kansas by 10am to noon. The snow will then slowly spread southeastward across the rest of the forecast area this afternoon. The heaviest band of snow is expected to set up from Cameron to St Joseph and the northern KC Metro and back west towards Topeka. It is here where 3 to 4 inches of snow will be possible. 

Otherwise, the rest of the forecast area is expected to get 1 to 3 inches. Snow ill move out of the area before midnight tonight. Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills will move into the area by Sunday morning with morning lows ranging from zero to 10 below zero. 

Factoring in the winds and wind chill values will range from 15 to 25 below zero!

MoDOT asks drivers statewide to avoid travel

The Missouri Department of Transportation issued a statewide winter weather advisory Saturday asking drivers to avoid travel.

The advisory for reduced travel was issued just after 5 p.m. Officials said freezing drizzle caused slick roadways across the state.

MoDOT asked that drivers avoid travel through overnight Saturday if possible.

“With rapidly plummeting temperatures on Saturday across Missouri, we expect flash freezing situations on Missouri highways starting mid-morning Saturday and into the evening,” MoDOT State Maintenance Engineer Becky Allmeroth said in a release. “Pavements will change from wet to ice in an instant, and our road treatment chemicals are not as affective in the extreme cold. We advise everyone to consider avoiding travel.”

If you must travel please allow extra time to arrive at your destination. 

Minnesota man arrested in Bates County

On 12/16/16 around 11:09pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 34 year old Randy G. Gustafson of Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

He was arrested for 1.) Felony Possession  of a controlled substance 2.) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 3.) Speeding.

Mr. Gustafson was booked into the Bates County Jail and later released.


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Osceola woman arrested in Henry County

Melissa Collins 

On 12/17/16 around 12:45am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County arrested 33 year old Melissa A. Collins of Osceola, Missouri.

She was arrested for 1.) Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance 2.) Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana 3.) Expired Registration  4.) No Insurance.

Melissa A. Collins was booked into the Henry County jail and she is currently listed as bondable.

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