Missing Kindle Fire Tablet in Butler

A local Butler girl is missing a Kindle Fire Tablet she got for Christmas. It says 'Mac's Tablet' on the screen. 

Last seen at Pizza Hut in Butler and the family is hoping whoever got it can return it. 

If your child accidentally took the wrong tablet or you know where it is please call Victor at 660-227-0162.

Collision in the cage set for February 11th

Reed scores 1000th career point

Bailey Reed reached her 1000 career point against Sherwood on January 9. She joins her teammate Lauren Shipley in the 1000 point club Bailey has played basketball 4 years of HS and has been a starter for the Lady Blackhawks all 4 years. She was just recently named to the Academic All State Volleyball team so her commitment shows on and off the court. 

Bailey is the daughter of Randy Reed and Heather Price.

-our thanks to Adrian School District

Obituary - Georgine Ferguson

Georgine Ferguson, age 72 years, 5 months and 3 days, of Clinton, MO, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Westwood Living Center, Clinton.

Georgine was born August 3, 1944 to George Fowlston and Dorothy 'McHenry' Fowlston of Kansas City, MO. 

Georgine married James Ferguson in Mississippi. She was a member of the Eastern Star and the Scottish Society. Georgine's wishes were to be cremated.

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

Stolen tractor the cause of power outage in Adrian area

Photo courtesy Osage Valley Electric Coop

The power outage in the Crescent Hill area west of Adrian should be wrapped up soon. 

Crews are working to replace a pole that was damage by a stolen tractor. 

The subject that stole the tractor is the same subject that fled from officers on foot. 

He is now in custody at the Bates County Sheriffs Office.

Mid America Live News is working on gathering more information about this incident at this time.

- Photo Courtesy of Osage Valley Electric Cooperative. 

Expect a Tax refund delay

The IRS is delaying tax refunds for more than 40 million low-income families as the agency steps up efforts to fight identity theft and fraud.

The delays will affect families claiming the earned income tax credit and the additional child tax credit. The tax breaks are geared to benefit the working poor, and many families claim both.

IRS Commissioner John Koskinen says the agency is sensitive to the fact that many of these taxpayers need their refunds to pay bills or settle debts.

But, he noted, a new federal law requires the IRS to delay the refunds in an effort to fight fraud.

The IRS will start releasing the refunds Feb. 15. Koskinen said processing times will delay most of them until the end of February.

Courtesy of KDKD

Significant winter storm remains possible this weekend

We continue to monitor the setup for a long duration freezing rain event across the lower Missouri Valley. Freezing rain will begin to working north into the area late Friday afternoon, before continuing to spread north on Saturday. 

By Saturday night, all areas have the potential of seeing freezing rain before a transition to rain occurs later in the day on Sunday. Significant icing remains a possibility and updates will be provided as new model guidance becomes available.

Update: Bates County Sheriffs Office has subject in custody

The Bates County Sheriffs Office is continuing to search for a male subject that fled on foot from a stolen vehicle after a pursuit that ended around 18 Highway and NW 11001 Road in the Merwin area of Bates County.

The subject is said to be a white male that is 5'7 -5'9 inches tall wearing a grey baseball hat with black bill and red letters. He is also said to be wearing a black hooded jacket and blue jeans.

Sheriff Anderson would like to remind the public to keep your vehicle locked and don't pick up anyone that may be walking in the area.

If you see anything suspicious please contact the Bates County Sheriffs Office at 660-679-3232.

UPDATE:
Suspect is currently in custody thank you all for the tips and calls

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