Wednesday, February 1, 2017
KCPD Homicide unit seeking public assistance
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William "Bill" Simmons |
Mr. Simmons may have information on a recent homicide that we are working and we would like to speak to him.
If you know how to contact him please ask him to call Detective Smith at 816-234-5043, or the TIPS hotline 816-474-8477
Butler teen injured in crash just North of Passaic

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt driven by 19 year old Janie E. Green of Butler, Missouri was traveling Northbound when she traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a metal culvert before coming to rest in a ditch.
Janie E. Green sustained moderate injuries in this accident and she was transported by Bates County EMS to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.
The vehicle received extensive damages and was towed from the scene by Douty's Tow.
Copyright Mid America Live News
U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Voluntarily Recalls Certain Smokeless Tobacco Products
RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company (USSTC) is voluntarily recalling certain of its smokeless tobacco products, listed in the chart below, manufactured at USSTC's facility in Franklin Park, IL. USSTC has notified the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of the recall and is working with federal authorities on this matter.
USSTC initiated the recall after receiving eight consumer complaints of foreign metal objects, including sharp metal objects, found in select cans. In each case, the object was visible to the consumer and there have been no reports of consumer injury. Complaints have been received from consumers in Indiana, Texas, North Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Ohio.
The products at issue were manufactured solely in USSTC's Franklin Park, IL facility and distributed nationally.
The majority of USSTC's cans are not affected, including Copenhagen Fine Cut in a fiberboard can, Copenhagen Long Cut in a fiberboard can and Copenhagen Long Cut Wintergreen in a plastic can.
USSTC is instructing wholesalers and retailers to segregate the recalled products from their inventories. USSTC's sales representatives will assist wholesalers and retailers in returning the product.
A consumer who has any of the products listed in the table below should not open or use the product. Consumers should contact USSTC at 1-866-201-9136 to return the product for a refund.
Here's the full list of recalled products:
Cope Brand Products:
Long Cut Straight
Copenhagen Brand Products:
Extra Long Cut Natural
Long Cut Mint
Long Cut Southern Blend
Pouch Mint
Pouch Wintergreen
Long Cut (overseas military only)
Fine Cut (overseas military only)
Long Cut Straight (overseas military only)
Long Cut Wintergreen (overseas military only)
Pouch (overseas military only)
Fine Cut Plastic Can (only available in Alaska and Hawaii)
Long Cut Plastic Can (only available in Alaska and Hawaii)
Pouch Plastic Can (only available in Alaska and Hawaii)
Husky Brand Products:
Fine Cut Natural
Long Cut Straight
Long Cut Wintergreen
Skoal Brand Products:
Bandit Mint
Bandit Wintergreen
Long Cut Apple Tobacco Blend
Long Cut Berry Tobacco Blend
Long Cut Cherry
Long Cut Citrus Tobacco Blend
Long Cut Classic
Long Cut Peach Tobacco Blend
Long Cut Spearmint
Pouch Apple Tobacco Blend
Pouch Berry Tobacco Blend
Pouch Citrus Tobacco Blend
Snus Mint
Snus Smooth Mint
Xtra Long Cut Mint
Xtra Long Cut Rich Tobacco Blend
Xtra Long Cut Wintergreen
Xtra Pouch Crisp Tobacco Blend
Xtra Pouch Mint Blend
Xtra Pouch Rich Tobacco Blend
Fine Cut Wintergreen (overseas military only)
Long Cut Mint (overseas military only)
Long Cut Straight (overseas military only)
Long Cut Wintergreen (overseas military only)
Pouch Mint (overseas military only)
Pouches Wintergreen (overseas military only)
USSTC initiated the recall after receiving eight consumer complaints of foreign metal objects, including sharp metal objects, found in select cans. In each case, the object was visible to the consumer and there have been no reports of consumer injury. Complaints have been received from consumers in Indiana, Texas, North Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Ohio.
The products at issue were manufactured solely in USSTC's Franklin Park, IL facility and distributed nationally.
The majority of USSTC's cans are not affected, including Copenhagen Fine Cut in a fiberboard can, Copenhagen Long Cut in a fiberboard can and Copenhagen Long Cut Wintergreen in a plastic can.
USSTC is instructing wholesalers and retailers to segregate the recalled products from their inventories. USSTC's sales representatives will assist wholesalers and retailers in returning the product.
A consumer who has any of the products listed in the table below should not open or use the product. Consumers should contact USSTC at 1-866-201-9136 to return the product for a refund.
Here's the full list of recalled products:
Cope Brand Products:
Long Cut Straight
Copenhagen Brand Products:
Extra Long Cut Natural
Long Cut Mint
Long Cut Southern Blend
Pouch Mint
Pouch Wintergreen
Long Cut (overseas military only)
Fine Cut (overseas military only)
Long Cut Straight (overseas military only)
Long Cut Wintergreen (overseas military only)
Pouch (overseas military only)
Fine Cut Plastic Can (only available in Alaska and Hawaii)
Long Cut Plastic Can (only available in Alaska and Hawaii)
Pouch Plastic Can (only available in Alaska and Hawaii)
Husky Brand Products:
Fine Cut Natural
Long Cut Straight
Long Cut Wintergreen
Skoal Brand Products:
Bandit Mint
Bandit Wintergreen
Long Cut Apple Tobacco Blend
Long Cut Berry Tobacco Blend
Long Cut Cherry
Long Cut Citrus Tobacco Blend
Long Cut Classic
Long Cut Peach Tobacco Blend
Long Cut Spearmint
Pouch Apple Tobacco Blend
Pouch Berry Tobacco Blend
Pouch Citrus Tobacco Blend
Snus Mint
Snus Smooth Mint
Xtra Long Cut Mint
Xtra Long Cut Rich Tobacco Blend
Xtra Long Cut Wintergreen
Xtra Pouch Crisp Tobacco Blend
Xtra Pouch Mint Blend
Xtra Pouch Rich Tobacco Blend
Fine Cut Wintergreen (overseas military only)
Long Cut Mint (overseas military only)
Long Cut Straight (overseas military only)
Long Cut Wintergreen (overseas military only)
Pouch Mint (overseas military only)
Pouches Wintergreen (overseas military only)
Updated Obituary - Frank Chambers
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Frank Chambers |
Cremation. A celebration of life service will be 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at the Eagle Creek Church in the Mill Walk Mall, Harrisonville, Missouri.
Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.
Miami County Kansas Warrant Wednesday
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Charles Kristian |
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
Obituary - Katy L. Balentine
Katy L. Balentine
December 28, 1928 - January 29, 2017
Katy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 67 years, C.O. Balentine; brother Jim Whitely, and two great-grandsons, Brady DaMitz and Simon Balentine.
She is survived by her brother, Bill Whitely (Nola); daughter, Olivia Mulvaney (David), sons, Joe Balentine (Melody) and Barry Balentine (Lisa); 15 grandchildren, Mike, Milo, Daniel, Gabriel, Tiersa, Ryan, Chris, Teresa, Shelley, Polly, Adam, Matthew, Morgan, Ellen and Carter; and 34 great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Katy’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., February 3, 2017 at South Haven Baptist Church, 16800 Bel-Ray Blvd., Belton, MO 64012.
In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to “You Made Me Mom” ministry, a support group serving moms who have lost babies during pregnancy or infancy. Website: www.youmadememom.com.
Arr: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, MO 816.322.5278
December 28, 1928 - January 29, 2017
Katy Lou Whitely Balentine, born December 28, 1928 in Kingfisher, Oklahoma to Carter and Thelma (Sheegog) Whitely. Katy married C.O. Balentine November 4, 1948.
Katy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 67 years, C.O. Balentine; brother Jim Whitely, and two great-grandsons, Brady DaMitz and Simon Balentine.
She is survived by her brother, Bill Whitely (Nola); daughter, Olivia Mulvaney (David), sons, Joe Balentine (Melody) and Barry Balentine (Lisa); 15 grandchildren, Mike, Milo, Daniel, Gabriel, Tiersa, Ryan, Chris, Teresa, Shelley, Polly, Adam, Matthew, Morgan, Ellen and Carter; and 34 great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Katy’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., February 3, 2017 at South Haven Baptist Church, 16800 Bel-Ray Blvd., Belton, MO 64012.
In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to “You Made Me Mom” ministry, a support group serving moms who have lost babies during pregnancy or infancy. Website: www.youmadememom.com.
Arr: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, MO 816.322.5278
Brief Return of Cold Temperatures
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