Osceola woman injured in St. Clair County crash

On 2/12/17 around 12:50pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a one vehicle rollover accident in the Southbound Lanes of Missouri 13 Highway around 3 miles North of Lowry City, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1997 Nissan truck driven by 69 year old Maetta Walker of Osceola, Missouri traveled off the left side of the road into the median, striking a road sign and overturning.

Maetta Walker sustained moderate injuries in this accident and she was transported by ambulance to Citizen's Memorial Hospital in Bolivar for treatment.

The truck was totaled and towed from the scene by Bray's Towing of Osceola, Missouri.



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Garden City Fire Department working grass fire

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The Garden City Fire Department is currently working a out of control grass fire at this time.

The location of this fire is off of 297th Street and O'Bannon Road.

We are unsure of the cause of this fire at this time.

Local fire crews would like to remind you to refrain from burning until weather conditions improve.

Did you go to Cherry Grove School?

Did you go to Cherry Grove School? It was north of Spruce about 2 miles. Share your photos and stories as part of "Rural Schools of Bates County" - a preservation project of Poplar Heights. Email us at info@poplarheightsfarm.org or call 660-200-5620.

Two seriously injured in early morning Cass County crash

On 2/12/17 around 2:33am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident on 215th Street at Route Y in rural Cass County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1997 Ford F-250 driven by 33 year old Joshua J. Cary of Belton, Missouri failed to stop at a stop sign traveling through a T Intersection and striking a ditch.

Joshua J. Cary along with a passenger in his vehicle 29 year old  Biloa A Al-Hadehi of Grandview, Missouri both sustained serious injuries in this accident and both were transported by ambulance to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by J's Southland Tow.



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Obituary - Mary Jane Abel

Mary Jane Abel

Mary Jane Abel, age 82, La Cygne, Kansas passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the Olathe Medical Center.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel.

Still searching after 9 years

Adam Hale was last seen in Butler, Missouri, on February 12, 2008. There are few details available with his case. 

If you have any information, please contact the Bates County Sheriff's Office at 660-697-3232.

Ohio man arrested in Bates County

On 2/12/17 around 2:31am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 24 year old Jordan L. Richardson of Dayton, Ohio.

Mr. Richardson was arrested for 1.) Felony Probation Violation Warrant 2.) Possession of less than 35 grams of marijuana.

He was booked into the Bates County Jail and is currently listed as bondable.


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Above normal temperatures continue

Although today will be cooler than yesterday, we will still see above normal temperatures. In addition, there is an elevated fire weather concern today; therefore, outdoor burning is discouraged. 

Monday afternoon/evening, there is a slight chance for light rain mainly along and south of the MO River. As for the rest of the week, expect dry weather with above normal temperatures.