Update: Belton woman killed in Cass County accident

On 3/1/17 around 2:05pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with the Cass County Sheriff's Deputies and Peculiar Police Department responded to two vehicle accident in the Southbound Lanes I-49 around Mile Marker 166 South of Peculiar.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2008 Jeep driven by 24 year old Haley L. McDonald of Belton, Missouri overtook and struck the rear of the 2012 Ford driven by 27 year old Nathan R. Varner of Eagan, Minnesota causing both vehicle to travel off the right side of the roadway and overturned.

Haley L. McDonald was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash and she was transported to the Jackson County Medical Examiner Office.

Two passengers in her vehicle 3 year old Liam J. Dennon and Carter W. Casey (Under the age of 1 year old) both were transported by ambulance to Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri for precaution.

Mr. Varner sustained moderate injuries in this accident and he was life flighted to Research Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.

Both vehicles were totaled and towed from the scene by J's Southland Tow. This is Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 10th Fatality of 2017.



Courtesy of Mid America Live News

Fatality Accident In Cass County

Authorities in Cass County are currently investigating a fatal traffic crash near the southbound lanes of I-49 in Cass County on Wednesday afternoon.
A spokesman for the Cass County Sheriff’s Office said at least one person died in the wreck.

Police said the accident happened shortly after 2 p.m. south of the exit for Peculiar around mile marker 166. The cause of the crash was unclear. 

The identity of the person who died in this accident has not yet been released.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County is investigating this accident at this time and we will update when we know more.

Update: Stolen vehicle from Butler Wal-Mart located in Miami County Kansas

On 2/28/17 around 3:15pm the Butler Police Department responded to a report of a stolen vehicle at Butler Wal-Mart on West Ft. Scott Street.

When officers arrived on scene they made contact with the owner who stated her vehicle a 2005 maroon in color Chevrolet Tahoe was stolen from the parking lot and her dog was in the vehicle.

Officer viewed the surveillance video at the store and at Max Motors and determined the vehicle fled West bound on Missouri 52 Highway.

The vehicle was entered as a stolen vehicle and a stop and hold was placed into effect.

On star was able to track the vehicle to a storage unit in Lacygne, Kansas. When authorities responded to the storage unit the vehicle was no where to be found.

The vehicle was recovered a short time later in Miami County, Kansas and the dog was still in the vehicle and unharmed.

Mid America Live News will update when charges are filed and names are released in this incident.


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Obituary - Loyal George

Loyal George 98 of Garden City, Missouri departed this life on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Missouri Veterans Home, Warrensburg, Missouri surrounded by love and family.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri.

Service time and a complete obituary will be posted when that information becomes available.

Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Office: Wanted Wednesday

Robert E. Riley

Robert E. Riley has a warrant for possession of controlled substance. His bond is $5000.00.

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.

Job openings at Adrian R-III

The Adrian R-III School District has several job openings- click the following link to find out more:

https://sites.google.com/a/adrian.k12.mo.us/adrian-r3-school-district/documents-1/employment

10th Annual Casino Night

Our 10th Annual Casino Night Benefit for the Children's Center of Southwest Missouri in Butler. We will have a fun evening including live mouse races, live auction, and raffle items.
6:30-7:30 p.m.-Social Hour
7:30-10:00 p.m.-Casino Open
Tickets: $25 in Advance, $30 at the Door. (Must have a ticket to enter, and must be 21 years of age or older to attend)
Catered by Butthead BBQ
Please call 660-679-4434 or 417-549-0900 for more information

Adrian to test storm sirens this evening

While we got our first 'taste' of Spring like weather last night, consequently it's time again for the city of Adrian to test storm sirens.

The test will be conducted at 6 pm this evening, weather permitting.