Scattered Thunderstorms Through the 4th

Well, we have been dry for almost 48 hours and that has helped to allow some of those rivers to come down. However, that may be the extent of the good news this morning. 

Thunderstorms will be possible today across northern Missouri with the potential for a few of those to be strong. 

Storm chances will increase for the rest of the area tonight with several rounds of storms possible through at least Independence Day. Although widespread severe weather is not expected with these storms there is the potential for strong to isolated severe storms Monday and Tuesday. 

The main threats with these storms will be for small hail and gusty winds. Also, with several rounds of storms possible the next few days, eastern Kansas and western Missouri are expected to receive another 1 to 3 inches of rain with lesser amounts across central and northern Missouri. Please don't shoot the midnight shift messengers this morning...Independence Day is our favorite holiday so, we suffer as well!

Nevada man arrested in Vernon County

On 7/1/17 around 7:22am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County arrested 26 year old Raymond L. Griffin of Nevada, Missouri.

Mr. Griffin was arrested for 1.) Driving While Intoxicated 2.) Failure to drive on the right half of the roadway.

He was booked into the Vernon County Jail in Nevada and he is currently listed as bondable.

Remember your pets this 4th of July Holiday

With the fireworks going off, we are recovering more dogs than normal. Fireworks scare pets. Keep them safe inside please.

Lorrie Morgan Concert Photo Album

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Obituary - Mary I. Adair

Mary I. Adair, 92, of Chilhowee, Missouri died Saturday, July 1, 2017 at the home of her caregiver, Debbie Howerton. Among surviving are three sons, William G. "Bill" Adair, Jon C. Adair, and Rick S. Adair. 

Funeral services are pending under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton.

Power Outages in Butler

The Butler Police Department along with Butler Fire Department is on scene of a power pole that is sparking and has possibly blow a transformer in the area of 113 S. Orange Street in Butler.

Power outages around this area is highly possible.

Mid America Live News will update when more information becomes available to us.

110lbs of marijuana seized from a traffic stop

The Missouri Highway Patrol posted a photo to Twitter Friday night that showed someone’s weekend plans had gone up in smoke.

“110lbs of marijuana seized from a traffic stop!” the patrol wrote via Twitter.

The attached photo shows dozens of bags of marijuana.

Sgt. Collin Stosberg stated that the bust occurred in Platte County. A trooper detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle, and a probable cause search revealed the stash in a hidden factory compartment.

A 31 year old Vista California man was arrested and charged with trafficking.

“#JustSayNo #MakeSmartChoices,” the patrol wrote on Twitter.

Mostly dry weekend... Soggy 4th??

Flooding is still ongoing across many locations across the forecast area so continue to use caution when travelling. Fortunately, we are expecting dry weather for most of the weekend to help flooded areas recede. 

However, looking at the mid-range forecast from Sunday night through Wednesday, it does appear that several rounds of thunderstorms will again be possible which will continue or aggravate flooding conditions. 

Continuing the bad news...the most organized round of storms through this time frame looks like it could occur 4th of July evening. We will do our best to try and not let that happen! Enjoy your weekend though!