2017 Little Britches Rodeo in Nevada Missouri

Nevada man sentenced in Bates County

On Thursday 6/29/17 during a probation violation hearing in Bates County a judge revoked the probation of 33 year old Jedediah Krull of Nevada, Missouri.

The original class C receiving stolen property charge was filed against Mr. Krull in February, 2010 after an investigation by Bates County Sheriff's officers.

Jedediah Krull was sentenced to 7 years MDOC with the judge retaining jurisdiction for 120 days.

Butler Police Department Activity Report 6/26 - 7/2 - 2017

06/26/2017 

Walk in Harassment report
Animal complaint 600 block of S Mechanic
Warrant service Fran Apts
Theft report800 block of N Delaware
Disturbance BCMH
Noise complaint 400 S Delaware

06/27/2017 

Well being check 100 block of S Delaware
Walk in assault report
Harassment report 100 block of N Orange
Theft report Wal-Mart
Keep the peace 80 block of S Birch
Vandalism report 400 block of E Oak

06/28/2017 

Medical assist 500 block of W Harrison
Medical assist 400 block of S Delaware
Property damage report
Harassment call Fran Apts
Animal complaint N Maple

06/29/2017  

Harassment call 100 block of N Orange

Animal complaint Gale Lane
Walk in assault report
Assist DFS
N Austin
Well being check Fran apts
Well being check 200 block of S Delaware

06/30/2017 

Disturbance Delaware and Dakota
Fireworks complaint Main and Atkinson
Animal complaint 400 S Delaware
911 call 600 block of W FT Scott
Traffic assist W-52 overpass
Animal complaint 100 block of S Delaware

07/01/2017 

Domestic 200 block of S Longsinger
Fireworks complaint S Mechanic
Disturbance Delaware and Dakota
Disturbance 800 block of Wix Lane
Assist DFS 200 block of S Longsinger
Disturbance Mill and Henry
Fireworks complaint Jefferson and Willow
Fireworks complaint West Street

07/02/2017 

C and I driver W Ft Scott
Disturbance Nursery and Fulton
Theft report 500 block of W Dakota
Well being check 1100 block of W Ft Scott
Theft report 200 block of S Orange
Fireworks complaint 100 block of S Willow
Leave without pay Casey’s

Missing Dog from the Merwin Area

Ursula

URGENT: Ursula is missing..She is terrified of fireworks and took off. She is scared. She's just a puppy. 

She is around the Merwin area. Please share and keep your eyes open. 

We want her home and we know she's so scared. 

If you see this dog please call 660-424-4590 or 660-424-2796

Disturbance call in Rich Hill leads to arrest

Claude Edwards

Bates County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a disturbance call on 7/2/17 in the 400 blk of East Pine St. in Rich Hill. 

On arrival they were unable to make contact with anyone at the residence. It was reported that Claude Edwards was possibly involved in the disturbance. 

Rich Hill Police Jack Bearce made contact with the Deputies and was advised that Claude Edwards 39 of Rich Hill, Missouri had a felony warrant for tampering with a motor vehicle out of Bates County, with a $10000.00 bond. 

A short time later Edwards was sited walking up towards 5th and Park St. Mr.Edwards was placed into police custody and transported to the Bates County Jail.

He is also facing other pending charges from this contact in Rich Hill.

Obituary -Tracy Lynn Michael

Tracy Lynn Michael age 51 of Pleasant Hill, Missouri departed this life Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Lee's Summit Medical Center, Lee's Summit, Missouri surrounded with family and love.

Tracy is survived by her mother, Karyn S. Bower of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; her father, LeRoy Bower of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; a son, Joshua Ira Trull and his wife Jill of Lee's Summit, Missouri; a daughter, Karyn A. Trull of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; three brothers, Darren Stewart of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, Steve Bower of Winfield, Kansas, and Phil Sears of Grove, Oklahoma; a sister, Lori Evans of Moran, Kansas; two grandchildren, Paisley and Emmylou; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Cremation.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 5, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family suggest in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Donate Life.

A complete obituary will be posted here as soon as that information becomes available.

New record for Rich Hill Pie Auction

$20,000 pie auction! New record! Thank you to all who baked, bid or bought a pie!! 

Thank you for all of the support, Larry Hacker , Auctioneer and the team at Citizens Bank in Rich Hill for all of their hard work!!


Courtesy of the RH 4th of July Committee 

Don Durbin Honored as 2017 Adrian Parade Marshall

Jefferson City, Missouri: Don Durbin, Adrian, MO, was recently honored with a Missouri House Resolution and a US Flag flown over the Missouri Capitol. 

Mr. Durbin was recognized as the 2017 Parade Marshall for Adrian's Independence Day Celebration, annually organized by the Adrian Optimist Club. 

The presentations were made by District 126 State Representative Patricia Pike during the downtown parade procession, July 1, 2017. 

Don and wife, Dorothy, led this year's parade festivities along with 2016 Parade Marshall, Mike Peterson, whose 2016 parade events were rained out last year.