Update: Ft. Scott Kansas Police take wanted man into custody

HUGE thank you to everyone for the fast turnaround on this.

Levi Rodebush was taken into custody by the Fort Scott Police Department less than 6 hours after our post went up. In addition to an Allen County Warrant, Rodebush also faces four Bourbon County Warrants. 

Other charges may still be forthcoming from Yates Center and Woodson County.

The original post had over 300 Shares and reached more than 15,000 people. Thank you!!

Courtesy of the Allen County Sheriff's Office

34th Annual National Night Out a success in Nevada

On Tuesday, August 1st, the residents of Nevada joined forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the “34th Annual National Night Out” (NNO) crime and drug prevention event.

National Night Out, which is co-sponsored locally by the Nevada Police Department and the Nevada Parks & Recreation Department, involves over 16,728 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. 

In all, over 38.3 million people were expected to participate in ‘America’s Night Out Against Crime’.

In Nevada, we hosted a swim party at the Walton Aquatic Center. The evening began with Mayor Brian Leonard presenting Chief Casey Crain with a Proclamation for the 2017 National Night Out and Wes Morton singing our National Anthem.

We would like to thank all of the event sponsors and supporters including 3M, Belles and Beaus, Car Cruse-In, Cavener’s Office Supply, City of Nevada, Dairy Queen, Davison’s Shoes, Debbi’s Herb Shop, Delway, Eddies Auto, Family Video, Gideon’s, Head Turnerz, Heritage State Bank, Ice Cream Escape, Honey’s Hope, Iguana Azul, KCP&L, Kilted Raven Studios, Lions Club, Los Sauces, McDonalds, Med Flight, Missouri Highway Patrol, Missouri Dept. of Conservation, Moss House, Nevada Fire Department, Nevada Police Department, Nevada Regional Medical Center, On My Own, Orscheln Farm & Home, Rinehart Jewelry, Sonic, Sutherland’s, UMC Kingdom Kid Pre-K, Vernon County Ambulance District, Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, Wal-Mart, West Central Community Action Agency, and Woods Supermarket.

National Night Out is a night for America to stand together to promote awareness, safety and neighborhood unity and showcases the vital importance of police-community partnerships and citizen involvement in our fight to build a safer nation.

Independence teen injured in Bates County crash

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On 8/2/17 around 12:15pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Butler Fire Department and Bates County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident in the southbound lane of I-49 at mile marker 136 in Passaic.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1999 Chevrolet driven by 20 Antonio D. Johnson of Independence, Missouri traveled off the left side of the roadway, struck a guardrail, spun out of control and crashed into the inside guardrail.

A passenger in the vehicle 19 year old Collin R. McClaran of Independence, Missouri sustained minor injuries in this accident and he will seek medical treatment at another time.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by Don's Tow of Butler, Missouri.

Obituary - Claude M. Childers

Claude M. Childers

Claude M. Childers, 77, Lee's Summit, Missouri departed this life on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 surrounded by love and family at Village Hospice, Lee's Summit, Missouri.

He is survived by his wife, Paula F. Childers of the home; three children, Coy Childers, Lee's Summit, Missouri, Troy Childers and wife Karri, Honolulu, Hawaii, Vicki Watters and husband Mark, Independence, Missouri; 6 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the Grace Pentecostal Church, Kingsville, Missouri with burial in the Clearfork Cemetery near Garden City, Missouri.

Family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the church.

A complete obituary will be published when it becomes available.

Funny Money Floating Around Nevada

In recent weeks Nevada Police sent out information on counterfeit money being passed in the area.

Again today, detectives within the department located more counterfeit money at a residence.

Take a careful look at the three bills posted. All three have the same serial number on them. You can see the ink is faded on the paper, which isn't consistent with genuine currency.


We continue to stress for businesses, and subjects obtaining money from others to look at the money you're being given before the transaction is finalized.

If you have any questions about counterfeit currency please call us at 417-448-5100 and ask to speak to an officer. We will be glad to help!

Missing dog north of of Butler

My Great Pyrenees has disappeared. We live just outside city limits north of butler. 

If u see her, her name is Lucy, please call me. 913-530-3012. God bless.

Stolen Vehicle In Nevada

On 8/1/17 the Nevada Police Department took a report of a stolen vehicle from the 100 Block of W. Hickory Street in Nevada.

The vehicle is described at a 2005 brown in color Chevrolet Impala with a Missouri License number of FP7-U9T.

If you have seen this vehicle please call the Nevada Police Department at Phone: (417) 448-5100.

Children's Health and Safety Fair a success

Butler Fire Department Photo

Good times yesterday with Adrian Fire and Bates County EMS helping out at the Children's Health and Safety Fair at the Adrian Optimist building in Adrian. 

We have participated for several years. Good program with many presenters and well attended by the public.


Courtesy of the Butler Fire Department

Butler Fire Department Photo