Airplane crash in rural Drexel

The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies and the FAA are on scene of a airplane crash around the area of S. Nelson Road in rural Drexel at this time.

The crash is said to of happened yesterday and no one is said to be injured at this time.

Mid America Live News will continue to follow this and provide a update when more information becomes available to us.



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 Update: The plane is said to have stalled around 7:15pm last night and was put down in a field off of South Nelson Road... Damages are reported as very minor.. We will update if we hear anymore! Thanks

Bates County Nostalgia Band honored first official retiree

On Monday, July 31, the Bates County Nostalgia Band honored our first official retiree, Billie Dines. The band presented Billie with a plaque & dedicated a Gershwin medley to her.

Billie, along with Larry Haney, Joyce Guffey & Dana Arnold are founding members of the band. Bill Tetley, Billie's high school band teacher, was the founding father & first director of the band 33 years ago. 

Billie, who faithfully attends the concerts proudly wearing her Bates County Nostalgia Band shirt, is definitely missed in the trombone section, but we do believe she is enjoying her new role as president of our fan club!!

Thank you Billie for all your years of dedication, for sharing your talent, and for being our friend! We love you ❤️

Nebraska truck driver seriously injured in Bates County rollover accident

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On 8/5/17 around 2:40am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle semi truck rollover accident  on I-49 Southbound at Mile Marker 123.6 which is North of Rich Hill.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the a says the accident occurred when the 2003 Kenworth driven by 43 year old Paul Q. Ward of Fairbury, Nebraska struck a construction sign in a work zone causing the vehicle to travel of the right side of the roadway, strike a guardrail and overturn.

Mr. Ward sustained serious injuries in this accident and he was transported by Life Flight Eagle to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.

The truck was totaled and is currently being removed from J's Southland Tow.


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Obituary - Doris Ann 'Kaiser' Ikenberry

Doris Ann 'Kaiser' Ikenberry

Doris Ann 'Kaiser' Ikenberry, age 87, of Clinton, entered into God's care on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at her home.

Doris was born on September 8, 1929 to Marvin A. Kaiser and Mary Grace ‘Garrett’ Kaiser of Clinton, MO. After graduating from Clinton High School, she attended Central Missouri State Teacher’s College in Warrensburg, MO for one year. She married Jack Ikenberry on June 25, 1949. Doris was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was a member of the Golden Valley Quilters’ Guild and an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Clinton.

Survivors include her son, Kevin Ikenberry (Kristin); two daughters, Karen Santimore (Andrew) and Kelly Ikenberry; five grandchildren, Kathryn Ford (Bart), Caleb Ikenberry, Christian Ikenberry, Calvin Ikenberry, and Claire Ikenberry; one great-grandchild, Eleanor Ford; two brothers, Wendell Kaiser and Don Kaiser (Betty); several other family members and a host of friends.

Preceding Doris in death were her parents; her husband, and a brother, Kenneth Kaiser.

The family will receive visitors at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 4, 2017 at Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 PM with interment following at Englewood Cemetery.

The family has asked that memorial contributions be made to the First Presbyterian Church and left in care of Consalus Funeral Home, 209 S. 2nd St., Clinton, MO 64735.

Condolences may be left online at this website.

Shots Fired by Officer after pursuit in Ft. Scott Kansas, Nevada man now in custody

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred last night near the Fort Scott National Cemetery.

On Thursday, Aug. 3, at 11:15 p.m., the KBI was asked to assist the Bourbon County Sheriff's Office following an officer involved shooting that occurred at approximately 10:45 p.m. in Fort Scott. KBI agents and a crime scene response team responded to conduct the investigation.

Preliminary information indicates that at 9:30 p.m. a Bourbon County Sheriff's deputy was dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle near Fort Scott Lake. After a search of the area, the deputy located a red Ford Ranger pickup and observed the driver running a stop sign. The deputy initiated a traffic stop, however the driver of the Ranger refused to stop and a vehicle pursuit ensued.

Officers from the Fort Scott Police Department joined the pursuit. At one time the chase was discontinued for safety reasons, and authorities lost contact with the Ford Ranger. They were able to locate the vehicle again and pursued it down a dead end dirt path east of the intersection of 230 St. and Kansas in rural Fort Scott. When the driver of the Ranger was unable to continue, he struck a Fort Scott Police Department vehicle while attempting to turn around. Then, the Ranger drove directly toward a Bourbon County Sheriff's deputy who had parked and exited his vehicle. The deputy fired toward the Ranger, which then drove into a culvert, disabling the vehicle.

The occupant of the Ranger was not hit by gunfire. He was identified as 51-year-old David L. Baldwin of Nevada, Missouri. Baldwin was taken into custody and then transported to Mercy Hospital where he was treated for minor injuries. Upon release, he was booked into the Bourbon County Jail on two counts of aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, felony fleeing or attempting to elude, and felony criminal damage to property, as well as well as other misdemeanor traffic violations.

No law enforcement officers were injured during this incident.

This investigation is ongoing. No further information will be released at this time.

Linn County Kansas Pursuit now in Bates County

The Linn County Kansas Sheriff's Office attempted to pull over a vehicle for a traffic violation and the vehicle failed to yield.

The vehicle is said to be a white in color passenger vehicle possibly a Chrysler 300 car.

The pursuit has crossed over state lines and into Bates County at this time around the area of County Road 6508 and State Line Road where the officer lost sight of the vehicle.

The Bates County Sheriff's Office is responding to the area to assist in looking for the vehicle at this time.

If you see anything suspicious or this vehicle please contact the Bates County Sheriff's Office at 660-679-3232.

Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available to us from the Bates County Sheriff's Office.

Obituary - Connie Oehring

Connie Oehring

Connie Oehring passed away peacefully at her home in Greenfield, Missouri, on August 1, 2017. She was born March 20, 1946, the only daughter of Charles Jay and Mildred (Dorward) Davis Bitner. She spent her formative years around the family farm near Appleton City and graduated from Appleton City High School in 1964. After completing her education Connie married Howard Oehring on December 20, 1979, her husband of 38 years. 

Connie loved working out in the yard, especially caring for her flowers. She was a giving person that dutifully went to every garage sale near her home and gave the treasures she found to her friends and family selflessly. Her family remembers that she always kept an immaculate house with nothing out of place. Moreover, collecting geese figurines and listening to her many wind chimes outside her lakefront home and also enjoying the wildlife were some of her most enjoyed things and times. Apart from these hobbies and activities, Connie dedicated much of her time to Arcola Christian Church, where she remained a dedicated and active member throughout her life. Above all, she was devoted to her family and gave selflessly to them all her life. The world never knew a greater wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and she will be deeply missed by her family and all who had the privilege of knowing her. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jay and Mildred Davis; her brother Ronnie Davis. 

Connie is survived by her husband: Howard; children: Rodney (Leslie) Zinn, Rhonda (Arnie) Schreier, Gregory (Tara) Oehring, Ronnie (Sharmin) Oehring; eight grandchildren: Jake and Tiffany Zinn, Amanda and Chesney Schreier, David and Allison Oehring, and Ciara and Clarissa Oehring; two great-grandchildren: Jet and Maverick Zinn; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Arrangements are under direction of the Hill and Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, and a graveside service is scheduled at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 5, in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Taberville, Mo. Memorials to the Arcola, Mo. Christian Church are suggested.

Riding For Veterans underway in Butler this weekend

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Tonight was the first night of the Riding For Veterans event at the Bates County Fairgrounds. 

The bulls were on fire tonight and the cowboys will look for some redemption when the action continues tomorrow night at 7:30pm.

Please use the main gate at the fairgrounds for entrance to the arena. Adults $12, Children $8, Kids 5 and under FREE!!! 

*bull riding * mutton busting* *extreme bull hula hoop*
*Smiley Todd Pettigrew, Rodeo Entertainer*

It's a a great family event for a great cause- proceeds go to help Veterans and Veteran organizations!!!

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