Nevada Police Department execute search warrant

In the afternoon of Friday March 9, 2018 Nevada Police executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1100 block of N. Main Street in response to reports of illegal drug activity at that location.

Officers had recently developed information regarding a known male subject at that location that had reportedly been involved in illegal drug activity.

During the search of the apartment officers located and seized packages of suspected methamphetamine, and multiple pieces of suspected drug paraphernalia. The evidence seized from the residence will be sent to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Lab for further analysis.

The known male subject, identified as Michael Hall, age of 31 of Nevada was not found at the residence during the search warrant, but was located by officers on March 13, 2018. He was taken into custody by Nevada Police and transported to the Vernon County Jail.

Another subject identified as Aaron Hallam, age 30 of Nevada was taken into custody during the execution of the search warrant and transported to the Vernon County Jail.

On Saturday March 10, 2018 the following charges were filed against Michael Hall through the Vernon County Associate Court:

Possession of a Controlled Substance - Class D Felony

Hall is being held in the Vernon County Jail in lieu of a $25,000 cash only bond.

On Saturday March 10, 2018 the following charges were filed against Aaron Hallam through the Vernon County Associate Court:

Possession of a Controlled Substance - Class D Felony

Hallam is being held in the Vernon County Jail in lieu of a $25,000 cash only bond.

Citizens are encouraged to contact the police if they have any information that would be helpful to combat crime.

For questions regarding crime prevention techniques or to start a Neighborhood Watch Program, contact the Nevada Police Department at (417) 448-5100.

To report criminal activities call 911 or us the Tip Hotline (417) 667-8477.

Any and all information will be kept confidential.

New charges filed in Fatal Clinton Police Officer Shooting

Tammy Widger

Henry County Prosecuting Attorney Richard Shields announced Wednesday afternoon, March 14, 2018, he has filed an Amended Complaint charging Tammy Widger, 37, Clinton, with the added count of Murder in the Second Degree under the felony murder rule in the shooting death of Clinton Police Officer Christopher Ryan Morton.

Widger had previously been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver and Keeping a Public Nuisance, both felonies.

The added charge alleges that the death of Officer Morton occurred as a result of Widger perpetrating those felony offenses. The continuing investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol revealed additional information that supports the amended charge.

The court has set her new bond at $100,000 cash only.

The above charge is an accusation and is not evidence and is not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of this charge must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

From the Cass County Sheriff's Office

On Wednesday around 12:30 p.m. a homeowner in the 24600 block of Rockhaven Rd, Harrisonville arrived home and found two men burglarizing their home. 

The suspects fled in a vehicle and crashed between Rockhaven and the northbound lanes of I-49 about a mile north of Harrisonville. One suspect was located hiding under an overpass bridge near the location and taken into custody.

Multiple law enforcement officers from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Archie Police Department, Harrisonville Police Department and Missouri State Highway Patrol assisted in a large area search for the second suspect. The second suspect remains at large. Deputies are following up additional leads.

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

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

Impaired Driving Affects Lives. If you’re planning a special celebration for St. Patrick’s Day, think first about a safe and sober ride home. 

It doesn’t matter who you are, the conscious choice of driving impaired can change everything in an instant, and the consequences are real.
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Rich Hill Father Daughter Dance

Obituary - Harold Leland Hunholz

Harold Leland Hunholz, 79, Adrian, MO, died Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at ABC Health Care in Harrisonville. 

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian.

(A complete obituary will be posted when information is available).

Obituary - Rita Fae Brown

Rita Fae Brown, 84, Archie, MO, died Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Archie, MO, with visitation from 10:00-11:00. Burial will follow in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.

Rita was born March 6, 1934 in Adrian, MO, the daughter of Wilburn and Ollie C. (Oliver) Kendrick. Rita was a 1953 graduate of Archie High School. She married William Harrison Brown on January 15, 1954. Rita moved to Long Branch, NJ in April, 1954, to be with Bill, who was serving in the U.S. Army. In November, 1955, Rita and Bill moved to a farm in the community of Everett, MO where they raised show horses and Limousine cattle.

Rita worked for Western Electric from 1960 to 1973. She loved country music, dancing, and life in general. She considered her many nieces and nephews to be daughters and sons. In 2008, Rita met David Payne. Rita and David had 10 great years together traveling, attending dances, and enjoying life to the fullest.

Rita was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Bill, on July 23, 2004, and two sisters, Freda Burchett and Evelyn Warren. She is survived by one brother, William Kendrick and his wife, Donna Sue, Camdenton, MO; one sister, Christine Holbrook, Harrisonville, MO; her partner, David Payne, Archie, MO; and many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.

Blood Drive In Cass County