Xtreme Motors in Butler customer appreciation day

Xtreme Motors just south of the stoplight at ft. Scott and Orange Streets in Butler wants to welcome you to attend a customer appreciation day Saturday May 12th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.! 

Intimidator UTV and Spartan Mower rep will be on location along with our Gourmet Guru Grill ($700 value) team cooking up some awesome BBQ! Come join us for some great FREE food! 

You will also have a chance to win a FREE ceramic Guru Grill, drawing will be at 1:00. Must be present to win. There will be demo machines available. Look forward to seeing you there!

Obituary - Drue Helen Coonce

Drue Helen Coonce, Kansas City, Mo., passed away Sunday, April 29, at the age of 94. Arrangements are under direction of the Heuser Funeral Home, Rich Hill, and services are scheduled at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 3, at the Moment of Truth Baptist Church in Kansas City with burial scheduled at 4:00 p.m. in the Papinville, Mo. Cemetery. 

Visitation is scheduled between six and eight o'clock Wednesday evening, May 2, at the Moment of Truth Baptist Church in Kansas City.

Obituary - Robert Clay Williams

Robert Clay Williams, 85, Nevada, MO passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, MO following a lengthy illness. Bob was born July 10, 1932 in Walker, MO to John Henry and Jessie Alice (Tons) Williams.

Bob was raised in Walker and graduated from Bronaugh High School Class of 1950. He served in the United States Army from December 1952 to December 1954 in Korea during the Korean War. Bob received numerous medals including a Bronze Service Star. He returned to the Hepler – Girard, KS area where he farmed and raised Charolais Cattle most of his life. Following retirement he came to Nevada where he continued to reside. Bob was a member of the Community Christian Church in Nevada. He was also a member of VFW #2175 and the American Legion Post #2 of Nevada. Bob was especially proud his trip to Washington D.C. with the South Coffey County High School Honor Flight.

In 1961 he married Bettie Jean Martin and together they had four children which include, R. Scott Williams and his wife Bobbi, Columbus, KS, Todd Williams and his wife Kim, Dallas, TX, Tonettie Westerlin and her husband Dick, San Antonio, TX, Stephaen Williams and his wife Shirley, Franklin, KS. Also surviving are ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Thomas Williams and his wife Marvelyn, Ft. Scott, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and four sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2018 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Walker, MO.

Memorials are suggested to Parsons High School Honor Flight in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Update: Three arrested in Nevada search warrant

In the morning hours of Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Nevada Police executed a search warrant in the 400 block of N. Ash Street in response to reports of illegal drug activity at that location.

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

Upon arrival, officers made contact with multiple subjects on the property. During the initial contact officers encountered four known subjects inside a vehicle in the driveway.

Altogether, Nevada Police located nine individuals during the search. It was discovered one of the subjects had outstanding warrants for his arrest from Webb City (MO).

Nevada Police located and seized suspected illegal drugs and suspected drug paraphernalia at the scene. Suspected methamphetamine and suspected marijuana were located amongst the subjects.

The suspected drug evidence seized will be sent to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Lab for further analysis.

Three subjects were taken into custody and transported to the Vernon County Jail for holding by Nevada Police. The three subjects were identified as follows:

Otis McCullick, age of 53 of Nevada
Clint Carney, age 38 of Nevada
Autumn Fry, age 27 of Joplin

On May 1, 2018, the following charges were filed against Otis McCullick through the Vernon County Associate Court:

Possession of a Controlled Substance – Class D Felony

McCullick is being held in the Vernon County Jail in lieu of a $10,000 cash only bond.

On May 1, 2018 the following charges were filed against Autumn Fry through the Vernon County Associate Court:

Possession of a Controlled Substance - Class D Felony

Fry is being held in the Vernon County Jail in lieu of a $10,000 cash only bond.

On May 1, 2018 the following charges were filed against Clint Carney through the Vernon County Associate Court:

Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, prior offender – Class A Misdemeanor

Carney is being held in the Vernon County Jail in lieu of a $2,500 cash only bond in addition to outstanding arrest warrants from Webb City (MO).

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.

Copyright Mid America Live News 

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The City of Harrisonville has an opening for an IT Specialist.

IT Specialist – The City of Harrisonville, MO is accepting resumes for this regular full time technical position. The individual will be responsible for assisting the IT Director with maintenance of computer, network, and other technology systems as well as supporting end user hardware and software needs. 

Ability to prioritize tasks and effectively utilize time to maximize impact of efforts on overall IT infrastructure.
Ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical users.

Knowledge of Windows environment and software, TCP/IP connectivity, and an understanding of client server applications.

Requires a high level of skill with computer systems and their use as well as a willingness to learn new applications and services rapidly.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Minimum 2 year of educational experience focusing on hardware and software support in a multi-user network environment and 2 years work experience in an IT support role.

Full Time Exempt position. Pay based on experience. Position salary range from $48,158 to $72,238. Submit resume and application on Indeed.com https://www.indeed.com/cmp/City-of-Harrisonville/jobs/IT-Specialist-11c6f1b8c17a436d?q="IT"+specialist&vjs=3

BBQ Contest in Butler

Waste N Away Disposal is Hiring!!

Waste N Away Disposal is Hiring!!

We are a family owned and operated waste management company based out of Pleasant Hill Mo. 

We are currently in need of a someone to fill a thrower position. We need someone that is reliable and that will show up ready to work. 

Competitive pay is offered, with plenty of room for advancement to those who show initiative 😊 if you’re interested please call 816-977-5338 and ask to speak to Ashley!

Anyone seen this missing dog?

My son's dog has been missing for several days. He has been seen between Altona and Dayton. He's black w some white. Male pitbull. Name is Bow.

816-645-9808 or 660-200-6298. My name is Codi