The following candidates interviewed for the Little Mr. & Miss Bates County...

The following candidates interviewed for the Little Mr. & Miss Bates County...

Little Miss:
1. Alyssa Lewis - 5
2. Emily Coleman - 5
3. Makenzie Douty - 4
4. Hannah McBrayer- 4
5. Blakely Bagby - 4

Little Mr:
1. Ian Bergman - 6
2. William Lewis- 4
3. Hunter Bridges- 6
4. Gunnar Smith- 5
5. Reggie Carter- 4

Winners will be announced Tuesday July 10 at the bash following the parade!

**these names are in no particular order**

Cement truck rollover in Cass County

On 6/27/18 around 2:25pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Southbound Missouri 291 just south of 167th Street in rural Cass County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2007 International Cement Mixer driven by 57 year old Phillip M. Lingle of Blue Springs, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned onto the passenger side.

Mr. Lingle sustained minor injuries in this accident and he was transported by ambulance to St. Luke's East Hospital in Lees Summit, Missouri for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by GT Tow.


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Two from Montrose escape injury in two vehicle accident involving a tractor

On 6/27/18 around 5:15am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County along with Henry County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a two vehicle accident involving a tractor near Route K just south of CR SW 600 in rural Henry County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1948 Oliver Tractor driven by 70 year old Elmer L. Rotert of Montrose, Missouri attempted to make a U-turn in the middle of the roadway when he was struck by a 2000 Ford F-150 driven by 51 year old Wesley A. Stettnisch of Montrose, Missouri.

Elmer L. Rotert sustained moderate injuries in this accident but he refused medical treatment at the scene of the crash.

Both vehicles were totaled and towed from the scene.

Two vehicle accident involving MoDot truck in Bates County

The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County is on scene of a two vehicle accident around the area of Missouri 52 Highway and J Highway in rural Bates County.

A MoDot truck is said to have been struck by a unknown passenger vehicle in this area.

Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available to us from the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County.


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From the Nevada Police Department

Barton County Sheriff's Office looking for subject who fled on foot after police pursuit

On June 28th 2018 a vehicle Pursuit took place that originated in Jasper County. The vehicle pursuit concluded in a cornfield in Southwest Barton County in the area of Stateline and SW 80th rd. 

At this time numerous law enforcement officers from Missouri and Kansas are still in the area looking for a female subject that fled from the vehicle. The woman is described to have pink hair and wearing black shorts. 

If anybody sees a woman walking in the area of stateline and 80th rd in Missouri your asked to call 911 and advise the dispatcher of the location you have seen her in. Please do not try to make contact with her.

4th of July Car Show in Drexel

Mark your calendars for the 4th of July car show at Drexel Mo city park. If you have a car, truck, rat rod, or bike bring it to show it off. 

Trophies awarded to the best bike, best truck, best car, and best of show. Drexel Lions club will be putting on their annual fireworks show at dusk!

Update: From the Harrisonville Police Department

UPDATE: We have been advised that the railroad has disabled the arms at Mechanic St. Now a crew member from each train will disembark, manually close the intersection and re-open it once the train has passed. Please be aware that this means longer times per train.

Thank you all for your patience, and please share this information with your friends and family so that as many people know as possible.