From the Belton Police Department

On July 31st at approximately 9:30pm, Belton officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Stacey Dr on a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a car and an occupied residence had been shot multiple times. The occupants of the residence were not injured. Officers were able to learn that a white sedan was seen leaving the area shortly after the shooting.

The same evening at approximately 11:30 pm, Belton officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Carnegie on a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers discovered that another occupied residence had been shot multiple times. The occupants of that residence were also not injured. Again, a white sedan was seen leaving the area shortly after the shooting.

On August 1st at approximately 1240 am, a Belton police officer observed a white Lexus bearing a temporary license plate in the area of 58 hwy and Y hwy. The officer attempted to conduct an investigative stop on the vehicle but it fled. The vehicle fled north on I-49 into Grandview where officers lost sight of the vehicle and terminated the pursuit.

These incidents are still under investigation by the department.

Schools Are Back In Session Soon; Watch For Students!

As summer vacation comes to a close, students across Missouri are preparing to begin their 2018-2019 school year. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds drivers this brings a change in traffic patterns ─ school buses and parents taking their children to school will join other motorists on the road and affect the morning and afternoon commute. It is critical for drivers to be alert, especially near school zones, playgrounds, and bicycle paths. Whatever route you drive, expect this additional traffic and prepare by allowing extra time to reach your destination.

In 2017, five people were killed and 401 people were injured in 869 traffic crashes involving school buses. Parents are encouraged to talk to their children about riding a bus, walking, or driving to school in a safe manner. If they ride a bike, please make sure they wear a helmet and follow traffic laws.

Most traffic crashes involving young drivers (under the age of 21) in 2017 occurred between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., when school typically lets out. Drivers need to be aware of the increased traffic during this time—and not just in areas around schools. Many of these drivers are young and inexperienced. Parents: It is important to encourage those young drivers to remember driving is a full-time job. Using a cell phone, texting, or adjusting the radio can be the distraction that leads to a traffic crash. Texting is against the law for anyone under the age of 22.

Missouri law states that on a two-lane road, if a school bus is stopped and displaying warning signals while loading or unloading children, drivers must stop when meeting and following the bus. However, it is only necessary to stop on a four-lane highway when following the bus. Drivers, when you see a stopped school bus, stay alert and follow the law. Children may not be aware of traffic and dart unexpectedly into the roadway. 

The only 100 percent survivable crash is the one that never happens. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Every day as we travel on Missouri’s roadways, we trust that every driver on the road is going to obey the speed limit, pay attention, and drive sober. “Don’t Violate The Trust.”

From the Butler Fire Department

On Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 3:42 a.m. the Butler Fire Department was dispatched to the home of Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson in Passaic for a reported structure fire. At 3:47 units arrived on scene and found heavy fire coming from the rear of the structure. 

The house was a total loss with heavy fire and heat damage throughout. 

Missouri State Fire Marshall deemed the cause of the fire as accidental in nature. 

Units were released from the scene at 8:24. Butler Fire received mutual aid assistance from Adrian, Rich Hill, Amsterdam and Central Cass Fire and Bates County Ambulance. 

All occupants were out of the residence upon arrival. There were no injuries.

Mine Creek Civil War Battlefield State Historic Site Heritage Day

Join us Saturday August 4th from 10am-3pm for Heritage Day, a special event at Mine Creek Civil War Battlefield State Historic Site at 20485 KS Highway 52, Pleasanton, Kansas 66075

This annual event features a Civil War artillery demonstration. Plus blacksmith, Dutch oven cooking, leather works, and much more. 

Experts will be on hand from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. to help visitors identify their own objects and artifacts . Admission is Adults $5 and Students $2.


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From the city of Pleasanton Kansas

(Pleasanton,Kansas) On Monday, August 6th, Sixth Street from Holly Street to the Railroad Tracks and Sixth Street west of Cedar will be closed for road improvements. 

DO NOT drive through the road barriers and construction cones! 

You will still be able to cross the tracks at Park Street, 10th Street, 9th Street and 2nd Street. 

Please use one of these alternate routes, while the contractor is working to improve this road!

Update: Missing Warsaw boy found safe

Julie Darnell and Grayson Darnell have been located and are with the Moniteau County Sheriffs Department. 

The Warsaw Police Department would like to thank all the citizens with there tips and information, as well as a thank you to all the Local, County, State, and Federal agencies that assisted and helped to locate Julie and Grayson. WPD is thankful everyone is ok and safe.

Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Office Wanted Wednesday

From the city of Drexel

The water will be shut off today from Pine Street south to fix a meter shut off around 9:00 this morning. We will keep you updated thank you for your patience and understanding.