Remembering Eldorado Springs Firefighter Russell Hayes

Firefighter Russell Hayes of the El Dorado Springs Fire Dept was memorialized today. He died after a fire truck crash Wednesday. He was on his way to conduct a pump certification test. He'd served his community for 42 years. Missouri is better for his service.

Obituary - Calvin Otto Salmon

Funeral services for Calvin Salmon of Buffalo, Missouri will be 10 a.m. Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Mike Humphrey officiating and Darwin Bennett assisting. Visitation 5 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at the Schowengerdt Chapel in Butler. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to Ararat Shrine or Heartland Hospice. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Calvin Otto Salmon, age 72 of Buffalo, Missouri formerly of Butler, Missouri died Friday, October 5, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He was born November 25, 1945 to Kermit Cleo and Norma Jean Portwood Salmon in Butler, Missouri.

Calvin is survived by his wife, Connie Salmon of Buffalo, Missouri; three daughters, Vickie Hannah and husband Matt of Butler, Missouri, Angie "Annie" Wishne and husband Kirk of Lee's Summit, Missouri and Amanda Sipes and husband Sheldon of Lincoln, Arkansas; a sister, Jeanie Bartimus and husband Greg of Butler, Missouri; two aunts, Pat Bennett and husband Tom of Clinton, Missouri and Margie Jackson and husband Ronnie of Appleton City, Missouri; and several cousins and friends.

Kansas City man arrested in Johnson County hit and run accident

Charles L. Henderson

A Kansas City, Missouri man suspected of a hit and run accident in Johnson County on Sept. 18, 2018, has been arrested, it was announced on Friday by the Missouri Highway Patrol.

Charles L. Henderson, 39, Kansas City, has been charged by the Johnson County Prosecuting Attorney with leaving the scene of an accident-physical injury and drugs-possession of drug paraphernalia. He is being held in Johnson County Jail with a bond of $40,000.

The traffic hit and run incident occurred on Sept. 18, 2018, in Johnson County on US 50 Highway eastbound, around three tenths of a mile east of County Road NW 175.

Nicholas D. Lawson, 31, Osceola, was outside of his vehicle attempting to refuel the vehicle, An unknown vehicle struck Lawson and then left the scene.

Lawson experienced serious injuries and was airlifted by LifeFlight to Research Medical Center.

Courtesy of the Missouri State Highway Patrol 

Another Stormy Morning!

Another stormy morning this morning, as we remain stuck in this rainy pattern. The storm weather will continue through mid-week & could potentially lead to some hazardous weather across MO & KS, so be #weatheraware this week. #mowx #KSWX #kcwx

Moundville teen injured in Vernon County Crash

On 10/6/18 around 11:20pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County responded to a one vehicle accident on Route F around 2 miles east of Moundville, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2001 Kia Sportage driven by 19 year old Esther G. Fleener of Moundville, Missouri swerved to avoid a deer in the roadway and ran off the road and overturned.

Esther G. Fleener sustained minor injuries in this accident and she was transported by ambulance to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by TCB Towing of Nevada, Missouri.


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Joplin man arrested in Bates County

On 10/6/18 around 3:36pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested  24 year old Garrett N. Ward of Joplin, Missouri.

Mr. Ward was arrested for 1.) Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance 2.) Possession of drug paraphernalia.

He was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and later released.



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Drexel man arrested in Bates County

On 10/7/18 around 1:48am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 57 year old Michael E. Thomas of Drexel, Missouri.

Mr. Thomas was arrested for 1.) Driving While Intoxicated 2.) Failure to drive on the right half of the roadway.

He was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and placed on a 12 hour detox hold.

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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.

Obituary - Harley C. Jackson

Harley C. Jackson, 97, Harrisonville, Missouri died Friday, October 5, 2018 at his home in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. 

The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, October 8, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. 

Contributions may be made to the Harrisonvillle United Methodist Church. A complete obituary will be added when it becomes available.