Sunday....Damp, Chilly and snow for some

Good Morning! Snow has been occurring off and on across northwestern Missouri and far northeastern Kansas overnight and this morning. 

Drizzle and light rain has been steadily occurring everywhere else... but you only read the word "snow" in that first part and tuned out after that. 

So nothing I write here really matters. It's okay, we understand, I mean, we're disappointed, but we understand. Have a great Sunday!

Obituary - Sinda Simms

Sinda Simms, 63 of Olathe, Kansas died Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at her home in Olathe, Kansas. Memorial services will be

1:30 pm Thursday December 6th at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler. There is no visitation. Online condolences may be sent to www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Sinda Simms was born May 10, 1955 the daughter of Berdie Louise (Lee) Hardiman and Andrew G. Potts.

Sinda is survived by son Darwin G. Potts and daughter Bobbi Potts. seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Also her siblings Alonzo Potts Sr, Rodney Potts, Debra Potts, Ement Potts, Jeffrey Potts and Pamela Robinson.

Sinda graduated from Butler High School and had worked for Medicalodge in Butler. She was a licensed cosmetologist and moved to Olahe, Kansas in 2006. Sinda was married to Bobby Simms who preceded her in death February 7, 2015. She worked as a manager of HyVee convenience store. 

She was a fan of two-sepping and enjoyed card games and billiards. Sinda loved spending time with her family and friends and throwing parties. She would never pass up a chance to go to the casino and was as avid Chiefs fan.

Highlights from the Butler square

Little Miss Snowflake Briley Mason and Little Jack Frost Braden Poland 

Jim Henry counts down the lighting of the Mayor’s Christmas tree

From the City of Drexel

Don't forget to have your calendars marked for Dec. 8, 2018 for the Drexel Holiday Train. Rudy will pull into Drexel around 4 pm. So bring the entire family to see this wonderful train and Santa Claus. 

Also enjoy some good food from BBQ (Gettin' Sauced Danny Marks), to Pin's Thai Food, to Chili and Hot Dogs (Junior Class) and don't forget the Kettle Korn (RJ Classic). 

You might also be able to find some Christmas presents to mark off you list, from a few of our local vendors. Come join in the Fun!!

Mail truck rollover in Harrisonville

On 11/30/18 around 1pm the Harrisonville Police Department responded to a mail truck rollover accident on Clearwater Drive by the Justice Center in Harrisonville.

The vehicle lost control and traveled off the roadway and overturned. Traffic was delayed for a short time and the driver wasn't injured in this accident.

The vehicle received moderate damages and it was towed from the scene by Miller's Tow of Harrisonville, Missouri.

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From the Barton County Sheriffs Office

The Barton County 911 Center received a call of a motor vehicle accident approximately one mile west of Lamar on 160 Highway. The Barton County ambulance, Lamar Fire Department, and deputy's with the Sheriff's Office responded to the scene .

One person was transported by personal vehicle to Cox Barton County Hospital for treatment. The accident is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

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

Obituary - Ruth Ellen Reeves

Ruth Ellen Reeves, 79, Harrisonville, Missouri died Thursday, November 29, 2018 at her home in Harrisonville. 

 A Celebration of Life service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, December 3, 2018 at the Heartland Baptist Fellowship in Harrisonville with visitation from 6:00- 7:30 p.m. The family suggests contributions to the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home.

Ruth was born June 25, 1939 in Marshfield, Missouri, a daughter of Homer M. and Eve (Pippin) Farr. She had lived in Marshfield, Harrisonville, Kansas City, MO and Montgomery, Alabama before moving back to Harrisonville in 1971. She was a 1957 graduate of East High School in Kansas City.

Ruth was united in marriage to Ronald M. Reeves on May 23, 1958, and they enjoyed 57 years of marriage before Ron’s death on November 28, 2015.

Ruth was the secretary for the Cass County Missouri Commissioner’s Office for 20 years before her retirement in 2006. She was a member of the Heartland Baptist Fellowship. Ruth had formerly served as the secretary at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Harrisonville. Ruth had served as a Cub Scout Den Mother for Pack 3, and had also been a member of the Harrisonville Band Boosters.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Ronald. Ruth is survived by three sons, Ronald M, Reeves (Donna) Harrisonville, Robert W. Reeves, Ozark, MO, and Richard L. Reeves, Harrisonville; one sister, Martha Tabb (Gerald), Harrisonville; two grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.

Structure Fire in Butler

Around 10;00am this morning the Butler Fire Department responded to fire in the garage of a home located at 602 W. Summit Street in Butler.

The fire was quickly put out and the home was ventilated before the residence returned to the home.

No one was injured and the cause of the fire was determined and removed.

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