One arrested after police pursuit ends near Adrian

On 2/2/19 around 1:16am the Adrian Police Department, Bates County Sheriff's Office and Missouri State Highway Patrol were involved in a police pursuit that ended on Route A just east of CR 1001 in rural Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the pursuit started when the 1997 Buick driven by 40 year old Dru P. Kazmier of Adrian, Missouri was failing to yield for the police when he lost control of the vehicle and traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned.

Mr. Kazmier sustained minor injuries in this accident and he was treated and released by EMS at the scene.

Dru P. Kazmier was arrested for 1.) Driving While Revoked/ Suspended 2.)Exceeding the posted speed limit (16-19mphs) 3.)Contempt 4.) Fleeing a police officer.

More charges are pending at this time and Mr. Kazmier was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and he is currently listed as bondable.


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Arrest made this morning in Harrisonville

This morning, Harrisonville Officers with the assistance of the Cass County Sheriff's Office served a search warrant at 1005 South Butler Drive. Officers located wanted fugitive Lenny James, who was wanted for a no bond parole warrant. 

Approximately 35 grams of methamphetamine, paraphernalia, brass knuckles, and stolen items were recovered. This investigation originated from a tip from neighbors. Thank you to the citizens of this community who have helped us make our town safe.

Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available to us from the Harrisonville Police Department.

Two from Kansas City arrested in Bates County

On 2/1/19 around 9:43pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 48 year old Michael R. Wells and 41 year old Stephen B. Woods both of Kansas City, Missouri.

Stephen B. Woods was arrested for 1.) Misdemeanor Cass County Sheriff's Office Warrant and Michael R. Wells was arrested for 1.) Driving While Intoxicated 2.) Driving while Revoked or Suspended.

Both men were booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and both are currently listed as bondable.

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Obituary - Randall “Randy” Wayne Copelin

Randall “Randy” Wayne Copelin, 59, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at home. 

Memorial services will be held at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, February 9, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar, MO.

Warmer Weather The Next Three Days

Foggy, drizzly, and breezy conditions sound pretty cold in early February... but we'll keep warming up into the 40s and 50s! Even areas with snow cover should see rising temperatures and significant melting today.

Obituary - Craig Lewis

Craig Lewis, 57, Springfield, Missouri passed away Friday, January 25, 2019 at his home in Springfield. Condolences and fond memories can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Funeral Services will be on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 11am with visitation one hour prior to service at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Antioch Cemetery and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.

Coyote Hunt in Bates County

Obituary - Shirley A. Perry

Shirley A. Perry, age 81, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Cullen Funeral Home 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083.

Shirley was born on June 5, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the daughter of Jim Anders and Gladys Lasley Anders. Shirley was one of six children including, Chuck, Fern, Jim, Ray, and Pat.

Shortly after graduating high school, Shirley was joined in marriage with her late husband Franklin Perry on April 4, 1958 and for ten years spent time together overseas. Together they were blessed with daughter, Cheryl. Shirley very much loved her family and loved her hummingbird collection. As a member of the United Methodist Church in Harrisonville, Missouri, Shirley was also a social butterfly. She owned her own restaurant in Raymore, Missouri for several years.

Shirley is preceded in death by her loving husband of sixty years, Franklin Perry; brothers Chuck Anders and Jim Anders; and sister Fern Ashby.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Cheryl Plumb; brother Ray Anders; sister Pat Baldwin; grandson, Jeremy Plumb; granddaughter Shelby Bouzek; and two great grandchildren, Skyler and Kaleb Plumb.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, Missouri 64105.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278