National Day of Prayer observed around the area

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER is being observed on the Butlers square today. The theme for this year is "Love One Another". The theme comes from the words of Jesus in John 13:34, “Love one another. Just as I have loved you.”

More information about the National Day of Prayer is available here https://nationaldayofprayer.org/ 

BREAKING: KBI seeking person of interest in Butler death

From the Kansas Bureau of Investigation:

Investigation into Butler, Mo., death crosses state line

The Butler Police Department in Butler, Mo. recovered the body of 69-year-old Cindy McCoy, of Butler, in a vehicle that was pulled from a Missouri lake on Monday, May 1.
Early Thursday morning, May 2, multiple agencies converged on a house on Center Street in Pleasanton, where one person was detained on a Bates County Circuit Court warrant for arrest in connection with that case.
43-year-old Monte M. McCoy was arrested on a warrant that states that the defendant (M. McCoy) “knowingly attempted to kill or cause serious physical injury to Cindy Lynn McCoy by striking her with a vehicle, and in the course thereof inflicted serious physical injury.”

Later Thursday morning, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation issued a notice that they are currently searching for 33-year-old Samantha McCoy as a person of interest in connection with that ongoing investigation.

Samantha McCoy is described as a white female, approximately 5 ft. 9 in.; and 150 pounds with blond hair and hazel eyes.

If you see her, or have knowledge of her location, please contact the KBI at 1-800-KS-CRIME or call the Linn County Sheriff’s Office at 913-795-2665.

This Story Has Been Updated: https://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2019/05/update-person-of-interest-in-butler.html

Confirmed: Body found at Butler city lake

It has been officially confirmed that a body was recovered at the Butler city lake yesterday following the discovery of a vehicle found submerged in the water.

The identity of the victim and details surrounding the circumstances have not been released, pending further investigation.

Mid America Live will continue to follow this story and will provide updates accordingly.


This Story Has Been Updated:
https://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2019/05/breaking-kbi-seeking-person-of-interest.html

Senator Ed Emery: Money Without Measurements

“Government does not tax to get the money it needs; government always finds a need for the money it gets.” – Ronald Reagan

The Missouri Senate passed 13 budget bills last week. All told, these measures authorize the state to spend $29.75 billion in 2020. That’s $4,850 for every man, woman and child in Missouri.

It took the Senate less than eight hours to approve its version of the state budget. In truth, the process actually began weeks ago in the House of Representatives, which holds the constitutional responsibility of drafting the state’s budget. With deference to the governor’s requests, the House presents its budget recommendations to the upper legislative body in 13 spending proposals. These bills address repayment of bonding obligations, state employee payroll and benefits and anticipated expenses for each state agency and department. The Senate Appropriations Committee reviews the House proposals, accepts some and revises others. Finally, the full Senate votes on the committee’s substitute bills. The differences between the two budgets must be sorted out by a conference committee and finally passed prior to May 10.

Cheese making class at Poplar Heights Living History Farm

Missouri State Highway Patrol Throwback Thursday

May 1986: Explosives Disposal Unit acquired a new self-contained bomb transport vehicle.

The vehicle is designed to provide safe transportation of explosive devices and to store all necessary disposal equipment. #TBT

Pictured: Cpl. C. G. Zang, Sgt. T. A. Cox, Cpl. J. D. Simmons

Free Kids Carnival this weekend in Harrisonville

Butler Community Food Pantry Mass Distribution

Saturday, May 4th is the next Butler Community Food Pantry Mass Distribution. 8:30am-11:00am. 709 W. Ohio St.

Open to all Bates County residents. Bring ID and proof of county residency. See you Saturday.