Severe Storms Friday Afternoon & Evening

Active weather is in no mood to quit anytime soon.

Watch for strong to severe storms this afternoon and evening. If out tonight, avoid any potential flooded roadways.

Memorial Day Ceremony in Adrian

VFW Post 1935 will conduct our annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Lt. Charles Garrison Veterans Memorial, Adrian, MO. 

The public is invited and encouraged to come. Rain date Monday, May 27, 10:00AM.

1st Annual Blue River Bluegrass Festival in Harrisonville

Everyday dollar of each ticket benefits Restoration House KC as they combat human trafficking in our community and provide much needed to services to its victims. 

The best bluegrass in the world with Grammy nominee Kenny and Amanda Smith - all for an amazing cause. blueriverfestival.com

Obituary - Rex Keith Smith

Rex Smith, 61, Clinton, Missouri passed to his heavenly home on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at his home in Clinton. Graveside Cremation Inurnment will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Englewood Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association and may be left in care of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Rex was born in Clinton, Missouri the son of Glen Smith Jr. and Lennie Ann (Plumlee) Smith He was an automotive mechanic owning his own business, A&J Motors in Parker, Kansas where he also was a volunteer fireman and EMT. He loved to spend time with his grandkids camping and fishing. He coached baseball. He served on the Clinton School Board 2000-2003. He enjoyed taking care of his chickens and goats.

He is survived by his wife Doris (Goth) Smith; daughter Linsey Ashlock of Shawnee, KS.; sons, Andrew and Jarred; grandchildren, Alexis, Aaron, Bryndle; brother, Tony (Diana) Smith of Clinton; sisters, Brenda (Lowell) Church of Fountain, CO. and Joyce (Mike) Eager of Belton.

Family would like to thank Twin Lakes Hospice for their kind and loving care.

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

Who will stop the rain?

"Who will stop the rain?" - CCR

No... seriously... who will stop the rain?

Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible later tonight, with another round of moderate to heavy rain overnight from northeastern Kansas into portions of northwestern Missouri.

Driver Charged in Pursuit of Stolen Vehicle in Cass County

Cass Co – On Wednesday May 22, 2019 around 7:35 am deputies with the Cass County Sheriff's Office assisted the Peculiar Police Department to catch a suspect fleeing in a stolen vehicle.

Officers with the Peculiar Police Department attempted to stop a 2006 Dodge truck reported stolen from rural Pleasant Hill on May 7. Peculiar Police chased the vehicle south on C Highway from Peculiar.

When the pursuit approached the area of C Highway and 2 Highway, a Cass County Deputy successfully deployed a tire deflation device. The suspect continued to drive the vehicle with several flat tires west on 2 Highway through Freeman Missouri.

The driver led deputies north on State Route D south of Cleveland where a deputy performed a tactical vehicle intervention maneuver and forced the vehicle off the highway.

The driver, Daniel T. Moore, 44, Independence then ran on foot before deputies caught him. Moore was arrested on the following warrants:

Failure to Appear- Possession Controlled Substance out of Mercer County, bond $10,000.00 ,Obstruction – Independence Police, bond $225.00

Today Cass County Prosecutors charged Daniel Moore with Tampering with Motor Vehicle - D Felony, Possession Controlled Substance – D Felony, Resisting Arrest – E Felony. Bond is $25,000 cash only.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

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.

Chris Hasselman Benefit this Saturday in Butler

This Saturday May 25th I'm gonna need everyone to stop by the old O'Reilly's parking lot in Butler!! 

We will be having all donation bake sale! Lots of goodies!! We will also be selling pulled pork sandwiches and a drink!! 

All proceeds will go to Chris Hasselman s wife Hannah Hasselman and their beautiful children!! Our community always comes together in time of crisis... now is the time please help this family!

THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT AND WILL START AROUND 10AM

Obituary - Loyd LeRoy McGraw

Loyd LeRoy McGraw, Sr., 83, Walker, MO passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at his home in Walker following a lengthy illness. Loyd was born August 18, 1935 in El Dorado Springs, MO to Russell and Georgie (Hargrove) McGraw. Loyd was then married to his loving wife Lois Toepfer McGraw on January 4, 1959 in Fort Scott, KS and she survives of the home.

Loyd was baptized into Christ at the age of 22 and has been a longtime member of the Church of Christ in Nevada where he served as a deacon for a number of years. Loyd was the father of eight children, Glenda, Russell, Lela, Vanita, Shela, Vernon, Loyd, Jr., and John. He was an over the road truck driver for 33 years.

In addition to his wife Lois he is survived by seven children, Glenda (McGraw) Gresham and her husband Darryl of Coyle, OK, Lela McGraw of Edmond, OK, Vanita McGraw of Edmond, OK, Shela (McGraw) Cameron of Nixa, MO, Vernon McGraw and his wife Misty (Adams) McGraw of Nevada, MO, Loyd LeRoy McGraw, Jr. and his wife Janet (Kelley) McGraw of Piedmont, OK, John McGraw and his wife Julie (Green) McGraw of Nevada, MO; one daughter-in-law, Teressa (Huckaby) McGraw of El Dorado Springs, MO; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two sisters, Juanita Press, Florida and Elsie Sitton, Bolivar, MO; numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, one son, Russell McGraw, and four brothers.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Marvin Chapel Cemetery in Nevada, MO with Bro. Dennis Sitton officiating. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Friday evening at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Memorials are suggested to the family in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.