Structure Fire in Butler

On Sunday, May 26 at 2:46 a.m. a Butler Police Officer, while on patrol, found smoke coming from a residence on north Water street. 

The Butler Fire Department was dispatched and upon arrival found fire in the basement extending upstairs into the living room. 

The fire was extinguished with heavy fire damage to the area of origin and smoke and heat damage throughout residence. All units were released from the scene at 5:15 a.m.

Mutual aid assistance was given by Adrian Fire, Butler Police, Bates County Ambulance and Bates County Sheriff's Department. Occupants were not home at the time of the fire. There were no injuries.

Courtesy of the Butler Fire Department 

Police Pursuit in Cedar County

Public Service Announcement: Eldorado Springs Police Officers assisted the Cedar County Sheriff's Office with a vehicle pursuit that that came to an end on West Carman Road near South First Street overnight. 

One female subject was taken into custody immediately and a male subject was taken into custody a few minutes later after he fled on foot. There is no danger to the community concerning this investigation.

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

Severe Thunder Storm Watch in effect until 3am Sunday

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunder Storm Watch in effect till 3am Sunday for our area. 

Please stay weather aware tonight, we'll update this page as needed if any more watches or warnings are issued.

Boaters: Know Before You Go!

Captain Matt Walz, director of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Water Patrol Division, is emphasizing the importance of boaters being informed about river and lake conditions before they put their vessels into the water. Recreational boaters are being discouraged from operating their vessels on flooded waterways where property will be negatively impacted by boat wakes, especially over the upcoming holiday weekend. Memorial Day weekend is generally one of the busiest of the boating season: Use caution in selecting your destination. The high-water levels on many of the waterways around our state will impact property, including structures in some areas, and boat wakes will only increase the damage. By state law, boat operators are required to operate in a careful and prudent manner and exercise the highest degree of care. 

Boaters are encouraged to use the old boating adage of know before you go and to research the river and lake conditions before operating a vessel in a flood-affected area. Many waterways, regardless of current water levels, will contain a significant amount of floating debris due to the recent heavy rains and high-water levels. Thus, boaters must maintain a proper lookout for potential hazards in the water and exercise caution. In addition, many of the boat access areas on waterways may be affected.

Wearing a life jacket is always a great idea. But, if you choose not to wear your life jacket, it must be readily accessible.

Watercraft operators must consider the effect their actions have on others: Share the waterway and use common sense, good judgment, and courtesy to ensure the safety of all. Life jackets save lives. Wear It!!

Flooding and Thunderstorms Late Tonight

Good afternoon, we're expecting another line of storms, later tonight. Heavy rainfall will be the biggest hazard, with flash flooding concerns persisting. Be safe everyone!

Also, we continue to have Facebook access issues. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we cannot answer questions or post questions until the issues are resolved.

Missing Juvenile from Linn County Kansas

Missing Juvenile: Hannah Walter (16 yrs. old)
Missing from: Prescott, Kansas
Last Seen: 05/24/2019 at 6 PM

Linn County Sheriff’s Office has received information that Hannah Walters maybe with a Kenneth Jones (white male approximately 44 yrs. old) and traveling in a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Hannah Walters or Kenneth Jones please contact the Linn County Sheriff's Office.

Obituary - William Ashton DeMay

William Ashton DeMay, age 77, Linn Valley, Kansas passed away on Thursday May 23, 2019. He was born in McCook, Nebraska on December 2, 1941 the son of Hal and Martha Jones DeMay. 

He graduated from Decatur County High School, McCook Junior College and received a Bachelor''s Degree from the University of Kansas where he was a member of the Delta Chi Fraternity. Bill married Robyn Urban on January 27, 1963 at the Oberlin United Methodist Church. He worked as a personnel manager for Southwest Grease and Oil. 

Bill also sold real estate and along with Robyn had an Amway distributorship. He enjoyed watching the game show network and playing bingo. He always seemed to have a smile on his face. He was preceded in death by in laws, Diane DeMay and Dan Grubb. Bill is survived by his wife Robyn, two daughters, Risa Doty and husband Keith, and Stephanie DeMay and husband Moffat Mathews; a brother, Bob DeMay; four sisters, Janet Bamesberger and Dale, Jodi Grubb, Kathy Felix and Frank, and Carolyn Richards and Steve; five grandchildren: Brandon, Rachelle, Joshua, Allison and Peyton; many great grandchildren; nieces, nephews extended family and friends.

Service will be 11 am Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Visitation will be held from 10 am to service time at the Chapel. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Appleton City woman seriously injured in Bates County rollover accident

On 5/24/19 around 2:55pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County EMS and the Butler Fire Department responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Missouri 52 East Highway just west of CR8305 in rural Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2009 Buick Lacrosse driven 31 year old Kalen R. Meredith of Appleton City, Missouri was traveling eastbound when she traveled off the north side of the roadway and overturned.

Kalen R. Meredith sustained serious injuries in this accident and she was transported by Life Flight Eagle to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by Douty's Tow of Butler, Missouri.


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