Obituary - Dorothy Keene

Funeral services for Dorothy Keene of Butler, Missouri will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. 

Visitation will be immediately prior to services from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the chapel. Contributions may be given to Heartland Hospice. Online condolences may be sent to www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Dorothy Keene, age 77 of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the home of her daughter Becki. She was born February 9, 1942 in Oakland, California the daughter of Virgil William and Georgia Lucille Freeman Neill.

Dorothy is survived by son Bobby E. Keene Jr and Fiance' Gay Bedwell of Butler; daughters Becki Smith and Fiance' Alva Thornhill of Butler and Susan Miller and husband Chat of Harrisonville, Missouri; a sister-in-law Joyce Boydston and husband Tom of Oilton, Oklahoma. Also surviving are six grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Bob Keene Sr; her parents and one brother Delmar Neill.

South Fork Baptist Church is having a Car & Motorcycle Show

South Fork Baptist Church is having a Car & Motorcycle Show on Saturday, July 6th, from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Bring your car or motorcycle to show off! Food & fun for all ages. 

Bounce house for the kids! Please, no alcohol on the premises. First place trophies will be awarded for the best car & the best motorcycle

BREAKING NEWS: Police Pursuit in Bates County ends in Vernon County

Photo Courtesy of Ashley Copple- Dunn 

The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies just ended a police pursuit of a stolen white Chevrolet truck that started on southbound I-49 near Archie and ended at around mile marker 88 the Bronaugh and Sheldon Exit on southbound I-49 in Vernon County.

The Sheriff's Office was able to deploy stop sticks at Missouri 52 East Highway and around mile marker 123 causing two of the tires to go flat.

The suspect is said to have crashed under the Sheldon/Bronaugh bridge into a ditch. He has been placed into police custody at this time.

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

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Video weekend update

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!!