Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report May 20, 2019 - May 26th, 2019

MAY 20, 2019 

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY - ADRIAN
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY - RICH HILL
DEBRIS IN ROADWAY - ADRIAN
AMBULANCE REQUEST - ADRIAN
ANIMAL CALL - ADRIAN
C & I DRIVER - RICH HILL
ANIMAL CALL - PASSAIC
FOLLOW UP - ADRIAN
ABANDONED VEHICLE - ADRIAN
SPEAK TO OFFICER - ADRIAN
ANIMAL CALL - URICH
SPEAK TO OFFICER - ADRIAN
FOLLOW UP - ADRIAN
FOLLOW UP - AMSTERDAM
SPEAK TO OFFICER - BALLARD
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY - APPLETON CITY
TRESPASSING - ADRIAN
FOLLOW UP - BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE - URICH
PAPER SERVICE - BUTLER
TRAFFIC STOP - BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE - BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE - BUTLER
CHECK WELL BEING - RICH HILL
SPEAK TO OFFICER - DREXEL
SPEAK TO OFFICER - RICH HILL
TRAFFIC STOP - ADRIAN
DEBRIS IN ROADWAY - BUTLER
ALARM CALL - ADRIAN

Severe Storms Possible This Afternoon & Evening

Stay weather aware this afternoon/evening and have a way to receive storm warnings.

In addition to possible damaging winds and large hail, a few tornadoes are possible, especially for areas north of I-70.

Adrian Lions Club Kids Fishing Day

The Adrian Lions Club will be having there "Kids Fishing Day" Saturday, June 8th, at Harley Martens pond, 10 am to 1pm.
The club will provide worms and a lunch of hot dogs,chips and a drink. 

Mr. Martens pond is 1 mile east of Adrian on 18 hwy on the north side of the road.

Any kid 15 and under, or any "over 60 kid", may join us. This is not a contest, just a day to spend with your family.

Missouri`s Free Fishing weekend so no license is required.

Video: Local news Tuesday

Structure Fire in Rich Hill

The Rich Hill Fire Department along with mutual aide from the Butler Fire Department is on scene of a fully engulfed structure fire on 2nd and Myrtle Street in Rich Hill at this time.

Please avoid this area if you can and move over for emergency vehicles with lights on at all times.

Mid America Live News will continue to monitor this incident and provide updates when they become available.

Both photos submitted 
Copyright Mid America Live News

Corps of Engineers to release water from Harry S. Truman Dam Spillway

The Corps of Engineers will begin releases from the Harry S. Truman Dam Tuesday, May 28 or Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Releases are currently only being made through the Truman Dam powerhouse and are closely coordinated with the National Weather Service and Ameren, the operators of Bagnell Dam. May 2019 has been the second highest monthly inflow to Truman Lake in project history.

Warsaw, Mo. — Flood control storage at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Harry S. Truman Lake is 82 percent occupied leaving minimal space to store additional flood waters. Due to ongoing precipitation in the region, the Corps of Engineers will begin releases from the Harry S. Truman Dam Tuesday, May 28 or Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Releases are currently only being made through the Harry. S. Truman Dam powerhouse. Releases are closely coordinated with the National Weather Service and Ameren, the operators of Bagnell Dam. May 2019 has been the second highest monthly inflow to Harry S. Truman Lake in project history.

Human life & safety are the priority in reservoir operations. These actions are precautionary and necessary to ensure public safety. The public should monitor National Weather Service forecasts and follow the direction of local authorities and emergency managers.

As pools at Corps lakes rise, additional personnel including park rangers, maintenance personnel, and engineers from the Kansas City District Office routinely inspect the dam, the spillway, the powerhouse, and other important structures. These inspections are part of our procedure as lake levels rise to ensure public safety and continued performance of the dam. All dams are structurally sound and are preforming as designed.

The Kansas City District would like to remind the public to wear a life jacket while on or near the water. Be vigilant of the safety risks associated with high water such as floating debris or obstructions covered by high water which can create dangerous boating conditions. 

Expect the unexpected and be prepared. Do not drive or walk into flood waters on the road. Any time you come to a flooded road please turn around, don't drown! Never enter standing or moving water to cross a road.

For more information, please contact the Public Affairs Office at (816) 389-3486.

Obituary - Joyce E Hearn (Yuille)

Joyce Hearn, age 76, of Vassar, Kansas formerly of Linn County, Kansas passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Stormont Vail in Topeka, Kansas. She was born in Missouri the daughter of Richard and Margaret Pellham Yuille. She graduated from Mound City High School. She was united in marriage to Jerry Hearn on February 18, 1967. 

Joyce dearly loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Jerry Yuille; and a sister, Carol Walker. Joyce is survived by her husband, Jerry; a son, Jerry Hearn Jr. and wife Rose; grandchildren: Chris, Kenny, Cheyenne, Telicia, Lakota, Sebastian and Kevin; twelve great grandchildren and one on the way.

Funeral service will be held 11 am Thursday, May 30, 2019 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial in the Prescott Cemetery. 

Visitation will be from 10 am to service time. Contributions are suggested to St. Jude''s Cancer Research, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, KS 66075. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - Helen Nadine Bailey

Helen Nadine Bailey, 95, Harrisonville, Missouri passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. 

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. 

The family will receive friends 10:30-11:00 a.m. Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. A complete obituary will be added when it becomes available.