Fatality accident north of Merwin claims life of Amsterdam man

On 6/4/19 around 4:35pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies, Bates County EMS and Adrian Fire Department responded to a two vehicle fatality accident on Missouri 18 Highway just north of the Route Y near Merwin.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by 38 year old Lance W. Utech of Amsterdam, Missouri was traveling southbound when he crossed the center line into oncoming traffic and struck the northbound 2006 Hino Box Truck driven by 60 year old Eugene W. Strange of Butler, Missouri at the crest of a hill. The box truck traveled off the east side of the roadway and overturned.

Lance W. Utech was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident and he was transported to Mullinax Funeral Home in Butler.

Eugene W. Strange sustained serious injuries in this accident and he was transported by Life Flight Eagle to Research Medical Center for treatment.

Both vehicles were totaled and towed from the scene of the J's Southland Tow.

This is Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 39th Fatality Accident of 2019.


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Town Hall Meeting In Rich Hill

URGENT!!!

Town Hall meeting at Kern Center in Rich Hill this Thursday evening June 6th, at 7pm.

Just received notice that Care Connection will be discontinuing meals at the center.

Our local "seniors" NEED OUR HELP and that's what this meeting is about.

PLEASE SHARE and PLEASE ATTEND!!!

Free Fishing weekend in Missouri

The Missouri Department of Conservation announces Free Fishing Days are coming up this weekend. 

Free Fishing Days in Missouri are the Saturday and Sunday following the first Monday in June. This year those dates are June 8 and 9. 

On these two days, any person may fish state waters without a permit, trout permit and prescribed area daily tag. This is a chance to try fishing before buying a permit.

Isolated Strong Wind Gusts & Large Hail Wednesday Afternoon/Evening

Late afternoon and evening storms are possible today, generally after 4 pm.

Coverage will be isolated for most areas, though strong wind gusts and large hail are possible where storms do develop.

Osage River Closed To Recreational Boating From Missouri River To Bagnell Dam

Due to deteriorating safety conditions as a result of flooding and to prevent further property damage, the Missouri State Highway Patrol announces the immediate closure to recreational boating traffic of the Osage River from the Missouri River to Bagnell Dam.

Missouri Department of Public Safety Director Sandy Karsten authorized the closure to recreational traffic pursuant to Revised Missouri Statutes 306.124(3) in consultation with the Patrol. The Patrol’s Water Patrol Division has been closely monitoring the river and determined conditions on the Osage from the Missouri River to Bagnell Dam are no longer conducive to a safe recreational boating environment, due to the strong current and excessive debris.

Flooded rivers and streams with strong currents present some of the most dangerous situations a boater can encounter. Fast moving water can capsize or flip a boat—or personal watercraft.

Additionally, closing this section of the Osage River to recreational traffic will reduce further damage to docks and other property as a result of flooding.

The closure will remain in effect until further notice.

Power Outage near Freeman

Osage Valley Electrical Cooperative Crews are working on an outage affecting approximately 90 members north of Freeman. 

Crews will make repairs and restore power as quickly as possible.

Jackwagon BBQ set up in Butler tomorrow

Hey Jackwagons, are you ready for some bbq??? 

We are going to be set up tomorrow for lunch. From 11am to 2pm or unless we sell out. 

Come see us in the parking lot at Studio M Salon on North Orange Street in Butler just north of Midwest Lumber. 

We will have a full menu tomorrow.

Obituary - Sharon Kay Brockman

Sharon Kay Brockman, 73, Nevada, MO passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at her home in Nevada. Sharon was born August 5, 1945 in Council Bluffs, IA to Newton William and Edna Mae (Reed) Aldredge. She married John E. Brockman on June 29, 1963 in Council Bluffs, IA and he survives of the home.

Sharon was born and raised in Council Bluffs and attended Thomas Jefferson High School. In 1967 she and John moved to the Carrollton, MO area and then to Nevada, MO in 1975. Sharon worked at Nevada Manor for ten years, Rambler Motel for six years, and was also a Nevada R-5 School District employee for five years until her retirement. She enjoyed flower gardening, bird watching, NASCAR and Dirt Track Racing, and especially spending time with her family.

In addition to her husband John, she is survived by three children, Sheryl Raines, Nevada, Shelly Gibbs and Willie Hastings, East Lynne, MO, Jeff Brockman and his wife Becky, Nevada; five grandchildren, Chelsie Poe and her husband Kyle, Colton Hardy and his wife Haylea, Briana Wiley and her husband David, Tyler Hardy and fiancé Tayten Starlin, and Austin Hastings; six great grandchildren, Zoey, Chloe, Bentley, Tinley, Lyric, and Nova; two brothers, Don Aldredge, Council Bluffs, IA, Steve Aldredge and his wife Janis, Carrollton, MO; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Bob Aldredge, Marvin Aldredge, Jim Aldredge; one sister, Beverly Nelson; and one son-in-law, Robert Raines.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park in Nevada with Pastor Loren Brown officiating. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Friday evening at the funeral home.