Officer involved shooting in St. Clair County

At approximately 3:30 p.m. on June 9, 2019, a St. Clair County deputy was trying to pull over a vehicle for failure to yield. The vehicle finally stopped approximately one and a half miles east of Highway E and Highway A intersection. Upon making contact with the subject, the deputy noticed a weapon.

The subject allegedly reached for the weapon. The deputy drew his county issued service weapon and fired one shot at the subject. The subject was struck by the shot fired. The deputy was not injured.

The subject was transported to an area hospital in critical condition by helicopter. The subject’s family has been notified of the event.

The deputy involved has been placed on administrative leave per St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office policy.

This case has been turned over to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control. Questions about this case can be directed to the Missouri Highway Patrol.

Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available to us from the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office.

History Achieves: Nevada State Hospital

Nevada, Missouri - The Missouri State Hospital for the Insane (No. 3) in Nevada was established in 1885, becoming the third asylum in Missouri.

The first building to be built was the distinctive Kirkbride main building. The massive building was completed in 1887, and was the largest single building in the state of Missouri at that time. The beautiful towers and ornamentation were removed during the 1950's with the building itself being torn down in 1999.

The Missouri State Hospital Number 3 has gone by several names. In the early years, the sign in the lobby referred to it as "Lunatic Asylum Number 3". 

Later it was referred to as the "State Hospital for Insane, Number 3", and the "State Asylum Number 3." Eventually, the facility was referred to by the politically correct, "State Hospital Number 3." - Information courtesy of Forgotten Missouri Facebook Page 

Fundraiser for the Bates County Sheriffs Office K-9 units

Bates County Recovery Court holds fund raiser for the Bates County Sheriffs Office K-9 units. The fundraiser was originally set in May But was rained out and rescheduled for today. The Recovery Court Participants approached the K-9 unit and asked what they could do. Together they identified the needs to help protect our K9 with purchasing bullet resistant vest for the dogs. The softball tournament has raised close to enough to purchase one vest. It’s currently being held at the Adrian Park.

They welcome anyone wishing to donate to help them reach their goal to purchase a second vest for the other dog. The vest are custom made to each dog. Each vest cost approximately $1000.

One recovery participant jokingly said “at one time we were on the other side of the law and now we are working together.”

Sheriff Anderson says, “For recovery to be successful for the participant, there has to be support and team work. Just like winning a softball game there is no “I” in team. A successful recovery for just one person is a win for our community as a whole. We are all one bad decision away from a completely different life then we have now. We appreciate the Recovery Court Participants for their hard work putting this together for us.”

It’s Safety Village time!

It’s Safety Village time in Butler! Any child aged 4-5 is eligible to attend. We will have two sessions each day, 9-12 and 1-4. 

Signs up will be on Sunday, June 23rd from 5-7 at the old high school gym on Pine Street near the Butler Police Station. 

Safety Village will run June 24-28th with a small program Friday evening.

Butler man escapes injury in Caldwell County Crash

On 6/8/19 around 6:50pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Caldwell County responded to a two vehicle accident on M-116 at Brangus Road- 4 miles east of Interstate 35.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident happened when the 2003 Kenworth tractor trailer driven by 35 year old Emery B. Englehardt of Butler, Missouri was stopped when he struck from behind by the 1994 Toyota Camry driven by 69 year old David Bannister of Odessa, Missouri.

Mr. Bannister sustained serious injuries in this accident and he was transported by ambulance to Liberty Hospital for treatment.

Neither Mr. Englehardt or two other passengers from Bethany, Missouri were hurt in this accident.

The Camry was totaled and towed from the scene of the accident by Sams Tow of Lathrop, Missouri.

Obituary - Lois M. Stuart

Lois Maxine Stuart of Garden City, Missouri was born May 18, 1928 in Hoxie, Kansas the daughter of Elva and Jessie Taylor. She departed this life on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Golden Years Care Services, Harrisonville, Missouri at the age of 91 years and 21 days.

Lois was united in marriage to Ovid Stuart. Lois was employed as a clothes washer for a dry cleaning business.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ovid Stuart; a brother, Dale Taylor and a sister, Margie Moody.

Lois is survived by her brother, Darrel Taylor, Kingsville, Missouri; a sister, Dorothy Grah, Garden City, Missouri; several nieces and nephews and their families; other relatives and friends.

Cremation. A Celebration Of Life Gathering will be 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri.

Rockville man still missing after a week

It has been a week since Mr. Bartz went missing. We still do not KNOW where he might be. 

We do KNOW that we are surrounded by a caring community that has reached out with prayers, food and a desire to help in any way they can. 

Please continue to be vigilant looking for some sign of him and pray that we get an answer soon. -  Courtesy of Facebook 

Nevada Speedway Feature Results 6/8/19

Nevada Speedway Feature Results for Saturday June 9, 2019:

Mini Stocks
1. Scott Mohlfeld
2. Dakota Girard 
3. Richard Girard
4. Kyler Girard
5. Brandon Leer
6. Mike Baxter
7. Logan Alacron
8. Foxie Sumner DNS

Street Stocks
1. Dale (Tray) Douty
2. Billy Shadden
3. Grayson McKinney
4. Ethan Lamons
5. Jerry Wheeler
6. David Higgins
7. Zachary Hendren
8. Shawn Hendren
9. Michael Nelson
10. Tommy Joles
11. John Cox
12. Charles Brown DNS

Midwest Mods
1. Carter Brownsberger
2. Garrett Thompson
3. James Gish
4. Keith Bradley
5. Ryan Larsen
6 Cody Myrtle
7. Broc Rose
8. Ray Shotts
9. Garrett Lievens
10. Jerry Brown DNS
11. Kelby Keith DNS

B-Mods
1. Tyler Kidwell
2. Justin Pike
3. Brayton Skaggs
4. Matt Rose
5. Bryce Weldon
6. Tylor Black
7. Jason Mallory
8. Calvin Boyd
9. Ryan Hill
10. Jerry Morgan
11. Tyler Roberts
12. Kenneth McDonald
13. Joe Cummings
14. Justin Amick DNS

A-Mods
1. Kyle Thompson
2. Rusty Skaggs
3. Lucas Dobbs
4. Darren Roberts
5. Gene Mills
6. Jerald Folk

Late Models
1. Shannon Phillips
2. Rusty Skaggs
3. Nick Whitehead
4. Jerry Morgan
5. Justin Henson
6. Rodney Ashworth
7. Bobby King DNS
8. Steve Johnson DNS
9. Mark Daye DNS
10. John Willard DNS