Archie man injured in Bates County Crash

On 6/11/19 around 5:00pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County responded to a one vehicle accident on Route E just west of NE CR 243 in rural Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2000 Chevrolet driven by 54 year old Michael A. Greer of Archie, Missouri traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a ditch and fence.

Mr. Greer sustained moderate injuries in this accident and he was transported by ambulance to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.


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CRASH OCCURRED AS VEHICLE 1 WAS EASTBOUND ON ROUTE E. VEHICLE 1 CROSSED THE CENTER OF THE ROAD AND TRAVELLED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. VEHICLE 1 STRUCK A DITCH AND A FENCE.

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One dead after motorcycle accident in Harrisonville

Around 5:00pm this evening the Harrisonville Police Department along with Missouri State Highway Patrol and Cass County Sheriff's Office responded to a two vehicle accident involving a motorcycle on W Mechanic Street near the Cass County Sheriff's Office.

The roadway was blocked for several hours as police investigated the crash. One subject who was riding the motorcycle was pronounced dead.

Mid America Live News will update at a later time when the subject's name has been released to us from the Harrisonville Police Department.

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Rich Hill man seriously injured in UTV accident

On 6//11/19 around 2:00pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle UTV accident on CR 7008 just west of CR 2007 in rural Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2015 Polaris Ranger driven by 65 year old Jerald L. Williams of Rich Hill, Missouri lost control of the trailer he was pulling which caused the UTV off the roadway causing it to overturn and eject the driver.

Mr. Williams sustained serious injuries in this accident and he was transported by Life Flight Air to Freeman West Hospital in Springfield, Missouri for treatment.

The UTV was totaled and towed from the scene by Gilkey's Tow of Rich Hill, Missouri.


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Obituary - Kathy Kelly

Kathryn Louise Kelly of Raytown, Missouri formerly of Harrisonville, Missouri was born April 25, 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of Michael John and Susan Anna (Norris) Walsh. She departed this life on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 68 years, 1 month and 15 days.

On June 16, 1973 Kathy was united in marriage to Robert "Shorty" Kelly in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kathy was employed as a data processor for AT&T in Kansas City, Missouri until her retirement. Later she was employed for the Cass County Publishing Company and Branding Iron Barbeque both of Harrisonville, Missouri. Kathy worked at Tripmate in Kansas City, Missouri in customer service. Kathy worked her last few years for Summit Christian Academy, in its child care department. She attended the Abundant Life Church, Lee's Summit, Missouri, was a life member of the former Harrisonville Optimist Club, Harrisonville, Missouri. Kathy had lived in Harrisonville and Pleasant Hill, Missouri before moving to Raytown, Missouri

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Shorty on August 1, 1994 and her brother, Michael Walsh.

Kathy is survived by her nieces, nephews; other relatives and a host of friends.

A Memorial Visitation will be held Saturday, June 15, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Brad Colin Memorial Award

Attention All Bates County 4-H/FFA members! The Brad Colin Memorial Award, sponsored by the Hudson Hustler's 4-H Club is available now. 

The application is available from all Bates County 4-H club leaders or on the Bates County Extension website. It is due to the Bates County Extension office by 4:30 pm on July 3.

BCMH Employee of the Month

JOSH SULLINS is recognized as the Bates County Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month for June, 2019. Josh began his employment at BCMH in March, 2014 as a Registered Radiologic Technologist on the night shift in the Imaging Services Department. Josh is regarded by others as a team player, always willing to help…whenever and wherever needed. It might be in the emergency department, the inpatient medical/surgical unit, during tornado warnings … Josh is there. He provides patient care with professionalism and compassion. BCMH is proud to have Josh on its team. - courtesy Bates County Memorial Hospital

Welcome to the fleet!

Harrisonville Emergency Services has added a 2018 Ford F450 Type 1 Ambulance. Keeping the City of Harrisonville safe.