Warsaw man killed in Benton County Crash

On 7/6/19 around 7:07pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Benton County along with Benton County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle fatality accident on Route BB and Allen Road in rural Benton County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the southbound 2005 Chevrolet truck driven by 61 year old Sonny L. Bradford of Warsaw, Missouri failed to negotiate a left hand curve and ran off the right side of the roadway. After leaving the roadway the vehicle struck a warning sign and trees before coming to rest.

Mr. Bradford sustained serious injuries in this accident and he was airlifted to University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri for treatment.

A passenger in the vehicle 44 year old Michael K. Orr of Warsaw was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident and he was transported to the Benton County Coroner's Office.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of the crash by Tolivers Tow. This is Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 37th Fatality Crash of 2019.


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The next 3 days weather wise

Today is National Strawberry Sundae Day...which is the perfect excuse to enjoy a frozen treat to keep you cool on a hot summer day! 

Most locations should remain dry today with only a chance of isolated afternoon thunderstorms south of I-70. 

Storm chances increase by Monday afternoon over eastern Kansas/western Missouri and spread eastward across the forecast area on Tuesday.

Obituary - Betty Howard

Betty Maxine Howard, 96, of Little Rock, Ark died Friday, July 5, 2019 at the Presbyterian Village Care Center in Little Rock. On March 2, 1923 Betty was born to Roy and Florence Bragg Robertson (Toppy) in a Rosston, OK sod house. When she was a few months old, she moved to Holden, MO with her parents and older siblings, Forst and Lena. They then moved to Harrisonville where she began first grade, continuing through high school.

After graduation, she married John Hambright Jr. (Jay) and moved to San Diego for over a year. On return to Harrisonville, she gave birth to John Hambright III (Little Jay), who died an accidental death at an early age. Two other children of that union are Gary Hambright (Jan) of Scottsdale, AZ and Debbie Jerome (Ken) of Little Rock, AR.

Betty returned to Oklahoma in 1969 to marry Robert Howard, and lived there for 34 years. They then moved to Edmond, OK. After her husband’s death in 2007, she moved to Little Rock, AR.

Her parents, her siblings, her husband, and her first son all predeceased her.

She leaves her children and also many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who referred to her affectionately as Grandma Betty.

What a long and full life she lived! She was known for her superb cooking and hospitality while she was living at home. Later, her joy of singing and laughter and reading brightened the days of many people, as well as herself. We are grateful for all of her days, sad at the loss of her loving presence, yet we rejoice in her going Home to be made whole at the feet of Jesus.

A graveside service honoring her life will be held at Orient Cemetary, Harrisonville, MO, July 18, 2019 at 10am, officiated by Rev. Ken Jerome.

From the city of Pleasanton Kansas

The fireworks are still on! They will need about 30 minutes to set up when the rain stops, then they will start! Any time after the sun sets and the rain stops is fair game!

And the winner is...

AND THE WINNER IS....JIMMY WOOTON of Garden City, MO! Congratulations to Jimmy on winning the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. Pictured are the Car Giveaway Chairman Wes Hilton, Jimmy Wooton-WINNER and Clinton Rotary Club President-Tony Curtis! CONGRATULATIONS TO JIMMY WOOTON!

2019 Appleton City Car Show

APPLETON CITY CAR SHOW, JULY 13TH, 2019

APPLETON CITY PARK, HIGHWAY 52 (MAINSTREET)

We are EXCITED to see you all this TODAY at our 15th annual Appleton City Car Show and Zink Motor's open house of their historic Ford dealership and display of Model A' s and Model T's. It promises to be a great day!!!

Bates County Fair Schedule

Warsaw woman dies after being swept away in rushing waters

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says a woman has died after flash flooding on Friday afternoon around 12:45pm in Benton County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says Rebecca L. Feese, 30, of Warsaw was swept away by rushing waters after she attempted to wade across a low-water crossing near Truman lake on Balke Road.

Rebecca L. Feese was taken to Bothwell Hospital where she was pronounced deceased.

Funeral services are pending through Reasner Funeral Home of Warsaw, Missouri.