Nevada man injured in crash near Rich Hill

On 7/20/19 around 9:19pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Butler Fire Department and Bates County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident on CR SW10008 and CR SW 2007 in rural Rich Hill.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1996 Chevrolet truck driven by 41 year old Timothy P. Hood of Nevada, Missouri traveled off the roadway and down into a culvert.

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

The vehicle was secured at the scene of the accident and it will be towed at a later time.


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Severe Weather Possible This Evening

Expect this morning's showers and thunderstorms to diminish by late morning. The late morning and afternoon should remain dry however, storms will move back into the area this evening. This evening's storms may be severe with damaging winds, large hail, and an isolated tornado possible. 

In addition to the severe threat these storms will also be capable of producing heavy rain which could lead to flash flooding. Stay safe and keep weather aware today.

Tractor pull canceled tonight in Cass County

Due to the massive amount of rain, we have to CANCEL the Tractor Pull event scheduled for tonight. We are sorry for any inconvenience. If we decide to reschedule we will post it and let you know. 

Thank you for your continued support of the Cass County Fair! We look forward to seeing you all next year!

Nevada Speedway Feature Results for Saturday July 20, 2019

Feature Results for Saturday July 20, 2019

Mini Stock Feature
1. (4) 0 Dakota Girard
2. (5) 00 Richard Girard 
3. (6) 00X Kyler Girard
4. (2) 12 Brandon Leer
5. (3) 96 Mike Baxter
6. (9) 8L Logan Alarcon
7. (10) 78 William Guthrie DNF
8. (8) 22 John Shaver DNF
9. (1) 6M Scott Mohlfeld DNF
10. (7) 27D Ty Davis DNF

Street Stock Feature
1. (2) 35 Jeremy Willard
2. (4) 7M Scott Johnson
3. (3) 3 Dale Douty DNF
4. (1) M64 Shawn Hendren DNF

Midwest Mod Feature
1. (2) 15R Ryan Smith
2. (1) 24 Devin Crockett
3. (5) 44V Trever Vann
4. (6) 101 Broc Rose
5. (3) 46 Cody Myrtle
6. (4) 28 Andrew Burenheide
7. (8) 28A Justin Amick
8. (9) 15S Roy Shotts DNF
9. (7) 2A Jordan Beard DNF
10. (11) 25G James Gish DNF
11. (12) 14 Rick Culler DNF
12. (10) 20 Keith Bradley DNF

B-Mod Feature
1. (2) 42 Jerry Morgan
2. (3) 28A Justin Amick
3. (5) B4 Brayton Skaggs
4. (4) 4G Gary Clark
5. (10) 81S Brandon King
6. (9) 121 Tim Phillips
7. (6) 15 Ryan Hill
8. (11) 73M Chuck McCartney
9. (16) tb56 Daniel Long
10. (1) 101 Matt Rose
11. (15) 9T Kevin Boyd
12. (14) 11 Levi Phillips DNF
13. (8) 87 Justin Pike DNF
14. (7) 6M Jason Mallory DNF
15. (13) 37 Gene Mills DNF
16. (12) 7 Jake Storrer DNS

Late Model Feature
1. (2) 43 Craig Wood
2. (4) 6 Rusty Skaggs
3. (1) 42 Jerry Morgan
4. (3) 25S Shannon Phillips
5. (5) 10 John Willard
6. (6) 23D Robert King DNF

Pure Stock Feature
1. (1) 64 Shawn Hendren
2. (2) 21W Jerry Wheeler
3. (8) 23 Norman Mackley
4. (3) 3T Tommy Joles
5. (6) 8R Ronnie Coulter
6. (5) 99B Corey Cagle
7. (4) lazy8 Thomas Arnold
8. (7) 33D Camryn Davis
9. (9) 7S Gracealyn Stanfield

Collier Presented Brad Colin Memorial Award

Kameron Collier, Altona 4-H and Adrian FFA, was presented with the Brad Colin Memorial Award, sponsored by the Hudson Hustler's 4-H Club. 

Presenting the award is Myra and Reba Colin.

Job well done!

Bates County was represented well during the Ozark Empire Gold Buckle Extravaganza and Gala
Left to right:

Reba Colin, Reserve Champion Market Goat; Brayden Nieder, 3rd overall Market Hog; Tayton Dains, Reserve Weather Dam

Vehicle fire just south of Adrian

The Adrian Fire Department along with assistance of the Butler Fire Department is in route to a vehicle fire on the outer road of I-49 around 3 miles south of Adrian near CR 9002.

A truck with a load of hay bales is said to be fully engulfed in flames at this time.

Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available to us.


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Thank you!

Thank you to all who donated to our Stuff the Bus collection at Wal-Mart this morning & to the Wildcat football team for helping collect donations!

The school supply drive continues through Tuesday. Donations can be dropped off at any blue barrel location - Community Bank of Harrisonville, Commerce Bank, Cass County Public Library-Harrisonville Branch, Schroeder Chiropractic, Harrisonville United Methodist Church, Harrisonville Church of the Nazarene, Hawthorn Bank, The Vault, Cornerstone Community Church, Heartland Baptist Fellowship, Crossroads Assembly, Brick House Coffee, Quality Auto, and the school district admin office, 503 S. Lexington.

Monetary donations are also accepted. Checks can be mailed to Bright Futures, 503 S. Lexington, Harrisonville, MO 64701. Please include school supplies in the memo line.