Roadwork in Archie

MoDOT completed resurfacing the section of SW Outer Road south of Pine Street in Archie today.

This was done in conjunction with the work completed on I-49 this summer!

Customer Appreciation Week At Sapp Bros Service Center, in Harrisonville, MO!

Customer Appreciation Week At Sapp Bros Service Center, in Harrisonville, MO!

August 19-August 23

7am-11pm Monday-Friday

Please join us for some awesome specials, vendor giveaways and meet and greets with our staff! Be Our Guest! We look forward to seeing you!

*No Passenger Vehicles are eligible for discounts*

Obituary - Lena Anne Shelton

Lena Anne Shelton, 45, of Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at her home in Harrisonville. Cremation with a memorial service at a later date.

A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Stolen Vehicles Recovered During Search Warrant in Drexel

Cass Co – On Monday morning investigators with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and Agents of the Missouri Department of Conservation executed a search warrant at a house in the 32000 block of S. St. Rt. O Drexel, Missouri.

Investigators searched the property for stolen items and narcotics related to an ongoing investigation in Henry County.

During the search authorities located and recovered an ATV stolen from Harrisonville on July 23, 2019. Detectives also located New Holland Skid Steer and flatbed trailer stolen from Kansas City in June 17, 2019. Investigators also located a firearm and suspected narcotics.

Three subjects taken into custody on unrelated charges and warrants were transported to the Cass County Jail.

Cory E. Harding, 31, Lake Annette Mo. Harding is charged with:
E Felony Driving While Revoked, and issued a Signature Bond.

Jacob R. Long, 25, East Lynne Mo. Long was arrested on 7 warrants:
Failure to Appear Driving While Suspended, City of East Lynne, bond $100.00
Failure to Appear Speeding, City of East Lynne, bond $100.00
Failure to Appear Ordinance, City of Blue Springs, bond $500.00
Failure to Appear Summons X4, City of Pleasant Hill, bond $650.00

Andrea N. Kelley, 39, Lake Annette, Mo. Kelley was arrested on 2 warrants:
Assault, Johnson County Kansas, bond $10,000 Cash Only
Probation Violation, Wyandotte County Kansas, No Bond
Fugitive from Out of State, Cass County Missouri, bond $10,000 Cash Only

Courtesy of the Cass County Sheriff's Office.

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

MOCHIP, Missouri Child Identification Program event in Butler

On Saturday, August 17th, 2019 the local Masonic Lodges along with the Bates County Health Dept will be hosting MOCHIP, Missouri Child Identification Program. This a free service offered by the Missouri Masons and the Masonic Children's Home. It is a program set up to act as a safety net, should any terrible happen to your child, ages, 0-18. Bring your child to the MOCHIP event on the the 17th, where they will be fingerprinted, photographed, and have dental identification done. This information will then be put on a free CD that is given to you to keep incase your child is ever abducted or lost. This information helps law enforcement tremendously! This day and age we must do all we can to protect our children. 

Any questions please contact Mark Goebel 620-365-9094. See you Saturday August 17th from 10 am to 2 pm at the Bates County Health Dept. on Orange Street in Butler

Attention Amsterdam

Water will be off Southwest part of Amsterdam while we repair a leak. 

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

Thank You Western Missouri Antique Tractor Association

Butler Medicalodges residents enjoyed a morning Tractor Cruise! Thank you Western Missouri Antique Tractor Association, the residents enjoyed the parade! Another fun community event that brings fond memories.

1999 Rich Hill Football Championship Team Recognized

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!! The Rich Hill School will hold its 20 year recognition of our 1999 State Champion football team during the home opener on September 6th at the football field. If you are a player or coach, expect a letter with additional information. I am having trouble locating contact information for some individuals.

If you can provide contact information for any member of the team, please contact me at 417-395-4191 ext 219 or aarwood@richhill.k12.mo.us. - Courtesy of Ashley Arwood Rich Hill Tiger Talk