Missouri Sheriff's United

On March 11, 2020 Missouri Sheriff's will hold a press conference at the Missouri State Capitol on behalf of Missouri law abiding citizens. Sheriffs will unite to discuss the state of public safety as seen at the local level from all corners of the state. 

Sheriffs will be discussing the catch and release policies of the Missouri Department of Corrections, the Missouri Supreme Court bond reform, and the millions of dollars owed to local taxpayers who are merely upholding the rule of law.

Sheriffs hope to directly communicate with Senators and Representatives about the impact of the criminal justice reform measures taken over the past year including how this affects local citizens in our own neighborhoods.

Sheriffs will be announcing the formation of a new organization titled Missouri Sheriffs United. Missouri Sheriffs United will enhance Sheriffs ability to impact decisions made at the state level and will allow Sheriffs to be more of a voice for the law-abiding taxpayer.

Sheriffs also hope to hear good news regarding the $30 million owed by the state to local law-abiding citizens for the housing of state prisoners. Governor Parson has asked for $22 million to pay toward the debt this legislative year and has committed to working with Sheriffs to ensure the jail reimbursement is funded correctly every year.

Sheriffs will meet at 2:00 p.m. in the House lounge located on the third floor of the Capitol.

Any questions should be directed to Sheriff David Parrish, President or Executive Director Kevin Merritt, MSA.

Update: Two arrested for making bomb threats to Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar

Jason A Gates 40, of Lamar, Missouri 

Terrie R. Walker 61, of Lamar, Missouri

Obituary - Joseph William Gormly, Jr.

Joseph William Gormly, Jr., age 62, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away at the Kansas City Hospice House surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 28, 2020.

A visitation service will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, 4101 E 105th Terrace, Kansas City, Missouri 64137. 

A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2020 at St. Catherine of Siena Parish.

Joe was born in Kansas City, Missouri on January 23, 1958 to Joseph W. Gormly Sr. and Janis (Leavell) Gormly. After high school Joe began to work. He created a life long successful career for himself as an insulator. Joe was a proud member of the Union Local #27. In the early summer of 1981, he was joined in marriage with his wife Dianne (Douglas) Gormly on May 6th. Together they were blessed with three children, Damon, Matt, and Katie. In life Joe enjoyed much of anything that included being outdoors such as boating and fishing. Joe was also a very proud grandfather, spending as much time with his grandchildren as possible. It was very important to Joe to reach out and support people struggling with addiction. Joe engaged in many speaking opportunities in the area sharing his experience in the hope of helping others.

Joe was preceded in death by his father, Joseph William Gormly Sr.

He is survived by his loving wife of over thirty-eight years, Dianne Gormly; two sons, Damon Gormly and Matt Gormly (Kylie); daughter, Katie Gormly; mother Janis Gormly; three sisters Tammy Lawson (Vernon), Terri Gormly, and Kelley Allen (Richard); two brothers, Ted Gormly and Dennis Gormly; eight grandchildren, Adrionna, Marley, Grace, Michael, Bryant “Bear”, Maddie, Daniel Jr., and Gavin; and one granddaughter on the way.

Joe’s family would like to thank all those who demonstrated support in so many caring ways through thoughts and prayers, visits, text messages, phone calls, cards, flowers, and meals. All efforts big and small will forever be in our hearts.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Foundation Fighting Blindness in Honor of Luke Borgman, 7168 Columbia Gateway Dr., #110 Columbia, Maryland 21046 or Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, Missouri 64145.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Wade Auction Service Spring Consignment Sale

🔴Spring Consignment Auction🔴

Items are still rolling in daily for our Spring Consignment Auction in March 21st just outside Appleton City, MO.

📱 Call us today to add items,we will take consignments until Friday before Saturday Sale!!

Questions call:
Kevin: (660-492-3279
Tyler: (660)-492-7764
Bryan: (660)-492-3740

Also view sale bill & more pictures @ www.auctionzip.com

Red Flag Warning Today: No Burning

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for today between Noon-6PM. This is the first Red Flag Warning we have had in the KC forecast area since March 15, 2018.

Burning should be avoided today and if you are a smoker, please...please...please don't throw those cigarettes out the window.

MoDOT News Release: Spring is coming; potholes are blooming

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Department of Transportation crews are focusing on pothole repair through April. Motorists should watch out for MoDOT crews making the repairs, slow down and move over a lane to give them room to work. 

Crews started working to address the pesky potholes as soon as there was a break in the weather. MoDOT will have about 300 pothole patching crews statewide working to make roadways safer. In 2019 MoDOT patched approximately 730,000 potholes spending $17 million on pothole patching. 

 “We are working as hard as we can to fill the potholes,” said Natalie Roark, MoDOT state maintenance director. “Some potholes have to be repaired multiple times because of the additional rain or snow.  We ask motorists to please be patient with us as the repairs are being done.”

MoDOT maintains 34,000 miles of road including interstates, U.S. and Missouri routes and lettered routes.

Potholes form when temperatures warm up during the day but continue to be cold at night. The rain and snow from winter leave moisture that seeps into cracks and joints in the pavement. Frozen water in cracks and under the surface of the roadway causes the pavement to bulge and bend. Then when ice melts, the pavement contracts and leaves gaps or voids in the surface under the pavement. When cars and trucks drive over the bulging pavement, it weakens the roadway eventually causing chunks of pavement or asphalt to pop out, creating potholes.

Short-term repairs are made using a cold asphalt mix with a priority to fill the deepest potholes first. The long-term fix, a hot asphalt mix, isn’t effective until temperatures remain warm for a prolonged period.

Potholes are also a sign of an aging transportation system. Missouri’s budget for road repairs is largely financed by a 17-cent per gallon gas tax that has remained the same since 1996. Many roadways that would benefit from resurfacing can only be patched due to limited resources.

If you can't avoid a pothole, try to slow down before you hit it. Here are some other safety tips:

• Don't brake directly over a pothole as this can cause more damage.

• When driving over the pothole, hold the steering wheel firmly to avoid losing control.

• Use caution when driving over a puddle of water because it might be a pothole in hiding.

• Make sure your tires are properly inflated. Properly inflated ties hold up better against potholes than tires that have too much or too little air.

Motorists can report the location of potholes on state-maintained roads using the following tools: Call the 24/7 Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636).

Use the Report a Road Concern form on the web at modot.org.
Use a smart phone/tablet with a mobile friendly form at modot.org/roadconcern.

Potholes on city streets or subdivisions should be reported to local city or county maintenance.

Coming soon to a radio near you...

Your Butler Lions Club Merchandise donations are appreciated as the annual Butler Lions Club Radio Auction raises funds for the needs in our community.

The auction airs Monday, March 30th at 5 pm for 4 big nights on FM 92.1 live from Community First Bank.

The bidding starts at 5 pm NIGHTLY. The call in number is 660-679-3135. We'll hear you there!

Can you spell WINNERS?

Congratulations to the Miami students who competed in the GVVC Spelling Bee on Tuesday. 18 elementary students participated in the GVVC Conference Spelling Bee in Sheldon, MO. Three Miami students placed in the top three.

Pictured above: (Front Row) 1st grade: Parker Black, Lilly Bass, Elly Downs, 2nd grade: Lawon Nieder, Ella Vaughn, (not pictured Lilli Smith), 3rd grade: Annie Downs, Audrey Beaver, Lilly Ford
(Back Row) 4th grade: Niko Warren, Mikey Kenagy, Audrey Clayton, 5th grade: Myra Pitts, Paige Fairbairn, Charli Beard, 6th grade: Milee Hragyil, Ethan Vaughn, Brock Kelly

Parker Black (1st grade) received first place. Audrey Clayton (4th grade) received first place. Charli Beard (5th grade) received 2nd place.