Update: Officer Involved Shooting In Bates County

On 3/15/2020 at approximately 5 pm a deputy that was at his residence observed a subject at the end of his driveway acting suspiciously. The subject could clearly see the deputy’s black and white patrol vehicle in the driveway. 

The deputy made contact with the subject who stated he was looking for gas to get to town. 

The deputy sent the subject on his way and observed the vehicle stop at the next residence which the deputy knew to be an empty house. The deputy contacted dispatch and requested an on duty deputy to respond to check on the subject. The deputy was advised by dispatch that they had received a call about the subject vandalising another property owners property. The deputy then observed the vehicle drive over the hill and disappear.

The off duty deputy drove his four wheeler up the road to observe the subject’s location to give information about the whereabouts of the subject to responding deputies. The deputy was confronted in the middle of the road by the subject who had pulled down the road and abandoned his vehicle. The deputy contacted dispatch again to advise that he made contact with the subject in the road. While the deputy was on the phone with dispatch, the subject began punching the deputy in the face. During the altercation the deputy discharged his weapon striking the subject in the upper shoulder. The subject then retreated and was found by responding deputies in an adjacent field where he continued to fight uniformed deputies.

The subject was transported to the Bates County Memorial Hospital where he was then transported to Research Medical Hospital in Kansas City. After initial care the subject was released from the hospital then taken to Vernon County Jail. The Deputy was transported by ambulance to the Bates County Memorial Hospital where he was treated for his injuries and released. The deputy will most likely require surgery to repair his injuries to his face.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office, as an outside agency, was requested to work the incident. As a standard procedure, the deputy has been placed on administrative leave. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Butler Police Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

From Osage Valley Electric Cooperative

As your electric supplier we understand that we provide an essential service to our members and the communities we live in. With the COVID-19 situation, we are preparing for all possible scenarios to ensure we have the right plans in place to abide by any possible locally or nationally imposed policies while continuing to seamlessly provide electric service to our members.

At this time we strongly discourage members from visiting our offices to conduct business and encourage our members to take advantage of the multiple ways provided to conduct business both online and over the phone. 

If you haven’t downloaded the SmartHub app and set up your account, we encourage you to do so.

While using these applications will help our members reduce exposure by being able conduct business from their home, they are also a great convenience.

• Moving? New member applications can be completed on-line at www.osagevalley.com. Call our office and a representative will be happy to help you through the process.
• Need to make a payment? There are many options for making a payment. Check them all out here. https://osagevalley.com/916-2/
• Report an outage? Call 660-679-3131 or for the fastest way to report an outage, use the SmartHub app.

From the Henry County Commission

The Henry County Courthouse will remain open for business. However, at this time we have to take the health of our employees and the citizens of the county into consideration. It is encouraged that if you have questions that can be answered by phone to call into the office to which your question is related.

Starting today March 16, 2020 when entering the courthouse you may only do so by using the South Side entrance. 

When you enter the courthouse you will be greeted by a County Deputy who will ask you a few questions and then direct you to the office in which you need.

City of Butler 2020-2021 Budget Hearing Cancelled

The City of Butler 2020-2021 Budget Hearing that was scheduled for March 17, 2020 at 7:00 pm has been cancelled at this time.

Harrisonville Police looking for missing woman

We need your help! On March 3rd Christina E. Stone, a 38-year-old white female was reported missing. 

During the past week, Harrisonville Investigators have followed up on several leads but have been unsuccessful at finding Christina. 

It is not clear what she was last seen wearing, but she normally had on a maroon hooded sweatshirt, was known to always have with her a backpack and her hair had been dyed red. Christina’s family and the Police Department are concerned due to a declining mental condition. 

If you have any information regarding Christina’s whereabouts, please contact the Harrisonville Police Department at 380-8940 or Detective Thompson at 380-8950.

PSU Social Work Student Organizes Food Drive Benefiting Adrian School District Backpack Food Program

Linn County Kansas Residents

As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) begins to have an increased impact in our communities, I would like to share the precautionary measures we are taking.

At the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, the safety of our employees and the people we serve has always been our top priority. We currently DO NOT have any issues related to the virus within our facilities, however it is our intent to take precautionary measures to help minimize the chance and protect the well-being of the inmates, officers and all staff within the facilities.

Let me assure you that law enforcement services will not be interrupted. We will continue to enforce laws, maintain security and care for inmates, as well as provide essential protection services to our courthouse, and maintain emergency communication services.

On the advice of national and local health authorities, we too will be practicing social distancing when appropriate. We have cancelled non-essential community events for the upcoming weeks out of an abundance of caution.

The following Sheriff’s Office services will experience the following changes or suspension, effective immediately:

 Front Lobby at the Linn County Sheriff’s Office will have restricted access effective Monday, March 16, 2020 until further notice
 Visitation for inmates has been suspended effective Monday, March 16, 2020. Legal visits are still permissible at this time.
 Fingerprinting services are suspended effective Monday, March 16, 2020 until further notice.

Again, the health and safety of our community is our top priority. We will continue to monitor and take precautionary measure on an as needed basis. We will also do our best to communicate any changes.

Sincerely,
Linn County Sheriff Kevin Friend

From Heiman Agri Services

If you have a charge account and prefer to stay in your vehicle, give us a call and we can run your order out to the dock guys! 

Not that we're avoiding human interaction, but we understand if you are! 660-679-3000