The investigation into this incident is ongoing. Anyone with information on this subject or this incident is urged to contact the Nevada Police Department at 417-448-5100.
Friday, December 4, 2020
Nevada Police Department searching for armed robbery suspect
Tragedy strikes when least expected
Things like this you remember vividly
But this time was different. In the early hours of this overcast, rainy day he came barging in my room yelling some mumbo jumbo about a helicopter crash and I knew he was serious.
As we are driving along a few minutes later, he excitedly recounts "The boys, (his brothers Les and Wes) saw a helicopter go down, and it's right up CC on Morris's place". As the crow flies, the location he's describing is a mile from my house and we'd be there soon...
As we pulled up, burning helicopter wreckage become clearly visible and we knew that no one could have survived that.
The rest of the story is here: https://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2015/01/history-of-bates-county-tragedy-strikes.html
Thanks to neighbor Donna White for providing these newspaper clippings dated June 17th, 1982 that jarred my memory -Doug Mager
Henry County Health Center confirms 18 new positive cases of COVID-19
Suspect Rams Deputy Vehicle in Cass County Pursuit
The Sheriff’s Office Criminal Apprehension Unit Deputy responded to the area with a patrol vehicle equipped with a Grappler device. Approximately one mile south of Peculiar, the deputy was able to stop the vehicle. The driver of the truck got out of the vehicle at which time a passenger attempted to drive away.
The truck was still attached to the Grappler device preventing it from leaving. The subject then put the truck in reverse and struck the patrol car with a deputy in the vehicle, causing both vehicles to be disabled.
Deputies and Officers on the scene took two subjects into custody. A passenger was questioned and released at the scene.
The driver of the truck, Jeramy T. Box, 44, Kansas City was arrested on multiple Kansas City warrants and is being held pending charges related to this incident.
Bailey K. Allen, 23, Harrisonville was arrested on an active warrant for Second Degree Burglary in Jackson County, bond $5500.00. Allen is also being held pending charges related to ramming the Cass County patrol vehicle.
“The ability to deploy the proper staff, tools, and training to apprehend criminals is essential to our mission to keep Cass County safe. In this case the suspect acted with wanton disregard towards the public and deputies safety,” said Sheriff Jeff Weber.
Butler Bears Wrestling News 12/4/20
We wrestled Oak Grove to a 42-42 tie and it came down to the tenth tie breaking criteria to give Oak Grove the edge. Oak Grove beat us 60-6 last year, and are typically one of the top teams in Class 2.
Considerable improvement has been made over the past year and first few weeks of the season. The wrestling team followed up with a 33-21 win over Holden with some of our wrestlers stepping up and wrestling a higher weight class to secure the win.
Incredibly proud of the effort and excitement of the boys and girls. While there is a lot of opportunities for improvement this was a great stepping off point for the season. Here are the following results:
Baylor Myers- 1-1 (Wrestled hard)
Ryan Baker- 2-0 (Bumped up to 126 to beat a returning state placer against Holden)
Josh Smith- 1-1 (Great effort)
Brendin Patrick- 2-0 (Picked up right where he left off last year)
Ostin VanVoorst- 2-0 (Business like attitude on the mat tonight)
Gavin Burgess- 1-1 (Solid performance by Gavin)
Tristan Trumbore- 2-0 (This kid doesn’t quit)
Issac Rodriguez- 2-0 (Bumped up to 220 to secure a win for the BHS wrestling team)
Zayne Nuzum - 0-2 (Wrestled hard for young wrestler)
Makayla Reanne Mallat- 1-0
Josie Johnston - 0-1 (Tough first match)
The boys and I couldn’t do this without Jeff Taylor, Andrew Dixon, and Rick White. Thanks for all of your effort in making this thing go.
We look forward to the opportunity ahead of us at the Ray Stockdale Tournament at Knob Knoster this weekend.
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Obituary - Henrietta Lucille "Birdie" Bird
Birdie grew up on the family farm near Iola, Kansas and was always proud of her country roots. She was very active in 4H during her childhood and very proud of the many awards she received. Upon high school graduation from Iola High School she worked for the Bell telephone company.
August 30, 1957, she was united in marriage to Paul W. Bird in Iola, Kansas. After marriage she enjoyed being a homemaker and raising 3 daughters. In 1976 she graduated from LPN school. As a licensed practical nurse she worked as a school nurse and in the hospital bedside setting in Sikeston, Missouri, and Lee's Summit, Missouri, and as a case manager at Allen County Hospital. Her favorite job of all time, however, was being Grandma Henri (Gam) to her 3 beautiful grandchildren.
For those fortunate enough to know Birdie they experienced her warm and welcoming smile and hugs. She was always generous and wanted to help those in need. She will be greatly missed but we know she is with our Lord and we will see her again.
Birdie was preceded in death by her husband Paul W. Bird, her mother Minnie Grimm Cleaver, and her brother Loraine Cleaver.
She is survived by her daughters Paula Bird of Harrisonville, Missouri, Lisa (and Jim) Nichols of Harrisonville, Missouri, and Pamela ( and Jeff) White of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; three grandchildren Matthew White, Audrey White, and Jessica Nichols; sister-in-law Sherry Virtue of DeSoto, Kansas; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
Per Birdie’s wishes cremation has been accorded. Inurnment will be in the Geneva Cemetery, near Iola at a later date.
Birdie’s family would like to thank all of the staff and nurses with Amedisys Hospice for the compassionate care they gave their mother during the past several weeks.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Amedisys Hospice, 9001 State Line Rd., Suite 120, Kansas City, Missouri, 64114 or Shiloh Center, 208 Oriole St., Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stanleydickeyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements: Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, 203 N. Armstrong St., Pleasant Hill, Missouri 64080 (816) 540-5550
Obituary - Tina Ann (Cornell) Tincher
Tina was raised in the Poteau, Oklahoma area. At the age of 16 she came to Nevada. Tina was a homemaker all of her life. She enjoyed fishing, camping, sewing, and going to yard sales, but most of all loved spending time with her family.
Survivors include her companion, James “Rick” Berten, of the home; four children, Melvin Tincher, Jr., Nevada, Janie Tincher, Nevada, Gary Berten (Chelsie), Nevada, Clyde Berten (Paige), Nevada; nine grandchildren, Rachel, Hanalie, Rocky, Sonny, Kirstan, Christan, Avalon, Kolbin, Legacie; mother, Artie Cornell, Nevada; seven siblings, Carolyn Mullen, Nevada, James Cornell, Webb City, MO, Della Cornell, Nevada, Howard Cornell, Nevada, Lela Cornell, Miami, OK, Brenda Berten, Nevada, Robert Cornell, Nevada; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband Melvin, she was preceded in death by her father, James Cornell.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Interment will follow in Click Cemetery, Nevada.
***At this time there is no longer a statewide limitation on the number of people attending funerals or visitations, however those in attendance will be asked to maintain social distancing, and that people are welcome to and, indeed, are encouraged to wear face mask to protect themselves and others.
From the desk of Bates County Coroner Greg Mullinax
While in progress on this call I was advised of a death at the Bates County Memorial Hospital Emergency Room. Upon clearing from Rich Hill, I continued to the ER and began that case.
Both deaths are natural in origin and are are not related; one will be Covid-related.
Thoughts and prayers to the family members and friends grieving a loss.
Greg D. Mullinax
Bates County Coroner
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