Missing girl from Adrian?

Have you seen this missing girl from Adrian? Her name is Rachel Evans. She is 5 ft 3 120 lbs red hair with blue eyes.

Rachel was last seen on 03-09-2021 at 2130 hours. Rachel left her house with her cell phone and lap top.

She has reached out via social media with a friend and family member, but no voice or physical contact.

If you know the whereabouts of Rachel please contact the Adrian Police Department at 816) 297-2106.

Office Assistant and Safety Coordinator position available

Office Assistant and Safety Coordinator

Hettinger Trucking, LLC is an established family-owned company looking for a motivated individual with a positive work attitude to join our team. Daily activities include working closely with small office staff to conduct clerical duties that include filing, answering the phone, responding to emails, and preparing documents.

Candidate will be responsible for assisting over the road drivers with their ELD and hours of service records. Experience in logistics is preferred but not necessary.

Success in this position will require:

• A strong desire to interact with and assist drivers

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to multi-task and handle fast paced environment

• Detail oriented and organized

• PC skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word

Serious inquiries only, please call 913-475-6390

Traffic Alert on I-49 in Cass County

The Cass County Sheriffs Office along with Missouri State Highway Patrol Troopers are on scene of a motor vehicle accident in the south bound lanes of I-49 near mile marker 166 just south of Route J in Peculiar, Missouri.

Please use caution if you must travel in this area and please slow down and move over for emergency vehicles.

Obituary - Mary E. Maxwell

Mary E. Maxwell, age 64, of Lone Jack, Missouri, passed away suddenly in Kansas City, Missouri on Friday, March 5, 2021.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Raymore Cemetery in Raymore, Missouri.

Mary was born in Kansas City, Missouri on February 16, 1957 to George Kienzle and Loraine (Peters) Kienzle. In life Mary went above and beyond for others until the day she passed.

Mary was a biological mother of two, but a caretaker for all. Raising grandkids and others not related by blood but that she considered family.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, George and Loraine Kienzle; two daughters, Jennifer Ann Maxwell and Melissia Ray Maxwell Earnest; and sister, Linda Kienzle.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Raven Earnest and Jade Earnest; fiancé and eternal partner, Max Carney and his two children and grandchildren, Devera Hougardy and Clinton Carney; and Max’s grandchildren, Kaiden Carney, Shyla Hougardy, and Keyrra Sandstrom.

Butler Police Department seeking public assistance

The Butler Police Department is attempting to locate 24 year old Kyle Boulais of Butler in reference to a theft investigation. 

If you see Mr. Boulais or know the whereabouts of him please contact the Butler Police Department at 660-679-6131.

Update: Mr. Boulais has been located thank you for sharing

Attention Butler Residents...

The Butler Police Department has taken numerous theft reports this last week around town. Storage sheds and vehicles seem to be the popular places to break into for local thieves.

Please lock your vehicle and take all valuables out of them also check your storage sheds frequently.

If you see anything suspicious or looks to be out of place contact the Butler Police Department at 660-679-6131.

Police chase ends in arrest in St. Clair County

On March 4th, Zachery Bly, 21, Kansas City, was arrested by a St. Clair County deputy on 6 Clay County Failure to Appear warrants, and a St. Clair County warrant for a Felony charge of Resisting/Interfering with Arrest For a Felony, and a Felony charge of Assault - 2nd Degree- Special Victim. 

The total bond for the Clay County warrants was set for $29,100.00 cash only and the bond for the St. Clair County warrant was set at $15,000.00 cash only.

The arrest was made when information was given by a Polk County citizen had witnessed the vehicle Zachery was the driver of, stealing mail from mailboxes, and fled from the scene. 

Upon being stopped by St. Clair County deputies, Zachery drove off and crossed over north into the south bound lanes. At this time, he drove at a high rate of speed into oncoming traffic, while deputies attempted to get ahead of him to warn drivers of the danger. 

Zachery crossed over the lanes multiple times, ramming a patrol vehicle, and eventually rolled his vehicle while attempting to cross the median on 13 Highway, North of A Highway and C Highway Junction. During the investigation, it appeared he was stealing mail between Kansas City and Springfield. 

Sheriff Hilty praises the deputies and their quick thinking in trying to warn motorists of the dangerous situation. Anyone who may have encountered this subject traveling at them are encouraged to call the Sheriff's Office.

Flood Watch in effect Friday through Saturday

After thunderstorms last night, a quieter and cooler day is expected today with highs in the mid 50s to near 60. 

However, rain will move back into the area on Friday with several rounds of showers and a few thunderstorms expected to continue through the weekend. 

A flood watch is in effect Friday through Saturday for areas south of I-70 where another 2 to 4 inches of rain will be possible on top of the 1 to 3 inches that fell over those areas last night.