Two arrested after stolen vehicle chase in Barton County

On March 11, 2021, officers responded to a motor vehicle theft that had just occurred at Wal-Mart in Lamar. 

The stolen vehicle had been located near 10th and Grand. Ruby C. Austen, 36, of Lamar, Mo, was located nearby, and an investigation determined she had been the passenger in the stolen vehicle. Officers were also able to determine that Darias M Davis, 28, of Kansas City, Mo, was the driver. 

He was located and, after foot chase, he was also taken into custody. The Barton County Prosecutor filed charges on both for Motor Vehicle Theft and they are being held in the Barton County Jail in Lieu of $2,500 bond.

One arrested in Lamar

On 03/10/21, Lamar Police officers responded to a report of a suspicious person behind the Lamar Travel Plaza. 

When officers arrived, they located Daniel K Avery, 35, of Des Moines, IA, in a Silver Saturn Vue with no license plates. As the officers investigated further, they discovered the vehicle was reported stolen in Des Moines, IA.

After arresting Mr. Avery, the officers also discovered methamphetamine and marijuana inside the vehicle. 

The department sent a request for charges to The Barton County Prosecutor and Mr. Avery was formally charged with Receiving Stolen Property and Possession of a Controlled Substance. 

Mr. Avery is being held at the Barton County Jail in lieu of $2,500 bond.

Obituary - Evelyn Nadean Cummings

Evelyn Nadean Cummings, 93, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Golden Years Nursing Home. 

Services will be announced as soon as they are finalized. Interment will follow in Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, Missouri.

Full obituary will be posted when it is available.

Obituary - Hayden Dixie Harris

Hayden Dixie Harris, 18, of Deepwater, Missouri (formerly of Harrisonville) passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 near Mt. Vernon, Missouri. 

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 4:00 pm at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

A complete obituary will be posted when it is available.

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Thank you for the support

The Miami Senior Class of 2021 would like to thank everyone who supported their senior auction. It was a huge success thanks to the generosity of our community. We were able to raise over $4200 towards our trip! THANK YOU!

Anyone missing a dog in Rich Hill

This sweet guy was picked up this morning after he ripped his stake out of the yard. If he belongs to you please call Rich Hill City Hall to claim, 417-395-2223.

If not claimed by March 26, 2021 he will be available for adoption.