Do you know this motorcycle?

The Harrisonville Police Department is seeking public information in located the subject who has on two separate occasions, once on March 20th and again on March 22nd fled from our officers when they attempted to stop him. The motorcycle appears to be a “naked” style sport motorcycle. 

We do believe the driver of the motorcycle lives in Harrisonville, but we have been unable to locate him. If you know who this is, please contact Sergeant M. Davis at 816-380-8943.

Clinton School District approved the hiring of Brian Wishard as the 2021-2022 Assistant Superintendent

During Monday night’s regular Board of Education meeting, the Clinton School District approved the hiring of Brian Wishard as the 2021-2022 Assistant Superintendent.

Mr. Wishard is currently an Assistant Superintendent for Student Services/Human Resources in the Warrensburg School District.

Prior to this, Brian was the Principal and Superintendent of the Leesville R-IX School District for 11 years. Brian has also held administrative, teaching, and coaching positions with the Miami, OK, Henry County R-I, and the Calhoun R-VIII school districts.

Brian received his bachelor's degree from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK and his master’s degree from the University of Central Missouri. Mr. Wishard also holds an education specialist degree from William Woods University.

Brian is married to Angie Wishard who teaches at the Clinton Early Childhood Center. They have two daughters, Gentry and Briley. Gentry is currently a student at UCM and a graduate of Clinton High School. Briley is a freshman at Clinton High School.

Superintendent, Destry Brown says, “I am so excited for Brian to be our next assistant superintendent. He is a people person and does not know a stranger. Being from Clinton, he will bring a strength in his community connections to our team. He is an outstanding district leader and has a vast experience of leadership that will help the district continue on its path toward continuous improvement.”

Brian is excited to begin his work with the Clinton School District on July 1st. "I am looking forward to working with the Clinton School District. This is a great opportunity to be part of an excellent central office team. I am excited to work with administrators, faculty, staff, parents, and students of the Clinton community.”

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Obituary - Gerald D. Self

Gerald D. Self, 81, of rural Clinton, Missouri passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at his home. He was born June 24, 1939 in Columbus, Kansas, the son of Francis Freeman Self and Olivetta Sue (Chitwood) Self.

He was a truck driver for many years. Gerald served his country and was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force. Surviving are three brothers, Ted Self and his wife Jackie, Wonder Lake, Illinois, Tom Self, Columbia, Mo., and Dan Self, Billings, Mo.; two sisters, Linda Horton and her husband Stan, Springfield, Mo., and Carolyn Longley, Springfield, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton.

Flags to be flown at half-staff for Boulder Colorado shooting victims

By order of the President of the United States, the United States flag at all state and government offices statewide will be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on Saturday, March 27, 2021 in honor of and remembrance of the victims of the shooting in Boulder, Colorado.

Obituary - David Ernest Sage

David Ernest Sage, 92, Kansas City, MO, passed away November 30, 2020 in North Kansas City, MO.

Military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO with a memorial service to follow. Inurnment will be held in West Point Cemetery in Amsterdam, MO.

 

 

Cool and Cloudy Today, Rain returns tonight

Some light rain/drizzle remains across the KC metro this early morning. It will be cool and cloudy today with a high around 54 degrees. Chances for rain returns late tonight and continues through Thursday.

Obituary - Brice Lee Long

Brice Lee Long, age 69, of Deepwater, Missouri was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 19th, 2021 at Bridgewood Heath Care Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, March 26th, 2021 at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. 

Burial in the Mount Zion Cemetery in Deepwater, Missouri. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Brice was born in Raytown in 1951. He graduated from Raytown South in 1969 and went on to become a union electrician for the Local IBEW 124. He was and long time member of Park Grove Christian Church and Masonic Lodge. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and loved to collect Indian artifacts.

Brice is predeceased by his parents, Robert P Long II and Dorthy L Long, and his brother, Robert P Long III.

He is survived by his 3 children; Adriann, Robert(Abby), and Michelle. Grandkids; Haley, Jaden, Brennon, Madison, Erica, Robert, Corah, and Natalie. His Brother Gerald(Ruth), and his sister Sheri.

Brice is lovingly remembered by nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

Bates county financial statement available now

The printed 2020 Bates county financial statement is now available for free pickup at the county office complex at 103 W. Dakota street or the Mid America Live office at 17 N. Main in Butler.