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Today's Forecast

We’ve got a warm & humid day ahead with mostly sunny skies.

Storms move into northwest MO/northeast KS tonight & a storm or two may produce strong winds & small hail.

Scattered storms are expected tomorrow as well across the entire area. Strong winds are possible.

Obituary - Michael Ray Moore

Michael Ray Moore, age 56, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Monday, August 2, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital, Pittsburg, KS. 

He was born in Port St Joe, Florida on November 6, 1964. At 17 he enlisted in the USAF and served four years as an SP guarding B52 bombers on the flight line. 

He then served 20 years as a deputy with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, achieving the rank of Lieutenant and head of the narcotics unit. Upon retiring, Mike became a private investigator working felony criminal cases in the Tallahassee, Florida area.

After moving to Kansas with his family, he worked for the State of Kansas.

Mike enjoyed the simple things in life like fishing and boating with his family, board games, and movie nights. His priorities in life were God and his family.

Mike is survived by his wife and soulmate, Aimee Moore, and six children: Kayla Moore (Crawfordville, Florida), and Sierra Lemcke, Hailey Lemcke, Riley Lemcke, Brayden Moore and Bryce Moore of Fort Scott, Kansas. He has four grandchildren: Ashton, Bella, Payton, and Xander (Crawfordville, Florida), and 6 nieces and nephews in Kansas.

Following private family services, committal will take place at 12:30 PM Wednesday, August 11th, in the Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. Military honors will be provided by the USAF Honor Guard. Services are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

MSHP:: Sexual Trafficking of a Child and Promoting Child Pornography Arrests

The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of three individuals for crimes ranging from sexual trafficking of a child, promoting child pornography, and possession of child pornography. Arrested were Anthony L. Arndt, 34, of Monett, Missouri, Lorrie Pace, 53, of Stockton, and Andrew M. Henry, 26, of Kansas City, Missouri. 

The arrests took place on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 and Thursday, August 5, 2021. The arrests were not related; and are each the result of lengthy investigations conducted by the members of the Division of Drug and Crime Control’s Digital Forensics Investigative Unit, Interdiction for Protection of Children (IPC)/Human Trafficking Unit, and the Missouri Digital Forensic Center. Anthony L. Arndt was arrested on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, in Barry County. 

Investigators executed a search warrant at Arndt’s residence on County Road, in Monett, Missouri. As a result of the search, investigators seized child pornography and computer equipment. Arndt was arrested and transported to the Barry County Jail. On Thursday, August 5, 2021, the Barry County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office formally charged Arndt with one count of promoting child pornography and five counts of possession of child pornography. Arndt remains in custody at the Barry County Jail, with a bond of one million dollars. Lorrie Pace was arrested on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, in Cedar County. Investigators executed a search warrant at Pace’s residence on East 1658 Road, Stockton, Missouri. 

As a result of the search, investigators seized child pornography and computer equipment. Pace was arrested and transported to the Cedar County Jail. On Thursday, August 5, 2021, the Cedar County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office formally charged Pace with one count of promoting child pornography and three counts of possession of child pornography. Pace was incarcerated at the Cedar County Jail, with a bond of $25,000.00. The Cedar County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Patrol with the investigation. Andrew M. Henry was arrested on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, in Kansas City, Missouri. 

Investigators contacted Henry at his residence on Northeast Antioch Road, Kansas City, Missouri. As a result of their contact, investigators located child pornography on Henry’s cellular telephone. Henry was arrested for sexual trafficking of a child, promoting child pornography, and possession of child pornography. He was transported to the Clay County Jail and placed on 24-hour hold. The investigation by the Division of Drug and Crime Control, is ongoing. The Kansas City Missouri Police Department assisted the Patrol with the investigation. During 2019 and 2020, the Digital Forensics Investigative Unit (DFIU) executed 290 search warrants and made 63 arrests for sexual trafficking of children, and the manufacturing, possession and/or promotion of child pornography charges. 

During this same time, the DFIU were able to identify, help provided resources, and remove 29 live victims of these crimes. The DFIU continues to work closely with Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Already this year, the DFIU has executed 70 search warrants, made 16 arrests, and contacted seven live victims. The Interdiction for Protection of Children (IPC)/Human Trafficking Unit was recently combined, with the DFIU. 

Sexual Trafficking of a Child and Promoting Child Pornography Arrests, add 1 Page 2 of 2 of these resources, has strengthened the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s dedication to investigating online criminal activity and preventing future victims of sexual and human trafficking crimes. The Division of Drug and Crime Control encourages Internet users to promptly report to the Patrol or local law enforcement anyone who attempts to engage in unwanted, inappropriate, or sexualized communications with children. 

The Missouri Digital Forensic Center is a joint effort of the Missouri Department of Public Safety, Missouri Department of Social Services, and the Missouri National Guard Counterdrug Program, and is coordinated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The above charges are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of these charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

Obituary - Corrine Nell Gardner

Corrine Nell Gardner, 43, Creighton, MO, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, MO. A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Corrine was born March 29, 1978 in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of Michael Bryan Hon and Vicki Boley. She married David Gardner on March 8, 1996. Corrine was a homemaker. She was a lifelong resident of Cass County, MO.

Corrine was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Jack and JoAnn Gibb and her paternal grandmother, Gay Nell Woodfin. She is survived by her husband, David, of the home; one son, Christopher Michael Hon, Creighton, MO; two daughters, Charity Gardner, Urich, MO and Tayler Gardner, Garden City, MO; her mother, Vicki Boley, Warsaw, MO; her father, Mike Hon, Harrisonville, MO; her paternal grandfather, Gene Hon, Harrisonville, MO; three brothers, Jeff Fortin, Kansas City, MO, Kevin Fortin, Lee’s Summit, MO, and Thomas Parry, Warsaw, MO; one sister, Crystal Morris, Warsaw, MO; and one grandchild on the way.

Butler Police Department seeking public assistance

The Butler Police is attempting to identify the subjects in the following photos in reference to theft.

If you know the identity of these subjects please contact the Butler Police Department at 660-679-6131.

Obituary - Martha Ellen Hannes

Martha Ellen Hannes, age 66, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. 

The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 PM on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Vansant-Mills Chapel. 

Burial in Parks Shady Grove Cemetery in Monegaw Springs, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to Parks Shady Grove Cemetery and can be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

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

Adrian R-III School Board special board meeting

The Adrian R-III School Board will have a special board meeting August 12th at 6:00 pm in the commons to discuss our schools reopening plan for the 2021-22 school year.