Belton man struck and killed in Jackson County

On September 1st around 9:15 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Jackson County along with Jackson County Sheriff's Deputies and Lees Summit Police Department all responded to a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle on I-470 around 1 mile east of View High Drive.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when a 2015 Toyota struck and killed 30 year old Logan J. Smith of Belton who was walking in the roadway.

Mr. Smith was pronounced dead at the scene of this accident by the Jackson County Medical Examiners Office. This is Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 57th fatality of the year 2021.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=210460205

Off and On Thunderstorms Friday

Showers and thunderstorms this morning should not mean a total washout for Friday outdoor activities.

Drier conditions expected late morning through the afternoon, with thunderstorms returning later tonight.

Small hail and minor flooding will be the primary concerns tonight.

MSHP Press Release: Child Passenger Safety Week Is September 15-21, 2021

The Missouri State Highway Patrol joins the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the National Safety Council, Safe Kids Worldwide, and other safety advocates to commemorate National Child Passenger Safety Week (September 15-21, 2021). 

The primary goal of this program is to remind all parents and other adults responsible for children traveling in motor vehicles of the importance of child safety seats and seat belts. Every year, children suffer needless injuries. 

In 2020, 11 children under the age of eight were killed in traffic crashes, and another 1,438 were injured. Troopers issued citations to 1,040 drivers who failed to secure children less than eight years old in a child restraint/booster seat in 2020. Troopers issued citations to an additional 141 drivers who failed to secure a child 80 pounds or more or over 4’9” in a seat belt in 2020.

Troopers investigate traffic crashes every day. Nothing is more disturbing than a traffic crash that includes a child being hurt or killed. The Missouri State Highway Patrol encourages every driver to make sure child passengers in their vehicles are restrained properly.

Missouri law states:

* Children less than four years old are required to use an appropriate child passenger restraint system.
* Children less than 40 pounds, regardless of age, must be secured in a child passenger restraint system appropriate for the child.

* Children ages four to eight years old who weigh at least 40 pounds, but less than 80 pounds, and are under 4’9” tall, must be secured in a child passenger restraint system or booster seat appropriate for that child.

* Children ages eight through 15 must wear seat belts regardless of the type of vehicle in which they are riding or where they are seated (front or back). Like the child restraint law, this is a primary law, meaning you can be pulled over by law enforcement for noncompliance.

* Persons less than 18 years of age operating or riding in trucks (regardless of gross weight for which licensed) must wear seat belts.

*No person under age 18 is allowed to ride in the unenclosed bed of a truck with a licensed gross weight of less than 12,000 pounds on lettered highways, federal, state-maintained highways, and within city limits. There are exemptions for agricultural purposes, special events, and parades.

* It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure passengers under the age of 16 are buckled up safely. Those 16 and over are responsible for themselves.

There are many styles of child safety seats from which parents may choose. Infant seats are designed for children up to 22-30 pounds depending on the seat manufacturer. This type of seat should be placed into a vehicle so the infant faces rearward in a semi-reclined position. It is important to remember rear-facing infant seats should NOT be used in a front passenger seat equipped with an active air bag. If deployed, an air bag could hit the infant seat and injure or kill the baby. Airbag or not, the back seat is the safest place for a child.

Most convertible child safety seats are designed for children from five pounds up to 40 - 80 pounds, depending on the manufacturer. Like all seats, they have manufacturer’s labels on the side indicating the maximum height and weight of the seat. They recline and face rearward in an infant position and convert to sit upright and face forward for the toddler position. Most newer convertible seats can hold children who weigh up to 35 or 40 pounds in the rear-facing position. NHTSA recommends keeping children rear facing until they reach the maximum height and weight for the car seat. The child can then be turned around forward facing.

Booster seats are designed for children who have outgrown other safety seats and must be used with an adult lap and shoulder belt. Lap/shoulder belts are designed for children who are at least 4' 9" tall or 80 or more pounds. Make sure the lap belt stays low and snug across the lower hip/upper thigh area, and the shoulder belt does not cross the face or the neck.

For safety reasons, the Missouri State Highway Patrol discourages the purchase of child safety seats at a garage sale or other secondhand outlets. Also, a safety seat that has been in a vehicle during a traffic crash should be replaced.

There is no one "safest" child safety seat. Use the one that fits your child, fits in your vehicles correctly, and one that you will use correctly every trip, every time. For more information about the proper use of child restraint systems or to schedule a child safety seat inspection, contact the nearest Missouri State Highway Patrol troop headquarters and ask for the public information and education officer, or visit www.seatcheck.org.

Obituary - Thomas Leon Bray

Thomas Leon Bray, 50, Cleveland, MO, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at K.U. Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. Services will be held at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Thomas was born April 27, 1971 in Harrisonville, MO, a son of Ronald Leon and Marla Ann (Marrs) Bray. He was a 1989 graduate of Cass-Midway High School. Thomas was a life-long resident of Freeman, Cass County, MO.

Thomas married Kelsey Louisa Parker on September 17, 1994. He worked as a heavy equipment operator and was a member of Local No. 101. Thomas enjoyed bowling, cooking and hunting.

Thomas was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Bray; aunt and uncle: Larry and Skip Marrs; aunt, Karen Brown; and his grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Kelsey; and their two children: Robert J. Moloski and Maranda Nichol Bray, all of the home; his mother, Marla Bray, Freeman; one sister, Kacee Lee McCuiston and her husband, Brandin, Freeman; and nieces and nephew: Braycee Lynne McCuiston, Koltin Thomas McCuiston, and Keelyn Lee McCuiston.

Clinton School District has received confirmation of 4 positive cases of COVID-19

The Clinton School District has received confirmation of 4 positive cases of COVID-19 at Henry Elementary, Clinton Middle School and Clinton High School. This brings the total number of active cases to 14.

The Henry County Health Center is in the process of conducting contact tracing, most of which is complete.

The District has been in constant communication, and cooperating fully, with the Henry County Health Center as they perform the necessary contact tracing and we will continue to follow their guidance.

The Henry County Health Center is responsible for contacting students/staff who need to quarantine due to close contact with the individual who tested positive. If you are not contacted by the Henry County Health Center or the school district instructing your child to quarantine, your child can continue to attend school.

The Clinton School District is following cleaning and disinfecting procedures so that schools can remain open.

Clinton School District students, staff, and community members should continue to use the Daily Self-Screening Checklist and should stay home if displaying symptoms of COVID-19.

As we navigate situations such as this, please be assured that the health and safety of our students and staff are of utmost importance.

If you should have any questions, please contact your child’s school nurse or the Henry County Health Center (660-885-8193).

Obituary - Terry Lynn Trude

Terry Lynn Trude, 71, Nevada, MO, passed away August 29, 2021 as a result of ongoing heart issues. Terry was a vibrant and loving brother, son, and friend to all. Terry went to Benton Elementary School, Nevada Middle/High School. He worked for and retired from Cottey College after 31 years of service in their facilities and maintenance department.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee Trude and Mary JoAnn (Neuman) Trude; sister, Becky Jo Rider; grandparents, Ruby and Floyd Brown and Mildred and Roy Trude. He is survived by sisters Brenda Lee Borders, Debra Ann Trude-Suter, Donna Kay Payne and brother-in-law, Brian Rider who became the brother he always wanted. He is also survived by Larry Borders, Sr., his nephews Robert Wayne Payne, Larry J. Borders, Jr, Patrick Wayne Leavell and his nieces Rendi (Borders) Cox, Rebecca Borders, Rachel Doty and great-nephews and nieces – Blair Dice, Shari Jo Borders, Jayme Borders, Jaycee Cox, Kaylee Cox, Alyssa Cox, cousins from the following families—the Brown/Carl families were more like sisters and brothers to him; Poe/Griffin, Hickman and a host of friends and colleagues who played very important roles in his life.

There will be a Gathering of Friends and Family from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the Cottey Lodge at Radio Springs Park in Nevada, Missouri.

Max Motors Top Sales performers for the month of August

CONGRATULATIONS to these guys on being the Max Motors Top Sales performers for the month of August! We appreciate you all and everything you do for Max! We really do have the best of the best.

Dear Archie R-V Families,

Dear Archie R-V Families,

An individual in the District has tested positive for COVID-19. As soon as the individual and the District were aware of the situation, the individual self-isolated and has not returned to school. 

Though we know you will have many questions and concerns, in order to protect the privacy of the individual involved, the District is incredibly limited as to the information it can share with you; however, if you’d like to ask specific questions regarding any next steps you may need to take, please contact the Cass County Health Department. 

We continue to thank our community for your support and patience during these difficult times. We remain committed to ensuring staff, students, and the community are safe and informed.