Weather update 11/18

It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving Day is only a week away! That said...temperatures will be near seasonal norms through Sunday with a slight cool down instore to start off the holiday week.

Two vehicle accident in rural Butler

On November 17th around 3:32pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies and Butler Fire responded to a two vehicle accident in the southbound lanes of I-49 near mile marker 134.6 in rural Butler.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2011 Ford F-150 driven by 25 year old Makayla C. Krantz of Drexel, Missouri overcorrected and struck the 2020 Western Star Conventional driven by 26 year Cherokee W. Jestis of Butler. 

A 3-year old juvenile male sustained minor injuries in this accident and he was treated at the scene of the crash and released.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=210598363

Hume Jr High Lady Hornets finish basketball season 13-0

The Hume Jr High Lady Hornets finished their season on November 6th with a perfect 13-0 record.

Their regular season consisted of 7 games in which they outscored their opponents 274 points to just 46 points.

 
They averaged 39 points per game while only allowing just 6 1/2 points per game.

Heading into the GVVC Conference Tournament held October 25th -30th at Ballard School they were the 1 seed. They rolled through the conference tournament scoring 157 points in just 3 games for an average of 52 points per game. All the while, only allowing 8.3 points per game for a total of 25 points allowed over the 3 game stretch. Defeating Bronaugh for the Conference title 47-15.

Last on their schedule for the season was the Hume Invitational Tournament held November 1st-6th at Hume School.

 
Game 1 pitted the Lady Hornets facing off against the Butler Lady Bears. This was their toughest and closest game of the season up to this point. But, they dispatched the Lady Bears by a score of 29-17.

 
Game 2 saw the Lady Hornets facing their conference rival of the season. The Bronaugh Lady Wildcats for the 4th time this season. Down one of their starters for this game, the Lady Hornets still coasted to a 36-14 victory. Propelling them to the championship game.

 
Championship Saturday had the Lady Hornets facing the Lady Whirlwinds of Archie.

 
This game would prove to be their toughest and hardest fought game of the season.

 
The game stayed close as both defenses showed up to play, and was worthy of the admission as neither team ever managed to widen the scoring gap by more than 4 pts. The Lady Hornets secured the victory in the end by just a margin of 2pts. For a final score of 23-21.

When the dust had settled the Lady Hornets had averaged 29.3pts over the 3 game span for a total of 88 points. While allowing just 17 ppg, for a total of 52 pts.

Thanks to everyone who supported these young ladies over their season and to Coach Heather Rogers. It was a perfect season to remember.

1st picture GVVC Conference Champs
Back row: Coach Heather Rogers, Khloe Hubbard, Baileigh Rogers, Talya McFrederick, Kamee Snider, Addison Rushing, Meilah Corp
Front row: Dalley Steuck, Evie-lyn Lewis, Kenzee Snider

2nd picture Hume Tournament Champs
Back row: Coach Heather Rogers, Kamee Snider, Talya McFrederick, Khloe Hubbard, Baileigh Rogers
Front row: Evie-lyn Lewis, Dalley Steuck, Kenzee Snider

Obituary - Linda Gayle Coonrod

Linda Gayle Coonrod, 78, Nevada, MO passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Barone Alzheimer’s Care Center in Nevada. Linda was born May 14, 1943 to Elvis and Evelyn Nadine (Jackson) Haines. She married Bob Coonrod on October 14, 1986 in Miami, OK and he survives of the home.

Linda grew up in the Walker, MO area and graduated from Walker High School. Following high school, Linda began a lifelong career in banking. She worked at the bank in Walker, and later for Thornton Bank in Nevada, and at Bank of America where she retired after 47 years in the banking business. Linda also worked at the gates at the Nevada Speedway for 30 plus years where she enjoyed greeting the public. Linda was a member of the First Baptist Church in Nevada. She volunteered for the CCPA in Nevada, was a member of Order of the Eastern Star, and enjoyed participating in the Women’s Bowling League for many years.

Linda is survived by her son, Troy Munsterman (Janet), Nevada, and their children, Brandon Munsterman, Kansas City, MO, and Brook Munsterman, Nevada; a step-son, Jeff Coonrod (Lori), Nevada, and their children, Dylan Coonrod, Joplin, Marli Walker (Ben), Nevada, and Lani Coonrod, Nevada.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 22, 2021 at the First Baptist Church in Nevada with Dr. Kevin Daugherty officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park, Nevada. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Memorials are suggested in her memory to the First Baptist Church c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - Jason Lee Brumfield

Jason Lee Brumfield, 47, Nevada, MO passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at St. Lukes Health System in Kansas City, MO following a battle with COVID-19. He was born on February 13, 1974, in Wichita Falls, TX to Mary and Howard Brumfield. Jason was the last of six children, his parents finally realizing they had achieved perfection.

Jason was a man of many talents. He worked many years as an over the road truck driver where he earned his handle “polar bear”, was a licensed body piercer, and had recently obtained certifications as a Harley Davidson Technician as well as a Gunsmith. He was looking forward to owning his own gunsmith business. Jason had a passion for helping others. He worked at NRMC on the Behavioral Health Unit before transferring to the ED. In his spare time Jason enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was well known for his amazing hugs and easy smile. Jason loved to laugh and make others laugh. He was incredibly onery earning him the nickname “sasshole”, sassy and you can figure out the rest.

Above all else Jason loved family. Blood relatives and “adopted” family meant the world to him. He is survived by the love of his life, Jennifer and their two canine daughters, Mystique and Mirage; two daughters, Hailey Brumfield (Kelly) of Mt. Vernon, MO, and RyLee Brumfield (Kay) of Clinton, MO; two sons, Dusty Miller (Jennifer) of Nevada, and Aaron Brumfield of Butler, MO; three sisters, Joyce Esparza (Daniel) of San Antonio, TX, Sarah Hicks of San Antonio, TX, and Jeannine Nagel (Dan) of Omaha, NE; one brother, James Brumfield (Tonya) of Omaha, NE; his step-father, Ernest Colon of Sarasota, FL; 11 grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews. Jason was especially close to the latest additions, Aubree (2 yrs.) and Kalee (6 mos.). He was preceded in death by his parents, and an older brother, Joey that passed in infancy.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Swing by Revive Salon and Spa in Butler on Ladies Night Out Monday November 22nd

Revive Salon and Spa will have the following specials going on Monday November 22nd at the Butler Chamber of Commerce - Ladies Night Out

There will be facials, massage and pedicure specials and 20% off all products, We will also have a raffle to win some stuff as well! We start at 1pm. Located at 309 N Orange Street in Butler.

Pleasant Hill woman escapes serious injury in Henry County rollover crash

On November 16th around 11:40pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County along with Henry County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Missouri State Route 2 at Route D in rural Henry County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2007 Pontiac driven by 23 year old Mary A. Blackmore of Pleasant Hill, Missouri traveled off the roadway and overturned, coming to rest in a ditch.

Mary A. Blackmore sustained minor injuries and she was transported by Windsor Fire Department to Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrenburg for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of this accident by J's Southland Tow.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=210597298

Osceola man charged with multiple counts of child molestation

Joseph Machabee of Osceola, Missouri was arrested for sex crimes involving children. The 36 year old is facing multiple charges, including felony statutory rape and seven (7) counts of felony child molestation.

Mr. Machabee worked at a club and tattoo shop in Springfield, but the investigation is taking place in Osceola where the abuse took place and where Machabee also resided. Detectives say police started their investigation at the end of September, 2021.

Chief Roth says any case involving crimes against children takes a lot of time to make sure everything is done properly. Chief Roth says the Children’s Center in Butler, Mo. played a crucial role, making or breaking a case when it comes to interviewing the kids.

The chief says that’s because they’re trained professionals that know how to ask age-appropriate questions without re-traumatizing the children.

Chief Roth also says she values the importance of providing mental health resources to families.

“If the family is willing to accept mental health assistance, whether it be counseling or other in that aspect, I always try to cover all my bases to try to get that kiddo back to somewhat of a norm.”

Machabee’s bond is set at $50,000.

Source: Shoshana Stahl with KY3 News