Louisiana man seriously injured in UTV accident in rural Osceola

On December 2nd around 1:35pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in St. Clair County along with St. Clair County Sheriff's Office responded to a UTV accident on private property around 6.5 miles on NE 230 Road in rural St. Clair County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the the 2017 Polaris Ranger driven by 26 year old Caleb A. Russell of Baton Rouge, Louisiana skidded off the left side of the roadway and impacted a tree. This caused the UTV to overturn and eject the driver and pinning him under the vehicle.

Mr. Russell sustained serious injuries in this accident and he was life flighted to Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri for treatment.

View Crash Report Below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=210629436

VEHICLE 1 SKIDDED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND IMPACTED A TREE CAUSING VEHICLE 1 TO OVERTURN. DRIVER 1 WAS EJECTED AND PINNED UNDER VEHIC

Belton Police Department responds to threat at Belton School

Today, the Belton Police Department and the Belton School District received information involving a potential threat to the safety of our students. The Belton Police Department and the Belton School District maintain an excellent working relationship which puts the safety of students as a top priority.

The Belton Police Department has investigated this potential threat and have determined the threatening information had been circulated based from an incident in another metro school district. The investigation did not reveal any evidence of a credible threat in our school district. Please see below for a statement from the school district.

 
Belton Middle and High School Families,

The safety and security of our students is always our top priority. Out of an abundance of caution, we wanted to make you aware of a social media concern that was brought to our attention today. The posts contained images of a threatening nature written on a wall.

 
After a thorough search of each school -- as well as Yeokum Center of Innovation and other ancillary buildings, neither item was found on our walls. While there was no finding of fact and we do not believe these images to have any credible ties to Belton, we understand recent local and national events may have some students and families on higher alert. We will continue to have our school resource officers on duty and stationed throughout the District.

We encourage parents to take this opportunity to converse with their children when they see threatening behavior online. Some talking points that may help include:

The safety of students and staff is one of the Belton School District’s highest priorities, and all of us—students, parents, and school employees—have an important role to play in keeping our campus(es) safe. We ask everyone to report any suspicious behavior you might encounter, as early intervention can prevent a situation from escalating.

 
All threats are taken seriously - this is not a matter that can be joked about. Ever. School resource officers and school administration work together to investigate, no matter if the items in question are made verbally, in writing, email, text message, or online.

 
If a student is involved in making a threat OR sharing posts that are untrue yet result in causing disruption and panic in our school community, they could face criminal charges and/or disciplinary action.

Again, please know that the safety and security of our students and staff is our utmost concern, and we thank you for the trust that you place in us each and every day.

Drexel Bobcats win a 8-Man State Football Championship

The Drexel Bobcats Football team defeated the Worth County Tigers 48-42 to win a Missouri 8-Man Football Championship on Thursday evening in Columbia.

Drexel Senior Cory Cumpton sealed the game with a interception late in the 4th quarter. 

The Bobcats finish the season 13-0! We will have more later on! Way to go Bobcats!! 

Peculiar man killed in Jackson County motorcycle accident

On December 2nd around 5:38 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol along with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Independence Police Department and the Lees Summit Police Department responded to a motorcycle accident at Northbound I-470 at mile marker 15.2 in  Jackson County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2009 Suzuki G650 Motorcycle driven by 37 year old Justin M. Wages of Peculiar, Missouri traveled off the left side of the roadway and ejected the driver.

Mr. Wages was pronounced dead at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence.

View Crash Report Below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=210628404

Obituary - Tammy Elizabeth Reed

Tammy Elizabeth Reed, 53, Nevada, MO passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada. Tammy was born December 19, 1967.

Gone too soon, but now out of pain, worry and struggle. A spiritual lady, a good sister, lover of people in need and a caring animal lover.

Tammy was a member of the churches of Christ. She graduated from Nevada Senior High in 1986. In her teens, Tammy worked as an aide for Vernon County Center for Disabilities under the direction of her mother, Kathleen Reed, QMRDDP, working with children of special needs.

She went on to Oklahoma Christian College for a year and later attended Missouri Southern State College of Joplin, MO for one year. Tammy also trained as a pharmacy technician at a technical school and worked in a local pharmacy.

Tammy worked for group homes for persons with disabilities in Missouri, Tennessee and South Carolina. And she also worked in marketing.

I will miss her dearly, especially her intelligence, compassion, selflessness, creativity and humor, Thomas L. Reed II, loving brother.

No services are planned.

Clinton Fire Department to host basic grain engulfment rescue course

The Clinton Fire Department is set to host a Basic Grain Engulfment Rescue course this Saturday, December 4, 2021. Course participants include members of the CFD and several other surrounding fire departments.

 
The class is designed to introduce participants to the hazards and issues associated with grain entrapment/engulfment emergencies and basic techniques to safely conduct initial rescue operations.

 
In a community such as ours that has a large agricultural presence, training in this type of rescue scenario is of the utmost importance. The Clinton Fire Department obtained a grain rescue device several months ago due to generous donations from surrounding agencies. Fundraising efforts for the rescue device were headed by CFD Firefighter Scott Hutcherson. This particular training class will provide the knowledge necessary to implement the new device if needed in a real life rescue scenario.

More information and pictures of the training will be shared next week. The training class is being offered free of charge by means of a sponsorship by the Missouri Division of Fire Safety

 - Fire Education/Advisory Commission. The course is being delivered by the University of Missouri Extension Division Fire and Rescue Training Institute.

Obituary - Patricia S. Chrisenberry

Patricia S. Chrisenberry, 85, Nevada, MO passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Patricia was born June 16, 1936 in Nevada to Verne and Beatrice V. (Whitworth) O’Toole. She was united in marriage to Bob L. Chrisenberry on July 26, 1958 in Nevada and he preceded her in death on December 4, 2002.

Patricia was raised in Bronaugh and attended high school there where she enjoyed playing basketball. She graduated from Bronaugh High School Class of 1954. Following her school years, Patricia worked as a switchboard operator at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. She retired after more than 30 years of service. Upon retiring from the telephone company, she was employed with Nevada R-5 School District and held various positions including Librarian at Bryan Elementary school, Substitute Secretary, and Lunchroom Aide. She enjoyed gathering for “Cousins Coffee”, and playing cards with her friends. She also loved spending time with family camping at the lake and attending family reunions.

Patricia is survived by her son-in-law, Scott Schulze, Nevada, MO; two grandchildren, Kelsi Maddy (Kyle), and Blair Dickson (Ridge); three great-grandchildren, Kamden, Kaden, and Quinn. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Larry Chrisenberry; daughter, Kerri Schulze; and a grandson, Bradley Chrisenberry.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Roger Beach officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park, Nevada.

Obituary - Edith Ann Keeton

Edith Ann Keeton age 81, the daughter of Joseph Robert and Myrtal Irene (Leak) Fox. Ann was born April 15th, 1940 in Schell City, Mo. Ann passed from this life at 11am on 11-27-21 at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City Kansas. Ann lived most of her youth in and around Schell City.

On March 21, 1959, Ann was united in marriage to Frankie Wayne Keeton in Osceola, Mo. To their union, four children were born. Ann & Wayne made their home in Platte County where Ann first worked at Tension Envelope in Fairfax. She later worked at Irene’s cafe during the day and the Golden Age Lodge in the evening. Ann also worked at the 7up Bottling Company, Wards Paper Box Company, Fowler Envelope, and was captain for Wells Fargo Guard Service over the years.

Her last employment was as manager of Bristol Manor in Weston, Mo before retiring. Ann loved hunting, fishing, camping, and training horses. She was part of a commercial fishing team with her husband and son on the Missouri river for several years. Her religious affiliation was Baptist. Her survivors include her four children, Daughters, Donna and husband Jerry Comer of Weston, Mo, Cheryl & husband Terry Wright of Dearborn, Mo, Debbie McHone of Leavenworth, KS, and son Roger Keeton of Moberly. Nine Grandchildren and over 20 great grandchildren.

She is also survived by one sister Wanda and husband Roger Phillips,and two brothers Robert Fox and wife Otella, and Jack Fox and wife, as well as many nieces and nephews. Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Frankie Wayne Keeton, her parents Robert & Irene Fox, and two sisters Berta Carl and Mary Collins.

Visitation and services will be held at Sheldon Funeral Home in Eldorado Springs, Mo at noon on Thursday 12-2-21 with brother Robert Fox officiating. Pallbearers will be: Jason Comer, Shain Farr, CJ Graves, Ron Elliott, Bill Carl, and Joe Carl. Burial will be at 1pm at Green Lawn Cemetery in Schell City, MO.