Pursuit from Miami County Kansas ends in Bates County

On January 7, 2022 Dispatch advised the Deputies that Miami County was in a vehicle pursuit that was headed to Bates County.

While the Deputies were en route Dispatch advised them that the vehicle had wrecked at State Line Road. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene on foot.

Deputies set up a perimeter. A K-9 Deputy arrived to conduct a search of the area. K-9 Lector was able to locate the subject and apprehend him.

The subject was taken to the Bates County Memorial Hospital and then was transported to the Bates County Jail. He was placed on a 24 hour investigative hold pending charges. The vehicle was towed from the scene by R & B towing.

Two arrested after fleeing police in Rich Hill

On December 31, 2021 a Deputy observed a Dodge Dakota pulling a Toyota Corolla fail to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of 1st and Hickory in Rich Hill, MO. The Deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop.

The Dodge Dakota did not stop for the Deputy and continued on throughout Rich Hill and then south into Vernon County. The vehicle then stopped and the driver exited the vehicle. The Deputy identified the driver as Justin Keene (5/26/1987).

Keene was placed in restraints. The Deputy then instructed the passenger to exit the vehicle. The passenger was identified as Linda Miller (DOB 5/10/1980).

Miller had warrants out of Clinton County for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Her bond was $5000.00 cash only.

Keene was charged with Fleeing and Possession of a Controlled Substance. His bond was set at $25000.00 cash only. Keene is currently in custody at the Bates County Jail.

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Weekend weather outlook

Cold start this morning with frigid below zero in northern MO. The southern portion of our CWA may see freezing drizzle Saturday morning with everything transitioning to rain by the late morning.

Obituary - Patricia Nadine Rogers

Patricia Nadine Rogers, age 73 of Kansas City, Kansas died Monday, December 27, 2021 at Butler Center in Butler, Missouri. She was born July 2, 1948 to Keith George and Nadine Vesta McGuire Rogers in Butler, Missouri. Patricia is survived by a brother, Joe Rogers of Kansas City, Kansas.

There are no public services scheduled at this time. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery near Harrisonville, Missouri. Arrangements, Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) Butler, Missouri.

Contributions in her memory may be left at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel for funeral expenses. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Stolen firearm reported in Appleton City

On Friday, December 31st St. Clair County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a call for service in regards to a stolen firearm in Appleton City.

Upon making contact with the victim, he stated that he was missing a 1911 0.45 caliber gun. A report was taken and the investigation is still ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office at Tip Line, 417-646-5832, or email to tips@scsomo.org.

Obituary - Carol Sue "Nan" Stevens

Funeral services for Carol Stevens of Butler, Missouri will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler. 

Visitation will be prior to services from 1-2 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to Heartland Hospice. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Carol Sue “Nan” Stevens, age 76 of Butler, Missouri died Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Butler Center in Butler. She was born December 17, 1945 to Harold Walter and Eula Jeanette Newman Grimberg in Kansas City, Missouri.

Carol is survived by her daughter, Shari Diane Essenpries and husband Dick of Adrian, Missouri; three grandchildren, Matthew Newkirk and wife Hannah, Ashley Stephens and husband Gerold and Jacob Essenpries; three step-grandchildren, Toby Essenpries and wife Bethany, Nick Essenpries and Colby Essenpries and wife Miranda; five great-grandchildren and eight step-great-grandchilren. She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; and one son, Chad Cushard.

Obituary - Linda Paulette Chesnut

Linda Paulette Chesnut, 72 of Nevada, MO went to be home with her heavenly father on January 04, 2022 at the Nevada Regional Medical Center after a short illness. Linda was born July 07, 1949 in Nevada to Arthur L. and E. Paulene (Flagor) Sewell Sr., the fourth of six children.

Linda grew up in Nevada and attended Nevada Elementary schools and finished her education at the Fort Scott Christian Heights graduating in 1967 as Valedictorian. Linda then went to Kansas City where she attended some college at the Kansas City College and Bible School and then Draughon’s College of Commerce. After living and working for three years in Kansas City at an Insurance office she decided it was time to come back to Nevada.It was then that she started working at the Farm & Home office and during that time that she met the love of her life. On Feb. 03, 1974 she was united in Marriage to K. Leon Chesnut, Jr. where this union was as strong as ever until her death. They lived in Deerfield from 1974 to 1982 then moved to Nevada where they still reside.

Through this marriage were born three lovely children, Leonette, Budd and Kasey. Her employment at Farm & Home continued until 1982 when she decided to stay home with her children after Kasey was born. In 1985 she went back to work this time at Heartland Behavioral Health Services and then in 1989 she worked at Adams Architect’s office for one year. Linda then worked at several different positions for the Nevada State Hospital for the State of Missouri for 26 years. She then retired to stay at home. This did not last as she went back to work from home for the Department of Mental Health until all part time positions were terminated due to the Covid virus in July 2020. After her final retirement, she went into genealogy for her family and friends and thoroughly loved to research her history.

Linda took part of several organizations at various time, such as Relay for Life, Meals on Wheels (treasurer), Bushwhacker Days, Home Interior sales person, help with auctions benefiting Children’s Mercy Hospital and participated in several bowling leagues. One of her favorite hobbies was collecting pottery made by the Cambridge Ohio factories for the Sears and Roebuck Co. and going to flea markets looking for bargains. Another of her hobbies was to travel. In her lifetime, she and her family visited 47 states.

Linda is survived by her Husband of the home, children Budd and wife (Amanda), Kasey and wife (Carol) of Nevada. Grandchildren Cynthia, Lorelei, Kasey Jr., Thomas Chesnut of Nevada and Kelsey of Sacramento, CA and Jacob Hammontree of Topeka, KS. One sister, Carol Strickland, one brother Kenneth Sewell and wife Debbie. Sister-in-laws Twila Sewell, Regina Sewell, Linda K. Sewell and Carla Chesnut, and several nieces and nephews, as well as other relatives and many, many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Leonette Hammontree, three brothers Danny, Sonny and Rob Sewell, brother-in-law Johnny Strickland and nephew Travis Sewell.

Through Linda’s love of researching her family history, she came across the story of her third great grandfather, William Broaddus. In October 2021 she traveled to California to explore the area where he lived as a gold miner and died by a bear attack. The cemetery in the area is currently raising funds for a monument to be constructed which will have William’s name on it, an endeavor Linda was determined to help see to the end. Please help us to honor Linda’s last passion project by making a donation to: Kelsey Cemetery District, 6553 Kelsey Rd., Kelsey, CA 95667

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Rev. Bill Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Deerfield Cemetery, Deerfield, MO. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Monday evening at the funeral home.

Fatality house fire in St. Clair County

On Monday, December 27th St. Clair County Sheriff's Deputies deputies responded to a call for service in regards to a house fire in Collins.

Deputies were notified that there was still a victim in the house and attempted to rescue the victim but were regretfully unsuccessful. 

The investigation was turned over to the Missouri Division of Fire Safety. We will update when more information is made available to us.