Traffic stop in Pleasanton Kansas

On Saturday morning March 19th at approximately 1:15 am, Pleasanton Kansas Police officers initiated a traffic stop. They approached the vehicle and detected the odor of marijuana. 

A search of the vehicle yielded marijuana and a substantial amount of methamphetamine and cocaine.

No further information was made available at this time. 

Cass County man dead after drowning in Pleasant Hill Lake

On Sunday March 20th around 11:15 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies and Pleasant Hill Police Department responded to Pleasant Hill City Lake on a report of a possible downing.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the incident occurred when 67 year old Michael L. Hamilton of Pleasant Hill, Missouri fell out of his 1981 Monark Boat and into the lake. 

Bystanders attempted to rescue and ultimately recovered the body of Mr. Hamilton.

View report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/WP03/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220139716

A few strong storms possible Tuesday

Strong storms could be possible Tuesday afternoon across western and central MO. Now is a good time to review your severe weather plans and be sure you have a way to receive warning.

Attic fire at a home in Nevada

On March 20th around 6:47 a.m. the Nevada Fire Department were called for a fire in attic of a residence at 810 W. Arch in Nevada.

When crews arrived on scene they found smoke coming out of the ceiling of the upstairs attic. They had to remove the ceiling and insulation from the area. Quick knock down of the fire was made by crews.

The cause of this fire was found to be a short in the electrical wiring in the attic. The America Red Cross was called for the displacement of the residents.

The home was owned by Troy Rainey and was occupied by Joan Middleton. No one was injured in this fire.


Courtesy of Nevada Fire Chief Troy Denney

Adrian man killed in motorcycle accident in Vernon County

On March 20th around 4:30 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a motorcycle accident in the northbound lanes of I-49 around 14 miles north of Nevada.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1999 Harley Davidson driven by 69 year old Charles L. Tschudi of Adrian, Missouri travelled off the left side of the roadway and struck a guardrail ejecting the driver. 

Mr. Tschudi was pronounced dead at the Nevada Reginal Medical Center at 5:34p.m. this evening. This is Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 16th Fatality Crash of the year 2022.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220140396

One arrested after traffic stop in Bates County

On March 19th around 11:22 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 30 year old Dalton T. Hargis of Dadeville, Missouri.

Mr. Hargis was arrested for 1.) Felony Dade County Sheriff's Office Warrant. He was booked into the Bates County Jail and is currently listed as bondable.

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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.

Obituary - Clark Lewis Jr.

Clark Lewis, Jr., 95, of Clinton, Missouri passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, March 17, 2022 at his home. He was born April 21, 1926 in rural Calhoun, Mo., the only son of Lester Clark Lewis, Sr., and Sarah (Miller) Lewis.

He married Lois Arline Sell on March 5, 1945 after being high school sweethearts since age 16. They will forever be the original Clark and Lois. To this marriage of 77 years, Ronnie and Jeri Raye were born. In 1945, age 20, Clark boarded the Navy’s USS Rixey, a U.S. hospital evacuation ship. He was an apprentice seaman 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Class and then ranked 3rd Petty Officer as Coxswain. He piloted LCVP boats to shore to retrieve the wounded. Clark didn’t talk of war, but would share the experience of being on the Rixey as she rode the waves of a particular typhoon. Stock car racing was popular and Clark was good at it. Driving his 1935 Ford stock, he raced in the area circuit, often placing in heats and occasionally taking the lap with the coveted checkered flag. During the 1950’s, Clark was the Scoutmaster of his son’s scout troop, Boy Scouts of America, Troop 430. That remained a lifetime of funny and poignant stories of camporee and Osceola scout camp. He treasured that time with the boys. He was proud to be in the Tribe of Mic-o-say. In 1988, he retired after 27 years as Manager of the paving operation at Williams Rock Company, Inc. He was perfection at calculating angles and dimensions and took pride in work done well; whether it was asphalt or building something special for a friend or family. Retirement offered time for Clark and Lois to travel and spend more time at their lake house, which was a whole family gathering spot for many years. Joining the First Baptist Church in 1955, Clark’s membership spanned 67 years. Ronnie and Jeri were always so proud of their Dad and the Christian life that he led. He was the same honest, kind, witty, decent person any day of the week. Everyone knew the same man. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1894, Clinton. Clark frequently said how proud he was of his family, and it has grown to include five grandchildren, Kim Gannon, Shorewood, Illinois, Matthew Lewis (Marie), Avon, Indiana, Lindsay Chitwood Purtle (Brandon), Bolivar, Mo., Hudson Chitwood (Fernanda), Edenton, North Carolina, and Glory Chitwood, Seward, Alaska; and three great-granddaughters, Kenzie Lewis, Codie Lewis and Anika Purtle. With each addition to the family, a picture was added inside his wallet. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; and his son Ron Loren Lewis in 2011, a grief that was never ending until now. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., just prior to the funeral service. Friends may call from noon to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Englewood Cemetery. Military services at the grave under the direction of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1894, Clinton. The family suggests memorial contributions to the First Baptist Church, Boy Scouts of America, Troop 430, Clinton or a charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.

Obituary - Richard Grassley

Richard Grassley, age 86, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at his home in Preston, Missouri. Services for Richard will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri with visitation from 2:00-3:00 PM prior to the service. 

Cremation to follow. The family suggest memorial contributions be made to the Richard Grassley Memorial Fund and can be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Richard E. Grassley was born on March 3, 1936 in Kansas City, Missouri to Calvin and Anna Grassley.

Richard worked at the Clinton Samaritan Center for 13 years, he also worked for the Montrose Power Plant, was a test driver at Southwest Research, worked for the Hammond Bus Company, worked in the KC Stock yard and was an Army Vet. Richard attended Save Our World Ministries and a member of Straight Up Ministries in Clinton, Missouri.

Survivors include 4 daughters; Sandra Wilson, Eugenia (Grover) Lynn, Marjorie Madison, Teresa Daggitt, several grandchildren and multiple great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

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