Belton Police Department seeking public assistance

The Belton Police Department is seeking information on the individual pictured below. 

If you recognize the person on the ATV, please contact Det. Richardson at 816-331-5522. Thank you in advance.

14 year old Butler male injured after ATV accident in St. Clair County

On March 27th around 2:00 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in St. Clair County along with St. Clair County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a ATV accident on CR NW 801 around 5 miles east of Appleton City.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2008 Artic Cat ATV driven by a 14 year old male juvenile from Butler lost control sliding on gravel, overturned and ejected the rider.

The juvenile male sustained moderate injuries and was transported to Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220152586

5-Day Forecast

This week's weather will consist of up and down temperatures, showers and storms, and the potential for severe weather Tuesday evening. #Spring

Osawatomie Kansas fire fighter dead after motor vehicle accident

We are saddened by the sudden loss of one of our firefighters, Josh Coffelt, who died from injuries received in a non-line of duty vehicle accident early this morning. Our prayers are with his family. 

Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated for his family as well as the OZFD family.

Courtesy of the Osawatomie Volunteer Fire Department

Traffic Alert for Grandview travelers starting tomorrow

TRAFFIC ALERT: Beginning Monday March 28th at 6AM, crews will be closing the outside lane of traffic on I-49 South from Main Street to 140th Street in Grandview.

The lane will reopen daily from 2PM-6PM for rush hour and will close again nightly at 6PM. The closure is necessary so crews can complete the new I-49 on-ramp from Main Street.

Obituary - James Scott Wendegatz

James Scott Wendegatz, 57, of Clinton, Missouri passed away early Sunday morning, March 20, 2022 at the Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo. 

Funeral Arrangements are pending under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton.

A complete obituary will be posted when its made available.

Severe Weather Possible Tuesday

An early spring storm system is expected to impact the region Tuesday into Wednesday.

Strong winds gusting up to 35 mph are possible Tuesday and Wednesday. Thunderstorms are possible Tuesday night.

Some of the storms may be strong, producing large hail, damaging winds and perhaps an isolated tornado.

Obituary - Connie S. Smith

Connie S. Smith, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at her home in St. Joseph, Missouri. 

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 28, 2022 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM prior to the service. 

Burial will be at 2:00 PM in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri. Memorials can be made to the Missouri Veterans Cemetery and can be left in care of the funeral home.

Connie S. (Magill) Smith was born on September 5, 1945 in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Daniel and Genevieve Magill. Connie worked as a waitress for most of her life.

Connie is preceded in death by her husband, James Stewart Smith, her parents and her brother and sister.

Survivors include her four sons; James Smith, Jr. of Lola, Wisconsin, Michael Smith of Clinton, Missouri, Robert Smith of St. Joseph, Missouri, Matthew and Angela Smith of St. Joseph, Missouri. Her sisters JoAnn Tavis of Gardner, Kansas, Pam Corum of Clinton, Missouri and Miki (Magill) Tye of Clinton, Missouri, along with 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

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