Appleton City man injured in Cole County crash

On April 5th around 4:48 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cole County along with Cole County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident on Route C just east of Route U in rural Cole County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2021 Toyota Corolla driven by 38 year old Jason P. Melling of Appleton City traveled off the right side of the roadway, stuck a sign and overturned.

Mr. Melling sustained minor injuries and he was transported EMS to University Hospital for treatment.

View Crash Report Below:

 https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220169228

Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Office Wanted Wednesday

From the city of Harrisonville

ATTENTION: City of Harrisonville Electric Crews will be cutting power to Silver Maple Lane and Younger Drive for approximately 1 hour, as they work to repair an underground line that was recently damaged.

We appreciate your patience during this time.

Carquest in Butler under new ownership

Kasper Auto Parts also known as Napa are the proud new owners of Napa in Butler, MO, formerly Carquest.

We are excited to serve the Butler community and surrounding areas! 

Come in the shop located at 6 N. Orange Street and say hello.

Ellett Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month for April

Congratulations to Maria Smith being chosen April 2022 Ellett Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month! 

She is a very honest and trustworthy Environmental Services employee. Maria has always had Ellett's best interest at heart, it shows by going above and beyond her job description.

She works whenever needed without complaints and is willing to step up to do what she can to help anyone. Maria is a very compassionate and caring individual with an outstanding work ethic.

She is very much a team player and is involved with all the festivities throughout the year. We have had the honor of knowing and working with Maria since 1998. Once again, Congratulations, Maria!! Well deserved!

Fire Weather Concerns Today

Today is going to be breezy with winds from the west around 25 to 35 mph.

Any fires that ignite could get out of control quickly, so avoid any outdoor burning and prevent against accidental ignition today.

Obituary - Joyce Ann Giaccetti

Joyce Ann Giaccetti, age 71, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Mt. Washington Cemetery in Independence, Missouri.

Joyce was born in Lee’s Summit, Missouri on June 1, 1950 to Lawrence Griffith and Margaret (Long) Griffith. After graduating high school she continued her education briefly. Joyce worked at Hallmark for many years in Kansas City. However the most important job for her was a mother. Joyce enjoyed doing anything with her hands such as quilting, sewing, and puzzles. She was also an avid reader and more than anything enjoyed spending as much time as she could with her grandchildren.

Joyce was preceded in death by her loving husband, Terry Giaccetti; parents, Lawrence and Margaret Griffith; son, Travis Giaccetti; and brother Allan Griffith.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Tracie Biggerstaff (Nick); three grandchildren, Olivia Biggerstaff, Gianni Giaccetti, and Gino Giaccetti; and daughter in law, Taylor Richter (Giaccetti).

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Arrest made in Belton

On Monday, April 4, 2022, at about 8:10 a.m. an alert citizen called the police department about a suspect with a mask attempting to steal vehicle(s). 

While officer(s) were in route, the suspect exited a neighbor’s vehicle with some property and was last seen around Stacey Dr. and Monroe Ave. Witness(es) had observed the suspect remove items from one vehicle and put into another vehicle. 

When officers located the suspect, he attempted to flee resisting arrest, but the officers were able to secure him. The officers on scene learned the truck used by the suspect was stolen out of Kansas City.

The officers confirmed prior to their arrival that the suspect attempted to steal a 2010 Ford Ranger by rolling it approximately 20 feet, but he could not get it started. The subject went back to the stolen vehicle where officers were able to take him into custody. This is a great example of valuable information that we get from our citizen(s). Citizen(s) know how to spot suspicious behavior in their neighborhoods since they know what is out of the ordinary.

 
This case led to the arrest of a thief preying on our community.

 
Kayondez R. Avalo (see booking photograph), 21 yrs old last resided at 500 E. 3rd St., Apt #324, KCMO and frequents the 600 block of Trevis, Belton, Mo. Avalo was arrested and charged with the following crimes: Tampering with a Motor Vehicle 1st Degree; Property Damage 1st Degree and Resisting/Interfering with Arrest, Detention or Stop. The bond for Avalo for these crimes is $10,000 Cash Only by Judge J. Rumley, Cass County.