Low temperatures tonight

There have been *A LOT* of complaints about the wind lately. The good news is winds will become light at sunset tonight and remain light on Tuesday. 

The bad news is this will allow temperatures to fall into the 30s tonight. Freeze warnings are in effect along and north of highway 36. Frost advisories are in effect farther south.

One arrested after stabbing in Belton

This morning at approximately 0803 hours the Belton Police Department received a call regarding a stabbing victim located at a convenience store near 163rd and Cornerstone Dr. When emergency personnel arrived, they located the victim inside a vehicle. 

The victim is a 46 year old Independence, Missouri resident. This crime is particularly disturbing because the victim sustained life-threatening injuries to include multiple stab wounds to her face. She was transported to a local hospital for emergency care. 

The Belton Police Department has identified 42 year old James W. Cook  as the suspect and he was taken into custody without incident.

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From the Lamar Police Department

The Lamar Police Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Steve Shaw to the rank of Lieutenant. He will have the responsibilities of the Assistant Chief of Police. Steve is a lifelong resident of Lamar and a 1996 graduate of Lamar High School. 

Steve has worked for the City of Lamar for over 20 years as a patrol officer, a corporal, a sergeant and as a detective. Congratulations Steve, we are confident you will continue to serve the citizens of Lamar well.

Paola woman charged after Cass County Police chase

On 04-23-22, the Cass County Courts charged 27 year old Makayla Kettler, from Paola Kansas, with first degree tampering with a motor vehicle (D Felony) and resisting arrest by fleeing (E Felony). Her bond was set at $7,500 (10% cash only).

View original story below:

https://www.midamericalive.com/2022/04/pursuit-from-kansas-ends-in.html

Obituary - Janet Lee Setzer

Janet Lee Setzer, age 65, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

Service times will be provided as more information becomes available.

Janet was born in Augsburg, Germany on March 16, 1957 to Stanley Wood and Mary Anna (Oskin) Wood. After graduating high school, Janet entered the work force while continuing her education. 

For many years she worked in accounting for a pharmaceutical company. In life, Janet loved listening to music (especially Journey and Lynyrd Skynyrd), gardening, her dogs and cats, water skiing, and watching sappy Lifetime movies.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Mary Anna Wood; father of her children, Dale Setzer; sister, Linda Baker; and brother Buck Wood.

She is survived by her four children, Nicklaus Setzer (Sarah), Zachary Setzer (Alexandra), Ashely Setzer, and Skylar Setzer; brother, Robert Wood; sister, Patricia Wood; and four grandchildren, Ryann, Rylee, Rowdy, and Kaysen.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Obituary - Nancy A. Allen

Nancy A. Allen, age 62, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Clinton Healthcare and Rehab Center in Clinton, Missouri. Nancy's wishes were to be cremated. A private family service will be held at a later date.

On April 19, 2022 Nancy Allen was taken home to be with loved ones that passed before her. She was born on January 10, 1960 in Clinton, Missouri to Alva Allen, Jr. and Mary Crosswhite and lived most of her life in Henry County. She owned her own successful small business which she took over after her father passed and was an advocate for animals of all kinds.

She was preceded in death by her father, Alva, Jr.

Nancy leaves behind her mother, Mary Crosswhite, a sister, Sandra DeLapp of Lee’s Summit, MO and a brother, Alva Allen, III of Clinton, Missouri. Nancy had 2 niece and 3 nephews and numerous grand nieces and nephews all of whom loved and treasured her generous nature and great wit tremendously. Nancy had a very large extended family as well and enjoyed the many hours spent with uncles, aunts and cousins at family gatherings. Although a very private person, she also leaves behind many lifelong close friends and neighbors in Missouri and across the country.

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

Obituary - Terry William Keyte

Terry William Keyte, 66, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Friday morning, April 22, 2022 at his home. He was born January 30, 1956 in Windsor, Mo., the son of Robert William Keyte and Vivian Nell (Mather) Keyte.

He married Debbie Lea Stewart and they spent 46 years together. She survives of the home. Terry was a truck driver for Hilty Quarries and Ed Schmidli Trucking for several years, retiring in 2005. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, going to the boats, playing the slots, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. In addition to his wife, surviving are two sons, Mike Stewart of the home and Tony Keyte (Kerri), Des Moines, Iowa; one daughter, Tracy Keyte of the home; three grandchildren, Vivian Grace Keyte, Benjamin Robert Keyte and Matthew Hunter Keyte; one brother, Barry Keyte (Ethel), Tightwad, Mo.; two sisters, Rita Stevson (Rich), Roseland, Mo., and Becky Kaiser (David), Warsaw, Mo.; several nieces and nephews; and his fur babies, Sadie Marie and Molly Mae. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Robert Keyte, Carey Keyte and Gary Keyte. Arrangements are pending under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton.