Butler man injured after Bates County crash

On September 30th around 9:59 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies and Bates County EMS responded to a one vehicle accident on Missouri 52 West Highway just west of CR NW 591 in rural Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the westbound 1996 Jeep Cherokee driven by 65 year old David W. Weiss of Butler, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree.

Mr. Weiss sustained moderate injuries and he was transported to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.

The Jeep was totaled and towed from the scene of this accident by Don's Tow of Butler.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220524541

Happy Retirement Cheryl

“Thank you, Cheryl Farrell, for 30 years of service at Medicalodges! You are truly one in a million! Best wishes on your retirement! #lovethelodge “

From the Nevada Fire Department

A friendly reminder that the City of Nevada is still under a burn ban. It’s very dry out and burning in the county is highly discouraged with multiple departments responding to grass fires the last several days.

Perfect day for a Pumpkin Festival

Highlights from the Drexel Pumpkin Festival happening now on Main Street 

Montrose Fire Department's Annual Taco Supper set for October 8th

Montrose Fire Department's annual Taco Supper is Saturday Oct 8th, from 5 to 9 at St Mary's school basement. Free will donation. Please plan to attend and support our growing volunteer fire department.

Two Kansas teens injured in St. Clair County rollover accident

On September 30th around 6:00 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in St. Clair County along with St. Clair County Sheriff's responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Missouri Highway 82 about four miles east of El Dorado Springs.

The Missouri State Highway says the accident occurred 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser operated by 19 year old LaChrista Yeager of Humboldt, Kansas was traveling east when she went off the right side of the road causing the vehicle to overturn into a fence.

LaChrista Yeager along with a passenger in her vehicle a 14 year old juvenile female also from Humboldt, Kansas both sustained moderate injuries and both were transported to Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220523400

From the city of Pleasanton Kansas

Late last night, crews worked for several hours to repair a 6" water main that broke. The levels in the water tower dropped significantly because it was such a large line.

You may experience some discolored water as a result of the repair. For best results, run your outside faucet for several minutes then turn on the water inside. Continue to run water inside until it clears up. 

We will be contacting KDHE shortly to apprise them of the break and the rapid loss of water in the tower. This MAY result in a boil advisory. If it does, we will attach the official communication from KDHE that will include instructions on how you should handle water usage.

UPDATE: After speaking with KDHE, city water personnel were advised that there is no need for a boil advisory at this time. We maintained water pressure during the repair and had very few customers that experienced no water during the repair. 

We will continue to follow KDHE's recommendations to ensure your drinking water is safe. If you are experiencing air in your lines, please run your outside faucet or your bathtub faucet to help alleviate that.

Obituary - Claude Howard Wolfe

Claude Howard Wolfe, age 90, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.

A visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 10th, 2022 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1111 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. A memorial service will follow immediately at 6:00 p.m. The following day, October 11th, an inurnment will take place at Leavenworth National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m.

Howard was born in Kansas City, Kansas on October 8, 1931 to Claude Wolfe and Grace (Criss) Wolfe. After graduating high school, Howard began his career with the United States Military in the Air Force. He was inducted in Kansas City, Missouri in December of 1951. Howard was a Technical Sergeant, working as an aircraft electrician with 20 years of service to our country, including the Vietnam War - Operation Ranch Hand. Howard received an honorable discharge and was awarded the Air Force Accomadation Medal. He then worked for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad as a locomotive electrician and retired from the railroad industry after 20 years. He was a faithful member of the Masons as well as a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church.

When not working on planes, trains and automobiles, Howard enjoyed golf. Howard was such an easy person to love; you never had to ask for help, he was always there to offer it.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Grace Wolfe; mother of his three children/first wife, Gloria J. (Pollock) Wolfe; three brothers, John, Larry, and Warren Wolfe; and granddaughter, Michelle Wolfe.

Howard is survived by his loving wife, Mary K. (Coleman) Cuscaden-Wolfe; three children, Robert Wolfe, Steven Wolfe (Avis), and Debbie Bennett; step-daughter, Carrie Theiling (Ray); eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to The University of Kansas Hospital Center for Advanced Heart Care online at www.kansashealthsystem.com

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278