One injured in Vernon County UTV accident

On November 1st around 8:15 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a UTV accident on Rebel Road around 5 miles southwest of El Dorado Springs, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2019 Polaris Ranger 900 driven by 21 year old Reuben E. Miller of Harwood, Missouri struck a tree and ejected a passenger who was identified as 39 year old Phillip R. Miller of El Dorado Springs, Missouri.

Philip R. Miller sustained moderate injures and was transported to Citizen's Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Missouri for treatment.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220577855

Semi truck rollover in Cass County

 TRAFFIC ALERT - ROAD CLOSED

Happening now near Cleveland MO, - Groh Road south of Y Highway to East 253rd Street is closed while crews remove an overturned semi. No injuries reported.

Kansas man escapes serious injury in Bates County semi truck rollover accident

On November 1st around 8:15 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a semi truck rollover accident at a address of 10034 SW State Route A Highway in rural Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the northbound 2015 Great Dane Tractor Trailer driven by 28 year old Jefferey J. Moses of Eudora, Kansas ran off the roadway and overturned.

Mr. Moses sustained minor injuries in this accident, however he refused medical treatment.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220578087

Special Thank You!

 The Clinton Fire Department would like to wish a special “THANK YOU” to the Montrose T.O.P (Team Outreach Program) for bringing us homemade cookies and hot chocolate!

The Montrose T.O.P. program is one of several T.O.P. programs in the area. The program is sponsored and ran by the Henry County Health Center.

Pictures with the Montrose students and teachers are T.O.P. Coordinators Presley Schenck (standing far left) and Tyler Pulcini (kneeling middle).

A little something new...

As some of you may have already noticed, we've added a TV to the window of our office located at 5 W. Dakota Street on the southside of the square.

The TV will be used to provide a up to minute place to get news and information for the community. 

Be sure when on the square to check out yet another way we try to keep you updated on news. Thank you for the continued support! 

Way to go Lady Eagles

Miami R-1 School District would like to congratulate these young ladies on their 2022 volleyball accomplishments.

From left to right

Brennah Filtingberger- 1st Team All-Conference and 2nd Team All-District

Hannah Filtingberger- 2nd Team All-Conference and All-District Honorable Mention

Abby Talley- 2nd Team All-Conference and All-District Honorable Mention

Emily Roth- All-Conference Honorable Mention

Bates County Toys For Tykes

 Sign ups, beginning soon! Parents be sure you have all the required documents when filling out the application. See you soon!

Arrest made after hit and run in Pittsburg Kansas

On October 28, 2022, officers with the Pittsburg Police Department, the Pittsburg Fire Department, and Crawford County EMS, were dispatched to the 1400 block of East 14th Street, in Pittsburg, in response to a report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. According to information gathered during the initial investigation, a pewter colored SUV was traveling westbound on 14th Street when it struck 43-year-old Melanie L Ishimura, of Pittsburg, and then fled the area without stopping to render aid.

Ms. Ishimura was initially transported to Ascension Via Christi Hospital by Crawford County EMS for injuries sustained when struck. Ms. Ishimura was later transferred to a Missouri hospital and is still listed in serious condition, but is expected to recover.

The Pittsburg Police Department reached out to the public for assistance with identifying the suspect vehicle, which was captured on a security camera in the area. Various tips and leads were generated from this public request.

On Monday afternoon, October 31, 2022, 46-year-old Brian Scott Walrod, of Cherokee, came to the police department with his attorney and turned himself in to the police. Walrod was placed under arrest for failure to stop at an accident resulting in great bodily injury. He was transported to the Crawford County Jail and police are requesting he be held without bond until such time he appears before the Court.

The Pittsburg Police Department continues to actively investigate this incident. Anyone having information related to this incident, or other incidents, is urged to contact the Pittsburg Police Department at 620-231-1700, or at our tip line, 620-231 TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous.

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.