Montrose man arrested on warrant in St. Clair County

On Saturday April 1st around 7:29 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in St. Clair County arrested 26 year old Lucas J. Hetherington of Montrose, Missouri.

Mr. Hetherington was arrested for 1.) Misdemeanor Henry County Sheriff's Office Warrant for failure to appear in court - Original charge is assault.

Lucas J. Hetherington was booked into the St. Clair County Jail in Osceola and he is currently listed as bondable.

View arrest report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP71/ArrestDetailsAction?TW01REPORTNUMBER=I464395D

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.

Severe Thunderstorms Tuesday...

Heads up folks... Another round of severe storms coming in for Tuesday. Still a lot of uncertainty regarding location and intensity of the storms. Best chance for high-impact, intense storms will be central and northeastern Missouri.

Have multiple ways of receiving warnings.

Weather warnings come many ways by design. Each method has benefits and drawbacks. It's imperative you have multiple ways of being notified of severe weather at your location. Check these out and see how many you can implement for you and those you're responsible for.

Crash Investigation in Louisburg Kansas

On April 2, 2023 at 11:23 PM the Miami County Sheriff's Office Communications Division received a 911 phone call about an injury crash in the area of North 14th Street and Elm Street in Louisburg, KS.

As emergency personnel were responding to the scene, it was learned that a vehicle had struck a residence. When Louisburg Police Department arrived on scene, they located a victim outside the vehicle. That victim was transported to a local area hospital with major injuries, but is expected to survive.

The preliminary investigation suggests that the vehicle, a 2017 Toyota RAV4 was traveling south on Elm Street at a high rate of speed. Shortly before N. 14th Street, the vehicle failed to maneuver a slight curve in the roadway and entered a side yard. The vehicle then went across N. 14th Street, struck an Evergy ground transformer, went airborne, struck the residence and ejected the driver. Impairment is believed to be a contributing factor along with the speed.

Significant damage was caused to the residence and the vehicle and power was lost for an extended period of time while the scene was active. The residence was occupied at the time of the crash, but the occupants were not injured.

If you have any information about this crash or video surveillance, you can contact the Miami County Sheriff's Office at 913-294-3232.

The crash is being investigated by the Louisburg Police Department, Miami County Sheriff's Office and the Johnson County Sheriff's Office

Clinton woman killed in Henry County crash

On Sunday April 2nd around 12:30 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County along with Henry County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a two vehicle accident involving a tractor on Missouri 7 Highway north of NW CR 1401 in rural Urich.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the eastbound 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by 78 year old James L. Bowe of Creighton, Missouri crested a hill and struck the eastbound International Harvester Tractor driven by 33 year old Colleen F. Wisner of Clinton, Missouri, the tractor overturned ejecting the driver.

Colleen F. Wisner was transported by ambulance to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton were she was pronounced dead at 1:29 p.m. Sunday. 

Mr. Bowe sustained moderate injuries and he was transported by ambulance to Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville for treatment. This is Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 16th fatality of the year 2023.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230168194

MDC offers crappie jig tying classes April 12-13 at Clinton

Learn how to tie custom jig colors and sizes for panfish fishing

Clinton, Mo. – Crappie are a fish species that like to linger near habitat like standing dead trees and sunken brush piles in lakes. Anglers drop lures like jigs near the brush to catch them. But there is a risk, as many lure are snagged and lost in the brush. To replace them, learn how to tie your own crappie jigs at free classes offered by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) on Wednesday, April 12, and Thursday, April 13, at MDC’s Clinton Office. On both days, classes will be offered from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and from 12:30 to 2 p.m.

Tying crappie jigs is a fun and affordable way to add lures to your tackle selection. It’s also a way to customize jigs to the angler’s favorite colors and sizes, perhaps creating a pattern the fish find favorable and irresistible, too. MDC staff will demonstrate jig tying techniques and will provide all the equipment and materials that participants need to tie a few jigs. Participants can also bring their own fly and jig tying vice and tools.

This class is open to participants ages 8 and older. COVID-19 safety precautions will be observed. Registration is required.

To register visit:April 12, 9:30 a.m. session, https://short.mdc.mo.gov/4My.
April 12, 12:30 p.m. session, https://short.mdc.mo.gov/4MF.
April 13, 9:30 a.m. session, https://short.mdc.mo.gov/4Mt.
April 13, 12:30 p.m. session, https://short.mdc.mo.gov/4Mv.

For questions about the classes, contact Kara Entrop, MDC community education assistant, at Kara.Entrop@mdc.mo.gov.

Obituary - Mark C. Smith

Mark C. Smith age 51 passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at his home in Clinton, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri with visitation from 10:00-11:00 AM prior to the service. Burial to follow in Englewood Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to the Mark Smith Memorial Fund and can be left in care of the funeral home.

Mark Christopher Smith was born in July of 1971 in Independence, Missouri. He attended Lakeland public Schools and earned an Associates degree in Machine Tool from State Fair Community College. He was married to his wife Loretta for 28 years. Mark was a machinist and he taught adult machine tool classes at one time. He also volunteered with the Tightwad Fire Department and he became a member of the Parks Chapel Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Loretta Smith of Clinton, Missouri, two children, Nickolas Smith (Alyssa Tucker), Breanna Smith (Jordan Snethen), three sisters, Belle Spencer, Shelly Siercks (Steve), Robin Coonrod, and one brother, Brian Oles (Angela). And his faithful buddy, Apollo.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Elizabeth Smith, one brother Popeye (Steve) Oles, one niece Rachel Parrish, and one nephew Justin Baumgarden.

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

From the Adrian Police Chief Chris Dillon

Who ever thinks something like this is funny to do to our Adrian city park is truly a person who needs direction in life. 

If anyone has any information on this please give me a message. This is not okay!!!

- Adrian Police Chief Dillon

A couple rounds of strong storms upcoming

A couple rounds of strong storms upcoming.

Monday: Isolated strong thunderstorms, with large hail and gusty winds being the primary concern.

Tuesday: Better chance for severe storms, with strong winds, large hail, and tornadoes possible.

Stay up with the latest forecasts