To clear up rumors!

In reference to the rumors going around in St. Clair County, there have been NO threats made to any school in St. Clair County.

- St. Clair County Sheriff Lee Hilty

Always trust local...

This 'news company' posts 'local news' on Facebook at random and it's always either inaccurate or out of date. For example, a murder in Adrian, Michigan hit local Facebook pages throwing people into a tiz last Summer.

Likewise, this 'news company' will also troll local news agencies and repost very old articles which also causes confusion.

I've held off on saying anything until this point, but  feel very compelled to exemplify that unless you see local news from Mid America Live, the News-Shopper, Times & Tribune, Linn County News, the Nevada Daily Mail, the Appleton City Journal, KNEM/KNMO,  KMOE 92.1 radio or any other local news source, ignore it. 

Sincerely,

Doug Mager, Editor Mid America News-Shopper

12 year old boy involved in police pursuit in Bates County

On 4/19/23 at approximately 8pm Bates County Sheriff’s Office was advised by the RP that his son had stolen his truck and was headed to Butler. In the area of CC Hwy and F Hwy the deputies intercepted the vehicle. 

The deputies initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle but the driver continued east bound on F Hwy. Approximately 1 mile west of Passaic the deputy deployed the Grappler System and brought the vehicle to a stop.

 
A 12 year old male was taken into custody where he was later turned over to the Juvenile Office. The juvenile was then transported to a juvenile detention center.

 
The parents, Children’s Division, Juvenile Office and the Sheriffs Office are working together to change the behavior of this juvenile.

 
“This is a great example of why we invested in the Grapple System. An inexperienced juvenile driver refusing to stop could have ended completely different. The decision to deploy the Grapple System prior to this pursuit reaching a more populated area or before speeds reached a catastrophic speed for a juvenile to handle was the right call.” Says Sheriff Anderson. “We are committed to serving our community and doing our best to reduce the risk to our citizens.

Having these kinds of resources help in our commitment and helps produce more positive outcomes for all involved. We will now turn our attention and become a resource to the parents of this juvenile. We are also committed to investing in our youth because they are the future of our community”

From the Desk of Sheriff Anderson

From the Desk of Sheriff Anderson

I was made aware of this post that appeared this morning. The Sheriff’s Office is not working a shooting investigation this morning or anytime connected to this poster’s page. 

Had we been working a shooting we would have utilized our social media to inform the community and we would have worked with the multiple reputable news sources here locally.

It amazes me that people put in so much time and effort to create drama, stir emotions and just flat out lie. Please before you click on something or share something make sure the source is credible.
Thanks for your time and have a Blessed day.

Chad Anderson

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Kansas man to serve 226 months for sex crimes

On April 14th the Linn County Kansas District Court sentenced 34 year old Lonnie Shane Martin of Ft. Scott Kansas to 226 months in a Kansas Department of Corrections facility for the following crimes:

1.) Rape
2.) Aggravated Indecent Liberties with a Child

Linn County Judge Andrea Purvis ordered Martin to serve the sentences consecutively and to register for the rest of his life as a sex offender.

Mr. Martin pleaded no contest to the charges on February 22nd according to court documents. The crimes took place between July 2014 and December 2017.

The case was investigated by the Linn County Sheriff's Department and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

Mike Zaring elected as new mayor of Harrisonville

On April 4, 2023, the residents of Harrisonville went to the polls to decide the future of our City.

Through your civic duty, Mike Zaring was elected as the Mayor of Harrisonville! Zaring enters the role with a strong knowledge of Harrisonville, after serving as a Ward 1 Aldermen for the previous three years and living here for 17 years. Zaring was sworn in as Mayor during the April 17, Board meeting.

The City of Harrisonville would like to thank Judy Bowman, the first female Mayor in Harrisonville’s history, for her strong leadership during her time as Mayor and look forward to continued growth and success with Zaring at the helm. Mayor Zaring presented former-Mayor Bowman with a plaque and a statement of appreciation for her service to the Harrisonville community.

Voters also decided the four open seats on the City’s Board, re-electing incumbents David Doerhoff as a Ward 1 Aldermen, Marcia Milner as a Ward 2 Aldermen, William ’Bill’ Mills as a Ward 3 Aldermen and Gary Davidson as a Ward 4 Aldermen. Each was sworn into their seat during the April 17, meeting. Mills was not included in pictures of the swearing in, as he was unable to attend the meeting. He will be sworn in during the next available meeting.

Each of the re-elected aldermen continue several years of dedicated service to the Harrisonville community, with Aldermen Davidson and Doerhoff now entering their fifth years, Alderwoman Milner entering her 11th year and Alderman Mills serving in his third year as an aldermen, after serving as Mayor from 1993-1995.

During the April 17, meeting, the Board also approved the appointment of Kile Chaney as an Aldermen for Ward 1; filling the role vacated by now-Mayor Zaring. Chaney has lived in Harrisonville for 19 years, operating a masonry business and currently serving as the President of the local Elks Lodge.

Orange Barrel Alert in Cass County

ORANGE BARREL ALERT!

April 19, 2022 - For immediate release:
Traffic Alert: Single lane closures scheduled for portion of I-49 this week

CASS COUNTY – Crews are in the process of pavement repairs along northbound and southbound Interstate 49 between 163rd Street (Belton) to just north of Harrisonville. Due to inclement weather, work has been extended and include an overnight beginning at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, until approximately 6 a.m. the following morning.

During this time, there will various single lane closures in both direction of I-49. Motorists are advised to use caution in the area, plan ahead, and consider alternate routes. All work is weather permitting.

Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can be moving operations, such as striping, patching or mowing. They can also be short term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway. 

For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on Twitter, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. 

MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for work zone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).

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Obituary - Deanna Hindes Hibbs

Deanna Hindes Hibbs, 62, of Clinton Missouri, passed away peacefully on 4/12/2023 at Adair Village. 

She was born on February 17 1961 in Clinton Missouri to Dorothy M. Veal Hindes and Joseph V. Hindes. She grew up in Clinton and attended Clinton High School before retiring from Rival.

Deanna was a loving person who always had a smile on her face and could always give you a story to laugh at. She enjoyed watching the Chiefs, doing crafts and playing with her dog Oliver. She was known for her time as a line boss at Rival where she made many lifelong friends.

She was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and friend and will be deeply missed.

Deanna is survived by her husband, John Hibbs, her son, Kaleb Hibbs and wife Jamie, and her granddaughters, Laila Hibbs and Hensley Hibbs, as well as her siblings Ruth Wallace, John Hindes, and Gloria Smart, and countless friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy Hindes and Joseph Hindes, as well as her siblings Russel Hindes and David Hindes.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 22nd at 4:00pm at The Eagles in Clinton.

Rest in peace, Deanna Hibbs. You will be forever in our hearts and memories.

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