Sunday Breezy Sunday

Breezy Conditions will continue through this afternoon with NW winds gusting to 30-40 mph...highs will be about 10 degrees below normal only reaching the mid 50s to lower 60s.

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Obituary - Glenda A. Everly

Glenda A. Everly, 80, Peculiar, Missouri passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. 

Funeral services will be 2:00pm Monday, May 8, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. 

Burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. The family will receive friends 1:00-2:00pm Monday, May 8 at the funeral home. 

A complete obituary will be added when it becomes available.

Nevada man arrested in Jasper County

On Sunday morning April 30th around 1:03 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Jasper County arrested 32 year old Luis E. Salas-Martinez of Nevada, Missouri.

Mr. Salas-Martinez was arrested for 1.) Felony driving while intoxicated 2.) Driving while revoked 3.) Speeding 4.) No insurance 5.) Failure to register vehicle 6.) Display plates of another vehicle 7.) No valid drivers license.

He was booked into the Jasper County Jail in Carthage, Missouri and he is currently being held on a 24 hour hold.

View arrest report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP71/ArrestDetailsAction?TW01REPORTNUMBER=I466122D

MDC says slow down and give turtles a brake!

Watch out for turtles crossing roads this spring as they look for food and a mate.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages drivers to be cautious on the roads this spring and give turtles a brake! These reptiles are often hit by cars during the warmer months, but are at special risk this time of year because they are more active.

Common turtles spotted crossing Missouri roads include three-toed box turtles, ornate box turtles, and snapping turtles.

Turtles emerge from their burrows and begin the hunt for food and mates during warm and wet conditions, which can lead them to cross roadways, oftentimes resulting in their death. Thousands of box turtles are killed every year by vehicles.

Young males make up most of the travelers, sometimes wandering as many as six miles searching for territories and mates. Females are also crossing the roads in search of nesting areas.

Turtles are ectothermic, or cold-blooded, and depend on external sources of heat to determine their body temperatures. This is why people see them on warm asphalt during cool, spring days.

Vehicles are one of the leading threats box turtles face in Missouri, and MDC urges motorists to be cautious and slow down if they see a turtle in the road. If helping a turtle make it safely across, check for traffic and always move the turtle in the direction it is traveling.

Additionally, MDC urges the public to leave turtles in the wild. Taking a wild animal, whether a turtle or other wildlife species, and keeping it as a pet normally ends in a slow death. Leave turtles in the wild, follow the speed limit, and keep your eyes on the road.

For more information on Missouri’s turtles, visit the MDC online Field Guide at https://nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/search/turtle.

Obituary - Michael Todd Morales

Michael Todd Morales, 56, passed away April 28, 2023, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Graveside Service, Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 11:00 AM, Peaceful Home Cemetery, ZZ Highway, Deepwater, MO. 64740.

A full obituary will be posted when its made available through Consalus Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri. 

Obituary - Robert Eugene Motsinger Jr.

Robert Eugene Motsinger, Jr., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 24, 2023 at the age of 61. Born on April 18, 1962 to Robert and Nancy Motsinger, in Chillicothe, Missouri, he was the only son of five children. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Motsinger, grandparents Ruby Motsinger, George Motsinger, and Carl and Theresa Ragusa. 

Also preceding him in death was uncle Pat Ragusa. He leaves to mourn his absence are children Madelyn (Tallahassee, Florida), Olivia (Lawrence, Kansas) and Alexander (Columbia, Missouri), mother Nancy, sisters Annette, Elaina, Carla (Dick) and Teresa (Mike), uncle and aunts Joe and Nancy Ragusa and Ronna Ragusa. He adored his nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousins. Kids just gravitated toward him because he was so ornery and fun.

Rob graduated from Belton High School in 1980 where he was a member of the band, football team, and golf team. He graduated in 1984 from CMSU with a BS in Marketing and where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.

Rob loved cars, water sports and donuts. He had special times with each of his children – boating, kayaking, fishing and attending various band activities that they were involved with. He was immensely proud of their accomplishments and was their biggest cheerleader! He very seldom missed family events and attended band performances, golf tournaments, and football games of his nieces and nephews and cousins. He was the ultimate family guy, jokes included. He was a witty, loved to dance and all-around great guy. He will be missed forever.

Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at St. Sabina Catholic Church, 700 Trevis Ave. Belton, Missouri 64012. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 1, 2023 at St. Sabina Catholic Church followed by a burial at Belton Cemetery.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Douty gets win at Nevada Speedway!

We would like to congratulate the #77 of Jeff Douty (Butler, Mo) on his win last night in the Midwest Mod class at Nevada Speedway! Way to go Jeff!  

Jeff is pictured in victory lane with his wife Jennifer and youngest daughter Olivia - Photo submitted for use 

 

Windy next few days

The main story over the next several days will be gusty winds of 30-40 mph. Otherwise, mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures.