Dangerous Heat and Storms Today

 Dangerous heat and a severe potential will be the main concerns for today. Heat indices could reach 110 degrees in E central KS and W central MO.

There is a severe potential from W central MO to the E with a chance for damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes.

Update: Three injured in semi truck and train collision in Cass County

On Tuesday August 1st around 4:10 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies and several first responders responded to a semi truck that was hit and struck by a train around the area of E.187th just east of Holmes Road.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the eastbound 2020 Freightliner became high centered and stalled on the railroad tracks. The semi truck was struck by a southbound train and came to rest on the east side of the railroad tracks.

Three people including two juveniles from Minnesota in the semi truck sustained injuries and all three were transported by ambulance to Overland Park Regional Medical Center for treatment.

View accident report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230414266

Obituary - Joseph Aaron Shearrer

Joseph Aaron Shearrer was born to Frank and Virginia Bennett Shearrer on November 25, 1926. Joe joined the Marine Corp and served his country during World War II. 

After the war, he played semi-pro football and boxed professionally before joining the Detroit Police Department. Joe retired as a Detective Seargeant of homicide and then moved on to become the Sheriff of Cedar County for 10 years and the Deputy Coroner.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Frances Yvonne Shearrer; sons, Thomas Shearrer and Ken Vicchio and wife Colo; daughter Carla DeMarco and husband George; step children, Dean Hamilton and wife Dawn, Diana Smith, Becky Jackson and husband Rick, Kenny Hamilton, Alvin Hamilton, and Patty Salazar and husband Drex; 23 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and sister, Joyce Thompson Garrow.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley B. Shearrer; daughter, JoAnn Spurgeon; mother, Virginia Shearrer; father and step mother, Frank D. and Alvina M. Shearrer; brothers, Gerald “Jack” Shearrer and wife Alberta and Hugh Shearrer and wife Wanda; daughter in law, Gail Shearrer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the Church of God – Holiness in El Dorado Springs, MO. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:00 PM Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the Sheldon Funeral Home in El Dorado Springs, MO. There will be an Eagle’s memorial service held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday. Interment will take place at Wright Cemetery in rural El Dorado Springs.

Visitation
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Sheldon Funeral Home
El Dorado Springs, MO

Service
Thursday, August 3, 2023
10:00 AM
Church of God Holiness
El Dorado Springs, MO

Interment
Wright Cemetery
El Dorado Springs, MO

Obituary - Bert Wayne “Buzz” Jarrell, II

Bert Wayne “Buzz” Jarrell, II, 66, Nevada, MO passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023 in Nevada. Buzz was born June 19, 1957 in Newton, TX to Bert W. and Barbara Ann (Burch) Jarrell. He married Theresa Ann Watters on February 12, 1994 in Sheldon, MO and she survives of the home.

Buzz was raised in Texas and mostly Merryville, LA. He served in the United States Army from 1976 to 1979. Following his time in the service he worked in logging for many years in Louisiana. Buzz came to Nevada in the 1990’s where he worked for Prince Equipment for several years before retiring due to a disability.

In addition to his wife Theresa, he is survived by two sons, Robert Coble, Wausau, WI, and Russell Coble of Kansas; three granddaughters, Kelsey, Brooklyn, and Arianna; three brothers, Ben Jarrell (Wanda), Louisiana, Mike Jarrell (Charlotte), Merryville, LA, and Patrick Jarrell (Debbie), Merryville, LA; a sister, Lydia Bean, Newton, TX; two mothers-in-law, Barbara Johnson, Sheldon, and Pat Watters, MI; stepfathers, Orval Watters, and Jim Johnson; two sisters-in-law, Judy of Michigan, and Leeann of Ohio; a brother-in-law, Dan of Missouri; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Kiersten; and one sister-in-law, Amy.

Funeral services with Military Honors will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Memorials are suggested to the family c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Happening Now: Accident involving semi truck and train in Cass County

Happening now in Cass County...

The Cass County Sheriff's Office is assisting the Missouri State Highway Patrol with an accident investigation involving an train and semi truck in the area of E. 187th east of Holmes Road near Belton.

There are no reported hazards to the surrounding area, however people are urged to avoid the area. The train did not derail and remained on the tracks.

Hiser wins AAU Junior Olympics Pole Vault National Championship

We would like to congratulate Butler Freshman Tandee Hiser for winning the AAU Junior Olympics 14-year-olds pole vault national championship with a vault of 10’10”! This is her second consecutive national championship in the event!

Tandee is the daughter of Jason and Ashlee Hiser. Way to go the whole community is so proud of you! 

Obituary - William "Bill" Dale Miller

William “Bill” Dale Miller, 89, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Bill was born December 25, 1933 in Harrisonville, MO, a son of William Smith and Lena May (Pennington) Miller. He was a lifelong resident of Harrisonville. He was a 1952 graduate of Harrisonville High School and was a U. S. Navy veteran. Bill was a mail clerk for the United States Post Office for 34 years before retiring. He had also worked for Marquette Men’s Wear, the Brick Plant, and Nyman’s Grocery Store. After retiring from the post office, Bill worked in the cafeteria at the Harrisonville Middle School. He was a member of the American Postal Workers Union and the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association. He was also a member of the First Christian Church in Harrisonville.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Jack and Jimmy Dan; two sisters: Bettie Miller and Jean Anderson. He is survived by one sister, Janie Miller, Harrisonville, MO, and many nieces and nephews.

Commission to pay invoices submitted by sheriff's office

 

This morning Bates County Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley acknowledged that all outstanding invoices submitted by the Sheriff's Office will be paid in full. The decision followed a 2-1 vote by the commission with Trent Nelson and Kenny Mooney approving payments, with a no vote from Wheatley.

In a statement to Mid America Live Jim Wheatley said he "doesn't believe taxpayer money should be supporting expenses related to the posse" but went on to say all three commissioners fully support payment for any expenses incurred by the mounted patrol, jail and other costs related to the sheriff's office.