Have lunch today at Koehn Bakery

Have lunch today at Koehn Bakery at the stoplight in Butler... 

Cooler weather calls for a wrap! Buffalo Chicken, Guacamole Grande, Chicken Bacon Ranch, Spinach Herb and Jalapeno Cheese Wrap. Yum! What's your favorite?

Follow them on Facebook below:

https://www.facebook.com/koehnbakery

Pedestrian struck and killed in Clinton

On Wednesday, September 6th, 2023, at approximately 2:18 p.m., members of the Clinton Missouri Police Department were called to investigate a traffic crash on Missouri 7 Highway, just east of Missouri 13 Highway in Clinton. 

Upon arrival, officers determined a vehicle travelling south bound on Missouri 7 Highway had struck a pedestrian, Heather Willcockson, 38, of Clinton Missouri. 

The driver of the vehicle suffered minor injuries. Willcockson was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The investigation is currently ongoing.


- Captain John Scott Deputy Chief of Administration

Regarding Facebook, please read

We are currently having issues with the Mid America Live Facebook page and it is not operational. 

In the meantime, please go the the Bates County Live Facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100055303459163

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Debra Stringberg love fund now set up at Citizens Bank

A Love Fund account has been set up at Citizens Bank for Debi Stringberg and her daughter who lost their home, car, and all their possessions in a fire off FF Hwy in Adrian on Sunday Sept. 3rd. 

Donations can be dropped off at any Citizens Bank location or mailed to Citizens Bank PO Box 505 Adrian, MO 64720, in care of Debra Stringberg Love Fund. 

All prayers are greatly appreciated as they begin to piece their lives back together Thank you all in advance!

Obituary - Cherokee Rose Springston

Cherokee Rose Springston, age 34, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at the Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas. She was born April 17, 1989, in Pittsburg, the daughter of Jimmie Kimler and Donna Rose Chaplin.

Before her cancer diagnosis, Cherokee worked at the Medicalodge in Ft. Scott and later as the manager of a McDonald’s in Oklahoma. She married Rick Springston on July 27, 2022, in Ft. Scott. 

Cherokee loved the outdoors and taking rides on the motorcycle. She also liked to draw and do crafts. She was baptized in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Survivors include her husband, Rick of the home and her children, Alize Kimler, Zaida, Hilario, Xander and Jovany Gomez. Also surviving are her mother, Donna Chaplin, a brother, Jody Chaplin and a sister, Dawnelle Orenstein. Cherokee was preceded in death by her father, Jimmie Kimler.

Week 3 Missouri State High School Football Preview

Week 3 of the Missouri State High School Football season will happen this evening. If your looking to watch some high school football action you can check out the games below:

Photo courtesy of the Adrian News Leader 

September 8th:

Adrian (2-0 at Lone Jack (0-2) 

Appleton City (1-1) at Drexel (2-0)

Ash Grove (2-0) at Stockton (1-1) 

Belton (2-0) at Fort Osage (0-2) 

El Dorado (0-2) at Buffalo (0-2)

Holden (2-0) at Clinton (0-2) 

Lamar (2-0) at Monett (0-2) 

Liberal (1-1) at Osceola (2-0)

Lockwood (0-2) at Jasper (0-2) 

Nevada (2-0) at East Newton (1-1) 

Pleasant Hill (2-0) at Harrisonville (0-2)

Ray-Pec (1-1) at Liberty (0-2) 
Rich Hill (1-1) at Archie (2-0)

Sherwood (2-0) at Carrollton (2-0) 

Versailles (1-1) at Butler (2-0) 

Wellington Napoleon (1-1) at Midway (1-1)

Windsor (1-1) at Knob Noster (1-1) 

Drexel man injured in Bates County motorcycle crash

On Wednesday September 6th around 4:25 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol along with the Bates County Sheriff's deputies, Bates County E responded to an accident involving a motorcycle and semi truck accident on NW County Road 14001 just north of County Road 16002.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the southbound 2003 Honda VT750 driven by a 29 year old Gage A. McCoy of Grandview struck a southbound 1991 GMC Conventional driven by 63 year old Timothy G. Hill of Drexel as he slowed to make a left turn. The passenger of the motorcycle was ejected from the bike.

Mr. McCoy sustained serious injuries in this accident and was transported by life flight to Research Medical Center in Kanas City Missouri for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230488886

Structure fire in Fort Scott Kansas

Fire crews were dispatched to a reported structure fire on the west side of town shortly after 12pm. FSFD arrived on scene and found heavy smoke emitting from the structure. 

Crews made an aggressive offensive fire attack through the rear entrance and found the kitchen to be fully involved. With quick extinguishment and overhaul crews safely and effectively put the fire out before it could spread throughout the entire home. 

The home did suffer major smoke damage. No injuries were reported. Crews were able to save the homeowners dog from the fire.
Great job by all those involved.

Thank you FSPD and Bourbon county ems for your assistance.
FSFD.