MoDot Work in Clinton postponed due to weather

UPDATE 12/26: Due to potential weather the traffic shift has been POSTPONED.

Here are the traffic impacts for the third phase of intersection improvements in Clinton starting Tuesday, December 26th

• At least one through lane OPEN in all directions
• No right turn available at northbound 2nd Street to
Missouri Route 7/13.

• All other right turns available
• All left turns available

Obituary - Deborah Sue Murray

Deborah Sue Murray, 68, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Services will be held at a later date.

Deborah was born April 22, 1955 in Lockwood, Missouri, a daughter of Albert and Joan (Hall) Frock. 

She was a lifelong area resident and a 1973 graduate of Raymore-Peculiar High School. Deborah worked as an administrative assistant in sales before retiring in 2013. Deborah enjoyed her horses, gardening, outdoor activities and time with her grandkids.

Deborah was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by two sons, Justin Hershberger (Jen), Belton, MO and Lucas Hershberger (Lori), Harrisonville, MO; two brothers, Bruce Frock, Tightwad, MO and Greg Frock (Nicci) Frock, Raymore, MO; one sister, Theresa Matthews, Blue Springs, MO; and three grandchildren: Desiree Hershberger, Justin Hershberger and Lucas Hershberger.

Anyone missing this dog?

Anyone missing this dog? She showed up at a farm on State Route 52  on Saturday!

If your missing this dog please call Randolph Finkle 816 509 3083

Briscoe Lodge fire being investigated as arson

Briscoe Lodge fire being investigated as arson.. 

Shortly before 8:30 p.m. on December 25th the Butler Fire Department, Butler Police Department and Adrian Fire Department responded to a fully engulfed structure fire at 702 Page Street in Butler.

When crews arrived on scene they found fire contained in a back room inside the Briscoe Lodge building in Douglas Park.

Due to the construction of the building, fire crews were unable to control the fire without losing the roof. The back door of the lodge had been kicked in and it is being investigated as  possible arson.

If anyone has any information on this incident please contact the Butler Police Department at 660-679-6131.

Chilly with chances for snow

Intermittent snow showers are likely today through tomorrow. Minor accumulations are possible, mainly on grassy surfaces as temps should mostly remain near or a couple degrees above freezing. 

Roads could become slick during times of sub-freezing temps or if snow rates are heavy enough to overcome the warmer concrete temperatures.

Another item to note is that it is possible that you could be driving in an area with no snow and good visibility, but then be impacted by a moderate snow shower that abruptly drops visibility. Be careful out there!

Structure fire in Butler

The Butler Fire Department along with Butler Police Department and Adrian Fire Department is on scene of a structure fire at 702 Page Street in Butler at this time. 

Reports are that the Briscoe Lodge Building at Douglas Park is on fire at this time. Mid America Live News will update at a later time. 

Drexel man arrested after police chase in Cass County

On December 24, Cass County Sheriff's Deputies assisted the Harrisonville Police Department with a vehicle pursuit. 

Deputies used a Grappler Police Bumper to stop the fleeing vehicle. Edward Bailey Jr. of Drexel, Missouri was taken into custody. 

He is charged with four felonies, including two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. He is being held in the Cass County Jail on a $25,000 cash only bond.

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.

Non injury accident last night in Rich Hill

On December 24th around 10:40 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bares County Sheriff's Deputies, Bates County EMS and Rich Hill Fire Department responded to 14th and Spruce Street in Rich Hill for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment.

Once emergency personnel got on scene they were able to get the vehicle stable and get the person out of the car without incident.

This was a non-injury accident, 6 firefighters and 2 trucks responded.