Upcoming new closure for improvement project at MO-7 South over I-49, March 18-21 in Cass County

 NB/SB I-49 will be closed at MO-7 South, March 18-21.

CASS COUNTY – Crews working on the bridge replacement and intersection improvement project on MO-7 South will make the following closures:  

NEW CLOSURE: Monday, March 18 through Thursday, March 21

Northbound and Southbound I-49 will be closed at MO-7 for bridge demolition. This will be a 72-hour closure.

DETOUR INFORMATION (March 18-21):

NB/SB I-49: Traffic traveling on NB and SB I-49 will use the on and off ramps to continue on NB/SB I-49.

NB I-49 to 275th Street: Traffic exiting from NB I-49 to 275th Street traffic will be detoured over the on and off ramps on NB I-49 to the Commercial Street interchange.

SB I-49 to MO-7 South: Traffic exiting from SB I-49 to MO-7 South traffic will be detoured over the on and off ramps on SB I-49 to the 307th Street interchange.

275th Street: Traffic on 275th Street will be detoured on the Outer Road to 307th Street interchange

ONGOING: In addition, the following closures will now be in place through March 31 (extended from Jan. 31 due to weather):

The ramp from MO-7 to southbound I-49 will be closed.

*Detour information: Traffic on NB MO-7 should follow the signed detour and take NB I-49 to Commercial Street, exit and cross the bridge and take the ramp to SB I-49. Traffic on 275th Street/Outer Road should follow the signed detour and take the outer road south to 307th Street.

 The ramp from NB I-49 to MO-7 will be closed.

*Detour information: Traffic on NB I-49 should follow the signed detour and take NB I-49 to Commercial Street, exit and cross the bridge and take SB I-49 back to MO-7.

 The WB lane of 275th Street (NB MO-7) will be closed across the bridge.

This work is part of a larger project to complete two bridge replacements and make intersection improvements to MO-7 South (275th street) over I-49.

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 X, 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 workzone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).

Burglary reported at Casey’s General Store in Montrose

On March 8, 2024 around 3:00 a.m. Sgt. Logan responded to an alarm at Casey’s General Store in Montrose. 

It was discovered that the front glass door had been broken out and several items including cigarettes and alcoholic beverages had been taken along with other goods. 

Security footage shows a white single cab two door truck with a long bed as the suspect vehicle. Two white male subjects with hoodies and mask broke the front glass entered the store and took several items.

If you have information about this theft, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 660.885.5587

Jackson scores 1000th career point for Wildcats

We would like to congratulate Harrisonville High School Senior Dom Jackson for scoring his 1,000th career point in the first round of the district basketball tournament last week! Way to go Dom!

More rain for today

Rain chances continue through today. The greatest chances this morning will be across portions of northwestern Missouri and across west central Missouri and east central Kansas and locations to the South.

Anywhere from a few tenths to over an inch of rain has fallen since Thursday, with additional rainfall amounts upwards of a quarter to a half inch possible through today.

Obituary - Richard Eldon Baldwin

Richard Eldon Baldwin, age 60, of Butler, Missouri formerly of Pleasanton, Kansas passed away Monday, March 4, 2024. He was born in Fort Scott, Kansas on July 21, 1963 the son of Franklin E. and Jean F. Wood Baldwin. He graduated from Pleasanton High School in the Class of 1981.

He worked as a machine operator for Cline Tool. Rick enjoyed watching sports, hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Dale Baldwin, Bill Baldwin, and Kenny Baldwin. He is survived by a son, Cody Baldwin, a daughter, Kendra Baldwin-Hull, two brothers, Franklin Baldwin Jr., and Lloyd Baldwin, and ten grandchildren.

Memorial service will be held 2 pm Saturday, March 9, 2024 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation will be held from 1 pm to service time at the Pleasanton Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to defray funeral costs, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, Kansas 66075. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Search warrant served in Clinton

On 03/07/2024, Clinton Police officers and investigators served a search warrant at a residence in the 300 Block of North Water Street after developing information and evidence that methamphetamine was being sold there.

 
The search resulted in the seizure of a quantity of methamphetamine, paraphernalia commonly associated with the sale of illicit drugs and a firearm.

 
Dustin Newell (AKA Cheeseburger), age 35 of Clinton was arrested on investigation of Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm as well as for an outstanding arrest warrant for absconding from parole on the original charges of Burglary in the 2nd Degree, multiple counts of drug possession, Resisting Arrest and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.

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.

Bates county financial statement available now

 Copies of the 2023 Bates County financial statement are available at the county administration building as well as the Mid America Live news office at 5 W. Dakota street. Pick up a copy weekdays 8 to 4 pm.

Ellett Memorial Hospital March employee of the month

We would like to congratulate Tiffany Mitchell for being chosen as the Ellett Memorial Hospital (Appleton City) March Employee of the Month!! Tiffany is a wonderful RN and is kind to her patients as well as her co-workers. 

She is willing to lend a hand when it is needed. She is always very pleasant and always has a smile on her face. Tiffany is very knowledgeable and willing to share her expertise with fellow employees. 

She has been with EMH since August 2011 through November 2018 with a break and full time beginning again in January 2020. Tiffany is a valuable employee of EMH and a wonderful person to work with and we count our blessings to have her. Once again, Congrats Tiffany!