Update: No one injured in structure fire at Dollar General in Harrisonville

On Friday April 5th around 3:20 p.m. the Harrisonville Fire Department crews responded to a structure fire at Dollar General located at 309 S Commercial Street.

When crews arrived, flames and smoke could be seen coming from the building. Crews secured the area and distinguished the fire.

No injuries were reported, as all those inside the building had evacuated when the fire was first noticed. At this time, the cause of the fire remains unknown. Crews remain on the scene. 

Please avoid the area!

Butler Bears Baseball Team Comes Up Short Against the Warrensburg Tigers

Butler Bears Baseball Team Comes Up Short Against the Warrensburg Tigers 6-3.

The Bears opened the scoring in the first after a wild pitch scored one run. Carter Johnson doubled, which helped the Tigers tie the game at one in the bottom of the first. A balk gave Warrensburg the lead, 2-1, in the bottom of the second.

Freshman Rhett Newsome grounded out, which helped the Bears tie the game in the top of the fourth. A tag up by Sophomore Jake Chandler gave the Butler Bears the lead, 3-2, in the top of the fifth.

In the bottom of the sixth inning, the Tigers went back into the lead after the Bears committed an error scoring one.

Junior Eli Cox started the game for the Bears. He gave up six hits and five runs (one earned) over five innings, striking out three and walking none. 

Eli Cox went 1-for-2 at the plate as the pitcher led the team with one run batted in. Senior Maddox Fennewald, Cox, Sophomore Bryson Kash, Chandler, and Sophomore Cohen Wilson each collected one hit for the Bears. 

Jake Chandler paced the Butler Bears with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, amassing six walks for the game. The Bears turned one double play in the game.

Butler will hit the road on Monday April 8th, and take on the undefeated Lone Jack Mules.

Obituary - Sylvania Irene Wallace

Sylvania Irene Wallace, age 82, Archie, Missouri went home to be with the Lord on April 1st, 2024 at 3:55 am at Crown Rehab in Harrisonville, Missouri. We feel that sums up our wonderful Moma’s great sense of humor, earning her wings on April Fool’s Day. Irene, as she was known by most of us, was born on November 5, 1941at the Rural Mound Township home and was the daughter of Raymond Earnest Roby and Nora Sylvania Lukenbill. Irene attended Cherry Valley School and went on to achieve receiving her GED.

Irene is survived by seven children: Candis Mainard (Mark) of Raymore, Missouri, Kurtis Wallace (Brenda) of Jacksonville, Missouri, Debbie McFadden Wallace (Larry) of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Tammy Kahl Wallace of Farmington, Arkansas, Jackie Ammerman (John) of Archie, Missouri, Margie Needs Wallace (Dale) of Harrisonville, Missouri, and Randy Wallace of Owasso, Arkansas.

Also surviving is one sister, Mae Smith, two brothers, John and Don Roby, and numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Irene was proceeded in death by her husband, Kenneth Wayne Wallace; daughter, Rhonda Staton (Henderson); son, Billy Gene Henderson; and X-husband Rolland G Henderson. Also surviving are her siblings, James, Kay, Frank, Gene, Jerry, Norma, and Dean.

Irene worked for Upholstery Business refinishing furniture and automobiles. She was a seamstress, cook, cleaner, and waitress for several other business. She was always a dedicated employee and her bosses appeared to love her dependability and enthusiasm and love for her careers.

Irene was the epitome of grit. The definition of grit is courage and resolve; strength of character. Life wasn’t always kind to her, but she would not let that stop her from moving forward and achieving her goals. She was small but fierce. She was loyal, faithful, blessed with a great sense of humor, a tad bit cantankerous, and you better not mess with her family or friends.

Irene loved to dance and sing, was a fixer, very independent and full of spice and vinegar. Talk about the life of a party gathering no matter how big or small. Irene loved riding Harleys, inside of 18-wheeler tractor trucks, traveling, fishing, gardening, casinos, scratch offs, and at times even went hunting.

Irene was proud to be a very active member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Nevada, Missouri AERIE # 37701.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Ferry Funeral Home, 301 South Washington Street, Nevada, Missouri on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 from 1- 2:30 pm. Immediately following will be the graveside services at 3 p.m. at Saint James Cemetery in Lamar, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers please feel free to donate to One Community Hospice and Palliative Care, 14700 East 42 Street, S, Independence, Missouri 64055, phone number 816-836-1096 with Sylvania Irene Wallace notated on your donation.

I am grateful for the hope I have knowing she is in heaven with no more pain and no more sorrow.

Obituary - Randy Blystone

Randy Blystone, 74, passed away on April 2, 2024 at his home in Nevada, Missouri following a lengthy illness. He was born on December 19, 1949 to Wilma and Wallace Blystone in Garden City, Kansas.

After graduation from El Dorado Springs High School, he married Sharon Thornton, had two children and pursued a military career. Randy was a proud Army veteran. Following the military, he became an electrician. He was a hard worker and took pride in his job. He later met and married Janice Simpson. They enjoyed many years of adventures together.

Outside of work, Randy had many hobbies that brought him joy. He was a talented wood carver, creating beautiful keepsakes. He also loved the outdoors and gardening and could often be found tending to his plants. He enjoyed arrowhead hunting and was always on the lookout for new treasures. Randy was also very skilled in leather working and stained glass. He had a mischievous side and was always up to something. He had an ability to creatively fix anything and a persistent optimism that things would turn out all right.

Randy is survived by his wife Janice; sisters Lila (Perry) Carriker and Melba (Fernando) Blystone, sister-in-law Donna Bushlow, daughter Regina Allison, son Aaron (Tamara) Blystone, stepdaughter Gretchen Denney, stepson Holden Simpson, grandchildren Zachery (Bri) Allison, Chandler (Staci) Allison, Brant (Laney) Allison, Mackenna (Rachael) Blystone, Linleigh Denney, Max Denney and 3 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather James Pippin, son-in-law Travis Denney, brother-in-law Rich Bushlow and step-brother Russell Pippin.

No services are planned at this time. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him.

Fire at Harrisonville Dollar General Store

Several Fire Departments along with police are on scene of a fire at the Dollar General Store located at Commercial and Mechanic Streets in Harrisonville at this time.

Please avoid this area at this time. We will update at a later time when we know more.

This story has been update:

https://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2024/04/update-no-one-injured-in-structure-fire.html

Child sex crime reports lead to search warrant served today in Belton

On the morning of April 5th, 2024, officers with the Belton Police Department’s Special Response Team served a search warrant in the 17200 block of Chula Vista.

The warrant was issued as part of an ongoing investigation by the Belton Police Department Criminal Investigation Division based on information initially received by National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and Internet Crimes Against Children. As a result of the search, two adult males and one adult female were taken into custody without incident.

After the Special Response Team secured the residence, Belton’s Criminal Investigations Unit, FBI Heart of America Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory, FBI Child Exploitation Task Force, South-Central Missouri Computer Crimes Task Force, Raymore Police Department, and Cass County Sheriff’s Department conducted a thorough search of the residence, outbuildings, and vehicles on the premises. After the search was completed, the residence was posted as condemned by the Belton Codes Department.

The Belton Police Department will not release the identities of those taken into custody until formal charges are filed. The department will provide further information as soon as circumstances permit.

Clinton man seriously injured in St. Clair County motorcycle crash

On Thursday night April 4th around 9:15 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in St. Clair County along with St. Clair County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a motorcycle accident in the southbound lanes of Missouri Highway 13 around 2 miles north of Lowry City.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2004 Harley Davidson Motorcycle driven by 59 year old David M. Onwiler of Clinton, Missouri traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned, ejecting the rider from the motorcycle.

Mr. Onwiler sustained serious injuries and he was transported by Life Flight Eagle to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240164485

Butler Bears baseball team could not keep pace with the Harrisonville Wildcats on Thursday

The Butler Bears baseball team could not keep pace with the Harrisonville Wildcats 5-3 on Thursday. .

The Wildcats opened the scoring in the third after an error scored one run. Senior Maddox Fennewald began the game for the Bears. They surrendered 10 hits and four runs (three earned) over six and one-third innings, striking out six and walking four.

They allowed two hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out five and walking three. Junior Eli Cox and Sophomore Cohen Wilson each collected one hits for the Bears. Sophomore Brandon Hammett led the Bears with one run batted in.

Next up for the Butler Bears is a game at Warrensburg with the Tigers on Friday.