Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Office kids and cops fishing tournament

The annual Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Office kids and cops fishing tournament is TODAY! Get registered today

Bourbon County Kansas man arrested on three felony charges and one misdemeanor charge

According to a complaint filed with the District Court of Bourbon County, KS, 27-year-old Alex Keanu Jacobs has been charged with a Severity-Level-3-Person Felony count of attempted murder in the second degree. For allegedly strangling his victim, as well as banging their head on a brick floor and disconnecting their calls to 911 on Friday, April 26th, 2024.

The complaint shows Jacobs was also charged with Severity-Level-7-Person Felony count of aggravated domestic battery for allegedly impeding the circulation of blood or breathing of someone with whom he has a relationship with or lives with. 

Mr. Jacobs also received a charge of Severity-Level-9-Person Felony for allegedly unlawfully communicating a threat with intent to place another in fear, as well as a Class-A-Person Misdemeanor for allegedly unlawfully restraining another person to interfere substantially with their liberty.

The arrest warrant wasn't received and executed by the Bourbon County Sheriff's office until Thursday, May 30th, over a month after the alleged incident.

Jacobs is still waiting for a date for his first appearance in court. His bond is currently set at $100,000.

Nevada teenager injured in Vernon County rollover crash

On Friday May 31st around 6:20 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident around one mile east of Moundville, Missouri on Talley Bend Road.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the westbound 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan driven by a 17 year old juvenile female from Nevada, Missouri failed to negotiate a curve and traveled off the road before striking a fence and overturning.

A passenger in the van a 17-year-old juvenile female from Nevada, Missouri sustained minor injuries and she was transported by ambulance to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240272029

Vehicle fire this morning in Rich Hill

In the early morning hours of Saturday June 1st the Rich Hill Fire Department along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to a vehicle fire at a residence located on Elm Street in Rich Hill.

No one was injured in this fire and the cause of the incident is still under investigation at this time.

Jim Lewis Retirement from the City of Butler

The City of Butler is giving a retirement party in honor of Jim Lewis on June, 14th, 2024 from 1:00 pm through 3:00 pm. in the Council Chambers at City Hall in Butler.

Jim has faithfully served the City for 46 years at the Water Plant. He also volunteers with the Fire Department and responds to various calls they receive.

Please come and greet Jim and let’s give him a good start toward his new endeavors.

Immanuel Baptist Church Names New Interim Pastor

It is our honor and privilege to welcome Dr. David Sundeen as our new Interim Pastor of the Butler Immanuel Baptist Church. He has been the guest speaker the last two weeks at IBC. Dr. Sundeen and his wife, Julie, have graciously agreed to serve alongside us until we find a new Lead Pastor.

He currently is a professor at the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City as well as the Vice President of Organizational Culture & Care for the Baptist Homes.

Previously Dr. Sundeen has served several times as an interim pastor at various churches & also served as a missionary with the North American Missions Board. Come help us officially welcome him Sunday morning!

 
Sunday School 9 AM
Church Service 10 AM

Search warrant served in Lamar

On 05/31/24, as the result of an investigation of illegal narcotics, the Lamar Police Department served a search warrant in the 1400 block of Poplar. 

After the search, Tyler E. Jones, 26 of Lamar, was taken into custody for unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. At the time of this post, he is in custody at the Barton County Jail.

The Lamar Police Department encourages anyone with information about illegal drug activity in Lamar to contact the department at 417-682-3546.

As is the case in all arrests, charges are based on probable cause and all persons are considered innocent until or unless found guilty in court.

Adrian 4th of July Celebration

The Adrian Optimist Club presents the annual Adrian 4th of July celebration on Saturday, June 29th. All the fun starts at 2:00 pm with the traditional parade.

Grand Marshall, Andy Enos will lead the parade down Adrian Main Street after line up at 1:30. The Parade theme is “ Salute to Freedom”. The parade is followed by the Water Balloon fights at 3:00 “listen for the Adrian volunteer Fire Department Sirens” , It’s Corn Hole at 3:00 with a $50 dollar entry fee and double elimination.

All this and more at the Adrian 4th of July Celebration, listen for more all-day events with the grand finale of the National Anthem performed live by Jeremy Bridges and the Fireworks display at dusk.. those attending the fireworks display will enjoy this years added attraction as the fireworks display will be synced to music from the 95.9 frequency on your car radio.