Be weather aware tonight!

Be weather aware tonight!

A large complex of thunderstorms is expected to traverse from northwest to southeast through the region late tonight into early tomorrow morning. 

The primary hazard will be damaging wind gusts up to 70-75 mph and locally heavy rainfall. Marginally severe hail (quarter size) will also be possible. The tornado threat is low, but a brief tornado is not completely out of the question.

There will be additional chances for storms tomorrow and tomorrow night, although at this time these appear to be less likely to be severe.

Courtesy of the Bates County Sheriff's Office 

Fatality accident near Rich Hill

This evening (6/6/2024) at approximately 5:30PM I was called to the southbound lanes of Interstate 49 at the Rich Hill overpass. A vehicle traveled out of the southbound lane off the roadway and struck a pillar of the overpass.

The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle is identified as Michael Doll, 64 of Kansas City, Missouri.

Most respectfully,
Greg D. Mullinax
Bates County Coroner

Butler Elementary back to school information

 

Obituary - Billy R. Stephens

Billy R. Stephens, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at his home in Clinton, Missouri surrounded by his family. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton with visitation from 1:00-2:00 PM prior to the service. Burial with military honors to follow in the Englewood Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri. 

Memorial contributions can be made to the Children's Dream Factory or the Make a Wish Foundation and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Billy was born on October 15, 1947, he was the son of Walter and Juanita Stephens. Billy grew up in Caldwell County, Missouri. He attended Breckenridge Public School where he was in the graduating class of 1965. Billy served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force. On October 31, 1978 he and Sharon united in marriage. They made their home in the Clinton, Missouri area.

Billy worked for 24 years as a Teamster Car Hauler for Allied Systems. He was a member of Teamster Local 41 in Kansas City, Missouri, and a VFW Member.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Juanita Stephens. Survivors include his wife Sharon of the home, his daughter Michelle Goth and husband Noel Clark of Clinton, Missouri, his grandchildren, Gunner Clark and Brittney Clark of Clinton, Missouri, his siblings, Ronnie Stephens and wife Mary of Centralia, Missouri, Patricia Holms and husband Dwayne of Edwards, Missouri, along with numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

Happy Retirement Terry!

Happy Retirement and best wishes to Mr. Mayfield in his next chapter. Thank you for your dedicated service to the Drexel School District.

Pursuit today ends in Raymore

Today just after 5:00 p.m. a Cass County Sheriff's Office Deputy observed a vehicle heading northbound on I-49 displaying a stolen Missouri temporary license plate.

 
The suspect fled and a pursuit ensued. After a tire deflation device punctured one of the tires, deputies used the grappler to bring the vehicle to a stop near S. Madison St. and Preakness Dr. in Raymore.

The vehicle, license plate and a second license plate found inside the vehicle were all determined to be stolen out of Kansas City, Missouri.

 
The driver has been identified as 29-year-old Trenton Lane of Kansas City. Lane had an active felony probation violation warrant and was taken into custody.

He is currently in custody at the Cass County Jail, with charges from today’s incident still pending.

Sawyer Brown one month from today in Rich Hill

Save the date on July 6th at 8pm is country music band SAWYER BROWN!!!

Sawyer Brown won Star Search in 1983 and the rest is history.

Sawyer Brown was named the Vocal Band of the Year from 1993-1998. They have had 3 #1 singles, "Step That Step", "Some Girls Do", and "Thank God For You".

Sawyer Brown will be performing a FREE concert on July 6, 2024 at 8 pm in Rich Hill's Park Place (West Park).

Obituary - Deann Eilene Cobbs

Deann Eilene Cobbs, age 54, Garnett, Kansas passed away Friday May 31, 2024. She was born on September 12, 1969 in Fort Scott, Kansas the daughter of Larry and Rosemary Stuart Norbury. 

She graduated from Jayhawk Linn High School in the Class of 1988. Deann was united in marriage to Michael W. Cobbs in August of 1988. She was employed as a CMA.

Deann enjoyed being outdoors and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Michael W. Cobbs, a son, Chance Cobbs, a brother Doug Norbury and wife Denise and their children, Tyler Andula, Trevor Norbury, and Michaela Norbury, and an aunt, Roberta Krull.

 
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.. Memorial contributions are suggested to Care To Share, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box J, Mound City, KS 66056. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.