Update: Three injured in two vehicle semi truck crash in rural Cass County

On Monday June 10th around 9:48 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a two vehicle accident on Missouri 7 Highway just south of Kircher Road.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when both vehicles were southbound on Missouri 7 Highway when a 1994 Kenworth Tractor Trailer struck the rear trailer of a 2019 Western Star Truck, the vehicles then ran off the left side of the roadway, both vehicles trailers became disconnected and one struck the Western Star.

Three people sustained minor injuries in this accident 23 year old Madelynn R. Sonstegard of Concordia, Missouri along with a passenger 34 year old Jacob W. Smith of Amoret, Missouri and 31 year old Chaz M. Cage of Garden City, Missouri.

All three were transported to local hospitals for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240290270

Cox Barton County Hospital earns top quality award for third consecutive year

Cox Barton County Hospital earns top quality award for third consecutive year....

Cox Barton County Hospital has once again solidified its position as one of the 2024 Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) for quality in the country.

For three consecutive years, Cox Barton has outperformed other CAHs, securing a top 20 ranking recognized by the Chartis Center for Rural Health and announced by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA). The hospitals were rigorously evaluated based on various performance indicators and Cox Barton, the only hospital in Missouri named as a best practice quality recipient, has consistently proven its excellence.

"I am immensely proud of the unwavering dedication and exceptional contributions made by our team of skilled physicians and staff, which have played a pivotal role in our hospital's achievement of this highly esteemed designation," said Andrea McKay, president of Cox Barton County Hospital. "The consistent acknowledgment of our hospital as a top 20 quality facility underscores our commitment to providing the highest standard of care to our rural community, assuring them of access to services for years to come.”

Photo: Holding last year’s Top 20 award is Brandy Brooks (left), surgical technician, and Alexis Crawford, registered nurse, in Cox Barton County Hospital’s Surgical Services Department.

Rich Hill 4th of July Carnival pre-sale wristbands on sale starting today!

Carnival pre-sale wristbands are for sale at Food Fair starting today! $25 pre-sale, they will be $30 each at the carnival. 

Pre-sale tickets are available until noon on July 3 or until sold out. Fun Time Shows is the carnival, same carnival as last year.

We do not know what rides they will bring, they should start setting up on Monday July 1st. One wristband is good for one night of unlimited rides for 4 hours.

 
Most likely hours will be 6-10pm each night but could change depending on the weather. All sales are non-refundable!

Obituary - Jacob Allen Bogard

Jacob Allen Bogard, age 42, of Blue Mound, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 6, 2024.

A celebration of Jacob’s life will be held with a visitation from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083.

Jacob was born in Kankakee, Illinois on April 7, 1982, to Bobby J. Bogard and Cynthia L. (Friant) Bogard. He was preceded in death by his brother, Nathaniel Bogard.

Here to cherish his memory are his three children, Jacoby, Kaiden, and Danica Bogard; half-brother, Matthew Bogard; sister-in-law, Ashley Bogard; and niece and nephew, Brock and Hannah Bogard.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Obituary - Sharlene Wirsig

Sharlene Wirsig, age 72, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Truman lake Manor in Lowry City, Missouri. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton with visitation from 12:00-1:00 PM prior to the service.

Burial to follow in Englewood Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to C.A.R.E. (Clinton Animal Rescue Endeavor) and may be left in care of the funeral home.

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

Bates County Fair looking for Queen and Princess Candidates

Endangered Silver Advisory - Benton County Sheriff's Office - John Grant

State of Missouri Endangered SILVER Advisory...

The Benton County Sheriff's Office has issued an Endangered SILVER Advisory for a missing adult that occurred at 31535 Highway 83, Warsaw, MO at 3:00 p.m. on 06/09/2024.

The endangered SILVER advisory missing adult is:

John Grant, a white, male, age 82, hgt 5'8", 140 lbs, gray hair, blue eyes. Unique characteristics: Left leg limp

Diagnosed Medical Condition(s): Dementia and diabetes

Vehicle Information:
Black 2012 Ford Fusion bearing MO, ZE3G1E

Brief circumstances regarding the Endangered Silver Person incident:

Grant left his hotel advising he was heading to the family farm in southwest Missouri. He only had a quarter tank of gas in his vehicle, and he left his wallet and other belongings at the hotel. Possibly heading to ACDC Farms in Lamar or Liberal, MO.

Anyone seeing the missing person, or vehicle, or anyone having any information related to the endangered missing person should immediately dial 911 to contact the nearest law enforcement agency or call the Benton County Sheriff's Office at (660) 438-9555.

Update: Mr. Grant was located safe.

Clinton man seriously injured in Bates County crash

On Sunday June 9th around 8:25 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies, Bates County EMS and the Rich Hill Fire Department responded to a one vehicle accident on B Highway and CR SE 1485 Road around 3 miles east of Rich Hill.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the eastbound 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by 40 year old Michael C. Jackson of Clinton, Missouri cross the centerline and traveling off the left side of the roadway then striking several trees.

Mr. Jackson sustained serious injuries and he was transported by ambulance to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240289661

Photo courtesy of the Rich Hill Fire Department