Bates County Cattlemen Cookout Tomorrow

The Bates County Cattlemen Cookout in the Family Center parking lot on Ft. Scott Street in Butler, Saturday, June 22nd. They will start cooking at 11am until the food is all gone. 

Come out and enjoy Ribeye steak sandwiches, smoked beef sandwiches, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and hot dogs, all meals come with chips and water.

The wait is over!

The wait is over! The first HTeaO Raymore - Raymore, MO in Missouri opens TODAY in Raymore! 

We were honored to join with City of Raymore, Missouri Government & Belton, MO Chamber of Commerce for their fabulous ribbon cutting!

Night #1 of Saddle Club Rodeo Underway

Great family entertainment awaits you at the Bates county fairgrounds this weekend. The next two nights will be action packed as well, more information is available at the bottom of this page

Nevada man arrested after traffic stop in Bates County

On Thursday June 20th around 8:59 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 42 year old Lannce A. Whaley of Nevada, Missouri.

Mr. Whaley was arrested for 1.) Felony Possession of a controlled substance 2.) No Seatbelt 3.) Possession of drug paraphernalia.

He was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and he was placed on a 24 hour investigative hold.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP71/ArrestDetailsAction?TW01REPORTNUMBER=I491481A

Obituary - Richard L. Nelson

Richard L. Nelson passed away in his home at the age of 84, in Hume, Missouri, after a long illness on June 13, 2024.

Richard was the son of the late Herbert Nelson Sr. and Betty Ruth “Pate” Nelson, he was born on December 21, 1939, in Underwood, Iowa. Richard entered the US Navy at the age of 17 in San Diego, California. Richard married Darlene Ester Bice on December 23, 1963. To this union four children were born. Delesa, Deborah (Debbie), Randy, and Darla.

He married Betty Jo Scrogham on July 12, 2002. Richard loved fishing, hunting, and camping with family and friends. He loved his children and grandchildren and family. Richard was saved as a young man. He with Darlene and the children attended church at Calhoun Christian Church in Calhoun, Missouri.

Richard is survived by his children, Delesa (Jack) Hicks, of Calhoun, Missouri, Randy (Shana) Nelson, of Hume, Missouri, and Darla Nelson Smith, of Hume, Missouri; grandchildren, Allison Nelson, of Hume, Missouri, Andy (Shelby) Hicks, of Clinton, Missouri, Samantha Nelson, of Hume, Missouri, great granddaughter, Haisley of Clinton, Missouri; brother, Duane (Jan) Nelson, of Hermitage, Missouri, sister, Cathy (Kenny) of Bulverde, Texas, sisters-in-law, Marie of Osceola, Missouri, Barbra of Higbee, Missouri, and Helen of Council Bluff, Iowa; a host of other nieces and nephews and other family members as well as friends.

He was preceded by his parents, Herbert Sr, and Betty Ruth “Pate” Nelson; his wives, Darlene Ester “Bice” Nelson and Betty Jo “Scrogham” Nelson; daughter, Debbie Nelson; son-in-law Darrell; granddaughters, Stefanie and Mia; grandson, Addison; brothers, Herbert Jr., Donnie and Bobby, brother-in-law, Mel. Richard was loved and will be missed.

La Cygne Kansas man arrested for battery

On 06/13/2024 at approximately 1805 hours, officers with the La Cygne Police Department and deputies with the Linn County Sheriff's Office responded to the La Cygne City Hall for a report of a battery, which occurred in the 200 block of E. Market St., where the victim had sustained serious injuries. The investigation revealed the suspect had fled city limits and was possibly in Missouri.

Officers promptly submitted a probable cause affidavit for Aggravated Battery and presented it to a Linn County District Judge who granted an arrest warrant for the suspect. Deputies with the Bates County Sheriff's Office, MO, located and arrested the suspect, Ryan D. Long of La Cygne, on that warrant. Long was extradited back to Linn Co., where he is being held. 

Thank you to the Linn County Sheriff's Office, Linn County Attorney's Office, and the Bates County Sheriff's Office for all of their assistance and continued partnership in this case and many others. Zachary Mathies Chief of Police, La Cygne Police Department.

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.

Obituary - Dorothy Jane Jones

Dorothy Jane Jones, 90, Nevada, MO passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Dorothy was born on October 20, 1933, in Nevada, MO to William Clifford and Lela Fern (Pyle) Porter. Dorothy was united in marriage to James Jones, Jr. on March 17, 1957 in Nevada, MO and he preceded her in death.

Dorothy graduated from Nevada High School in 1952. She was a homemaker and known as a wonderful cook. Church was very important in her life. She was very active as a member and Elder of Community of Christ Church in Nevada. She was also a very active member of ALANON. She enjoyed her trips with Jim to Estes Park, CO after his retirement. She cooked at many church camps and was a board member of Ozark Campgrounds.

Dorothy is survived by her three sons, Kenneth Jones (Gwen), Nevada, MO, Bill Jones, Joplin, MO, and George Jones, Nevada, MO; seven grandchildren, Chadd Jones, Clayton Jones, Chelsea Mendez, Aubrey Jones, Jillian Nicholas, Jakelyn Hays, and Jaleah Jones; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Shirley Heathman (Bob), Nevada, MO; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband, Jim, she was preceded in death by her parents; and an infant brother, Kenneth Lee.

Funeral services will be at 11:00a.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Ferry Funeral Home with Bill Garwood officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00a.m., prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Ozark Camp and Retreat Center or Community of Christ Church in c/o Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

Fatality accident in Miami County Kansas

On June 21, 2024 at 11:19 am the Miami County Sheriff's Office Communications Division received a 911 phone call about an injury crash on US 169 Highway between Crescent Hill

Road and Bethel Church Road in rural Miami County. Osawatomie Police Department, at the request of the Sheriff's Office responded to the call as they were the closest available unit. When they arrived they found two vehicles with extensive damage to them. Officers quickly began life saving measures on the occupants. 

The preliminary investigation has found that a red 2013 Mazda 3 driven by Natalie Dawn Lober O'Leary, 36, Wichita, KS was northbound on US 169 Highway. A gray 2016 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Patty S. Landess, 78 and her passenger, Richard C. Landess, 83, both of Rantoul, Kansas were southbound on US 169 Highway. 

The red Mazda attempted to pass a vehicle and a tractor trailer and struck the gray Equinox head on. Ms. Lober O'Leary was pronounced dead at the scene. Both Mr. And Mrs. Landess were transported to a local area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. We extend our sincere condolences to Ms. Lober O'Leary's family. We appreciate the Osawatomie Police Department, Osawatomie Fire Department, Miami County EMS, Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas Department of Transportation and Miami County Road and Bridge for their assistance during the investigation, This investigation is ongoing. 

If you have any information about this investigation, you can contact our Investigations Division at 913-294-3232 or remain anonymous by calling 816-474 - TIPS.