Rain chances this afternoon and overnight

Rain showers possible this afternoon, with more thunderstorm development late overnight into Monday morning. Severe threat is low at this time. Heavy rain may lead to minor flooding.

Fatality motorcycle accident in Vernon County

On Saturday August 10th around 2:00 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a motorcycle accident in the southbound lanes of I-49 around 5 miles south of Rich Hill.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the southbound 2014 Harley Davidson Motorcycle driven by 46 year old Joshua B. Ward of Fayetteville, Arkansas failed to negotiate a curve and ran off the roadway into the median.

Mr. Ward was transported by air ambulance to Cox South Medical Center in Springfield. Missouri where he was later pronounced dead.

This is Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 61st fatality of the year 2024. Next of kin notified.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240407494

Linn County Kansas Sheriff's Office seeking public assistance

The Linn County Sheriff's Office is seeking the identity of the subject in the photo. The subject may have information regarding a crime in the LaCygne, Ks area. Please call (913) 795-2665 to be connected to the Detective's Bureau.

Obituary - Maryln Doriene Swabby

Maryln Doriene Swabby, 86, of Clinton, Missouri passed away while surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Mo.

Doriene was born on her family farm in Benton County, Mo. on the very last day of the year in 1937 to Gertrude and Lloyd Keller. After the family moved to Clinton, Doriene attended and graduated from Clinton High School in 1955.

While attending CHS, Doriene was courted by Gene Swabby at the skating rink. She made it clear how important church was to her from the start - their first date was at church. The pair was married at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Clinton, Mo., May 20, 1956. She was 18 and he was 19. The couple was married for 68 years and together for over 72 years.

A mother to four; Mike, Dennis, Janet and Sue, and a grandmother to Clayton and Jessica. Doriene was a mother and grandmother figure to countless nieces, nephews and neighborhood kids. Her door, and heart, were always open.

Doriene was a woman who was strong in her convictions, passionate about her faith and generous with her time for the care of others. Her favorite childhood memory she recalls was the day she was saved by God’s mercy at eight-years-old at Clear Creek Missionary Baptist. Her hands rolled and shaped love into the countless pies that she baked for neighbors, friends, school bake sales and of course, Missionary Baptist church potlucks. Happy to take requests, but infamous for her gooseberry pie.

Doriene volunteered at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital and Davis R-XII School. She was active with the Golden Valley Bluegrass Club and enjoyed going to exercise class at the Clinton Senior Center. Her life was filled with great friends like Linda Sites who she felt was like a sister to her. And if there was a fan club for her two grandchildren, she without a doubt would be president of it.

She is preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Gertrude Keller, her older sister, Francine Keller, and many friends and cousins. One can only imagine the heavenly reunion she had with her two sons, Mike and Dennis, who preceded her in death. A reunion she had no doubt been looking forward to for years.

Doriene is survived by her husband, Gene Swabby, sister Connie (Darrell) Jones, daughters, Sue (Bill) Steward and Janet Swabby, grandchildren Clayton and Jessica Steward as well as several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Englewood Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Clear Creek Missionary Baptist Church, and these donations may be left in care of the funeral home.

Kiwanis Club of Central Bates County

Our club is officially called Kiwanis Club of Central Bates County. We have 22 members from Adrian, Butler and Rich Hill. Our next meeting is Tuesday August 20th at 6pm @ Immanuel Baptist Church. 

We elected President and Secretary tonight. President-Lee Ann Smith Kershner (Butler)Secretary-Jennifer Cassaday (Adrian)

It is not too late to become a member! Contact President Lee Ann Smith Kershner for more information 660-424-4614.

NOTE: Not every member is included in the photo below:

Obituary - Patricia M. McCollom

Patricia Mae McCollom, age 86, of Raymore, Missouri passed away peacefully at Foxwood Spring Care Center on August 7, 2024.

The inurnment will take place in the Raymore Cemetery, Raymore, Missouri next to her husband Jim.

Patricia was born in Kansas City, Kansas on December 31, 1937, the daughter of Clyde Cecil Sullivan and Eula Mae Storey. Patricia grew up as an only child. Shortly after finishing high school, she met the love of her life Jim McCollom and were later married on August 27, 1955. Together they were blessed with two sons, Craig and Phil. Patricia was a devoted woman of Christian faith. She loved going to church and playing Bingo whenever she could.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Eula Mae Sullivan; and her loving husband of 62 years, Jim McCollom, Jr.

She is survived by her two sons, Craig McCollom (Juen) and Phil McCollom (Edie); three grandchildren, Michelle McCollom, Melissa Frankenberger (Nathan), and Jennifer Dillard (Joe); three great-grandchildren, Karly, Avery, and Baylor

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., Raymore, Missouri.

Dog Days of Summer

Come out tomorrow to Butler Aquatic Center and eat some BBQ hotdogs with Butler Mayor Henry!

Obituary - Melvin "Monty" L. Crain

Melvin “Monty” L. Crain, age 67, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away at home surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

Monty was born in Wichita, Kansas on November 17, 1956 to Melvin L. Crain and Margaret M. (Clark) Crain. He obtained his GED and continued his education at DeVry University. Monty worked many years in construction around Independence, Kansas where he and his family lived for many years. 

He also volunteered much of his time and energy with the Louisburg Township Fire Department as EMS and a Firefighter. Monty was a proud member of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe, loved hunting, fishing, and when he could, spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Monty was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Margaret Crain; two brothers, Richard and Tom Crain; three sisters, Barbara Miller, Delores Miller, and Rita Ballew; son, Derek Crain; daughter in law, Lacy Crain; grandson, Damien Crain; and two granddaughters, Jade Crain and Cameron Wolford.

He is survived by his loving wife, Lynn Crain; son, Travis Crain (Mindy); daughter, Adrienne Edmonds; brothers, Lawrence “Butch” Crain (Maryann) and Gerald Crain (Dianne) sister, Judy Ballew; nine grandchildren, Blakley Crain, Jessica Pittenger (Ray), Kilik Crain, Mana Crain, Ebony Crain, Kyla Wolford (Dylan), Ella Wolford, Kamrin Crain, and Alexander Edmonds; and four great grandchildren, Bleu Roach, Dexter Perea, Anika Crain, and Danielle “Dani” Pittenger.

Graveside services will be held at Harrisonville Cemetary, Bolton, KS with date and time still to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, family is requesting memorials in Monty's name to Louisburg Township Rural Fire Departent or Eastern Shawnee Wellness Center Room.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri.