Watch Out for Scam Involving Letters from ‘Tax Processing Unit’

Mid America Live recently received information that scam artists continue to target Missouri taxpayers with a scam involving letters from the "Tax Processing Unit." 

The letters make threats, including the seizure of taxpayers' property unless they immediately pay back taxes.

This recurring scam has been reported to the department several times in recent years. It follows a common strategy that involves scam artists posing as a public official or a government entity. The goal is to cause confusion and use high-pressured tactics to swindle money from unsuspecting victims.

View the letter below

Obituary - James L. Teller

James L. Teller, age 88, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2024.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Belton Cemetery, Belton, Missouri with military funeral honors.

James was born in Independence, Missouri on August 10, 1936. James was drafted by the St Louis Cardinals (baseball) out of high school and honorably discharged from the Army in 1966. He spent his entire working career with Unistrut where he retired as National Sales Manager. He was a dog lover and an avid hunter and fisherman.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sharron R. Teller; children, Jeff Downs, Jeff Henderson, Michele Close and their spouses.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Obituary - Patrick Vincent Klaus

Patrick Vincent Klaus, 62, of Freeman, MO, passed away at the Kansas City MO Veterans Hospital on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Patrick will be laid to rest at the Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO at a later date.

Patrick was born to George Eldon and Sandra Anita (Ritch) Klaus on March 28, 1962 at the Minot North Dakota Air Force base. Patrick was a son, brother, father, uncle, cousin, and friend to many. He loved fishing, playing the drums, working on the farm, tending to the animals, and helping his mom with her real estate business, cleaning out and rehabbing properties. Patrick was a great help to his mom these past few years. Patrick graduated from high school then signed up for the Air Force, following in his dads' footsteps. Patrick was stationed overseas in both Spain and Turkey. He was very proud of his service to his country.

Patrick was preceded in death by his father, George Klaus; sister, Kristian Klaus; his maternal and paternal grandparents; his uncle, Dwaine Ritch; a grandson; and his stepfather, Tim Phifer. He is survived by his mom, Sandra Phifer; his brother, Brian Klaus; three children: Stephanie, Kelsey, and Joshua; one grandson; one granddaughter; his nieces, Courtney and Lexie; nephew, Jeff; his uncle, Wesley Anderson; and many extended family and friends. He will be missed by all.

ATV accident in rural Vernon County

On Saturday September 7th around 5:05 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a ATV accident on CR 2850 around three miles north of Montevallo.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the southbound 2008 Arctic Cat Four -Wheeler driven by an 11 year old female juvenile from Milo, Missouri overturned in the roadway.

The juvenile female along with a passenger 51 year old Carl E. Saderstrom of Milo, Missouri both sustained injuries and both were transported to Mercy Hospital in Springfield for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240461300

Butler High School Cross Country Bolivar Meet Results:

Results from today's cross country meet at Bolivar:

Class 2 Girls
Jaylie- 13th 23:26.62 PR
Natalee- 32nd 28:36.45 PR
Morgan- 41st 33:11.89 PR

Class 2 Boys
8th as a team
Brandon- 2nd 16:25.06
CJ- 25th 20:02.45 pr
Kenny- 38th 20:53.70 pr
Jerrun- 44th 21:54.02 pr
Damian- 49th 22:06.22 pr
Junior High Girls class 2
Erica- 5th 11:18.03 PR
Alayna- 11th 12:43.49 PR
Luisa- 12th 12:49.42
Makenzie- 16th 15:45.40 PR

Junior High Boys Class 2
2nd as a team
Hayden- 1st 9:18.12 PR
Porter- 8th 10:24.19 PR
Blaine- 14th 11:04.49 PR
Reid- 18th 11:31.50 PR
Mayson- 21st 11:47.24 PR
Evan- 30th 14:03.78 PR
Cooper- 32nd 16:23.27 PR

Great Job Bears!

Third place for the Miami R-1 Lady Eagles JH Volleyball

We would like to congratulate the Miami R-1 Lady Eagles JH Volleyball took 3rd this afternoon in Bronaugh! Great work!

Butler Little League Football sweeps road opponents today

We would like to congratulate the Butler Little League Football who swept all their road opponents today! Way to play hard and represent! 

Butler Flag beat Sherwood 19-6 

Butler Junior League beat Sherwood 28-20

Butler Senior league 1 beat Sherwood 32-20
Butler Senior league 2 beat Rich Hill 33-7

Enjoy some photos we received of these events today below:

Harrisonville Police Department investigate school threat at Harrisonville High School

It has come to our attention there are concerns amongst citizens regarding a potential threat situation at the Harrisonville High School this past week.

On Friday, September 6th, a report was made to school staff and the high school SRO that a student was possibly in possession of a gun at school and had made social media threats. Police and staff immediately, and thoroughly, investigated this claim.

The initial investigation determined there was no credible threat to the school. Due to the students involved being juveniles, please understand that we cannot release any details regarding the identity of those involved.

 
At this time, our investigation into this situation has indicated no credible threat exists. However, we take all reports of potential school violence very seriously, and this investigation is still ongoing.

 
We would like to encourage anyone with information about potential school violence to always contact us immediately.

-Harrisonville Police Department