Cass county pursuit ends peacefully

 

Last night just before 10:30, deputies responded to a call regarding a pursuit in Peculiar. The Peculiar - MO Police Department was pursuing a car heading northbound on I-49 and J Highway.

Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies joined the pursuit at North Cass Parkway. They caught up to the vehicle near I-49 and 163rd St. in Belton.

That’s where the Belton Missouri Police Department successfully deployed a tire deflation device. A short time later, a deputy with the Criminal Apprehension Unit successfully grappled the suspect’s vehicle at I-49 and 155th St.

The suspect exited the vehicle without incident and was arrested.

He’s been identified as 20-year-old Brady Waughtal of Peculiar.

Waughtal has been charged Aggravated Fleeing a Stop, which is a D Felony. He’s also been charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle in a Careless and Imprudent Manner, which is a Class B Misdemeanor.

Waughtal is currently at the Cass County Jail with a $50,000 cash only bond.

Courtesy Cass County Sheriff's Office

Vernon county sheriff's office nabs drug paraphernalia and wanted subjects this morning

 

Vernon County, along with Cedar County Sheriff's Office, served a search warrant in rural Vernon County today.

Vernon County Deputies received information that Isaiah Laforteza-Ohman had a no bond warrant out of Cedar County. During the search warrant drug paraphanalia was found and three wanted subjects were located and taken to jail.

The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may be filed pending further review by the prosecuting attorney’s office

We would like to thank the Cedar County Sheriff's Office for their assistance and the Vernon County Ambulance District for being on standby for officer safety.

Norma Groves

Charge: Child Neglect

Bond: Capias

Isaiah Laforteza-Ohman

Charge: Operating a vehicle without maintaining responsibility

Bond: $137 cash only

Kenneth Voss

Charge: Domestic assault 3rd degree

Bond: $2500 cash only

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Courtesy Vernon County Sheriff's Office

Missouri Extension offering Neighboring 101 classes

Neighboring 101 is not just for new homeowners or people new to community life. The ongoing program is for anyone wanting to improve their neighborhood or community as well as their personal life and health.

When you register or subscribe to the program, you get access to videos of all past Neighboring 101 classes (dating back to 2021) and become a member of the Engaged Neighbor Network. 

Class members can also access David Burton for individual coaching sessions on neighboring.

Neighboring 101 class members also receive a special monthly digital newsletter for the class.

In these monthly Zoom classes, we will look at the science and art of neighboring by highlighting examples across the nation where it is being done well. Past guests have included neighborhood award winners, practitioners, authors and researchers. We also focus on related issues like placemaking, loneliness, belonging and neighborhood leadership.

Being an active and engaged neighboring can help people, organizations, and communities to expand participation while respecting differences and embracing the diversity that makes communities vibrant.

Join host David Burton for this live zoom presentation and ask your own questions.

Cost: $30

This-one time registration fee is required online to access the Neighboring 101 class and become a new member of the Engaged Neighbor Network.

Current members are already enrolled in the program.

Starting in 2025, all paid members of Neighborhoods USA (NUSA) are enrolled in this class thanks to a sponsorship from NUSA.

See more and register here https://extension.missouri.edu/events/neighboring-101-2025

Adrian Lions Club Easter Egg hunt postponed

The Adrian Lions Club Easter Egg hunt has been postponed until next Saturday, April 26. 

More information here https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064428229805

Friday night ball scores

Baseball 

Clinton 11
Adrian 3

Osceola 5
Climax Springs 3

Stockton 13
Lamar 0

El Dorado Springs 2
Odessa 4

Harrisonville 5
Southern Boone 3

Softball 

Stockton 0
El Dorado Springs 9

Liberal 17
Lamar 10 

Easter Egg hunts go on as planned

 

Despite somewhat adverse weather, Easter Egg hunts will continue throughout the day as most have been moved indoors. Seen here is a great turnout inside Robertson Hall at the Bates County Museum.

NOTE the Adrian Lions Club hunt has been postponed until next Saturday, April 26.

New Butler Casey's to be open soon

The new Butler Casey's store is nearing completion at I-49 and west 52 highway and is expected to be open for business by May 1. Mid America Live has been informed from multiple sources that the two existing stores, Orange street and Fort Scott street will be closed permanently upon the opening of the new location.

 

Harrisonville Juniors attend Real World Learning Summit

 

Harrisonville High School juniors Lacey Crespo and Alexi Ayers attended the Real World Learning Summit at the KC Convention Center. They are student ambassadors for the client-connected project class to the Kauffman Foundation. Their student voice presentations shared insights and recommendations for ensuring student-centered learning for the upcoming school year to Superintendent, Josh Chastain and Business Liaison-Real World Learning, Robin Colburn.