Multiple agencies make meth bust in Nevada

 On August 9th, 2025 at approximately 20:18 hrs. Deputies from Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with Nevada Police Department,and assistance from Lamar police department. Executed a Search warrant in Nevada, Vernon County, MO.

During the operation, law enforcement discovered numerous items indicative of illegal activity, including several baggies, scales, pill bottles, glass pipes, and suspected methamphetamine weighing approximately 33.03 grams.

The operation highlights the ongoing commitment of the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office and the Nevada Police Department to combat crime in our community. One male suspect was apprehended during the search and is currently held under an investigative hold pending formal charges.

“We appreciate the collaborative efforts of all law enforcement agencies involved, during this operation” said Vernon County Sheriff Mike Buehler.

Obituary - Kimberly Adams Morris

Kimberly Adams Morris age 60 of Raymore, Missouri departed this life Saturday, August 9, 2025 at her home in Raymore, Missouri.

A celebration of life visitation will be held 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Funeral service will be held through Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Funeral service details will be posted once that information becomes available. 

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society and send in care to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

A complete obituary will be posted once that information becomes available.

Obituary - Ruby F. Kagarice

Ruby Fern Kagarice, 91, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 at her home in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, with a visitation beginning at 12:30 PM. Burial to follow in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions or flowers may be sent in care of the Funeral Home.

Ruby was born on March 24, 1934, in Belton, MO, a daughter of William B. and Elsie Ola (Frazee) Nelson. She spent her early years in the Belton area and had lived in Harrisonville for over seventy-five years. Ruby was a 1953 graduate of Harrisonville High School.

Ruby was united in marriage to Donald Lee Kagarice on June 23, 1953, in Harrisonville. She was baptized at an early age in a Christian Church and later baptized in the Baptist Church. Ruby had a few jobs in Harrisonville, but was mostly a homemaker, staying at home and taking care of her family.

Riby was preceded in death by her husband, Don, on July 23, 1991; her parents; an infant brother; and two half-sisters, Juanita and Georgia. Ruby is survived by her son, Steve Kagarice, of Harrisonville; her daughter, Shana Cowan, of Harrisonville; four grandchildren: Skyla (Matt) Wray, Ricky (Jaimee) Cowan, Janelle Cowan, and Brian (Malissa) Kagarice; ten great-grandchildren: Colby, Tanner, Kelcey, Ashton, Maycee, Lilley, Gavin, Jackson, Avery, and Kennedy; and two great-great-grandchildren, Camden and Cayson.

Heavy rains expected over the next 24 hours, Miami County under Flood Watch

 Miami County will be under a Flood WATCH beginning August 10th at 1:00am until August 11th at 7:00am.

Flash flooding is expected due to excessive raining and runoff.

Turn Around. Don’t Drown.

Obituary - Keith Allen Nash

Keith Allen Nash, age 66, La Cygne, Kansas passed away Monday, July 21, 2025. He was born on January 12, 1959 in Kansas City, Kansas the son of George Keith and Mary Major Nash. He worked as a union carpenter. He raised many different varieties of pigeons, and enjoyed coon hunting, playing poker and fishing. He was preceded by his parents, a son, Scott Nash, and three siblings, Terry Nash, Denise Nash, and Wanda Marie Nash. Keith is survived by a son, Jarod Nash, a daughter, Beth Freeman, three brothers, David Nash, Jackie Nash and wife Angie, Jeremy Nash and wife Stacie, five sisters, Brenda Day, Alice Warren, Kathy Querry, and Amanda Nash, four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

A gathering to celebrate Keith's life will be held 3 pm Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Lucy's Bar and Grill. Memorial contributions are suggested to Millie's Might Foundation. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - Thomas Ross Stutzman

Thomas Ross Stutzman, 85, of Grandview, MO, formerly of Adrian, MO, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Butler Center for Rehabilitation. Funeral Service will be on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Victory Assembly of God in Adrian, Missouri, with a visitation starting at 10:00 AM. Interment will be held at Crescent Hill Cemetery following the service.

Services under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home.

Vernon County Deputies recover stolen vehicle

 On August 9th, 2025 at approximately 11:48 hrs. Deputies from the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle suspected of being stolen. The vehicle was reported stolen out of Lawrence, KS, on August 8th, 2025.

Deputies made contact with the male driver, who admitted to stealing the vehicle and traveling to Vernon County. The swift action taken by the deputies ensured that the stolen property was recovered and the individual responsible was held accountable.

The male suspect has been arrested and is currently in custody at the Vernon County Jail on an investigative hold. The case has been forwarded to the prosecutor’s office for formal charges.

The suspect's name will be released once formal charges are filed.

ALL SUSPECTS ARE INOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN THE COURT OF LAW.

Watch the tent raising for the circus coming September 5th!

 Seen here, the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming September 5th with two shows and one 'free bonus show' which is the raising of the circus tent earlier in the day. Starting around 8 am, crews will begin putting up the Big Top and the public is invited to come out the the Bates County Fairgrounds to see it all happen.

Tickets for the circus are available at several locations around Butler including the news-Review and Mid America Live office at 5 W. Dakota st.