Low teens tonight

 TEMPERATURES OVER THE NEXT 24+ hours:

A strong cold front moves overhead this afternoon.

Ahead of & along the front a few bands of mixed precipitation are possible through the day. See my previous post.

Low teens tonight, mid 20's for highs on Thursday.

-Greg@660weather

Obituary - James Dalman Russell

James Dalman Russell, 82, passed away at his home on Monday, December 1, 2025 in Nevada, MO. James was born June 8, 1943 in Nevada to John David and Rosa Jane (Brewer) Russell. He married Aletta Mae Carpenter on June 10, 1963 in Nevada and she preceded him in death on October 11, 2006.

James was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School in 1963. He worked at Nevada State Hospital nearly 40 years until his retirement in 2003. James was a longtime member of the Calvary Baptist Church. He was known to be an avid fisherman all of his life.

Survivors include five children: James L. Russell (Delores), Sheldon, Cynthia Bray (Ernie), Neodesha, KS, Caroline McCartney (Larry), Walker, Wesley Russell, Nevada, James E. Russell, California; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife Aletta, he was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, and four brothers.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Newton Burial Park in Nevada with Pastor Terry Mosher officiating. Friends may call now and until 9:00 a.m. on Friday at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Memorials are suggested in his name to the American Diabetes Association c/o Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Obituary - Ginger Michelle Hessling

Ginger Michelle Hessling age 58 of Pleasant Hill, Missouri departed this life Monday, December 1, 2025 at Lee's Summit Medical Center, Lee's Summit, Missouri. 

Cremation with a celebration of life service will be held at a later date. 

A complete obituary and service details will be posted once that information becomes available, courtesy Dickey Funeral Home.

Obituary - Peggy Joan Clum

Peggy Joan Clum, 89, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Raintree Village in Lee's Summit, MO.

Services are pending and a complete obituary will be posted when it is available, courtesy Atkinson Funeral Home.

Obituary - Stanley Lynn Trichel

Stanley Lynn Trichel, 70, of Archie, Missouri, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025 at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with the visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO.

A complete obituary will be posted when it is available.

Barn fire north of Adrian

The Adrian fire department has called for mutual aid regarding a barn on fire located at 15924 NE county road 133, northeast of Adrian. The structure is fully involved and additional units are on the way. Use caution if traveling through the area.

More details to be provided as they become available.

Discover Nature with MDC through Eagle Days

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites people to discover nature through Eagle Days events and by watching bald eagles around the state. 

From December through February, Missouri's winter eagle watching is spectacular. Because of Missouri’s big rivers, many lakes, and abundant wetlands, the Show-Me state is one of the leading lower 48 states for bald eagle viewing. Each fall, thousands of these great birds migrate south from their nesting range in Canada and the Great Lakes states to hunt in Missouri. Eagles take up residence wherever they find open water and plentiful food. More than 2,000 bald eagles are typically reported in Missouri during winter.

Enjoy MDC Eagle Days events

MDC hosts Eagle Days events around the state with some including live eagle programs, exhibits, activities, videos, and guides with spotting scopes. Some require registration. Get more information on MDC Eagle Days events at mdc.mo.gov/events/eagle-days.

Look for eagles on your own

Watch for eagles perched in large trees along the water's edge. Early in the morning, find them flying and fishing. Be sure to dress for winter weather and don't forget cameras and binoculars. Here are some hot spots around the state for winter eagle viewing:

• Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area on Route K southwest of Columbia,
• Lake of the Ozarks at Bagnell Dam Access east of Bagnell,
• Lock & Dam 20 in Canton,
• Lock & Dam 24 at Clarksville,
• Lock & Dam 25 east of Winfield,
• Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge south of Mound City,
• Mingo National Wildlife Refuge northwest of Puxico,
• Moses Eagle Park in Stella,
• Old Chain of Rocks Bridge south of I-270 off of Riverview Drive in St. Louis,
• Riverlands Environmental Demonstration Area east of West Alton,
• Schell-Osage Conservation Area north of El Dorado Springs,
• Smithville Lake north of Kansas City,
• Stockton Lake near Stockton,
• Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge south of Sumner,
• Table Rock Lake and Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery southwest of Branson, and
• Truman Reservoir west of Warsaw.

Learn more about bald eagles in Missouri

Visit the MDC online Field Guide at mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/bald-eagle. Download free publications on the Eagle Watch Program and Bald Eagles in Missouri at mdc.mo.gov/events/eagle-days.

Thank-you from the Bates County Sheriff's Office

 

We would like to take a moment and Thank the Community for the push to provide coats to our youth. Our coat drive had a goal of 100 winter coats for kids. With the final push by The Pantry Thrift Store, John Ramirez and our great Victim Advocate Donna Morris we were able to exceed our goal with 109 total coats.

All the Coats were distributed to the area schools so they can get them to the ones who need them the most. We appreciate our relationships with the school as we could not do it without them.