Rain in the forecast the next few days

Here's the situation: A shortwave disturbance is rippling up over the area from the southwest. This began with cloud cover moving in last night, and will keep scattered showers in the forecast the next several days as the disturbance moves over the area and then out. Here's current radar with some light scattered showers, and I think these will slowly increase to scattered showers & thunderstorms this afternoon when instability is the greatest. Severe weather isn't in the cards with this round but a few rumbles of thunder etc. here and there shouldn't surprise you. The greatest chances of widespread rainfall are Friday daytime, and Saturday daytime. I think showers will move on out Sunday afternoon. Upper-level ridging moves in behind this disturbance, making next week look warm and dry again to start. -Greg@660weather


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Archie PD seeks public assistance

If you were at Hodges Park Tuesday night between 10:30 PM and 10:55 PM, or if you recognize these vehicles, please contact the Archie Police Department at 816-430-5242. We would like to speak with you regarding items that were left behind. Thank You.

Courtesy Archie Police Department

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Search for missing person in Bates county ends tragically

On May 25th at approximately 9:50 pm Bates County Dispatch received a call in reference to potential shots fired in the area of southeast of Rich Hill. Shortly after the initial call a second call came in stating there was a fire in the middle of a field where no one had authorization to be. Rich Hill Fire and Deputies were dispatched to the area and met with the original reporting person and located a vehicle on fire in the field.

The fire was extinguished, and an investigation was initiated to determine who drove the vehicle to that location and set it on fire. The owner of the vehicle was identified and contact was made with the registered owner's wife at their residence in Rich Hill. She stated he wasn't home and she did not know where he could be and was unaware of how the Jeep got to its destination.

In the early hours the next day, a missing person report was made and the male subject was entered into MULES. At daylight deputies with the Bates County Sheriff’s Office began to search the very large area for any signs of the registered owner. While a search was being conducted on the property, Detectives began working with the family and gaining information about the registered owner. A search of the immediate approximately 500 acres did not reveal any signs of the owner. The Sheriff’s Office newly formed water rescue team patrolled 7 miles of the Marais Des Cygnes River that ran adjacent to the property in question. Additional information was developed throughout the investigation and the fact that the male subject didn’t return home or have any contact with known associates, the decision was made to widen the search area and again return on the 27th.

At approximately 8am on May 27th, all available Deputy and Sheriff’s Posse Members assembled at the Sheriff’s Office warehouse. Approximately 28 individuals responded to the area to begin a slow methodical search of the approximate 1400 acres identified to be searched.

Deputies with the Mounted Patrol Unit teamed up with members of the Sheriff’s Posse Horses (personally owned) to search on horseback. The Posse Members also teamed up with Sheriff’s Deputies to search with UTVs and ATVs. The Sheriff’s Posse provided their newly purchased Search and Rescue UTV to assist. The Sheriff’s Office Drone Unit along with a highly trained drone operator with the Sheriff’s Posse utilized the drones (Posse member’s personal drone) to help search the large area.

At approximately 10:15 am search teams located what they thought was a person in a remote area of the search area. The Drones were directed to the location to confirm that it was a person and to identify any dangers in the area before they approached. The drones confirmed that the male was deceased and the search and rescue became a recovery operation. Members of the Bates County Coroner’s Office were called to the scene to begin a joint death investigation. There is no known threat or danger to the general public and it appears that this was a self-inflicted death.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the victim. This is not the outcome we hoped for but we are able to give the family some answers and bring their loved one home.” said Sheriff Anderson. “I want to say Thank You to the property owners and neighbors who worked with us in this search. I want to say a big Thank You to the men and women of the Volunteer Sheriff’s Posse for their assistance and using their own equipment to help supplement us when we need additional resources. A search of an area this size could not have been done by law enforcement as quickly or efficiently without the addition help from volunteers”

According to the International Association of Police Chief’s website “More than ever, volunteerism in the law enforcement arena has become a need and not a luxury. The financial return on investment of a volunteer program can be substantial, amounting to hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of value added to the agency each year.” This community is blessed to have people volunteer with the Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Service like the Fire Departments.

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City of Archie to offer UTV/golf cart inspections for permits

The City of Archie and the Archie Police Department will be hosting a UTV/Golf Cart Permit Inspection event. All vehicles needing permits will need to be inspected. Dog Registration services will also be available during the event. Please mark this date and time on your calendars.

The event will be held on Saturday, June 13th, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact City Hall or the Police Department.

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Driver uninjured in rollover near Rich Hill

On May 28, just after midnight, emergency services were dispatched to Southwest County Road 27 for a motor vehicle accident. Initial reports indicated an individual was trapped inside the vehicle. Upon arrival, emergency personnel confirmed the driver had self-extricated and no injuries were reported.

The responding agencies included the Rich Hill Fire Department, Bates County Sheriff's Office, Bates County EMS, and the Missouri Highway Patrol.

Courtesy Rich Hill Fire Department

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Reminder from Adrian Schools

Reminder to the community that the track remains closed to the public while maintenance work is being completed. We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation as we work to improve the facility and ensure it is safe for use.

Please do not enter the track area until an official reopening announcement is made. We’ll share updates as soon as the maintenance is finished.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Courtesy Adrian School District

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Obituary - York Jewell

York Franklin Jewell, 73, of Peculiar, MO, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on May 25, 2026, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Born on November 27, 1952, on Thanksgiving Day in Cedar Vale, KS, York was the son of Velma (Eggen) and Eugene Jewell. His early years were spent with his parents and brother, Calvin, in different communities, as his father was the Superintendent of schools in Shell City, Pilot Grove, Winona, and Lockwood, MO. Although he changed school districts several times, York still established deep roots and made life-long friendships everywhere he lived.

York graduated from Lockwood High School in 1971, and then attended Southwest Missouri State University for a year, before graduating from Missouri Southern in 1978. His college years were a period he often reminisced about, specifically his Kappa Alpha brothers and the time he spent listening to up and coming Rock n’ Roll bands while working at The Ranch in Galena, KS..

York began teaching in 1978 in Adrian, MO, where he taught and coached football and basketball for four years. It was in Adrian where he met his true love, Jeanne Howard; they were married on June 7, 1980, during one of the hottest days in Missouri history in an unairconditioned church. After their marriage, he taught in the Okmulgee, OK school district, for seven years. He was chosen by the state of Oklahoma to be among one of the first 30 educators to introduce technology education into schools. His time in Oklahoma was always special because that is where they welcomed their first child, Erin. The next ten years were some of his favorite, teaching welding, technology education and wood shop at Sherwood School District in Creighton, MO. During this time, York expanded his extracurricular duties to include coaching football and basketball, and started the school’s softball program. In addition to his expanding duties at school, he and Jeanne expanded their family, adding both a son, Brad, and daughter, Lauren. York ended his teaching career after 22 years at Raymore-Peculiar High School. Although he didn’t take on any additional coaching positions while at Ray-Pec, the extra time allowed him to coach his children in their favorite sports.

York had several passions in life, including sports, classic cars, music, and food; however, nothing could compare to the love and devotion he had for his family. Thousands of hours were spent in a gym, on a field, or near a court where the catchphrases, “Use the Backboard”, “You Betcha!”, and “The backboard is your friend” were often heard. These are phrases that are frequently repeated by his children and former athletes.

After retiring from teaching, York spent the last several years doing woodworking projects with his son-in-law, Bryan, gardening, watching birds, enjoying college basketball from his man-cave, cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, and also being anywhere that included his beloved grandchildren, Morgan, Noah, and Mason.

Everyone who came into contact with York immediately noticed his large stature; however, they soon recognized that his voice, personality, and heart were even bigger. He has been given several nicknames, including King Kong, Grizzly Adams, Gentle Giant, and Hagrid (York was mistaken for him during several Harry Potter movie premiers). However, his personality has most often been described as that of a teddy bear; he was generous, loving, funny, devoted, kind, and inclusive.

York was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Velma Jewell, bonus parents, Herb and Nila Howard, and brother-in-law, Phil Howard. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne; his children, Erin Burks (Bryan), Brad Jewell, and Lauren Jewell; and his precious grandchildren, Morgan, Noah, and Mason. He is also survived by his brother, Calvin (JoAn) Jewell; sisters-in-law, Jacque Howard and Kellie Howard; nephews David and Ryan Jewell, and nephews Logan, Landon, Grant, and Leven Howard. His surviving extended family includes a beloved aunt, a multitude of cousins, and friends who became family. Additionally, he leaves thousands of former students and athletes who will have lasting memories of the impact he had on their lives.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Peculiar United Methodist Church, Peculiar, Missouri.

Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Peculiar United Methodist Church, Peculiar, Missouri.

York was known to help others without ever expecting or accepting anything in return. In honor of his generous spirit and compassionate heart, the family kindly requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the York Jewell Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship will help support students pursuing their education who may simply need an extra hand up - a reflection of the same kindness and encouragement that York so freely gave to others. Donations can be mailed to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

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Phone upgrade BCMH clinics

At this time, Bates County Memorial Hospital is doing a phone upgrade at our Nursery Street and High Street Family Care Clinics in Butler.

During the transition period, callers may notice brief intermittent delays reaching clinic departments while the new system is activated.

These improvements are designed to strengthen communication capabilities and better serve our patients and community. If you are unable to reach the clinic immediately, please wait a few moments and try your call again. Thank you for your patience today.

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