Semi truck fire early this morning in Lamar

On June 7th around 4:00 a.m. the Lamar Fire Department along with Lamar Police Department were dispatched to a semi truck fire at Wal-Mart.

Three fire trucks and nine firefighters and was on scene for a couple hours getting the blaze under control. 

The cause of the fire was deemed to be electrical in nature and no injuries were reported.

 

Obituary - Mark Kevin Schuler

Mark Kevin Schuler, 66, Mound City, KS. passed away June 5, 2023, at his beloved Schuler Angus Farm residence.

Mark was born January 30, 1957, In Abilene, KS to Andrew J. Schuler Jr. “Andy” and Rosie (McLaughlin) Schuler.

Mark Graduated from Chapman High School in May 1975. Mark attended Colby Junior College and graduated in 1977 with an Associates of Arts Degree in Agriculture. Mark transferred to KSU and graduated in 1980 with a bachelor’s in agriculture economics.

After graduation Mark went to work at Wilson Foods, Inc. in Marshall, Missouri, as a livestock buyer where he met his beloved wife, Karen Samuels.

Mark and Karen wedded on August 25, 1984, and had three children, Jeremi, Matthew, and Dustin Schuler.

Mark had numerous hobbies that he got his children hooked on, restoring old tractors with Matt. It was important to him that they restored three of his dads’ oldest tractors and spent numerous hours together getting them done and back to working and new conditions. Mark got Dusty hooked on restoring old jeeps before the age of 16. Mark and Karen took annual vacations looking at old historical mansions and houses. Marks grandkids were his pride and joy.

Mark is proceeded in death by his parents Andy and Rosie Schuler, sister, Sharon Ann (Schuler) Henry.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Schuler, three children, Jeremi Howell (Brett), Matt Schuler (Mindy), and Dusty Schuler (Ashton). Five Grandchildren, Easton Brooks, Brady Brooks, Ladd Schuler, CT Schuler, and Spencer Schuler. Siblings, AJ Schuler III (Daretia), Steve Schuler (Sally), Frank Henry, Kent Schuler (Mary), Janice Stover (Tad), Julie Katz (Jeff), and Joan Schuler.

Funeral service will be 10 am Friday, June 9, 2023 at the Mound City Christian Church. Burial will be in the Woodland Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Thursday, June 8 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Mark Schuler Scholarship Fund. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Bates County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo Fun Shows!

Come out TONIGHT June 7th! Tell your friends and spread the word, whether you’re riding or watching! Admission is free to watch and the concession stand will be open for dinner!

If you are participating, please bring your own horse to ride

Collins man convicted of receiving child pornography

(St. Clair County Mo) - A judge convicted a Collins, Mo., man, who is a registered sex offender, for receiving child pornography on his cell phone.

Billy Puckett, 39, was found guilty of one count of receiving child pornography following a bench trial before U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool on Monday, June 5. Puckett has been detained in federal custody without bail since his arrest on the federal indictment.

Puckett has two prior felony convictions for statutory rape and a prior felony conviction for statutory sodomy.

A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of Highway 13 and East 316 Road in Bolivar, Mo., on Aug. 28, 2020. The trooper, who learned that Puckett was a registered sex offender, searched Puckett’s vehicle and found a cell phone plugged into a cigarette lighter. 

When the phone’s screen activated, the trooper noticed Puckett had Facebook and Snapchat applications on the phone, which were not authorized due to Puckett’s status as a registered sex offender. The trooper seized Puckett’s phone, on which he located multiple images of child pornography, and Puckett was arrested.

Investigators conducted a forensic examination of Puckett’s phone and found hundreds of images of child pornography.

Under federal statutes, Puckett is subject to a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in federal prison without parole, up to a sentence of 40 years in federal prison without parole. 

The maximum statutory sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes, as the sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the court based on the advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors. 

A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney James J. Kelleher. It was investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Courtesy of U.S. Attorney's Office of the Western District of Missouri

Obituary - Douglas David Roda

Douglas David Roda, age 62, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away June 5, 2023 at his home. He was born on September 29, 1960 to Richard and Peggy Roda in Trenton, Missouri.

He graduated from Wamego High School in Wamego, Kansas, Class of 1978. After high school he would attend Kansas State University.

He became avid music concert goer which stemmed from his first job in the music industry where he had the opportunity to go see all the great bands live in concert such as Pearl Jam, Van Halen and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

He later moved back to Kansas City where he would work for Gas Service Co. later known as Spire, until he retired in 2019.

He would later move to his lake home in Warsaw, Missouri.

He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Roda.

He is survived by his mother, Peggy Roda of Springfield, Missouri, one sister, Cynthia Cole of Springfield, Missouri, two nieces, Lesley Marshall and her husband Chris of Jefferson City, Missouri and Katie Nichols and her husband Brian of Ozark, Missouri, 3 great nieces, Ryley, Vivian and Harriet, one great nephew, Jaxon, his beloved dog Gabe, other relatives and friends.

Private services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sedalia Animal Shelter c/o Reser Funeral Home, P.O. Box 910, Warsaw, Missouri 65355.

One dead after drowning in YMCA Pool in Pittsburg Kansas

On Tuesday morning, June 6, 2023, at approximately 7:50 AM, law enforcement officers from the Pittsburg Police Department, as well as first responders from the Pittsburg Fire Department and Crawford County EMS, were dispatched to the Pittsburg YMCA, located at 1100 N. Miles Ave., in Pittsburg, in reference to a report of an unresponsive adult male being located in the facility’s pool.

YMCA personnel had already begun resuscitation efforts when first responders arrived. The patient was transported to the emergency department at Ascension Via Christi Hospital for treatment. The patient was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.

This incident is under investigation at this time. There are no apparent indications of foul play.
The identity of the decedent will be revealed after next of kin have been notified.

Anyone having information related to this incident is urged to contact the Pittsburg Police Department at (620) 231-1700, or at our automated tip line, (620) 231-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous.

Traffic Alert:Trash truck fire north of Archie

Several emergency crews are on scene of a trash truck fire in the northbound lanes of I-49 just north of Archie at this time. 

Please slow down and use caution if you must travel in this area! No one is said to be injured in this fire! 

Obituary - Austin Nathaniel Weymuth

Austin Nathaniel Weymuth was born on June 27, 2004 to Steven Weymuth and Trisha Carter in Shenandoah, Texas.

Austin attended Roscoe C-1 School through the eighth grade and then went to Osceola High School. He was not good with school and left early to work full time doing concrete temporarily. 

He was a jack of all trades from a very young age, he did everything from chopping and stacking wood, cutting and laying tile, building chicken barns for a couple summers, and working on anything that had a motor or wheels. He had a passion for building things even if they didn’t make any sense.

Austin was the light in a dark spot no matter what was going on in life he could make everything shine with just one little smirk or prank. He was a loyal friend, a protective big brother, a loving son, a devoted grandson, a caring nephew and absolutely a light to every person he ever met.

Austin may not have lived a life with normal limits, but he lived everyday to it’s fullest potential. He was an “outside the box” thinker because for Austin there was no box. If he thought about an idea long enough he could build or fix it.

Austin was preceded in death by his great grandmother Bonnie and his grandfather Gary.

He is survived by his mother, Trisha and step father Mike, father Steven, grandparents, Vickie, Willis, and Jeanne, sisters, Bella and Airianna as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Visitation
Friday, June 9, 2023
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel

Service
Friday, June 9, 2023
2:00 PM
Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel

Final Disposition
Cremation