Briscoe Lodge fire being investigated as arson

Briscoe Lodge fire being investigated as arson.. 

Shortly before 8:30 p.m. on December 25th the Butler Fire Department, Butler Police Department and Adrian Fire Department responded to a fully engulfed structure fire at 702 Page Street in Butler.

When crews arrived on scene they found fire contained in a back room inside the Briscoe Lodge building in Douglas Park.

Due to the construction of the building, fire crews were unable to control the fire without losing the roof. The back door of the lodge had been kicked in and it is being investigated as  possible arson.

If anyone has any information on this incident please contact the Butler Police Department at 660-679-6131.

Chilly with chances for snow

Intermittent snow showers are likely today through tomorrow. Minor accumulations are possible, mainly on grassy surfaces as temps should mostly remain near or a couple degrees above freezing. 

Roads could become slick during times of sub-freezing temps or if snow rates are heavy enough to overcome the warmer concrete temperatures.

Another item to note is that it is possible that you could be driving in an area with no snow and good visibility, but then be impacted by a moderate snow shower that abruptly drops visibility. Be careful out there!

Structure fire in Butler

The Butler Fire Department along with Butler Police Department and Adrian Fire Department is on scene of a structure fire at 702 Page Street in Butler at this time. 

Reports are that the Briscoe Lodge Building at Douglas Park is on fire at this time. Mid America Live News will update at a later time. 

Drexel man arrested after police chase in Cass County

On December 24, Cass County Sheriff's Deputies assisted the Harrisonville Police Department with a vehicle pursuit. 

Deputies used a Grappler Police Bumper to stop the fleeing vehicle. Edward Bailey Jr. of Drexel, Missouri was taken into custody. 

He is charged with four felonies, including two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. He is being held in the Cass County Jail on a $25,000 cash only bond.

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Non injury accident last night in Rich Hill

On December 24th around 10:40 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bares County Sheriff's Deputies, Bates County EMS and Rich Hill Fire Department responded to 14th and Spruce Street in Rich Hill for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment.

Once emergency personnel got on scene they were able to get the vehicle stable and get the person out of the car without incident.

This was a non-injury accident, 6 firefighters and 2 trucks responded.

Light Snow Possible Early Tuesday

Light snowfall possible Monday night and Tuesday. Accumulations will be mainly under an inch. Major travel impacts are not expected.

Two from Arkansas escape injury in Bates County crash

On Sunday December 24th around 3:55 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident in the northbound lanes of I-49 near mile marker 127.2 in rural Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the northbound 2006 Chevrolet HHR driven by 23 year old John A. Long of Little Rock, Arkansas left the roadway and struck a guardrail.

John A. Long along with a passenger in his vehicle 22 year old Hailey L. Hudson Little Rock, Arkansas both sustained minor injuries and both refused medical treatment at the scene of the crash.

The vehicle was towed by Douty's Tow of Butler, Missouri.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230678026

Obituary - Barbara Ann Seabaugh

Barbara Ann (Allen) Seabaugh, age 75, of Raymore, Missouri passed away peacefully in her home on December 22, 2023, with her family by her side.

Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m. Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Fairview-Butcher Church in Osceola, Missouri with a visitation prior from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow the services in the Fairview-Butcher Cemetery, Osceola, Missouri.

Barbara was born on November 21, 1948, in Weaubleau, Missouri to Ezra and Irene Allen. They moved to Kansas City, MO where she attended the Center School District and worked at Fairyland Amusement Park. After graduation she worked as a dental assistant for Fred Moore DDS in Kansas City, MO for 25 years.

In 1986 she married her second husband Kenneth Seabaugh and moved to Raymore, Missouri where they have lived happily since.

Barbara was preceded in death by parents, Ezra and Irene Allen of Collins, Missouri.

She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Kenneth Seabaugh of the home; sister, Betty Roetto of Dunnegan, MO; daughters, Denise Barnes of Garden City, MO, Shellie Wolfenbarger of Blue Springs, MO, and Lisa Williams of Belton, MO; sons, Mike Todd of Port Charlotte, FL, and Troy Seabaugh of Belton, MO; ten grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fairview-Butcher Church & Cemetery Co Rd 87, Osceola, MO 64776.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278