Obituary - Elizabeth Martin Brubaker

Elizabeth Martin Brubaker, 89 of Rich Hill, Missouri passed away Monday, July 13, 2026 at her home in Rich Hill. Private funeral services will be held along with burial in Oakwood Mennonite Cemetery, Scottsville, Kentucky. Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

A complete obituary is pending at this time.

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Obituary - Justin Powell

Justin Powell, 51 of Cleveland, Missouri passed away July 8, 2026 at his home in Cleveland. Cremation, with services pending at the moment. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel (816-657-4400). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

A complete obituary is pending at this time.

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Some good advice from the Nevada police department

Summer is in full swing, and during the warmer months, we typically see an increase in thefts from automobiles, especially during the overnight hours. These crimes often occur when individuals locate unlocked vehicles that are quick and easy targets.

Items commonly stolen from vehicles include electronics such as laptops and tablets, firearms, purses, wallets, credit cards, and cash. The best way to prevent becoming a victim is to always lock your vehicle and keep valuables out of sight whenever possible.

If you choose to keep valuables inside your vehicle, we encourage you to record any serial numbers associated with those items and take photographs of them. Having this information readily available can be extremely helpful to law enforcement when investigating thefts and attempting to identify recovered property.

Serial numbers are especially important because law enforcement agencies can enter them into a nationwide database as stolen property. If an officer anywhere in the country encounters that item and runs the serial number, it will notify them that the property has been reported stolen. This greatly increases the chances of recovering the item and returning it to its rightful owner.

By taking these precautions, you can help protect your property and make it more difficult for criminals to target our community.

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How to pick the best peaches...

Think you're picking the best peaches? Most shoppers make this common mistake.

Watch to learn how to spot sweeter, more flavorful peaches before you add them to your cart.

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Bates County Memorial Hospital Names Betty Reinke, July Employee of the Month

Bates County Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce Betty Reinke as the July Employee of the Month

Betty is a purchasing assistant in the Materials Management/Purchasing Department.  Betty helps make sure the hospital is well supplied by assisting with purchasing healthcare supplies in a timely manner.  She joined BCMH 39 years ago, starting in the Laundry Department, eventually transitioning to the Housekeeping Department.  She has worked in her current department for 25 years.

Betty was nominated for always being punctual, friendly and going beyond her normal duties.  

“Betty is a model employee.  She is dependable, always willing to help and go out of her way,” her nominator states.  “Betty is always thinking of the patient first, making sure each and every department have their supplies.” 

BCMH is proud to recognize Betty for her hard work and dedication to our hospital. 

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Harrisonville PD seeks help in locating subject

The Harrisonville Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying the individual depicted here.

We would like to speak to them about a theft investigation from Walmart. This person was driving a gray Ram pickup.

If you have any information, please contact us at 816-380-8940 and request to speak with Officer Mayo.

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St. Clair county offender sentenced to 15 year for statutory rape of person less than 14 years of age

In August 2022 St. Clair County Deputies arrested Donavon Terry after an investigation was conducted for Statutory Rape.

On July 15, 2026, Donavon Terry pled guilty and sentenced to 15 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections for Statutory Rape 1st degree- person less than 14 years of age, and was sentenced to 60 days in the county jail for Endangering the Welfare of a child-2nd Degree and Knowingly tattoo, brand or body pierce a minor without written consent of minor’s parents.

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Vernon County Sheriff's stop motorcycle runner, additional charges expected

On July 16th, deputies with the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a blue motorcycle occupied by a single male rider wearing a helmet. The rider refused to stop, initiating a pursuit.

During the pursuit, the motorcycle traveled southbound on I-49 through the construction zone, where the rider passed multiple vehicles by driving on the shoulder of the roadway. Near the 101-mile marker, deputies observed the rider throw what appeared to be a handgun into the median.

The pursuit continued onto E Highway and several county roads, reaching speeds in excess of 100 MPH before entering Cedar County, Missouri. The pursuit came to an end when the rider crashed the motorcycle at a dead-end road in Cedar County. After the crash, the rider fled on foot but was apprehended a short time later by Vernon County deputies.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene and investigated the crash. The rider was transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the crash. After receiving medical treatment, he was released and booked into the Vernon County Jail on an active Vernon County warrant for Assault in the Third Degree and a Parole Violation warrant.

Deputies with the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by an officer from the Nevada Police Department, later located and recovered a loaded black handgun from the median near the 101-mile marker where it had been discarded during the pursuit.

Additional criminal charges will be submitted to the Vernon County Prosecutor’s Office. The suspect’s identity will be released after the formal charges have been filed.

Sheriff Buehler stated, “This incident is another reminder of how quickly a routine traffic stop can become a dangerous situation. Reckless decisions like fleeing at high speeds, especially through a construction zone while armed, put innocent motorists, first responders, and our deputies at serious risk. I’m extremely proud of the professionalism and teamwork displayed by everyone involved. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of our deputies and our partner agencies, a dangerous individual was safely taken into custody without any innocent people being injured.”

The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Nevada Police Department, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office, and the Vernon County Ambulance District for their assistance during this incident.

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