Accident involving a cow

Missouri State Highway Patrol was called out to a 1 vehicle accident around 11:45pm last night. This accident was on Highway 18 .10 of a mile West of OO Highway. The accident happend when the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Michelle K Thomas, 44 of Waynesville Missouri was traveling westbound and struck a cow that was in the roadway causing the vehicle to travel off the leftside of the roadway overcorrected then went off the right side of the roadway and struck a ditch. A juvenile passenger in the vehicle recieved minor injuries and refused treatment at the scene. The vehicle was driven from the scene and both involved was wearing seatbelts.

Holiday Weekend Forecast

Wet weather is possible for your holiday weekend, with on-and-off chances for showers and thunderstorms stretching from Friday night through Monday. Widespread severe weather isn't anticipated at this time, but this time of year, it's hard to rule out a little hail or a strong wind gust with any robust storms that develop. If you have outdoor plans, be sure to check the forecast first

Vernon County Inmates help clean up

A van load of inmates from the Vernon County Jail were taken to the Vernon County Fairgrounds today to paint and help clean up the grounds. Last week they was cleaning up highways.

JOHN DEERE UTILTIY VEHICLE THEFT IN IOLA, KS

The Iola, Kansas Police Department is currently investigating the theft of a camo in color, 2013 John Deere OXU 825i S4 UTV utility vehicle.   The theft occurred between Sunday May 19^th and Wednesday, May 22^nd, 2013.  The victim is O’Malley Equipment in Iola and this is the second such theft of equipment in the past 30 days.

 

IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE SEEN THIS PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, PLEASE CONTACT DETECTIVE DOUG CAMPBELL OF THE IOLA, KANSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 620-365-4960.

Stolen Construction Equipment from South KC

On 05-19-2013, a KENT F Series, KF 35 Qt, very large pneumatic hammer that attaches to heavy construction equipment like a track hoe was taken from Red Bridge and Hickman Mills in south Kansas City, Missouri.  The suspect was very familiar with construction equipment, as he was able to use a bulldozer to load the 8,000 pound piece of equipment onto the trailer and leave in about 45 minutes.

This piece of equipment is so large, it may just be used by the thief in his business or sold at a heavy equipment auction. If so, it may be stripped of its decals and repainted or disguised. ALWAYS be wary of any equipment that has been repainted, ESPECIALLY if it has been painted with a different color than the manufacturer, i.e. a green tractor that has been painted blue.

IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION IN REGARDS TO THIS THEFT, OR HAVE POSSIBLY SEEN THIS HAMMER, PLEASE CONTACT THE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI POLICE DEPARTMENT, SOUTH PATROL DIVISION AT 816-672-2825

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WHAT TO WEAR SALE

Bates and Vernon County Collectors with Rep. Randy Pike‏

While in Jefferson City, April 24, the county collectors of the 126th district, took time from their busy schedules to stop and visit with Rep. Randy Pike. 
Picture from Left to Right:
Phil Couch, Vernon County Collector; Rep. Randy Pike; and Jim Platt, Bates County Collector.

BHS Perfect Attendance Students‏

The following BUTLER HIGH SCHOOL student have had perfect attendance for the school year of 2012-2013:

7^th Grade – Alexandera Otter

8^th Grade – Mason Hayes, Bryce Magruder

9^th Grade – Dalton VanHorn

10^th Grade – Bryce Joslin, Hunter Thomas, Jonelle Tiona

11^th Grade – Timothy Crawford, Kayla Morris

12^th Grade – Taylor Brown, Tenghui Cai, Kelsey McGuire

Taylor Brown has only missed 1 day in her 4 years of high school.

These student will received a $50 Walmart gift card for their outstanding attendance.

Heritage Craft Event at Poplar Heights Farm‏

Heritage Crafts Highlight

Poplar Heights Summer Festival

     Woodcarver, blacksmith, broom maker, weavers, glass maker, all are joining other heritage crafters and demonstrators at the Poplar Heights Living History Farm’s Summer Festival  - June 8 & 9.  Take a wagon ride up to the 1880’s Seelinger Home for a tour and also visit the threshing and broom corn barns.  Listen to hammer dulcimer concerts and take in the Osage Vigilantes wild west show. Black powder guns from the 12^th century thru the Civil War will be on display including a 50mm black powder gattling gun along with swords, knives and other weapons of days gone by.

      The kids can pan for real gems at the new mining exhibit, dip candles, play old time games, milk Nadine the wooden cow, make rag dolls and more. When you get hungry you can eat trail grub from dutch oven cooking, have homemade ice cream, funnel cakes, fresh pork rinds, homemade root beer and cream soda and bar-b-q sandwiches with ‘tator shreds, turkey legs and kettle corn.  Join in the old fashioned taffy pull. 

     Over 2 miles of walking trails take you through the 640 acre farm and bring you back to visit the farm animals – chickens, horses, goats and Hannah, the dairy cow and the new Scottish Highland cattle.  There will be displays of antique farm equipment and steam engines.  Listen to the native American flutes and chat with the flint nappers.  You can also take a basket weaving class taught by members of the Missouri Basketweavers Guild (advance registration is required for class). There's something for everyone.  It's great family entertainment.  Kids are free and adults are just $4.00.

     The Poplar Heights Living History Farm is located northeast of Butler, Missouri.  From Butler go east on H Highway to UU Highway and follow the signs.  For more information see the website at www.poplarheightsfarm.org or call 660-424-9200.  There is plenty of free parking, buses are welcome and most facilities are handicapped accessible.  Step back to the 1890's on Saturday June 8 from 10:00 am -4:00 pm and on Sunday June 9 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.  Poplar Heights Farm is a charitable foundation and proceeds from the Summer Festival help fund their summer day camps for children.