Obituary - John Andrade

John Andrade, age 79, of Kansas City, MO. Passed away on July 15, 2017 in Nevada Mo.

John was born August 15th. 1938, in Mitchell, NE but lived most of his life in Kansas City, Mo where he married the late, Ylaria Morales. Together they had five boys. John Jr., Martin, Barney, Paul, and Jesse. Later he added 2 beautiful daughters, Teresa and Myranda.

Survivors include wife Mary Collins Andrade; his seven children; 26 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Frank, Richard, and Mike; and 3 sisters, Carmen, Rosey, and Dottie. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Manuel, Jesse, and Tony Andrade.

Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine at 901 Avenida Cesar and Chavez in Kansas City, Mo.

Welcome to Shelter Insurance

Shelter Insurance of Butler is excited to welcome our newest Shelter Team Member Lacy Perrymann!! Lacy has 3 years of insurance experience and knowledge and is licensed with the State of Missouri and the State of Kansas. With a warm smile she will be here to assist you with exceptional customer service!!!

Vehicle Fire This Morning In Butler

On Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 7:17 a.m. the Butler Fire Department was dispatched to 713 Hillcrest street for a reported vehicle fire. 

Units arrived on scene and found fire coming from the engine compartment. 

The fire was extinguished without further damage to other property. There were no injuries.

Obituary - Virginia Elizabeth (Brown) Wallace

Virginia Elizabeth (Brown) Wallace

Virginia Elizabeth (Brown) Wallace, beloved sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on July 17, 2017, in Warrensburg, Missouri.   Virginia, or “Ginny,” as she was known to many, was born on March 1, 1933, to Henry Wallace Brown and Hazel Glenn (Moss) Brown, near Versailles, in Morgan County, Missouri.  She married the love of her life, Wayne Sherman Wallace, on June 17, 1956, in Clinton, Missouri, where they lived for over 50 years. They celebrated 61 years together last month. Virginia was preceded in death by both parents and a great-granddaughter, Stella Nimmer.

Virginia is survived by her loving husband, Wayne, of the home in Warrensburg; one brother, John Henry Brown and wife Margaret Ann of Leawood, Kansas; one sister-in-law Waneta Smith of Clinton; one daughter, Carole Nimmer and husband Don of Warrensburg; one son, Christopher Wallace and wife Debora Ann Vickers Wallace of Lee’s Summit; seven grandchildren, Timothy Nimmer and wife Tracy of Castle Rock, Colorado, Angela Noland and husband Erek of Kearney, Missouri, Natalie Nimmer of Honolulu, Hawaii, Michael and Elizabeth Nimmer of Warrensburg, Raleigh and Clara Wallace of Lee’s Summit; and four great-grandchildren, Luke and Grant Noland and Siena and Jackson Nimmer, as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Virginia was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Warrensburg, and had also belonged to the Allen Street Baptist and First Baptist churches of Clinton for many years. She enjoyed participating in Bible and book study groups, taught Sunday School and tutored young children.  She worked as a bookkeeper for many years starting at Clearfield Cheese Company and the family business, Dunning Furniture Store.  She held a real estate license, and most recently, worked as a tax preparer for H&R Block in Clinton. Virginia was a wonderful cook.  She loved to read and displayed her artistic talents sewing, painting and gardening.  Her grandkids were her pride and joy, and she was a constant supporter at their athletic, scholastic and musical activities.  Her true gift was constantly making lemons out of lemonade and being a friend to all who met her.

The family will receive visitors on Friday, July 21, at noon at the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri, followed by a celebration of life service at 1:00PM, and burial in Englewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Condolences and fond memories may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Part time job in Butler

The Butler Police Department has a part time dispatch position with a guaranteed 12 hours a week. Must be willing to work evenings, nights, and holidays. 

Must be able to pass criminal background check and drug screen.

Obituary - Margaret Dawson Tidwell

Margaret Dawson Tidwell 99 of Plattsburg, Missouri formerly of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life on Monday, July 17, 2017 at Nick's Health Care, Plattsburg, Missouri.

A graveside service will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 24, 2017 at Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, Missouri. Family will receive friends on Monday, July 24, 2017 from 9:30 until 10:00 a.m. at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

A complete obituary will be posted when that information becomes available.

2017 Linn County Kansas Fair

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Drunk Driver strikes Missouri State Highway Patrol car in St. Clair County

A driver is hospitalized with serious injuries after a drunk driving crash involving a Missouri Highway Patrol trooper's patrol car.

The crash happened in St. Clair County on U.S. 54 in Collins Friday night. Investigators say the driver smashed into the back of the trooper's car. The driver of the car was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. 

The Missouri Highway Patrol's Troop D tweeted the picture of the trooper's car Monday on Twitter as reminder to not drink and drive.

Woman charged with Felony 2nd Degree Rape in St. Clair County

Jayme Boyd

On July 14, Jayme Boyd, 24, Bolivar, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging her with an unclassified felony statutory rape-second degree. The warrant was issued on July 12 and bond is set at $25,000 cash only.

The charge stems from an incident on July 1, 2015. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation started on June 7 when a deputy was contacted by a Missouri Department of Children’s Division worker in reference to a possible statutory rape case involving a juvenile and Boyd. An interview was conducted and the victim noted Boyd was a family friend. 

At the time of the alleged incident Boyd was 23 years old and the victim was 15 years old. The victim stated the sexual relationship with Boyd lasted a couple of months.

Miami R-1 Enrollment Schedule

Miami R-1 Enrollment Schedule
Date: August 7th & 8th
New Students PK-12
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. & 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Date: Monday, August 7th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Seniors
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Juniors
Date: Tuesday, August 8th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Sophomores
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Freshmen
Date: Wednesday, August 9th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 8th graders
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 7th Graders
Elementary PK-6 may enroll on any of
these days.
If you have children in various grades, you may
enroll them all at the same time.

Bates County Coroner Activity Report 7/1-7/15-2017

Activity Report for the period July 1-15, 2017:

· 2 Nursing Home/Hospice type deaths were reported for the period. None required further investigation.

· On 7/4/2017 the Coroner was called to a residence on West Grove St. in Butler. Mikeral A. Carter was pronounced by Coroner Greg D. Mullinax at 1434; no further information shall be released at this time.

· On 7/13/2017, the Bates County Coroner assisted with the Bates County Office of Emergency Management’s Disaster Preparedness exercise at the Bates County Fairgrounds from 8am until noon.



Courtesy of Bates County Coroner Greg D. Mullinax

Children's Health & Safety Fair in Adrian

Part Time Job In Butler

Pantry Thrift Store/Community Food Pantry has an opening for a part-time employee.

Approximately 9 hours per week. 3 hours each on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.

Job Requirements:
· Dependable
· Trustworthy
· Positive Attitude
· Ability to lift 30-50 pounds routinely

Job Duties:
· Sorting incoming donations in our donation building
· Assisting donors/purchasers with unloading/loading heavy items
· Moving/storing heavy bags of clothing/holiday items in to and out of storage as needed

· Emptying trash cans/sweeping and other misc. duties

· Apply in person at Pantry Thrift Store, 901 S Outer Rd, Butler (10am-5pm) Mon-Sat 660-679-3951

Obituary - Eva Leah Adams

Eva's wishes were to be cremated with no public services. Arrangement by the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Heartland Hospice. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com. 

Eva Leah Adams, age 76 of Amsterdam, Missouri died Monday, July 17, 2017 at KU Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. She was born March 3, 1941 to John Preston and Artie Mae Bailey Thompson. 

Eva is survived by her husband, Jerry Adams of Amsterdam, Missouri; a daughter, Anita Kersher and husband Rick of Amsterdam, Missouri; four stepsons, Darrell Adams and wife Sandra of Independence, Missouri, Curtis Adams and wife Tina of Carthage, Mississippi, Carson Adams and wife Kellia of Charleston, South Carolina, Loren Adams and wife Carrie of Charleston, South Carolina; three brothers, A.C., Ricky and Gary Thompson all of Talhlequah, Oklahoma; two sisters, Mary Sue of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Cressie Campbell of Tahlequah, Oklahoma; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Jesse and Everett Thompson; and one sister.

Updated Obituary - John J. Barrett

John J. Barrett

A celebration of life for John James Barrett will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 21, 2017 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Ron Dunlap officiating. There is no visitation. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com. 

John James Barrett, age 21 of Cincinnati, Ohio (formerly of Amoret, Missouri) died Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in Cincinnati. He was born February 20, 1996 to John and Karla Barrett in Nevada, Missouri.

John is survived by his parents, John and Karla Barrett of Amoret, Missouri; a brother, Shantez Smith of Amoret, Missouri; a sister, Sabrina Barrett of Amoret, Missouri; and maternal grandparents, Calvin and Virginia Smith of Sheldon, Missouri.

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Tai Chi Tuesdays in Butler

Tai Chi Tuesdays continues tonight at 7:00 pm in Robertson Hall... $5 per class... Instructor is Dr. James (Rusty) Womelduf. Looking forward to "gathering chi, commencement, repulse monkey, grasping the bird's tail, "and other interesting moves! :)

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Excessive Heat Warning Wednesday Through Saturday

After a marginally hot day on Tuesday (HI 95-100), heat indices will rise to between 105 and 110 degrees Wednesday through Saturday across the entire region. 

Confidence in the extreme heat lasting from Wed-Sat is highest along and south of HWY 36. Areas north of HWY 36 will have HI values 105 to 110 Wednesday through Friday, but Saturday could see some storms and clouds, which may keep conditions slightly cooler. 

Air quality will be compromised all week due to the warm conditions. Watch those pets and keep them cool.

From the desk of Bates County Southern Commissioner Larry Hacker

"Four Rivers" listing in the current Missouri Tourism publication ties it to Rich Hill ... which it should. This facility is a silent promoter for bringing good revenue to Rich Hill and southern Bates County as many who frequent it are from out of the area, and out of state. They stay at our motels, buy gas and food in our county, and are occasional buyers of property here.

Never miss an opportunity to talk up Bates County and what we offer! You never know when that person will brings jobs and other good things to our county!

Butler Saddle Club Ranch Rodeo

Kansas man arrested on Barton County Warrants

Devin Vail

On July 14, Devin Vail, 21, Girard, Kansas, was arrested in St. Clair County on a Barton County warrant charging him with class A felony robbery-first degree, class A felony assault first degree, and unclassified felony armed criminal action. 

The warrant was issued on July 12 and bond is set at $250,000 cash or surety. 

The charges stem from a Barton County Sheriff’s Office investigation on July 9.

Obituary - Arnold L. Ayers

Arnold L. Ayers

Arnold L. Ayers, age 52, of Blue Mound, Kansas, passed away at his home on July 15, 2017. Arnold was born November 6, 1964 in Garnett, Kansas, the son of Jerilyn (Cannon) and Roger Ayers. He is survived by father Roger Ayers of Blue Mound, Kansas, mother and stepfather, Jerilyn and Tom Cannon of Iola, Kansas, a brother Terry of Blue Mound, Kansas, sister Melissa Cannon-Smith and husband Kent of Prairie Village, Kansas. 

Nieces include Diana Throckmorton and husband Tyler of Lees Summit, Missouri, Julia Ayers of La Harpe, Kansas and Stella Cannon-Smith of Prairie Village, Kansas and many aunts and uncles. Arnold attended elementary schools in Blue Mound and Iola, he graduates from Sylvan-Grove High School in 1983, where he played football. Arnold was self-employed. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed his cats.

A graveside service will be held at 10 am, Saturday, July 22, 2017 at the Curry Cemetery in Mound City, Kansas. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.schneiderfunerals.com

Obituary - Danny Fred Martens

Danny Fred Martens

Danny Fred Martens, age 68, of Raymore, Missouri passed away at his home on July 16, 2017. Private family services will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Red Cross, or Wayside Waifs.

Dan was born August 30, 1948 in South Bend, Indiana. He was the son of William and Audree (Hasinfelt) Martens. On March 2, 1974, Dan was united in marriage to Marilyn “Sue” Allen, and together they were blessed with two children, William and Tami.

Dan proudly served his country in the Army, and lovingly supported his family as a programmer for the Kansas City Southern Railroad for thirty years. Dan was a classic car enthusiast who restored a 1970 Corvette convertible. He resided in Peculiar, Missouri for thirty years, where enjoyed “puttering around” on his tractors and relaxing by the pond. He loved his family and he will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Audree Martens. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sue Martens; his son, William Martens and wife, Anne; daughter, Tami Cook and husband, Michael; and grandson, Marten Michael Cook; along with his beloved grandpuppies, Molly, Macy, and Gretchen.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Pleasanton teen injured in Bates County crash

On 07/17/17 the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident on SW County Road 13007 at SW County Road 5508 in rural Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1994 Mazda Protege driven by 17 year old Daniels J. Gaston of Pleasanton, Kansas traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a utility pole.

Mr. Gaston sustained moderate injuries in this accident and he was transported by private vehicle to Mercy Hospital in Ft. Scott Kansas.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by a private tow.


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From Butler Music

Butler Music has moved to a new location on 2205 291 Highway in Harrisonville, Missouri and we are looking for several people to fill positions in the new store for different starting dates. Here are some of the positions we have available:

1 - person full time - Starting late June to early July -- Shipping department. Position is for shipping and receiving several items on a daily basis. Winning applicant must be detail oriented , able to handle neatly packing up to 100 orders a day without mistakes, able to learn on the job, have decent reading skills, and winning applicant should have at least a passing knowledge of musical instruments. Very little weekend work, time & 1/2 for overtime, paid vacation/sick time, paid holidays. $10.00 per hour to start.

2- people full time - Starting early to late July - Music store shift leader. The person in this position would need an extensive background in sales, customer service, musical instruments and musical instrument sales, and handling of employees. This person would be in charge of the retail sales floor during their shift, including overseeing all part time employees working the shift, making sure all phones get answered, making sure all customers get taken care of, handling any questions, plus handling openings and closings on weekend shifts and closings on weekday shifts. Average hours are 40-45 hours a week and starting pay is $12.00 per hour, plus commission on all sales you ring up, plus a commission on all sales rung up by all part timers on your shift, plus a commission on all setups, string change or tech work done by you during your shift, plus a bonus based on profitability. This position does have evening and weekend hours but there will be two shift leaders working separate shifts so you will not be working every weekend. Plus, there are paid holidays, paid vacation/sick time and a possible year end bonus as well as generous employee merchandise discounts.

3-5 - persons part time - Starting late July -- Music store retail sales. Qualified applicant must play music well, guitar or other stringed instruments preferred, and must have good general music knowledge. We are looking for go-getters with lots of music knowledge, hopefully people who are in bands or play on a regular basis . Starting pay per hour is only $8.00 but we have a creative commission and bonus program on top of that , that would allow the right person to make pretty good part time money . Plus, we will work with your gig schedule and we have generous employee discounts on gear and accessories for all employees and it is a fun to work in atmosphere. Another plus is that if you are qualified enough to do string changes and minor tech work , we will pay you extra for that type of work and train you to do additional guitar setup and tech work which pays additional money down the road.

You can email or call to arrange an application or interview. Or you can just stop by our store location at 2205 N State Route 291, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701. Our retail store is not fully open, however we are here 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday-Friday while setting the store up.

Obituary - Ryan Prince

Ryan A. Prince, 34, Pleasant Hill, Missouri, died Saturday, July 15, 2017 while riding his motorcycle in Lee's Summit, Missouri. The visitation will be 5:00-6:30pm Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. The funeral service will follow at 6:30pm.

Ryan was born January 11, 1983 in Kansas City, Missouri to Ashley S. and Sherry (Walsworth) Prince. He grew up in Adrian, Missouri and was a 2001 graduate of Adrian High School. On May 30, 2015 he was married to Nicole Stoneman. He was an auto mechanic; recently he had been working at Outlaw Harley Davidson in Blue Springs, Missouri.

Ryan was preceded in death by his father, Ashley. He is survived by his wife, Nicole of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; two daughters Cameron Prince and Carson Prince of the home; stepson, Caden Stamper of the home; mother Sherry and stepdad, Rod Newkirk of Adrian, Missouri; two brothers, Robby Newkirk of Adrian, Missouri and Rod Newkirk II of Raymore, Missouri; two sisters, Angie Reed of Sarasota, Florida and Tracy Dodd of Cameron, Missouri; Paternal grandparents Jack and Christine Prince of Nebo, North Carolina.

Job Opening In Butler and Rich Hill

Job Opening - Magic Years in RH and Butler: Accepting applications for part/full time daycare assistants beginning in August. Must be 18+, pass a background screening and of course LOVE kids! Willing to travel between locations when needed is a plus! CPR/First Aid/AED and other training is required upon hiring. 

For more information, call/text (660)464-0262 for RH and (660)679-1123 for Butler or stop by any location between 7:30-5:00 Monday-Friday.

Eldorado Springs man arrested in Cedar County

On 7/17/17 around 11:36pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cedar County arrested 22 year old Robert J. Halcon of Eldorado Springs, Missouri.

Mr. Halcon was arrested for 1.) Misdemanor Vernon County Sheriff's Office Warrant (Shoplifting) 2.) Driving while revoked 3.) Failure to register a motor vehicle 4.) No Insurance 5.) Failure to wear a seat belt.

He was booked into the Cedar County Jail in Stockton and he is listed as bondable.

Two vehicle accident in rural Bates County

The Adrian Fire Department along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies are in route to a two vehicle accident at the intersection of County Road 14004 NE County Road 9003 in rural Bates County which is off of TT Highway east of Adrian.

We are unsure of injuries at this time.

Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available to us.

Obituary - Vivian Ann Weil

Vivian Ann Weil

Vivian Ann Weil (who preferred to be called Ann), the widow of Charles Gwinton Weil, died Saturday, July 15th at Morningside of Nevada Assisted Living at the age of 93. With an air of southern grace, she possessed elegance, beauty, fashion, and a special allure of kindheartedness and was beloved by many and befriended many throughout her life. She was the loving rock for her husband Charles always providing a clean house, a home cooked meal, and a shoulder to lean on. Ann always had a smile, a kind word of encouragement, advice, wisdom, and lived by the mantra, “If you don’t have anything kind to say, don’t say anything,” which served her, and all those in her life well. She softened hurts, mediated quarrels, and won the hearts of more than she ever realized. Ann loved the 24 years she lived in Nevada, making many good friends along the way.

Ann was the seventh of eight children, from Amory, Mississippi, descendants of Richard Stockton, who was among the 56 that signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Her father, William Aden (Hezzie) Stockton was a successful building contractor and enjoyed and loved his large family with his wife, Mary Ann Bucy Stockton. Ann’s greatest loves were family, friends, playing bridge, the Nevada Garden Club, animals of all types, roses, poppies, and elegance in all things visual.

She is survived by her son Charles Gwinten Weil, Jr. and wife Martha; daughter Mary Ann Barnett and husband Gary, granddaughter Courtney and grandson Clayton (and their six collective great grandchildren); daughter Cindy Jo Foursha and her husband Sam, grandson Andrew and granddaughter Leslie; son William Stockton Weil and wife Amy, granddaughter Alexandria; daughter Laura Melissa Jones and husband Jonathan, and grandson Robert.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Morningside of Nevada and the nurses at Heartland Hospice of Butler, for their compassion, love, and kindness provided to Ann and her family.

The family is planning a celebration of Ann’s life later this summer for her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society or Heartland Hospice of Butler.




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Nevada man arrested for distribution of meth

Jason R. Reynolds

In the late night hours of Sunday July 16th Nevada Police conducted an undercover operation in an effort to combat the distribution of illegal drugs in our community.

Officers had obtained information that a known male subject was suspected to be involved in the distribution of methamphetamine. 

During the operation, a plain clothed detective contacted the known male subject in a parking lot in the 400 block of North Osage Blvd.

Through the course of their investigation, officers located and seized suspected methamphetamine packaged for distribution and related drug paraphernalia.

The male subject was taken into custody and transported to the Vernon County Jail for holding.

The suspect taken into custody by Nevada Police has been identified as Jason R. Reynolds, age 37 of Nevada.

On Monday, July 17, 2017 the Vernon County Associate Court filed the following charges against Reynolds;

Delivery of Controlled Substance, Felony C

Reynolds is being held in the Vernon County Jail in lieu of a $25,000 cash only bond.

Citizens are encouraged to contact the police if they have any information that would be helpful to combat crime.

For questions regarding crime prevention techniques or to start a Neighborhood Watch Program, contact the Nevada Police Department at (417) 448-5100.

To report criminal activities call 911 or us the Tip Hotline (417) 448-5117.

Any and all information will be kept confidential.

Updated Obituary - Vernon N. West

Vernon N. West

Vernon N. West, 77, of Garden City, Missouri departed this life on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at his home near Garden City surrounded by love and family.

He is survived by his wife, Mary West of the home; three sons, Vernon Ray West and wife Janet, Belton, Missouri, Mike West and wife Linda, Deepwater, Missouri and Kenneth West, Kansas City, Missouri; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren and 1 on the way; a brother, Charles West, Englewood, Colorado; two sisters, Jeannette Couch, Belton, Missouri and Flo Humo, Kansas City, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 20, 2017 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri with burial in the Byler Cemetery near Creighton, Missouri.

Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at the funeral home.

Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Heartland Hospice.

Charges Pending on arrest made in Merwin Church Parking Lot

On July 16th a Deputy was conducting area checks when he observed a Dodge Durango parked in Merwin Church’s parking lot at 2300 hours. 

The Deputy made contact with the driver and the passenger of the vehicle. The Deputy conducted a search of the vehicle and located a baggie that had a white crystal substance that field tested positive for methamphetamine. 

Both the driver and the passenger of the vehicle were put on 24 hour investigative holds. Charges are pending at this time.

From the desk of Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler

Vicky Hartzler 

I'm pleased Gov. Eric Greitens has announced the state of Missouri will create a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program to combat the terrible problem of drug abuse in our state.

Earlier this year, I held a "Drug Free Missouri" tour in my district discussing the dangers of drug abuse with students. I have long called for PDMPs. This is not just another political issue. At stake are the futures of our students, the safety of our communities, and the lives of the ones we love most.

The PDMP is a common-sense solution that empowers states to prevent the abuse of prescription drugs and keeps our communities and children safe. I am pleased the state of Missouri has joined every other state in the country so we can redouble our efforts against drug abuse.

From the Desk of Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler

Have you seen this man?

Here is the piece of fecal matter that was trying to break into K&M repair in Harrisonville on July 14th around 5:40pm and probably has been the some one trying to break into other shops around the gaslight plaza. 

If you see him turn him tell the police, maybe they will do something about him and all the others around town.

Updated Obituary -Kathleen "Kathy" Nash

Kathleen "Kathy" Nash

Kathleen "Kathy" Nash, 78, of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life on Saturday, July 15, 2017 surrounded by love and family at her home near Harrisonville.

She is survived by her husband Jerry Nash of the home; 7 children, Pam Nash Osborn and husband Steve, Greg Nash and wife Marcia, Becky Nash Anderson and husband Jr., Carla Nash Norman and husband Bruce, James Nash all of Harrisonville, Missouri, Tim Nash and wife Bonnie, Peculiar, Missouri, and Paul Nash and wife Stephanie, Harrisonville, Missouri; 21 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Naida Hayden, Ava, Missouri and Faith Haskins, Thornfield, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.

Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Serenity Care Hospice, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Visitation Thursday, Jul 20, 2017
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Church On The Rock
5110 S. Brookhart Dr.
Harrisonville, Missouri 64701

Funeral Service Thursday, Jul 20, 2017
10:00 AM
Church On The Rock
5110 S. Brookhart Dr.
Harrisonville, Missouri 64701

Obituary - John James Barrett

A celebration of life for John James Barrett will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 21, 2017 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Ron Dunlap officiating. There is no visitation. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

John James Barrett, age 21 of Amoret, Missouri died Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born February 20, 1996 to John and Karla Barrett in Nevada, Missouri.

John is survived by his parents, John and Karla Barrett of Amoret, Missouri; a brother, Shantez Smith of Amoret, Missouri; a sister, Sabrina Barrett of Amoret, Missouri; and maternal grandparents, Calvin and Virginia Smith of Sheldon, Missouri.

Bates County Sheriff’s Office renegotiated the inmate housing contract with the United States Marshal Service

On 7/13/17 the Bates County Sheriff’s Office announces that it has renegotiated the inmate housing contract with the United States Marshal Service. 

The Sheriff and his administrative staff have worked diligently over the last several weeks with a consulting firm and the Marshal Service during the negotiations to ensure the best possible rate and conditions in the contract. 

Bates County has actively held a contract with the Marshals Service since the construction of the Bates County Law Enforcement Center in 2003. One of the major changes in the new contract allows for a higher daily per diem rate per detainee based off current and projected future expenses. The contract allows this new per diem rate to be set for 48 months at which point the Sheriff’s Office can renegotiate the rate again based off expenditures at that time.

“This is exciting news for the Sheriff’s Office and Citizens of Bates County. Not only did this contract create new jobs in 2003 but it also brought much need revenue into the county. That revenue allows for the Sheriff’s Office to supply much needed state of the art, equipment for our deputies and jailers to do the job that the citizens expect.” Says Sheriff Anderson. “Most importantly this contract has helped ease the financial burden on the citizens to fund law enforcement functions of the Sheriff’s Office in the past and now in the future.”

In 1988 the Citizens recognized the need for a funding source for law enforcement and passed a half cent sales tax to fund county law enforcement. That tax goes into the County Law Enforcement Fund that funds multiple offices to include the Prosecutors Office, Juvenile Office, Coroner’s Office and the Sheriff’s Office. “That local tax generates approximately $600,000 a year, so through contracts like this one, we are able to supplement the operations of the Sheriff’s Office thus being one of the few counties that have not asked for a tax increase for the operational needs of law enforcement since 1988.” Says Sheriff Anderson. “In the budget year 2016 the Sheriff’s Office only received approximately 7% of its total budget from the County Half Cent Law Enforcement Sales Tax. The rest of our budget was generated through housing contracts and services provided by the Sheriff’s Office.”

“When I took Office on January 1, 2009, The Sheriff’s Office was operating in the red and had approximately $400,000 in unpaid bills from the previous year. I was tasked to work within a budget for year 2009 that did not expect to see such a deficit. We went to work at the task and by the end of year we were operating in the positive and have been since. I asked my staff to do more with less. I asked them to find the waste and do away with that. I challenged them to come up with ways to be more efficient and effective. I am proud that they accepted that challenge and continue to accept that challenge today.” Says Sheriff Anderson.

“In 2009, I began to work on many areas that needed improvement at the Sheriff’s Office. First and foremost was the desire to meet the needs of our citizens in a professional manner. We started by raising the professional standards of our Patrol and Jail staff. We then made sure the staff of the Sheriff’s Office had the tools and training to meet the expectations of the Citizens. We began by purchasing state of the art equipment and made sure we had a fully funded training budget to continue to educate our deputies and detention officers of new trends and requirements. Now I believe it is time to take care of the people who continue to work hard every day in a very dangerous profession. Over the years my staff has worked hard to fulfill these contracts that have generated millions of dollars for our county and law enforcement needs. These professionals have been the lowest paid professionals in law enforcement in the immediate area including several surrounding counties.”

“With the additional revenue allocated from the new contract, I have presented a new salary schedule for our staff to the County Commissioners. I am proud to say that working together with the Commissioners we will implement the new salaries in January of 2018. Currently our probationary Detention Officer’s salary is $20800.00 a year and our probationary Deputy starts at $23358.00 a year. Starting in 2018 our Detention Officer’s salary will increase to $28,000.00 and our Deputies salary will increase to $34,000.00. While we still have a lot of room for salary improvement to be competitive with similar agencies, these adjusted salaries will help in retaining and attracting quality employees. I am excited that we will no longer be a “training ground” for other agencies. I am also excited that we are able to make these necessary adjustments without the need to ask the tax payers for additional taxes” Says Sheriff Anderson.

Sheriff Anderson would like to thank the Commissioners and other Office Holders for their hard work in recognizing the needs of the Community and Sheriff’s Office. Working together we are able to move our county forward in an efficient and effective manner. He would also like to say Thank You to the Citizens of Bates County for being supportive of your Sheriff’s Office and all our employees. We are proud to serve such a great community!

Update: Archie man one of two killed in Fatality accident west of Louisburg Kansas

On 7/17/17 around 6:16am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Miami County Kansas along with Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Deputies responded to a two vehicle fatality accident on K-68 around mile marker 51 West of Louisburg.

The Kansas State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2012 Ford Escape driven by 42 year old Samuel O. Deal of Archie, Missouri crossed into traffic and struck the 2016 Toyota Corrolla driven by 24 year old Tiffany I. Maimer of Paola, Kansas head on.

Both subjects were pronounced dead at the scene of the accident and both were transported Frontier Forensics.

Mid America Live News will update with further information when it becomes available from the Kansas State Highway Patrol.



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New Deputy In Cass County

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office would like to welcome the newest edition to our family. This is Deputy Coffin and today is his first day.