Currently fair & 75
Today will be sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Friday, June 28, 2013
Sky-Scan Morning Forecast
Today should be sunny, with a high near 90. Light north wind becoming north northwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
BCSD Arrests Montrose Felon
BATES COUNTY - On 6/25/13, Bennett R Ivlow W/M 4/23/80 a convicted felon from Montrose Missouri, was arrested by the Bates County Sheriff’s Office and has been charged with 4 Counts of Assault 2nd Degree, 2 Counts of Armed Criminal Action and 2 Counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child in the 1st Degree. Ivlow’s bond was set by Judge Hopkins at $80,000 cash only.
The charges come from an incident on 6/25/2013. Bennet’s ex-girlfriend, Ashley Walker of Belton went to Bennet’s residence in Montrose with Bennet’s sister, Marna Ivlow, to pick up their two minor children.
Walker left the residence with the two children and was driving back toward Butler on H Highway when Bennett and his father, Denver Ivlow W/M 9/15/44 (69), began chasing them in a vehicle.
Denver passed the vehicle with Walker and the children and forced it to stop in the middle of the roadway. At that point Bennett exited his father’s vehicle and fired one round from a .45 caliber handgun.
The bullet entered the windshield just above the wipers and stopped in the dash of the vehicle. Bennett’s sister Marna, the driver of the Walker vehicle, sped off around Denver’s vehicle continuing toward Butler. Denver continued to chase the Walker vehicle leaving his son Bennett along the roadway.
Denver again passed the Walker vehicle and came to a stop in the middle of the roadway forcing the Walker vehicle to stop once again. Denver then put his vehicle in reverse and rammed the front of the Walker vehicle.
The Walker vehicle was able to drive around Denver’s vehicle again and continued on into the Butler area. The two victims flagged down a Deputy at a gas station in Butler and reported the incident to him.
Denver and Bennett returned home to Montrose and called the Henry County Sheriff’s Office and attempted to report the two children, ages 3 and 4 as victims of a kidnapping.
Members of the Bates County Sheriff’s Office, Henry County Sheriff’s Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the residence of the Ivlow’s. Both Ivlows were brought to the Bates County Sheriff’s Office to complete the investigation.
Additional charges are being reviewed by the Bates County Prosecutor on both subjects.
The charges come from an incident on 6/25/2013. Bennet’s ex-girlfriend, Ashley Walker of Belton went to Bennet’s residence in Montrose with Bennet’s sister, Marna Ivlow, to pick up their two minor children.
Walker left the residence with the two children and was driving back toward Butler on H Highway when Bennett and his father, Denver Ivlow W/M 9/15/44 (69), began chasing them in a vehicle.
Denver passed the vehicle with Walker and the children and forced it to stop in the middle of the roadway. At that point Bennett exited his father’s vehicle and fired one round from a .45 caliber handgun.
The bullet entered the windshield just above the wipers and stopped in the dash of the vehicle. Bennett’s sister Marna, the driver of the Walker vehicle, sped off around Denver’s vehicle continuing toward Butler. Denver continued to chase the Walker vehicle leaving his son Bennett along the roadway.
Denver again passed the Walker vehicle and came to a stop in the middle of the roadway forcing the Walker vehicle to stop once again. Denver then put his vehicle in reverse and rammed the front of the Walker vehicle.
The Walker vehicle was able to drive around Denver’s vehicle again and continued on into the Butler area. The two victims flagged down a Deputy at a gas station in Butler and reported the incident to him.
Denver and Bennett returned home to Montrose and called the Henry County Sheriff’s Office and attempted to report the two children, ages 3 and 4 as victims of a kidnapping.
Members of the Bates County Sheriff’s Office, Henry County Sheriff’s Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the residence of the Ivlow’s. Both Ivlows were brought to the Bates County Sheriff’s Office to complete the investigation.
Additional charges are being reviewed by the Bates County Prosecutor on both subjects.
Sky-Scan Noon Forecast
This afternoon is currently fair and 93 with a thunderstorm watch in effect.
Today there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 108. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming south. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Today there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 108. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming south. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Affordable Quality Outdoor Gear Sporting Supply Gramd Re-Opening
HARRISONVILLE - Affordable Quality Outdoor Gear Sporting Supply will be having their Grand Re-Opening at their new location on June 29th.
There will be specials all day including: AR 15 PMags for $11.99, AR 15 Various Mags for $10.99, 30 Cal Ammo Cans for $14.99, all holsters 20% off, and more.
There will be doorbuster sales with some guns over $100 off while supplies last. Enter to win a Steven’s Shotgun. Sign up for Video Archery League.
There will be giveaways with Firearms Purchase. Lunch will be provided from 11AM to 2PM.
Affordable Quality Outdoor Gear Sporting Supply’s Grand Re-Opening at their new location, 1700 W. Mechanic Street in Harrisonville.
Hours will be Monday 9AM to 3PM, Tuesday through Thursday 9AM to 5PM, Friday 10AM to 6PM, and Saturday 9AM to 3PM.
There will be specials all day including: AR 15 PMags for $11.99, AR 15 Various Mags for $10.99, 30 Cal Ammo Cans for $14.99, all holsters 20% off, and more.
There will be doorbuster sales with some guns over $100 off while supplies last. Enter to win a Steven’s Shotgun. Sign up for Video Archery League.
There will be giveaways with Firearms Purchase. Lunch will be provided from 11AM to 2PM.
Affordable Quality Outdoor Gear Sporting Supply’s Grand Re-Opening at their new location, 1700 W. Mechanic Street in Harrisonville.
Hours will be Monday 9AM to 3PM, Tuesday through Thursday 9AM to 5PM, Friday 10AM to 6PM, and Saturday 9AM to 3PM.
The 1st Annual Ballard Kickball Tournament
BALLARD - The 1st Annual Ballard Kickball Tournament will be Saturday September 7th at the Ballard Ball Field.
The Tournament is Co-Ed. They are looking for teams of ten people and it is $120 per team to register. Those who are in High School and older are welcome to play. Deadline to signup will be September 1st.
There will be a Big Ball Championship Game and winners of the tournament will receive Big Ball Champions T-Shirts.
All proceeds will go to the Ballard Summer Ball Association. For more information or enter a team contact Dean Doll at 816-807-8346.
The Tournament is Co-Ed. They are looking for teams of ten people and it is $120 per team to register. Those who are in High School and older are welcome to play. Deadline to signup will be September 1st.
There will be a Big Ball Championship Game and winners of the tournament will receive Big Ball Champions T-Shirts.
All proceeds will go to the Ballard Summer Ball Association. For more information or enter a team contact Dean Doll at 816-807-8346.
Two Local HS Juniors to Participate in Missouri Electric Youth Tour to D.C.
MISSOURI - Eighty-seven high school juniors participated in Missouri's 50th annual Missouri Electric Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., June 14-20. Local delegates were Miranda Dahman of Harrisonville, and Matti Harvey of Garden City. They were sponsored by Osage Valley Electric Cooperative in Butler.
The seven-day tour provided an action-filled week for high school students, offering them opportunities to learn firsthand what it is like to be involved in politics, community service, and today’s pressing issues.
Highlights included the young people visiting with representatives from their congressional districts and touring famous monuments.
Two of these monument were the Smithsonian Institution’s museums and Arlington National Cemetery. The group also took a sightseeing and dance cruise on the Potomac River one evening with delegates from other states.
Other events of the week included participation in the Electric Youth Day, during which a special program coordinated by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association brought together more than 1,600 Youth Tour delegates from across the United States.
The delegates enjoyed featured speeches by government leaders and motivational speakers, such as Mike Schlappi. Schlappi is an inspiring four-time Paralympic medalist and two-time world wheelchair basketball champion.
Since 1964, the nation’s cooperative electric utilities have sponsored more than 50,000 high school juniors and seniors for visits to their U.S. congressional delegations, energy and grassroots government education sessions and sightseeing in Washington.
For more information about the AMEC Youth Tour program, please go to www.amec.org/content/youth-programs.
The seven-day tour provided an action-filled week for high school students, offering them opportunities to learn firsthand what it is like to be involved in politics, community service, and today’s pressing issues.
Highlights included the young people visiting with representatives from their congressional districts and touring famous monuments.
Two of these monument were the Smithsonian Institution’s museums and Arlington National Cemetery. The group also took a sightseeing and dance cruise on the Potomac River one evening with delegates from other states.
Other events of the week included participation in the Electric Youth Day, during which a special program coordinated by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association brought together more than 1,600 Youth Tour delegates from across the United States.
The delegates enjoyed featured speeches by government leaders and motivational speakers, such as Mike Schlappi. Schlappi is an inspiring four-time Paralympic medalist and two-time world wheelchair basketball champion.
Since 1964, the nation’s cooperative electric utilities have sponsored more than 50,000 high school juniors and seniors for visits to their U.S. congressional delegations, energy and grassroots government education sessions and sightseeing in Washington.
For more information about the AMEC Youth Tour program, please go to www.amec.org/content/youth-programs.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 376 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 376
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
830 AM CDT THU JUN 27 2013
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 376 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
MISSOURI COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ANDREW, ATCHISON, BATES, BUCHANAN, CALDWELL, CARROLL, CASS, CLAY, CLINTON, DAVIES, DEKALB, GENTRY, HENRY, HOLT, JACKSON, JOHNSON, LAFAYETTE, NODAWAY, PETTIS, PLATTE, RAY, & SALINE
Hazardous Weather Outlook
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KANSAS CITY/PLEASANT HILL MO
858 AM CDT THU JUN 27 2013
ATCHISON KS-MIAMI-LINN KS-DONIPHAN-LEAVENWORTH-WYANDOTTE-JOHNSON KS-
ATCHISON MO-NODAWAY-WORTH-GENTRY-HARRISON-MERCER-PUTNAM-SCHUYLER- HOLT-ANDREW-DE KALB-DAVIESS-GRUNDY-SULLIVAN-ADAIR BUCHANAN-CLINTON-
CALDWELL-LIVINGSTON-LINN MO-MACON-PLATTE-CLAY-RAY-CARROLL-CHARITON- RANDOLPH-JACKSON-LAFAYETTE-SALINE-HOWARD-CASS-JOHNSON MO PETTIS- COOPER-BATES-HENRY-
858 AM CDT THU JUN 27 2013
THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHWEST...NORTH CENTRAL AND
WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI...AS WELL AS EXTREME EASTERN KANSAS.
.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT
HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THIS AFTERNOON WITH MAXIMUM AFTERNOON HEAT INDICES AS HIGHS AS 105. THE HIGHEST HEAT INDICES WILL BE ACROSS EAST CENTRAL KANSAS AND WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA ARE EXPECTED TO TRACK INTO NORTHEAST KANSAS AND WESTERN MISSOURI THROUGH EARLY AFTERNOON...WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR ADDITIONAL STRONG TO SEVERE STORMS TO DEVELOP LATER THIS AFTERNOON AND THIS EVENING ACROSS EASTERN
KANSAS AND EXTREME WESTERN MISSOURI. VERY LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS ARE THE PRIMARY THREATS WITH THESE STORMS.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
THERE IS CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS NORTHERN THROUGH NORTH
CENTRAL AND CENTRAL MISSOURI SATURDAY AFTERNOON. THESE STORMS ARE NOT EXPECTED TO BE SEVERE.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
SPOTTER ACTIVATION MAY BE NEEDED THIS AFTERNOON AND THIS EVENING.
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
830 AM CDT THU JUN 27 2013
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 376 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
MISSOURI COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ANDREW, ATCHISON, BATES, BUCHANAN, CALDWELL, CARROLL, CASS, CLAY, CLINTON, DAVIES, DEKALB, GENTRY, HENRY, HOLT, JACKSON, JOHNSON, LAFAYETTE, NODAWAY, PETTIS, PLATTE, RAY, & SALINE
Hazardous Weather Outlook
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE KANSAS CITY/PLEASANT HILL MO
858 AM CDT THU JUN 27 2013
ATCHISON KS-MIAMI-LINN KS-DONIPHAN-LEAVENWORTH-WYANDOTTE-JOHNSON KS-
ATCHISON MO-NODAWAY-WORTH-GENTRY-HARRISON-MERCER-PUTNAM-SCHUYLER- HOLT-ANDREW-DE KALB-DAVIESS-GRUNDY-SULLIVAN-ADAIR BUCHANAN-CLINTON-
CALDWELL-LIVINGSTON-LINN MO-MACON-PLATTE-CLAY-RAY-CARROLL-CHARITON- RANDOLPH-JACKSON-LAFAYETTE-SALINE-HOWARD-CASS-JOHNSON MO PETTIS- COOPER-BATES-HENRY-
858 AM CDT THU JUN 27 2013
THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHWEST...NORTH CENTRAL AND
WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI...AS WELL AS EXTREME EASTERN KANSAS.
.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT
HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THIS AFTERNOON WITH MAXIMUM AFTERNOON HEAT INDICES AS HIGHS AS 105. THE HIGHEST HEAT INDICES WILL BE ACROSS EAST CENTRAL KANSAS AND WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA ARE EXPECTED TO TRACK INTO NORTHEAST KANSAS AND WESTERN MISSOURI THROUGH EARLY AFTERNOON...WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR ADDITIONAL STRONG TO SEVERE STORMS TO DEVELOP LATER THIS AFTERNOON AND THIS EVENING ACROSS EASTERN
KANSAS AND EXTREME WESTERN MISSOURI. VERY LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS ARE THE PRIMARY THREATS WITH THESE STORMS.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
THERE IS CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS NORTHERN THROUGH NORTH
CENTRAL AND CENTRAL MISSOURI SATURDAY AFTERNOON. THESE STORMS ARE NOT EXPECTED TO BE SEVERE.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
SPOTTER ACTIVATION MAY BE NEEDED THIS AFTERNOON AND THIS EVENING.
Pam Tillis Concert in Rich Hill
RICH HILL - Pam Tillis will be performing this year in Rich Hill during the 133rd Rich Hill Fourth of July Celebrations at the City Park, Start time is 8p street dance starts at 10p.
The concert is free to the public, just bring your lawn chair!
Pam Tillis is known for her country songs such as; Shake the Sugar Tree, Maybe it was Memphis, Mi Vida Loca, & many more.
The concert is free to the public, just bring your lawn chair!
Pam Tillis is known for her country songs such as; Shake the Sugar Tree, Maybe it was Memphis, Mi Vida Loca, & many more.
133rd Rich Hill 4th of July Celebrations
RICH HILL - It’s time for the 133rd Annual Rich Hill Fourth of July Celebration.
This year the theme is Star Spangled 4th. The Celebration will start on Wednesday July 3rd and continue through Sunday July 7th. There will be many different activities throughout the week.
Some important events to remember are:
July 3rd
Baby Contest 7pm
Peterson Family Performance 8:30p
July 4th
Parade on July 4th at 3p
Miss 4th of July and Little Miss Firecracker contest and crowning 5:30p
Fireworks on July 4th at 10p
July 6th
Pam Tillis on July 6th at 8p
Street Dance at 10p.
For more info check back here for updates or join them on Facebook
This year the theme is Star Spangled 4th. The Celebration will start on Wednesday July 3rd and continue through Sunday July 7th. There will be many different activities throughout the week.
Some important events to remember are:
July 3rd
Baby Contest 7pm
Peterson Family Performance 8:30p
July 4th
Parade on July 4th at 3p
Miss 4th of July and Little Miss Firecracker contest and crowning 5:30p
Fireworks on July 4th at 10p
July 6th
Pam Tillis on July 6th at 8p
Street Dance at 10p.
For more info check back here for updates or join them on Facebook
Butler Lions Club Riffle Raffle
BUTLER - The Butler Lions Club is holding a Raffle for a .22 Caliber Rifle. This is a Smith and Wesson M&P15-22 Tactical Rifle.
The winner of the raffle will not only receive this .22 Caliber Rifle, but will also receive a brick of .22LR Ammunition. The rifle and brick of ammunition has been donated by Sports Supply in Harrisonville.
Tickets for the raffle are now on sale and will continue to be on sale until October 1st. They are either $1 per ticket or six tickets for $5. Tickets may be purchased from any Lions Club Member.
These members include Gary Evans, Steve Craigmiles, Leroy Cook, Seth Black, Jack Wagner, Dave Miller, Rick King, and Bruce Jessup. Tickets may also be purchased at Computer Aisle, Adrian Bank, and Community First Bank.
Drawing of the winner will be held at Huckster Days on the Butler Square. Winner of the .22 Caliber Rifle and brick of .22LR Ammunition will be notified by phone number. The winner of the .22 Caliber Rifle and brick of .22LR Ammunition must go through FFL Background Check before taking possession of the firearm.
All the money that is raised with this raffle will be used for charitable purposes in Butler.
The winner of the raffle will not only receive this .22 Caliber Rifle, but will also receive a brick of .22LR Ammunition. The rifle and brick of ammunition has been donated by Sports Supply in Harrisonville.
Tickets for the raffle are now on sale and will continue to be on sale until October 1st. They are either $1 per ticket or six tickets for $5. Tickets may be purchased from any Lions Club Member.
These members include Gary Evans, Steve Craigmiles, Leroy Cook, Seth Black, Jack Wagner, Dave Miller, Rick King, and Bruce Jessup. Tickets may also be purchased at Computer Aisle, Adrian Bank, and Community First Bank.
Drawing of the winner will be held at Huckster Days on the Butler Square. Winner of the .22 Caliber Rifle and brick of .22LR Ammunition will be notified by phone number. The winner of the .22 Caliber Rifle and brick of .22LR Ammunition must go through FFL Background Check before taking possession of the firearm.
All the money that is raised with this raffle will be used for charitable purposes in Butler.
Same Sex Marriage in Missouri?
MISSOURI - Wednesday’s ruling by the United States Supreme Court striking down a provision of the federal Defense of Marriage Act is unlikely to affect couples or laws in Missouri, but the full impact of how the decision will be implemented remains unclear.
From newstribune.com
From newstribune.com
Black Bear on the Move!
NEVADA - The week of June 3rd through June 7th, a black bear was spotted wandering northeast of Nevada Vernon County. The tracking of the black bear continued and the bear has now been spotted in Lincoln, Missouri.
The State Department of Conservation reminds Missourians that bears post little threat and it is illegal to kill a black bear in Missouri except to protect a person or property.
The State Department of Conservation reminds Missourians that bears post little threat and it is illegal to kill a black bear in Missouri except to protect a person or property.
Country Mart Block Party & Ice Cream Social
BUTLER - Country Mart in Butler will be having a Block Party and Ice Cream Social on July 6th from 11AM to 3PM. On location, at Country Mart, will be FM92 along with the Life Flight Helicopter and the Butler Fire Department. KMAM-KMOE will be there from 11a to 1p.
The whole family is invited to Country Mart’s Block Party and Ice Cream Social. For children there will be games, face painting, clowns, a bounce house, and a cake walk. Hot dogs, chips, and drinks will available with donations to benefit the Butler Bear Cheerleaders.
Country Mart will also be having samples throughout the entire store, a 40 foot peach shortcake, and ice cream sundaes. Country Mart is located on Fort Scott Street in Butler. Bring your family and friends to the Country Mart Block Party and Ice Cream Social on July 6th from 11a to 3p.
The whole family is invited to Country Mart’s Block Party and Ice Cream Social. For children there will be games, face painting, clowns, a bounce house, and a cake walk. Hot dogs, chips, and drinks will available with donations to benefit the Butler Bear Cheerleaders.
Country Mart will also be having samples throughout the entire store, a 40 foot peach shortcake, and ice cream sundaes. Country Mart is located on Fort Scott Street in Butler. Bring your family and friends to the Country Mart Block Party and Ice Cream Social on July 6th from 11a to 3p.
Two State Parks Closed
MISSOURI - Water quality samples taken at designated state park swimming beaches confirm bacteria levels ate significantly lower this week. However, two state park swimming beaches will remain closed for water quality issues, according to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Sky-Scan Quick Cast
WEATHER - Currently there's some mist and fog around the area with a temp of 75.
Today A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 106. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Today A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 106. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Local Fireworks Stand Locations
COMMUNITY - here's your list of local firework stands. Please remember to have a fun and safe 4th of July.
Adrian/ The Adrian Lions Club will be selling Fireworks in Adrian. The stand will be located in the old Napa building. Register to win a 6 foot tall big bang assortment drawing to be held on July 4th at 2 pm. The stand will be open from June 27th through July 4th, 8 am to 10 pm. The old Napa building is next door to the Citizen’s Bank in Adrian.
Harrisonville / Fireworks may also be found in Harrisonville at Duke’s Fireworks. This stand is located in the parking lot of Mill Wall Mall off 149 in Harrisonville.
Butler / Jake’s Fireworks stand will be open in Butler at the Dollar Store parking Lot.
Amoret / D and D Fireworks
Adrian/ The Adrian Lions Club will be selling Fireworks in Adrian. The stand will be located in the old Napa building. Register to win a 6 foot tall big bang assortment drawing to be held on July 4th at 2 pm. The stand will be open from June 27th through July 4th, 8 am to 10 pm. The old Napa building is next door to the Citizen’s Bank in Adrian.
Harrisonville / Fireworks may also be found in Harrisonville at Duke’s Fireworks. This stand is located in the parking lot of Mill Wall Mall off 149 in Harrisonville.
Butler / Jake’s Fireworks stand will be open in Butler at the Dollar Store parking Lot.
Amoret / D and D Fireworks
Memories of MOM Consessions
The Memories of MOM, Relay for Life team will be having two concession stands at D&D’s Firework Display on June 29th. The concession stands will be serving hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hotdogs, polish sausages, nachos, and drinks. All profits from the food sold at the concessions will go toward cancer research.
Sky-Scan Quick Cast
Today is going to be sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Man Cave Swap Meet
BUTLER, Mo - The Bates County Elks Lodge is hosting "The Man Cave Swap Meet" The proceeds will help support our drug awareness program.
Vendors and buyers welcome. Men related items only!
There will be 13 inside 6 x 8 tables and 20 outside 10 x 20 spaces available. The cost for each space is $15.00. Payment is needed to reserve your space.
Contact Berry Piland at 660-460-1281 to reserve your space. They are going fast so get your space early! (spaces are still available)
Knife sharpening and concessions will be available.
THIS AIN'T YOUR GRANDMA'S GARAGE SALE!
Directions to the Elks Lodge: Orange Street (Business 71) to Mill Street, (Cox Feeds & Electric Plant), turn west on Mill Street, turn north on Elks Drive, and the Lodge is on the west side of the road. You may also come in from 71 highway, taking the 52 highway Butler exit. Turn east towards Butler, turn north on Sunset Drive all the way to Mill Street where Sunset Drive ends. Turn east on Mill Street, then north on Elks Drive.
Vendors and buyers welcome. Men related items only!
There will be 13 inside 6 x 8 tables and 20 outside 10 x 20 spaces available. The cost for each space is $15.00. Payment is needed to reserve your space.
Contact Berry Piland at 660-460-1281 to reserve your space. They are going fast so get your space early! (spaces are still available)
Knife sharpening and concessions will be available.
THIS AIN'T YOUR GRANDMA'S GARAGE SALE!
Directions to the Elks Lodge: Orange Street (Business 71) to Mill Street, (Cox Feeds & Electric Plant), turn west on Mill Street, turn north on Elks Drive, and the Lodge is on the west side of the road. You may also come in from 71 highway, taking the 52 highway Butler exit. Turn east towards Butler, turn north on Sunset Drive all the way to Mill Street where Sunset Drive ends. Turn east on Mill Street, then north on Elks Drive.
Sky-Scan Quick Cast
Today there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 97. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 97. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Swap Shop!
Remember to call in or listen to Swap Shop 11:25a - Noon right here on 92.1 KMOE or 1530 KMAM.
Buy, Sell, or Trade with a simple call to 660-679-4191!
Buy, Sell, or Trade with a simple call to 660-679-4191!
June 22nd Community Calendar Events
EVENTS - The 6TH annual Adrian Blackhawk Golf Tournament 8:30a - 1 at the Blackberry golf corse in Archie.
Butler Bear Backers car show 5p, go-kart races at 7p both are free to the public and will be held at the Wilson Tire parking lot.
Today is the deadline to submit your 4-H show entries.
deadline to register for the Spring Food Preservation class to be held on 22nd call 660-679-4167 to enroll learn how to can safely, call today!
Now thru June 25th, Happy Hill Church of God 2013 cano meeting, contact Paster Ron Dunlap at 660-679-5135 or 660-200-6244
Its day four for the Osawatomie Kansas 5 day John Brown Jamboree going on now till the 23rd. See complete details at johnbrownjamboree.com
Butler Bear Backers car show 5p, go-kart races at 7p both are free to the public and will be held at the Wilson Tire parking lot.
Today is the deadline to submit your 4-H show entries.
deadline to register for the Spring Food Preservation class to be held on 22nd call 660-679-4167 to enroll learn how to can safely, call today!
Now thru June 25th, Happy Hill Church of God 2013 cano meeting, contact Paster Ron Dunlap at 660-679-5135 or 660-200-6244
Its day four for the Osawatomie Kansas 5 day John Brown Jamboree going on now till the 23rd. See complete details at johnbrownjamboree.com
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WEATHER - Today will be sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Currently it's 79 and clear.
Currently it's 79 and clear.
Friday, June 21, 2013
Ash Borer Emerges in Two Missouri Counties
ST. LOUIS, Mo - The tree-killing emerald ash borer is in two more southern Missouri counties. The discovery prompted the Missouri Department of Agriculture to place quarantines on the movement of ash wood products in those counties.
State ag officials said Friday that the insect has been identified in Bollinger and Pulaski counties. The quarantine prohibits ash tree products such as logs, lumber, compost, nursery stock and hardwood firewood out of those counties. It's part of an effort to slow the spread of the insect.
The emerald ash borer is native to China and eastern Asia. It was first detected in the U.S. in 2002 and is now in 15 states.
The insect was first discovered in Missouri in July 2008 in Wayne County. It has now been found in six Missouri counties.
State ag officials said Friday that the insect has been identified in Bollinger and Pulaski counties. The quarantine prohibits ash tree products such as logs, lumber, compost, nursery stock and hardwood firewood out of those counties. It's part of an effort to slow the spread of the insect.
The emerald ash borer is native to China and eastern Asia. It was first detected in the U.S. in 2002 and is now in 15 states.
The insect was first discovered in Missouri in July 2008 in Wayne County. It has now been found in six Missouri counties.
Bates County Fair Raffle Tickets & Fair Shares
BATES COUNTY, Mo - The Bates County Queen and Princess contestants, Jennifer Willerton , Drea Shreve-Setzer or Whitney Willerton are selling raffle tickets . Your purchase will enter you in the drawing to win :
½ beef
( 2 ) ¼ beef drawings will be drawn
(2) ½ hogs drawings will be drawn
Your Bates County Fair Raffle tickets may win you… a $100 gift certificate courtesy of Butler Optimist
A $100 gift certificate courtesy of Country Mart Grocery Store and Mike Massey
A $50 gift certificate courtesy of Flaming Lantern Restaurant and Neil Steiner or A $50 gift certificate courtesy of Sonic and Miles Umstead
The Bates County Fair Raffle tickets purchase may win you a $50 gift certificate Package courtesy of the Outback Salon and Pam Morris
Raffle tickets will be for sale until July 20, with the winners announced on
Saturday night July 20th at the Bates County Fair nightly event. (you need not be present to win)
All proceeds will support the endeavors of the Bates County Fair.
½ beef
( 2 ) ¼ beef drawings will be drawn
(2) ½ hogs drawings will be drawn
Your Bates County Fair Raffle tickets may win you… a $100 gift certificate courtesy of Butler Optimist
A $100 gift certificate courtesy of Country Mart Grocery Store and Mike Massey
A $50 gift certificate courtesy of Flaming Lantern Restaurant and Neil Steiner or A $50 gift certificate courtesy of Sonic and Miles Umstead
The Bates County Fair Raffle tickets purchase may win you a $50 gift certificate Package courtesy of the Outback Salon and Pam Morris
Raffle tickets will be for sale until July 20, with the winners announced on
Saturday night July 20th at the Bates County Fair nightly event. (you need not be present to win)
All proceeds will support the endeavors of the Bates County Fair.
Biodiesel Production Bounces Back
MISSOURI - Boosted by the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and a federal tax credit for blenders, the U.S. biodiesel industry produced more than 1 billion gallons for the second straight year in 2012.
There were economic challenges for the biodiesel industry in 2012, says J.P. Dunn with the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council’s field services.
“2012 wasn’t necessarily a terrific year,” he says.
With high soybean prices, 2012 “was tighter margin-wise,” Dunn says.
Dunn expects national biodiesel production to be above 1 billion again in 2013.
According to the National Biodiesel Board, headquartered in Jefferson City, U.S. biodiesel production jumped from 25 million gallons in 2004 to nearly 700 million gal. in 2008. It dipped to 545 million gal. in 2009 and 315 million gal. in 2010 before skyrocketing to 1.1 billion gal. in 2011. In 2012, national biodiesel production was just short of 1.1 billion gal., according to the biodiesel board and the EPA.
Missouri is a key biodiesel-producing state, with nine facilities that are National Biodiesel Board members. American Energy Producers in Tina has a plant capacity of 60 million gal., according to the biodiesel board.
Dunn says the RFS has helped with the growth in biodiesel production. The RFS is a federal program that requires a certain volume of renewable fuel to be part of the U.S. supply.
Dunn says the RFS has helped the biodiesel industry grow, as it requires companies to buy biodiesel. He says he believes in the free market, but the standard gives biodiesel a chance to take part in the free market.
“Let the free market work, that’s what our mindset is,” Dunn says. “But, when you’re talking about an oligarchy (in the petroleum industry) there can be barriers (to a free market).”
Dunn says as evidence of the effect of the RFS and the blenders tax credit, Conoco-Phillips recently built a 1-million-gal. storage tank for biodiesel at a major fuel terminal in Kansas City, Kan.
The blenders tax credit, which currently runs throughout this year, has also helped the industry grow, Dunn says.
“The idea was it helped us get our foot into the petroleum industry,” he says. “It definitely has been a successful program.”
Dunn says having biodiesel facilities in an area can help local livestock producers because of the soybean byproducts created.
“We would love to see (the tax credit) extended,” Dunn says. “It actually helps livestock producers . . . The more beans we crush, the more meal and hulls entering the market there.”
The Missouri Biodiesel Producer Incentive Fund has been another resource for the state’s biodiesel facilities. The fund provides 30 cents per gallon for the first 15 million gal. produced, capped at $6 million per biodiesel plant each fiscal year. Conditions of 51 percent or more Missouri ownership and use of at least 80 percent Missouri-originated feedstock must be met.
The fund, established in 2002, is sunsetting and applies only to biodiesel facilities in production by March 2009.
“The program did its job,” Dunn says. “The trick is we’ve had some tough economic times with the state budget. We have quite a bit of money built up in arrears.”
The state had to defer some of its payments, but Dunn says Missouri Soybean and other biodiesel groups have been working with the governor and Legislature to get the money paid.
Dunn says he is very confident the money will be paid eventually, but he “would like to see it sooner rather than later” so the state’s biodiesel facilities can invest the money in upgrades and expansions.
Dunn says biodiesel facilities in Kansas City, Mo., and Mexico have recently expanded production.
“Other facilities, to expand they need that money,” Dunn says.
While looking forward, Dunn is hopeful for a good crop of soybeans this year. Last year’s soybean crop was generally decent, particularly considering the drought conditions and compared to corn yields. But, Dunn would like to see better results this year.
“Beans weren’t hurt as much as corn (last year),” he says. “It still wasn’t great, but that hurricane that came through helped. We grew some soybeans. We’re just hoping for a bumper crop. That’s good for everybody.”
By Benjamin Herrold Missouri Farmer Today.
There were economic challenges for the biodiesel industry in 2012, says J.P. Dunn with the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council’s field services.
“2012 wasn’t necessarily a terrific year,” he says.
With high soybean prices, 2012 “was tighter margin-wise,” Dunn says.
Dunn expects national biodiesel production to be above 1 billion again in 2013.
According to the National Biodiesel Board, headquartered in Jefferson City, U.S. biodiesel production jumped from 25 million gallons in 2004 to nearly 700 million gal. in 2008. It dipped to 545 million gal. in 2009 and 315 million gal. in 2010 before skyrocketing to 1.1 billion gal. in 2011. In 2012, national biodiesel production was just short of 1.1 billion gal., according to the biodiesel board and the EPA.
Missouri is a key biodiesel-producing state, with nine facilities that are National Biodiesel Board members. American Energy Producers in Tina has a plant capacity of 60 million gal., according to the biodiesel board.
Dunn says the RFS has helped with the growth in biodiesel production. The RFS is a federal program that requires a certain volume of renewable fuel to be part of the U.S. supply.
Dunn says the RFS has helped the biodiesel industry grow, as it requires companies to buy biodiesel. He says he believes in the free market, but the standard gives biodiesel a chance to take part in the free market.
“Let the free market work, that’s what our mindset is,” Dunn says. “But, when you’re talking about an oligarchy (in the petroleum industry) there can be barriers (to a free market).”
Dunn says as evidence of the effect of the RFS and the blenders tax credit, Conoco-Phillips recently built a 1-million-gal. storage tank for biodiesel at a major fuel terminal in Kansas City, Kan.
The blenders tax credit, which currently runs throughout this year, has also helped the industry grow, Dunn says.
“The idea was it helped us get our foot into the petroleum industry,” he says. “It definitely has been a successful program.”
Dunn says having biodiesel facilities in an area can help local livestock producers because of the soybean byproducts created.
“We would love to see (the tax credit) extended,” Dunn says. “It actually helps livestock producers . . . The more beans we crush, the more meal and hulls entering the market there.”
The Missouri Biodiesel Producer Incentive Fund has been another resource for the state’s biodiesel facilities. The fund provides 30 cents per gallon for the first 15 million gal. produced, capped at $6 million per biodiesel plant each fiscal year. Conditions of 51 percent or more Missouri ownership and use of at least 80 percent Missouri-originated feedstock must be met.
The fund, established in 2002, is sunsetting and applies only to biodiesel facilities in production by March 2009.
“The program did its job,” Dunn says. “The trick is we’ve had some tough economic times with the state budget. We have quite a bit of money built up in arrears.”
The state had to defer some of its payments, but Dunn says Missouri Soybean and other biodiesel groups have been working with the governor and Legislature to get the money paid.
Dunn says he is very confident the money will be paid eventually, but he “would like to see it sooner rather than later” so the state’s biodiesel facilities can invest the money in upgrades and expansions.
Dunn says biodiesel facilities in Kansas City, Mo., and Mexico have recently expanded production.
“Other facilities, to expand they need that money,” Dunn says.
While looking forward, Dunn is hopeful for a good crop of soybeans this year. Last year’s soybean crop was generally decent, particularly considering the drought conditions and compared to corn yields. But, Dunn would like to see better results this year.
“Beans weren’t hurt as much as corn (last year),” he says. “It still wasn’t great, but that hurricane that came through helped. We grew some soybeans. We’re just hoping for a bumper crop. That’s good for everybody.”
By Benjamin Herrold Missouri Farmer Today.
Sky-Scan Morning Quick Cast
Today should be mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 99. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
June 21st Community Calendar Events
Its day three for the Osawatomie Kansas 5 day John Brown Jamboree going on now till the 23rd. See complete details at johnbrownjamboree.com
Appleton City Museum and History Center, 503 N. Maple, open 1:30 to 4:30
Western Missouri Truck & Tractor Show at the Frontier Village located in Adrian continues today. Gates open at 6a, $6/person.
Also a free health screening will be going on at the Sherwood Community Bank in Garden City from 9a to 11a. Courtesy of the Cass Regional Medical Center.
Remember, if you or your organization have an event planned and would like it to be announced to the public via social media and local broadcast media, you will need to contact the news crew at KMAM-KMOE either by phone or email.
Tel: 660-679-4191
Email: fm92@embarqmail.com
Appleton City Museum and History Center, 503 N. Maple, open 1:30 to 4:30
Western Missouri Truck & Tractor Show at the Frontier Village located in Adrian continues today. Gates open at 6a, $6/person.
Also a free health screening will be going on at the Sherwood Community Bank in Garden City from 9a to 11a. Courtesy of the Cass Regional Medical Center.
Remember, if you or your organization have an event planned and would like it to be announced to the public via social media and local broadcast media, you will need to contact the news crew at KMAM-KMOE either by phone or email.
Tel: 660-679-4191
Email: fm92@embarqmail.com
Thursday, June 20, 2013
5 State Park Beaches Temporarily Closed for Water Quality Issues
MISSOURI BEACHES CLOSED: Five state park swimming beaches have temporarily closed for water quality issues, according to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
The state park beaches at Harry S Truman located in Warsaw, Lake of the Ozarks’ Grand Glaize beach located in Osage Beach, Pomme de Terre’s Pittsburg beach located in Pittsburg, St. Joe’s Monsanto Lake beach located in Park Hills and Wakonda located in La Grange are closed following results of water samples taken Monday that indicated bacteria levels higher than those recommended for waters used for swimming. Once tests from the public beaches indicate the bacteria levels are within the standard suitable for swimming, the beaches will reopen. The swimming beach at Mark Twain remains closed due to flooding conditions.
Harry S Truman, Lake of the Ozarks, Pomme de Terre and St. Joe state parks have a second designated swimming beach that remains open to the public. Visitors to Harry S Truman state park may stop by the office or fee booth to obtain a pass free of charge to swim at the campground beach. Visitors may also enjoy the beaches at Lake of the Ozarks’ Public Beach #1, Pomme de Terre’s Hermitage Beach, and St. Joe’s Pim Lake beach.
The department will post the information about the beach status on the website at dnr.mo.gov as well as mostateparks.com. For more information about Missouri state parks and historic sites and swimming beaches, visit mostateparks.com.
The state park beaches at Harry S Truman located in Warsaw, Lake of the Ozarks’ Grand Glaize beach located in Osage Beach, Pomme de Terre’s Pittsburg beach located in Pittsburg, St. Joe’s Monsanto Lake beach located in Park Hills and Wakonda located in La Grange are closed following results of water samples taken Monday that indicated bacteria levels higher than those recommended for waters used for swimming. Once tests from the public beaches indicate the bacteria levels are within the standard suitable for swimming, the beaches will reopen. The swimming beach at Mark Twain remains closed due to flooding conditions.
Harry S Truman, Lake of the Ozarks, Pomme de Terre and St. Joe state parks have a second designated swimming beach that remains open to the public. Visitors to Harry S Truman state park may stop by the office or fee booth to obtain a pass free of charge to swim at the campground beach. Visitors may also enjoy the beaches at Lake of the Ozarks’ Public Beach #1, Pomme de Terre’s Hermitage Beach, and St. Joe’s Pim Lake beach.
The department will post the information about the beach status on the website at dnr.mo.gov as well as mostateparks.com. For more information about Missouri state parks and historic sites and swimming beaches, visit mostateparks.com.
2nd Annual South Grand River Watershed Alliance 'know Your Watershed Festival'
HARRISONVILLE, Mo - The 2nd Annual South Grand River Watershed Alliance “Know Your Watershed” Festival will be Saturday June 29th. The festival will begin at 9AM and continue until Noon on the Harrisonville Square in Harrisonville. The festival is free to the public.
During the festival those attending will learn about impacts of storm-water runoff and nonpoint source pollution to our streams and lakes and actions to take to minimize these effects. There will be a Drug Take-Back to explain how to safely dispose your unwanted prescriptions and/or over the counter medications, and a stream table that will demonstrate stream dynamics.
More informative stations during the festival will be Wetlands, NRCS, Invasive Exotic Plants and Animals, Stream Team, Native Plants, and more.
During the festival those attending will learn about impacts of storm-water runoff and nonpoint source pollution to our streams and lakes and actions to take to minimize these effects. There will be a Drug Take-Back to explain how to safely dispose your unwanted prescriptions and/or over the counter medications, and a stream table that will demonstrate stream dynamics.
More informative stations during the festival will be Wetlands, NRCS, Invasive Exotic Plants and Animals, Stream Team, Native Plants, and more.
Kansas Company Recalls Ground Beef Because of E. Coli Contamination
LIBERAL, Ks - National Beef Packing Co., based in a Liberal, Kan., is recalling approximately 22,737 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli.
10 lb. packages of “National Beef” 80/20 Coarse Ground Chuck, package code “0481.”
10 lb. packages of “National Beef” 81/19 Coarse Ground Beef, package code “0421.”
10 lb. packages of “National Beef” 80/20 Fine Ground Chuck, package code “0484.”
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reports “there is a reasonable chance that using or consuming contaminated products could cause serious, adverse health consequences, even death.”
An FSIS news release reports the products in question have a “Use By / Sell By Date” of June 14, 2013. FSIS says the products were produced May 25, 2013 and shipped to various retail establishments and institutions. USDA is urging consumers to check their freezers.
No illnesses have been reported.
Consumers with questions can call the company at (877) 857-4143 or visit nationalbeef.com for more.
Reporter: Jessica Machetta
10 lb. packages of “National Beef” 80/20 Coarse Ground Chuck, package code “0481.”
10 lb. packages of “National Beef” 81/19 Coarse Ground Beef, package code “0421.”
10 lb. packages of “National Beef” 80/20 Fine Ground Chuck, package code “0484.”
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reports “there is a reasonable chance that using or consuming contaminated products could cause serious, adverse health consequences, even death.”
An FSIS news release reports the products in question have a “Use By / Sell By Date” of June 14, 2013. FSIS says the products were produced May 25, 2013 and shipped to various retail establishments and institutions. USDA is urging consumers to check their freezers.
No illnesses have been reported.
Consumers with questions can call the company at (877) 857-4143 or visit nationalbeef.com for more.
Reporter: Jessica Machetta
Major Case Squad Activated
MINDENMINES, Mo - Major Case Squad Activated
On June 18ath, the Barton County Sheriff’s office activated the Southwest Missouri Major Case Squad to assist in the investigation of a reported assault in the city of Mindenmines, MO. The assault happened on June 16th in the 800 block of Tucker Street.
The victim of the assault is a 58 year old male who was transported to an area hospital for treatment. He is listed in critical condition at this time. A 32 year old male has been arrested in connection to the assault and is awaiting formal charges filed by the Barton County Prosecuting Attorney. The investigation is ongoing.
On June 18ath, the Barton County Sheriff’s office activated the Southwest Missouri Major Case Squad to assist in the investigation of a reported assault in the city of Mindenmines, MO. The assault happened on June 16th in the 800 block of Tucker Street.
The victim of the assault is a 58 year old male who was transported to an area hospital for treatment. He is listed in critical condition at this time. A 32 year old male has been arrested in connection to the assault and is awaiting formal charges filed by the Barton County Prosecuting Attorney. The investigation is ongoing.
Max Motors Unveils "Giant Surprise"
BUTLER, Mo - Max Motor’s has been hiding something. What is it? Max Motor’s will be unveiling their “Giant Surprise” on Monday June 24th.
They will be unveiling it with fireworks and searchlights. This is not something that is going to want to be missed. The unveiling will occur at 8:30PM and everyone is invited to come see Max Motor’s “Giant Surprise” being unveiled!
They will be unveiling it with fireworks and searchlights. This is not something that is going to want to be missed. The unveiling will occur at 8:30PM and everyone is invited to come see Max Motor’s “Giant Surprise” being unveiled!
Area Weekly Weather Forcast
Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 9 to 11 mph.
Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 9 to 13 mph.
Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 9 to 13 mph.
Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Henry County Deputies Interrupt Burglary
WINDSOR, Mo - On Thursday, June 20, 2013 at approximately 1:38AM Deputy Jordan Stinnett was conducting business checks on Main Street in Windsor, Missouri when he observed a man throw a brick through the front window of a business and then went inside. Deputy Stinnett requested assistance from Cpl. Jason Gillespie.
Once Cpl. Gillespie was on scene, the intruder was confronted by Deputy Stinnett at which time the subject fled out the rear door of the business, where Cpl. Gillespie was waiting. After a short foot chase, the subject was apprehended and taken into custody for burglary, stealing, property damage, resisting arrest, and failure to obey. The subject was identified as Dustin Bailey, age 26 of Sedalia. Bailey was transported to the Henry County Detention Center, where he remains in custody.
Once Cpl. Gillespie was on scene, the intruder was confronted by Deputy Stinnett at which time the subject fled out the rear door of the business, where Cpl. Gillespie was waiting. After a short foot chase, the subject was apprehended and taken into custody for burglary, stealing, property damage, resisting arrest, and failure to obey. The subject was identified as Dustin Bailey, age 26 of Sedalia. Bailey was transported to the Henry County Detention Center, where he remains in custody.
Today's Community Calendar Events
Its day two for the Osawatomie Kansas 5 day John Brown Jamboree going on now till the 23rd. See complete details at www.johnbrownjamboree.com
Butler Bear Backers Race Track needs volunteers to help set the track up today, co tact Scott Meade 660-679-1999
D & D Fireworks stand opens today. Stock up on your supplies for this holiday, and remember to play it safe during any 4th of July celebrations.
Diabetes Support Group meets today at the Cass Regional Medical Center conference rooms 2 & 3 this evening at 6:30p.
Also today is the Ellett Memorial Hospital Auxiliary meeting at 2:30p in the Hospital dining room.
Remember, if you or your organization have an event planned and would like it to be announced to the public via social media and local broadcast media, you will need to contact the news crew at KMAM-KMOE either by phone or email.
Tel: 660-679-4191
Email: fm92@embarqmail.com
Butler Bear Backers Race Track needs volunteers to help set the track up today, co tact Scott Meade 660-679-1999
D & D Fireworks stand opens today. Stock up on your supplies for this holiday, and remember to play it safe during any 4th of July celebrations.
Diabetes Support Group meets today at the Cass Regional Medical Center conference rooms 2 & 3 this evening at 6:30p.
Also today is the Ellett Memorial Hospital Auxiliary meeting at 2:30p in the Hospital dining room.
Remember, if you or your organization have an event planned and would like it to be announced to the public via social media and local broadcast media, you will need to contact the news crew at KMAM-KMOE either by phone or email.
Tel: 660-679-4191
Email: fm92@embarqmail.com
UPDATE: Boil Advisory for Dist # 5
PASSIAC, Mo - The Boil Advisory that was in effect for Public Water District number 5 has been allowed to expire.
MoDOT Uses Robots to Mow Sides of Roadways
Mowers along highways in Missouri are now out in full force. And with grass along thousands of miles of roadways in the state, the Missouri Department of Transportation is always looking for new and easier ways to mow. This year, the department is unveiled a new remote-controlled mower.
MoDOT bought the Spider ILD02 remote-controlled mower for $40,000 this year.
The four-bladed robotic mower can be operated from up to 500 feet away and Missouri is one of the first states to use it.
“We’re just trying them out,” said MoDOT Maintenance Engineer Ken Warbritton. “It’s not very widespread yet, but it’s an interesting innovation. If it works out and is cost-effective and safe we will certainly be expanding their use if it’s feasible.”
MoDOT spent about $40,000 on the new piece of machinery. It’s called the Spider ILD02 and can reach places and steep embankments that big mowing tractors can’t.
While the robotic mower is an interesting invention, Warbritton says most of the mowing is still done with big mowing tractors. He also urges drivers to pay attention to any of those mowers along the sides of the roadways.
“We have advanced signs and in some instance escort vehicles. There’s a lot of different workers out there,” said Warbritton. “We appreciate the traveling public paying attention and slowing down for those operations.”
Warbritton says MoDOT spends between $24 million and $27 million per year on roadside vegetation control. That cost includes mowing and spraying herbicides.
Click Here to listen to audio clip.
MoDOT bought the Spider ILD02 remote-controlled mower for $40,000 this year.
The four-bladed robotic mower can be operated from up to 500 feet away and Missouri is one of the first states to use it.
“We’re just trying them out,” said MoDOT Maintenance Engineer Ken Warbritton. “It’s not very widespread yet, but it’s an interesting innovation. If it works out and is cost-effective and safe we will certainly be expanding their use if it’s feasible.”
MoDOT spent about $40,000 on the new piece of machinery. It’s called the Spider ILD02 and can reach places and steep embankments that big mowing tractors can’t.
While the robotic mower is an interesting invention, Warbritton says most of the mowing is still done with big mowing tractors. He also urges drivers to pay attention to any of those mowers along the sides of the roadways.
“We have advanced signs and in some instance escort vehicles. There’s a lot of different workers out there,” said Warbritton. “We appreciate the traveling public paying attention and slowing down for those operations.”
Warbritton says MoDOT spends between $24 million and $27 million per year on roadside vegetation control. That cost includes mowing and spraying herbicides.
Click Here to listen to audio clip.
UPDATE: Two Men Arrested in Statue Theft
INDEPENDENCE, Mo - Independence police have arrested two men in connection with the theft of a statue from an Independence museum last week. Police have not released their names.
One neighbor said he called police on Sunday after hearing loud noises from the home.
“It was very aggravating,” he said. “It was loud, hammering noises, grinding noises.”
Investigators believe the suspects pounded the statue with hammers, destroying it.
On Wednesday, employees at 12th Street Recycling said someone tried to sell them a brass statue, but manager Heather Hobbs said she refused to buy it. Hobbs said someone brought the statue to the center on Saturday, two days before it was reported stolen to Independence police.
Police are currently searching this home for the stolen statue.
Hobbs examined the metal and said it was virtually unrecognizable as a statue. Hobbs says it looked like the statue had been pounded out with a hammer.
She refused to buy the lump of brass when she recognized what looked like hands. She realized this could have been a work-of-art, and under a Kansas City ordinance, scrap yards are prohibited from buying sculptures or works-of-art.
At the time, on Saturday, no one knew the pioneer woman statue had been stolen.
Hobbs says she received an email from police on Monday afternoon and immediately contacted detectives. She says had she known about the stolen statue, she would have confiscated the metal.
The recycling center does have surveillance video and police have released photos to the public in hopes that someone will recognize who may have been trying to sell the statue.
She did say that the brass that used to be the statue of the pioneer woman was worth $578 in scrap. That’s what the center would have paid for it had workers not recognized what it was.
David Aamodt with the National Frontier Trails Museum said it had been their hope that the statue would have been returned in tact. Aamodt now says he hopes justice will be served.
One neighbor said he called police on Sunday after hearing loud noises from the home.
“It was very aggravating,” he said. “It was loud, hammering noises, grinding noises.”
Investigators believe the suspects pounded the statue with hammers, destroying it.
On Wednesday, employees at 12th Street Recycling said someone tried to sell them a brass statue, but manager Heather Hobbs said she refused to buy it. Hobbs said someone brought the statue to the center on Saturday, two days before it was reported stolen to Independence police.
Police are currently searching this home for the stolen statue.
Hobbs examined the metal and said it was virtually unrecognizable as a statue. Hobbs says it looked like the statue had been pounded out with a hammer.
She refused to buy the lump of brass when she recognized what looked like hands. She realized this could have been a work-of-art, and under a Kansas City ordinance, scrap yards are prohibited from buying sculptures or works-of-art.
At the time, on Saturday, no one knew the pioneer woman statue had been stolen.
Hobbs says she received an email from police on Monday afternoon and immediately contacted detectives. She says had she known about the stolen statue, she would have confiscated the metal.
The recycling center does have surveillance video and police have released photos to the public in hopes that someone will recognize who may have been trying to sell the statue.
She did say that the brass that used to be the statue of the pioneer woman was worth $578 in scrap. That’s what the center would have paid for it had workers not recognized what it was.
David Aamodt with the National Frontier Trails Museum said it had been their hope that the statue would have been returned in tact. Aamodt now says he hopes justice will be served.
Federal Authorities Identify Man from Monett as Springfield Bank Robber
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Federal authorities are looking for a man from Monett suspected of robbing a bank in Springfield on Friday.
Joseph Meierotto, 49, is charged in U.S. District Court for robbing a Great Southern Bank branch at gunpoint.
The FBI asks for the public's assistance in locating Meierotto, who was identified through bank surveillance photos. Although he has been charged in the bank robbery, Meierotto is not arrested.
The robbery was about 4 p.m. on June 14. Investigators say Meierotto made his getaway in a vehicle stolen from Barry County. That vehicle has since been recovered.
Here is a photo of the suspect:
Joseph Meierotto, 49, is charged in U.S. District Court for robbing a Great Southern Bank branch at gunpoint.
The FBI asks for the public's assistance in locating Meierotto, who was identified through bank surveillance photos. Although he has been charged in the bank robbery, Meierotto is not arrested.
The robbery was about 4 p.m. on June 14. Investigators say Meierotto made his getaway in a vehicle stolen from Barry County. That vehicle has since been recovered.
Here is a photo of the suspect:
Sky-Scan Morning Quick Cast
Today Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Possible Natural Gas Leak in Butler
BUTLER, Mo - Butler Fire Department along with Butler Police and Liberty Gas Services are investigating a possible Natural Gas Leak around the area of Ft. Scott and Fulton Streets in Butler.
Clinic Prepares Kids for the County Horse Show
BUTLER, Mo - Hannah Lewellen and Linda Stark from Buckaroo Bay are coming together to host a clinic to get kids ready for the County Horse Show. The clinic will take place at the Bates County Fairgrounds at 11AM on June 30.
The clinic will help prepare the kids in Showmanship, Horsemanship, Running Events, and more. Children who attend are asked to bring any questions they may have or problems they are experiencing with their horse.
This is a free event for children of all ages and all locations. Children do not have to live in Bates County.
The clinic will help prepare the kids in Showmanship, Horsemanship, Running Events, and more. Children who attend are asked to bring any questions they may have or problems they are experiencing with their horse.
This is a free event for children of all ages and all locations. Children do not have to live in Bates County.
Pasture Weed Walk
NEVADA, Mo - The Pasture Weed Walk will be held Monday June 24th at 7:30PM. The rain date is June 24th. The walk will be held at Don McCoy Farm located at 16462 South 1100 Rd. in Nevada, ½ mile north of Highway 43 and 54 intersection.
Those attending are encouraged to bring any weed samples they want identified and pasture weed control information will be provided.
For more information contact Pat Miller at 417-448-2560.
Those attending are encouraged to bring any weed samples they want identified and pasture weed control information will be provided.
For more information contact Pat Miller at 417-448-2560.
Statue Stolen in Independance
INDEPENDENCE, Mo - The Independence Police Department currently are investigating the theft of a bronze statue. The statue is approximately 6 feet tall and depicts a frontier woman holding a child and a bucket. The statue was stolen from the National Frontiers Trails Center, located at 318 West Pacific Avenue in Independence around June 15th.
It is possible that the statue has been disassembled. The current value of the statue is estimated at $75,000. There is a reward that is being offered for the return of the statue or information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the crime.
Anyone with any information regarding this statue is asked to call the Independence Police Department, Attn: Detective Robert Brady at 816-325-6916.
It is possible that the statue has been disassembled. The current value of the statue is estimated at $75,000. There is a reward that is being offered for the return of the statue or information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the crime.
Anyone with any information regarding this statue is asked to call the Independence Police Department, Attn: Detective Robert Brady at 816-325-6916.
Butler City Council Info
BUTLER, Mo - Mayor Don Malan and the City Council has passed a resolution, asking Governor Jay Nixon to veto house bills that would remove local control from wireless antenna sites and cost recovery for attachments on community-owned facilities.
In short, the Mayor and Council are saying that control of what is done to and on city poles should be left to the cities involved. This has to do with charges and so on to cable and telephone companies. The resolution will go to Governor Nixon.
The Airport Commission is still working on maintenance needs, but the main item is the job that will involve matching funds from federal and state sources to handle runway drainage improvements and a seal coat project, with the city’s share about $29,000.
And this item will be of interest to swimmers…the Council approved a suggestion from Trent Diehl, Public Works Director, that an ice machine be purchased for the Aquatic Center. He pointed out that buying packages of ice isn’t feasible, as it would require a place to keep it frozen and get more people involved in taking care of details.
He noted that not only is there a heavy need for ice drinks and other normal needs, but the lifeguards could use it for making ice packs and other first aid reason. The Council accepted the low bid of just under $2,000 for the machine.
And that’s the latest word from Mayor Don Malan and the Butler City Council.
In short, the Mayor and Council are saying that control of what is done to and on city poles should be left to the cities involved. This has to do with charges and so on to cable and telephone companies. The resolution will go to Governor Nixon.
The Airport Commission is still working on maintenance needs, but the main item is the job that will involve matching funds from federal and state sources to handle runway drainage improvements and a seal coat project, with the city’s share about $29,000.
And this item will be of interest to swimmers…the Council approved a suggestion from Trent Diehl, Public Works Director, that an ice machine be purchased for the Aquatic Center. He pointed out that buying packages of ice isn’t feasible, as it would require a place to keep it frozen and get more people involved in taking care of details.
He noted that not only is there a heavy need for ice drinks and other normal needs, but the lifeguards could use it for making ice packs and other first aid reason. The Council accepted the low bid of just under $2,000 for the machine.
And that’s the latest word from Mayor Don Malan and the Butler City Council.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
$10,000 Reward Offered by Max Motors!
BUTLER, Mo – In the late evening ,or early morning hours of Thursday June 13th. Max Motors Car Dealership in Butler experienced vandalism on several of their new cars that were parked on the lot, at the rear of the building. Max Motors has a very good idea of who the culprits are and is currently reviewing video tape footage to help with this determination. A ten thousand dollar cash reward has been offered for the arrest and conviction of 1 or more of the vandals. If you have any information, contact the Butler Police Department 660-679-6131 or Mark Muller at Max Motors.
Man from Ava pleads guilty for murdering teen
CLINTON, Mo. - One of two men accused of killing a teenager near Ava pleaded guilty last Friday. Sentencing for Christopher Jorgensen of Ava is scheduled for Nov. 12.
Jorgenson, 29, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and armed criminal action after originally being charged with first-degree murder. His case was moved from Douglas County to Henry County to try to ensure a fair outcome. He could get a prison sentence of 10 to 30 years for murder and a sentence of three to 30 years for armed criminal action.
Prosecutors say Jorgenson and another man beat up Kenny Stout, 17, of Republic, left him in the woods, and then went back and stabbed him to death in December 2011.
Nathan Jensen, 26, is also charged for Stout's murder. His trial is scheduled to begin Oct. 28 in Pulaski County. He's charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action and abandonment of a corpse.
Jorgenson, 29, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and armed criminal action after originally being charged with first-degree murder. His case was moved from Douglas County to Henry County to try to ensure a fair outcome. He could get a prison sentence of 10 to 30 years for murder and a sentence of three to 30 years for armed criminal action.
Prosecutors say Jorgenson and another man beat up Kenny Stout, 17, of Republic, left him in the woods, and then went back and stabbed him to death in December 2011.
Nathan Jensen, 26, is also charged for Stout's murder. His trial is scheduled to begin Oct. 28 in Pulaski County. He's charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action and abandonment of a corpse.
Giving Fore Living Darin Wainscott Memorial Banquet
BUTLER, Mo - The first annual Giving fore Living Memorial Banquet will be held June 29th at the Butler Country Club. Contests, Games, and a Silent Auction will begin at 6 PM with the Banquet to follow.
Tickets are $20.00 per person with children under 12 eating for free with a paid adult. To purchase banquet tickets call tel:660-200-5230 or tel:660-200-5118
All proceeds go towards the Midwest Transport Network, Local Charities, and the Darin Wainscott Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Tickets are $20.00 per person with children under 12 eating for free with a paid adult. To purchase banquet tickets call tel:660-200-5230 or tel:660-200-5118
All proceeds go towards the Midwest Transport Network, Local Charities, and the Darin Wainscott Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN PLEASANT HILL HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
NORTHEASTERN LINN COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL KANSAS...
WEST CENTRAL BATES COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI...
* UNTIL 615 PM CDT
* AT 523 PM CDT...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED NEAR LA CYGNE...
AND MOVING SOUTHEAST AT 15 MPH.
AT 512 PM...TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTERS REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN
OSAWATOMIE.
HAZARD...QUARTER SIZE HAIL AND 60 MPH WIND GUSTS.
SOURCE...RADAR INDICATED.
IMPACT...HAIL DAMAGE TO VEHICLES IS EXPECTED. EXPECT WIND DAMAGE TO
ROOFS...SIDING AND TREES.
* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
PLEASANTON...AMSTERDAM...AMORET...WORLAND AND FOSTER.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
FOR YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF A
BUILDING.
HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
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NORTHEASTERN LINN COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL KANSAS...
WEST CENTRAL BATES COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI...
* UNTIL 615 PM CDT
* AT 523 PM CDT...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED NEAR LA CYGNE...
AND MOVING SOUTHEAST AT 15 MPH.
AT 512 PM...TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTERS REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN
OSAWATOMIE.
HAZARD...QUARTER SIZE HAIL AND 60 MPH WIND GUSTS.
SOURCE...RADAR INDICATED.
IMPACT...HAIL DAMAGE TO VEHICLES IS EXPECTED. EXPECT WIND DAMAGE TO
ROOFS...SIDING AND TREES.
* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
PLEASANTON...AMSTERDAM...AMORET...WORLAND AND FOSTER.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
FOR YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF A
BUILDING.
HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
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Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources Hosting Pesticide Pickup
CLINTON, Mo - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will host an event June 29 in the Henry County town of Clinton aimed at helping Missouri residents rid their homes and farms of unwanted pesticides and related chemicals. The event, part of the Missouri Pesticide Collection Program, will allow Missouri households and farmers to safely and legally dispose of pesticides, fungicides, insecticides, rodenticides, de-wormers, fly tags and fertilizers containing herbicides or pesticides.
The event runs from 9AM to 4PM at the Clinton Street Department Lot, 801 E. Sedalia Avenue in Clinton. It is open to all residents of Missouri. The program is funded through a hazardous waste enforcement settlement that resulted in more than $1 million being set aside for the effort.
The Department of Natural Resources has hired an independent contractor to conduct the collection events under the supervision of the department. More information on the Missouri Pesticide Collection Program is available online dnr.mo.gov/env/hwp/pesticide/
The event runs from 9AM to 4PM at the Clinton Street Department Lot, 801 E. Sedalia Avenue in Clinton. It is open to all residents of Missouri. The program is funded through a hazardous waste enforcement settlement that resulted in more than $1 million being set aside for the effort.
The Department of Natural Resources has hired an independent contractor to conduct the collection events under the supervision of the department. More information on the Missouri Pesticide Collection Program is available online dnr.mo.gov/env/hwp/pesticide/
MO State Fair Dreams Big With This Years Food Drive Industry Challenge
SEDALIA, Mo - The Missouri State Fair will be increasing its efforts to collect canned food this year as it joins in a challenge presented by its industry trade association. Fair Director Mark Wolfe said that members of the International Association of Fairs and Festivals have been invited to participate in its campaign, Dream Big, which has set an industry-wide goal of collecting 20 million pounds of food at fairs and festivals held in 2013.
“During the past two fairs, our food drive has brought in 20,000 pounds of food,” Wolfe said.
The special gate promotion will be offered again August 13, “Missouri Farmers Care Food Drive Tuesday, in cooperation with Ford and Missouri Farmers Care.” Adults and children bringing cans to the Missouri State Fair on August 13 will receive $1 off gate admission for every can donated, for up to half-off gate admission. Regular adult gate admission is $8, regular child admission is $2 for ages 6-13, and child admission is free every day for ages 5 and younger.
To help facilitate an upswing in the quantity of food collected this year, Missouri FFA and Missouri Ford dealerships will be involved, and collection days during the State Fair will be extended to include all 11 days.
Midwest Ford Dealers and St. Louis Ford Dealers will be collecting food at their locations now through August 12. Dealers will be giving a $1 off discount coupon for each can brought into their facility. The coupons can be redeemed at the Fair’s admission gates Tuesday, August 13.
A Canstruction® project will support the food drive again this year, serving as a visual reminder of food products that farmers bring to tables every day. A massive mural of the FFA emblem will be painted with nearly 6,000 yellow and blue cans of food and on display in the Agriculture Building August 8 through 18. Fairgoers will have an opportunity to purchase a can of food at the exhibit during the Fair and place the can in an unfinished element of the emblem; these monetary donations will go to the MFBA.
The 111th Missouri State Fair, themed “Chicks Dig It!” will be held August 8 through 18 in Sedalia. For more information about the food drive or the State Fair, visit www.mostatefair.com, follow the Fair on Facebook and Twitter, or call 1-800-422-FAIR (3247).
“During the past two fairs, our food drive has brought in 20,000 pounds of food,” Wolfe said.
The special gate promotion will be offered again August 13, “Missouri Farmers Care Food Drive Tuesday, in cooperation with Ford and Missouri Farmers Care.” Adults and children bringing cans to the Missouri State Fair on August 13 will receive $1 off gate admission for every can donated, for up to half-off gate admission. Regular adult gate admission is $8, regular child admission is $2 for ages 6-13, and child admission is free every day for ages 5 and younger.
To help facilitate an upswing in the quantity of food collected this year, Missouri FFA and Missouri Ford dealerships will be involved, and collection days during the State Fair will be extended to include all 11 days.
Midwest Ford Dealers and St. Louis Ford Dealers will be collecting food at their locations now through August 12. Dealers will be giving a $1 off discount coupon for each can brought into their facility. The coupons can be redeemed at the Fair’s admission gates Tuesday, August 13.
A Canstruction® project will support the food drive again this year, serving as a visual reminder of food products that farmers bring to tables every day. A massive mural of the FFA emblem will be painted with nearly 6,000 yellow and blue cans of food and on display in the Agriculture Building August 8 through 18. Fairgoers will have an opportunity to purchase a can of food at the exhibit during the Fair and place the can in an unfinished element of the emblem; these monetary donations will go to the MFBA.
The 111th Missouri State Fair, themed “Chicks Dig It!” will be held August 8 through 18 in Sedalia. For more information about the food drive or the State Fair, visit www.mostatefair.com, follow the Fair on Facebook and Twitter, or call 1-800-422-FAIR (3247).
Search underway for kidnapping suspect at Lake of the Ozarks
SUNRISE BEACH, Mo--Authorities at Lake of the Ozarks are looking for a man wanted in connection to a kidnapping from northern Missouri.
The Camden County Sheriff's office was involved in a short pursuit with Brian Adkinson on Monday. According to a news release, the stolen pickup Adkinson was driving was found near Sunrise Beach.
Deputies and K-9 started searching for Adkinson on Ivy Bend Road Monday night. He's considered armed and dangerous.
The Caldwell County Sheriff says Adkinson kidnapped Lauren Crawford Saturday afternoon from Hamilton. She turned up at a Columbia Hospital on Sunday. Crawford has a restraining order against Adkinson.
News Release from Camden County Sheriff's Office:
Search for kidnapping suspect continues;
A 2009 Maroon Ford F-150 Missouri License 84A 7DE, was recovered in the TT area of Lake of the Ozarks after a short pursuit.
Brian J Adkison who is a suspect in a kidnapping from Northern Missouri who has ties to the lake area is on the run from Law Enforcement. Law enforcement made contact with suspect vehicle which then fled from Law Enforcement. Law enforcement lost the vehicle during the pursuit. Vehicle was later located without the suspect. Vehicle had been reported stolen out of Jackson County Mo. Reports that the suspect had then stolen a wave runner and was in the 58mm area of the lake. Latest reports from witnesses he was last seen on foot in the 135-12 area of Morgan County.
The Camden County Sheriff's office was involved in a short pursuit with Brian Adkinson on Monday. According to a news release, the stolen pickup Adkinson was driving was found near Sunrise Beach.
Deputies and K-9 started searching for Adkinson on Ivy Bend Road Monday night. He's considered armed and dangerous.
The Caldwell County Sheriff says Adkinson kidnapped Lauren Crawford Saturday afternoon from Hamilton. She turned up at a Columbia Hospital on Sunday. Crawford has a restraining order against Adkinson.
News Release from Camden County Sheriff's Office:
Search for kidnapping suspect continues;
A 2009 Maroon Ford F-150 Missouri License 84A 7DE, was recovered in the TT area of Lake of the Ozarks after a short pursuit.
Brian J Adkison who is a suspect in a kidnapping from Northern Missouri who has ties to the lake area is on the run from Law Enforcement. Law enforcement made contact with suspect vehicle which then fled from Law Enforcement. Law enforcement lost the vehicle during the pursuit. Vehicle was later located without the suspect. Vehicle had been reported stolen out of Jackson County Mo. Reports that the suspect had then stolen a wave runner and was in the 58mm area of the lake. Latest reports from witnesses he was last seen on foot in the 135-12 area of Morgan County.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Boil Advisory for Dist #3
PASSIAC, Mo - A boil advisory is in effect for Water District # 3 which includes the city of Passiac and 1 mile south of Passiac on business 49/71 until further notice.
UPDATE: Boy 17, Drowns in Cass County Lake
HARRISONVILLE, Mo - The Cass County Sheriff's Department said a 17-year-old Kingsville boy drowned in a private lake Sunday afternoon.
Deputies said Kalen Littlefield was on a personal watercraft with a man at a party being held at a private lake south of Harrisonville.
Both of them fell off the watercraft, but the other passenger was the only one able to make it to shore.
Members of the Lee's Summit Underwater Rescue Team pulled Littlefield's body out of the water. Detectives said Littlefield was not a strong swimmer. Neither rider had a life jacket on.
Investigators said they believe Littlefield was taking part in a Father's Day celebration just before the accident happened.
The drowning was the third at a lake in the Kansas City region in the past eight days. A Raytown teenager drowned while swimming at a private lake in Lee's Summit last weekend. On Saturday, Brent Baselee, 26, drowned while swimming with friends at Longview Lake.
(Courtesy KMBC)
Deputies said Kalen Littlefield was on a personal watercraft with a man at a party being held at a private lake south of Harrisonville.
Both of them fell off the watercraft, but the other passenger was the only one able to make it to shore.
Members of the Lee's Summit Underwater Rescue Team pulled Littlefield's body out of the water. Detectives said Littlefield was not a strong swimmer. Neither rider had a life jacket on.
Investigators said they believe Littlefield was taking part in a Father's Day celebration just before the accident happened.
The drowning was the third at a lake in the Kansas City region in the past eight days. A Raytown teenager drowned while swimming at a private lake in Lee's Summit last weekend. On Saturday, Brent Baselee, 26, drowned while swimming with friends at Longview Lake.
(Courtesy KMBC)
The 21st Annual Coal Centre Days July 12th & 13th
PRESCOTT, Ks - Friday July 12th will kick off the event with the Smokin’ Competition. The Smokin’ Competition will be held all day.
On July 12th there will also be a Pulled Pork Dinner starting at 5PM and continuing to 7PM, Ol’ Fashion Singing with the Charlie Horse Band, and an Ice Cream Social at 7:30PM. All events on July 12th will be held at the Prescott County View Home.
The 21st Annual Coal Centre Days will continue through Saturday July 12th. The day will begin with the Parade at 10AM on Main Street. Line-up for the parade will be at 9AM at 3rd and Main Street. The theme for the Parade will be “Got Milk?”.
Following the Parade will be many events at Faber Park. These events include the Rust and Chrome Show at 11AM. There will be a $15 entry fee for the Rust and Chrome Show. Following the Rust and Chrome show will a Baby Contest and Horseshoe Pitch.
The Baby Contest will be diapers only.
At Faber Park there will also be a Cake Walk at Noon and a Garden Tractor Pull at 1PM. Bourbon County Garden Tractor Pulling Association rules will apply to the Garden Tractor Pull. At 1:30PM there will be a Turtle Race and Kids Games.
The Automobile Trivia Contest will take place at 2PM and the Top 20 of the Rust and Chrome Show will be awarded at 2:30PM. The Pit Crew Challenge will be at 3PM. Following the Pit Crew Challenge will be the Burn-Out Contest at 3:30PM. There will be a $10 entry fee and a $200 payout.
To wrap up the evening and the 21st Annual Coal Centre Days will be the Dinner from 5 to 7PM and the Draft Horse Pull at 7PM. Both events will take place at their new location, Faber Park.
For more information about the Smokin’ Contest, Rust and Chrome Show, or to be a vendor please contact Jeff Whitley at 913-256-9892.
For information on the Horse Pull contact Bucky Russell at 913-206-4624.
For more general information contact Vicky or Mary at the Prescott State Bank at 913-471-4321.
On July 12th there will also be a Pulled Pork Dinner starting at 5PM and continuing to 7PM, Ol’ Fashion Singing with the Charlie Horse Band, and an Ice Cream Social at 7:30PM. All events on July 12th will be held at the Prescott County View Home.
The 21st Annual Coal Centre Days will continue through Saturday July 12th. The day will begin with the Parade at 10AM on Main Street. Line-up for the parade will be at 9AM at 3rd and Main Street. The theme for the Parade will be “Got Milk?”.
Following the Parade will be many events at Faber Park. These events include the Rust and Chrome Show at 11AM. There will be a $15 entry fee for the Rust and Chrome Show. Following the Rust and Chrome show will a Baby Contest and Horseshoe Pitch.
The Baby Contest will be diapers only.
At Faber Park there will also be a Cake Walk at Noon and a Garden Tractor Pull at 1PM. Bourbon County Garden Tractor Pulling Association rules will apply to the Garden Tractor Pull. At 1:30PM there will be a Turtle Race and Kids Games.
The Automobile Trivia Contest will take place at 2PM and the Top 20 of the Rust and Chrome Show will be awarded at 2:30PM. The Pit Crew Challenge will be at 3PM. Following the Pit Crew Challenge will be the Burn-Out Contest at 3:30PM. There will be a $10 entry fee and a $200 payout.
To wrap up the evening and the 21st Annual Coal Centre Days will be the Dinner from 5 to 7PM and the Draft Horse Pull at 7PM. Both events will take place at their new location, Faber Park.
For more information about the Smokin’ Contest, Rust and Chrome Show, or to be a vendor please contact Jeff Whitley at 913-256-9892.
For information on the Horse Pull contact Bucky Russell at 913-206-4624.
For more general information contact Vicky or Mary at the Prescott State Bank at 913-471-4321.
3rd Annual Ultimate Horseman's Challenge
BATES COUNTY, Mo - The Bates County Sheriff’s Posse Ultimate Horseman’s Challenge will be July 13th at the Bates County Fairgrounds. This event will be sanctioned by the Ultimate Horseman Challenge Association.
Competitors will compete over several courses with obstacles to show how good their horsemanship skills are. Admission for spectators are is free and concessions will be provided by the Butler Masons and Demolay.
There will be a $80 Entry Fee for the Open Division, a $70 Entry Fee for the Amateur Division, and a $60 Entry Fee for the Colt Division. These divisions will have a 60% Payback.
There will be a $50 Entry Fee for the Novice Division, a $50 Entry Fee for the Classic Division, a $40 Entry Fee for the Youth Division, and a $35 Entry Fee for the Backaroo Divison. These divisions will be awarded trophies, prizes, and ribbons.
The Bates County Sheriff Posse is looking for sponsors for the Ultimate Horseman’s Challenge. Sponsors keep this event free to the community. For $75 be an Obstacle Sponsor for each course and for $200 be a Corporate Course Sponsor. Corporate Course Sponsors are allowed to place banners on the course and come and promote their business at the event. All Sponsors were announced multiple times throughout the event last year by announcers. Those unable to be a sponsor can still donate for horse related items as prizes for the riders that register for the event. Money raised will also help support the Law Enforcement Museum Restoration Project.
For more information contact Jami Page at either 660-679-3232 or 660-424-4215. You can also send an email to 2910@batescountysheriff.com or visit ultimatehca.com
Competitors will compete over several courses with obstacles to show how good their horsemanship skills are. Admission for spectators are is free and concessions will be provided by the Butler Masons and Demolay.
There will be a $80 Entry Fee for the Open Division, a $70 Entry Fee for the Amateur Division, and a $60 Entry Fee for the Colt Division. These divisions will have a 60% Payback.
There will be a $50 Entry Fee for the Novice Division, a $50 Entry Fee for the Classic Division, a $40 Entry Fee for the Youth Division, and a $35 Entry Fee for the Backaroo Divison. These divisions will be awarded trophies, prizes, and ribbons.
The Bates County Sheriff Posse is looking for sponsors for the Ultimate Horseman’s Challenge. Sponsors keep this event free to the community. For $75 be an Obstacle Sponsor for each course and for $200 be a Corporate Course Sponsor. Corporate Course Sponsors are allowed to place banners on the course and come and promote their business at the event. All Sponsors were announced multiple times throughout the event last year by announcers. Those unable to be a sponsor can still donate for horse related items as prizes for the riders that register for the event. Money raised will also help support the Law Enforcement Museum Restoration Project.
For more information contact Jami Page at either 660-679-3232 or 660-424-4215. You can also send an email to 2910@batescountysheriff.com or visit ultimatehca.com
Heart Saver CPR/AED Classes
BUTLER , Mo - Bates County Memorial Hospital will be having Heart Saver CPR and AED classes on Thursday June 27th and Wednesday July 24. The classes are 4 hour classes and will begin at 1PM and end at 5PM. Class Sizes are limited so pre-registration is necessary.
For information about pre-registration and cost contact Cheryl at 660-200-7046.
For information about pre-registration and cost contact Cheryl at 660-200-7046.
Butler Fire Dept, 'Firepup Program'
BUTLER, Mo - In a letter from the Butler Fire Department the FIREPUP program is asking for sponsors. The FIREPUP program specifically targets children. Those who sponsor will be contributing with the Butler Fire Department in providing fire safety education materials for children, safety fairs, public safety presentations, and fire stations.
These materials have been designed exclusively by the National Fire Safety Council, Inc., a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization. They offer age-specific 24 page activity manuals, pamphlets on smoke detectors, fire escapades, babysitter, badges, stickers and many other items used to teach the fundamentals of fire safety and burn prevention. The Butler Fire Department strongly believes by making children aware they can prevent tragic fire loss and death.
In order to help cover the cost of these materials the Butler Fire Department and National Fire Safety Council Inc. are turning to those in the community. They are asking you to consider sponsoring materials for the students in the community. Sponsor amounts rage from 20 children at $50 and 200 children at $500.
This is “provided as a public service by people who care.”
All tax-deductible checks should be made payable to National Fire Safety Council, Inc and mail to FIREPUP PROGRAM, Butler Fire Department at 701 Roberta in Butler. The department and council would like to thank those who donate in advance for their generous support of this program. Response to this program needs to be by July 7.
These materials have been designed exclusively by the National Fire Safety Council, Inc., a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization. They offer age-specific 24 page activity manuals, pamphlets on smoke detectors, fire escapades, babysitter, badges, stickers and many other items used to teach the fundamentals of fire safety and burn prevention. The Butler Fire Department strongly believes by making children aware they can prevent tragic fire loss and death.
In order to help cover the cost of these materials the Butler Fire Department and National Fire Safety Council Inc. are turning to those in the community. They are asking you to consider sponsoring materials for the students in the community. Sponsor amounts rage from 20 children at $50 and 200 children at $500.
This is “provided as a public service by people who care.”
All tax-deductible checks should be made payable to National Fire Safety Council, Inc and mail to FIREPUP PROGRAM, Butler Fire Department at 701 Roberta in Butler. The department and council would like to thank those who donate in advance for their generous support of this program. Response to this program needs to be by July 7.
Butler Senior Center Raffle For 2007 Miata
BUTLER, Mo - To support the Butler Senior Center, raffle tickets will be sold at either $10 per ticket or $25 for three tickets. Those who buy raffle tickets will be entered to win a 2007 Red Mazda MX-5 Miata, which was donated by Max Motors. Tickets can be purchased at Max Motors, The Butler Senior Center, or contact a Butler Senior Center Board Member.
For more information contact The Butler Senior Center at 660-679-5830.
For more information contact The Butler Senior Center at 660-679-5830.
Outlaw Bass Tournament - June 23rd
BUTLER, Mo - The 2013 Outlaw Bass Tournaments are about to kick off!
1. Rules: The following rules for the tournament will be used. These rules will be interpreted solely by the tournament officials and their decisions are final.
2. Eligibility: All individuals who have paid the appropriate entry fee prior to 8:00 pm on the day before the tournament. Open to all ages. Maximum of 2 people per team.
3. Entry Fee: $40.00 per team. Entries will be accepted in person to Dale Craft or Troy Minor.
4. Tournament Hours: Take off at sunrise. Weigh in at 3:00 p.m. All fish must be caught during the tournament hours.
5. Take off and weigh-in: No take off check in. Weigh-in at the home of Dale Craft, Rt. 1 Box 624, Butler, MO. (3.5 miles E on H Hwy, ¾ miles N on UU Hwy, gray house on the right.)
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6. Tackle and Equipment: All bass must be caught on a rod and reel during tournament hours. Artificial and live bait allowed.
7. Safety and Sportsmanship: Safe boating and fishing practices must be observed. Life jackets must be worn at any time the big motor is running. All Missouri Department of Conservation and Missouri State Water Patrol regulations and laws apply.
8. Permitted Fishing Locations: Any location in which you have prior permissions.
9. Scoring: Largemouth bass only. Length limits determined by your fishing location in accordance with Missouri Department of Conservation rules. 5 Fish limit. Total stringer weight per team will determine place. Any fish under the specified length brought to the scales will result in that fish being deducted from the total weight of the stringer. No frozen, mangled, or iced fish will be accepted. NO DEAD FISH WILL BE WEIGHED! Any dead fish weighed will result in a loss of the weight of that fish plus an additional 5 pound penalty.
10. Protest: must be filed prior to pay out.
11. Pay Out: Of the 40$ entry fee, $5 per team goes to “Big Bass” award. Remainder of the entry fee is split between 1st place (50%), 2nd Place (30%), 3rd (20%). If less than 8 teams, placings will go 1st (60%) and 2nd (40%).
12. Ties: will be determined by the team with the most number of fish. If a tie remains, the team with the biggest fish being weighed. If a tie is still in effect, the winner will be determined by coin toss (the first team to weigh will be considered heads).
13. Check in Late Penalty: 1 pound per minute up to 10 minutes, then disqualification. No excuses.
Contacts:
Dale Craft (660) 679-9101
Troy Minor (660) 679-4121
1. Rules: The following rules for the tournament will be used. These rules will be interpreted solely by the tournament officials and their decisions are final.
2. Eligibility: All individuals who have paid the appropriate entry fee prior to 8:00 pm on the day before the tournament. Open to all ages. Maximum of 2 people per team.
3. Entry Fee: $40.00 per team. Entries will be accepted in person to Dale Craft or Troy Minor.
4. Tournament Hours: Take off at sunrise. Weigh in at 3:00 p.m. All fish must be caught during the tournament hours.
5. Take off and weigh-in: No take off check in. Weigh-in at the home of Dale Craft, Rt. 1 Box 624, Butler, MO. (3.5 miles E on H Hwy, ¾ miles N on UU Hwy, gray house on the right.)
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6. Tackle and Equipment: All bass must be caught on a rod and reel during tournament hours. Artificial and live bait allowed.
7. Safety and Sportsmanship: Safe boating and fishing practices must be observed. Life jackets must be worn at any time the big motor is running. All Missouri Department of Conservation and Missouri State Water Patrol regulations and laws apply.
8. Permitted Fishing Locations: Any location in which you have prior permissions.
9. Scoring: Largemouth bass only. Length limits determined by your fishing location in accordance with Missouri Department of Conservation rules. 5 Fish limit. Total stringer weight per team will determine place. Any fish under the specified length brought to the scales will result in that fish being deducted from the total weight of the stringer. No frozen, mangled, or iced fish will be accepted. NO DEAD FISH WILL BE WEIGHED! Any dead fish weighed will result in a loss of the weight of that fish plus an additional 5 pound penalty.
10. Protest: must be filed prior to pay out.
11. Pay Out: Of the 40$ entry fee, $5 per team goes to “Big Bass” award. Remainder of the entry fee is split between 1st place (50%), 2nd Place (30%), 3rd (20%). If less than 8 teams, placings will go 1st (60%) and 2nd (40%).
12. Ties: will be determined by the team with the most number of fish. If a tie remains, the team with the biggest fish being weighed. If a tie is still in effect, the winner will be determined by coin toss (the first team to weigh will be considered heads).
13. Check in Late Penalty: 1 pound per minute up to 10 minutes, then disqualification. No excuses.
Contacts:
Dale Craft (660) 679-9101
Troy Minor (660) 679-4121
Sky-Scan Quick Cast
WEATHER - Today Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Currently at the Missouri-Kansas border, stretching from Kansas City down to Houston, Tx
Currently at the Missouri-Kansas border, stretching from Kansas City down to Houston, Tx
New Phone Number for High Street Family Care Clinic
BUTLER, Mo - There's a new phone number at the High Street Family care clinic, Dr Jerry Morris P: 660-200-7528
Update your contact information!
Update your contact information!
Search Underway for Fisherman Presumed Drowned
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. - The Missouri Water Patrol is searching for a fisherman who is missing and presumed drowned on Lake of the Ozarks.
Troopers say Joe Bartholomew, 51, of Camdenton, was last seen fishing off a private dock at the 13.5 mile mark of the Big Niangua arm of the lake Sunday.
An initial sweep of the water near the dock didn't turn up anything. But search operations will start back up again this morning.
Bartholomew's family has been notified of his presumed death.
(Courtesy KOLR)
Troopers say Joe Bartholomew, 51, of Camdenton, was last seen fishing off a private dock at the 13.5 mile mark of the Big Niangua arm of the lake Sunday.
An initial sweep of the water near the dock didn't turn up anything. But search operations will start back up again this morning.
Bartholomew's family has been notified of his presumed death.
(Courtesy KOLR)
2013 Butler Saddle Club Queen/Princess
BUTLER, Mo - Congratulations to Bailey Heckadon,The 2013 Butler Saddle Club Rodeo Queen. Winning a saddle donated by Buckaroo Bay!!! Congratulations are also in order for Hunter Elkinton for winning 2013 Princess!!!
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Rich Hill Coupon Books
RICH HILL, Mo - Saturday June 22nd, President Doug McCrorey will be at Food Fair in Rich Hill selling the coupon books.
Stop by between 8 am and 6 pm and purchase a $10.00 coupon book.
If you can’t make it to Food Fair the 22nd order your coupon book, call 417-283-1500.
Stop by between 8 am and 6 pm and purchase a $10.00 coupon book.
If you can’t make it to Food Fair the 22nd order your coupon book, call 417-283-1500.
Boy, 17, drowns in Cass County lake
HARRISONVILLE, Mo - The Cass County Sheriff's Department said a 17-year-old Kingsville boy drowned in a private lake Sunday afternoon.
Deputies said Kalen Littlefield was on a personal watercraft with a man at a party being held at a private lake south of Harrisonville.
Both of them fell off the watercraft, but the other passenger was the only one able to make it to shore.
Members of the Lee's Summit Underwater Rescue Team pulled Littlefield's body out of the water. Detectives said Littlefield was not a strong swimmer. Neither rider had a life jacket on.
Investigators said they believe Littlefield was taking part in a Father's Day celebration just before the accident happened.
The drowning was the third at a lake in the Kansas City region in the past eight days. A Raytown teenager drowned while swimming at a private lake in Lee's Summit last weekend. On Saturday, Brent Baselee, 26, drowned while swimming with friends at Longview Lake.
(Source KMBC)
Deputies said Kalen Littlefield was on a personal watercraft with a man at a party being held at a private lake south of Harrisonville.
Both of them fell off the watercraft, but the other passenger was the only one able to make it to shore.
Members of the Lee's Summit Underwater Rescue Team pulled Littlefield's body out of the water. Detectives said Littlefield was not a strong swimmer. Neither rider had a life jacket on.
Investigators said they believe Littlefield was taking part in a Father's Day celebration just before the accident happened.
The drowning was the third at a lake in the Kansas City region in the past eight days. A Raytown teenager drowned while swimming at a private lake in Lee's Summit last weekend. On Saturday, Brent Baselee, 26, drowned while swimming with friends at Longview Lake.
(Source KMBC)
Cattle Theft Continues in Southwest Missouri
WILLARD, Mo - Greene County deputies continue to see an increase in cattle thefts.
The most recent happened Wednesday night. Seven cows -- four heifers and three bulls -- were taken from Clearwater farm. That's just off Highway 266 near Willard.
Jim Pipkin has more than 700 Black Angus cows. Thursday morning, he noticed three bulls were out of place and other cattle were mixed in the wrong pastures.
"You can tell it was a hurried project cause we never leave anything out like this."
Now authorities are investigating the disappearance of cattle that hold a value of more than $20,000.
"Panels were slung out. You can tell it was half-hazardly, just enough to get them on the trailer, get them confined and get them gone."
He and his family have been farming Angus cattle for the past eight decades.
"My dad found these fences cut when he started checking."
Now, for the fist time ever, Jim doesn't feel so secure about his livelihood.
"You feel violated for sure. You always feel you're immune to it because of the extra precautions you take."
On the night of June 12 and morning of the 13th, "probably about 8:30 to 7 a.m." the cattle were stolen.
"They basically lined up a trailer along the fence line and took panels off here and the building up there and made a semi corral here."
Jim says the thieves entered through the gate just off Highway 266, then through a pasture where they cut a fence, which knocked out high voltage electricity for almost three quarters of a mile.
"They had to have had insulated tools, or gloves or had done it before."
Someone has done it before. About a year and a half ago, Jim's fence was cut, but no cows were stolen -- unlike his neighbors just down the road.
"You know the sense of rage they feel, dealing with the parasites of society as far as I'm concerned."
And Jim feels his cows are gone for good, out over $22,000, and fed up with what's been happening to him and the rest of the local cattle farmers.
"Sure we'd like to have them back, but I want the people that did it more than I want the cattle."
And Jim did mention each cow at Clearwater farm is tagged and tattooed, so he feels the cows can only be sold out of state.
As for insurance on the cows, Jim only has a flat coverage plan. He said having insurance on each head of cattle would just be too expensive.
(Source KQTV)
The most recent happened Wednesday night. Seven cows -- four heifers and three bulls -- were taken from Clearwater farm. That's just off Highway 266 near Willard.
Jim Pipkin has more than 700 Black Angus cows. Thursday morning, he noticed three bulls were out of place and other cattle were mixed in the wrong pastures.
"You can tell it was a hurried project cause we never leave anything out like this."
Now authorities are investigating the disappearance of cattle that hold a value of more than $20,000.
"Panels were slung out. You can tell it was half-hazardly, just enough to get them on the trailer, get them confined and get them gone."
He and his family have been farming Angus cattle for the past eight decades.
"My dad found these fences cut when he started checking."
Now, for the fist time ever, Jim doesn't feel so secure about his livelihood.
"You feel violated for sure. You always feel you're immune to it because of the extra precautions you take."
On the night of June 12 and morning of the 13th, "probably about 8:30 to 7 a.m." the cattle were stolen.
"They basically lined up a trailer along the fence line and took panels off here and the building up there and made a semi corral here."
Jim says the thieves entered through the gate just off Highway 266, then through a pasture where they cut a fence, which knocked out high voltage electricity for almost three quarters of a mile.
"They had to have had insulated tools, or gloves or had done it before."
Someone has done it before. About a year and a half ago, Jim's fence was cut, but no cows were stolen -- unlike his neighbors just down the road.
"You know the sense of rage they feel, dealing with the parasites of society as far as I'm concerned."
And Jim feels his cows are gone for good, out over $22,000, and fed up with what's been happening to him and the rest of the local cattle farmers.
"Sure we'd like to have them back, but I want the people that did it more than I want the cattle."
And Jim did mention each cow at Clearwater farm is tagged and tattooed, so he feels the cows can only be sold out of state.
As for insurance on the cows, Jim only has a flat coverage plan. He said having insurance on each head of cattle would just be too expensive.
(Source KQTV)
Andrew County Fair in Full Swing
ST. JOSEPH, Mo - It's a busy week at the Andrew County Fair.
Food, horses, plenty of livestock and a good time are all a part of the history at the fairgrounds in Savannah.
Organizers say they have fair records that date as far back as 1917. Keeping the fair going is as much for tradition as it is in keeping up with the fun.
"It's the place to meet where everyone would come to gather," said Wayne Duncan, Andrew County Fair Board President. "Nowadays it's a tough competition because everybody is so busy. There's ballgames everywhere and everything else going on. We really try hard those of us involved with the fair board, the livestock committee, 4H, to keep this part of our community alive and keep it going.
The fair will be dark for tomorrow and Monday, but then kick back into gear on Tuesday with lots of livestock events scheduled throughout the week.
The fair runs through next Saturday.
(Source KQTV)
Food, horses, plenty of livestock and a good time are all a part of the history at the fairgrounds in Savannah.
Organizers say they have fair records that date as far back as 1917. Keeping the fair going is as much for tradition as it is in keeping up with the fun.
"It's the place to meet where everyone would come to gather," said Wayne Duncan, Andrew County Fair Board President. "Nowadays it's a tough competition because everybody is so busy. There's ballgames everywhere and everything else going on. We really try hard those of us involved with the fair board, the livestock committee, 4H, to keep this part of our community alive and keep it going.
The fair will be dark for tomorrow and Monday, but then kick back into gear on Tuesday with lots of livestock events scheduled throughout the week.
The fair runs through next Saturday.
(Source KQTV)
Man Drowns in Stockton Lake
CEDAR COUNTY, Mo. - A man drowned yesterday at First Beach in Stockton Lake, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Christopher Roper, 36, of El Dorado Springs, was swimming in the lake when he went under water.
Roper did resurface and was found by Army Corps of Engineers Rangers.
Resuscitation efforts were given by ambulance personnel at the scene, but despite these efforts, Roper was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
(Source KOLR)
Christopher Roper, 36, of El Dorado Springs, was swimming in the lake when he went under water.
Roper did resurface and was found by Army Corps of Engineers Rangers.
Resuscitation efforts were given by ambulance personnel at the scene, but despite these efforts, Roper was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
(Source KOLR)
Vernon County Shooter Training
NEVADA, Mo - Sheriffs Deputies along with members of the State Highway Patrol and the Conservation Department held active shooter training in the Nevada High school today. Nearly 20 teachers attended and took part in the training. This was great training to help the local law enforcement and schools learn to work together!
Boil Advisory for Water District #5
A boil water advisory has been issued for Water District #5 from Tuesday, June 11th thru Sunday, June 16th for the entire east side of I-49 in Water District #5. This includes the area from the Cass County Line to County Road 8004 and east to the Henry County line. A boil water “advisory” means conditions are in your best interest to boil all drinking water.
Springfield Shocked by Flash Flood
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Nine to ten inches of rain fell in the span of about two hours yesterday in parts of Greene County, creating flooded roadways and stalling cars.
"It's been chaotic," says Springfield Fire Department Rescue Specialist Jeff Elliott. "Mostly it's been checking on people who have tried to drive through flood water. There have been people calling in and saying 'I'm stuck here or someone is stuck there.'"
The Springfield Fire Department was extremely busy-- staging its water rescue vehicle on the south side of town after darkened skies moved into Greene County bringing thunderstorms and a lot of heavy rain.
"The storms just exploded over the southern part of the city," says National Weather Service Meteorologist Steve Runnels. "Up until about one 1:00 p.m. we had nine to ten inches of rain in some parts."
Raindrops turned to puddles and before the blink of an eye roadways and cars were underwater.
"Even though your vehicle is heavy, the water is buoyant and can lift you up in your car and that's how you lose traction and get blown off the side of the road," Elliott says. "And you can get into trouble that way."
"It really takes no water to impact a car driving across the roadway," says Larry Woods with the Springfield/Greene County Office of Emergency Management. "A few inches of rapidly running water is enough to float a car and wash it off the road."
The downpours put quite the damper on Greene County-- prompting the National Weather Service to issue an emergency flash flood warning.
"As the rainfall continued to pile up, we issued a flash flood emergency," Runnels said. "This was a very incredible heavy rainfall event that happened to strike south Springfield."
And as the rain continues to fall, officials want to get one main message across-- if you see water, turn around and don't drown.
"Don't drive through flood water," Elliott says.
"The rule of thumb is very simple," says Runnels. "If you ever see an area of water that covers the road-- turn around, don't drown."
Officials say it's very important for families to be prepared and have a plan whether that's evacuating or just putting valuables in a safe place where they won't get damaged by flooding.
(Source KOLR)
"It's been chaotic," says Springfield Fire Department Rescue Specialist Jeff Elliott. "Mostly it's been checking on people who have tried to drive through flood water. There have been people calling in and saying 'I'm stuck here or someone is stuck there.'"
The Springfield Fire Department was extremely busy-- staging its water rescue vehicle on the south side of town after darkened skies moved into Greene County bringing thunderstorms and a lot of heavy rain.
"The storms just exploded over the southern part of the city," says National Weather Service Meteorologist Steve Runnels. "Up until about one 1:00 p.m. we had nine to ten inches of rain in some parts."
Raindrops turned to puddles and before the blink of an eye roadways and cars were underwater.
"Even though your vehicle is heavy, the water is buoyant and can lift you up in your car and that's how you lose traction and get blown off the side of the road," Elliott says. "And you can get into trouble that way."
"It really takes no water to impact a car driving across the roadway," says Larry Woods with the Springfield/Greene County Office of Emergency Management. "A few inches of rapidly running water is enough to float a car and wash it off the road."
The downpours put quite the damper on Greene County-- prompting the National Weather Service to issue an emergency flash flood warning.
"As the rainfall continued to pile up, we issued a flash flood emergency," Runnels said. "This was a very incredible heavy rainfall event that happened to strike south Springfield."
And as the rain continues to fall, officials want to get one main message across-- if you see water, turn around and don't drown.
"Don't drive through flood water," Elliott says.
"The rule of thumb is very simple," says Runnels. "If you ever see an area of water that covers the road-- turn around, don't drown."
Officials say it's very important for families to be prepared and have a plan whether that's evacuating or just putting valuables in a safe place where they won't get damaged by flooding.
(Source KOLR)
Friday, June 14, 2013
John Brown Jamboree & Music Festival
OSAWATOMIE, - Everything starts with a parade on Thursday night to kick things off. A concert has been added on the Main Stage Friday night after the crowning of a new "Miss Osawatomie". Food Vendors will also fill the park on Friday. On Saturday, you'll be busy with crafters, food booths, the car show, the motorcycle show, helicopter rides, petting zoo and many other events. The JB Park will be hopping all day long with a live music lineup that kicks off about 2 PM.
Bring your lawn chairs! Coolers are welcome! However, NO ALCOHOL WILL BE PERMITTED! YOUR COOLER WILL BE SEARCHED. So bring the family for some wholesome family fun!
General Info;
Tickets for the concert are $20 in advance. Visit us at www.johnbrownjamboree.com to get your tickets now. They will be $15 at the gate on Friday and $20 at the gate on Saturday. (Cash only at the gate). All persons will need a ticket. CHILDREN 10 AND UNDER ARE FREE!!!
Bring your lawn chairs for the concert. Coolers will be checked at the gate. NO ALCOHOL WILL BE PERMITTED!
Visit johnbrownjamboree.org
June 20th thru 23rd
Or their Facebook Page
Bring your lawn chairs! Coolers are welcome! However, NO ALCOHOL WILL BE PERMITTED! YOUR COOLER WILL BE SEARCHED. So bring the family for some wholesome family fun!
General Info;
Tickets for the concert are $20 in advance. Visit us at www.johnbrownjamboree.com to get your tickets now. They will be $15 at the gate on Friday and $20 at the gate on Saturday. (Cash only at the gate). All persons will need a ticket. CHILDREN 10 AND UNDER ARE FREE!!!
Bring your lawn chairs for the concert. Coolers will be checked at the gate. NO ALCOHOL WILL BE PERMITTED!
Visit johnbrownjamboree.org
June 20th thru 23rd
Or their Facebook Page
$10,000 REWARD OFFERED
BUTLER, Mo - In the late evening ,or early morning hours of Thursday June 13th. Max Motors Car Dealership in Butler experienced vandalism on several of their new cars that were parked on the lot, at the rear of the building. Max Motors has a very good idea of who the culprits are and is currently reviewing video tape footage to help with this determination. A ten thousand dollar cash reward has been offered for the arrest and conviction of 1 or more of the vandals. If you have any information, contact the Butler Police Department 660-679-6131 or Mark Muller at Max Motors.
Monday, June 3, 2013
Man Cave Swap Meet
BUTLER, Mo - The first Man Cave Swap Meet will be held June 29 at the Bates County Elks Lodge in Butler! “This ain’t your Grandma’s Garage Sale”… that means this Man Cave Swap Meet is for men related items only! Call now to reserve your Swap Meet booth. Each booth costs 15 dollars… Vendor and buyers are welcome, free admission and parking! Tables will be provided for inside or outside! … Bring your fishing poles, ladders, tools, camping equipment, … it’s all a “ Man thing”…. Women welcome to purchase but this garage sale is all about the things “ men want”! Call Berry Piland to reserve your booth! 660-460-1281!
Poplar Heights Festival June 8th & 9th
BUTLER, Mo - The Poplar Heights Festival will offer Black Powder Guns, a Woodcarver, blacksmith, broom maker, weavers, glass maker, wagon rides and a Wild West Show. All are joining other heritage crafters and demonstrators at the Poplar Heights Living History Farm’s Summer Festival - June 8 & 9. The Poplar Heights Living History Farm is located east of Butler, Missouri. From Butler go east on H Highway to UU Highway and follow the signs.
For more information visit poplarheightsfarm.org or call 660-424-9200. Kids are free, adults just $4.00 – free parking, buses welcome and most facilities are handicapped accessible.
For more information visit poplarheightsfarm.org or call 660-424-9200. Kids are free, adults just $4.00 – free parking, buses welcome and most facilities are handicapped accessible.
Book Sale June 6-8 Butler Public Library
BUTLER, Mo - The Butler Public Library will host a book sale June 6th thru the 8th. A sneak preview will be held Wednesday June 5th from 5:30 to 7:00pm . The Butler Public Library is located at 100 West Atkison Street in Butler.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
BCMH High Street Family Care Clinic
Beginning June 7th the Bates County Memorial Hospital High Street Family Care Clinic will be closed on Fridays. Only the medical clinic will be closed. Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Jerry Morris’s Clinic will still be open on Fridays.
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