Candlelight Vigil Held for Missing Girl

GOLDEN CITY, MO - Community members held a vigil Tuesday night in the park where Adriaunna Horton was last seen. Dozens of people came out to show their love and support for Adriaunna and her family. Those who attended were visibly upset about the events.

We spoke with friends and family at the ceremony held early this evening in the park where the little girl was last seen. Everyone is telling us they are still hopeful, but the morale is starting to dwindle with each hour that passes without finding Adriaunna.

"People you've never seen before in your life. You see a trailer load full of four-wheelers from a neighboring business, things like that. People on horseback, they just keep coming in. For such a sad time, it's a great thing. It's just wonderful," said Linda Brunner, Adriaunna's Great Aunt.

"This little girl is part of our family. We're family in this community and we watch out for our own and we want to bring her home," said Dixie Taylor, Golden City Resident.

"I love her with all my heart and I hope she's up in heaven with my grandpa. At least she won't be hurting," said Larry Horton, Uncle and Godfather.

Adriaunna's uncle says he is still hopeful she is alive, but he is fearing the worst. Volunteers have been told to get some rest tonight and pick backup in the morning. Law enforcement are still questioning Bourne and continuing to knock on doors this evening following any leads. If anyone has any information in the case, they are asked to contact the Barton County sheriff.


(story contributed by KODE, Joplin, Mo)

Man is Charged with Kidnapping Missing 12-year-old Girl

GOLDEN CITY, MO - Late Tuesday afternoon, a man was charged with kidnapping a 12-year-old girl on Monday. Bobby D. Bourne Jr., 34, was charged after being held in the Barton County jail for 24 hours. He now has a $1 million bond.

An intense search for the missing 12-year-old girl continued on Tuesday. Fourteen law enforcement and public service departments looked for Adrianna Horton, who got in a vehicle at a park in Golden City late Monday afternoon. She was playing there with friends after completing the first day of a new school year.

“I'm just lost. You always want your baby to be in your arms, to know she's safe and at home and not lost and cold,” said Adrianna’s mother, Wendi Jackson of Overland Park, Kan., as she fought back tears.

Jackson says words can't describe the emotions that she's felt since Adrianna disappeared and she rushed to Golden City.

“Yesterday, my little girl was over here. She just got home from school. She went to Hazel's Park here in Golden City, she was playing with her sisters and two friends and a guy pulled up and coaxed my daughter over to the vehicle and abducted her,” said Adrianna’s dad, James Horton of Golden City.

Horton says Bourne once worked for him.

“His kids and my kids played together, they were all friends and everything. This is just a sick individual who needs dealt with swiftly and very sternly,” he said.

Shortly after 5 p.m. Monday, Horton called police to report his child was missing, after the group of friends with whom she was playing at the park told him what they saw.

“Based on the information that was given by a witness at the scene, the driver in that vehicle was stopped a little after 6:30 yesterday evening. That driver and vehicle are being detained,” said Missouri State Highway Patrol spokesman Sgt. Mike Watson.

Adrianna wasn’t with that driver. More than 14 law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and the Southwest Missouri Major Case Squad, began an extensive search effort for the missing girl.

“There are different areas around the city and then pressing a little farther outside of town that the searchers and law enforcement will be at,” said Watson.

Officers declined to comment on where specifically they've searched, if they are looking at any other people of interest, or if they have come across any clothing or belongings of Adrianna.

“Leads are coming in all the time and, as the investigators are coming back, they are providing more information, and then sending those investigators back out to talk to different people,” said Watson.

In this small town of fewer than 800 people, the Horton family asks that no stone be left unturned when it comes to locating their daughter.

“Any help, any volunteers and anybody that wants to help and has a flashlight and good feet,” said Horton.

The family said Tuesday morning that the sheriff asked the family not to participate in the search. Others are welcome, however.

“The more eyes the better. It may be the difference between finding that key piece of evidence that you may miss because you don't have enough people,” said Watson.

Farm Business Plans Improve Efficiency and Profitability

EDINA, MO – Like any other business, a farm is more likely to succeed with a written business plan.

“A business plan can serve as a road map for your business,” says Karisha Devlin, a University of Missouri Extension agriculture business specialist in Knox County.

“You are defining what your goals and objectives are,” Devlin says. “You are saying who, what, when and where as far as what you produce, how you are going to market it, and the financing behind your business.”

A written business plan is often a requirement when seeking financing to start a new business or expand an existing one, but a plan is a good idea even if you’re not looking to borrow money.

“You are not setting the next generation up to be successful if you are keeping everything to yourself,” Devlin says. “Putting everything down on paper, not only for yourself but for others in your operation, helps everyone feel like a team and understand the direction that the operation is going. It really does lead to improved efficiency and improved profitability.”

Devlin says experienced producers can use business plans to make better-informed decisions, whether it be exploring market options, mapping out a transition on the farm, adding more family members or preparing to sell or transfer the business.

Developing a business plan might sound daunting if you’ve never done one, but don’t get overwhelmed. A business plan, Devlin says, is just telling your story: What you want to do, what you presently do, and who’s involved in it.

Local MU Extension business specialists can help with information and resources for putting together a business plan. Devlin also suggests a free online program called Ag Plan, at www.agplan.umn.edu, that provides a template that helps develop a plan.
Finally, once you develop your plan, you should use it.

“Don’t just stick it on a shelf and forget about it,” Devlin says. “Also remember to go through and revise it. Any time there are circumstances that change in your farming operation it’s good to go back and review it and make sure it accurately reflects where you are.”
Additional information on business plans is available from MU Extension.
(courtesy MU Extension)

CDC: Poultry Sold in New Mexico Linked to 37-State Salmonella Outbreak

NEW MEXICO - A New Mexico hatchery may be behind a salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 300 people in 37 states, health officials said Monday.

The New Mexico Department of Health said in an Aug. 19 statement that the strain of salmonella was found in a duck pen at Privett Hatchery in Portales.

As of Monday, 316 people have been infected, including who have been hospitalized, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. No deaths have been reported.

Privett Hatchery supplies baby chicks, ducklings and other live baby poultry to feed stores and mail order customers throughout the country. A total of 113 feed store locations and 18 mail-order hatcheries associated with the outbreak have been identified, according to the CDC.

"The Department wants to remind parents not to keep live baby poultry in their homes," Department of Health Secretary Retta Ward said in a press release. "Any time anyone handles baby ducklings or chicks, they need to wash their hands thoroughly to reduce the risk of contracting salmonella."

The most cases have been reported in Colorado (37 infected), followed by Texas (32) Washington, and New Mexico (tied at 19 cases).

Ninety-seven percent of those sickened reported purchasing live poultry, and 81 percent had contact with a bird within a week of getting sick. Illnesses in outbreaks like these take about two to three weeks to be reported, according to the CDC, so some that occurred after July 22 may still not be accounted for.

Salmonella is bacteria that causes an infection, called salmonellosis, that typically lasts for about a week, bringing symptoms like diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps within 72 hours of exposure. Most people will recover without treatment, but some -- including the elderly, young children and individuals with weakened immune systems -- may develop more serious illness if the infection spreads from the gut to the bloodstream.

About 60 percent of those sickened in the current outbreak are aged 10 and younger.

The health department says a salmonella infection could occur when parents keep the baby poultry inside the house and allow their small children to handle or snuggle them. If parents handled the birds outside, they may also carry the infection if they don't wash their hands properly, and indirectly give the bacteria to their kids.

"Salmonella can be present in the droppings of chicks and other baby birds, even though the animals themselves usually won't show signs of illness," Dr. Paul Ettestad, New Mexico's public health veterinarian, added in the press release. "This makes it easy for people to let their guard down, and that's when they run the risk of getting salmonella."

Sky-Scan Evening Forecast

Currently we have a few clouds with a temperature of 86, Humidity at 52% and wind speeds SW at 7mph.

Other current readings:
Barometer30.08 in
Dewpoint66°F (19°C)
VisibilityNA
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last Update on 20 Aug 1:55 pm CDT

Tonight - Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind around 6 mph.

Tomorrow - Sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

Bates County Sheriff Department Helping In Search For Missing Golden City Girl

BATES COUNTY, MO - Several Bates County Sheriff Deputies have been in Golden City Missouri since the Southwest Major Case Squad was activated late yesterday. BCSO search equipment was also sent to assist.

Those deputies have been rotated out and returned to Bates County to get sleep. They will be ready in a few short hours to return to Golden City to assist in the efforts to bring this missing child home.

We ask for your prayers for the family and the Golden City community along with the hundreds of Law Enforcememt Officials that are in a joint effort to resolve this case.



MISSING: An endangered person advisory has been issued for Adrianna Horton, 12, from southwest Mo.

She was seen getting into a car in Golden City around 5 p.m. Monday. The car was stopped about 6:30 p.m. and a suspect was taken into custody, but the girl was not with him.

If you have information please contact your local authorites.





(courtesy Bates County Live)

Stolen Truck Out Of Nevada Missouri

NEVADA, MO - A 1998 silver over black Chevrolet Club Cab Z71 truck was stolen. The truck has new tires and chrome Denali wheels.

The truck was locked with NO KEYS inside of it and was stolen from Nevada Missouri after 2230 last night.

A possible tag on this truck is Missouri tag 0WF417, Expiring in 2013.

If you have information, you are urged to contact the Nevada Police Dept. at 417-448-2720

(courtesy Bates County Live)

Upcoming Events to add to your Calendar

School starts in Appleton City Schools August 21st

Appleton City Athletic Boosters Inc. Meet and Greet 4:00pm behind the high school on August 21st

Ellett Memorial Hospital Auxiliary meeting 2:30pm in the dining room on August 22nd

Appleton City Museum and History Center, 503 N. Maple, open 1:30pm to 4:30pm on August 23rd

Fit and Fun Block Party at Ellett Memorial Hospital 9:00am till 1:00pm on August 24th

Nissen Honored at Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame

Columbia, MO - Making the best better for generations of Missouri 4-H’ers, Ron Nissen of Bates County joined the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame, held August 17 at State Fair Community College.

According to 4-H Youth Specialist Alan J. Mundey, Ron Nissen has been an active 4-H volunteer for more than 25 years, from the time his oldest son joined 4-H until now, when his son has children of his own. Ron has served his 4-H club as a project leader, and his community as a Bates County Fair Board member.

Ron’s tireless efforts to organize and build the Cured Meats project helped many children across the county to become interested in this ancient craft. Ron is the epitome of the excellent volunteer---dedicated, kind, interested in the welfare of children, and willing to serve in any capacity.

The Missouri 4-H Foundation recognizes individuals who have created a legacy of service to 4-H by honoring them with membership in the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame.

“These leaders have made exceptional contributions to the lives of Missouri 4-H members,” said Missouri 4-H Foundation Executive Director Cheryl Reams.

Hall of Fame inductees from 40 counties established a legacy totaling 1,465 years of service to 4‑H. Family members and friends attended the seventh annual event.

Celebrating more than 60 years of service to 4-H youth, the Missouri 4-H Foundation was established to secure and manage funds for the state Missouri 4-H youth development program.

State Climatologist Calls our Summer “Interesting”

MISSOURINET - Climatologist Pat Guinan (guh-NAN) says it’s been a summer of extremes. Typically, he says, north Missouri receives as much as three inches of rainfall in July and August.

But it has received almost none while southern parts of the state have gotten three to six inches of rain and in some places as much as twenty inches.

He calls it “incredible precipitation disparity”

“It’s incredible to think that in a two-hour drive to the north from southern Missouri to northern Missouri we go from extreme wetness, historic flooding, to a drought across northern Missouri,” he says.

The reason for all of this is the kind of stuff television weather people like to show you on a map and wave their arms about when they explain it. But basically, Missouri has been the meat in a weather sandwich.

We’ve been caught between a low-pressure area in northwestern Canada at the same time there has been a strong ridge of high pressure across the southwest. Our interview with Guinan, posted below, contains much richer detail.

He says crops in north Missouri’s prime growing areas are showing stress from the drought, with high temperatures moving in. And Guinan says there is no immediate rain relief in sight.

The National Climate Prediction Center forecasts some rain later in September but Guinan says that might be too late to do much good.

Butler Bears Work Day, August 24th

BUTLER, MO - The success of any community project is the volunteers that step forward to help. With this being said the Butler Bear Backers need volunteers to join them for a work day at the new Butler Athletic Complex.

The complex will make its opening debut on September 6th at the first home game, as the Butler Bears take on the Sherwood Marksman at 7 pm.

On Saturday August 24th volunteers will band together to help with last minute details to put the final touches on the field before the first game of the season.

If you would like to help … the work day will be Saturday August 24th at 2 pm at the new Butler Athletic Complex on Nursery Street. Hot Dogs and Burgers will be served on site for the volunteers.

Any and all help will be appreciated.

Heavy Coffee Drinking in People Under 55 Linked to Early Death

CNN - When you make coffee with breakfast, or grab a to-go cup at a cafe before work, or raid your office’s break room for a cup in the afternoon, you’re probably not thinking about how scientists are studying it.

So we’ll just tell you: Many studies have looked at the health effects of coffee, even though measuring the potential harms and benefits is not as easy as chugging a shot of espresso. Since a whole range of lifestyle and genetic factors influence a person’s physical well-being, it’s hard to know exactly if, or how, or to what extent, coffee would be good or bad for anyone’s longterm health.

The latest study, published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings, found an association between drinking more than 28 cups of coffee a week and an increased risk of death from all causes, in people 55 years old and younger. One cup of coffee is 8 ounces.

That doesn’t prove that coffee causes death. It also seems to contradict a study in the New England Journal of Medicine last year, which found that people who drink two or more cups of coffee a day have a reduced risk of dying from particular diseases than those who consume little or no coffee.


And a May 2011 study found that men who drink six or more cups a day had a decreased risk of fatal prostate cancer.

How are we supposed to decide how much coffee to drink, when the information about its health effects is more confusing than a cafe menu written in a foreign language?

Experts say that the optimal dose of coffee varies widely, depending on the person. Different people have different tolerances for coffee.

But in general, the authors of this new study emphasized a message of moderation.

The new study

Researchers followed more than 40,000 people ages 20-87 for about 16 years.

They observed risks for heavy coffee drinkers in both men and women under 55 who drank more than four cups of coffee a day on average. In men who fit this description, the risk of death was 56% higher compared to non-coffee drinkers. In women, the risk was even greater — it doubled, compared to non-coffee drinkers.

The same association was not observed in individuals 55 and older, or in people who drank coffee in moderation.

“It appears that low doses of coffee are safe,” said Carl J. Lavie, study co-author from the John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute in New Orleans. ”We did not see anything bad happening up to about 28 cups per week.”

He added, “no increase in cardiovascular mortality at any dose in men or women at any age” was seen.

Caveats

But wait! Although study authors found a connection between heavy coffee consumption and death, they did not prove that frequent java indulgence causes death. There may be other underlying factors that explain this association.

“What if people are super hyper, driven, stressed out, drinking 10 cups of coffee a day?” Lavie said. “And it’s not the coffee that’s killing them, it’s the fact that they’re stressed out that’s killing them.”

Lavie still suggests that heavy coffee drinkers scale back on their consumption, however.

“I think that if I find that having four or more cups of coffee per day looks like it’s associated with higher mortality, even though I don’t know that it’s for sure due to the coffee, to me that’s enough reason to me to try and keep my coffee to below four a day.”

The authors did not separate decaf coffee from regular, but ”most people report they drink regular,” added Dr. Xuemei Sui, study co-author from the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina.

They also did not explore what people were adding to their coffees, so they didn’t separate out whether the addition of sweeteners or milk had any effect on death risk.

But what about coffee benefits

There is, on the other hand, evidence from studies on type II diabetes suggesting that coffee can be good.

According to a 2009 meta-analysis, the risk of type II diabetes goes down with each cup of coffee consumed daily. Additionally, a 2007 meta-analysis found a correlation between increased coffee consumption and lower risk of liver cancer.

Such research is still not persuasive enough to tell anyone who doesn’t already drink coffee to start.

How much coffee do you drink?

“A 20 ounce cup, we would count that as two and a half cups,” Lavie added.

For perspective, here are some measurements of that cup o’ Joe you like to enjoy:

A short Starbucks coffee is 8 ounces. A tall is 12 ounces. A grande is 16 ounces, or two cups of coffee. Make it a venti and you’ve consumed 20 ounces.

Meanwhile, at Dunkin’ Donuts, a small cup of coffee is 10 ounces. A medium contains 14. Order a large and you’ll get ounces 20 ounces and XL, 24 ounces, or three cups of coffee.

Experts told CNN in 2012 that they would not make a public health recommendation concerning coffee because there just isn’t enough solid evidence to do so.

“If you consume coffee, enjoy it,” Dr. Donald Hensrud of the Mayo Clinic said. “But I wouldn’t necessarily recommend taking it up if you don’t like it.”

A lot of people already consider it a regular part of their lives. For nearly two-thirds of Americans, the daily coffee routine is just habit.

Get out of bed. Make coffee. Start your work day.

Have more coffee. Repeat. Hope it won’t kill you.

Search Teams Organized to Look for Adrianna Horton

GOLDEN CITY, MO - Teams of law officers and volunteers are fanning out along a creek in Golden City, Missouri, searching for a missing 12 year old girl.

Adrianna Horton was last seen about 5:30 pm Monday. That's when Authorities got a 911 call at 5:30pm Monday from Adrianna's father, James Horton.

Adrianna was last seen at Hazel Park in Golden City. She was with family and friends. They alerted the father.

At least one witness told police they saw her get into a pickup truck, but investigators say they are still trying to confirm that from other witnesses.

About 6:30pm, Barton County deputies located the truck and a suspect, who is male.

Investigators say they have not confirmed if Adrianna or her father knew the suspect. Law officers say they are familiar with the suspect, and that he lived in Golden City at one point in the past. His current residence was unclear. Investigators would not say if the suspect is cooperating with questioning.

The controlled search began about 10:30 Tuesday morning with volunteer teams of first responders, citizens and law officers.

It is focused on Kile Creek, (Muddy Creek, ) also known as the North Fork of Spring River in Barton County.

Investigators say they searched Hazel Park twice and feel they have covered it thoroughly.

Today, searchers will move, side by side, down the banks of the creek looking for signs of Adrianna.

Residents in Golden City are being asked if they see anything at all that looks out of place, call Barton County authorities or 911.

From the Endangered Person Advisory issued by the Highway Patrol:

Adrianna Horton is a white, female, age 12

The endangered missing person:
Adrianna Horton, is a white, female, age 12, hgt 4'05", 70 lbs, short brown hair, brown eyes, fair complexion, wearing pink t-shirt with hearts on it and jean shorts.

Brief circumstances regarding the Endangered Missing Person incident (Include pertinent medical, mental, or other well being information): Adrianna Horton was observed getting into a vehicle at approximately 5:00 P.M. on August 19, 2013. The suspect and vehicle were located at approximately 6:30 P.M. on August 19, 2013. The suspect has been taken into custody and the vehicle impounded. Horton is still missing.

Anyone seeing the missing person, suspect, associate, or vehicle, or anyone having any information related to the endangered missing person should immediately dial 911 to contact the nearest law enforcement agency or call the Barton County Sheriff's Department at 417-682-5541.


(courtesy ozarksfirst.com)

Lions Club: Butler Memories DVDs Still Being Sold

BUTLER, MO - REMINDER: the Butler Lions Club is still selling the remake of the 1939 DVD of Butler Memories.

Each DVD sells for 1 for $20.00 or 2 copies for $30.00.

The Butler Memories DVD is still available at the following locations, Community First Bank in Butler, The Computer Aisle at Corner Hardware, Adrian Bank or from any Lions Club Member.

How to Tell if Farmers Market Produce is Safe

CNN - Summertime is prime time for fresh produce from the farmer's market, but if you're not a regular, you may have some questions about what to look for, and what's healthiest for your family.

Part of the fun of the Farmer's Market can be getting to know the farmers. But chatting up vendors can also be a good opportunity to verify the freshness and safety of produce.

Ask how long they've been farming, where the farm is located, and when fruits and vegetables were harvested.

The Alliance For Food And Farming recommends asking vendors to clarify and confirm statements like "certified organic," and "pesticide free."

And ask what kinds of food safety precautions take place on the farm, and also when transporting the goods.

Beyond produce, make sure items like eggs and meat are properly chilled at the market. Ask whether milk or cheese is pasteurized to kill harmful bacteria. Unpasteurized milk can pose risks, especially for children, older adults and pregnant women. Meat should go in a separate bag from produce to avoid cross-contamination.

When you get home, wash hands with warm water and soap before and after preparing fresh produce.

Wash fruits and vegetables under running water before eating, cutting or cooking. The FDA doesn't recommend washing with soap, detergent or commercial produce washes.

And refrigerate cut or peeled fruits and vegetables within two hours of preparation.


(Karin Caifa for CNN's Consumer Watch)

Okla. Judge Blocks 'Morning-After Pill' Limit

(CNN) - An Oklahoma judge Monday blocked a new state law that would make girls under 17 get a prescription before buying emergency contraception, a limit already dropped by federal regulators.

Women's health advocates, including an Oklahoma nurse with a 15-year-old daughter, sued to keep the law from taking effect on Thursday, arguing it violated the state constitution by singling out one drug for restrictions.

In April, a federal judge struck down the the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's rule that required minors to get a prescription for the single-pill emergency contraceptive known as Plan B One-Step. The Obama administration dropped its appeal of that ruling two months later.

The Oklahoma law, which Gov. Mary Fallin signed in May, is an attempt to keep that rule in place "to protect young females," lawyers for the state argued. But a researcher who has studied emergency contraceptives told the court that the law "is unsupportable by evidence and provides no demonstrated benefit."

When used as directed, the drug is "as effective and safe for minors as it is for adults," Dr. Elizabeth Raymond wrote in support of the plaintiffs.

CNN's Matt Smith and Julie In contributed to this report.

Butler Chamber to Host BBQ Championship & Festival

BUTLER, MO - According to the Butler Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lee Anna Schowengerdt, very exciting plans are being made for the Bates Counties’ 7th annual Barbecue Championship and Festival. The event will be held October 25th and 26th and is sponsored by Country Mart and other area businesses.

This event is on the roster for the Kansas City Barbecue Society and will draw local teams as well as the KC metro area and surrounding counties.
Back by popular demand is the People’s Choice Event. Teams are given 2 pork butts to smoke. Attendees pay $8.00 to taste and vote for their favorite BBQ.

We will have more details at later news casts… just put the event on your calendar for October.

Close Calls in Cass County: Three Mailboxes Planted with Explosives

CASS COUNTY, MO - The Cass County Sheriff’s Department is trying to find out who has been putting homemade explosives inside mailboxes in Raymore. So far, three homes have been targeted.

In one of those instances, the victim says the explosive had so much power that it blew the mailbox off its post and twisted the metal like aluminum foil.
Understandably shaken by the July 27 explosion, Jimmy Long now gets his mail from a P.O. box, just to be safe.

“It’s a little inconvenience for sure, but it will give us a little peace of mind actually by having it in there”, said Long.

Unfortunately, Long is not alone. Kenneth Morrison’s mailbox was also blown up. He doesn’t allow his wife to get the mail anymore.

“They don’t realize the dangers of people going out to check their mail and be surprised with something like that,” says Morrison.

The U.S. Postal Service is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the person or people responsible for putting the explosive devices inside the mailboxes.


(courtesy Bates County Live)

Kansas City Chiefs Trade Wide Receiver Jon Baldwin to the 49ers

KANSAS CITY, MO - The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Monday morning that they have traded wide receiver Jon Baldwin to the San Francisco 49ers for wide receiver A.J. Jenkins.

Baldwin was the Chiefs' first round draft pick in the 2011 NFL draft. He played in 26 games, caught 41 passes for 579 yards and two touchdowns.

"We felt like this trade was beneficial to all parties involved," Chiefs General Manager John Dorsey said. "A.J. is a talented individual with a skillset that we feel can add value to our football team. Jon Baldwin is a hardworking player and professional. We wish him nothing but the best moving forward."

Jenkins was San Francisco's first round draft pick in 2012. He played in three NFL games with the 49ers in 2012.


(courtesy KMBC)

Medicaid Expansion Advocate Argues for Reform

MISSOURI - An advocate for Medicaid expansion argues for an overhaul of the health delivery system at the same time. He has told legislators studying Medicaid reform and expansion that both are possible and both are needed.

One of those delivering the message is the Executive Director of Mercy Telehealth, Doctor Tom Hale, who says it’s hard to identify Medicaid recipients until they show up. But when they do show up, he says, the way they are treated needs to be improved.

Hale tells a Senate committee diagnosis and treatment from a distance, using video, is one way to reduce costs and make it easier for Medicaid-eligible Missourians to access care. He also suggests nurse practitioners and advanced practitioners be allowed ot serve as primary care providers.

Hale also suggests providers locate convenient care clinics next to emergency rooms, so that Medicaid-eligible Missourians who normally seek primary care in emergency rooms have a place to go that will be cheaper and probably will provide higher quality care than an E-R can.

(By Bob Priddy - Missourinet News)

Fatality Accident in Henry County

HENRY COUNTY, MO - Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Henry County Sheriffs Department responded to a 2 vehicle fatality accident Monday morning August 19th, around 8:45am on Missouri 13 Highway and Z highway in Henry County.

The fatality accident occurred when the 1999 Volk Wagon driven by Marguerite E. Schmidt 67, of Deep Water, Missouri attempted to make a left turn and struck the 2013 Toyota Tundra driven by Edwin L. Crawford of Liberty, Missouri who was traveling in the left lane of Missouri 13. The Schmidt vehicle then traveled off the left side of the roadway crossed over the median and into the Southbound Lanes of 13 Highway.

Mr. Crawford and a passenger in his vehicle received minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. Mrs. Schmidt was pronounced dead at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital at 2140 hours.

(courtesy Bates County Live

12 Year Old Barton County Girl Missing, Endangered

GOLDEN CITY, MO - 12 year old Adrianna Horton is missing after being seen getting into a vehicle about 5pm Monday.

From the Missouri Highway Patrol:

The Barton County Sheriff's Department has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a missing person incident that occurred at Golden Ave at High St, Golden City at 5:15 P.M. on August 19, 2013.

Missing Is:
Adrianna Horton a white, female, age 12

The endangered missing person:
Adrianna Horton, is a white, female, age 12, hgt 4'05", 70 lbs, short brown hair, brown eyes, fair complexion, wearing pink t-shirt with hearts on it and jean shorts.

Brief circumstances regarding the Endangered Missing Person incident (Include pertinent medical, mental, or other well being information): Adrianna Horton was observed getting into a vehicle at approximately 5:00 P.M. on August 19, 2013. The suspect and vehicle were located at approximately 6:30 P.M. on August 19, 2013. The suspect has been taken into custody and the vehicle impounded. Horton is still missing.

Anyone seeing the missing person, suspect, associate, or vehicle, or anyone having any information related to the endangered missing person should immediately dial 911 to contact the nearest law enforcement agency or call the Barton County Sheriff's Department at 417-682-5541.




(courtesy KOLR)

Osage Valley Electric Coop 75th Annual Meeting

CLINTON, MO - It's almost here!! Make plans to attend Osage Valley Electric Cooperative 75th Annual Meeting on Thursday, August 22nd at the Benson Center in Clinton.

Enjoy the music of the talented Punches Family (5:00-6:45pm) and a great meal prepared by the Bates County Cattlemen.

Registration begins at 5:00pm and the business meeting begins at 7:00pm. The pool will be open for the kids from 5:00 - 6:45pm.

Help celebrate 75 years of co-op history! With thepunchesfamily.com

Hucksters Day October 5th, 2013

BUTLER , MO - The Butler Chamber of Commerce will host the fall Huckster’s Day on the Butler Square October 5th.

Those of wanting to rent a booth space need to contact the Butler Chamber of Commerce 660-679-3380. Along with craft, vendor and food booths, activities will include a car bash, baby contest, kiss the pig contest and a talent show.

Remember to register your food, craft or vendor booth today for the October 5th Butler Huckster’s Day.

Click Here to print off your booth form.

New Butler Chamber Members

BUTLER , MO - The Butler Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome a few mew members to the Chamber.

Custom Creations by Harvest Hill,Tina Oerke.

El Dorado Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, Israel.

Bates County Habitat for Humanity Brenda Darr.

Sutton construction, Eric Sutton.


The Butler Chamber of Commerce is now located at the Butler News Express Office on the east side of the Butler Square.

Their phone number remains the same and may be reached by calling 660-670-3080.

Lee Anna Schowengerdt, a lifelong resident of Bates County and employed by the X Group for the past 18 years. Lee Anna is now your “ contact” for Butler Chamber of Commerce questions and concerns.

Butler Chamber of Commerce hours are Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm.

Executive Director Lee Anna Schowengerdt and is very interested in hearing your ideas on how to make the Butler Area chamber of Commerce stronger and more accessible in our community.

Butler City-Wide Garage Sale - Register by August 29th

BUTLER, MO - It’s time to get the fall Butler City Wide Garage Sale on your agenda.

Sign up by 10 am Thursday August 29th to register your Butler City Wide Garage Sale with the Butler Chamber of Commerce. Each permit will be $10.00 per residence.

There will be a Junk in your Trunk permit sold for those wanting to bring your items to the Family Center Parking Lot on that date that price is $5.00 per booth.

Stop by the Butler Chamber of Commerce today to register your fall Garage Sale with the Chamber. Deadline is August 29th at 10 am.

The Chamber Office is located at 5 North Main Street in Butler. ( East side of the Butler Square )

Enrollment Period for 4-H Youth Program Underway

BUTLER, MO – Open enrollment for 4-H clubs in west central Missouri is underway now and runs to November 1, 2013.

As the largest out-of-school youth organization in the world, 4-H is open to all boys and girls, ages 5 to18. Children who are five to seven years old (as of Jan.1, 2014) are eligible for 4-H Clover Kids, an introductory program.

Youths who are 8 to 18 years of age (as of Jan.1, 2014) can select from a variety of 4-H projects and activities that stress social and life skills in areas such as decision making, communication, social interaction, civic responsibility and physical skills.

“You do not have to live on a farm to join 4-H,” said Alan J. Mundey, 4-H Youth Development Specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “Project opportunities include computers, robotics, foods and nutrition, horticulture, large and small animals and much more.”

Missouri 4-H is University of Missouri Extension's youth development program. The program is designed to help create opportunities for young people to be valued, contributing members of their community.

To learn more about 4-H and how to get involved locally go online Click Hereor visit the nearest University of Missouri Extension Center.

For information on enrolling with an existing club, becoming a volunteer or starting a new 4-H club in Bates County, contact Alan J. Mundey, 4-H Youth Specialist, phone: 660-679-4167, email: mundeya@missouri.edu

KMOE News & Bates County Live Inform You Better Through Teamwork

BATES COUNTY, MO - Bates County has utilized both KMAM & KMOE for over 50 years for their local news.

With new generations comes new forms of news broadcasts: Remember the telegraph? There are not many people who do, although most of us do remember and continue to be around a radio at certain times in order to hear the latest news reports.

The New Age: Welcome to the 21st Century! The age of Internet and blogs. Blogs are a newer form of news broadcast that can keep the community informed almost instantly with video or pictures along with the news story. Local blogs are 921kmoe.com & batescountylive.com.

Recently BCL & KMOE staff have held meetings in which they decided together they could effectively inform the area better through teamwork.

What does this mean for you?
The teamwork through BCL & KMOE will mean the public will be better informed in the news that surrounds them on a daily basis.

Sales Tax Free Weekend Starts Today

This weekend is the time to buy school supplies even if you haven’t gone to school for decades. The tenth annual school supplies sales tax holiday starts Friday and goes through Sunday. The state sales tax will not be charged on specific purchases. Although the state sales tax won’t be charged, more than 200 cities and counties will continue to collect their local sales taxes.

But Revenue department spokesman Michelle Gleba says some school supplies are not included—no refrigerator for the college dorm room, for example. “But if you wait until Spring and take advantage of our Green Sales Tax holiday, that might be a good time to do that,” she says.

A comprehensive list of what is eligible for the sales tax exemption is on the revenue department’s web page. And here’s a list of the places where local sales taxes will still be collected, although the state sales tax won’t be.


160 COMMUNITIES THAT ARE NOT TAKING PART IN THE HOLIDAY:

Alton, Ash Grove, Ashland, Battlefield, Bellerive Acres, Berkeley, Beverly Hills, Black Jack, Blackwater, Bland, Bloomfield, Bolivar, Boonville, Branson, Brentwood. Bridgeton, Byrnes Mill, Cabool , California, Camdenton, Canton, Carl Junction, Carthage, Cassville, Centertown, Chamois, Charlack, Chillicothe, Claycomo, Clayton, Collins, Columbia, Cool Valley, Crystal City, Des Peres, Desloge, DeSoto, Doniphan, Edmundson, Eldon, Eldorado Springs, Ellisville, Ellsinore, Elsberry, Everton, Fair Grove, Farmington, Fayette, Fenton, Ferguson, Festus, Flint Hill, Freeman, Fremont Hills, Frontenac, Fulton, Garden City, Gerald, Glasgow, Granby, Grandin, Grant City, Green City, Greendale, Halfway, Hartville, Hawk Point, Hayti, Higginsville, Hollister, Holts Summit, Houston, Ironton, Jane, Jefferson City, Joplin, Kennett, Kingdom City, Kirkwood, Koshkonong, Ladue, Laurie, Leadington, Liberal, Licking, Loma Linda, Malden, Manchester, Maplewood, Marble Hill, Marceline, Marlborough Village, Marshfield, Marthasville, Merriam Woods Village, Meta, Moberly, Montgomery City, Moscow Mills, Mount Vernon, Mountain Grove, Naylor, Neosho , New Haven, New Madrid, New Melle, Nixa, Noel, Norborne, North Kansas City, Northwoods, Oakland, Osage Beach, Overland , Owensville, Ozark, Palmyra, Paris, Pattonsburg, Peculiar, Pevely, Platte Woods, Poplar Bluff, Purdy, Qulin, Reeds Spring, Richmond Heights, Riverside, Rock Hill, Rockaway Beach, Savannah, Sedalia, Seligman, Shelbina, Shrewsbury, Skidmore, Smithton, Smithville, Springfield, St Ann, St Elizabeth, St Mary, St Peters, Ste Genevieve, Stockton, Sugar Creek, Taos, Thayer, Town & Country, Trenton, Twin Oaks, University City, Urich, Vandalia, Velda, Walnut Grove, Warson Woods, Washburn, Waynesville, Webster Groves, West Plains, Willard, & Willow Springs


FORTY-NINE COUNTIES HAVE OPTED OUT OF THE HOLIDAY:

Audrain, Barry, Benton, Bollinger, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Carroll, Cedar, Christian, Clinton, Cole, Cooper, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Grundy, Henry, Howard, Howell, Iron, Jasper, Lawrence, Linn, Livingston, Mercer, Moniteau, Morgan, Newton, Oregon, Osage, Ozark, Phelps, Pike, Polk, Pulaski, Putnam, Ray, Reynolds, Saline, Shelby, St. Francois, Ste Genevieve, Stoddard, Stone, Taney, Texas, Webster, & Wright.

July 31, 2013 By Bob Priddy - MissouriNet

Kansas Company Recalls 50,000 Pounds of Beef

(CNN) - A Kansas company is recalling about 50,000 pounds of ground beef products over fears of E. coli contamination.

The National Beef Packing Co. products, which were shipped nationwide, may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Wednesday.

There have been no reported cases of illness.

In an online statement Wednesday, National Beef Packing Co. reported "a voluntary recall for NatureSource Natural Beef, Naturewell Natural Beef and National Beef commodity ground beef." It said the meat was produced on July 18 and has a use by/freeze by date of August 7.

"We are working closely with authorities to investigate this matter and are contacting our customers who have purchased this product," the company said.

The meat was "shipped in 40 to 60 pound cases to retailers, wholesalers and food service distributors nationwide," the USDA said in a news release.

It's unclear whether it was sold at a retail level.

The product carries the USDA mark of inspection, bearing the establishment number "EST. 208A." The possibility of contamination was raised in a routine Food Safety and Inspection Service inspection.

The recall is the second incident this summer for the company, which recalled 22,000 pounds of beef in June over concerns about E. coli contamination.

E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium found in recent years in various food products, including raw beef and prepackaged greens, such as spinach and salad mixes. The USDA warns that it causes "bloody diarrhea, dehydration and in the most severe cases, kidney failure."

Approximately 76,000 people are infected with E. coli every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Butler R-V Back to School Information

BUTLER, MO - According to the Butler R-V School District regarding back-to-school information students’ class schedules will be available, but there are designated times for students of each grade to pick up their schedules.

Butler High School Juniors and Seniors will pick up their schedules on Friday August 2.

Juniors will pick up their schedules and the locker assignments at 1PM to 3PM,

Seniors at 8:30AM to 11:30AM. Juniors will pick up their schedules at the Butler High School Principal’s Office and Seniors at the Butler High School Counselor’s Office.

Seniors will also complete a survey and briefly meet with the High School Counselor regarding graduation status and post-secondary plans.

Butler High School Freshman and Sophomores will pick up their schedules and locker assignments on Monday August 5th.

Freshman can pick theirs up from 1PM to 3PM and Sophomores from 8:30AM to 11:30AM.

Both Freshman and Sophomores will pick up their schedules at the Butler High School Principal’s Office.

Butler High School Eighth Graders will pick up their schedules and locker assignments on Thursday August 8 at 8:30AM to 11:30AM. They can pick up their schedules and locker assignments at the Butler High School Principal’s Office.

All students that have scheduling conflicts or those who wish to change their schedules should report to the Butler Counselor’s Office immediately after picking up their schedules.

Minor Train Derailment North Of Rockville

ROCKVILLE, MO - Bates County Sheriff’s Department along with Rockville Fire and Rescue responded to the scene of a minor train derailment north of Rockville.

The exact location was two miles north of where B Highway and P Highway meet, just north of Rockville.

According to scanner traffic it is reported that three coal cars derailed and are off the train tracks. However, the road is back open and the NTSB will likely conduct and investigation.

Rich Hill Man Pleads Guilty In Vernon County Court

NEVADA, MO - Michael Robinson 27 of Rich Hill Missouri pleaded guilty in Vernon County Circuit Court on Tuesday.

Mr. Robinson was charged with two counts of Felony Distrubution/Delivery and manufacture of a controlled substance. He was sentenced to 7 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections which was suspended by the judge if a successful completion of 5 years probation.

Mr. Robinson also had stealing and forgery charges that was dismissed.


(Courtesy BCL)

Warrensburg Gets New Fire Chief

WARRENSBURG, MO - The City of Warrensburg is pleased to announce that Jim Kushner, current Assistant Fire Chief for the City, will assume the reins of Fire Chief effective July 31, 2013.

Following a national search that yielded 29 applicants including experienced fire administrators from other communities, Jim Kushner became one of only seven qualified candidates. His extensive education and training, as well as over a 30 year history with the Warrensburg Fire Department including the last three years as Assistant Fire Chief, gave him the competitive edge to assume the position.

“I am honored to continue my service to the Warrensburg community and look forward to taking the fire department into the future,” said Kushner. “The department has grown tremendously under the supervision of Phil Johnston. It has been a pleasure working alongside him for the past nine years. He will be greatly missed – his humor, his knowledge and overall guidance. I have some big shoes to fill.”

“We conducted an extensive nationwide search for a new fire chief. It is gratifying to know that our own Assistant Fire Chief Jim Kushner beat all other competitors for the position,” said City Manager Paula Hertwig Hopkins. “Our residents should take comfort in knowing that the Warrensburg Fire Department can only get better under the tutelage of such an experienced and highly-regarded leader in the fire and rescue field.”

For more information, contact Human Resources at 660-747-9131 or visit www.warrensburg-mo.com.


(Courtesy KDKD)

Sky-Scan Morning Forecast

WEATHER - Currently fog/mist with a temperature of 68.

Today: Sunny, with a high near 87. Light southeast wind.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.