Junior High Tiger Girls Beat Tough Field at South Harrison

Worth County’s junior high girls beat out a tough field at South Harrison Monday to keep on their winning ways. Worth County had 134.5 points. South Harrison had 92.5, Trenton 72, Maryville 70, Gallatin 67, Albany 36, Princeton 28, Winston 15, King City 14, Maysville 14, North Harrison 10, Gilman City 2, and Mercer 2.

Catelynn Moyer was second in the Shot Put with a throw of 9.34 meters. Gabbey Maudlin was second in the Discus with a throw of 24.66 meters. Jane Hawk was fourth with a throw of 23.06 meters.

Kinley Fletchall was tied for second in the High Jump with a jump of 1.40 meters. Brecklyn Rush was fourth, also with a height of 1.40 meters. The Tigers were 1-2 in the Pole Vault. Renae Gladstone won it with a height of 2.13 meters. Hadley Rush was second with a height of 1.98 meters. The Tigers were also 1-2 in the Triple Jump. Kylie Combs won with a jump of 9.14 meters. Hadley Rush was second with a jump of 8.86 meters. Kaydence Downing was fifth in the Long Jump with a jump of 3.93 meters.

Renae Gladstone was third in the 100 Hurdles with a time of 19.84. Brooklyn Smith was tantalizingly close to winning the 100 all year and finally did it, edging out A.J. Kamet (Trenton) by less than one hundredth of a second to do it. She had a time of 14.85. Kaeslyn Briner was sixth in the 1600 with a time of 7:28.59. Kaydence Downing was third in the 400 with a time of 1:10.50. Karleigh Guinn was eighth with a time of 1:15.18. Hadley Rush was third in the 800 with a time of 2:55.55. Kinley Fletchall was sixth with a time of 3:02.30. Brooklyn Smith had an easier time winning the 200, getting a time of 29.97 and winning by almost a second.

The 4x200 Relay Team won with a time of 2:03.23. The 4x100 was second with a time of 56.17. The 4x400 was fifth with a time of 5:22.33.

For the boys, they came tantalizingly close to Trenton, but got beat out by one point. Trenton had 113, Worth County 112, Maryville 96, King City 59, Maysville 39, Gallatin 36, Albany 30, Princeton 28, North Harrison 19, Winston 13, South Harrison 9, Mercer 4, and East Harrison 3.

Gunnar Smith was fourth in the Shot Put with a throw of 11.24 meters. Weston Hill was eighth with a throw of 9.75 meters. Jakob Herbert was sixth in the Discus with a throw of 26.81 meters. Hudson Cameron was seventh with a throw of 26.16 meters.

Jarrett Gilland was seventh in the High Jump with a jump of 1.55 meters. Gilland was third in the Pole Vault with a height of 2.44 meters. Max Hiatt was tied for fourth with a height of 2.44 meters. Silas Brown was second in the Triple Jump with a jump of 10.55 meters. Jace Mullock was seventh with a jump of 9.41. Cole Hardy and Silas Brown were tied for fourth in the Long Jump, both with a jump of 4.69 meters.

Silas Brown was second in the 100 Hurdles with a time of 18.33. Max Hiatt was third with a time of 19.17. The Tigers were 1-2 in the 100 as Cole Hardy won with a time of 12.64. Hudson Cameron was second with a time of 13.13. Cole Hardy won the 400 with a time of 58.18. Cole Hardy won the 200 with a time of 25.54.

The 4x200 Relay Team won with a time of 1:48.53. The 4x100 won with a time of 50.59. The 4x400 was seventh with a time of 4:52.65.

 

Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for April 15th, 2026

On April 7th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office reported that Miguel Guzman-Guerra (38) of Springfield was sentenced to two years in the US Bureau of Prisons for Illegal Reentry by Judge Brian Wimes. Following his two-year sentence, he will be deported to Guatemala. The defendant had previously been deported in 2014. He had been convicted of Sexual Indecency with a Child prior to his reentry.

On April 7th, the Western US Attorney’s Office reported that Idella Gardner (37) of Kansas City was sentenced to 15 years in the US Bureau of Prisons without parole by Judge David Kays after she had pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine and Use of a Communication Facility to Facilitate a Drug Crime.

On April 7th, Makia Shimer (23) of Country Club (MO), who was on probation in Daviess County for DWI, picked up a new charge of Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Felony) in Buchanan County. An affidavit from the St. Joseph Police Department alleges the defendant fired a handgun at a crowd of bystanders following a fight with another woman. A 13 year old bystander was shot and required medical treatment.

On April 7th, Krystina Johnson (53) of Raymondville (MO) failed to appear in Daviess County Associate Circuit Court on a charge of Non-Support (Felony). A warrant was issued and bond set at $5,000, cash only.

On April 8th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Larry Miller (33) of Skidmore alleging Trespassing. An affidavit from the Maryville Police Department alleges the defendant entered a store from which he had previously been barred.

On April 8th, Martin Caddell (63) of Weatherby (MO) pleaded guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court to two counts of Possession of Prohibited Item at Jail. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail by Judge Daren Adkins, consecutive to other sentences.

On April 8th, Chris McGee of Gallatin pleaded guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court to four counts Possession of Child Pornography (Felony). He was sentenced to 48 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Judge Daren Adkins.

On April 8th, Brandon May (36) of Kansas City pleaded guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court to two counts Failure to Register as Sex Offender (Felony). He was placed on five years probation by Judge Daren Adkins.

On April 8th, Lenzey Bledsoe (34) of Independence pleaded guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court to charges of Burglary (Felony) and Stealing (Felony). They were sentenced to five years in the Missouri Department of Correction by Judge Daren Adkins.

On April 8th, Charles Turner (41) of Jamesport pleaded guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court to a charge of Driving While Revoked (Felony). He was sentenced to two years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Judge Daren Adkins.

On April 8th, Kacey Purdun (36) of Hobson (MT) pleaded guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court to a charge of Tampering with Motor Vehicle (Felony) and Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony). She was sentenced to five years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Judge Daren Adkins.

On April 8th, Moriah Strein (47) of Altamont pleaded guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court to charges of DWI (Felony) and No Valid License (Felony). He was sentenced to six years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Judge Daren Adkins.

On April 8th, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of Steven Monson and Brandon Davis following a string of vehicle break-ins in Bedford. Monson was also charged with Theft of a Motor Vehicle. Both had active Polk County warrants.

On April 8th, Lester Bryan (69) of Jamesport pleaded guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court to charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was sentenced to four years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Judge Daren Adkins.

On April 9th, Raheen DuBose (41) of Fort Myers (FL) pleaded guilty in Gentry County Circuit Court to two counts Forgery (Felony). He was placed on five years probation by Judge Corey Herron.

On April 9th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Ryan Tracy (25) of Bethany alleging Fraudulent Use of a Credit Device (Felony) and Stealing (Felony). An affidavit from the Maryville Police Department alleges made around $2,000 in unauthorized charges from someone else’s credit device. Bond was set at $1,200, cash only.

On April 9th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Joshua Pyle (22) of Richmond (MO) alleging DWI and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway (Accident).

On April 9th, KJAN Radio reported the arrest of Kenneth Dale Blazek (28) of Greenfield in Adair County (IA) by the Adair County Sheriff’s Department on charges of two counts Sexual Abuse, two counts Lascivious Acts with a Child, and Grooming. Bond was set at $200,000, cash only.

On April 9th, Judge Ryan Horsman revoked the probation of Robert Sutton (66) of Lee’s Summit in Livingston County Circuit Court and sentenced him to four years in the Missouri Department of Corrections for Driving While Revoked (Felony). The defendant had picked up two new charges, including one in Daviess County for No Valid License.

On April 10th, Governor Mike Kehoe reported that in its first year of existence, Operation Relentless Pursuit task force officers arrested or assisted in the arrests of 1,585 fugitives wanted for outstanding felony warrants. This includes individuals arrested in connection with 26 murder or homicide charges. The arrests resulted in clearing 2,699 outstanding arrest warrants across 83 Missouri counties and the City of St. Louis. Additional arrests have taken place in Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas. A total of 119 illegally possessed guns were seized.

Over the last year, ORP officers have also made the following number of arrests or assisted in arrests that include these crimes: Rape, 24; Sex Trafficking, 14; Sex Trafficking of a Child Under 18, 5; Sexual Misconduct Involving a Child, 23; Possession of Child Pornography, 17; Kidnapping, 10; Manslaughter, 142; Domestic Assault, 106; Assault, 117; Felony Stealing, 18; Burglary/Robbery, 122; Unlawful Use of a Weapon, 70; Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, 58; Persistent DWI Offender, 14; Arson, 9; Drug Trafficking, 152; Possession of a Controlled Substance, 389; Miscellaneous Drug Charges, 430; Probation Violation, 196.

On April 10th, Daviess County Prosecutor Andrea Beth Gibson filed charges against Christopher Erickson (50) of Altamont alleging DWI (Felony), Driving While Revoked (Felony), and Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident). Bond was denied.

On April 10th, Harrison County Prosecutor Michael Wulff filed charges against Daniel Pyle (54) of Bethany alleging Forgery. An affidavit from the Bethany Police Department alleges the defendant sold someone a pickup truck and forged someone else’s signature on the title and the bill of sale.

On April 10th, Jordan Hall, a stormchaser who posts on Facebook, photographed a tornado between Mound City and Craig around 9:02 pm.

On April 10th, a large brown dog got loose in Grant City and was photographed on Facebook dragging his leash.

April 11th was the 25th anniversary of the disappearance of Branson Perry of Skidmore. His brother, Phillip Perry, is now offering $100,000 for information that solves his disappearance. For someone to collect the reward, the information must lead to the prosecution, conviction, and guilty verdict for the party or parties involved, and Branson’s remains have to be located and recovered. If you have information, please contact the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Department at (660) 582-7451.

On April 11th, United Electric Company reported two outages that affected Andrew, Taylor, Ringgold, and northern Worth Counties.

On April 11th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Karina Watson (64) of Oak Grove (MO) alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and DWI. Bond was set at $10,000, cash or corporate surety.

On April 12th, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department reported making contact with five teens and one 18 year old male in Lenox after complaints of knocking and then running away before the homeowner could answer. One of the juveniles had been missing and had an active arrest warrant.

On April 12th, the Holt County Sheriff’s Department thanked the public for its assistance in apprehending a subject who had a wreck and left the scene, running into a nearby timber. A tip from a Holt County resident who saw the suspect led directly to his arrest. He was arrested on charges of Leaving the Scene, Trespassing, and outstanding Nebraska Felony warrants.

On April 13th, Isbi Vargas (29) of Kansas City was extradited from Daviess County to Hale County (TX) to face charges of Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Felony) and Theft of Services.

On April 13th, Daviess County Associate Circuit Judge Micha Lea Dixon revoked the probation Brittany Karstens (43) of Jameson and sentenced her to six months in jail on a charge of Domestic Assault following receipt of a violation report and a hearing.

Charges listed are merely allegations. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty it is to determine guilt or innocence. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 

 

Mozingo Golf Tournament to Benefit Cameron Vets Home

Registration is now open for the 2026 Maryville Veterans Golf Tournament, hosted by the Cameron Veterans’ Home Assistance League.  Scheduled for Friday, July 31, at Mozingo Lake Golf Course, 25055 Liberty Rd, the event will honor all veterans and directly benefit northwest Missouri veterans who are in the Home. 

This annual tournament is one of the primary fundraisers for the Cameron Veterans Home Assistance League and is limited to 36 teams. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. The tournament will feature a shotgun start in a best-ball format, beginning with lunch at 11:00 am.  Participants can also look forward to 18 holes of golf, shared cart rental, lunch, on-course beverages, snacks, a raffle, and an auction of some significant items. 

“As we gather for the 13th annual Veterans Golf Tournament, I am filled with a sense of pride and gratitude,” said tournament chairman Wayne Pierson.  “This is not just an opportunity for friendly competition and camaraderie; it is a celebration of the brave men and women who have dedicated their lives to the service of our country.”  

The Assistance League uses the funds generated at this event to enhance the quality of life of the veterans staying in the Cameron Veteran Home. 100% of the proceeds from the outing benefit this purpose.  

The Cameron Veterans’ Home is a 180-bed skilled nursing facility, opened in 2000, that provides long-term care, specialized memory care, and rehabilitation services for honorably discharged veterans.

Veterans currently at the Cameron facility are:  62 U.S. Army, 26 U.S. Navy, 27 U.S. Air Force, and 14 U.S. Marines.  

The veterans served in the following wars:  2 in World War II, 16 in the Korean War, 80 in the Vietnam War, 4 in the Gulf War, 1 in the Global War on Terrorism and 26 served in peacetime.  

Participants are encouraged to register early, as foursomes tend to fill up quickly. 

To register, please contact Alison Dredge at 816-649-1622, allison.dredge@mvc.dps.mo.gov, or visit through the ‘Veterans Assistance League – Cameron, MO’ Facebook page.   For additional information, contact Tournament Chairman Wayne Pierson at 660-562-9810.  

 

Doris Faye Rowlett 1928-2026

Doris Faye Rowlett, 97, of Hatfield, MO passed away on April 10, 2026 in Grant City, MO.  She was born on October 3, 1928 on the family farm west of Hatfield to parents Lem and Edith Rowlett.  

Faye graduated from Hatfield High School.  She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Missouri and a master’s degree in education from Northwest Missouri State College.  

Faye worked as an elementary teacher at Humboldt Elementary in St Joseph for 37 years.  Outside of the classroom, she enjoyed jogging and traveling home frequently to work on the farm.  After retiring from teaching in 1989, Faye moved back to the farm, where she and her brother Paul operated the farm together for many years.  Faye especially enjoyed doing mechanical work, as well as tending to her sheep and cattle.   

Faye was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Dorothy Verbeeck, and her brother Paul Rowlett.   A private inurnment will be held at a later date. Arrangements were under direction of Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, MO.

Ed Andrews 1943-2026

Eddie Lee Andrews, age 82, Kansas City, MO, formerly of Grant City, MO, died Monday, April 6, 2026 at McCrite Plaza in Kansas City where he was a resident. Eddie was born August 27, 1943 in Grant City. He was the son of the late John and Pauline (Ferguson) Andrews. Following high school graduation from Grant City, class of 1961, Eddie attended Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO for one year. There he met the love of his life, Sharon Gridley. Eddie then went to Dallas, TX, where he graduated from the Dallas Institute - Gupton Jones College of Mortuary Science. Eddie and Sharon were married in 1963 in Villisca, IA, and then settled in Grant City. To this union three children were born Jodi, Todd, and a son who died in infancy.

Eddie was very active in the community until experiencing health issues. He was a member of the Methodist Church, the Rotary Club, the Jaycee’s and the Grant City Golf Club. As a young man, he was a member of the Grant City Saddle Club. At age 16, he rode his horse, Joker, in the official re-enactment of the Pony Express from St. Joe, MO, to Salt Lake City, UT. Eddie also served as an emergency medical technician for the Worth County Ambulance Service for many years.

Eddie and Sharon were the owners of Andrews Funeral Home and Andrews Hardware and Furniture in Grant City. They closed the hardware and furniture store but continued to operate the funeral home until moving to Kansas City in 2015.

Eddie loved to hunt, fish, and golf, and was the proud owner of several good hunting dogs. He loved to go to Royals games with family and friends, and faithfully listened to them on the radio.

His biggest love was for his family, especially his grandchildren. He would regularly drive two hours each way for elementary field day or a 30 minute elementary school volleyball game without hesitation.

Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son, and an infant brother.

Eddie is survived by his wife, Sharon, children Jodi (Brent) Ravenscraft and Todd (Amy) Andrews, grandchildren Jamie Ravenscraft, Luke (Dannie) Ravenscraft, Mara Andrews and Grant Andrews, great-grandchildren Colby and Nora Ravenscraft, siblings John C. (Jo Ellen) Andrews, Diane (Tom) Snow, and Betty (Dave) Merriman and brother-in-law Alan Gridley, along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

Eddie’s body has been cremated under the care of Andrews-Hann Funeral Home, Grant City. A Celebration of Life for Eddie will be held at 2 PM, April 25, 2026 at the Andrews-Hann Funeral Home. A visitation will be held from 12:00 - 2:00 PM prior to the service. Inurnment will be in the Grant City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Worth County High School Athletic Department.

Arrangements: andrewshannfuneralhome.com

Shamrock Boys Tie for Fourth at Stanberry

North Harrison’s boys tied for fourth at Stanberry Friday with 43 team points.

Wyatt Maize was fourth in the 100 with a time of 11.89. Tate Richardson was eighth with a time of 12.19. Lane Graham was second in the 200 with a time of 24.12. Kuval Sweeney got a personal best in the 1600 with a time of 6:28.35. 

The 4x100 team of Lane Graham, Kyler Kimbrough, Tate Richardson, and Wyatt Maize was fourth with a time of 46.93. The 4x200 team of Tate Richardson, Landon Johnson, Kyler Kimbrough, and Lane Graham was sixth with a time of 1:45.34. 

Henry Frank got a personal best in the Discus with a throw of 28.91 meters. Kyler Kimbrough got a personal best in the Javelin with a throw of 26.61 meters. 

Landon Johnson tied for seventh in the High Jump with a height of 1.70 meters. Wyatt Maize won the Long Jump with a personal best 7.24 meters; it was a new school record. Lane Graham was third with a season best 6.18 meters. Wyatt Maize won the Triple Jump with a jump of 12.75 meters.

For the girls, Hali Smith was third in the 100 Hurdles with a time of 19.68. Jaxcynn Hansel was fifth in the Javelin with a personal best throw of 27.71 meters. Hali Smith was fifth in the Pole Vault with a season best 2.29 meters. She was fourth in the Long Jump with a personal best 4.78 meters. 

Lady Hawks Tie for Fourth at Stanberry

Gilman City’s girls tied for fourth at the Stanberry track meet Friday.

Khloey Sperry was fifth in the 400 with a time of 1:04.71. Tenley Griffith got a personal best in the 400 with a time of 1:14.47. Avery Gregg won the 800 by over 11 seconds with a season best time of 2:33.70. Paisley Taggart was fourth with a personal best time of 2:47.84. Avery Gregg won the 1600 by over 26 seconds with a season best time of 5:54.90. Hailey McClure was third in the 3200 with a time of 14:35.60. Alli Burke was fifth in the 300 Hurdles with a personal best time of 56.54.

The 4x800 team of Hailey McClure, Khloey Sperry, Paisley Taggart, and Avery Gregg won by 40 seconds with a time of 10:47.21.

Alli Burke got a personal best in the Shot Put with a throw of 7.54 meters. Khloey Sperry was eighth in the Javelin with a throw of 26.78. Khloey Sperry was third in the High Jump with a height of 1.55 meters. Alli Burke got a personal best in the Long Jump with a jump of 3.72 meters.