Bates County News

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Train hits stalled semi in Cass County.

A Cass County road was blocked Tuesday morning, April 28th, 2026 after a train struck a semitruck. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said troopers were called to the area of 187th Street east of Route D in response to the crash. Preliminary investigation indicated the semitruck got stuck on the tracks before it was hit. No injuries were reported. The Belton Fire Department also responded to help.



Paramedic Graduates

   Bates County Memorial Hospital is proud to congratulate Jesse Cowley on earning his Missouri paramedic license after graduating from th...