Obituary - Kenneth Gallatin

Kenneth Gallatin, Jr, 70 of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026. Cremation, with no public services scheduled at this time. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel (81-657-4400). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

A complete obituary is pending at this time.

Cass County Sheriff's Office takes aim at crimes against children

On this #SaferInternetDay, we want to make sure you and your children are aware of the resources they have if they encounter a threat online.

If your child has been harmed online, report it at cassmosheriff.org/tips or https://report.cybertip.org/

You can also find a link to a video in the comment section that will help you better understand potential online threats to your child.

We have deputies who are part of the WMICAC (Western Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children) Task Force. WMICAC is part of MOICAC (Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children), which is a network of task forces. All are committed to a better internet for everyone.

The Western Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children (WMICAC) Task Force is spearheaded by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and consists of personnel from agencies within Cass, Bates, Henry, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis and Saline counties. WMICAC is an affiliate of the Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (MOICAC) and ICAC.

Butler FBLA students make strong showing at Warrensburg conference

 Butler High School FBLA had a great showing at the District Leadership Conference held at UCM. Several members are advancing to State competition- Advanced Accounting: Dominick Cantrell, Laney McGee, Easton Woolace as District Champion. Business Law: Ashlynn Hannah. Economics: Ashlynn Hannah as District Champion. Journalism: Easton Woolace. Organizational Leadership: Kalie Korkmaz. Retail Management: Easton Woolace.

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Monday basketball scores

Boys

Sheldon 65
Ballard 49

Center 85
Clinton 60

Miami 40
Midway 33

Girls 

Nevada 48
Adrian 36

Center 44
Clinton 47

Cold front inbound

Obituary - Etheleen Corum Craft

Etheleen Corum Craft, 102 of Butler died Saturday, Feb. 7 at Cass Regional Medical Center.  Funeral services will be 11 am, Wednesday, Feb. 11 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel with burial in the Crescent Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 10 to 11 am, Wednesday at the chapel prior to funeral services.  Contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.  Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com

Etheleen is survived by son Richard Corum and wife Kit of Adrian and daughter Cynthia Smith of Gladstone.

Help available for Missouri Entrepreneurs via MU Extension

Capital, Connections and Capacity:

What Missouri Entrepreneurs Can Access Right Now

Feb. 13 at 1:30 p.m.

What funding and support are available to Missouri entrepreneurs today, and how do all the pieces connect?

Join the CEC Exchange Webinar for practical insights from state leaders and partners who work directly with startups and small businesses across Missouri.

This session highlights the SSBCI Capital Programs and the Show-Me Network’s technical assistance resources, featuring insights from state agencies and on-the-ground partners supporting startups and smal businesses across Missouri.

Participants will learn about current capital options, available technical assistance and how communities and entrepreneurs can navigate these programs more effectively.

If you support entrepreneurs, build startups, or guide local economic development efforts, this webinar will help you understand how Missouri’s resources fit together and how to access them.

Register today: https://brnw.ch/21wZMUg