Friday basketball scores

Boys

Sherwood 21
Adrian 49

Archie 43
Appleton City 60

Leeton 52
Butler 56

Liberal 45
Drexel 72

Rich Hill 59
Midway 49

Monett 36
Nevada 63

Girls 

Sherwood 35
Adrian 54

Archie 52
Appleton City 40

Leeton 0 Forfeit 
Butler 1 

Liberal 37
Drexel 44

Henry County Sheriff's Office weekly report

𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟’𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞

𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: January 30, 2026 through February 05, 2026

Sheriff Aaron N. Brown reports the following arrests and incidents for the week:

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• 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟑𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞:

Sergeant Brandt, Detective Stutzman, and SRO Evans conducted a follow-up investigation in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Rody Mills, age 38, of Windsor, on a 24-hour investigative hold for unlawful use of a weapon and harassment, 1st degree. It is alleged that Mills brandished a firearm and threatened to shoot the victim and the victim’s spouse. Within 24 hours, the Henry County Prosecutor’s Office requested formal charges, and a warrant was issued for Harassment in the 1st Degree and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

• 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟎𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚:

Captain Bilbruck, Master Sergeant Logan, Detective Baker, Detective Stutzman, and Detective Landes conducted a follow-up investigation in the Windsor area related to an alleged sexual assault. A search warrant was served at a residence, resulting in the arrest of Mitchell Beers, age 36, of Windsor, on a 24-hour investigative hold for Rape in the 1st Degree. During the search, evidentiary items related to the investigation were seized. Narcotic paraphernalia was also located in plain view. A second search warrant was subsequently served at the residence, and additional items were seized. Beers was further charged with Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. It is alleged that Beers drugged the victim and engaged in non-consensual sexual activity.

• 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟎𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐱 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫:

Deputy Hysom conducted a follow-up investigation in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of William Moon, age 51, of Windsor, for failing to register as a sex offender.

• 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭

Deputy Evans conducted a traffic stop in the Windsor area, which resulted in the arrest of William Cain, age 28, of Windsor. Cain was taken into custody on two active City of Windsor Failure to Appear warrants. The original charges for the warrants were Nuisance Violation and Harassment.

All individuals arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The above arrests are allegations at this time.

For additional information or to provide tips, contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at (660) 885-5587.

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𝐉𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭

• Male Inmates: 73

• Female Inmates: 20

• Total Inmates: 93

Ellett Memorial Employee of the Month, Jessica Ransdell

 

Join us in congratulating our EMH February Employee of the Month, Jessica Ransdell

Jessica is not only a valued co-worker but a true cornerstone of our work place. She embodies generosity, patience and resilience in everything she does. Day after day she finds the time to help anyone in need, never turning away a request no matter how busy she may be. Her kindness is unwavering, even when faced with rudeness or difficulty. Jessica responds with grace and continues to offer support. Jessica simply has a heart of gold that shines through in her dedication to this facility, the people within it and the broader community she serves. Jessica does a lot for this hospital, much of which is not her job. When she sees a need, she steps in the gap to fill it. She generously gives her time to support EMH and its mission. Jessica is a wonderful representative of EMH and it's values when she is off the clock, as she strongly cares about her local community and actively works to support community needs. We are blessed to have her on our staff!

Jessica works in our EMH Business Office and we are very thankful for her. Congratulation Jessica! Thank you for all you do!

Courtesy Ellett Memorial Hospital 

Bates County statue added to national registry

 

The First Kansas Colored Volunteer Infantry Statue has been accepted into the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom!  The statue located on the Bates County Courthouse lawn in Butler, MO is now one of the 800 Network to Freedom locations.  The First Kansas Colored Infantry Statue was nominated by the Bates County Historical Society.  To see all locations and obtain more information about the program, visit https://www.nps.gov/index.htm

Network to Freedom’s mission is to honor, preserve and promote the history of resistance to enslavement through escape and flight. Underground Railroad History continues to inspire people worldwide. Through its mission, the Network to Freedom advances the idea that all human beings embrace the right to self-determination and freedom from oppression. The program is a catalyst for innovation and partnerships that share the diverse legacy of the Underground Railroad across generations. The program works in collaboration with local, state and federal entities, as well as individuals and organizations to create a “network” of sites, facilities, and programs with a verifiable connection to the Underground Railroad. Together, sites, programs, and facilities are referred to as Network to Freedom Listings. The people that manage these sites, programs, and facilities are known as Network to Freedom Members. Currently, the Network to Freedom consists of over 800 listings in 40 states, plus Washington D.C. and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Courtesy Bates County Museum

FLASHBACK: Immaculate Conception Church to celebrate 150 years

 

MONTROSE MO-- This year marks Immaculate Conception 's 150 year anniversary. The picture above is the cornerstone being laid for the 1887 church building. In 1893 several churches other than this one were in town: Baptist Church, Cumberland Presbyterian Church, M.E. Methodist South Church, Grace M.E. Church, Christian Church, and Believers Church.

Courtesy Susan Lawson Cummings

Butler Bears Celebrate Two Collegiate Commitments

 

Colter Schacher

February 4, 2026

Congratulations to Jaylie Starkey, who committed to the University of Central Missouri, and Brandon Hammett, who committed to Missouri Southern State University! Both athletes will be continuing their athletic careers in Cross Country and Track next year. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and excited to share more of their stories below.

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Jaylie Starkey

University of Central Missouri | Cross Country & Track and Field

Today Butler Bear Senior, Jaylie Starkey, celebrated signing her Letter of Intent to continue her athletic career in both Cross Country and Indoor/Outdoor Track and Field for the University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO.

Following her freshman year of spring track and field, she was asked to become a part of the cross country team in the fall, and from this her love of distance running began. At her first XC meet, Jaylie finished with a time of 27:18 for a 5K run. Since that first race, through pure hard work and determination, Jaylie achieved her high school personal best this year with a time of 21:25.21. With this, she also broke the Butler High School 5K record previously held by Ryenne Gepford.

During Spring Track and Field, Jaylie has competed as both a sprinter and a distance runner in the open 200, 400, 800, 1600, and 3200, as well as been a part of the 4x100, 4x200, 4x400, and 4x800 relay teams. This past spring, Jaylie qualified for sectionals in both the open 800 and 1600.

Jaylie’s goal is to PR three or more times in each of her individual events throughout the season and to qualify for state in the open 800, 1600, and 3200, planning on medaling in at least two of the three. She stated doing so will end her high school athletic career as one to remember. She knows she will only achieve this by being a stronger and more disciplined runner.

Jaylie excels in the classroom also. She currently holds a 3.7 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society. Jaylie is also a member of Butler Pop Chorus under the direction of Allison Oats. Upon high school graduation, Jaylie will have earned her Certified Nursing Assistant license from the NRTC program and will be continuing her course of study in the nursing program with the goal of becoming a registered nurse.

Jaylie is the 18-year-old daughter of Andrea Wood-Baxter and granddaughter of Jerry and Kathy Wood, all of Butler, and Margaret Ellen of Louisiana. Jaylie will be the second member of her family to continue their athletic career at the college level. Her uncle, Michael Wood, Butler Class of 1999, had much success as a member of the then CMSU golf team.

Jaylie stated her proudest moment thus far as a Butler Bear was during a spring T&F meet. She stated she just wasn’t feeling confident that day, and she took a moment to pray and ask God for the courage and the strength to do her best. She ended up achieving a PR in two events that day.

She stated what excites her the most about being able to compete in college is facing next-level competitors, thus giving her even more motivation to improve and strengthen not only her running skills but develop stronger traits of self-discipline by becoming both mentally and physically stronger as an athlete and a person.

Jaylie stated she is so thankful for Coach Brownrigg, Coach Courter, her mother, her sister Sophie, her grandparents, teammates, and many others who have not only supported her but pushed her to always give 100% plus a little more. Also for those who taught her that winning is so much more than just medals and ribbons; being a winner is being able to say and believe in your heart with no hesitation that you gave it your all.

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Brandon Hammett

Missouri Southern State University | Cross Country & Track

Brandon started his Freshman Cross-country season with two goals, to break the school record and make it to the state meet. He accomplished both, breaking the previous record held by Carter Trumbore in the very first race of the season.

He would go on to break his own record countless times, taking the record from 18:50 to 15:52, improving the record by nearly three minutes. Brandon was also the first athlete in program history to win a cross-country race, the first to win a district championship, and the first to win a medal at the state meet by finishing in second place his Sophomore and Junior year. He would go on to win one more state medal his Senior year finishing fourth.

Brandon was named All Conference four times, All District four times, and All State three times.

Bradon is also a stand out athlete on the track. He is the school record holder in the 800 meter run with a time of 2:00.49, the 1600 meter run with a time of 4:28, and the 3200 meter run with a time of 9:48. On the track Brandon was named All Conference seven times, All District six times, and All State three times. He has a Conference Championship and four District Championships with his Senior year still to come.

Brandon was able to achieve all of this while dual sporting with baseball where he was part of two Conference Championships. He also earned All Conference honors two times and All District once. He was also part of a District Championship in basketball his Sophomore year.

Congratulations to Brandon on an outstanding athletic career at Butler High School and for signing with Missouri Southern State University cross-country and track team, one of the top distance programs in the MIAA Conference.

Brandon would like to give a special thanks to Coach Jimmy Barnes for convincing him to join the cross-county team his eighth grade year and to Coach Richard Courter for encouraging him to give track a try his Freshman year.

Butler Senior Night Dual Meet wrestling results

Girls vs Ewing Marion Kauffman

Dual score
Butler 48- EMK-6.
Addi Kuda won by Forfiet
Breanne Mallatt won by Forfeit
Emma Dixon won by Forfeit
Brittany Mallat won by forfeit
Isabel Branson won by pin.
Riley Bordelon won by pin.
Brooke Conger won by pin.
Karli Patrick won by pin.

Boys dual results
Vs Cole Camp
Butler 59- Cole Camp-21.
Bentley Myers won by forfeit
Brennden Ball lost by decision
Hayden Dickens won by forfeit
Dominick Cantrell won by pin.
Jordan Bradley won by forfeit.
Jarrett Blomquist won by forfeit.
Preston Mallatt won by Forfeit.
Damian Alkire won by TFall.
Josiah Ferrell won by pin.
DK Woolace lost by pin.
Logan Fuller lost by pin.
Eli Ferrell won by pin.
Wyatt Miller won by pin.

Vs Ewing Marion Kauffman

Butler 78. EMK-6.
Bentley Myers won by forfeit.
Brennden Ball won by forfeit.
Hayden Dickens won by forfeit.
Dominick Cantrell won by pin.
Jordan Bradley won by forfeit
Jarrett Blomquist won by pin.
Preston Mallatt won by pin.
Damian Alkire won by forfeit.
Josiah Ferrell won by pin.
DK Woolace won by pin.
Logan Fuller won by pin.
Eli Ferrell won by pin.
Wyatt Miller won by pin.

Bill Padley honored for 65 years with Butler Lodge No. 254

 Congratulations to Brother Bill Padley on receiving his 65-year pin at Butler Lodge No. 254

Worshipful Brother Ronald Nissen had the honor of presenting the pin, and RWB Michael C. Lee did the pinning. Thank you, Brother Bill, for 65 years of faithful service and dedication—and we’re all looking forward to celebrating your 70-year pin with you in 2030.

Courtesy Butler Lodge No. 254