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Monday, June 8, 2026
Harrisonville Police make arrest in child sex investigation
As it is our mission to protect and serve our citizens, we feel it is vital to inform you of a recent case. Please let this situation serve as a reminder to always be aware of what your children are doing with their electronic devices. The suspect in this case had minimal criminal history, was not from this area, and had no currently identified connection to Harrisonville. This predator was able to groom the victims and orchestrate all of these crimes through various social media platforms. The people looking to commit crimes such as these will travel great distances in pursuit of their victims.
We also wanted to share this situation with the public in case there are more, unidentified, victims. If you have any further information please contact the Investigations Unit at the Harrisonville Police Department (816-380-8940).
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Butler Chamber Spotlight: 92.1 "The Bullet"
When it comes to keeping our community connected, informed, and entertained, nobody does it quite like our friends over at Bates County Broadcasting! Today, we are thrilled to spotlight a true staple of the Butler area: KMOE 92.1 FM.
Founded by the Thornton family, this station has been a rare gem in the broadcasting world—remaining independently family-owned and operated right here at 800 E. Nursery Street.
More Than Just Great Music
While "The Bullet" is your go-to destination for the best country music format, KMOE is fundamentally a full-service lifeline for Bates County. From the crack of dawn to late-night sports broadcasts, they are the voice we rely on for:
True Local News & Daily Obituaries
Brownfield Farm & Market Reports
The Famous "Swap Shop" Tradio Program
Live local high school sports updates & Sunday morning church services
Whether you tune your dial to 92.1 FM or listen to their internet stream online at 921news.com, you are supporting a business that pours its heart right back into our hometown.
Thank you, Thornton family and the entire KMOE team, for keeping us connected for over 50 years! We are incredibly proud to have you as a cornerstone member of our Chamber.
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BCMH employees participate in special training
Our first group of employees completed S.A.F.E. training on June 4, led by Troy Trumbore, RN, Emergency Department Manager, and Ronnie Smith, CRT, Respiratory. Troy and Ronnie completed instructor training in the S.A.F.E. Approach earlier this year and will continue training patient-facing BCMH employees in the months ahead.
S.A.F.E. training focuses on helping healthcare workers recognize and de-escalate potentially hostile situations, improve safety in the workplace, and support positive interactions between patients, visitors, and staff. The program emphasizes communication, empathy, and practical response strategies that help create a safer environment for everyone.
We appreciate Troy and Ronnie for helping bring this important training to BCMH and supporting a culture of safety and respect across our organization.
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Obituary - Charles Greener
Charles Wallace Greener, 81, born January 17, 1945, in Washington D.C. to Buford Wallace Greener and Aliene Durane Drake Greener.
Charles was passionate. Whether it be as a boy scout and Indian dancer; Air Force Reservist repairing propellers on cargo planes; 35 year high school teacher at Butler High School, Butler, Missouri; 35 year Santa Claus with a self designed Santa house; father with two daughters, Sara and Melissa, serving as assistant sports coach; Sunday School director of children and seniors; church choir member; night activities director at Butler High School; Walmart employee evenings, weekends, and summers for seven years; church Christmas decorator at Great Hills Baptist Church, Austin, TX; actively participating in the soul winning ministry of GHBC; handing out new testaments with Gideons International; and children’s activity director for Vacation Bible School. Faithfully attending activities of granddaughters, Maddy and Maddy.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Emily Waterman, and brother in law, Dale Coody. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Rosemary; daughters Sara Stine (Rob) and Melissa Ortiz (Greg); grandchildren, Maddy Rose McGuire, Maddy Diane McCalley (Max), and Teddy Ortiz; great grandson, Levi McCalley.
Charles passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Buckner Villas in Austin, Texas. A celebration of Life was held June 7, 2026, at Buckner Villas Retirement Home, 11110 Tom Adams Road, Austin, Tx 78753
Special recognition to Kindful Health Hospice and their help these last two months. Special recognition to Buckner Villas Retirement Home, staff and residents, who have made these last four years so enjoyable.
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