Lady Bears make strong start to season

The Varsity Lady Bears moved to 3-0 in the season with a win over Midway on Thursday with scores of 18-25, 25-19, 25-21, 25-14.

The JV Lady Bears remain strong and moved to 2-1 on the season with a win Thursday over Midway as well with scores of 22-25, 25-22, 16-14.

Keep up the good work!

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Henry County Sheriff's Office nabs wanted subject

For the past several weeks, Henry County Sheriff’s Office detectives have been actively working to locate Bryan Keith Sharp, 27, on multiple no-bond warrants.

Last week, during a traffic stop conducted by the Clinton Police Department, Sharp allegedly exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Following that incident, our detectives continued developing information regarding his whereabouts.

That investigation ultimately led deputies to a residence in the 500 block of E. Grand River Street in Clinton.

On Thursday, shortly before 4:30 p.m., Sheriff Aaron Brown, Captain Bilbruck, Master Sergeant Logan, Detective Kubilus, Detective Stutzman, Deputy Saulters and Deputy Harms, along with members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Clinton Police Department, responded to and surrounded the residence.

As deputies approached, a subject began to open the back door before quickly retreating inside. During negotiations, Sharp agreed to surrender, voluntarily exited the residence and was taken into custody without further incident.

Sharp was booked into the Henry County Detention Center on no-bond warrants for:

— Receiving Stolen Property

— Possession of a Controlled Substance

— Assault – 1st Degree or Attempt

— Domestic Assault – 2nd Degree

We are thankful for the due diligence and persistence of our detectives and staff, as well as the assistance of MSHP and Clinton PD. Their coordinated efforts brought this investigation to a safe conclusion without further incident.

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Louisburg man dead following motorcycle accident in Cass county

According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, a 57 year old Louisburg, Kansas man succumbed to injuries when his Harley Davidson left the roadway on route D near 289th street in rural Cass county, MO just before 10:30 pm last night.

The rider was pronounced dead just before 11 pm, as investigators continue to determine  exactly why the motorcycle left the roadway and went down an embankment.

This is the 41st fatality reported by the MSHP in 2026.

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Overnight fire destroys RV in Butler

 The Butler fire department and first responders were called to an RV fire on Lyon street just north and east of the Butler square overnight.

 Fortunately no injuries were reported but the unit was a total loss; the exact cause of the fire remains unknown at this time. -Photo by Chad Anderson


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Obituary - Willa Lee

Willa Mae Lee went to be with the Lord, at age 92, in Nevada, MO on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. She was born May 9, 1934, in Boicourt, Kansas. She was the daughter of Olley and Bertha (Johnson) Lee.

  She went to grade school in Boicourt, Kansas and graduated from Pleasanton, Kansas High School in 1952. After Graduation she went to work at Bruce Marble Works in Fort Scott, Kansas and worked at The Western Insurance in Fort Scott. Later she took the Civil Service Test and was employed by Farmers Home Administration in Nevada, Missouri. She retired from there after many years of service. She attended the Church of the Nazarene in Nevada Missouri and served in many ways including Board Member, Sunday School Teacher, playing the piano and the organ.

   Willa is survived by one sister, Shirley Harden (Donald); one niece, Julie Ellis (Kevin); great-nephews, Marcus Ellis (Katie), Jeroen, David Ellis; one great-niece, Mave Ellis; one great-great nephew, Noah Ellis, and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, and one great-great niece.

    Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 10:00 am, at the Church of the Nazarene in Nevada, Missouri with Reverand Kevin Ellis and Linda Claypool officiating. Interment to follow at the Trading Post Cemetery in Trading Post, Kansas.

    Memorials are suggested in her name to the Church of the Nazarene c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

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Obituary - Rhonda Jean Conran

Rhonda Jean Conran, 60, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, at her home. Private services will be held with interment at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. A complete obituary will be posted when it is available, courtesy Atkinson Funeral Home.


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Obituary - John Taylor Jr.

John T. Taylor Jr. of Amoret, Missouri died Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. Funeral services are pending at this time and will be announced at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel and Crematory (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.


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McEowen school receives Farm Bureau grant

McEowen Intermediate School third grade teachers Laura Boland and Ann Hammond each received a $500 Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Mini-Grant to bring more hands-on agriculture experiences to their students this spring.

The funding will support activities including a trip to Red Barn Ranch and the annual chick-hatching project.

The grants were presented by Cass County Farm Bureau Promotion & Education Committee Chair Jason Dieckhoff. Thank you to the Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture for supporting learning opportunities for our Wildcats!

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