This event has been moved to the Bates County Elks lodge, please help spread the word and thank you!
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Friday, June 19, 2026
Obituary - Karen Whalen
Karen Sue Whalen, 71, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Crown Care in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, June 27, 2026, with a visitation starting 11:00 AM, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Oakland Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.
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Obituary - Anna Swanson
Anna LaDonne Mannering Swanson was born December 12, 1938 in Kansas City, Missouri to James and Wanita Goddard Mannering. She grew up in the Kansas City area and graduated from high school. On June 15, 1956 Anna was united in marriage to Harry John Swanson. They were married until his passing in 2022. This year would have been their 70th wedding anniversary.
Anna’s first love was her family, and looked forward to all gatherings for family dinners and holidays. She also enjoyed planting flowers and reading books.
Anna was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harry John Swanson, one sister, Erma Duchein, son-in-law Tim Ridley, and granddaughter Amanda Ridley. She is survived by her daughter, Mindy Ridley of Eldorado Springs, MO., son, James Swanson and wife Judith of Clinton, MO., granddaughter, Virginia Richter and Michael Gerean, along with three great-grandchildren, Ezra, Raymond, and Maylee, all of Butler, MO.
Anna will be dearly missed and forever loved by her children, granddaughter, great-grandchildren, friends, extended family members, and all who knew her.
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Bond modification approved for woman accused of theft from Bates County Industries
On Thursday afternoon Donna Maciel appeared before Judge Julie Highly in the Bates County Circuit court via Webex from the Bates County Jail with attorney Norman Craig Jr. Napier present.
Napier told the court he didn't believe that Maciel is a flight risk and asked the bond terms to include a 10% cash allowance which was met with objection from Prosecuting Attorney Hugh Jenkins.
However the 10% allowance was approved and Maciel is set to appear for a preliminary hearing July 16, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. A review is scheduled on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. if defendant does not post the 10% bond and remains in custody.
Maciel is accused of stealing just over $200,000 from Bates County Industries, a sheltered workshop, while serving as Director from October 2007 through the summer of 2021.
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Property damage in Nevada leads to arrest
During the investigation, it was discovered that the Vernon County Sheriff's Office was investigating additional thefts from vehicles that had occurred just outside the Nevada city limits. In those incidents, a rifle was stolen from a vehicle and a vehicle was later stolen from the same area.
Detectives with the Nevada Police Department were able to identify the susepct, recover the stolen rifle and later locate the stolen vehicle after it had been abandoned within the City of Nevada. The recovered property was turned over to the Vernon County Sheriff's Office to assist with their ongoing investigation.
Nevada Police detectives completed their investigation regarding the incident that occurred within the city limits and submitted the case to the Vernon County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. As a result, the following charges were filed against Patrick Pierce of Nevada:
• Property Damage 1st Degree – Class E Felony
• Unlawful Gaining Entry into a Motor Vehicle – Class A Misdemeanor
• Burglary 2nd Degree – Class D Felony
Pierce was issued a $10,000 cash-only bond in connection with the Nevada Police Department's investigation.
We would like to commend our Investigations Division for their outstanding work in identifying the suspect, recovering stolen property, and helping bring this case to a successful resolution through cooperation with our law enforcement partners.
Courtesy Nevada Police Department
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Movie: Butler, 1939
With Old Settler's Day coming to Butler this weekend, we thought it would be a good time to again present a special movie made in Butler, circa 1939. Enjoy the memories!
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BREAKING: No bond for Butler man accused of sex acts with child
The charges as follows:
1. Sodomy Or Attempted Sodomy - 1st Degree - Victim Is Less Than 12 Years Old { Felony Unclassified RSMo: 566.060 }
2. Sodomy Or Attempted Sodomy - 1st Degree - Victim Is Less Than 12 Years Old { Felony Unclassified RSMo: 566.060 }
3. Sodomy Or Attempted Sodomy - 1st Degree - Victim Is Less Than 12 Years Old { Felony Unclassified RSMo: 566.060 }
4. Sodomy Or Attempted Sodomy - 1st Degree - Victim Is Less Than 12 Years Old { Felony Unclassified RSMo: 566.060 }
5. Endangering Welfare of Child Creating Substantial Risk-1st Degree - 1st Offense - Sexual Contact { Felony D RSMo: 568.045 }
6. Endangering Welfare of Child Creating Substantial Risk-1st Degree - 1st Offense - Sexual Contact { Felony D RSMo: 568.045 }
7. Endangering Welfare of Child Creating Substantial Risk-1st Degree - 1st Offense - Sexual Contact { Felony D RSMo: 568.045 }
8. Endangering Welfare of Child Creating Substantial Risk-1st Degree - 1st Offense - Sexual Contact { Felony D RSMo: 568.045 }
Thomas is currently in custody in the Bates County Jail with a no bond condition.
A full conviction will result in lifetime imprisonment with no parole.
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