Saturday, August 30, 2025

Week 1 football scores

Sherwood 20
Adrian 43

Lockwood 38
Archie 36

North Platte 40
Butler 32

El Dorado Springs 40
Cabool 0

Pleasant Hope 0
Clinton 69

Russellville 26
Cole Camp 27

Holden 28
Crest Ridge 2

Liberal 40
Drexel/Miami 42

Appleton City 88
Greenfield 14

Richmond 22
Harrisonville 49

McDonald County 39
Lamar 35

Nevada 63
Monett 34

Jasper 18
Osceola 43

New Heights Christian 42
Rich Hill 36

Midway 8
Salisbury 38



Friday, August 29, 2025

Weekly report from the Henry County Sheriff's Office

Weekly Arrest and Incident Report
Dates: August 22, 2025 – August 28, 2025
Sheriff Aaron Brown reports the following arrests and incidents for the week:
• August 23, 2025 – Assault 3rd Degree (Special Victim):
Deputy England conducted a follow-up investigation at the Henry County Jail that led to the arrest of Cassie Adkins, age 36, of Clinton, on a 24-hour investigative hold for unlawful use of drug paraphernalia and Assault – 4th Degree on Law Enforcement. On the same day, the Henry County Prosecutor’s Office filed formal charges, and the court issued warrants for Resisting Arrest, Assault – 4th Degree, and Assault – 3rd Degree (Special Victim), with a bond set at $25,000 cash only.
• August 23, 2025 – Warrant:
Deputy Douglas conducted a follow-up in the Clinton area that resulted in the arrest of Joseph Dawson, age 44, of Sedalia, on a Henry County warrant for Trespassing.
• August 23, 2025 – Domestic Assault 4th Degree:
Sergeant Baker conducted a follow-up investigation in the rural Clinton area that resulted in the arrest of Joseph Allen, age 37, of Independence, on a 24-hour investigative hold for Domestic Assault – 4th Degree.
• August 24, 2025 – Warrant:
Deputy England conducted a follow-up in the Clinton area that resulted in the arrest of Dylan Lamb, age 27, of Windsor, on a Henry County warrant for traffic offenses.
• August 24, 2025 – Warrant:
Captain Bilbruck conducted a traffic stop in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of John Hoyt, age 56, of Windsor, on a felony probation violation warrant for the original charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance.
• August 26, 2025 – Warrant:
Deputy Saulters arrested Brittany Martin, age 32, of Warrensburg, at the courthouse on a Henry County felony warrant for Burglary – 1st Degree.
• August 27, 2025 – Domestic Assault 4th Degree:
Deputy Wyatt conducted a follow-up investigation in the Sparrowfoot area that resulted in the arrest of Mark Mullen, age 60, of Clinton, on a 24-hour investigative hold for Domestic Assault – 4th Degree.
• August 27, 2025 – Harassment and Trespassing 1st Degree:
Deputy Evans and Deputy McQueen conducted a follow-up investigation in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Michael Ward, age 26, of Windsor, on a 24-hour investigative hold for Harassment and Trespassing – 1st Degree.
• August 28, 2025 – Warrant:
Deputy Douglas conducted a traffic stop in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Steven Strong, age 47, of Windsor, on a Pettis County failure-to-appear warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance and four Johnson County warrants for failure to appear on traffic violations.

Obituary - Nancy Lianne (Hutton) Widener

Nancy Lianne (Hutton) Widener, age 50, of Nevada, MO passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, in Nevada, MO.  

Services will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, MO.  A private family interment will be held at a later date.  The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Additional information will be announced by Ferry Funeral Home at a later date.

Obituary - Lyndell Wynn Colburn

 Funeral services for Lyndell Wynn Colburn of Butler, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler.  Visitation prior to services 10 - 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Schowengerdt Chapel.  Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler.  Contributions to Giving Fore Living or Butler First Christian Church.  Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Lyndell Wynn Colburn, age 87 of Butler, Missouri died Friday, August 29, 2025 at Medicalodge of Butler.  He was born May 31, 1938 to Zack and Pearl Leota Mae Collier Colburn in Luther, Oklahoma.

Lyndell is survived by his wife, Judy Ann Colburn of Butler, Missouri; a son, Weston Colburn and wife Robin of Butler, Missouri; a daughter, Lynette Clover and husband Rob of Butler, Missouri; and six grandchildren, Lillian Colburn, Wyatt Colburn, Alex Clover, Riley Clover, Adyson Clover and Paityn Clover.  He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.

Busy week for Bates county commission

August 20, 2025 The Bates County Commission met with Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley, Northern Commissioner John Gray and Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson present.

Jake Kroesen with Missouri Times called in on a late scheduled meeting. He wants to do a podcast on the history of Bates County. Trent stated he has a few people in mind. Jake mentioned he was looking to have 4 people. Jim and Trent will get ahold of the people. The event is scheduled for August 27th at 1pm. Later changed to 1:30.

10:18 am Trent made the motion to go into closed session per RSMO 610.021 (1 Legal actions). John seconded All voted yes. Motion carried. 

10:48 am Trent made the motion to go back to open session. John seconded. All voted yes. Motion carried. 

The Commission received a letter from The Bates County Museum asking for a letter of support for a grant application. The grant will be used to revive the Wilcox Schoolhouse into a handicap accessible lodging facility as well as a gathering space for the community. In turn providing financial support for the Museum.

Trent made the motion to submit a letter of support to the Revival of the Wilcox Schoolhouse. John seconded. All vote yes. No opposition.  

The Commission worked on CART Payments. 

John made the motion to pay out the CART payments to the Townships that had all the contract and rock information in. Trent seconded the motion. All voted yes. Motion passed. No Opposition. 

There are 5 Townships that have not completed their paperwork at this time.  West Boone, East Boone, Mt. Pleasant, Walnut and New Home.

Work in progress 

1. Policy Regarding Indigent Cremations given 8/25/2023 nothing since April 25.

2. Rattlesnake Hill Roads 11/06/2023 evening meeting 6/11/25 still gaining signatures. As of 8/7/25, nine people need to sign. All need to sign to move the drives to roads.

3. Opioid Settlement Resolution 10/2/2024 (Judge Highley).

4. EEZ Board 3/26/2025 Proposal Fee with scope of work received $12,000.00 fixed fee 8/13/25.

August 25, 2025 The Bates County Commission met with Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley, Northern Commissioner John Gray and Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson present.

The Commissioners attended the U.S. State Representative Mark Alford Town Hall meeting in Rich Hill.

Rebecca Thornhill walked in with a question on her personal property tax bill. She has a dodge truck that was not on her assessment for this year. She added it and turned it in. She then found that she has not paid her taxes since getting it in 2019. Even though she has registered for it 2x with the state. She currently owes 6 years taxes. Leaving her with $1787.84 in penalty fees. This was her first vehicle in the County as she had just moved from Cass at that time. She never received an assessment letter but was able to register it twice with the state. After some checking and discussion, the Commission decided they could waive the penalties. 

Trent made the motion to wave the $1787.84 penalty fees on the 2019 dodge truck taxes for Rebecca Thornhill.  Jim seconded. Two voted yes. Motion carried. No opposition. John recused himself.

Jami Page County Clerk came in to finalize employee Health and Dental Insurance. With all agreeing there was no need for further discussion.

Trent made the motion to approve the United Health Insurance proposal for the $500.00 deductible and the county paying for each employee. John seconded all voted yes. Motion carried. No opposition. 

Jami informed the Commission of the Dental Insurance added to the United Plan would have a 2% discount which would pay for the plan itself. It would be mostly the same coverage as the current one and would be paid by splitting the cost with the employee. John made the motion to add the Dental coverage to the United Health Plan. Trent seconded. All voted yes. Motion carried. No Opposition. 

Jami then moved on to the Vision Plan. This plan is provided by Met Life for the Life insurance and Death benefit for each County employee. This plan is paid for by the county for each employee. 

John made the motion to keep the vision plan with Met Life. Trent seconded the motion. All voted yes. Motion carried. No Opposition. 

Jami also brought up some receipts that were turned in for reimbursement by a new contractor that is repairing the foundation footings on 7 county bridges. Matthew Tillery submitted several receipts for various items that were questionable as to materials or personal tools. The discussion voiced concerns using hired workers versus county employees. The taxed items purchased versus county nontaxed accounts. Trent stated that “them boys" were getting a job done that was needing done for a few years. John added they are younger and can do that hard work easier and faster. Jami stated " I think you need to scrutinize what they're purchasing and what you're reimbursing" such as leather gloves, aprons, rachet straps. Tools not materials.  Jami said it would be like her taking her car to a mechanic to be fixed and  then her having to buy the tools for the mechanic to fix her car.  Bill Stephan also looked at the invoice and had concerns.  Trent added that all items would be returned to the bridge barn after use, strap, shovel etc.


Obituary - Willie Wayne Kegerries

Willie Wayne Kegerries age 89 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life August 27, 2025 at Crown Care Rehab and Healthcare Center  Harrisonville, Missouri.

Cremation with no services scheduled.

A complete obituary will be posted once that information becomes available, courtesy Dickey Funeral Home.

Add this to your list of stops during Butler city wide garage sales next weekend

 The Bates County chapter of the Comforting Angel Quilters Group will be participating in the Butler city wide garage sales this weekend. They will be open Friday and Saturday only, Sept 5th and 6th, 8:30 until 3:00 p.m. at the Old Butler High School on Pine Street, south entrance.

Fabric will be on sale for $3.00 a yard, four donated hand stitched 1930’s vintage quilt tops will be for sale as well as two finished quilts. There will be numerous quilt kits, table runners, thread, handmade crafts, knitting yarn, and a menagerie of small fabric under a yard available for “all you can fit” into a paper bag for $1.00.

Over the years, many donated fabrics were of the “tailor” type that just could not be used for quilting. We are reaching out to several theatre groups in the area who could use this fabric for scenery, costumes, backdrops, etc. If you know of a drama group/high school drama clubs/community theatres that could use this free fabric, please give Susi Serna a call at 518.378.8259. We are located at the Old Butler High School on Pine Street. Look for their Facebook page to see photos of available items. Plenty of parking is available.

City of Nevada proclaims September as Workforce Development Month


Yesterday, the Nevada Job Center was able to attend Coffee with the Mayor Carol Branham. This event was special to us as the Mayor of Nevada Missouri signed an official proclamation acknowledging Workforce Development Month.

This September marks a milestone - 20 years of recognizing Workforce Development Month, a nationwide celebration proudly founded by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP). What began two decades ago to elevate the vital work of our field has grown into a powerful movement that honors the people, programs, and partnerships driving opportunity and economic mobility across the country.
Workforce Development Month is more than a celebration - it's a spotlight on the professionals who equip individuals with skills, connect talent to employers, and strengthen our communities. As we commemorate this 20th anniversary, we invite you to reflect on how far we've come, recognize the incredible impact of workforce professionals, and look ahead to the innovations shaping our future.
Join us in celebrating the profession, the progress, and the people who make workforce development essential to a thriving economy.

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