Thursday, June 12, 2025

Harrisonville PD welcomes new officer

 


This week we welcomed Officer Whitney Barrett to the Harrisonville Police Department!

Officer Barrett joins HPD after beginning her law enforcement career in Alabama. We are excited for the knowledge and experience Officer Barrett brings to our department!
Please join us in welcoming Officer Barrett to HPD and to the Harrisonville community.

Jefferson Highway artwork now complete

 

The Butler Historic Preservation Commission has finished the task of this wall mural located on the Luna Umbra building at Main and Dakota streets commemorating the famous Jefferson Highway that once ran through Butler.

The highway ran from New Orleans to Minnesota and was designated by Thomas Jefferson well before the interstate highway system we are now familiar with. 

Read more about the highway here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jefferson_Highway

Free lunch!


 Get a FREE sack lunch on the Butler square and at South Park now until they're gone! The Summer free lunch program is ongoing through early Summer courtesy of the Carpenter's Cup and their many volunteers.

Heat, Humidity & Afternoon Thunderstorms

Obituary - Glenn Edward Brewer

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Glenn Edward Brewer, who died peacefully at the age of 89 on January 9, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was a cherished husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and friend to all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Glenn was born on April 22, 1935, to Edward Wallace Brewer and Lona Vivian (Deshazer) Brewer in Freeman, MO. As one of 10 siblings, he called both Kansas and Missouri home, most recently residing in Harrisonville, MO, with the love of his life, Gloria.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives, Helen and Rosemary; siblings Mary Moraine, Don, Vincil, Vivian, Virgil, and Gerald Brewer; and his children Glenn Brewer Jr. and Rebecca (Brewer) Ross, and son in laws Roger Barker and Tom Fleming.

Glenn is survived by his devoted wife, Gloria Brewer; siblings Shirley (Brewer) Moraine, John Brewer and wife Sheran, and Sharon (Brewer) Coble and husband Briane; his children LaVon (Brewer) Gatewood and husband Gary, Vickie (Brewer) Barker, Mary (Brewer) Fleming, James Brewer and wife Frankie, April Stecher and husband Chris, and daughter-in-law Jackie Brewer.

He was a proud grandfather to Tron, Lee, Helen, Ryan, Stacy, Eric, Amandia, Jerilynn, April, Jennifer, Brandy, Gina, Sarah, Chris, Lisa, Charlie, Calean, Hayden, and Macy. His legacy spans over five generations as he is also celebrated by numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, all of whom held a special place in his heart.

A jack-of-all-trades, Glenn spent the majority of his career at General Motors before retiring in 1988. Retirement brought him the opportunity to travel, visit family and friends, and enjoy camping at Pomme de Terre Lake.

Glenn was a firm believer in the value of hard work, often reminding those around him that “nothing worth having comes easy.” He carried himself with quiet strength, commanding respect, while maintaining a giving heart and a readiness to lend a hand to a friend or a stranger.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Paola Cemetery, Paola Kansas, with the flowers in bloom, the sun is shining, and the grass is ready to mow—a season Glenn cherished. Known for his love of mowing, evidenced by his impressive collection of riding lawn mowers, this time of year was truly his favorite.

Glenn leaves behind a legacy of integrity, faith, and a profound love for his family. His no-nonsense wisdom, steady presence, and yes, even his occasional stubbornness, will be deeply missed. He was the anchor of his family, demonstrating what it means to live a purposeful, strong, and fulfilling life.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Harrisonville Animal Shelter and send in care to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701. 

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

CPR/AED Class - Bates County Memorial Hospital - June 25th


 

Nevada Bushwhacker Days schedule

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LaCygne to get automated license plate recognition equipment


 In our ongoing commitment to improving the safety and security of our community, the La Cygne Police Department is pleased to announce that we have successfully received two grants to FULLY FUND the installation of Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPRs) on our city streets.

License Plate Reader technology has been an effective tool in modern law enforcement for over a decade. These systems play a critical role in criminal investigations by capturing and processing vehicle license plates in real time.
The implementation of ALPRs in La Cygne will enhance our investigative recourses to help solve, prevent, and detect crimes, which otherwise leave our community victimized. Importantly, these efforts are 100% grant-funded, ensuring no financial burden on our local taxpayers.
We understand the importance of balancing public safety with privacy. As such, we are committed to ensuring this technology is used ethically and responsibly, in accordance with state and federal laws, and most importantly, with transparency to our residents.
ALPRs were considered after a thorough review of previous unsolved cases to identify what tools or technologies might have improved results or expedited the investigations. In many of these cases, traditional digital investigative methods such as cellular triangulation and geo-fencing produced limited or no actionable results. This is largely due to La Cygne’s rural and valley geography, which do not generate the volume of data needed for these technologies to be effective. ALPR technology, by contrast, offers a more reliable solution tailored to the unique needs of our community.
Thank you to First Option Bank, the Louis and Dolpha Baehr Foundation, and the Kid VanVlack Foundation14 for making this possible.
Thank you for your continued support as we work to make La Cygne a safer place for all. Should you have any questions or wish to learn more about this initiative, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.
Zachary Mathies, Chief of Police
913-757-2144

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