5 Whirlwinds recognized in Jr. High Honor Band

5 students represented the Archie at Junior High Honor Band. For the 7th grade honor band Rachel Boatwright and Zeke Wright were selected. For 8th grade honor band Abbie Conner, Chesney George, and Layla Royster went. They were able to meet new people, did an amazing job representing Archie, and performed a great concert!

Miami R-1 Students of the Month

 

Miami R-1 November students of the month: Lakyn Dunsmore-Walker, Hayden Winters, Brock Kelly, and Enzie Schaller.

Congratulations eagles, keep up the good work!

Lady Bears fight hard at Olathe Northwest tournament

The Butler High School girls wrestlers competed at the Olathe Northwest Tournament

Lady Bears took 2nd place as a team out of 22 teams.

Individual results

Breanne Mallatt-Champion!

Brittany Mallatt-Champion!

Addi Kuda-2nd Place.

Ariel O'Connell-2nd Place.

Karli Patrick-3rd Place.

Isabel Branson-4th Place

Ariel O'Connell-5th Place

Raylynn Bowers-5th Place.

Brooke Conger-6th Place

Emma Dixon-7th Place.

Alayna Alkire-8th Place.

Big day for Harrisonville wrestling

 

Harrisonville Varsity wrestlers who placed at Pleasant Hill's Steve Leslie Tournament:

Adrian Carranza placed 6th at 138

Gavin Gercone placed 6th at 144

Ethan Copeland placed 3rd at 165

Cayden Bohnert placed 6th 1t 175

Bryson Cecil placed 3rd at 285

The team placed 11th out of 23 teams

Mike Bukaty receives Sheriff's Citizen Award

 Posse member Mike Bukaty received the annual Sheriff's Citizen Award from the Bates County Sheriff's Office this year. Mike has been a member of the Bates County Sheriff's Posse for many years. Sheriff Anderson said Mike never says no. He shows up to every event, willing and ready to help out, and never misses an official call out for search and rescue. Thank you Mike for your service to the Sheriff's Office and the citizens of Bates County.

Bates County Sheriff's Posse recognizes Johnhenry Jackson

 

The Bates County Sheriff's Posse is pleased to present a well-deserved award to Corporal Jonhenry Jackson. Corporal Jackson has faithfully served as the Posse's liaison to the Bates County Sheriff's Office for several years. He has devoted countless hours this year to assist the Posse in establishing a Youth Posse Academy that will impact Bates County Youth for years to come! His leadership, dedication and commitment to the growth and success of the Posse is outstanding and we are deeply grateful for his partnership!

Please join us in congratulating Corporal Jackson for this recognition!

Butler fire responding to call on south Main street

The Butler fire department has been summoned to the trailer park on south Main street on a report of a fire in a wall of the structure. Use caution if traveling through the area; updates to be provided accordingly.

Missouri inflation remains elevated, private sector earnings keeping pace

 

Recent data show that annual inflation remains elevated at 2.8%, but Missouri's private-sector earnings are keeping pace with 3.4% year-over-year growth.

The cost of living in Missouri continues to be relatively low, hovering around 90% of the national average, which also influences lower wage levels.

Living expenses differ throughout the state, with metropolitan areas averaging a cost of 92.3, compared to non-metropolitan areas at 89.7. Southern Missouri counties reported the lowest cost of living in 2025.

Explore the latest Missouri Economy Indicators brief: https://brnw.ch/21wYj40