Obituary - James Eugene. “Jim” Maynard

James Eugene. “Jim” Maynard, 84 of Belton, MO passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018 at his home in Belton. Jim was born October 13, 1933 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Joseph and Erma May (Story) Maynard.

Jim was raised in Kansas City and graduated from Kansas City East High School with the Class of 1951. He married Darlene Skaer Hunter on March 29, 1952. The couple was married over fifty years before Darlene passed away in 2003. Jim later married Rita Armbrust on Oct. 31, 2004. He worked for Sinclair Oil Co from 1953-1962 in Utah and Idaho and then for Montgomery-Ward in Oklahoma City from 1963-1993 retiring after 29 ½ years as a National Auto Service Manager. Jim later worked an additional 10 years for the Carrolton School District. In his retirement Jim returned to his boyhood state of Missouri. He was a member of the Hume Methodist Church, and was a member of the Masonic Lodge.

Jim is survived by his wife Rita, of the home in Belton; three children, Randy Maynard (Vickie), Hume, MO, Richard Maynard, Jerico Springs, MO, Sheri Maynard, Lake Geneva, WI; six grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jesse Maynard, Louisburg, KS, and J.D. Maynard, New Jersey; one sister, Darlene Busey, Alcoa, TN; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Rev. Kay Zimmer officiating. Interment will follow in Pryor Creek Cemetery in Metz. The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested in his memory to William Jewell College or Alzheimer’s Association in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Clinton woman arrested after traffic stop

On 04/28/2018, at approximately 12:10 PM, Officer Derek Foreman conducted a traffic stop in the 900 block of East Green St. 

A subsequent search of the vehicle lead to the discovery of approximately 95 grams of suspected methamphetamine, numerous prescription pills, drug paraphernalia, and a large amount of cash. 

The driver of the vehicle, 40 year old Clinton resident Elisha J. Montgomery was arrested for Possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, Possession of drug paraphernalia, and Driving while revoked/suspended.


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Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Ladies it's murder mystery time!

Ladies - It's Murder Mystery Dinner Party Time. There are only a few openings left so call right away 660-200-5620 to reserve your part in the MURDER! 

Tickets are $25 and include appetizers, 3 course dinner, lots of fun. There's a cash bar available also. Openings left are very limited. May 18th.

Poplar Heights Living History Farm.... NE of Butler! 

Cass County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death as Homicide

On Friday, April 27, 2018 deputies were contacted by mushroom hunters who found possible human remains. 

Investigators responded to the area of S. Mopac Rd between E. 235th and E. 239th where they discovered a set of human remains in a wooded area.

At this time a preliminary autopsy of the remains indicate that the victim is a female. Investigators continue to work with area law enforcement agencies to determine the identity of the victim. Investigators are considering this as a homicide.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Cass County Sheriff's Office at 816-380-5200.

(Additional – Investigators have been in contact with Ferris family.  The Cass County Sheriff’s Office can confirm that the remains are NOT those of Desirea Ferris.  Investigators are not releasing what information they used to conclude that it is not her.)

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From the Benton County Sheriff's Office

On 4/16, Shyla M. Grieve, 33 of Belton MO, was arrested after a traffic stop for speeding at 7 Hwy and Cold Springs near Warsaw. 

A K-9 Unit indicated the odor of an illegal substance within the vehicle, where after searching, produced over 15 grams of methamphetamine. 

Thank you & great work by our Drug Task Force and Sgt. Wilson!

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Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Obituary - Wanda Kay Maggard

Wanda Kay Maggard, 64, Mt. Vernon, MO, formerly of Nevada, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 at Cox Hospital South, in Springfield, MO. Wanda was born on August 14, 1953 in Kansas City, MO to Junie Duane and Martha Lynn (Baldwin) Kerns.

Wanda was born and raised in Kansas City and graduated from West High School there. She came to Nevada in 1976 and also lived in Lamar, MO from 1992-2012. She had resided in Mt. Vernon for the past five years. Wanda loved to bowl and play Bingo.

Survivors include her four children, Frank Maggard and his wife Amy, Willard, MO, Martha Loyd and her husband, Robert, Mt. Vernon, Betty Maggard, Brookings, SD and Joe Maggard and his wife Melissa, Quincy, IL; 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Robert Kerns, Kansas City, Junior Kerns, Nevada, Donnie Kerns, Nevada and Michael Kerns, Tonganoxie, KS; her companion of 40 years, Harley Collier of the home; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Teresa Garren.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Newton Burial Park, Nevada. The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

City of Butler Job Opening

Job Opening for Asst Court Clerk/Utility Billing Clerk. For more details visit www.butlermo.com under the employment tab.

Butler Police Department Activity Report 4/23-4/29-2018

04/23/2018  

Well being check

Traffic assist Schowengerdt

Well being check Mill  and Delaware

Animal complaint Ohio and High

Animal complaint 100 block of S Austin

Well being check Wal-Mart

04/24/2018  

Accident Delaware and Nursery

Well being check 300 block of S Main

Animal complaint 200 block of S Austin

Theft report 400 block of S High

Animal complaint 100 block of S Broadway

Animal complaint Nursery and Country Club

Well being check 700 block of Gregory

04/25/2018 

Keep the peace 600 block of W Nursery

Theft report 100 block of N bus 49

Walk in theft report

Animal complaint 700 block of N Water

Disturbance 400 block of S High

Keep the peace 200 block of E Chestnut

Accident S Main

04/26/2018  

Well being check 100 block of S Fulton

Traffic assist Schowengerdt

Ex-parte violation report

Wellbeing check W-52

Animal complaint Harrison and Havanna

Keep the peace Keep the peace 300 block of W Vine

04/27/2018  

Stolen vehicle report

Accident BCMH parking lot

Keep the peace 200 block of E Chestnut

Warrant service Pine and Fulton

Assault report

04/28/2018  Well being check Conoco

Possible prowler 100 block of S Willow

Animal complaint 700 block of N Delaware

C and I driver call S High

04/29/2018  

Well being check 400 block of W Ohio

Keep the peace N Fulton

Animal complaint Meadow lane

Stolen vehicle recovered

Alarm S High area

From the Butler Police Department

On 04/28/2018 the Butler Police along with the Bates County Health Department participated in the DEA prescription drug take back program. 

A total of 55 pounds of medication was turned in. We would like to thank everyone that participated. 

Courtesy of Butler Police Chief Randy Beshore

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report April 23, 2018 –April 29, 2018

April 23, 2018
SPEAK TO OFFICER – ADRIAN
SPEAK TO OFFICER – BUTLER
SPEAK TO OFFICER – BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE – HUME
PAPER SERVICE – BUTLER
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – RICH HILL
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE – BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE – RICH HILL
FAILURE TO YIELD – BUTLER
ANIMAL CALL – AMORET
THEFT/STEALING – BUTLER
MVA – PASSAIC
MVA – BUTLER
ANIMAL CALL – AMSTERDAM
CHECK WELL BEING – HUME
FRUAD/IDENITY THEFT – BALLARD
DISTRUBANCE – ADRIAN
C&I DRIVER – BUTLER
FRUAD/IDENTIY THEFT – BUTLER
THEFT/STEALING – ADRIAN


April 24, 2018
STRANDED MOTORIST – BALARD
SPEAK TO OFFICER – BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE – BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE – BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE – AMSTERDAM
ATTEMPT TO LOCATE – AMSTERDAM
SPEAK TO OFFICER – ALTONA
ATTEMPT TO LOCATE – RICH HILL
ABANDONDED VEHICLE – ADRIAN
SPEAK TO OFFICER – BUTLER
SPEAK TO OFFICER – BUTLER
ODOR INVESTIGATION – RICH HILL
PAPER SERVICE – BUTLER
TRAFFIC SOTP – RICH HILL
PAPER SERVICE – BUTLER
TRAFFIC STOP – BUTLER
TRAFFIC STOP – BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE – ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE – ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE – ADRIAN
SPEAK TO OFFICER – RICH HILL
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – RICH HILL
ALARM CALL – ADRIAN
SPEAK OT OFFICER – ADRIAN


April 25, 2018
PAPER SERVICE – BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE – BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE – RICH HILL
FOLLOW UP – BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE – BUTLER
STRANDED MOTORIST – MERWIN
ANIMAL CALL – ADRIAN
ANIMAL CALL – AMORET
FIRE BRUSH – AMSTERDAM
ANIMAL CALL – BUTLER
AMBULANCE REQUEST – BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE – BUTLER
SUSPICOUS ACTIVITY – HUME
ATTEMPT TO LOCATE – RICH HILL
AMBULANCE REQUEST – ADRIAN
SPEAK TO OFFICER – ADRIAN
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – ADRIAN
SPEAK TO OFFICER – RICH HILL
BURGLARY – MERWIN
VANDALISM – ADRIAN
SUSPICIOUS ACITIVITY – BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE – BUTLER
CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT – ADRIAN
AMBULANCE REQUEST – BUTLER


April 26, 2018
AGENCY ASSIST – PASSAIC
AGNECY ASSIT – BUTLER
TRAFFIC STOP – RICH HILL
ATTEMPT TO LOCATE – MERWIN
CHECK WELL BEING – APPLETON CITY
FOLLOW UP – RICH HILL
SPEAK TO OFFICER – RICH HILL
PAPER SERVICE – BUTLER
SPEAK TO OFFICER – ARCHIE
TRAFFIC STOP – BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE – BUTLER
FOLLOW UP – RICH HILL
CHILD CUSTODY – HUME
TRAFFIC STOP – RICH HILL
TRAFFIC STOP – BATES COUNTY
TRAFFIC HAZARD – BATES COUNTY
TRAFFIC STOP – BUTLER
TRAFFIC STOP – BUTLER
TRAFFIC STOP – BUTLER
C/I DRIVER – BUTLER
TRAFFIC STOP – RICH HILL
THEFT/STEALING – ADRIAN
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE – RICH HILL
AGENCY ASSIST – BUTLER
TRAFFIC STOP – RICH HILL
TRESPASSING – ADRIAN
C/I DRIVER – BUTLER
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – RICH HILL


April 27, 2018
TRAFFIC STOP – RICH HILL
MVA – ADRIAN
C/I DRIVER – BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE – BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE – ADRIAN
CONTROLLED BURN – RICH HILL
CONTROLLED BURN – ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE – RICH HILL
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – ADRIAN
SPEAK TO OFFICER – RICH HILL
SPEAK TO OFFICER – RICH HILL
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – RICH HILL
TRAFFIC STOP – ADRIAN
ANIMAL CALL – AMSTERDAM
SPEAK TO OFFICER – RICH HILL
SPEAK TO OFFICER – RICH HILL
ANIMAL CALL – ADRIAN
FOLLOW UP – ADRIAN
CHECK WELL BEING – RICH HILL
CHECK WELL BEING – BUTLER
SPEAK TO OFFICER – ROCKVILLE
SPEAK TO OFFICER – RICH HILL
TRAFFIC STOP – ADRIAN
WARRANT SERVICE – ADRIAN
DEBRIS IN ROADWAY – ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE – ADRIAN
CHECK WELL BEING – ADRIAN
AGENCY ASSIST - BUTLER


April 28, 2018 
TRAFFIC STOP – ADRIAN
TRAFFIC STOP – ADRIAN
SPEAK TO OFFICER – ROCKVILLE
PAPER SERVICE – BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE – BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE – BUTLER
ANIMAL CALL – ADRIAN
ANIMAL CALL – BALLARD
CHECK WELL BEING – ADRIAN
SPEAK TO OFFICER – ADRIAN
MVA – RICH HILL
BRUSH FIRE – ADRIAN
CONTROLLED BURN – RICH HILL
TRAFFIC STOP – RICH HILL
STRANDED MOTORIST – BUTLER
C/I DRIVER – RICH HILL
TRAFFIC STOP – ADRIAN
TRAFFIC STOP – BUTLER
TRAFFIC STOP – ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE – BUTLER
TRAFFIC STOP – ADRIAN
AGENCY ASSIST – BUTLER
SPEAK TO OFFICER – ADRIAN
TRAFFIC STOP – RICH HILL
ANIMAL CALL – ADRIAN
TRAFFIC STOP – ADRIAN
AGENCY ASSIST – BATES COUNTY
PAPER SERVICE – BUTLER
TRAFFIC STOP – ADRIAN
TRAFFIC STOP – ARCHIE/BATES
PAPER SERVICE – RICH HILL
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – ROCKVILLE
NOISE COMPLAINT – VIRGINIA
C/I DRIVER – FOSTER
TRAFFIC STOP – ADRIAN
TRAFFIC STOP - ADRIAN



APRIL 29, 2018
TRAFFIC STOP – ADRIAN
TRAFFIC STOP – BUTLER
ANIMAL CALL – BUTLER
ANIMAL CALL-RICH HILL
TRAFFIC STOP-BUTLER
ATTEMPT TO LOCATE-BUTLER
ALARM CALL-BUTLER
ANIMAL CALL-RICH HILL
NOISE COMPLAINT-RICH HILL
AMBULANCE REQUEST-RICH HILL
PAPER SERVICE-ADRIAN
PEDESTERIAN CHECK-AMSTERDAM
TRAFFIC STOP-ADRIAN
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-RICH HILL

Clinton man arrested in Pettis County

On 4/29/18 around 10:55pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Pettis County arrested 34 year old Christopher S. McCartney of Clinton, Missouri.

Mr. McCartney was arrested for 1.) Resisting Arrest 2.) Speeding 3.) Failure to register a motor vehicle 4.) Failure to display a valid license plate 5.) Failure to have headlights on 6.)No Insurance 7.) No seatbelt.

He was booked into the Pettis County Jail in Sedalia, Missouri and placed on a 24 hour investigative hold.


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Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Butler man injured in rollover accident near Rich Hill

On 4/28/18 around 10:00am the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a one vehicle accident on I-49 near the Rich Hill Exit in rural Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred hen the 2008 Ford F-250 driven by 62 year old Kevin Fischer of Rockville, Missouri veered of the left side of the roadway and overturned.

A passenger in the vehicle 61 year old Jerry A. Harkrader of Butler, Missouri sustained minor injuries in this accident and he was transported by private vehicle to Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by Garwood's Wrecker Service of Nevada, Missouri.


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Obituary - Marilyn Haines

Marilyn Haines, age 81, of Clinton, MO, died at Windsor Healthcare on April 27, 2018. Among survivors is her husband Larry Haines.

No services are planned at this time.

Condolences may be left online at www.ConsalusFuneralHome.com.

Warsaw man drowns in Truman Lake

On 4/29/18 around 1:50pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Benton County responded to Osage Bluff Marina on Truman Lake in rural Benton County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says a boat was reported to be floating unoccupied on Truman Lake. 

When crews arrived to the vessel the owner 67 year old Sherman W. Wright of Warsaw, Missouri was located deceased next to his fishing line which was tangled in a tree.

Mr. Wright was transported to Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw, Missouri.

Pro Bull Blast in Henry County

Nice, but stormy week ahead...

It will definitely feel like Spring out there this week, but that also means we have to watch out for Spring thunderstorms. Today it will be warm and very windy ahead of a cold front that will shift into the western Plains today. This will help set the stage for moisture return, which will help fuel thunderstorms across the Plains States Tuesday through Thursday as the frontal boundary slowly marches east. 

Tuesday evening storms will be focused from eastern Nebraska into Iowa, but may drag themselves across parts of far northern Missouri that afternoon and night. However, by Wednesday afternoon and evening the focus for storms will have shifted a bit south and east into eastern Kansas and Missouri, with lingering thunderstorm activity possible through the day time and overnight hours of Thursday. As for next weekend, the outlook is good for dry weather with highs in the 70s.

Obituary - Donald Eugene Wagner

Donald Eugene "Don" Wagner, age 84, La Cygne, Kansas passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 at his home. He was born at Beloit, Kansas the son of Hamer and Velma English Wagner. He graduated from Simpson High School. Don proudly served his country in the United States Army from April of 1953 until January of 1956. He married DeAnna Melton on May 26, 1957 at Asherville, Kansas. They moved to the La Cygne area when Don became the ranch manager at the Tri-B Ranch. He later worked as a foreman for List and Clark constructing power plants. Don was a member of the La Cygne Christian Church, V.F.W., and the Laborers Union Local #1290. He served on the Board of Education for Prairie View USD #362 and the La Cygne Planning Commission. Don enjoyed fishing, car racing and cattle. However his love was his wife Dee and their entire family. He was preceded in death by a son in law, Greg Haupt, a brother, Duane and an infant brother, Anthony. Don is survived by his wife, Dee, a son, Dean Wagner and Patti, three daughters: Kelly Haupt, Julie Hutchison, and Michaela Darling and Adam, eight grandchildren: Brooke, Kristin, Lauren, Chad, Kyle, Drew, Lark and Brityn and ten great grandchildren: Quinn, Carter, Piper, Barrett, Truman, Maddox, Cora, Dax, Wyatt and Laikyn. 

A celebration of life will be held 6 pm Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at the La Cygne Christian Church. Visitation will follow the service until 8 pm. The family suggests contributions to Vitas Hospice or La Cygne Christian Church, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 304, La Cygne, KS 66040. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home, La Cygne Chapel.

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Adult, Senior, and Kids ages 6-12 admission tickets will be just $5! Kids under 6 will be free.

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News from the Bates County Chapter 699 Southern Cruisers Riding Club

Just to let you know, I think the poker run today was a success. 

Great weather, great support from The Fishing Dock, Garage Burgers, FatBoyz, The Lumber Yard, Alley Pic n Pub. 

With their help and support we raised $3232.00 for Lily's House. When you stop in to one of those places be sure to thank them.

Bates County Chapter 699 Southern Cruisers Riding Club

Semi truck fire in Barton County

The Barton County Sheriff's Office took a 911 call of a semi on fire on A hwy approximately 2 miles north of 160 hwy. 

The Lamar Fire department is on scene fighting the fire.

From the Linn Valley Kansas Police Department

On Friday, April 27th, Officer Kline stopped a vehicle for speeding Southbound on US Hwy 69. During contact with the driver, probable cause to believe Illegal Narcotics were present was developed. 

Officer Kline and Stuteville, searched the vehicle and located just under one pound of marijuana, scales and packaging material. Numerous schedule II prescription only stimulants were also located in ziploc bags, along with open containers of alcohol. 

Two 19 year old males were arrested for Possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute and several misdemeanor charges. The suspects stated they were coming from Johnson County and were headed to Pittsburg State University.

Obituary - Robert E. Ryan

Robert E. Ryan, 74, of Nevada, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at KU Medical Center in KC, KS.

Bob was born March 11, 1944 in Paris, Kentucky, the son of Joseph Francis Sr. and Gertrude (Maher) Ryan. He moved to Colorado Springs, CO at an early age and during high school he worked at a potato chip factory. Bob moved to Nevada in 1960 where he worked for MFA Oil for several years and on February 7, 1966 married Rosemary Perrin. The couple later lived in Harrisonville where Bob worked for Bendix Corp in KC as a machinist. In 1972 they moved back to Colorado Springs, CO where Bob worked in a full service station. He and his wife owned and operated College Auto Center in Colorado Springs and moved to Nevada in 1985 where they continued to operate College Auto Center since. Bob’s passion in life was antique and classic cars and in his earlier years he enjoyed working with wood.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Joseph Ryan Jr., sister, Mary Catherine Mabie; brother-in-laws, David and Paul Perrin; and favorite cousin, Jodie Brothers. Survivors include his wife Rosemary of the home, daughter, Cheryl Smith(Jim) Corpus Christi, TX; three grandchildren, Nathan Smith, of the home in Nevada, Rebecca Smith, Nevada, Jacob Smith, Corpus Christi, TX; brother, William “Bill” Ryan, Nevada; Brother-in-law, Jim Perrin (Peggy) Nevada; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and treasured friends.

Memorial services will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2018 in the Ferry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Greg Ferree of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until service time. You may view obituary and send condolences on line at www.ferryfuneralhome.com

Job Opening Henry County

The Henry County Library is looking to fill a circulation clerk position at the Lenora Blackmore Branch Library in Windsor. This is a 25-29 hour a week position and requires working predominantly 8:00Am-1:00PM Mon- Fri and every other Saturday from 8:00AM-12:00PM. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is at least 18 years of age and is dedicated to providing excellent customer service.

Interested parties need to fill out an application and submit a cover letter. More information and applications can be found on the Henry County Library web-site jobs page,http://henrycolib.org/?q=node/518, or picked up in either library locations. Completed applications and cover letters can be e-mailed to kristin.evans@henrycolib.org or turned the documents in person to either Henry County Library location. This position pays $8.00 an hour.

For questions about this position please e-mail kristin.evans@henrycolib.org or call 660-885-2612. This position closes Friday, May 4th.

The Henry County Library adheres to all federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity.

Human remains found in rural Harrisonville

Cass Co – On Friday, April 27, 2018 deputies were contacted by mushroom hunters who found possible human remains. Investigators responded to the area of S. Mopac Rd between E. 235th and E. 239th where they discovered a set of human remains in a wooded area.

Late Friday night the Jackson County Medical Examiners Office confirmed that the remains were human. No information on sex, race, age, or when the victim died have been determined at this time.

At this time the Cass County Sheriff's Office has closed S. Mopac Road between E. 235th and E. 239th while investigators conduct their search. The sheriff's office has approximately 40 deputies and recruits conducting a ground search for evidence.

​The roadway is expected to be closed most of the day. Anyone with information is asked to call the Cass County Sheriff's Office at 816-380-5200.

Power Outage North of Clinton

Approximately 420 Osage Valley Electric Customers  in an area north of Clinton are currently without power due to a raccoon that ventured into the wrong place. 

Crews are making repairs and will have power restored as quickly as possible.

Butler Sonic Cruise Night Car Show Photos

The Butler Chamber along with Sonic held there first cruise night of the year this evening. The weather was perfect and the crowd as great! 

It was Good to see the people of the community out enjoying the weather- Stay tuned and we will post the next cruise night when that information is available to us!