Friday, September 4, 2026

Nevada PD says goodbye to Sergeant Daniel Hayes


This week the Nevada Police Department celebrated Sergeant Daniel Hayes on his last day with the Nevada Police Department
Sergeant Hayes has proudly served with the Nevada Police Department for 13 years. Throughout his career, he has served as our bicycle instructor, less-lethal instructor, and as a supervisor in our Patrol Division.
His dedication, professionalism, and commitment to our department and the community have been greatly appreciated. We are grateful for the many years of service and contributions he has made to our department.
We wish Sgt. Hayes all the best in his future endeavors


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Ballard schools welcome new teachers

New teacher spotlight
We’re excited to introduce our new PE teacher, Benton Hanner! Want to get to know him a little better? Here are a couple of his favorites and some fun facts you may not know!
Favorite food: Fast-food fried chicken
Hobbies: Traveling, Basketball, & listening to music
Something that might surprise you...
He has “never lost a fight against a Grizzly bear.” (We'll just take his word for it! )
If he could choose any superpower, it would be time manipulation—either freezing time or traveling back in time to spend more moments with friends and family.
We are so excited to have him as part of our Ballard family and can't wait to see the positive impact he makes on our students!

We are also excited to welcome Ms Campbell to our school family! When she’s not in the classroom, you can probably find her sipping on a Coke, hunting for treasures while thrifting, or embracing her old soul spirit.
One of her favorite memories is doing a Halloween science experiment each year featuring a “puking” pumpkin—talk about making learning fun! Her dream vacation? A relaxing trip to beautiful Maine!
We are so excited to have her join our team and can’t wait to see the fun, creativity, and energy she brings to our 2nd grade students. Welcome, Brielle Campbell!

Courtesy Ballard schools
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Standings from Posse Fun Show rodeo


Final Placement for Fun Show Season Standings- Buckles will be awarded at the Sheriff's Rodeo on September 19th. Congratulations to all! It was a great season! And next year we will be changing up things even better!
YOUTH:
Champion: Harlie Cox
Res Champion: Addison Talley
3RD Place: Ella Banes
4th Place: Kinsley Fletcher
ADULT:
Champion: Knox Rohr
Res Champion: Gracelyn Patterson
3rd Place: Danika Keyton

Courtesy Bates County Sheriff's Posse
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Famous movie car coming to Clinton Sept. 12th



RAMMING SPEED!

A LITTLE HISTORY ON THE DEATHMOBILE COMING SEPTEMBER 12TH!

The infamous Deathmobile was one of the unforgettable stars of the 1978 comedy National Lampoon’s Animal House, created from a Lincoln Continental for the movie’s wild climactic parade scene. The movie car was associated with legendary Hollywood customizer George Barris, the man behind some of the most famous TV and movie cars ever built.

The original in the movie was said to actually be destroyed by the cast in the after movie party!

But the Deathmobile coming 
to Cruisin’ to Clinton has a pretty special history of its own!
According to its owner, after Animal House became a hit, George Barris was contracted to build three Deathmobile clones to help promote the movie during its re-release. Only TWO were actually built—and the car coming to Clinton is one of them!
That means this isn't just another Deathmobile replica. It’s a actual Barris-built promotional Deathmobile used to promote the real movie.

This car appeared at the Volo Movie Car Museum before being sold publicly

And now you can see it FREE on the Downtown Clinton Square!
Saturday, September 12th

Cruisin’ to Clinton TV/Movie Car Night
Missouri’s Largest Square — Clinton, Missouri
Your chance to see a actual Barris car on the historic Square!
How cool is it that a piece of Hollywood car history like this is coming to Clinton?

Follow Clinton Cruise Night on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/groups/543756225764072

Courtesy Matt Wray


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FLASHBACK: Montrose train depot, twice destroyed by fire


MONTROSE, MO – Above is the second railway depot constructed in 1900. Like the first depot, it was destroyed by fire; below, lightning caused the fire during a storm at 4 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, 1910.

Courtesy Susan Lawson Cummings





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Weekly report from the Henry County Sheriff's Office


𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟'𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞
𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
Sheriff Aaron N. Brown reports the following arrests and incidents for the week:
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𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜:
Deputy Moree conducted an investigation regarding a subject drinking in public in the Windsor area. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Scotty Hoffman, age 47, of Windsor, for Drinking in Public.
𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝:
Sergeant Brandt responded to a report of a careless and imprudent driver in the rural Deepwater area. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Zackary Gipson, age 26, of Osceola, for Driving While Intoxicated.
𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟑𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:
David Brown, age 48, of Kansas City, was arrested at the Henry County Sheriff's Office on Henry County felony warrants for Domestic Assault – 2nd Degree and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟑𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐒𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞 – 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞:
Captain Bilbruck, Deputy McQueen, Deputy Napier, Deputy Saulters, and Deputy Douglas conducted a follow-up investigation regarding Sexual Abuse – 2nd Degree in the Clinton area. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Hayden Elliot, age 22, of Clinton, for Sexual Abuse – 2nd Degree.
𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜:
SRO Evans conducted an investigation regarding a subject drinking in public in the Windsor area. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Travis Ebeck, age 47, of Windsor, for Drinking in Public.
𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭:
Deputy Murphy and Deputy Stevens responded to the Calhoun area regarding a physical disturbance. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Eric Harmon, age 54, of Calhoun, for Assault. Harmon allegedly jumped a fence and struck the victim in the head with his fist.
𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:
Ashley Alexander, age 41, of Montrose, was arrested at the Henry County Sheriff's Office on a Henry County felony warrant for Burglary – 1st Degree.
𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:
Sergeant Richardson arrested Elmo Fannon, age 44, of Windsor, at the Henry County Courthouse on a Henry County felony warrant for Assault – 2nd Degree.
𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:
Sergeant Richardson arrested Steven Cox, age 39, of Lincoln, at the Henry County Courthouse on a Henry County felony warrant for Burglary – 2nd Degree.
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All individuals arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The above arrests are allegations at this time.
For additional information or to provide tips, contact the Henry County Sheriff's Office at (660) 885-5587.


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BCMH to observe 9/11 with flag lowering ceremony


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Butler experiencing workforce woes

All members present for the September 1st session

Butler city Administrator Mark Mathies reported that efforts to further beautify Butler are beginning to pay off as council members and citizens are taking notice as well. A few weeks back, Mathies began the push to repaint crosswalks, remove/trim trees and brush hazards along right-of-ways as well as 'unburying' sidewalks are hidden under decades of dirt and grass. 

Butler businessman Lance Sargent approached the council regarding a parcel of property that has an unusual problem- no street address. The problem began many years ago when a previous owner divided the property, leaving a garage/shop type structure without a street address. At this time, plans are to use the building primarily for storage and at some point in the distant future it may be turned into a home, thus creating a need either way, for a street address. More about the situation was discussed in closed session with the outcome to be revealed in an upcoming open session.

The old Butler High School, which is city owned property, has been a hot topic for some time as the structure is in dire need of repairs. At this juncture, attempts are being made to sell the building so the new owner can tailor it to their needs while making necessary said repairs. Other considerations will include relocation of the Old High School Thrift Store as well as a quilt shop if and when the building is sold. However for now, all remains status quo.

Mathies informed everyone that he had recently spoken with the city's economic coordinator who told him that a current challenge for a Butler business is related to staffing, as opposed to pay or benefits. For example, a current shift workforce of 25 is needed with possibly some 30 more but there is a shortage of qualified workers for the positions. If the problem cannot be remedied, there is a danger that the company would have to relocate to an area that does have ample qualified workers; Mathies emphasized that resolving the issue is a top priority and discussions are ongoing as how to remedy the situation.

 A missing monument for Douglas Park has been located in storage and now discussions begin regarding where to put it. On a related note, several groups are wishing to place a monument at the Butler airport honoring the 12 lives lost in the tragic skydive plane crash earlier this Summer. A this time, it appears it likely will be located near an existing monument on the southwest corner of the property.

Other projects ongoing around Butler include the first phase of the sidewalk project that will run from the Burch & Liles offices west to Fran Avenue; at this time the city is awaiting an agreement from engineers Allgeier and Martin before the next step can be taken. Also, replacement of the railroad crossing on Mill street is still in the works and likely will begin in the fairly near future.

It was duly noted that while the Fort Scott at Water street culvert replacement project is completed, there is still minor cleanup that will be finished in the next week or so.

Remember, the Butler city council meets on the first and third Tuesdays at 7 pm, upstairs at city hall. An elevator is available for those with special needs and the public is highly encouraged to get involved.


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