Cooler weekend ahead

Today

Partly cloudy. Highs around 50. Northeast winds around 10 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

Blackhawks over Bears in tournament action tonight

Adrian boys beat Butler in the Class 3, District 13 tournament game this evening with a final score of 55 to 40. The Adrian boys now face Summit Christian Academy this Thursday starting at 6 p.m.

The tournament runs all this week and the play by play action can be heard on FM 92.1 the Bullet.

Butler man injured in Johnson county accident

Stanley A. Madigan, 48, of Butler sustained moderate injuries in a single car accident in Johnson county Mo. around 1:30 this afternoon. According to the report, Madigan was traveling South on route T near SW450 road when his vehicle traveled off the left side of the roadway, struck a culvert and overturned. He was transported to Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Mo. for treatment; the vehicle was totaled.

Butler Police Department weekly report

Feb. 22nd - Officers arrest a suspect on a city of Butler warrant.

Officers respond to Casey's on Orange St. and recover a marijuana cigarette that was found on the floor.

Officers respond to a peace disturbance at Ft. Scott and Delaware streets. Upon arrival one party has already left the area.

Feb. 23rd - Officers respond to Deems Farm Equipment on an attempted theft. During the night two lawn mowers had been loaded onto a trailer. Apparently when leaving, the trailer became unhitched and was found in the driveway of Deems.

Officers respond to the 500 block of East Ft. Scott on a possible domestic. Upon arrival, officers make contact and determine that no physical contact has occurred. One subject agrees to leave the area.

Officers make a vehicle stop on North Main st.  After contacting the driver, it is determined that the driver is under the influence of alcohol and is arrested.

Feb. 25th - Officers make a vehicle stop on Business 71. During the traffic stop officers discover a crystal substance that tests positive for meth. The driver is arrested.

Feb. 26th - Officers respond to the 100 block of South Willow on a trespassing call. One person is charged with trespassing.

Officers arrest a male subject for a city of Butler warrant.

Officers respond to a parking complaint at Mill and N. Main streets.

Feb 27th - Officers respond to the Fort Scott and High area on the report of a male with a handgun. Officers make contact with the suspect and determine the weapon is not real.

Feb 28th - Officers respond to the Super 8 on a property damage call. After investigating, the suspect agrees to pay for the damages and the manager decides not to pursue charges.

Officers respond to the square on a report that juveniles are on top of several buildings. Officers make contact with several juveniles and the parents are contacted. The case is turned over to the juvenile office.

Officers respond to the square on a possible domestic. Upon arrival it is determined that it is a verbal dispute and no charges are filed.

Officers respond to the 400 block of South Delaware on a medical assist.

School board candidates set for April election

There are three seats open on each board, each with a three year term. Here's the official list of candidates running for local school board positions:


Ballard R-2
Tina Oerke
Robert Kagarice
Dan Copeland
Kent Page


Miami R-1
Richie Powell
Tracy Ewbank
Alan Nieder
Mary Limpus
Aaron Muller
Christine Cumpton
Bobby Yanonis
Amy Talley
Kim Huebert
Vicki Popplewell

Adrian R-3
David Knuth
Steve Lewis
Tom Underwood
Tim Lovejoy

Rich Hill R-4
Charles Kellogg
Lisa Sumner
Tracy Bosch
Bill Thompson
Richard Kithcart
Shawn Breckenridge
John Hammett

Rich Hill voters will have the bond decision on the ballot as well:
Shall the Board of Education, without an estimated increase in the current  debt service property tax levy, borrow one million dollars for the purpose of providing funds for the construction, equipping and furnishing of additional classrooms at the elementary and high school buildings, a multipurpose center and to complete other remodeling and repair improvements to the existing facilities of the district, and issue bonds for the payment thereof? If this proposition is approved, the adjusted service levy of the school district is estimated to remain unchanged at $1.00 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation of real and personal property. Yes No

Butler R-5
Phillis Duda
Matt Goforth
Michael Hill
Larry Anderson
Darin Wainscott
Brad Davis

Hume R-8
Lesa Berry
Stacey Swickhamer
A.J. Arbogast
Kristy Brooks

Hudson R-9
Tim Bartz
Beth Fischer

Drexel R-4
Ronnie Jacobs
Chuck Martin
Brenda Hadley
Brad Lancaster

Casino Night coming April 23rd

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Busy week for basketball as tournament fires up

The Class 3 District 13 tournament is officially underway as Butler R-V Schools host the action this week. Scores from last night:

Holden Lady Eagles 44

Adrian Lady Blackhawks 37

Eldorado Lady Bulldogs 65

Butler Lady Bears 56

Tonight Adrian and Butler boys will play starting at 5:30 p.m. 

This evening's game will be aired on FM 92.1 the Bullet- check for updates here or by visiting the FM-92 web site as the week progresses.

Good luck to all of our local teams!

BCMH Employee of the Month

CYNDI FLORES is recognized as the Bates County Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month
for March 2011. Cyndi has been employed at the hospital since 2008 in the Housekeeping
Department. Cyndi is always friendly, always smiling, and a team player. She performs her
job with these attributes. Cyndi is always considerate of the needs of other departments and
the patients. She has helped other co-workers when they asked for help after finishing her
daily tasks. She displays excellent organizational skills. Her commitment to helping others
shows as one of her co-workers stated, “you can always count on Cyndi.” Cyndi is an asset
to the hospital.