Butler vs Sherwood varsity football on line now

Tonight the Butler Bears face Sherwood at Deaton Thomas Field in Butler. Hear the game on line now at http://70.243.253.88:8000/listen.m3u

We do ask local folks to tune to FM 92.1 to save bandwidth for those outside the listening area.

From the desk of Senator David Pearce

Things That Go Bump In the Night

As we head further into the fall, there are a number of activities going on in the surrounding community to keep in mind. Previously, we have discussed safety tips for hunting, which is one of the biggest activities this time of year for citizens of all ages. But another event lurking around the corner with its candy bag open and waiting for treats is Halloween. As we prepare our children and ourselves for this fun-filled tradition, let’s try to make sure we make this a safe holiday for all our little costumed goblins.

Mass distribution for tomorrow postponed until next week

The mass distribution previously scheduled for tomorrow at the Butler Community Food Pantry has been cancelled.

The distribution has been rescheduled for next Saturday, Oct. 29th, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Breakaway band playing in Archie Sat. night

We earlier reported the wrong play date for the band Breakaway...

The band will in fact be playing Saturday night at the Archie House starting at 8 p.m.

We apologize for any confusion.

Obituary - Bud Myers

Funeral services for Bud Myers will be 2 p.m. Monday, October 24, 2011 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Rev. Pat McGuire officiating. Visitation will be prior to services from 1-2 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Virginia Mission Church.

Duard Arthur “Bud” Myers Jr., age 75 of Butler, Missouri died Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born September 15, 1936 to Duard Arthur Sr. and Myrtle Bowen Myers in Independence, Missouri.

Bud is survived by his wife, Joyce Myers of Butler, Missouri; two sons, Duard Arthur “Bink” Myers III and wife Lisa and Chestkeith “Chip” Layton Myers, all of Butler, Missouri; a daughter, Kathielane Joyce Gaines of Harrisonville, Missouri; one sister, Juanita May Moralas of Oxnord, California; 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter-in-law, Vicki; two brothers, Jackie Newport and William Myers; and a sister, Geneva.

Adrian teen receives minor injuries on 71 Highway this afternoon

Missy S. Perkins, 16, of Adrian was treated for minor injuries this afternoon following an accident on 71 Highway, just South of Adrian. The southbound 1989 Suburban driven by Perkins struck an unoccupied Mazda pickup that was parked on the shoulder of the highway causing extensive damage to both vehicles.

Perkins was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment. The Missouri Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Adrian Fire Department and the Bates County Sheriff's Department.

Freeze warning again tonight

Lows tonight are expected to be in the upper 20's under clear skies.

Combine lands in ditch near Amsterdam, no injuries

The Missouri Highway Patrol is investigating an accident involving a combine on Y Highway, approximately 2 miles North of Amsterdam.

It appears the combine was traveling Northbound and left the roadway, coming to a rest in the ditch.

No injuries reported; the drivers name is unknown at this time.

-photo courtesy of Kaylee Ewbank