"Almost anything tax" would nearly double Missouri sales tax...

Missouri Municipal League Weighs Into Fight Against "Almost Everything Tax"

­ The Missouri Municipal League has joined the Missourians for Fair Taxation statewide coalition in opposing the proposed "Almost Everything Tax," declaring the flawed state constitutional amendment would undermine local control of local government.

The "Almost Everything Tax" would almost double Missouri's state sales tax, while dumping the state personal income tax. But budget experts say the scheme wouldn't raise enough money to avoid a devastating state general revenue shortfall of at least $2.5 billion. Now, Missouri cities are noting the proposal backed by a St. Louis billionaire would also harm local governments across the state, as their leaders urge Missouri voters to "Decline To Sign' petitions supporting the "Almost Everything Tax."

Vicious dogs to be micro-chipped or euthanized

News from the Butler city council meeting last night:

Jacob Schmidt of the Land Roofing Company of Harrisonville, bid was chosen work on Butler's old high school for $8,310 dollars but upon inspection, found that the roofing job could be done for a lesser expense than had been bid, which would reduce the overall cost by $2,400. The Council was pleased to agree.

A change has been made to Butler's animal ordinance, to have vicious dogs micro-chipped or tattooed for future identification purposes, if they are not euthanized.

Jim Wheatley Butler's Code Enforcement officer reported to the Council there is unsightly junk and clutter around homes...unlicensed vehicles, tall grass, weeds and brush and other problems that will need to be addressed.

Storm siren test this morning

At 10 a.m. the City of Butler will be conducting a test of the storm sirens located throughout the city. If you notice any sirens not working in your area, please contact the Butler police department at 660-679-6131.

Toys for Tykes drive underway through the 15th

Gratitude was expressed to the following sponsors: 

Laurie Reno and Jim Whittleset of the Bates County Elks, 

Marla Kash, representing FM92; Shannon Wymore from 

Community First Bank, and Laura Griffith from Osage 

Valley Electric Cooperative (front row). Clint Schuman and Terry 

Agnew from the Bates County Elks and Larry Van Zandt 

from Max Motors.

You still have time to make a difference in the life of a child this Christmas. Toys for Tykes is still in need of gifts for children ages 7 through 16 and you have until December 15th to make a difference in 2011 with either a gift or a gift card. Tuesday, local sponsors were updated on the collection so far to see donations and the positive impact the children will have when they receive a toy this Christmas season.

Donation barrels are still in place at the following locations:

Community First Bank West branch
Security Bank of Rich Hill
Food Fair in Rich Hill,
Max Motors Butler
Walmart in Butler
Adrian Bank in Butler
Dollar Store of Butler and Rich Hill
Caseys on Orange street in Butler
Yoss Thriftway in Adrian
Adrian Manor
O'reilly's Automotive in butler
Mcbee's in Amsterdam
Pizza Hut of Butler
Butler elementary, Hume and Miami schools

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Stabbing suspect continues to elude authorities

Brent Scott

Brent Scott of rural Drexel says the stranger approached him and asked if he'd seen anything- typical chatter when hunters converge during deer season. Then, without provocation, the stranger tackled Scott and stabbed him with a knife. Scott then coughed up blood and called 911.

By then, the stranger was gone. It was the morning of November 23rd and suddenly time is of the essence. Drexel Fire Department first responders work their way to the scene while a medical helicopter is summoned. Cass County Sheriff's deputies arrive and quickly assess the crime scene but find no signs of the suspect who apparently quickly fled the area.

Meanwhile, Brent Scott is flown to a Kansas City area hospital for treatment for serious injuries as a result of the stab wound.

While he is now home and recovering, Scott says there a lingering worry that the stranger, described as about 30 years old, 250 lbs, shaggy hair, around 5' 9" tall, may still be in the area. His children have expressed a lot of concern for their safety. Scott said "The things that promote you to move out here is to get away from things like this. And to have it hit so close to home, it's scary. But I don't think it's anything we want to give up".

Suspect wanted in Nov. 23rd
stabbing near Drexel

Using a computer aided composite system, authorities have released the sketch that Brent Scott says is a very accurate depiction of the suspect- "That's him," Scott told a channel 9 reporter in a recent interview.


The suspect is still at large and the Cass County Sheriff's department is actively looking for him. Anyone with info is urged to call the sheriff's department 816-380-5200.

8 point DOE shot near Adrian...

THROUGH THE SCOPE it appeared to be an 8 point buck. However, Mark Ortiz of Adrian was quite surprised to discover that the deer was in fact a doe. Oritz bagged the rare find while hunting
on November 21st in the area. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, it is one
of 5 antlered does taken in the state so far this year.

Bears quad meet wrestling results...

On Tuesday, November 29, the Butler Bears varsity wrestling team travelled to a quad meet with Center-KC, Holden, and Lone Jack, hosted by Center-KC. The Bears went 1-2 in dual scores for the night, winning the dual against Lone Jack, while losing the duals against Holden and Center. In matches wrestled against Center, the Bears went 6-6. In matches wrestled against Lone Jack, the Bears went 4-2. In matches wrestled against Holden, the Bears went 5-6.

Dual scores Butler v Lone Jack 48-12

Butler v Center 38-39

Butler v Holden 39-42

Butler vs Center-KC

106 DeAndre’ White (Center) pinned Matt McGrew (Butler) at 0:25

113 Alex Rey (Center) won by forfeit

120 Trey Heckadon (Butler) pinned Darius Eskridge (Center) at 2:17

126 Gabe Lathrop (Center) pinned Tayje Van Voorst (Butler) 5:49

132 Daniel Shubert (Butler) pinned De’onte Buckner (Center) at 1:09

138 Terrell Winston (Center) pinned Jesse Donovan (Butler) 1:05

145 Dalton Harris (Butler) tech-falled Reggie Dowdy (Center) at 5:17

152 Jared Best (Butler) won by forfeit

160 Austin Fix (Butler) won by decision 6-1 over Dalton Ostergard (Center)

170 Tracy French (Center) pinned Mauricio Perez-Marmolejos (Butler) at 0:40

182 Jordan Olson (Butler) pinned Randy Hill (Center) at 1:09

195 Cale Diehl (Butler) pinned John Teague (Center) at 3:26

220 Robert Theus (Center) won by decision 6-5 over Michael Coy (Butler)

285 Maliek Collins (Center) pinned Austin Strathmann (Butler) at 0:07

FINAL DUAL SCORE- BUTLER 38 Center 39

New rule bans cell phone usage in big rigs

Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to inform the public of a new U.S. Department of Transportation rule affecting interstate commercial truck and bus drivers. Effective November 23, 2011, the USDOT announced a final rule specifically prohibiting interstate commercial truck and bus drivers from conducting voice communication using a hand-held mobile communicating device while driving their vehicles. The joint rule from the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is the latest rule by the USDOT to address distracted driving.

The definition of a mobile communication device includes cell phones and “push to talk” phones. The rule does NOT include CB radios. A mobile communication device that is not hands-free may be used in emergencies or to contact law enforcement to report crashes, intoxicated drivers, etc. The new rule also places some restrictions on hands-free mobile communication devices. Hands-free devices must be able to be dialed by pressing a single button. Reaching for a mobile communication device in an unsafe manner (i.e., reaching for the mobile device on the passenger seat, under the driver's seat, in a sleeper birth, or any area outside the driver’s reach) is prohibited.

The new rule affects all commercial motor vehicles operated in interstate commerce with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more, a vehicle operated solely in intrastate commerce with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, or a vehicle transporting any amount of hazardous materials requiring a placard. The new rule includes all contracted school bus operations and shuttle buses. All intrastate carriers who are exempted currently from the federal regulations by the state of Missouri will not be affected by the new rule. The final rule can be found on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration website at www.fmcsa.dot.gov.