Precipitation movin' on out...

Some light rain and sleet has been reported around the area, especially to the north. However we'll see clearing skies overnight with sunshine the next few days.

No Sutherland's in Butler

Lots of buzz about new Butler businesses and other changes to come:

The mystery behind what the future holds for the old Walmart building on west 52 highway has been revealed. The building has been purchased by Wilson Tire Company of Butler and Nevada, Mo. The Wilson family has told FM 92 radio station that they would use part of the building to re-locate Wilson Tire and lease the remainder to anyone interested in using the building. Alas, no Sutherlands, as an ongoing rumor now has been squelched. As an added note, the Wilson's are receptive to leasing space to be used as a strip mall.

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Future home of Angelo's Italian Restaurant

While a sluggish economy might normally dictate the closing of doors, the exact opposite seems to be happening in Butler right now. Even before construction of the new Walmart super center was complete, plans were already in place for yet two more new Butler businesses, both of which have chosen to make a home on 'the strip'. Angelo's Italian Restaurant will soon occupy the old Glen's Cafe building offering a wide variety of classic Italian favorites. Just a half block to the north you'll find the Bucking Bull Restaurant and Bar featuring meats from Briarwood Farms of Butler. Both new eateries will be open in the near future with grand opening dates to be announced.

No longer a saloon- the Bucking Bull offers fresh
smoked meats from Briarwood Farms of Butler

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Another coffee shop topic was the rumor that Applebee's was 'breaking ground' at an empty lot on Fran Ave... FM 92 radio station contacted those in-the-know at the Applebee's headquarters in Overland Park Ks. to receive this reply "New restaurants are on file for any new facility locations for 60 days out". In plain-speak, there was not a ground breaking and there are no plans in the near future (or at least in the next 60 days) to build an Applebee's in Butler.

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In other local business news you'll find the former Pet ur Bait location vacant as the Huey's are moving their operation to a larger facility- the former Grizzell's building just south of the stop light. We'll provide more info when the move is completed.

Obituary - Ilene Miller

Funeral services for Ilene Miller will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be prior to services from 1-2 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Ninety-Six Cemetery, LaCygne, Kansas. Contributions, Butler Senior Center.

Ilene Ladene Miller, age 90 of Peculiar, Missouri died Friday, January 27, 2012 at her home in Peculiar. She was born May 22, 1921 to Roy and Laphema Rogers Herrell in Montrose, Missouri.

Ilene is survived by three sons, Roger Miller and wife Mary of Poteau, Oklahoma, Jerry Miller and wife Beth of Keller, Texas and Paul Miller and Patricia of Peculiar, Missouri; and five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Lester Miller; and two sisters, Waunete Neff and Geraldine Cornell.

Car hits guard rail injuring Oklahoma man

70 year old Clyde E. Woodard of Tulsa, Oklahoma was treated for minor injuries after an accident around noon today near the 71 highway Passaic exit. Woodard was southbound in the 2010 Ford that traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned after striking a guard rail.

Woodard was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment. The vehicle was totaled.

Butler Thrift Store going back to original afternoon hours

The Community Thrift Store in Butler tried the 2 week changes for being open all day… it did not seem to accommodate the public, so they are going back to their original hours of Monday through Friday, 1-4 pm. The Community Thrift Store is located on the corner of Havanna and Pine Streets in Butler in the Old Butler High School Building. The Community Thrift Store … now open 1 to 4 pm Monday Through Friday.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Accident near Passaic

First responders and Bates County EMS are responding to a single car rollover accident near the Passaic overpass. Injuries are being reported and the vehicle is said to be resting on a guardrail in the southbound lanes, just north of the exit. Use caution and watch for emergency vehicles if in the area.

More information will be posted as it becomes available.

Revised forecast includes chance of rain today

Rest of Today

Cloudy. Chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Care Connection workshop to be held in Bates County

The Bates County Senior Centers, Care Connection for Aging Services and the Kansas City Area Regional Arthritis Center sponsoring a 6 week workshop entitled "Live Like Your Life Depends on it -Living Well in Bates County". Classes will be held once per week for 6 weeks at a cost of $20.00.

Time, date and location to be announced in the near future. For more information or to register call Irene Holt 417-661-0630 no later than February 24th.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet