2 Vehicle Accident in Butler

Butler Police is on the scene of a reported 2 vehicle accident around the area of Havana Street and Vine Street here in Butler. No reports of injuries. Please use caution when traveling in this area. Don's Tow is in route to the scene

Wild Weather for this weekend

There is a lot of interest in the potential snowstorm for this upcoming weekend. Here is our first post on this late season snowstorm. As usual, we'll have to deal with some continuing issues in the forecast (temperatures, track, timing and the impact on snow totals). As of right now, we'll have a "warmer" Saturday with temperatures in the 40s in some areas. Rain and snow will begin to overspread the area in the afternoon, and as temperatures cool Saturday night, snow will prevail into Sunday. The track of this storm system will determine where the heaviest snow will fall, and it will be a wet, heavy snow. Should temperatures warm too much Saturday or this system changes track, snow amounts could be lower.

We must stress that you continue to monitor your local forecast information and we'll continue to keep you updated as this system approaches. 

Butler High School Senior selected for State Academic Honor

High school senior Robert Branson of Butler High School has been selected an “ Honorable Mention” student in the 2013 Missouri Scholars, 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri’s top academic students in the graduating class of 2013. The announcement was made by Steve Hubbard, principal at Butler High School.

Jim L. King, Executive Director of the principals’ association, said, “ Students who are selected to this program have taken a rigorous course of study and have maintained the highest academic standards. The Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals wants to celebrate the achievement and success of these students and their schools

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MoDOT/Southwest Travel Advisory: For Thursday Evening into Friday Morning, March 21-22‏

Southwest District Office (417) 895-7600

March 21, 2013

MoDOT/Southwest Travel Advisory: For Thursday Evening into

Friday Morning, March 21-22

* Snow, freezing rain & freezing temperatures possible during nighttime hours. MoDOT crews will continue to monitor road conditions. Weather Conditions: Areas of southwest Missouri are seeing light snow and some sleet and freezing rain in areas. The precipitation will continue through midnight ending from west to east across the area. Travel Conditions: As of Thursday afternoon, most roads are wet. However, temperatures may drop below freezing overnight creating slick conditions in areas especially on bridge floors and overpasses. Road Clearing: Partial to full MoDOT crews will stay out overnight monitoring road conditions. As roads begin to cover with freezing precipitation, crews will react accordingly. It is possible that crews may treat roads or plow them depending on the depth and the type of precipitation. Drivers are urged to use caution and be alert for rapidly changing road conditions. Winter Weather Driving Tips: * Buckle up. * Adjust your speed to conditions. * Stay at least 100 feet behind a truck plowing/salting the road. * Keep your windshield and other windows clear to help you see. * Be alert for road conditions that may change as you drive. * Don't tailgate. * Focus on driving and avoid distractions. * Allow for extra travel time. Road Condition Information: * MoDOT Customer Service: 1-888-275-6636 * MoDOT Traveler Information map: http://maps.modot.mo.gov/timi/ Follow MoDOT/Southwest: * facebook.com/MoDOT.Southwest * twitter.com/MoDOT_Southwest

Updated Cancellations 4:15pm

THE MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE PALM SUNDAY PROGRAM AT THE BUTLER HIGH SCHOOL MARCH 24TH HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER 
 MIAMI SCHOOL BOARD FORUM

WILLOW LANE CANCELLED EASTER EGG HUNT THIS SATURDAY/ MOVED TO SATURDAY MARCH 30TH  

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Due to the threat of inclement weather the MIAMI R-I School Board Candidate Forum scheduled for 7p.m. tonight,March 21st has been cancelled.

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House Fire West of Adrian

 Around 2:30pm today Adrian Fire received a call of a Large Structure Fire West of Adrian on 18 Highway and just West of County Road 6001. The Highway had to be shut down for a brief time and it took lots of Fire Personnel from surrounding Counties to get the fire under control. Please use caution when traveling in this area. 

Nevada Tigers Names new Head Football Coach

The Nevada R-5 School District has announced that Erik Yoakam has been hired as the next head football coach at Nevada High School. Coach Yoakam will be heading to Nevada from Ft. Scott, KS High School where he served as an assistant coach. Prior to Ft. Scott he was a defensive coordinator at Leavenworth, KS High School and an assistant coach at St. Mary's Colgan in Pittsburg, KS. Is a 2006 graduate of Pittsburg State University and played four years of football for the Gorillas.

Two Lady Butler Bears named to All-State Team

Congratulations to Abby McGrew and Kylee Johnson for being named to the Academic All-State 1st Team for softball. These ladies have worked hard all season and this is well deserved.