Closing due to weather

The Butler Aquatic Center will be closed today , Thursday May 30th due to weather. They may possible reopen at 3pm depending on the weather

Old Time Gospel Music in Amsterdam

It’s old time gospel singing at the Amsterdam United Methodist Church on June 16^th beginning at 5pm... Bring a song, poem, tale or just sing along, everyone is welcome... Refreshment will be provided... For more information contact Pastor Hank Roberts, 913-579-9438. Amsterdam United Methodist Church is located at 138 Benton St. in Amsterdam

Optimist Students of the month

The Adrian Optimist Club is pleased to honor Students of the Month from the Miami, Ballard, and Adrian schools. Criteria for this honor center on outstanding academic and civic achievement and school spirit. Staff at each of the schools make the selection, and their decision is based on expansion of these criteria. Selection is based on the criteria, but a student stepping up to a particular task will come to play in it. Each student is honored with a certificate of recognition from the Adrian Optimist Club and $20.00 in Adrian Chamber of Commerce “Chamber Bucks”.

The Ballard student for May is Jayme Myrtle, senior daughter of Brian and Stacy Myrtle. Special Services teacher, Paula Hoard states “Jayme is a wonderful role model for the students that attend Ballard. She is willing to do anything that is asked of her. She has worked as a teacher’s aide this year and has provided a positive attitude toward the students, faculty, and staff. She is always willing to help others and works hard at everything she does.

Pictured: Adrian Optimist Member Bill Lunceford, Jayme Myrtle, and Superintendent John Siebeneck

Makalyn Gutshall is the Miami student. Makalyn, a junior, is the daughter of Ed and Cheryl Gutshall. She is very active in volleyball, basketball, track, choir, FFA, and NHS. Makalyn credits both her brother and her friends for inspiration and she plans to major in radiology and nuclear medicine in college. Keith Smith, English teacher states Makalyn is an excellent choice who quietly leads by example and does very good work in class and stays active out of class.

Pictured: Principal Dr Daniel Johnson, Makalyn Gutshall, and Adrian Optimist member Bill Lunceford

 The Adrian student is Michelle Newsome. Michelle, a senior, is the daughter of Ken Newsome and Julie Newsome. Her favorite activities in school are NHS and band. Outside of school, Michelle enjoys drawing and painting as well as trying out new recipes. Michelle states she could not have accomplished anything without the love and support of her family. For the next step in her education, she plans to attend Longview, then go on to UCM where Michelle hopes to earn a degree in psychology. Adrian staff says Michelle is a hard worker in school and cares much about her academics. She has shown herself to be a strong leader and will do well in her future.

Pictured: Adrian Optimist member Bill Lunceford, Michelle Newsome, and Principal Abe Lewis

From The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill

From NWS Pleasant Hill: The next two days will feature quite a bit of rain in the region. Rain will prevail this morning. Should the rain clear the area early enough in the day, we will have the potential for strong to perhaps severe thunderstorms to redevelop this afternoon and evening. The main hazards are large hail and damaging winds.

We may have a break in the rain overnight, with rain moving back into the area for Friday. It's possible that this activity may also be strong to severe. 1-4" inches of rainfall will be possible through Friday night, and this rain may lead to significant river flooding.




Courtesy of Bates County Missouri Office of Emergency Management

Haircut Special from Abby's Shear Madness

HAIRCUT SPECIAL!!! 

Thursday May 30th and Friday May 31st
Afternoon and Evening slots are open

$10 adult cuts and $7 kids cuts (12 and under)
Only valid with Katie Williams

At Abby's Shear Madness
Main St Adrian, Mo

Call or text for your appointment :)
660-424-9154

Black Bear Spotted in Lamar

A black bear was spotted late Tuesday night in Lamar. Police Chief Ron Hager says the bear stayed in backyards and a gully as it ambled on a Northerly track. Lamar police officers caught up with the bruin near Seventh and Jackson Streets as it ambled through the community without incident. The bear sighting was reported to Barton County Conservation Agent Scott Brown about 11:15 p.m. Tuesday but he says only one resident and two police officers spotted it and he could not fund any tracks anywhere. The sighting was the first in Brown's tenure as a Conservation Agent but bears have been spotted in Jasper and Lawrence Counties so it would not be that unusual.

Vernon County Drug Arrest

Vernon County Deputies arrested Linda Walters, age 40 of Nevada today for possession of a controlled substance. A warrant was issued on Walters for two counts of possession with a total bond of $20,000. Walters is being held in the Vernon County Jail.

Rainy Weather Update

The next two days will feature quite a bit of rain in the region. Rain will prevail this morning. Should the rain clear the area early enough in the day, we will have the potential for strong to perhaps severe thunderstorms to redevelop this afternoon and evening. The main hazards are large hail and damaging winds.

We may have a break in the rain overnight, with rain moving back into the area for Friday. It's possible that this activity may also be strong to severe. 1-4" inches of rainfall will be possible through Friday night, and this rain may lead to significant river flooding.

Check out the weekend forecast. Once the rain ends Friday night a beautiful weekend is in store for the region with temperatures around 70 degrees and light winds. Are you ready for a short break in the active weather?