Butler Library News

NASA Activity day Sat. April 5th at the Butler High School gym lobby.  Presentation starts at 10:00 and the hands-on activities 11:00-2:00. This is a FREE event and there will be door prizes. That evening 7:30-10:00 at the Butler Public Library will be the STAR PARTY. 

The Astronomical Society of Kansas City will be bringing their high powered telescopes to help us view the night sky. PLEASE bring lawn chairs and or a blanket. Please come and bring a friend.

Weather Update: Severe Weather Possible This Morning and Thursday

Thunderstorms have developed across eastern Kansas this morning and will move northeastward into extreme eastern Kansas and west central Missouri including the KC Metro area. These storms are expected to move into the area around 4AM and will have the potential to produce marginally severe hail. The severe potential with these storms will last until mid-morning when a low level jet weakens althoug...h showers and thunderstorm may continue across northern Missouri through the morning hours. Much of the afternoon should remain dry. Highs today across the area will experience a large range of temperatures due to a warm front moving north into the area. High will range from the mid 40s across northern Missouri which will be north of a warm front to near 70 across east central Kansas and central Missouri. Tonight another round of thunderstorms are expected to develop across southeastern Kansas. These storms are then expected to move northeast into the area. These storms will bring another round of potential severe weather with large hail, damaging winds, flash flooding, and even an isolated tornado possible.

Boil Water Order District # 7

A boil water order has been issued for the Pappinville and Happy Hill area. Those living in water district number 7 are asked to boil all drinking water, empty all ice cube Trays and use 1 tablespoon of Clorox to  all dish washing water. 

The boil water order will be in effect for 3 days. Water will be tested and we will inform you when the order is lifted for
Water District number 7.

Job Opening

The Barton County Sheriff's Office in Lamar, Missouri is a taking applications for the position of part time jailer. The position is for people available on weekends and evenings/nights. 

You can stop by the office to pick up an application or call (417) 682-5541 with any questions

Obituary - Wava Halcomb

Retired Vernon County clerk Wava Halcomb, Nevada, passed away Monday at her home at the age of 81. Arrangements are under direction of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, and a graveside service is scheduled at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in the Deerfield Cemetery with the Reverend Hubert Fox officiating. Burial is to follow in the Deerfield Cemetery. Memorials to the Parkinson's Foundation are suggested and can be made in care of Ferry Funeral Home. Friends may call until one-thirty Thursday afternoon at the funeral home, 301 S. Washington Street, Nevada.

Spring Sale Derailed Commodity In Butler

Check it out.... Spring Sale going on now at Derailed Commodity in Butler. Hardwood Flooring, Frieze Carpet, Area Rugs and more! Derailed Commodity is located just North of El Charro Resturant or call them at 660-679 -5576.

MoDot Road Work In Vernon and Bates County

Missouri Transportation Department officials say motorists in Bates and Vernon Counties should be alert for lane closings today on I-49 and U.S. 54. 

MoDot employees were to be involved in some pavement sealing on an East-bound lane of U.S. 54 -- at state highway 43 West of Nevada -- today and that East-bound lane will be closed. Lane closings also are planned on U.S. 54 at Little Dry Wood Creek -- West of Nevada -- and in the South-bound lanes of I-49 at the Little Osage River -- South of Rich Hill -- for bridge work.

 In Bates County, lane closings also were planned on North-bound I-49 at the railroad bridge North of Butler and at Muddy Creek, South of Rich Hill for bridge work. One-lane traffic also was planned on route B at Willow Creek -- East of Rich Hill -- today for bridge work

Bates County Sheriff's Office: Man Flees on Foot From Deputies

Jesse R. Detienne On the 30th day of March, 2014, Deputies responded to a residence at the intersection of U highway and County Road 2557 to attempt to locate Jesse R. Detienne, wanted on an active warrant out of Bates County for Distribution of a Controlled Substance. When Deputies pulled up Detienne fled on foot into a wooded area.  Deputies then set a perimeter and attempted to locate Detienne.  Detienne escaped capture.   If anyone has information on the location of Jesse R. Detienne, please contact the Bates County Sheriff’s Office at 660 -679 - 3232.