REMINDER: Butler Youth Tackle Football Camp

Cass County Sheriff's Office: The Sheriff's Citizens Academy

The Cass County Sheriff's Office is set to begin the fall session of the Sheriff's Citizen Academy. The Sheriff's Citizens Academy (SCA) initiated by Sheriff Dwight Diehl is a free eight-week course that gives citizens an in-depth look and hands on training into the career of law enforcement at the Sheriff's Office. Citizens will be instructed by deputies on the subject of patrol, jail, communications, investigations, court, and community policing. 

Courses are held on Wednesday nights from 6:30 p.m. until approximately 9:30 p.m. Each week a new topic will be introduced and discussed. Citizens will also have the opportunity to ride along with a patrol deputy, work with jail deputies and communication officers. This enables them to observe firsthand how the Sheriff's Office handles incidents. 

Participants must be 18 years of age or older, have no felony or serious misdemeanor convictions and must be a resident or business owner in Cass County.

The Sheriff's Citizens Academy will begin on August 20th, 2014 and is limited to 20 persons. 

Individuals interested in attending the Sheriff's Citizens Academy should contact Lt. Kevin Tieman at 816-380-8615, or SEND AN EMAIL.

Applications for the next class can be obtained by CLICKING HERE. Completed applications can be mailed to:

Sheriff's Citizens Academy
2501 West Mechanic, Suite 100
Harrisonville MO, 64701

Vote August 5th- It's your duty!

You know the old saying...if you don't vote, don't complain!

Below is the sample ballot for our local elections- study it carefully 

and exercise your right to vote on August 5th!

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Street Closure In Butler

The City of Butler crews will have High Street from Howard Street to Atkinson Street closed today. Please use a different route around this area.  

Bates County Live will update when the street is back open.

Miami R-1 Well Represented at FCCLA NATIONAL Leadership Conference

Kara Goddard and Jaclyn Crawford

 Kara Goddard and Jaclyn Crawford from Miami attended the FCCLA 

NATIONAL Leadership Conference in San Antonio,Texas July 5-10.

Both of these young ladies competed in STAR Events in the categories

of recycle and redesign and fashion construction. Through hard work, 

leadership skills,and perseverance both ladies earned a gold medal. 

We are so proud of them and appreciate all the monetary support from

the community. This is the first time for Kara to compete at nationals 

and Jaclyn' s fourth. Great Job girls and we cannot wait to see all that 

you accomplish next year.

Butler Senior Dance This Saturday

Butler, Mo - On Saturday July 26th at 7 pm there will be a Senior Dance at the Old Butler High School. The doors will open at 5pm and the band 4 for Country band will be there for entertainment. The cover charge for this event is $10per person and along with a covered dish.

The Old Butler High School is located at Havana and Pine Streets. After expenses, the balance of proceeds will go to help school scholarships.

If you have any questions about the Senior dance please call Phyllis 816-738-1063 or Wayne 816-738-3226.

Bear Backers Glow Run set for September 20

The Butler Bear Backers Glow Run 5k is all set for the evening of September 20. Open registration and check in will start at 7 pm, with line up at 8 pm at the Butler High School track. The run will begin at 8:30.

All participants must fill out the registration/waiver form- download a copy by clicking the link below, print, sign and you must register by Sept. 4th to be guaranteed a T shirt.

Click here to download the registration form

Weather Update: Extreme Heat Today... Isolated Severe Storms Tonight

Today will easily be the hottest day of the summer with extreme heat expected!! Today, highs will rise into the mid to upper 90s and factoring in the humidity, heat index values will be in the 103 to 110 degree range. As such a heat advisory is in effect until 7PM this evening. All precautions should be taken to beat the heat, including: staying hydrated, avoid working or exercising outside during the heat of the day and if you must be outside take frequent breaks in air conditioned environments, and wear light clothing. Do not leave children or pets in the car. Check on children, pets, and the elderly to make sure they are handling the heat well.

A break from the heat will come tonight as a cold front moves into the area. Thunderstorms will be possible along the front tonight with the chance for isolated severe storms (mainly north of I-70) capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

Be safe everyone!! How do you plan to beat the heat??