Obituary - Linda Stadler

Linda Stadler, formerly of Rich Hill, passed away on Friday, March 6th at K.U. Medical Center. She was 65. Arrangements are under the direction of Heuser Funeral Home in Rich Hill. A graveside service is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 11th at the Green Lawn Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Heuser Funeral Home. Memorial contributions to the Linda Stadler Memorial Fund are suggest, in care of Heuser Funeral Home.

Butler Police Department Activity Report: 3/2 - 3/8 - 2015

• 03/02/2015

Harassment report
Keep the peace 500 block of E Atkinson
Break in Wix Lane
Warrant service
Animal complaint Parkview

• 03/03/2015 

Keep the peace 300 block of W Harrison
Noise complaint Fran Apts
Open Door High School
Theft report 200 block of E Chestnut
Keep the peace 600 block of W Adams
Medical assist 200 block of N Prospect

Missing dog South of Lacygne Power Plant

Missing yellow female lab, about a year old. She should have on a pink striped collar with tags. Her name is Frankie.

She was last seen on Monday March 2nd about 3 miles south of the la cygne power plant.

If you see this dog please call Mark at 913-980-6802.

Weather Update: April - like weather in Early March

Obituary - Orlan Francis Schultz

Orlan Francis Schultz of Frisco, Texas passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015. Cremation, with graveside memorial services announced at a later time. Messages of condolence for the family may be left athttp://www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Schultz is survived by a son, Frank Schultz and wife Janelle Clark Schultz, grandson Neal (Johanne) Schultz, and great-grandson Austin Schultz, all of Frisco.

Complete obituary information will be provided as it becomes available.

Vernon County Sheriffs Office: Man arrested after forcing his way into a residence

 Gail G. Stafford

Two warrants containing multiple charges were issued Friday afternoon for a Vernon County resident after deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call Thursday afternoon just south of Nevada. 

Gail G Stafford, 36 of Nevada has been charged with felony charges of 1st degree burglary, and, resisting arrest, as well as two misdemeanor charges of domestic assault, and property damage. According to reports, Stafford allegedly forced his way into a residence during a dispute and after being made to leave the residence by occupants inside, Stafford tried again to break in through a window. 

During the incident dispatch lost communication with the deputy that had responded and two additional deputies were dispatched to the scene for back-up. Stafford tried to resist arrest when the deputy told him he was going to jail. Stafford is being held in the Vernon County Jail on bonds totaling $16,000 cash or surety.

Don't forget- Spring forward!

It's that time again- set your clocks forward one hour before going to bed tonight. 

What is it?

This is one of the items on display at the annual Bates County Museum Show and Tell program this morning.

Made of leather and steel, many of those present took some interesting guesses of it's identity- some followed with giggles...

The actual use of this device might surprise you.

Take a guess on our Facebook page over the weekend...if no one gets it right, we'll reveal what the item was actually used for Sunday evening.

Update- One Facebook guesser, Clint Mellenbruch guess it to be mule blinders- which is nearly spot on. This
particular set was slightly larger and used for bulls. Designed so the bull will only see the ground, thus not easily getting 'spooked' when being moved in unfamiliar territory.