Thank you for 13 years of service

Lukas Gibson

The Nevada Police Department would like to thank Officer Lukas Gibson for thirteen years of service to our community. 

Today was his last day with our agency as he has accepted a position with the Belton Police Department. Best wishes Lukas!

Structure Fire in rural Nevada

On Thursday evening the Nevada Fire Department responded to a structure fire located at 13855 East Nighthawk Road in rural Nevada.

When crews arrived on scene they found a wood framed steel building with fire and smoke showing from the front.

The crews made entry through a side door of the garage and quickly brought the fire under control.

The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental in nature involving a outside wood stove. Damages were estimated at $20,000.

The Nevada Fire Department responded to a fire on East Nighthawk Road Thursday.

Firefighters responded to a report of a barn fire behind a residence at 13855 East Nighthawk Road in rural Nevada late Thursday night. Upon arrival, the department found a wood framed steel buidling with fire and smoke showing from the front. Firefighters ented the building through a side door along with the garage door and brought the fire under control. An overhaul was also conducted and the cause of the fire was determined to be accidental in nature involving an outside wood burning heating system for the building. There were no injuries and the damage was estimated at $20,000.

Kameron Williams Fundraiser Softball Tournament

Updated Obituary - Karen S. Kennedy

Karen S. Kennedy

Karen S. Kennedy, 75 of Butler, Missouri passed away February 2, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital-East in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Karen’s wishes were to be cremated and a Memorial Service will be 1:00 PM Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler.  

Visitation will be prior to the service from noon until 1 PM at the funeral home. 

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Double Branch Christian Church, and messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Karen Sue (Fitzpatrick) Kennedy was born January 9, 1942 in Butler, Missouri, daughter of Edward and Maxine (Shedrick) Fitzpatrick. She was raised by her grandparents Blueford and Hannah Howard.

Karen was baptized at the Presbyterian church in Rich Hill, Missouri and later changed her membership to the Adrian Christian Church. She later became and remained a longtime member of the Double Branch Christian Church. She was a den mother for her sons and a leader for her daughters in Girl Scouts, and worked in the Adrian PTA and as a room mother in St. Elizabeth, Missouri for her grandchildren. She loved to bowl when she was living in Adrian, and loved to play Bingo. Karen was a member of the Ladies’ Aid at Double Branch church, and had also worked for Helping Hands in St. Elizabeth. She loved to crochet and made every one of her grandchildren their own blanket. While being raised by her grandparents, she visited her dad in Michigan in the summers.

Karen was preceded in death by her grandparents, Blueford and Hannah Howard; her father Edward Fitzpatrick and step-mother Eula Fitzpatrick; her mother Maxine Richardson and step-father Gomer Richardson; a brother-in-law Alfred Kennedy, and two step-brothers and one step-sister.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Kennedy of the home; three sons: Chuck Kennedy (Rita) of Rich Hill; Tom Kennedy (Julie) of Butler; Billy Joe Kennedy (Monica) of Ballard, Missouri; two daughters: Connie VanKirk (Willis) of Butler; and Jeanie Stephens (Jerry) of Adrian; eight grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and one on the way; nine step-great-grandchildren; one sister Nanette Dahmer (George) of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; one brother-in-law Gary Kennedy (Peggy) of Adrian; three sisters-in-law: Ruth Shook (David) of Indiana; Estella Baker of Rich Hill; and Lois Kennedy of Nevada, Missouri; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Obituary - Ward Atteberry

Ward Atteberry of Archie, Missouri passed away, Friday, February 3rd, 2017 at his home.

Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com .

Among survivors are his wife Georgia, of the home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, of Clinton, Missouri, and are pending at this time.

Congratulations Ben Holt

Butler Bear Senior Ben Holt signed today to continue his football and education career at Westminster College in Fulton Missouri. Congratulation to Ben and best of luck as a Blue Jay. - Photo Submitted 

Drexel FFA award winners announced

Congratulations to the following students who received awards for their continued work on their SAE projects. Koal Eastwood- 1st place Veterinary Science Placement, Alyssa Sosa- 1st place Equine Science Entrepreneurship, Sara Gammon- 1st place Agriculture Sales Entrepreneurship, Sara Gammon- 2nd place Swine Production, Paul Orton- 2nd place Food Service, Hunter Gibbs- 2nd place Agricultural Mechanics Design & Fabrication, Randi Quisenberry- 2nd place Diversified Horticulture, Kelsie Goth- 3rd place Small Animal Care and Production. 

These students will be continuing on to compete at state. Congratulations!

Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 104th Recruit Class Attends Law Enforcement Academy

Lieutenant Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, acting superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 38 people reported to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy on January 2, 2017, to begin the 25-week training course to become a trooper. 

The 104th Recruit Class is scheduled to graduate on June 23, 2017. As of February 3, 2017, 29 recruits remain in the Academy. The average age of the members of the 104th Recruit Class is 23 years. Eight of the recruits have attended some college, three have earned an associate’s degree, two have credits that total more than an associate’s degree, 13 hold bachelor’s degrees, one holds a master’s degree, and one has earned a doctorate. 

Seven of the recruits have prior military experience; five of the recruits have prior experience in law enforcement.

Listed below are the names and hometowns of members of the 104th Recruit Class:


Name/Hometown

Joshua S. Baird, Lamar, MO
Trent S. Beeson, Doniphan, MO
Joseph V. Bondurant, Springfield, MO
Mario E. Cabrera, Carthage, MO
Zakkary D. Chapman, Cedar Hill, MO
Matthew J. Chastain, Marshfield, MO
Cole Cherry, Crystal City, MO
Leif A. Dezner, Moberly, MO
Andrew J. Foss, Odessa, MO
Blake G. Groves, East Alton, IL
Joshua Hughes, Warrenton, MO
Riley D. Johnson, Laplata, MO
Anthony J. Kempa, Amazonia, MO
Bradley J. Lueckenhoff, Cassville, MO
Evan C. Macomber, Lebanon, MO
Kristopher D. Malay, St. Robert, MO
Preston J. Marquart, St. Louis, MO
Brant W. Masek, Fulton, MO
Darrin J. Maupin, Las Vegas, NV
Allen D. Neighbors, Unionville, MO
Jesse Procknow, St. Louis, MO
Maegan J. Sankovich, Pekin, IL
Roy T. Smith, Ewing, MO
Ty B. Smith, Cantril, IA
Weston T. Smith, Joplin, MO
Felicia A. Vaughn, Odessa, MO
Devin D. Wagner, Ozark, MO
Taylor M. Wheeler, Independence, MO
Dylan M. Wilburn, Cameron, MO