Light Snow Possible For Some Today

Flurries/ light snow is possible across eastern KS and far western MO today. Another very cold night is expected tonight with lows in the teens and 20s. If you have sensitive vegetation, it should be protected. 

Looks like morning rain is possible Friday before giving way to partly cloudy skies, leprechauns, rainbows, pots of gold and temperatures in the 60s.

Harrisonville Senior Austin Campbell named Academic All-State

Austin Campbell &
Coach Eric DeVenney

Congratulations to Harrisonville High School senior Austin Campbell who was named Academic All-State at the Missouri Wrestling Association's Spring Banquet in Columbia this weekend. 

For this award, Austin had to place in the top six at the Missouri State Tournament and maintain a 3.5 GPA. He is the 20th Harrisonville wrestler in program history to receive this award. 

Austin is pictured with wrestling coach Eric DeVenney.

Updated Obituary - Joan Phillips

Joan Phillips

Joan Phillips, 85 of Butler died Friday, March 10, 2017 at the Bates County Memorial Hospital. Joan was born March 24, 1931 near Spruce, Missouri the daughter of William A and Bernice Greer Stevens. Funeral services will be 11 am, Tuesday, March 14 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler with Pastor Dan Verwoest officiating. 

Visitation will be immediately prior to services on Tuesday, March 14 from 10 to 11 am at the chapel. Burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Contributions may be given to the Butler First Assembly of God Church. Online condolences may be sent to www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Joan is survived by her husband Jerry Phillips of the home; nephew Mark Stevens and wife Julie of Adrian, Missouri; Niece Shari Essenpries and husband Dick of Adrian, Missouri; Aunt Lucille Greer of Overland Park, Kansas; cousin Marcia Wichman of Shawnee, Kansas; two step-sons Doug Phillips and wife Leni and Danny Phillips and wife Cindy of Monett, Missouri. Joan also leaves three sister-in-laws Joyce Stevens of Adrian, Missouri; Wanda Mashburn and husband Frank of Springfield, Missouri and Carol Stevens of Butler, Missouri; brother-in-law Ronnie Phillips and wife Glenda of Cassville, Missouri and many friends. Joan was preceded in death by her parents also two brothers Max Stevens and Harley Stevens

Bates County Hearth & Home Educators Exhibition Night

The Bates County Hearth & Home Educators home school support group held their 16th annual Exhibition Night on March, 13, 2017, at the Hume Christian Church. Historical presentations and exhibits on Charlotte Bronte, Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Benjamin Tyler Henry, William T. Nicholson, Alexander Graham Bell, Doc Holliday, Henry Ford, Mary Ingalls, Anne Sullivan, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Audie Murphy, Malala Yousafzia, Walt Disney and Albert Einstein educated the large crowd of family and friends that attended. 

Carla Armentrout, support group leader, was presented with a bouquet of flowers and a gift certificate in honor of her final year of homeschooling and leading out in the organization of the yearly event. Science and art displays were viewed in the exhibit hall after the historical program. 

For more information about the Hearth & Home Educators support group you can e-mail Hearth.Home.Educators@gmail.com.

Job Opening in Butler

Max Motors of Butler is looking for a Service Advisor to add to our team. We are looking for someone that works well with others and that is great with customers. 

Excellent Customer Service is a MUST! We are a growing Service Department that is looking for an individual that wants a career, not just a job. 

Experience as a Service Advisor is a Plus but we are willing to train the right person with Customer Service Experience. Pay will be determined on experience. E-mail resume to Travis.Powell@maxmotors.com
 
Full Benefits including Health Care and IRA with matching options
1108 W Fort Scott St
Butler, Missouri 64730

Independence woman arrested in Bates County

On 3/12/17 around 7:01pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 51 year old Sherri L. Bryant of Independence, Missouri.

She was arrested for 1.) Driving While Intoxicated 2.) Failure to maintain right half of the roadway.

Sherri L. Bryant was booked into the Bates County Jail and placed on a 12 hour hold.



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Spring Takes a Break

Spring 2017 showed up early, did just enough to get the trees and flowers blooming, and now decided to take a long break. We don't think that's what "spring break" is supposed to mean.

Butler Band Booster Club presents March Music Madness