Rain Chances Continue Today

Several rounds of showers/storms possible today. 

Isolated to scattered this morning and then more widespread this afternoon. 

The threat of severe weather is low but most folks should see much needed rainfall this afternoon.

Public Service Announcement from Benjamin Cemetery

Benjamin Cemetery near Amoret would like to remind everyone that decorations from Memorial Day must be removed by June 30. 

One ground decoration per grave is permitted after that date to facilitate mowing and trimming. 

Stones with mulch around the decorated area are exempt and can have more than one per grave as long as the decorations are in the mulched area.

Body of Deceased Male Found Near Harrisonville

Cass Co – On Tuesday June 19, 2018 around 9:30 am deputies responded to a field in the 23500 block of S. Airport Rd Harrisonville after a subject reported finding a body in a field. Deputies arrived and located the body of a male that was deceased.

Investigators with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office are working to confirm the identification of the victim. The cause of death has not been determined. An autopsy will take place on Wednesday in Jackson County.

Anyone with information can call the Cass County Sheriff's Office at 816-380-5200

Swing by the Butler Square on Saturday!

Electric City Downtown is gearing up for another successful Downtown Market this Saturday June 23rd from 9am to 1pm. 

If you are a returning vendor they look forward to seeing you there. 

Set up is at 8:00 a.m. If you are wanting to be a vendor please contact Tonya at 660-227-9422. Special food vendor this weekend Jackwagon BBQ..

Free Movie In Butler

The first Friday in July come join Electric City Downtown and the Butler Parks and Recreation Department for a FREE movie on the courthouse lawn on July 6th starting at 7:30p.m. The movie Angels in the Outfield will be playing.

Street Closure in Butler

The City of Butler will have West Street from Ohio to Pine closed for an undetermined amount of time. 

Please find another way around this.

Rich Hill Famous For the 4th Car Show

Narcotic Detectives arrest 3 in 2 separate traffic stops from Leeton

On June 18, 2018, in the 100 block SE PP hwy, Leeton, Johnson County Detectives conducted a traffic stop and arrested Robert Nichol, age 21, of Leeton, on a 24 hour investigative hold for possession of a controlled substance.

June 19, 2018, in the 200 block SE 900 Road, Leeton, Johnson County Detectives conducted a traffic stop and arrested Kevin Kendall, age 28, of Leeton, on an active warrant out of Lee’s Summit for possession of a controlled substance(amphetamine), bond set at $1000.00. 

The second occupant, Wesley Orser, age 30, of Leeton, was also arrested on an active warrant out of Lee’s Summit for possession of a controlled substance (amphetamine), bond set at $1000.00.