Forecast Snow Amounts Increased

Forecast snow amounts have increased for Friday. The morning commute still looks to be okay. Timing for the heaviest snowfall remains to be around 9am to 5pm. This will cause hazardous travel concerns during the rush hour time frame. 

Total amounts could reach up to 6 inches for some areas and visibilities are expected to be very low. Please travel with caution and allow for plenty of stopping distance between vehicles and extra time to reach your destination. #kswx #mowx

Obituary - Allen J. Schmidt

Allen J. Schmidt, 90 of Rich Hill, Missouri passed away February 13, 2019 at Medicalodge of Butler in Butler, Missouri. Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the Bethany Mennonite Church in Rich Hill, Missouri. 

A visitation will be held Saturday, February 16, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, also at the Bethany Mennonite Church in Rich Hill. 

Burial will follow services in the Bethany Mennonite Cemetery in Rich Hill. Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Reward claimed in horse shooting case in rural Amoret

Today at Max Motors in Butler James Taylor of Urich, Missouri was given a $2,500 reward check for the information he gave local authorities to help solve a case were two horses were found dead in rural Amoret.

David Johnson, 55, was arrested by the Garden City Police Department in January of last year and turned over to the Bates County Sheriff's Department.

Police say Johnson ignored no trespassing signs and shot both of Terry Wisdom's horses in the head.

Mr. Johnson is the son of the property owner Kirby Johnson where the horses were being boarded and were killed. 

James Taylor gave vital information in leading to the arrest and prosecution of Johnson.

Presenting the check to James today at Max Motors was Marko Muller of the Max Motors Family.

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Butler Police Department seeking public assistance

The Butler Police Department is asking for help from the public in identifying this individual involved in the theft of a credit card.  Information call 660-679-6131

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Butler High School Winter Homecoming Candidates

Winter Homecoming Candidates 

Princess Candidates: Freshman Jakaila Rolph, Sophomore Ryenne Gepford and, Junior Lilli Colburn Senior Queen Candidates: Alicen Beckley and Jennifer Newman  Not Pictured: Queen Candidate Bella Oltremare

Wintry Weather Expected Friday

So, everyone wants to ignore today and skip right to the weekend. We are more than happy to do that for you but, we are telling you right now if you do skip today completely, your sweetie may not be happy with you!

So, here are the details on the Friday storm...it appears the area will see 1 to 4 inches with the heaviest amounts expected for the KC Metro, Saint Joseph, and along and just north of the Interstate 70 corridor. We have issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Friday between 9AM until Midnight.

And, remember even if you don't have a Valentine we'll still be here for you all weekend, although will just be telling you terrible news and let's face it no one needs a love like that! Happy Valentines Day and stay safe out there tomorrow!

From the Bates County Sheriff's Office

The Bates County Sheriff’s Office is currently working an animal abandonment case. 

We are looking for someone we can purchase small square hay bales from so that we can feed them until we can get arrangements made for a secure place to take them. We will be feeding a full size horse and several small horses and a few goats. 

If you have a few bales for sale we would be interested in purchasing them from you. Please contact Sheriff Anderson at 660-679-3232 if you have hay for sale.

Obituary - Shirley (Schrock) Burton

Shirley (Schrock) Burton, 83, Garden City, Missouri departed this life on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at the Crown Care Center, Harrisonville, Missouri surrounded by love and family.

She is survived by 2 sons, Skip Schrock, Garden City, Missouri, Greg Schrock and wife Penn, Holts Summit, Missouri; a daughter, Jeanna Schrock Jackson and husband John, Adrian, Missouri; 4 step sons, Dan Burton and wife Joyce, McGregor, Iowa, David Helverson, Independence, Missouri, Allen Helverson, Archie, Missouri, Lyle Burton and wife Trisha, Adrian, Missouri; a step-daughter, Mary Young, Harrisonville, Missouri; 21 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, James R. Eckart, Brooksville, Florida; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm., Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri with burial in the Garden City Cemetery.

Family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the funeral home.

Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.