Flooding Concerns to Continue Thru Saturday Morning

Moderate to locally heavy rains are expected across far western Missouri and eastern Kansas through early Saturday. 

Repeated rounds of storms and heavy rain will lead to an increased flash flood threat across these areas. 

A flash flood watch remains in effect until 7 AM Saturday morning.

MoDOT Now Offering Apprenticeship Program

JEFFERSON CITY - Individuals looking for a career in maintenance with the Missouri Department of Transportation can now take advantage of an apprenticeship program that provides maintenance employees with on-the-job training combined with related classroom instruction, all while earning a paycheck. The program is also available to current MoDOT employees.

The U.S. Department of Labor-Missouri Office of Apprenticeship recently recognized MoDOT’s existing employee training programs as meeting the requirements for the federal apprenticeship program.

“The good news for all employees, both current and new hires, is that they will earn a Completion of Registered Apprenticeship certificate provided by the U.S. Department of Labor once they finish the program,” said Natalie Roark, MoDOT’s state maintenance director. “These certificates are nationally recognized credentials that validate proficiency in an apprenticeship occupation.”

In the future, Roark said, MoDOT maintenance employees may have the potential to earn college credit for training provided to them on the job. MoDOT has begun to explore partnerships with community colleges throughout the state to structure a program to provide college credit based on its existing training curriculum. In addition, veterans who qualify for GI Bill benefits and are enrolled in the apprenticeship program may receive a monthly stipend in addition to their MoDOT wages. The stipend is paid by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

“This new program provides an additional recruitment and retention tool for us,” said Brandon Anderson, MoDOT senior employee development specialist. “We’re pleased to be able to offer it to both potential and current employees.”

New employees can sign up for the apprenticeship program upon completion of a six-month probationary period. The program is available for those with both veteran and non-veteran status.

Butler Bear Backers pulled pork fundraiser

The Butler Bear Backers are doing the pulled pork fundraiser again this year!! August 15, pick up or delivery between 11:00-1:00. 

Forms will be dropped off to businesses this week & picked back up next Tuesday! Anyone can order!

New K-9 Deputy at the Cass County Sheriff's Office

(Harrisonville, Missouri) - Cass County Sheriff Weber would like to welcome our new deputy, K9 Riko to the team. 

Cass County Sheriff's Deputy Doherty and Riko start their first shift tonight. - Photo Courtesy of the Cass County Sheriff's Office 

Obituary - Wyatt Byron Bramwell

Wyatt Byron Bramwell, 18, of Pleasant Hill, departed this life, Tuesday, July 30, 2019.

Arrangements are pending under the care of Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill, Missouri.

Service times and a complete obituary will be published here as soon as that information becomes available.

Jackwagon BBQ to open on the historic Butler Square

Well Jackwagons, we can confirm the rumors and have given in to your demands. We have taken possession of our building and have officially began the process of the remodel. 

Hopefully, in the next 5 to 6 months we will be opening up our permanent location on the historic Butler Square. 

Once open, the restaurant will be managed by Justice and will offer a complete BBQ menu that will leave you full and happy! 

Our family is excited to invest in our community and look forward to many years on the square!! - Chad Anderson and Family! 

New Student Enrollment in the Butler School District

Butler School District Students new to the district may enroll on Wednesday, July 31, or Thursday, August 1, from 9 am to 2 pm in the counselor's office at the high school.  

Thank you for your gratitude

Today, Harrisonville Rotary President Nancy Shelton presented a check to Harrisonville Just4Me co-coordinator Vanessa Zaroor Hargrave based on the proceeds of the club's trap shoot event which was put together by Rotarian Chris Deal (also pictured).

The club donated $2,000 the the Just4Me program which provides food for children in need over the summer. - Photo Submitted