Six Butler Bear wrestlers heading to state

Congratulations to our wrestlers who competed at districts today! Five boysad 1 girl will be heading to state next weekend and all five medaled in their respective weight classes:

• Baylor Myers 3rd
• Brendin Patrick 2nd
• Zack Wicks 2nd
• Ostin VanVoorst 3rd
• Jade Warmbrodt 1st
• Mikayla Mallett 1st

Update: Two charged after police pursuit in Cass County

In reference to yesterday's press release from the Cass County Sheriff's Office in regards to a police pursuit:

Ashley Alvarado, 26, from El Dorado Springs Missouri, has been charged with one count of Resisting/Interfering with an Arrest with a $4,000 (10% cash only) bond. Austin Calvert, 21, from Freeman Missouri, has been charged with one count of Resisting/Interfering With Arrest For A Felony. His bond has been set at $10,000 (cash only) bond.

View press release by using the link below:

https://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2020/02/officer-injured-in-cass-county-police.html

Four Adrian Blackhawk wrestlers win big at Districts

Four Adrian Blackhawk wrestlers win big at Districts and advance to State! Left to right: Junior Aaron Cochran, 1st Place; Junior Cole Ritter, 1st Place; Junior Trevor Thompson, 2nd Place; Freshman Michael McCoy, 1st Place. Congrats, boys!!!

Photo by Lori Ritter

Warming Weekend Weather

While it will be mostly cloudy this weekend, temperatures will be around 50° warmer Sunday afternoon compared to Friday morning.

Bates County Children's Center 13th Annual Casino Night

Obituary - George William Irey

George William Irey of Harrisonville, Missouri was born February 21, 1925 in Powhattan, Kansas the son of Elza Franklin and Littia (Clement) Irey. He departed this life on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at his home at the age of 94 years, 11 months and 21 days.

On March 25, 1946, George was united in marriage to Marjorie Maxine Wade in Kansas City, Missouri.

George was employed as a relief man for General Motors Leed’s Plant, Kansas City, Missouri until his retirement in 1974. He was an amateur inventor and was the family photographer. George enjoyed bowling, watching and following golf, the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He loved to do woodworking and he built a row boat in his basement as well as his cabinets for his house.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Ayden Carpenter; his son-in-law, Peter Gent; two brothers, Frank and Wilbert Irey; two sisters, Virginia Sams and Ione Lott.

George is survived by his wife, Marjorie Irey of the home; a son, Michael Irey and wife Vicki, Overland Park, Kansas; two daughters, Dena Gent, Kansas City, Missouri, Georgia Carpenter and husband Mike, Independence, Missouri; 8 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Cremation. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri.

Sage Bolser named State Farm Athlete of the week

We are excited to announce our State Farm Student Athlete of the week Sage Bolser from the Rich Hill Tigers. Sage is a senior on the boys basketball team. Sage was nominated by his Coach Eric Moles and Athletic Director Ashley Arwood. 

Sage helped lead the Rich Hill Tigers to a 2-0 record last week. They defeated the Jasper Eagles and the Archie Whirlwinds. Sage average 20.5 points per game, 7.5 rebounds per game and 6.5 steals per game while going 8-11 from the free throw line. The two wins this past week helped Rich Hill climb to 3-2 in conference play. 

Sage also earned All-Tournament team recently in the Archie Tournament. Sage excels as a leader on the court as well as in the Construction program at Vo-tech. 

When we asked Sage to describe what it takes to become an elite athlete in his own words he stated "it takes hard work in the classroom and being a team player on the floor by being a leader and helping create opportunities for your teammates." We enjoyed getting to meet Sage and wish him and the Rich Hill tigers good luck tonight as they take on the Drexel Bobcats.

Scam Alert in Harrisonville

SCAM ALERT: This afternoon the City of Harrisonville, MO has received numerous reports of scammers calling our residents and claiming they are from Evergy Power and that your utility bill is unpaid and that your power will be shut off. 

In several of the calls, the scammer is asking people to take payment to a local business. Needless to say, these calls are not from the City Utility Office and you should not give the scammers money, banking account information, personnel information or take money to any location that the scammers suggest. If it seems strange, then it most likely is a scam.

Just a few tips to keep everyone safe:
The City of Harrisonville will never ask for your credit or debit card information over the phone.

Verify the person you’re speaking with is a City of Harrisonville employee by asking to see company identification or by calling Harrisonville City Hall before giving out personal or financial information to anyone who comes to your home, calls, text and/or sends an email requesting this information about your utility bill.

If you can’t verify that you’re speaking with an City of Harrisonville employee, do not give them this information.