No more thunderstorms today

Storms all around us today, but nope, not here as we are in the doughnut hole! 

Once these last few morning showers move out of the area we'll have partly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s.

#AllDoughnutsAreGood

Always so proud to be a Blackhawk!

Always so proud to be a Blackhawk!

The officers of Adrian FBLA, Adrian High School NHS, and Adrian HS Student Council presented Mrs. Kirsten Gutshall Collier & her daughter, Kameran, with OVER $4,000 collected from the Collier Caffeine Cart Fundraiser!

Thank you to all who purchased off the caffeine cart, allowed the many classroom interruptions, or supported in any way!

Butler Verizon Wireless Store Now Hiring

Verizon Wireless is currently looking to hire a HIGH ENERGY sales professional for our Butler location.

We are looking for someone who is goal oriented, enthusiastic, optimistic, money driven, and leads by example.

If you think you fit this description, please send a resume to amoise@ep-wireless.com or bring your resume by our location at 1009 W Ft Scott Street in Butler Mo

40-45 hours per week, Saturday REQUIRED. Pay will be Hourly+Commission with the ability to WRITE YOUR OWN CHECK. High opportunity for advancement for right person!

Butler R-5 High School Honor's Day set for May 19th

Butler R-5 High School Honor's Day will be this Thursday (May 19) at 1 pm in the auditorium.

Parents are welcome to attend but MUST check in at the office between 12:30 and 1 pm.

The awards ceremony can also be heard on the radio at KMAM/KMOE FM92

Structure Fire In Belton

Tonight, the Belton Fire Department responded to a fire at a multi-family residence in the area of Spring Valley Road and Bel-Ray Blvd. 

The fire was confined to the kitchen of the apartment. The occupants were able to escape without injuries.

This fire is currently under investigation.

Belton Police Department looking for 12 year old male

The Belton Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating 12 year old Taven Evans. Taven was last seen at his home in the 500 block of Tumbleweed on 5-17-22 at 5:30 PM.

Taven was last seen wearing a black jack-o-lantern t shirt, patched jeans and black / red shoes.

Anyone with information on Taven's whereabouts is asked to contact the Belton Police Department at 816-331-1500.

UPDATE: Taven has been located and is safe.

Adrian man arrested on warrant

On May 17th around 3:35 p.m. the Adrian Police Department arrested 32 year old Garamee C. Cooper of Adrian, Missouri.

Mr. Cooper was arrested on 1.) Bates County Sheriff's Office Warrant - Sex Offender physically present/loiter within 500 feet of a park/playground/pool/ - 1st Offense.

Garamee C. Cooper was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and he is currently being held on a $4,500 cash/surety only bond.

Cooper is listed on the Missouri State Sex Offender Registry as a Tier Level 2 Offender. You can find that information below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/CJ38/OffenderDetails?page=0&column=name&id=39566592&lastName=Cooper&suffix=&firstName=Garamee&middleName=C

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The City of Butler Comprehensive Plan:

The City of Butler Comprehensive Plan:

Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission is working the city of Butler’s Comprehensive Plan update. For information on the plan, stay tuned to this mini-website!

Building Butler website link

https://sites.google.com/view/building-butler/home

Citizens of Butler: We need your insight! Please take the survey to tell us more about your vision for the future of Butler.

Building Butler Initial Survey

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