Dense Fog Advisory in effect thru 9:00 a.m. Saturday

Dense Fog Advisory in effect for portions of eastern Kansas and SW to central to NE Missouri through 9 AM this morning. Be prepared for rapid changes to visibility over short distances with visibility dropping to under a half mile at times.

BCMH Community Health Fair set for September 17th

 

Fort Scott Kansas man injured in southwest Missouri motorcycle crash

On September 1st around 9:00 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Jasper County along with Jasper County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a motorcycle accident on Missouri Highway 171 around 1 mile north if Asbury, Missouri.

The Missouri Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle driven by 19 year old Brylan I. Fortman of Fort Scott, Kansas was northbound when he failed to negotiate a curve, ran off the roadway, and overturned.

Brylan I. Fortman sustained moderate injuries and he was transported to Ascension Via Christi in Pittsburg, Kansas for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220467968

Obituary - Marilyn Elaine Woolf

Graveside services for Marilyn Elaine Woolf of Belton, Missouri will be 10 a.m. September 10, 2022 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Missouri under direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) Butler. No visitation. Contributions to Fulton Street Church of Christ in Butler, MO or Florida College in Temple Terrace, FL. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com

Marilyn Elaine Woolf, age 74 of Belton, Missouri died Friday, August 26, 2022 at Willow Springs Senior Living in Spring Hill, TN. She was born October 5, 1947 to Marion and Hazel Jones in Butler, Missouri.

Marilyn, one of two children, graduated from Butler High School in 1965 and was involved in cheerleading and baton twirling and these are some of her favorite memories as a child. Marilyn attended Florida College and later received Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education from University of Missouri – Kansas City. She was a teacher in elementary, middle, and high schools in Florida and Missouri. She was very involved in her church and loved writing and singing hymns. She enjoyed game shows, spending time with family playing games that she created, and loved walking and taking care of her dogs. She had a kind, generous heart and touched many with her selflessness and giving spirit.

Marilyn is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jack Woolf of Belton, Missouri; two sons, Jason Woolf and wife Angie of Thompsons Station, TN and Jeff Woolf of Union, KY; one daughter, Angie Marie Joplin; one sister, Sandra Burris and husband Doug of Lee’s Summit, MO; one nephew, Kirk Burris and wife Sheri of Lee’s Summit, MO; nine grandchildren, Elijah Woolf, Jack Mason Woolf, Brady Woolf, Krysta Hewlett, Natalie Woolf, Maggie Murray, Jake Woolf, Liam Sudduth, and Jase Woolf; and two great-grandchildren, Harvey Hewlett and Miles Hewlett. She was preceded in death by her parents and one nephew, Mark Burris.

Adrian Blackhawks rollover the Slater Wildcats

The Adrian Blackhawks move to 2-0 on the season with a 48-6 win tonight at Slater! Next week, Adrian has our home opener against Lone Jack.

As a reminder, we will be recognizing the 2002 State Championship team next Friday!

Also, if any student who attended the youth football camp this summer wears their camp shirt at any home game, they’ll receive free admission into that game.

#BlackhawkPride

Butler Bears run away from Sherwood Marksmen 50-13 final score!

The Butler Bears beat the Sherwood Marksmen tonight in the home opener and remain undefeated (2-0) on the early season. 

The Bears scored on the opening kickoff of the game when Sherwood fumbled the kick which was scooped and scored by Senior Mason Diehl. Sherwood scored on the next drive and took the lead on Butler 7-6. 

After trailing 7-6 the Bears awoke and never looked back leading the contest 36-7 at halftime and finally putting the Marksmen away 50-13.

The Bears will host the Fort Scott Tigers next Friday Night September 9th. Let's Pack the house and cheer on the Bears!!!

Photo Courtesy of Carmen Behringer 

2022 Week 2 Missouri State High School Football Scores:

2022 Week 2 Missouri State High School Football Scores sponsored weekly by Kellie Davidson State Farm of Butler!

Week 2 Thursday Night Scores 9/1/22:
Archie 54, Appleton City 16
Drexel 86, Lockwood 57
Kirkwood 42, Pattonville 14
Ritenour 46, Webster Groves 3
Sullivan 38, Desoto 0
Webb City 47, Carl Junction 7

Week 2 Friday Night Scores 9/2/22:
Adrian 48, Slater 6
Albany 54, Stanberry 32

Blair Oaks 35, Lutheran North 0

Belton 21, Winnetonka 13

Boonville 42, Marshall 6

Bowling Green 71, Palmyra 12

Brookfield 20, Marceline 14

Buffalo 60, Forsyth 35
Butler 50, Sherwood 13
Cabool 38, Skyline 0

California 61, Fulton 34

Carthage 49, Branson 0
Cassville 42, Aurora 14

Capitol City 41, Battle 32

Center 42, Lincoln College Prep 7

Central (St. Joseph) 47, Benton 13

Clark County 58, Princeton 12

Cole Camp 18, Windsor 14
Eldon 27, Owensville 26

Fair Grove 34, Central 16

Gallatin 40, Penney 0

Grain Valley 43, Grandview 28

Hannibal 53, Jefferson City 28
Herman 20, South Callaway 0
Hollister 14, East Newton 7

Houston 24, Fayette 6 

Jasper 48, Rich Hill 14
Joplin 45, Willard 13

Kearney 36, Fort Osage 17

Kelly 36, Malden 0

King City 66, DeKalb 0

Liberal 36, Greenfield 12
Lamar 28, Rogersville 0
Lebanon 63, Hillcrest 22

Lee's Summit 45, Staley 28

Lees Summit North 34, Park Hill South 7

Lees Summit West 28, Blue Springs 0

Liberal 36, Greenfield 12

Liberty 60, Agape 12

Lighthouse Christian 27, Ash Grove 24

Lone Jack 20, Cass Midway 18
Maryville 49, Harrisonville 6

Marionville 28, Willow Springs 6 
McDonald County 35, Marshfield 13
Marionville 28, Willow Springs 6

Mid-Buchanan 20, Holden 14
Monroe City 46, Montgomery County 13

Mountain Grove 49, El Dorado Springs 6
Nixa 65, Neosho 21

North Andrew 64, Bishop LeBlond 36
North County 36, St. Clair 32

North Platte 20, Maysville 0
North Shelby 84, Northwest (Hughesville) 30
Nevada 34, Reeds Spring 7

Odessa 49, Clinton 20 

Orrick 82, College Heights Christian 30

Osceola 52, Keytesville 20
Parkway Central 22, McCluer 0
Parkway North 43, McCluer North 0
Pierce City 34, Diamond 13
Pleasant Hill 63, Lafayette (St. Joseph) 7

Ray-Pec 57, Park Hill 50

Republic 51, Ozark 13

Richmond 39, Oak Grove 0

Rock Bridge 49, Smith-Cotton 0
Rockhurst 48, Blue Springs South 14
Rolla 42, Bolivar 7
Salem (Ark.) 20,Thayer 6
Salisbury 66, Carrollton 6

Sarcoxie 42, Clever 7

Smithville 10, Platte County 7

St. Paul Lutheran 56, Braymer 34

Stewartville 40, Mound City 12

Stockton 36, Miller 12
Strafford 21, No. 7 Ava 14

Seneca 65, Springfield Catholic 0

Summit Christian Academy 49, KC East 8

Sweet Springs 50, Knox County 18

Tarkio 64, Nodaway-Holt 6
Tipton 27, Lincoln 14
Union 42, St. Francis Borgia 20
University Academy 44, St. Mary's Academy (Kan) 8
Warsaw 32, Versailles 12
Washington 42, Warrenton 0

Waynesville 46, Parkview 22

Wellington-Napoleon 34, Crest Ridge 16
Worth County 92, St. Joseph Christian 12

Keep checking back on this page a we will continue to update throughout the night with scores:: 

Obituary - Alta June (Holmes) Springer

Alta June Springer, age 93 of Prescott, Kansas passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022 in Fort Scott, Kansas. She was born the daughter of Crandall and Cleo Phillips Holmes on January 21, 1929 at Prescott, Kansas. She graduated from Prescott High School.

She married Clarence Springer on June 19, 1947, they were married seventy-one years when he preceded her in death in 2018. June was a very social person, she was a great cook, pianist and seamstress, she enjoyed playing games with her grandchildren. She was a longtime member of the Prescott Baptist Church. June had a very thankful spirit and taught her children about her love for the Lord.

She was also the primary caregiver for many of the elderly members of the family as well as activity director at the Prescott Country View Nursing Home and was the first to help others in their wellbeing and needs. June was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three sons, Gerald, Steven and Rodney Springer, four brothers, Jim, Crandall Jr., Bob and Wayne Holmes and a sister, Cleo Ann Calhoun. She is survived by a son, Randy (Diane) Springer, two daughters, Charlene Brannon, Nancy (Doug) Neubert, sixteen grandchildren, forty-one great grandchildren and thirteen great-great grandchildren.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, September 10, 2022 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, Friday, September 9, 2022 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will be in the Prescott Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Prescott Baptist Church or Gideon’s International and may be sent in care of the funeral home to P.O. Box 525 Pleasanton, Kansas 66075. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com .