Public service announcement from the Ballard General Store & Diner

We've been getting a lot of messages about us no longer being open. We ARE open. However, unfortunately our last month will be June. 

We're just not making enough to cover the restaurant and our home. We've really enjoyed it while it lasted and we appreciate and love everyone that supported us and those that never gave up on us.

We learned who are real friends were. We want to thank Jordan Beard and Drew Fleener for always being there for us when things got tough. We love you guys and Know you're gonna go far! You're a good kid with a good

We also want to thank Dalton and Jayme McElwain for supplying us with awesome pork and beef! We got lots of compliments We will continue to do chicken on Sundays until then and I will do a taco night buffet before we go. 

Thank you again!! We're gonna miss all of you... Even the grumpy ones.

- Courtesy of the Ballard General Store & Diner 

Warm Temps This Afternoon

Some scattered morning showers this AM in far eastern Kansas.
Later today expect temperatures to get into the middle to upper 80s, with scattered thunderstorms.

Some gusty winds and small hail will be possible.

Butler man arrested Sunday afternoon

On Sunday May 28th around 2:56 p.m. the Butler Police Department responded to a warrant service at a residence located at 11 S. Birch Street.

When officers arrived on scene they made contact with the wanted male, who is identified as 18 year old Hayden Reno of Butler.

Mr. Reno was wanted on a Bates County Sheriff's Office warrant for 1.) Burglary - 2nd Degree with a bond of $1,000 cash/surety.

When the officers attempted to arrest Reno he became aggressive and non complaint, after a short altercation a taser was deployed and the subject was taken into custody.

Hayden Reno was charged with 1.) Interfering/Resisting with an arrest for a felony and he was placed on a $25,000 cash only bond. 

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.

Wade auction service estate auction in Appleton City

Estate Auction
June 24, 2023 10:00 A.M.
Appleton City, MO
Owner: The Estate of Frank Smith

For information call:
Kevin : (660)-492-3279
Tyler: (660)-492-7764
Bryan: (660)-492-3740

Also view sale bill @ https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/3813049.html?kwd=&zip=64724&category=0

Opening day of the Butler Aquatic Center

The Butler Aquatic Center opened for the 2023 season today at 12pm! 

The kids and families were excited to get in and open swim today until 6pm. Toddler time will be tonight from 6pm-7pm. 

If you would like to know more about events and swimming information you can follow the Butler Aquatic Center on Facebook by using the link we have provided for you below:

https://www.facebook.com/butleraquaticenter

From Bates County Coroner Greg Mullinax

In each of the Coroner's response vehicles is an American burial flag.

Even in the midst of unanticipated death or tragedy, we can show respect. 

If we learn the decedent is a Veteran, and it's necessary for us to transport the decedent for an examination, we cover the decedent's remains with a flag during removal and transport.

Of course, this will likely be done again at the decedent's funeral; as it should. But it's one small way we can show our respect, and our thanks.

We don't know them all. But we owe them all.
Greg Mullinax
Bates County Coroner

Obituary - Robert Williams III

Robert Williams III, age 23 of Humansville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

A visitation will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023, at Butler Funeral Home in Humansville from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, June 2, 2023, at Humansville Cemetery in Humansville, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the funeral home to help the family with funeral expenses.

Services are under the care and direction of Butler Funeral Home.

Butler man arrested on Burglary charge

On May 28th the Butler Police Department arrested 43 year old Owen J. Raymond of Butler, Missouri.

Mr. Raymond was arrested on the following charge 1.) Burglary - 2nd Degree.

He was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and he is currently being held on no bond.

 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.