Semi truck fire east of Rich Hill

Shortly after 1 P.M. Rich Hill Fire Department responded to a residence east of town for a semi on fire and a truck on fire. The semi and the truck were located between a house and a shop.

Firefighters Cowley and Bonham responded in Engine 1 and Tanker 1. And was able to quickly knock the fire down.

Thank you to Butler Fire and Compton Junction Fire for mutual aid. And thank you to Bates County EMS for being on Standby.

Obituary - Cecil Clyde Dingus

Cecil Clyde Dingus, age 80 of Pleasanton, Kansas passed away at his home on January 8, 2024. Cecil was born the son of Chester & Ina E. McGregor Dingus at the family home in La Cygne, Kansas on February 17, 1943. 

 He lived in Linn County most of his life, except for about ten years, when he lived in Wichita working at Boeing. Cecil enjoyed walking, riding his bicycle and working on keeping his yard cleaned up.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Marvin, Carl and Clarence Dingus and six sisters, Eva Thompson, Ruth & Elizabeth Dingus, Donna Shahan, Katherine Dabbs and Nellie Davis. Cecil is survived by his brother, Robert (RJ, Uncle Runt) Dingus and his wife, Sue, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be at 11 am, Saturday, January 20th at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation will be from 10 am until service time. Burial will be in the Battlefield Cemetery. 

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com

Obituary - Robert Curtis Query

Robert Curtis Query, age 66, a resident of rural Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 18, 2024, at his home. He was born July 28, 1957, in Ft. Scott, the son of Lawrence H. “Jack” Query and Alberta “Mae” Duncan Query. Robert graduated from the Ft. Scott High School with the Class of 1975. He married Lori James on May 9, 1981, in Pittsburg, Kansas.

For many years, Robert owned and operated his own muffler business. He started working in Pittsburg and later moved his business, R & R Muffler Shop, to Ft. Scott. Robert also ran his own cattle operation, the -BQ Ranch, and served two terms as Bourbon County Commissioner. Robert was a talented welder and woodworker. He loved working on cars.

Robert still owned the ‘67 Chevelle he drove in high school and had worked hard to restore this vehicle. In earlier years, he enjoyed playing pool, bird hunting and fishing. Robert loved his motorcycle and was fortunate enough to take many trips throughout the United States including several trips to Sturgis. Robert never knew a stranger and was always happy to visit with his many friends.

Survivors include his wife, Lori, of the home; two daughters, Jacki Lundberg (Josh) and Jill McAdams (Mac) all of Ft. Scott and two grandchildren Joslyn and Ty Lundberg. Also surviving is a brother, Dwayne Query of Rochester, Illinois and a sister, Marjorie Schwalm of Ft. Scott. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Mae Query and a sister, Marilyn Walker Love.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, January 21st at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Large Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 P.M. Saturday at the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kansas. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Bourbon County Kansas man arrested on child sex crimes

On Wednesday January 17th around 12:30 a.m. the Bourbon County Sheriff's Office arrested 28 year old Caleb J. Shaner.

Mr. Shaner was arrested on the following 1.) Aggravated indecent liberties with a child 2.) Aggravated indecent solicitation of a child. The incidents were said to take place with a 5 year old child.

Caleb J. Shaner was booked into the Bourbon County Jail in Fort Scott, Kansas and he is currently being held on $100,000 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.

Arrests made after human remains found in Cedar County

An investigation conducted by the Cedar County Sheriff's Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol and St. Clair County Sheriff's Office has resulted in the recovery of human remains from brush and wood fire in a rural area of Cedar County. 

It is believed that the body was placed in the fire on or about January 16, 2024 in an attempt to destroy or conceal evidence of a crime. The identity of the deceased has not been confirmed at this time.

As a result of the investigation Bradley E. Keith of Eldorado Springs, Brandon Choate of Lamar and Jimi C. Cole from Stockton have been arrested and charged with Tampering with Physical Evidence in Felony Prosecution and Felony Abandonment of a Corps. All are currently being held in the Cedar County Jail.

Further information regarding this investigation will be provided when it is available.

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.

Coyote hunt in Butler

 

Bitterly Cold Today and Saturday

Bitterly cold temperatures with wind chills approaching minus 15 to minus 25 are expected through Saturday.

Butler Lady Bears to much for Versailles Lady Tigers

The Butler Lady Bears also took on the Versailles Lady Tigers tonight. The Lady Tigers came in holding a 2-11 record while the Bears sat at 6-6. 

The Bears came out and pressured the Tigers early, jumping to a 17-0 lead after the first 8. In the second quarter, the Lady Bears got away from the pressure that allowed them to jump out to such a lead, and the Tigers started scratching back into the game, with a score of 28-15 at the half.

The Butler Bears were able to crank up the pressure again in the 4th and final quarter, outscoring the Tigers 20-5. The Bears would take home a W with a final score of 61-33.

The Lady Bears scored 35 points off of 38 Tigers turnovers. The Bears had 9 Ladies record scores on the night, led by Kylee Dubray who tallied 15 points and 8 rebounds.

The Lady Bears now are one game over .500 with a 7-6 record.

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-Courtesy of Cody Morris