Sunday, July 14, 2024

Nevada Speedway feature winners from July 13th

We would like to congratulate the Nevada Speedway feature winners from last night! Thanks to ALL of the drivers, pit crew, and fans that came out! Thanks to all track crew for a great night.

Winners 7/13/2024
Mini Stocks: John Willard
Outlaws: Brandon Leer
Pure Stocks: Jeremy Willard
Midwest Mods: Jerry Morgan
Midwest Lightning Sprints : Stanley Kreisel
B-Mods: Jerry Morgan
Super Stocks: Dustin Biesley







Saturday, July 13, 2024

Heat Advisory Sunday & Monday

A Heat Advisory has been issued for Sunday and Monday as heat index values climb back into the 100-108 degree range. Overnight lows will only drop into the 70s. Be safe out in the heat the next few days.


Shooting in El Dorado Springs

SPECIAL PRESS RELEASE:

On Friday, 7-12-2024, at approximately 10:32 P.M. the El Dorado Springs Police Department received a call to the 200 block of West Joe Davis St in reference to an individual that had been shot. Upon arrival, Officer’s made contact with the victim that sustained a gun shot wound to the head. 

The victim was life flighted to a Springfield area Hospital where an emergency surgical procedure was preformed. The suspect, identified as Dawson Traudt (21) of Olathe, KS, fled the scene. Officers worked with Olathe Police Department along with several law enforcement agencies in southwest Missouri, southeast Kansas, and northeast Oklahoma in search of Traudt.

On 7-13-2024 at approximately 3:20 P.M., Traudt was taken into custody without any further incident by the Barton County Sheriff's Office. An arrest warrant was issued by the Cedar County Prosecutor's Office for Assault 1st Degree and Armed Criminal Action. Traudt is being held at the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation is still ongoing for this incident.

IN THE CASE OF ALL ARRESTS, IT MUST BE REMEMBERED THAT THE CHARGE IS MERELY AN ACCUSATION AND THAT ALL DEFENDANTS ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL AND UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY.

Released by:
Brett Dawn, Chief of Police

And the winners are....

Big thank you to all who purchased tickets from the Ellett Memorial Hospital Foundation!

BIG congrats to to April Loney, winner of the Blackstone griddle.
Congrats to Nick Rotert, winner of the Master Built smoker,
Kim Raybourn, winner od the Stihl wet/dry vac,
Darren Tindall, winner of $20 Casey's Card
Jennifer Fischer, winner of $20 Schell City Cafe,
Gina Raybourn, winner of $20 Casey's Card and.
Loren Smith, winner of Schell City Cafe card.
Thank you to EMH, Rob Coskey & Hunter Nissen .

The Foundation members: Leroy Swopes, Robbie Rotert, Bill Brownsberger, Julee Snyder, Laura Smith, Paul Noble, Chris Green, Denice Nitchals, April Loney. We truly appreciate the community support!
















Highlights from the 20th annual Appleton City Car Show

IF you like classic cars then Forest Park in Appleton City was the place to be Saturday! They had a little bit of everything for anyone!

The early morning rain sure didn't dampen the spirits of anyone as over 200 cars/trucks and bikes packed into the Appleton City Park for the 20th annual car show.

We enjoyed strolling around and listening to the stories from all different kinds of car enthusiasts as well as snapping some photos of all the cool rides!

Also going inside the Zink Motor Company checking out all the antique things they have in there was very interesting, We find new things every time we go in that place! The antique fire truck show was also amazing to see how far we have advanced in technology. 

The Kettle Corn, Car show music and food was amazing at this event we believe a good time was had by all! Please enjoy some photos from today below:



































Charges filed after armed disturbance ar Cass County fireworks stand

The Cass County Prosecutor has charged 25-year-old Verrell Garrett of Grandview with a Class E Felony for Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

On July 5, deputies responded to 171st St. near Holmes Rd. (Shay’s Fireworks) in Belton for an armed disturbance call. One of the victims said the suspect waved his gun at them.

The victim reported that the suspect left, then returned to the location and waived his firearm toward them while he was driving. Several days later, deputies with the Criminal Apprehension Unit were able to identify the suspect as Garrett.

Deputies arrested him and he was charged on July 11. Garrett is currently being held at the Cass County jail with no bond allowed. The Grandview, MO Police Department provided assistance during this investigation.

Butler Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month for July

The Butler Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month for July is Neil and Brenda Steiner!

The Steiner’s say ‘We purchased our house in 1997 from Helen Hallam and have lived here for 27 years. We have made lots of improvements. The house was built in 1972.’

We would to recognize the Steiner’s effort in doing their part to make #ButlerBeautiful

Friday, July 12, 2024

Obituary - Billie Irene Reno

Billie Irene Reno came into this world on February 2, 1943 and passed from it on July 10, 2024. She was born in Pittsburg, Kansas to William Jones and Twila (Green) Jones. 

Billie spent much of her early life on her grandparents (Claud and Alma Green) farm in rural Sheldon, Missouri. She would reside in many of the southern states with her then husband Robert Doke. She later settled in Iantha, Missouri and then Lamar.

Billie finished her working years as an arc welder at Thorco Industries. She was a member of the Community of Christ Church in Lamar. She lived her life on her terms and was proud of her independence.

She is survived by two daughters, Jerri (Eddie) Davis and Kimberly (Robert) Culp; five grandchildren, Judd (Dawn) Davis, Jenica (Jeremy) Phillips, Jerron Davis (Daniel Gomez), Branton Baker and Brock (Amber) Baker; seven great-grandchildren, Dalton Davis, Kenna Davis, Raylee Davis, Jackson Phillips, Jemma Phillips, Darron Baker and Harwell Baker; a niece, Marcie Palmer and several cousins.

Billie was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and a sister, Patricia Talbott, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

A special thanks to Helen, Lyles, Katy, Ramona, Robin, Linda and Donnie for being so kind to her.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 14, 2024, at the Community of Christ Church in Lamar. A burial will be held at Baker's Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested and made payable to St. Jude Children's Hospital in care of Daniel Funeral Home.

Condolences may be shared at www.dfhlamar.com

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