Way to go Lady Blackhawks

 

The Adrian Lady Blackhawks first ever Cross Country team claimed 1st Place overall at the Cass Midway meet last week.

Pictured, left to right: Mika Vice, Audrey Dumas, Mya Glass, Libby Nebocat, Kenzie Coones, Danica Ackerman and Allyson Spurgeon. Congratulations!

- Photo by Mylie Bruto

Obituary - Patsy L. Yates

Patsy L. Yates, 79, of Adrian, MO passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at her home. A private inurnment will be held at Crescent Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Research Hospital.

Patsy was born November 11, 1944 to Clarence Todd and Ethel (Swanigan) Todd in their home in Celt, MO. She attend Butler High School in Butler, MO. She married Levon Yates of Adrian, MO on June 3, 1961. They moved to rural Adrian in 1967, where she continued to live until she passed away. Her and Levon had three sons. Patsy worked at Yoss Thriftway in Adrian for 17 years and then later would clean houses for a handful of friends and family. She was still cleaning a few houses up to the fall of 2023 before she turned ill. As her boys were growing up, Patsy was active in the community being a Cub Scouts leader, as well as, secretary of the Adrian Little League Association.

Patsy is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Levon; brother, Larry Todd; and nephew, Robbie Todd. She is survived by her sons: Randy (Dee Dee) Yates of Adrian, MO; Troy (Mary Beth) Yates of Adrian, MO; Monty (Brenda) Yates of Rose Hill, KS; grandchildren: Josh (Keisha) Yates of Adrian, MO; Chelsey Yates (Mike Erickson) of Adrian, MO; Dannielle (Kaleb) Platt of Butler, MO; and Alyxandria (Derek) Hendry of Rose Hill, KS; great-grandchildren: Kristian, Brayden, Bentlie, Kooper, Sophia-Dee, McKenzie, Tyler, and Rylee; brothers: Robert Todd of Butler, MO; and Travis Todd of Adrian, MO; sister, Norma Jean Berry of Butler, MO; several nephew and nieces; and her great friend, Cindy Sollars.

Help needed...

 

There is an urgent need to rehome a Pitbull mix, female, 3-5 years old, loving dog. A 50 lb bag of dog food will be given to the new owner. Butler area. Call 660-679-5699 for information.

From the Belton Police Department

This morning for safety precautions, one of the schools in our district was on a temporary lockdown however it has already been lifted. There are no threats to the students or schools.

From the Archie R-5 School District

Archie R-V is aware of our district being one of many statewide schools named in a social media post referencing school violence.

Law enforcement has advised us that there is no credible threat at this time. 

Safety is our top priority and we will continue to work closely with law enforcement through this issue.

Mainly dry this weekend

Isolated to scattered showers are possible today, mainly east of Kansas City and into central to eastern MO. Temperatures will be near normal today and then warm several degrees through the weekend.

Stewart Family Love Fund

 

Fatal Shooting tonight in rural Butler

Bates County Sheriff's Deputies are on the scene of a fatal shooting that just occurred outside the city limits of Butler. 

All parties involved in the incident are in custody and there is no additional threat to the public. 

No further information will be released at this time.

This story has been updated:

https://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2024/09/update-shooting-leaves-one-dead-in.html