Update: Wanted man arrested in Crawford County Kansas

On Thursday, September 19, 2024, Nicholas Howard Juarez, was taken into custody by Law Enforcement in Crawford County, Kansas. 

The Fort Scott Police Department sends it’s appreciation to the Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office, Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Kansas Highway Patrol and the United States Marshals Service for their assistance in the apprehension of Juarez.

Please note. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Obituary - Keaton Cale Kennedy

Keaton Cale Kennedy, age 27, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at his home in Clinton, Missouri. Memorial services will be held at 11:00am, September 28, 2024, at Green Acres 701 S Prairie Lane, Raymore MO 64083. Memorial contributions can be made to the Keaton Kennedy Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Keaton was born on August 20, 1997, in Kansas City, Missouri. He will be remembered as a loving father who cherished moments spent with his two sons. Whether he was fishing with them, tossing a football in the yard, or sharing the fun of a video game, he loved spending time with his boys. His sons, Kase and Daxton, were his world, and he took great joy in seeing them do the things they love.

Keaton’s passion for Cane Corso dogs was another defining part of his life. He bred and raised these beautiful dogs with a dedication that not only nurtured the animals but also forged deep friendships with fellow dog enthusiasts. His kind heart, sense of humor, and friendly spirit made him beloved by those who knew him, and the relationships he built over the years are a testament to his friendly demeanor.

Keaton was preceded in death by his grandpa, Johney J. Hastings Jr., and other beloved grandparents and great-grandparents. His passing leaves an irreplaceable void in the lives of his family and friends, who will forever cherish their memories of him.

He is survived by his loving parents, Kristina and Donald Lee, as well as their children Kailan Hastings and fiancé Caitlyn, Kwenten, and Thomas. Keaton’s precious sons, Kase and Daxton, and their mother, Autumn, will hold his memory close to their hearts. His father, John Kennedy, also survives him, along with his grandparents, Brenda and Danny Griffith; Kasey and Chad Green, and their children, Isabella and Trevor; and Kimberly and Steve Hugunin, and their children, Ava, Henry, and Bo.

Keaton’s presence in this world was one of warmth and kindness, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. His legacy will live on in the hearts of his family, friends, and everyone whose life he touched.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

Butler Lady Bears Volleyball loses tonight on the road in Adrian

The Butler Lady Bears traveled north tonight to take on their rival the Adrian Lady Blackhawks in JV and Varsity Volleyball action tonight. 

The Butler JV girls lost in both sets 19-25 and 21-25. The Butler Varsity girls won the first set 25-18, lost the second set 18-25, lost the third set 15-25, and lost the fourth set 21-25. 

The Lady Bears move to 5-2 on the season and will look to get back on the winning track as the compete on September 21st in the Lamar Tigers Classic. Enjoy some photos from the contest tonight below:

Obituary - Jesse Eugene “Bunny” Murray, Jr.

Jesse Eugene “Bunny” Murray, Jr. 63, of Milo, MO, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024, resulting from a motorcycle accident near Collins, Mo. 

He was born December 19, 1960, in Lamar, MO to Jesse Murray, Sr and Karen Leer. He attended Nevada High School. He received a degree in automotive technologies from Denver Institute of Technology in Denver, Co. 

He worked on the oil rigs in Jewelsburg, CO for several years before returning to the Nevada, MO area. He worked at 3M as well as doing construction and carpentry work. Jesse was truly a jack of all trades. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, being outdoors, spending time with his friends and family. His biggest enjoyment in life was riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.

He was united in marriage to Loretta Kay Buckner-Nordyke on November 19, 1992. Jesse is survived by his wife, Loretta, of the home; a brother, Randy Murray, Glenham, South Dakota; Jerry Murray (Devon), Nevada, MO; Shelly Murray Smith (Mark-partner), Springfield, MO, and Travis Murray (Carmen) Burlison, TN; three children, Stephen Buckner (Karina), Milo, MO; Kristian Vision (Cody), Jasper, MO; Colt Alexander (Heather), Potter, Nebraska: six grandchildren: in-laws, Mary Buckner, Kimberly Newton, Karen and Bruce Jefferies, Larry and Lisa Gardner, Kenneth and Shelly Buckner, all of Sheldon, MO and a multitude of nieces, nephews and friends that will miss him greatly.

Jesse was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Murray Sr, father-in-law, Raymond Buckner, and his grandparents. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Sheldon Community Building in Sheldon, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family or BACCA ℅ Ferry Funeral Home

Boil water advisory for some parts of Butler

There is a boil advisory in effect due to a water main break on Fulton Street from Pine to Mill Street.

The boil advisory will last for at least 24 hours. We will update you once the advisory has been lifted.

Update from Osage Valley Electric Cooperative

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Members in western Bates County are currently experiencing an outage due to several broken poles from a small storm with a big punch. Crews are work to make repairs and restore power as quickly as possible.

Update: As the storm moves through, we have several outages in the area. Crews are working to make repairs as quickly as possible. Please call 660-679-3131 to report outages. Please do not report outages on FB or Messenger. Remember to always stay away from downed powerlines.

City of Butler received the 2024 Innovation Award from the Missouri Municipal League

The City of Butler received the 2024 Innovation Award from the Missouri Municipal League on Tuesday in Branson MO for the Kenton and Friends Inclusive Playground. This playground was design for all kids of the spectrum to interact and play.

This is an ongoing project and we will continue to develop and add new equipment in up coming years. 

This playground was named after Kenton Schowengerdt for his achievements and inspiration to all in our community. We would like to thank everyone that helped make this playground a possibility.

Runaway juvenile in Belton

The Belton Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating runaway juvenile Andrew Reed. Andrew is 11 years old, 4 ft 6 in tall, 67 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.

Andrew was last seen wearing a Royals t-shirt, black pants, white tennis shoes with a green jacket around his waist. Andrew also had bandages on both of his hands. Andrew was last seen on foot in the area of Emerson and Autumn Dr.

Anyone with information on Andrew's whereabouts is asked to contact Det. Chrostowski with the Belton Police Department at 816-331-1500.