Gas leak in Butler

The Butler Fire Department along with the Butler Police Department is on scene of a natural gas leak around the area of 7 Fawn Drive at this time.

Crews are working to fix this problem!

Archie wins tonight against Osceola

The number one ranked and defending state champions the Archie Whirlwinds (3-0) hosted the Osceola Indians tonight in 8-Man High School football action. 

The Whirlwinds would dominate the first half, leading the Indians 50-6 at halftime. The dominance would continue in the second half as the Whirlwinds would cruise to a 56-6 win over the Indians.

Archie will hit the road next Friday September 27th against Bishop LeBlond. Please enjoy a few photos from the action tonight: 

2024 Rich Hill High School Homecoming Royalty Crowned

We would like to congratulate the Rich Hill 2024 Homecoming King and Queen! Junior, Cooper Gillis & Senior, Izzy Swope!!

2024 Week 4 Missouri State High School Football Scores

2024 Week 4 Missouri State High School Football Scores sponsored weekly by Kellie Davidson State Farm of Butler!

September 20th:
Adrian 26, Midway 0

Appleton City 58, Rich Hill 20

Albany 36, Worth County 34

Archie 56, Osceola 6

Ash Grove 22, Pierce City 20

Blair Oaks 63, California 7

Blue Springs South 51, Ray-Pec 12

Branson 46, West Plains 21

Boonville 13, Southern Boon 3 

Bowling Green 50, North Callaway 8

Butler 54, St. Mary's Academy (Kansas) 12

Carl Junction 38, Logan-Rogersville 13

Caruthersville 34, Charleston 6

Cassville 35, Lamar 34

CBC 38, De Smet Jesuit 14

Chillicothe 28, Cameron 26

Clever 27, Forsyth 26

Crest Ridge 47, Cole Camp 21

Drexel 48, Jasper 14

East Buchanan 13, North Platte 7

El Dorado Springs 49, Versailles 8

Eureka 27, Fox 0

Francis Howell 42, Francis Howell North 7

Grain Valley 35, Ruskin 6

Grandview 38, Belton 20

Hannibal 60, Fulton 0

Harrisburg 36, Salisbury 30

Helias Catholic 38, Camdenton 8

Holden 42, Lincoln 6 

Joplin 45, Glendale 21 

Kelly 34, Kennett 18

Kirksville 28, Moberly 27

Lafayette County 43, Aurora 21

Lee's Summit North 39, Bentonville (Ark.) 24

Lebanon 46, Willard 12 

Liberty 34, Ava 12

Lockwood 66, Greenfield 16

Marshfield 28, Hillcrest 7

Marionville 60, Central 6

Mexico 49, Marshall 13

Miller 12, Diamond 8

Mound City 42, Tarkio 20

Mountain Grove 37, Willow Springs 0

Mount Vernon 48, East Newton 6

Neosho 42, Waynesville 20

Nevada 15, McDonald County 10

New Heights Christian 72, Liberal 14 

Nixa 34, Carthage 14

North Andrew 26, St. Joseph Christian 12

North Shelby 66, Wellington-Napoleon 28

Odessa 22, Oak Grove 19

Ozark 20, Webb City 14

Parkview 28, Bolivar 27

Palmyra 46, Highland 6

Paris 74, Northland Christian 8

Pattonsburg 58, Stanberry 22

Pembroke Hill 34, St. Michael the Archangel 20

Pleasant Hill 42, Clinton 15

Reeds Spring 28, Springfield Catholic 0

Republic 49, Kickapoo 17

Richmond 46, Center 0

Rockhurst 38, Lee's Summit West 17

Russellville 34, Affton 22

Scott City 28, Portagville 24

Seneca 64, Monett 14

Skyline 32, Lathrop 20

Slater 82, Santa Fe 0

St. Francis Borgia 58, Duchesne 0

St. James 24, Owensville 6

Stockton 49, Sarcoxie 21

South Callaway 35, Montgomery County 19

South Harrison 22, Scotland County 15

Strafford 42, Buffalo 20

Thayer 68, Salem 0

Tipton 18, Windsor 0

Trenton 35, Gallatin 12

Warrensburg 56, Harrisonville 25

Warsaw 49, Sherwood 7

Westran 34, Fayette 21

Wright City 49, Louisiana 14

Adrian Blackhawks shut out rival Midway Vikings

The Adrian Blackhawks move to 3-1 with a 26-0 win tonight over the Cass-Midway Vikings!! Next week, the Blackhawks host the Butler Bears at the Complex.

Photos courtesy of the Adrian News Leader

Butler Bears Football gets back on winning track tonight

Butler Bears Football gets back on winning track tonight...

The Butler Bears Football Team got back on the winning track tonight with a dominate 54-12 victory over the St. Mary's Academy Crusaders.

Butler played very well on both sides of the ball and was led on offense by Junior Quarter back Kellen Long and Senior Running back Xavier Wisdom who both had a huge night on the ground and scored multiple rushing touchdowns.

The bears were solid on the defensive and offensive line and led the contest 46-0 at halftime. Butler will move to 2-2 on the early season and will travel to Adrian to play the rival Blackhawks next Friday night.

Photos courtesy of Carmen Behringer 

El Dorado Springs woman seriously injured in Cedar County crash

On Friday September 20th around 1:35 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cedar County along with the Cedar County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle crash on Highway BB 6 miles south of El Dorado Springs.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the east bund 2010 Honda Civic driven by a 65 year old Stacy N. Julian of El Dorado Springs, Missouri traveled off the south side of the roadway, ramped off a field entrance, became airborne, landed in a ditch, returned to the roadway again, and came to rest in a ditch.

Stacy N. Julian sustained serious injuries and was transported by Vernon County EMS to Freeman West Joplin.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240482808

Obituary - Nathan Charles Bland

Nathan Charles Bland, age 25, La Cygne, Kansas passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024. He was born on July 15, 1999 in Fort Scott, Kansas the son of Darron and Teri Hartford Bland. He worked in the construction industry. He was a talented artist and enjoyed gaming and fishing. 

He is survived by his mother, Teri Bland and Jerry Bearce, father, Darron Bland, and four brothers, Austin Bland, Daniel Bland, Darren Bland, and Jaden Gibbs.

Funeral service will be 11 am Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Nathan Bland Memorial to defray funeral costs. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.