School bus fire in rural Linn County Kansas

Thirty kids and three adults are safe after their school bus caught fire while returning from a field trip on Thursday.

The incident happened at around 2:50 p.m. on U.S. 69 near Prescott in southeastern Linn County. 

The Kansas State Highway Patrol reports the bus was heading south when a rear driver's side tire blew. The 44-year-old driver tried to "limp" the bus to a safe stopping location, but a fire started where the tire blew. The fire then consumed the school bus. All occupants were able to exit safely. No one was hurt.

Fort Scott USD 234 said the 8th graders were returning from a field trip in Kansas City when the incident happened. The bus is a total loss.

Obituary - Douglas Archer

Douglas Archer, 86, of Archie, MO, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024 at Baptist Homes of Adrian in Adrian, MO. 

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with the visitation beginning at 12:00 PM. Memorial contributions are suggested to Children's Mercy.

A complete obituary will be posted when it is available.

Obituary - Danny Joe Spaulding

A Celebration of Life Service for Danny Joe Spaulding of Rich Hill, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 19, 2024 with a Potluck to follow at Sweetwater Tabernacle Church, 1119 South 6th Street, Rich Hill, MO 64779. 

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Danny Joe Spaulding, age 67, of Rich Hill, Missouri passed away Friday, September 27, 2024 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born August 14, 1957 to Raymond Avery and Mary Josephine Woolf Spaulding in Chillicothe, Missouri and then living his school years in Stanberry, Missouri. Danny often spoke fondly of times he would spend with his maternal grandparents on their farm and also spending summers with his Uncle Jim Woolf.

When Danny was nine, his dad taught him chords to play on an old flat top guitar and “just let him loose.” this began Danny’s “life-long” journey and love for playing and singing. At Christmas, while in the 8th grade, he received his first electric guitar. About 17, he set his mind to hit the road to become a “professional musician” touring and spending most his life playing music all over the country. Danny eventually played lead guitar, pedal steel guitar, bass, drums and vocal. His love and passion for music was often shared along side his brother, Scotty Ray, both becoming members of the Academy of Country Music Association. Danny leaves behind many life-long musician friends that he met along the way.

Danny is survived by his wife, Terri “Lynn” Coonce Spaulding; a brother, Mick; his children, D.J., Dustin, Raeleen and Kaetlin; bonus children, Asa, Summer and Ashley; 29 grandchildren; and numerous nephews, nieces and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Scotty.

Butler JH Lady Bears Volleyball A and B Team Sweep Nevada

The Butler JH Lady Bears Volleyball A and B Team swept the Nevada JH Lady Tigers tonight at Butler. The Butler JH B team won the first set 25-21 and the second set 25-19. 

The Butler JH A Team won the first set 26-24 and the second set 25-22 to sweep Nevada. The lady bears will play next against the Warsaw Lady Wildcats on Thursday October 10th.

Haunted House in Butler Opens October 12th

 

Come out and support BHS Project Prom

Butler Project Prom is having a Frito Chili pie special at the homecoming football game Friday night (along with our standard hamburgers, cheeseburgers and hot dogs). 

Come out and support BHS Project Prom!

Obituary - Shirley L. Kormanec

Shirley L. Kormanec, age 88, of Belton, Missouri passed away peacefully at Beautiful Savior Home on October 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

An inurnment will take place at a late date at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri.

Shirley was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 24, 1936, the daughter of William Shupperd and Vera Jacobs. Shirley and Joseph David Kormanec joined in marriage on April 5, 1969, in San Francisco, California. Together, Shirley and Joseph shared 49 years and were blessed with seven children, Paul, Catherine, William, Joseph, Michael, Richard, and Linda. Shirley was a devoted mother and military wife. She loved cooking, baking, writing letters, and most of all being a grandma to all her grandchildren.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, William and Vera Shupperd; her loving husband, Joseph David Kormanec; son, Richard Rohrs; daughter, Linda Rohrs, and brother, James Mascitelli.

She is survived by her children, Paul Rohrs (Barbara), Catherine Rohrs (Ronald Laughlin), William Rohrs (Masami), Joseph Kormanec, Jr. (Angela), and Michael Kormanec; six grandchildren, Paul Rohrs, Sarah Rohrs, Caleb Kormanec, Grayson Kormanec, Alexis Kormanec, and Valissa Kormanec; and four great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association 8001 Conser Suite 240, Overland Park, KS 66204 or https://www.alz.org/kansascity

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Miami Lady Eagles win the 4th Annual Miami Invitational Tournament

We would like to congratulation to the Miami Lady Eagles Volleyball team on winning the 4th Annual Miami Invitational Tournament! They did not lose a set the entire day! Way to go Lady Eagles!