Subject runs, brief altercation and arrest by Vernon county deputies

   Saturday afternoon deputies attempted to make a traffic stop on an individual. Upon making the traffic stop the subject began to flee in a white car. Deputies were able to pursue the individual. After getting the car to stop, the subject and the deputies had a brief altercation. The subject was arrested and placed on a 24-hour investigative hold. Charges are being sent over to the Vernon county prosecuting attorney.

Two of the deputies involved in the pursuit received minor injuries due to the altercation. The subject also received minor injuries as well in which he refused medical treatment.

The subject involved is presumed Innocent until proven guilty in the court of law.

Courtesy Vernon County Sheriff's Office

Harrisonville students place in top five at video production festival

 

Congratulations to Harrisonville High School video production class, WCN, who placed top five at the Emagine Festival hosted by Olathe Northwest with this year’s Shop with a Cop promotional video in the short film category. With over 30 schools participating in the festival, this is an incredible achievement for our Wildcats!

Courtesy Harrisonville Schools

Miami Eagles Plate 24 Runs to Defeat Rich Hill Tigers

 On Friday, March 28th, the Rich Hill Tigers would continued their travels as they would make the trip to Miami to take on the Lady Eagles in the diamond. The Lady Eagles of Miami had their bats on fire for the contest, as they would tally a whopping 24 runs in the game.

The Rich Hill Lady Tigers were also able to plate double digit runs in the match-up, however the 24 runs by the talented Eagles group would prove to be too much for the Lady Tigers to overcome, and Miami would come out on top, improving their season record to 1-1.

The Eagles travel to Osceola on Wednesday to take on the Lady Indians. photo by Ashley Isaacson

By Cody Morris, Tailgate TV

Butler Lions Club Radio Auction this week

Have fun and help a GREAT local cause! The annual Butler Lions Club radio auction begins this evening and runs through Thursday, nightly 5 to 8 pm. Tune your radio to 92.1 FM and be ready to dial 660-679-3135 to bid on your bargains!

Thanks in advance for your support, all money raised stays local! 

Obituary - Joann L. Mitchell

Joann L. Mitchell, 83, of Cleveland, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025, at Louisburg Healthcare and Rehab Center, Louisburg, KS. Cremation with a family gathering at a later date. A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Courtesy Atkinson Funeral Home

Local Benefit Tournament Raises Money for Huff Family

Courtesy Cody Morris, Tailgate TV 

Earlier this month a Bates County Family suffered a devastating house fire, our community has continued to rally around the Huff family and attempted to blanket them in love over the past month while they face this tragic time. 

A group of local folks organized a Slow-pitch Softball Benefit Tournament to raise money for this family. This tournament raised right at $5,000, ALL of which was donated directly to the Huff family. 

The tournament was organized by Hunter Green, Alex Swatosh, Cody Morris, Derek Dunn, and Shawn Mayfield. Butler Sonic served as a sponsor for the tournament, donating funds for tournament expenses, and the Elks Lodge served food for donations that all went back to the Huff Family as well. 

The tournament saw 9 teams enter! The team led by Shawn Mayfield (Balls Deep) was victorious at the end of the day, while McGhee Septic came in 2nd. 

Adrian to test storm sirens this evening

The Adrian Fire Department will be testing the storm/tornado warning sirens this evening at 6:00 P.M.

Maintenance and repairs have been completed on (2) of the six sirens that we have, and a follow up test is needed to ensure that everything is back online and in good working order. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause, and we appreciate your patience with us as we work to resolve the matter.

Thank You,
Chief Dizney

Cooler week, rain and storms ahead