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Josh Urbanowitz completes Chamber Management Academy

 

Butler, MO —August 8, 2025 Josh Urbanowitz, Treasurer at the Butler Chamber, recently completed the Chamber Management Academy, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Missouri (CCEMO) in Jefferson City.

The two-day professional development program, held August 7–8, 2025, brought together chamber professionals from across Missouri to explore key areas of chamber leadership, including nonprofit operations, membership development, marketing, and event execution.

“This experience was outside my normal networking circle which lead me to taking back great ideas to my business, chamber, and community” said Urbanowitz.

The Chamber Management Academy is designed for individuals working in chamber organizations of all sizes and experience levels. It provides a comprehensive overview of the work chambers do to support local businesses and foster economic growth in their communities.

About the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Missouri (CCEMO):

CCEMO is dedicated to supporting and advancing Missouri’s chamber professionals through education, training, and networking opportunities. Learn more at www.ccemo.org.

Live video weather coverage

 

Possible severe weather headed our way

PLENTY OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNINGS on both sides of the State line at 6:23PM.

I will continue to monitor.

These storms are featuring some strong wind gusts, but more than anything the threat continues to be 0.5 to 1 inch hail.

 
Not everybody will see a thunderstorm, and I expect more small clusters to crop up through the evening.
I will livestream if warned areas become more numerous or widespread.

-Greg@660weather

Multiple agencies make meth bust in Nevada

 On August 9th, 2025 at approximately 20:18 hrs. Deputies from Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with Nevada Police Department,and assistance from Lamar police department. Executed a Search warrant in Nevada, Vernon County, MO.

During the operation, law enforcement discovered numerous items indicative of illegal activity, including several baggies, scales, pill bottles, glass pipes, and suspected methamphetamine weighing approximately 33.03 grams.

The operation highlights the ongoing commitment of the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office and the Nevada Police Department to combat crime in our community. One male suspect was apprehended during the search and is currently held under an investigative hold pending formal charges.

“We appreciate the collaborative efforts of all law enforcement agencies involved, during this operation” said Vernon County Sheriff Mike Buehler.

Obituary - Kimberly Adams Morris

Kimberly Adams Morris age 60 of Raymore, Missouri departed this life Saturday, August 9, 2025 at her home in Raymore, Missouri.

A celebration of life visitation will be held 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Funeral service will be held through Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Funeral service details will be posted once that information becomes available. 

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society and send in care to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

A complete obituary will be posted once that information becomes available.

Obituary - Ruby F. Kagarice

Ruby Fern Kagarice, 91, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 at her home in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, with a visitation beginning at 12:30 PM. Burial to follow in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions or flowers may be sent in care of the Funeral Home.

Ruby was born on March 24, 1934, in Belton, MO, a daughter of William B. and Elsie Ola (Frazee) Nelson. She spent her early years in the Belton area and had lived in Harrisonville for over seventy-five years. Ruby was a 1953 graduate of Harrisonville High School.

Ruby was united in marriage to Donald Lee Kagarice on June 23, 1953, in Harrisonville. She was baptized at an early age in a Christian Church and later baptized in the Baptist Church. Ruby had a few jobs in Harrisonville, but was mostly a homemaker, staying at home and taking care of her family.

Riby was preceded in death by her husband, Don, on July 23, 1991; her parents; an infant brother; and two half-sisters, Juanita and Georgia. Ruby is survived by her son, Steve Kagarice, of Harrisonville; her daughter, Shana Cowan, of Harrisonville; four grandchildren: Skyla (Matt) Wray, Ricky (Jaimee) Cowan, Janelle Cowan, and Brian (Malissa) Kagarice; ten great-grandchildren: Colby, Tanner, Kelcey, Ashton, Maycee, Lilley, Gavin, Jackson, Avery, and Kennedy; and two great-great-grandchildren, Camden and Cayson.

Heavy rains expected over the next 24 hours, Miami County under Flood Watch

 Miami County will be under a Flood WATCH beginning August 10th at 1:00am until August 11th at 7:00am.

Flash flooding is expected due to excessive raining and runoff.

Turn Around. Don’t Drown.