Athlete of the Week

 

We are so happy to announce the first athlete of the week for the 2025-2026 school year, senior, Kamden Fennewald from Butler. Kamden was nominated by head coach Heather Goldammer. Kamden is strong in the classroom as well as on the court. She currently has a 4.415 gpa and is ranked top of her class. She is the setter for the varsity volleyball team. Coach Goldammer stated “Kamden has one of the highest volleyball IQ of any player she has coached, and while the team has several standout attackers this season, they couldn’t do that without the quality setting of Kamden. She is a leader on and off the court and takes an active role in helping coach the underclassmen setters.” We asked Kamden who is someone you look up to when it comes to sports and she stated “my sister Taitlyn. She played the same sport as me and coached me in club volleyball. She is just someone I look up to.” We asked her what advice she has for younger athletes and she stated “that attitude plays a big role in your success. Staying positive helps you and really helps your team”. When asked what she feels like it takes to be a successful as an athlete she stated, “not letting yourself get down when you make a mistake, just not letting a mistake get to you.” It was a pleasure speaking with Kamden. The Lady Bears are currently 4-0. We wish them the best of luck this season!

Pictured left to right: Kellie Davidson, State Farm; Kamden Fennewald, daughter of Amber Greene and Bobby & Jenny Fennewald

Nicely done, kids!

From the Appleton City R-2 School District

Congratulations to Ms. Fayard's 1st Grade Class for winning the Best Classroom Attendance Award for the month of August!

Slim chance for rain in Bates county today

As for EAST KANSAS AND WEST MISSOURI, the greater chance for severe thunderstorms lies to our west today.
Late afternoon though, look for a few isolated to clustered thunderstorms around the I-35 corridor.
If any of these storms encounter pockets of instability, they could be strong.
By and large though, they will fade as the work their way east.
-Greg@660weather

Despite toasty temps, good turnout for Foster Days

 Great food, plenty of fun and a big shade tree is about all that is needed for a great day in Foster, Mo as the annual "Foster Day" is fully underway at the community building. 

Everyone is encouraged to stop by and enjoy the festivities!

Rockville under boil advisory until further notice

As water has been restored to the city of Rockville, there will now be a boil advisory in effect until further notice.

Updates will be posted as they become available.

Henry County Weekly Arrest and Incident Report

Dates: September 05, 2025 – September 11, 2025

Sheriff Aaron Brown reports the following arrests and incidents for the week:

• September 05, 2025 – Failure to Register as a Sex Offender:
  Lt. Kubilus conducted an investigation into a subject failing to register as a sex offender in the rural Clinton area. Michael Mangum, age 40, of Clinton was arrested for failing to register as a sex offender.
• September 06, 2025 – Driving While Suspended/Revoked:
  Deputy England conducted a traffic stop in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Alexis Griffith, age 22, of Arkansas, for driving while suspended/revoked.
• September 06, 2025 – Driving While Suspended/Revoked:
  Deputy England conducted a traffic stop in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Gabriel Richey, age 20, of Windsor, for driving while suspended/revoked.
• September 09, 2025 – Failure to Register as a Sex Offender:
  Captain Bilbruck and Detective Baker conducted a sex offender compliance check in the Calhoun area that resulted in the arrest of Mark Osborne, age 66, of Calhoun, on a 24-hour investigative hold for failing to register as a sex offender. Subsequently, a warrant was applied for and granted for Osborne’s residence, where additional evidence was seized. On the same day, the Henry County Prosecutor’s Office filed formal charges and issued a warrant for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Possession of Child Pornography.
• September 11, 2025 – Warrant:
  Deputy Stevens conducted a traffic stop in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Aiden Maley, age 21, of Windsor, on a Henry County failure-to-appear traffic warrant.

All individuals arrested are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The above arrests are allegations at this time.

For additional information or to provide tips, contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at (660) 885-5587.

Police pursuit last night ends near Butler

Last night around 8:30 pm there was a large police presence near mile marker 125 on I-49 near Butler as a police chase that originated in Barton county came to an end. According to witnesses the pursuit was terminated with no injuries and arrest information is pending at this time.

More details to be posted as they become available.

Archie police seeking help in locating missing person