A special thanks due

A special thank you to our local citizens, Russell and Nora Bowman, who joined Harrisonville VIPS in placing flags around the Harrisonville Square in honor of Memorial Day. Your willingness to serve and help recognize the sacrifices of our nation’s heroes reflects the true spirit of our community.

We especially want to recognize young Nora, who shared with VIPS the symbolism behind the flag presentation and reminded us all of the meaning and respect carried in this tradition.

Harrisonville VIPS (Volunteers in Police Service) is a dedicated group of community volunteers who assist the Harrisonville Police Department through service projects, community support, and public safety efforts throughout the year.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this Memorial Day tribute possible.

Courtesy Harrisonville Police Department

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From Bates County Clerk, Jami Page: August 2026 Primary Election information

Notice of Primary Election

Notice is hereby given that a primary election will be held at the regular polling places in each precinct of Bates County, Missouri and that the polls will be open between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in August 2026, being the 4th day of August 2026, for the purpose of nominating candidates for state, district, county and township offices, to be voted for at the general election to be held on the 3rd day of November 2026. That the hereinafter mentioned list contains the name and post office address of each candidate and the party or principle that he/she represents. Candidate names for political party committeemen and committeewomen, while appearing in this publication, may not appear on the ballot per 115.613(4) RSMo.

Republican Candidates for Nomination

For State Auditor

Scott Fitzpatrick, 118 Skyline Dr, Cassville, MO 65625

Gerald (Jerry) Wistrand Jr, 809 S Harding St, Oak Grove, MO 64075

For U.S. Representative

Mark Alford, 21 Bison Falls Circle, Lake Winnebago, MO 64034

Heather Shelton, 406 Airway Cr, Belton, MO 64012

Scott Vincent Vera, 323 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd, Apt 3D, Kansas City, MO 64112

For State Representative

District 62

Sherri Gallick, 630 Saint James Court, Belton, MO 64012

District 125

Dane Diehl, 3700 SE County Road 7305, Butler, MO 64730

For Associate Circuit Judge

Julie Highley

For Prosecuting Attorney

Cody Lee Johnson

For Circuit Clerk

Shelli White

For Presiding Commissioner

Christopher M. Gach, 2799 NW State Rt AA, Adrian, MO 64720

Jim Wheatley, 1028 NW County Road 501, Butler, MO 64730

For County Clerk

Jami Page, 2097 NE County Road 2504, Butler, MO 64730

For Recorder of Deeds

Danyelle Baker, 1028 NW County Road 501, Butler, MO 64730

For Grand River Township Republican Committeeman

David Hubbard, 3994 NE County Road 15504, Adrian, MO 64720

For Grand River Township Republican Committeewoman

Connie Pruden, 15119 NE County Road 7743, Adrian, MO 64720

For Mound Township Republican Committeeman

Chad Anderson, 685 NE Bus 49 Loop, Butler, MO 64730

For Charlotte Township Republican Committeeman

Allen Dale Newkirk, 7629 NW County Road 1002, Butler, MO 64730

For Charlotte Township Republican Committeewoman

Patricia K. Newkirk, 7629 NW County Road 1002, Butler, MO 64730

For Deer Creek Township Republican Committeeman

Tyler Bohannon, 12214 NW County Road 2341, Adrian, MO 64720

For Deer Creek Township Republican Committeewoman

Shelly K. Harrison, 2176 NW State Route AA, Adrian, MO 64720

For Summit Township Republican Committeeman

Jessie Porter, 3703 NE State Route H, Butler, MO 64730

For Summit Township Republican Committeewoman

Theresa Bettels, 5177 NE State Route H, Butler, MO 64730

For Walnut Township Republican Committeeman

Don Trelease, 12840 SW County Road 5508, Hume, MO 64752

For Walnut Township Republican Committeewoman

Marleah Trelease, 12840 SW County Road 5508, Hume, MO 64752

For East Boone Township Republican Committeeman

Justin Corbin, 14000 NW County Road 7501, Adrian, MO 64720

For Howard Township Republican Committeeman

Donald Rice, 9502 SW 4th St, Hume, MO 64752

For Howard Township Republican Committeewoman

Ruth Rice, 9502 SW 4th St, Hume, MO 64752

For Mt. Pleasant Township Republican Committeewoman

Jami Page, 2097 NE County Road 2504, Butler, MO 64730

Democratic Candidates for Nomination

For State Auditor

Quentin Wilson, 1503 Greening Lane, Kirkwood, MO 63122

Gregory Upchurch, 529 Caulks Hill Rd, St. Charles, MO 63304

For U.S. Representative

Jordan Herrera, 911 Main St, Unit 2312, Kansas City, MO 64105

Wayne Russell, 1200 W Colchester Rd, Columbia, MO 65202

Hartzell Gray III, 3205 SW Damon Ln, Lees Summit, MO 64082-4175

G Rick, 1380 E 515 Rd, Morrisville, MO 65710

Jeanette Cass, 3756 Cass Rd, Niangua, MO 65713

Ashleigh Rogers, 4333 Holly St, Kansas City, MO 64111

Randy Miller, 11005 S Gibson Rd, Lone Jack, MO 64070

For State Representative

District 62

Liz Davenport, 6510 E 211th St, Belton, MO 64012

District 125

Lynda C Jones, 1101 N Sprint St, Apt 1A, Nevada, MO 64772

For Presiding Commissioner

Mary DuBray, 401 E Atkison Ave, Butler, MO 64730

For Mt. Pleasant Township Democratic Committeeman

Don Malan, 4413 NE County Road 1003, Butler, MO 64730

For Mt. Pleasant Township Democratic Committeewoman

Diana Rich, 4413 NE County Road 1003, Butler, MO 64730

For Deer Creek Township Democratic Committeewoman

Cynthia L. Kendrick, 124 E 7th, Adrian, MO 64720

For Grand River Township Democratic Committeeman

Mike Gardner, 3642 NE County Road 14004, Adrian, MO 64720

For Grand River Township Democratic Committeewoman

Terri Gardner, 3642 NE County Road 14004, Adrian, MO 64720

For Summit Township Democratic Committeeman

Jim Platt, 200 NE County Road 4003, Butler, MO 64730

For Summit Township Democratic Committeewoman

Carol Platt, 200 NE County Road 4003, Butler, MO 64730

For Homer Township Democratic Committeeman

Donald Cole, 1434 NW County Road 9001, Butler, MO 64730

For Homer Township Democratic Committeewoman

Debra Cole, 1434 NW County Road 9001, Butler, MO 64730

For Howard Township Democratic Committeeman

Jeremie Platt, 8255 SW County Road 6007, Rich Hill, MO 64779

For Howard Township Democratic Committeewoman

Natalea Platt, 8255 SW County Road 6007, Rich Hill, MO 64779

Libertarian Candidates for Nomination

For U.S. Senator

W.C. Young, 8300 E 88th Terr, Apt 1003, Kansas City, MO 64138

For Governor

Bill Slantz, 1620 Congress Way, St. Charles, MO 63303

For Lieutenant Governor

Ken Iverson, 17 Auvergne Dr Lake, St. Louis, MO 63367

For Secretary of State

Carl Herman Freese, 1983 Freese Ln, Foristell, MO 63348

For State Treasurer

John A. Hartwig, Jr, 7707 Davis Dr, Clayton, MO 63105-2615

For Attorney General

Ryan L. Munro, 14724 Appalachian Trail, Chesterfield, MO 63017

For U.S. Representative

Thomas Holbrook, 711 Cedar Dr, Apt A. Warrensburg, MO 64093

The polling places for said election will be as follows:

Adrian Precinct: Adrian Optimist Building, 11092 NW County Road 41, Adrian, MO 64720

Amoret/Amsterdam Precinct: Amsterdam Community Building, 8524 NW State Rt Y, Amsterdam, MO 64723

Ballard Precinct: Ballard School (Ag Building), 10247 NE State Rt 18, Butler, MO 64730

Butler Precinct: Butler High School Gymnasium, 420 S Fulton, Butler, MO 64730

Drexel Precinct: Drexel Community Center, 410 E Bates, Drexel, MO 64742

Hudson/Rockville Precinct: Hudson School, 15012 NE State Route 52, Appleton City, MO 64724

Hume Precinct: Hume Legion Hall, 9355 SW 1st, Hume, MO 64752

Rich Hill Precinct: Rich Hill 4th of July Building, 501 E Park, Rich Hill, MO 64779

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Obituary - Sharon Kay Pritchett

We are celebrating the wonderful life of Sharon Kay Pritchett. Born on March 29,1945, in Fort Scott, Kansas, and raised in Bronaugh, Missouri, preceded in death by her parents, George Saatoff and Nancy Garrett, and her son, Ricky Pritchett. Sharon grew up surrounded by family and love. She is survived by her brother, Albert Saathoff.

Sharon’s life was marked by love, dedication, and meaningful milestones — including her marriage to Cecil Pritchett on May 2, 1961, and her role as a devoted mother to Ricky Pritchett, David Pritchett, Kathy Scott, and Rex Pritchett. She was a proud grandmother to Eric DeWolf, Jennifer (Brian) Heneger, and Amber Pritchett, and a loving great-grandmother to Leila, Evie, Nina, Ary, AJ, and Nori Hussaini and Quentin DeWolf, as well as to(William) and (Teagan) Henegar. Sharon also shared 30 meaningful years with Charles Addleman, a companion who brought warmth and companionship to her life.

Sharon built a long and meaningful career at Hallmark, where she retired after 38 years of dedicated service. Her retirement was well earned and joyfully embraced, marking a beautiful chapter in a life filled with hard work, family, and quiet strength.

Sharon was born the daughter of the summer night and lived to travel, taking summer vacations to many interesting places. Her favorite destination was Las Vegas, but her first — and most exotic — adventure came at age 16. With a fearless spirit and a teenager’s determination, she slipped out of her parents’ house, took money from her savings, and bought a bus ticket to Fort Knox, Kentucky. Fort Knox was never the same after that beautiful 16-year-old stepped off the bus. Her daring adventures and love for exploration inspired everyone who knew her. Even in her final moments, Sharon’s spirit remained unshakably her own. When the doctor asked her to respond by holding up her thumb, she raised her middle finger instead — a final, unforgettable reminder of her humor, grit, and fire. 

There are no services scheduled at this time.

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Obituary - Herman Frey Jr.

Herman Alfred Frey Jr.'s wishes were to be cremated and remembered with fond memories. There are no public services scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel and Crematory (660-679-6555) Butler, Missouri. Online condolences www.showengerdtchapel.com.

Herman Alfred Frey Jr., age 62 of Sugar Creek, Missouri died Saturday, May 9, 2026 at his home. He was born December 17, 1963 to Herman Alfred Frey Sr. and Lorene Ethel Stradford Frey in Columbia, Missouri.

Herman is survived by one daughter, Stacey Douty and husband Trey of Butler, Missouri; two grandchildren, D.J. and Avery; and significant other, Robin Darby of Sugar Creek, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents.

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Obituary - Gary Anderson

Funeral services for Gary Anderson of Butler, Missouri will be 2 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler. Visitation from 3 - 5 p.m. Saturday, May 30 at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Gary Don Anderson, age 83 of Butler, Missouri died Thursday, May 21, 2026 at his daughter’s home surrounded by family. He was born July 5, 1942 to Donald Jule and Helen Dorothy Manns Anderson in Alton, Illinois.

Gary is survived by his six children, Larry Anderson and wife Karla of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Richard Anderson and wife Margaret of Edwardsville, Illinois, Michael Anderson and wife Debi of Butler, Missouri, Ann Slayton and husband Bob of St. Louis, Missouri, Matthew Anderson of Maryville, Illinois and Layne Anderson of Butler, Missouri; and 11 grandchildren. Gary was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Annette (11-15-2025).

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Rain in the forecast the next few days

Here's the situation: A shortwave disturbance is rippling up over the area from the southwest. This began with cloud cover moving in last night, and will keep scattered showers in the forecast the next several days as the disturbance moves over the area and then out. Here's current radar with some light scattered showers, and I think these will slowly increase to scattered showers & thunderstorms this afternoon when instability is the greatest. Severe weather isn't in the cards with this round but a few rumbles of thunder etc. here and there shouldn't surprise you. The greatest chances of widespread rainfall are Friday daytime, and Saturday daytime. I think showers will move on out Sunday afternoon. Upper-level ridging moves in behind this disturbance, making next week look warm and dry again to start. -Greg@660weather


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Archie PD seeks public assistance

If you were at Hodges Park Tuesday night between 10:30 PM and 10:55 PM, or if you recognize these vehicles, please contact the Archie Police Department at 816-430-5242. We would like to speak with you regarding items that were left behind. Thank You.

Courtesy Archie Police Department

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Search for missing person in Bates county ends tragically

On May 25th at approximately 9:50 pm Bates County Dispatch received a call in reference to potential shots fired in the area of southeast of Rich Hill. Shortly after the initial call a second call came in stating there was a fire in the middle of a field where no one had authorization to be. Rich Hill Fire and Deputies were dispatched to the area and met with the original reporting person and located a vehicle on fire in the field.

The fire was extinguished, and an investigation was initiated to determine who drove the vehicle to that location and set it on fire. The owner of the vehicle was identified and contact was made with the registered owner's wife at their residence in Rich Hill. She stated he wasn't home and she did not know where he could be and was unaware of how the Jeep got to its destination.

In the early hours the next day, a missing person report was made and the male subject was entered into MULES. At daylight deputies with the Bates County Sheriff’s Office began to search the very large area for any signs of the registered owner. While a search was being conducted on the property, Detectives began working with the family and gaining information about the registered owner. A search of the immediate approximately 500 acres did not reveal any signs of the owner. The Sheriff’s Office newly formed water rescue team patrolled 7 miles of the Marais Des Cygnes River that ran adjacent to the property in question. Additional information was developed throughout the investigation and the fact that the male subject didn’t return home or have any contact with known associates, the decision was made to widen the search area and again return on the 27th.

At approximately 8am on May 27th, all available Deputy and Sheriff’s Posse Members assembled at the Sheriff’s Office warehouse. Approximately 28 individuals responded to the area to begin a slow methodical search of the approximate 1400 acres identified to be searched.

Deputies with the Mounted Patrol Unit teamed up with members of the Sheriff’s Posse Horses (personally owned) to search on horseback. The Posse Members also teamed up with Sheriff’s Deputies to search with UTVs and ATVs. The Sheriff’s Posse provided their newly purchased Search and Rescue UTV to assist. The Sheriff’s Office Drone Unit along with a highly trained drone operator with the Sheriff’s Posse utilized the drones (Posse member’s personal drone) to help search the large area.

At approximately 10:15 am search teams located what they thought was a person in a remote area of the search area. The Drones were directed to the location to confirm that it was a person and to identify any dangers in the area before they approached. The drones confirmed that the male was deceased and the search and rescue became a recovery operation. Members of the Bates County Coroner’s Office were called to the scene to begin a joint death investigation. There is no known threat or danger to the general public and it appears that this was a self-inflicted death.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the victim. This is not the outcome we hoped for but we are able to give the family some answers and bring their loved one home.” said Sheriff Anderson. “I want to say Thank You to the property owners and neighbors who worked with us in this search. I want to say a big Thank You to the men and women of the Volunteer Sheriff’s Posse for their assistance and using their own equipment to help supplement us when we need additional resources. A search of an area this size could not have been done by law enforcement as quickly or efficiently without the addition help from volunteers”

According to the International Association of Police Chief’s website “More than ever, volunteerism in the law enforcement arena has become a need and not a luxury. The financial return on investment of a volunteer program can be substantial, amounting to hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of value added to the agency each year.” This community is blessed to have people volunteer with the Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Service like the Fire Departments.

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