Structure fire near Adrian

Fire crews from Adrian and Butler are in route to a structure and vehicle fire at 7487 NE CR 10793. 

Use caution if traveling in the area, more information to be released as it becomes available.


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Heritage Park dedicated on Saturday

The green space on the southwest corner of the of the Butler square was officially deemed as Heritage Park during a special ceremony during Huckster's Day. Speakers included the Bates County Historical Society, financial contributor Dr. Curtis Long, Mayor Jim Henry and others who worked to bring the park to fruition including the tedious work involved in restoring the murals that serve as some beautiful visual history. 

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Historic Butler Square Comes Alive with Celebration for Annual Huckster’s Day Festival

BUTLER, MO — Perfect autumn weather set the stage for a bustling, high-energy day at the historic Butler Square as community members gathered for the annual Huckster’s Day festival. Featuring a total of 81 local vendors and 4 food trucks, the event offered a vibrant mix of shopping, dining, family activities, and community honors.

The success of this year's festival was made possible through generous support from sponsors including Countywide Disposal, Gail's Graphics, Bates County Memorial Hospital, Comcast, Electric City Ink, Max Motors of Butler, DSWA, Osage Valley, and Steiner's Restaurant.     (Continued next page)

Inaugural 5K & Costume Contest

The day kicked off on a crisp, cool morning with the first annual Huckster’s Day 5K, sponsored by Hometown Health Hub. Runners and spectators alike turned out in great numbers to participate and cheer on the competitors.

Men's Division:

1st Place: Michael Murphy

2nd Place: Aiden Bettles

3rd Place: Casey Stump

Women's Division:

1st Place: Alley Moreland

2nd Place: Nattalee Essenpries

3rd Place: Kayle O'Rear

Following the race, Briar and Jessica Tiller took home top honors as winners of the Huckster's Day Costume Contest.

Heritage Park Dedication Ceremony

A highlight of the day was the formal dedication ceremony for "Heritage Park," located at the southeast corner of the historic Butler Square. The park project was organized and brought to life through the hard work of the Butler Historic Preservation Commission, creating a lasting space to honor the town's rich history.

Kidz Zone & Family Fun

Younger attendees enjoyed a packed Kidz Zone featuring a bouncy house and obstacle course provided by L&L Bounce House. Sales from Kidz Zone wristbands are being donated to three local children with ongoing medical needs.

Children also enjoyed coloring pages courtesy of Gail's Graphics and bubbles provided by Butler Walmart. A special thanks goes to the Butler Band Boosters and students who volunteered their time to assist in running the Kidz Zone.

Festivalgoers had the opportunity to capture memories with Retro Family Photos at Electric City Laundry, provided by WildFire Photography. Meanwhile, the Touch-A-Truck display entertained kids and adults alike, thanks to the Butler Police, Butler Fire Department, BCMH Ambulance, and Liberty Utilities.

Fall Dessert Baking Contest

Local bakers showcased their culinary talents in the Fall Dessert Baking Contest, featuring delicious seasonal entries:

Youth Division (Under 12): Evelyn Wehmeyer – Festive Apple Squares

Teen Division (13–17): Morgan Shae – Maple Cream Pie

Adult Division (18+): Mandy Brockman – Butter Pecan Cake with Caramel Apple Filling

Special thanks to Larry Hacker for auctioning off the winning desserts. All proceeds from the auction benefit the Butler Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund.

Live Entertainment & Baby Contest

Butler High School graduate Madison Kennedy provided live musical entertainment at the start of the festival, putting on an amazing performance that set a welcoming tone for the crowd.

The popular Baby Contest was judged by BHS Alumni, with awards presented in several age categories:

0–3 Month Girl: Burklee Beck (daughter of Haley Beck)

0–3 Month Boy: Vailor Brown (son of Emma DuBray & Brennen Brown)

4–6 Month Girl: Oakleigh Williams (daughter of Kaitlyn Wyatt)

4–6 Month Boy: Jasper Huckleberry Fleischer (son of Megan & Josh Fleischer)

7–9 Month Girl: Grace Mager (daughter of Sam Mager and Sydney Fry)

7–9 Month Boy: Jayce Coatney (son of Jonathon & Jaide Coatney)

10–12 Month Boy: Dean Ross (son of John & Kirsten Ross)

13–18 Month Girl: Mea Ewbank (daughter of Chana Erickson & Trevor Ewbank)

Grand Prize Winner: Grace Mager (daughter of Sam Mager and Sydney Fry, photo)

Community Thanks & Appreciation

The festival owed much of its smooth setup and operation to local municipal services and dedicated organizations. A huge shoutout goes to the City of Butler street crews, who worked tirelessly to ensure the square was spotless and looking great for the event. The Butler Police Department earned praise for securing the square with cones and barricades, keeping traffic organized and pedestrians safe throughout the day.

A huge thank you goes to Tavern Hall for generously loaning tables and chairs so families could sit down together and enjoy a meal from the food trucks and vendors.

Organizers extend sincere gratitude to the Huckster's Day committee and their families for donating their time and energy to bring the festival to life. Additional thanks go to On the Go Johns, Countywide Disposal, MidAmerica News & Review, and FM 92.1 for their support.

Contest prizes and gift card donations were generously contributed by:

Brew Haven, Blue Truck Cafe, Koehn Bakery, Branded Bloom, Heartland Hospice, Alley Tavern, Manager at Subway, Sonic, Udderly Nuts, Heifer Harrill's Creations, CStump Electrical, Body Beautiful, C&S Graphics, Meg's Mobile Laundry, WildFire Photography, Casey's, and Custom Creations at Harvest Hill.

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Hume High School basketball schedule

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Appleton City finishes undefeated earning top spot as 2026 WEMO Conference Champions

The Appleton City Bulldogs finish the season with a huge win over Liberal 82-28 to end the season undefeated and the 2026 WEMO Conference Champs. Congratulations!

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Weekly report from the Henry County Sheriff's Office

𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟'𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞

𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

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

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𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬:

Jason Stark, age 35, of Clinton, was arrested at the Henry County Sheriff's Office on two Henry County felony warrants for Child Abduction and Stealing a Motor Vehicle, along with a Clinton Police Department warrant for Failure to Provide Proof of Insurance.

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝:

Deputy Hinkle conducted a traffic stop in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Boaz Sundquist, age 26, of Windsor, for Driver's License Required.

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬:

Deputy Hysom conducted a warrant service in the Clinton area that resulted in the arrest of Veronica Flor, age 35, of Kansas City, on Henry County warrants for traffic offenses.

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭 – 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞:

Master Sergeant Logan and Deputy Saulters conducted a follow-up investigation in the Clinton area that resulted in the arrest of Shawn King, age 48, of Clinton, for Assault – 3rd Degree. King allegedly headbutted the victim during an altercation.

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝/𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝 – 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐫 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞:

Deputy Stevens conducted a traffic stop in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Joseph Sanders, age 68, of Windsor, for Driving While Suspended/Revoked – 2nd or 3rd Offense.

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐱 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫:

Captain Bilbruck and Sergeant Kubilus conducted a sex offender compliance check in the Calhoun area that resulted in the arrest of Dennis Dempsey, age 62, of Calhoun, for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Within 24 hours, Henry County Prosecuting Attorney Gray filed formal charges, and a felony warrant was issued for three counts of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭 – 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞:

Deputy Hinkle conducted a follow-up investigation in the Clinton area that resulted in the arrest of William Cain, age 29, of Windsor, for Assault – 2nd Degree. Cain allegedly struck the victim in the face multiple times with a closed fist.

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All individuals arrested or charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The above offenses are allegations at this time.

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

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Archie's top shots..

The Archie FFA Trapshooting Teams finished their Fall League on Wednesday. Archie A finished 5th in the league and Archie B ended 13th. Congratulations to Brecklen Marcks for being the 8th high individual for the league!

Thank you to our Senior Members Chase Kendrick and Carson Houchen for a great last season.


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Adrian's Harlee Newkirk enlists with U.S. Army

Harlee Newkirk, daughter of Matthew and Hannah Newkirk of Adrian has pledged to serve her country by joining the US Army

In her own words:

My journey with Army ROTC started when I came to Pittsburg State University and decided that I wanted to challenge myself, grow as a leader, and serve my country. Since joining ROTC, I have participated in physical training, leadership development, field training, and events with other cadets. As I progressed through the program, I worked toward meeting the requirements to become a contracted Cadet.

Contracting is an important step because it officially commits me to completing the ROTC program and working toward becoming an Army Officer. After completing my degree and ROTC requirements, I will commission as a Second Lieutenant and serve for a minimum of 8 years after graduating from Pitt. From there, I plan to serve in the Army National Guard while pursuing my career in exercise science and personal training. I am excited about the opportunities ahead and grateful for the people in ROTC who have helped me get to this point. ROTC has already taught me a lot about discipline, leadership, and commitment, and I look forward to continuing to grow throughout the rest of college and beyond. 

Thanks in advance your service, Harlee.

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