Saturday, April 18, 2026

Appleton City Senior Spotlight, David Connor


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Bears earn Outstanding rating at Ensemble Festival


We are thrilled to share that the Butler Wind Ensemble (Grades 8-12) earned an outstanding (Silver) rating at the District 7 Large Ensemble Festival held at Southwest Baptist University last week. Their performance was truly phenomenal, and we are so proud of their hard work and dedication. Bravo Bears!

Courtesy Butler High School


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Blackhawks bring home silver and gold


Congratulations to the Pride of Adrian Concert Band

On Friday, the Adrian Concert Band performed at Bolivar and did amazing as they received a GOLD Exemplary rating in Sightreading along with a SILVER Outstanding rating overall!
Courtesy Blackhawks Instrumental Department




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Weekly report from the Henry County Sheriff's Office

𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟’𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞
𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
Sheriff Aaron N. Brown reports the following arrests and incidents for the week:
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• 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:
Deputy Hysom conducted a warrant service in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Ethan Carpenter, age 24, of Windsor, on a Henry County warrant for failure to appear on a shoplifting charge.
• 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:
Deputy England conducted a traffic stop in the Clinton area that resulted in the arrest of Robert Smith, age 44, of Clinton, on a Henry County felony warrant for a parole violation.
• 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝/𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝:
Deputy Hysom conducted a traffic stop in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Richard McComb, age 59, of Windsor, for driving while suspended/revoked.
• 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:
Deputy Hysom conducted a warrant service in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Lana Wright, age 35, of Windsor, on a Henry County warrant for failure to appear on a registration violation.
• 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:
Deputy Hysom conducted a warrant service in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Stephen McMullen, age 38, of Windsor, on several Johnson County warrants for traffic offenses.
• 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝/𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝:
Sergeant Richardson conducted a traffic stop in the rural Clinton area that resulted in the arrest of Michael Williams, age 78, of Lone Jack, for driving while suspended/revoked (1st offense).
• 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:
Sheriff Brown and Lt. Kubilus conducted a traffic stop in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of James Horn, age 81, of Green Ridge, on a Johnson County warrants for traffic offense.
• 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝:
Deputy Harms conducted a follow-up investigation in the Windsor area that resulted in the arrest of Cheryl Crain, age 43, of Windsor, for driving while intoxicated.
• 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭:
Sergeant Richardson arrested Andrew Carter, age 42, of Independence, at the courthouse on two Henry County felony warrants for tampering with a motor vehicle.
• 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝:
Captain Bilbruck and Detective Baker conducted a traffic stop in the Deepwater area that resulted in the arrest of David Heuer, age 41, of Deepwater, for driving while revoked, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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All individuals arrested are presumed 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.


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Water rescue near Butler ends safely


Earlier today the Butler fire department, Bates county sheriff's office and other first responders were called to I-49 highway near mile marker 127 on a report of a vehicle had gone into the floodwaters. Fortunately, the occupants were brought to safety in short order with only minor injuries reported. 

Following yesterday's storms, flooding is an issue around the area-  turn around, don't drown!


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Friday, April 17, 2026

Important weather update


This is a very important update: Please share to spread the word.
Eastern KS and Western MO are now in a Moderate Risk (4 out of 5) for this afternoon and evening.
Here's what we now anticipate:
Numerous severe thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into tonight.
Initially this may be accompanied by a risk for large to giant hail and a few strong tornadoes - though for much of our area, the threat is more VERY strong damaging winds than tornados.
Later in the evening, severe wind gusts of 60 to 90 mph become the most prominent hazard.
I will be livestreaming when warnings become imminent for eastern KS and western MO.

Greg@660 Weather


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Butler schools dismissing at 1:30

Butler schools will be dismissing at 1:30 pm today. Band students will be back at the school prior to busses leaving.


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Bates county admin offices closing at 1:30 today

Due to the threat of incoming weather, the Bates County Administration offices will be closing at 1:30 pm today.


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