Mini go-Kart Racers meeting tonight at 7:30 at the Bears Field House.‏

 Anyone one wanting to race in the mini go-kart race on June 22^nd for the bear backers that there will be a Racers meeting tonight at 7:30 at the Bears Field House. We will be taking entry forms and answer questions.

Weather Update: Possible Storms This Afternoon For Bates County

It Feels like the movie Groundhog Day where things just keep repeating over and over. Today will start a lot like yesterday...showers and thunderstorms moving in this morning. We may see a little redevelopment this afternoon or evening, but storms are not expected to be severe. We'll then dry out for the remainder of the work week before we see a return of storms for the weekend. Yep, we said it. Rain this weekend. If you don't like the forecast, remember, we're in the business of prediction, not production.

Weather Update: Slight Risk For Severe Weather This Evening

While scattered showers and thunderstorms have prevented much in the way of a warmup today, skies have slowly cleared over portions of northern Kansas and northwestern Missouri this afternoon ahead of a cold front moving in from the northwest. A few scattered thunderstorms may redevelop along this boundary late this afternoon and early this evening. While widespread severe weather is not expected, a few stronger storms capable of hail and gusty winds will be possible. Additional thunderstorms may be possible over western Kansas this evening, and this activity may track across southern Kansas and northern Oklahoma overnight.

Osage Valley Update

We are currently experiencing an outage on our Gaines substation east of Clinton. Crews are working on the problem. No details yet on what the problem is or how long it will be. I Will give you an up date as soon as I have more information.

From The Butler Highschool

The Butler High School Grade Cards are ready to be picked up in the office.  Hours are 7:30 – 3:30.

Obituary - Ruth Ann Fritts

Memorial services for Ruthie Fritts will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Ron Dunlap officiating. Visitation will be prior to services from 1-2 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Contributions to City Union Mission.

Ruth Ann “Ruthie” Fritts, age 83 of Stilwell, Kansas died Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at St. Luke’s South in Overland Park, Kansas. She was born April 13, 1930 to Raymond Lawrence and Eva Mae Flower Stipp in Fairbury, Nebraska.

Ruthie is survived by her husband, Kenneth Fritts of Stilwell, Kansas; one son, Monte Fritts of Kansas City, Kansas; one daughter, Shelli Ricci and husband Carlos of Apple Valley, Minnesota; one sister, Marge Fritts of Butler, Missouri; and four grandchildren, DeAnna Ricci, Nic Ricci, Cristi Ricci and Tony Ricci. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Rich Hill's 4th of July Carnival Information

Fun Time Shows will be mailing us pre-sale wristbands this week. Pre-sale wristbands will be $17 and available at Security Bank and Food Fair. We hope to have them ready next week. If you have a young child under 4 please wait until the carnival is in town to see if there are enough rides to justify buying a wristband. We will know more information about what rides they will bring in the upcoming weeks. Wristbands are good each night from 7-11. Wristbands will be $20 each starting July 3rd at the carnival ticket booth.

Street Closed In Butler

The Butler Water Department has Broadway Street at Ft. Scott street blocked why they make uknown repairs. We are unsure of how long this will be blocked. Please find a different route around this if traveling in this area.

Job Opening In Available in Butler