Monday, April 28, 2025
Correction: Butler Saddle Club Deadline May 15th
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Butler Saddle Club is looking for 2025 Queen and Princess
Candidates.
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Rodeo queen
requirements:
16-21 years old
Judged on 4
categories: horsemanship, ticket sales, personality, and appearance.
Required to ride a
horse
All candidates will
earn 10% of total ticket sales
Rodeo Princess
candidates requirements:
9-15 years old
Judged on 3
categories: personality, ticket sales, and appearance
All candidates will
earn 10% of ticket sales
Deadline to sign up
and a mandatory informative meeting is May 15 at 6:30 pm at the Butler Saddle Club arena. To sign up or for any questions please call Lacey Lee at
660-464-4732.
Butler Rodeo Dates
are June 20th , 21st and 22nd ! Rodeo Butler
Style!
Paul Dean Benham, age 80 of Pleasanton, Kansas
Paul Dean Benham, age 80, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025. Funeral service will be 11 am Thursday, May 1, 2025 at the Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will be in the Pleasanton Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Wednesday, April, 30, 2025 at the Pleasanton Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Pleasanton Old Timey Missionary Baptist Church. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
Paul is
survived by his wife Genie, a son, Ronald Benham and wife Lara, two daughters,
Paula Rothenberger, and Karesa Benham, a brother, Ralph Benham, a sister, Donna
Howerton, stepson, Marcus Lewis, and numerous grand, and great grandchildren.
Two Clinton Residents Perish in Head-on Crash on Benton County Bridge
Two Clinton residents were killed after their vehicles collided on the mile-long bridge outside Warsaw, sending one of their vehicles into Truman Lake.
The Missouri
State Highway Patrol says the crash occurred Friday evening, April 25, 2025, at
around 8:45 p.m. on the Mile Long Bridge that carries Route 7 over Truman Lake,
west of Warsaw. According to troopers, a vehicle driven by a 44-year-old woman
was in the southbound lane when she crossed into the path of a northbound SUV
driven by a 26-year-old man, striking it head-on. The collision sent the SUV
into the railing, and then off the bridge. The first vehicle’s driver was
pronounced dead at the scene. The Highway Patrol closed the bridge for several hours
on Saturday to allow recovery of the SUV from the water as well as its driver. Troopers
say both drivers were not wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash.
Sunday, April 27, 2025
New Casey's location opening soon in Butler, MO
92.1 News has been contacted by Casey's corporate management in Ankeny, Iowa. There have been many rumors circulating regarding the new facility and they would like to set the record straight in a 92.1 News exclusive interview.
From Kati Petru Casey’s corporate:
Casey’s is proud to be part of the Butler community and we are excited to open a new location at 1120 West Fort Scott St. on April 30 to better serve this area with an updated guest experience and our full Casey’s offering.
With the addition of the new store, we have made the decision to close the stores located at 201 N. Orange St. and 109 W. Fort Scott St.
Our team members at these locations are transitioning to the new location or other stores in the area to continue working with Casey’s.
We appreciate the communities support and look forward to continuing to serve our Butler guests and neighbor.
Friday, April 25, 2025
Butler Man Accused Of Rape Pleads Not Guilty On Wednesday
According to a complaint filed by Bates County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Cody L. Johnson, on or about Sunday, April 20, 2025, Rowdy Kane Summerlin 41, of Butler allegedly forced sexual intercourse with a victim who had been intoxicated and incapable of consent.
According to
the court docket, an arrest warrant was served to Summerlin on Tuesday, April
22, 2025. Summerlin, who is represented by Special Public Defender Stephen
Chase Higinbotham Jr. entered a plea of not guilty on Wednesday, April 23,
2025, in the Bates County Circuit Court before Judge Julie Highley.
As of
Wednesday, Summerlin remained behind bars on a $50,000 bond with a charge of
1st Degree Rape as a motion of discovery has been filed.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Butler Saddle Club Rodeo Queen and Princess Candidates Wanted
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Butler Saddle Club is looking for 2025 Queen and Princess
Candidates.
|
Rodeo queen
requirements:
16-21 years old
Judged on 4
categories: horsemanship, ticket sales, personality, and appearance.
Required to ride a
horse
All candidates will
earn 10% of total ticket sales
Rodeo Princess
candidates requirements:
9-15 years old
Judged on 3
categories: personality, ticket sales, and appearance
All candidates will
earn 10% of ticket sales
Deadline to sign up
and a mandatory informative meeting is May 14 at 6:30 pm at the Butler Saddle Club Arena. To sign up or for any questions please call Lacey Lee at
660-464-4732.
Butler Rodeo Dates
are June 20th , 21st and 22nd ! Rodeo Butler
Style!
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Bates County Cattlemen May 3rd May Beef Month
The Bates County Cattlemen will be on location May 3rd during the City Wide Garage Sale serving Free Hamburgers, Chips and a Drink to celebrate Beef Month . The Cattlemen will serve between 11 am until the food is gone. Stop by for a free burger . It’s Cub Cadet Day at Family Center, stop by to see demonstrations of various Cub Cadet Mowers. Free Will donations will be appreciated. All donations will be distributed back into the community . Bates County Cattlemen on location Saturday May 3rd 11 am, Family Center Parking lot…. May is Beef month
Domestic Assault Arrest In Cass County
When deputies arrived, the suspect wouldn’t answer the front door of the home.
As a result, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Response Team was activated, and served a search warrant.
The TRT breached the front door and the suspect was taken into custody without incident.
He’s been identified as 43-year-old Ronald Tallen of Pleasant Hill.
Tallen is charged with 2nd-Degree Domestic Assault, which is a Class D Felony.
He’s currently at the Cass County Jail with a $25,000 cash-only bond.
This operation required the closure of 58 Hwy for a short time.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Butler Saddle Club Rodeo June 20th -22nd 2025
The Butler Saddle Club is a non-profit organization located in Butler, Missouri. 2024 marks our 72nd Annual Butler Saddle Club Rodeo! We are passionate about actively promoting the sport of rodeo and blessed to have the honor of giving back to our community thanks to the hard work of many, our amazing sponsors, contestants, and attendees! Thank You!!
BSC hosts a triple sanctioned rodeo featuring contestants from the ACRA, MRCA & URA circuits. Mutton Busting starts at 7pm and we kick off the Rodeo on Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 8:00 pm!
See you at the Rodeo!
Clifford Lee Bishop, 99, of Harrisonville
Clifford Lee Bishop, 99, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away April 20, 2025 at Golden Years in Harrisonville. A visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Saturday, April 26, 2025 at the Drexel Christian Church, 211 East Pine Street, Drexel, Missouri. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 pm Saturday, also at the church. Burial will take place in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel. Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400). Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Clifford was born November 16, 1925 in West Boone township, near Drexel, MO, to Walter and Norma (Dawson) Bishop. On May 25, 1946, he married Anna Marie Bartles and they made their home in Main City where they lived most of their married life. Clifford & Annie raised their family on the Bishop family dairy farm, and he milked cows until he retired in 1988. Clifford was a CB enthusiast and was known by many by his handle Bulldog. He also enjoyed being in a bowling league, loved all kinds of animals, especially Boston Terriers, loved spending time with his grandkids, and taking them for rides in the back of his truck, on his three wheeler, and later on his four wheeler. His love for ice cream was unmatched! But Clifford loved people even more and always had time to visit. When Clifford was 40, he gave his life to Jesus, and he really was a changed man. He loved singing the old hymns, listening to country gospel music, and playing his harmonica. He was a faithful member of the Drexel Christian Church for about 40 years.
Preceding Clifford in death were his parents, brother
Wayne Bishop, sister-in-law Mary Lou Bishop, wife Anna Bishop, son Dale Lee
Bishop, son-in-law Don Martinette, and great grandson Zachary Schrock.
Butler Masonic Lodge Garage Sale ( 2-day)
The Butler City-Wide Garage Sale date is set for Saturday, May 3rd in Butler.
Just one of the many sales going on in the community will be held at the Butler Masonic Lodge on North Orange Street.
This two-day sale will start early and stay open until
the crowd dies down.
Tons of merchandise must go.
Stop by the Butler Masonic Lodge for this Garage Sales
on the list of places to stop to shop.
That’s the Butler Masonic Lodge City-Wide Garage Sale
May 2nd and 3rd.
Derailed Commodity Mother's Day Sale
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Derailed Commodity of Butler celebrates Mother’s Day with
this special deal … Save up to 30% off the suggested retail price on
furniture for living room, bedroom,or kitchen, and save 20% off area rugs!
This offer applies from May 5th through May 10th. Derailed Commodity
Furniture and Flooring Happy Mother’s Day Sale. 1-49 and West 52 Outer Road.
See them on Facebook or visit them Monday through Friday 8:30 till 6:00 and
Saturday until 4:00. Accepting financing and major credit cards. Installation
available. 
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John O. Hough, age 96 of Rich Hill
John O. Hough, age 96 of Rich Hill, MO passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services are pending and will be announced at a later date by the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel.
Vernon County Pursuit And Arrests
On Monday, April 21st, the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the Bourbon County sheriff's office regarding a high-speed pursuit. The pursuit came into Vernon County where Vernon County deputies were able to pick up the vehicle and pursue the subject until the pursuit ended in flood water. Three subjects then fled the vehicle on foot. Vernon County Deputies took two people into custody while the third subject was able to elude the deputies. The vehicle was determined to be stolen, and multiple narcotics and drug paraphernalia were recovered from the stolen vehicle. The Nevada Police Department also assisted in this incident.
