Friday, April 18, 2025
Cass County Sex Offender Sweep
Four
Arrested in Cass County Sex Offender Sweep
On
Thursday, April 17th, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, as part of the Western
Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (WMICAC), conducted
Operation 2 Highway.
Operation
2 Highway was a multi-jurisdictional effort to verify the accuracy of all
information provided by registered sex offenders in Cass County and to ensure
they’re in full compliance as stated by State and Federal law, as well as
following their
conditions
of Probation Parole and Federal Probation.
During
this operation, local, state and federal law enforcement agencies set out to
check on 56 registered sex offenders.
Operation
2 Highway resulted in four arrests.
This
included the arrest of a sex offender for felony possession of firearms,
including one that was stolen. A second sex offender was arrested for
possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). A third offender was arrested
for failing to register as a sex offender. And, a fourth sex offender was
arrested for having active warrants in Cass County and other jurisdictions.
Aside
from the arrests, a fifth sex offender is now under federal investigation for
possibly violating the Sex
Offender Registration and Notification Act.
“We have successfully apprehended
individuals who posed a serious threat to the well-being of our citizens. I
commend the collaboration from numerous agencies in bringing these subjects to
justice. We will continue to prioritize operations that Keep Cass County
Safe," said Sheriff Jeff Weber.
The
operation checked offenders in Creighton, Freeman, Garden City, East Lynne,
Harrisonville, Lake Annette, Latour and West Line.
The
Belton Police Department, Cass County Prosecutor’s Office, Harrisonville Police
Department, Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (MOICAC)
Missouri Probation and Parole, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Pettis County
Sheriff’s Office, Sedalia Police Department, U.S. Secret Service - Kansas City
Cyber Fraud Task Force, U.S. Marshals Service, and U.S. Probation - Western
District Missouri made this operation a success.
The WMICAC Task Force is spearheaded by the Cass
County Sheriff’s Office and consists of personnel from agencies within Cass,
Johnson, Bates, Henry, Saline, Lafayette, and Pettis counties. WMICAC is an
affiliate of MOICAC.
If
you have any information about a non-compliant sex offender please call the
Cass County Sheriff's Office at (816) 380-5200.
You
can also go to our website and leave a tip:
https://cassmosheriff.org/online-tip-reporting/
Citizens
may also report information on non-compliant offenders at: [email protected]
Information
about sex offenders required to report in Missouri can be found via our
website: https://cassmosheriff.org/sex-offender-registration-unit/
*Please
note: The identities of the subjects who are charged for these crimes will be
released as soon as they’re made available.
Flood Watch Issued For Bates And Surrounding Counties Over Easter Weekend
A Flood Watch has been issued for Friday night through Sunday as several rounds of showers and thunderstorms move through the area. This could lead to flash flooding of low water crossings. Use caution if outdoors and near area waterways this weekend.
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Harrisonville Awards
Harrisonville Teachers and students in the Harrisonville School District recently received approximately $4,000 in grants from the Harrisonville Public School Foundation.
Throughout the 20 years of the teacher grant program, nearly $149,000 has been presented to teachers. The goal of the program is to enhance the education of Harrisonville students by encouraging and recognizing new educational approaches and concepts that are not currently funded by the district.
Harrisonville Teacher grants were awarded to the following:
Jennifer Hawkins, HATS (Harrisonville Academically Talented Students) teacher for the purchase of a 3D printer and supplies to allow students to design, prototype, and create real-world solutions while enhancing their STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math), creativity, and problem-solving skills. Applications could include engineering challenges to criminal investigations, creating art and designing solutions for medical prosthetics.
Brianna Dooley, 7th Grade English Language Arts teacher at Harrisonville Middle School for the purchase of a poster machine to provide students with the opportunity to engage in project-based learning, allowing them to create high-quality visual presentations across various subjects. By working on projects that require research and synthesis, students will develop critical thinking skills and gain hands-on experience in visual communication.
Annie Cecil, Alyssa Holsten, McKenzie Quinn, and Molly Witherspoon, 2025-26 Harrisonville Early Childhood Center preschool teachers for the purchase of four sensory and dramatic play centers to foster creativity, social skills, language skills, emotional development, and cognitive growth in young learners. Through hands-on learning, children in preschool will engage in sensory-rich environments that stimulate their senses and develop fine motor skills. Dramatic play areas will allow students to role-play real-world scenarios, helping them build essential language, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Bates County Memorial Hospital
Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) is excited to welcome Lauren Miller, FNP-BC, as the newest provider at Nursery Street Family Care Clinic, beginning May 21.
A Butler native, Lauren graduated from Butler High School before
earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Pittsburg State University and
her Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner from the
University of Central Missouri. She is board certified through the American
Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Lauren brings four years of experience in family medicine, having
previously cared for patients of all ages at Ellett Memorial Hospital's
Appleton City Rural Health Clinic. Before becoming a nurse practitioner, she
worked as a NICU registered nurse at Saint Luke’s on the Plaza, an experience
that shaped her passion for family care.
"The NICU is where I fell in love with taking care of families,
and it gave me a great foundation in caring for the youngest and the
smallest," Lauren shared. "I have a special place in my heart for
kids, but my education and experience have given me a deep appreciation for
caring for adults as well. My passion is helping people of all ages become the
healthiest version of themselves."
Greg Weaver, CEO of BCMH,
expressed enthusiasm for Lauren's arrival:
"We are
excited to welcome Lauren Miller to our team at Nursery Street Family Care
Clinic. Her experience and dedication to family wellness will be a great asset
to our community. We are confident that she will be an excellent addition to
our team."
Lauren and her husband, Brett, are thrilled to be raising their young
son, Morgan James, in their hometown of Butler. In their free time, they enjoy
traveling, golfing, and spending time with family—especially as they embark on
new adventures as parents.
BCMH is proud to have Lauren
join our team, bringing her expertise, compassionate care, and dedication to
wellness to the community.
Bates County Industries Now Hiring a Team Leader
NOW HIRING: TEAM LEADER
Make a Difference While Leading a Great Team!
Are you ready to take the lead and make an impact?
We’re looking for a Team Leader to oversee our production floor, working directly with and supporting our employees with disabilities. In this role, you’ll:
• Supervise day-to-day operations
• Ensure employees have the tools they need
• Promote a supportive, productive environment
Join a meaningful mission and grow with us!
For more info, including hours and details:
Contact: Devyn Hair
Phone: 660-679-3667
Hiring: Hudson School District
The following information is a courtesy of Dirks Heavy Equipment of Butler. The Hudson R-IX school district is looking for a Kindergarten/1st grade teacher and paraprofessional for the 2025-2026 school year. Those interested is asked to contact Karen Warmbrodt at [email protected] or call 660-476-5467
for more information. Hudson R-IX School now hiring for a Kindergarten/1st grade teacher.
Vernon County Sheriff's Officers Respond To Medical Emergency on I-49
On Tuesday, April15th, 2025, Vernon County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a careless and imprudent driver operating a red commercial vehicle swerving on I-49, eventually driving in the median where several signs were damaged. Deputies responded quickly to area which an on-duty Detective identified the vehicle and attempted to initiate a traffic stop.
The driver of the vehicle continued northbound
on I-49 swerving in the roadway and eventually taking the Nevada exit
continuing off the roadway and across Austin Blvd and coming to a stop in the
field. Deputies quickly identified the
driver to have been experiencing a medical emergency and started evaluating his
condition. Due to a quick check on the
driver by deputies, medical personnel
were requested to respond to the scene.
The subject was then transported to Cox Barton County in Lamar, Missouri
for treatment and was flown to Springfield for treatment.
The Vernon County Sheriff would like to thank
the quick actions of Deputies identifying the medical issue, and the quick
response of both Vernon County Ambulance District and the Nevada Fire
Department, and the Nevada Police Department.
The actions of all the involved agencies saved lives of both those on
the roadways and the driver of the vehicle.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Medicalodges Easter Egg Hunt
The Annual Medicalodges Easter Egg Hunt is set for Saturday afternoon April 19th. Age Categories go at separate times so parents can be with each child. Ages birth to 3 years old, 4-6 and 7-10. There will be cotton candy courtesy of Citizen’s Bank of Butler, Prizes and Pictures with the Easter Bunny . It all starts at 1 pm on Saturday, April 19th.
Eugene “Outlaw” Jones, 85 of Butler
Eugene “Outlaw”
Jones, 85 of Butler, Missouri passed away April 12, 2025 at the Kansas City
Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.
Memorial services will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at
Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009).
No visitation will be held.
Inurnment will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Jones family. Messages of condolence may
be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Outlaw grew up in the
Butler area and married Viola Snethen on June 23, 1971. He worked most of his life on small engine
repair for lawn equipment, mowed lawns, and worked for Cox’s Hide and Welston
Trash Service over the years.
Conexon Down tonight for repairs
Conexon will be making repairs tonight to a damaged fiber line within the City of Butler. This will cause a loss of service to Conexon internet customers from midnight tonight to approximately 6:00 AM tomorrow for customers in an area east of West Street and North of Fort Scott Street
Richard “Tugger” Pittman, 34 of Raymore
Richard “Tugger”
Pittman, 34 of Raymore, Missouri passed away April 13, 2025 at North Kansas
City Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri after a short, but courageous battle
with cancer. Memorial services are
pending at this time. Arrangements
entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400). Memorial contributions may be made to the
family. Messages of condolence may be
left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Cosmic Bingo April 26th
It’s Cosmic Bingo at the Adrian Optimist Club April 26th. Doors open at 5:00 pm Bingo starts at 7:00 pm. Large payouts! 10 games at $150.00 per with 0-150 players, payout increases to $200.00 per with 150 plus players, (4) side games with cash payout as well. Black lights, music by DJ Kut, side games, horse races, quick pace, party favors, fun for all ages ( 16 and older) raffle, dancing, bingo games and more. $30 dollar tickets includes 10 pack or six on’s, cosmic dobber, raffle ticket, and catered dinner ( smoked beef sandwich with Susie Q’s, cole slaw and cake) additional papers will be available at will. Must be 16 years and older to play. That’s Cosmic Bingo Saturday night April 26th in Adrian.
Butler: Local Owner Truck for Sale
2006 Ford Escape for sale. 214k miles. It has a brand new battery and alternator installed November of last year, will start and run fine, but needs some repairs to be reliable for driving. Has received routine maintenance and has been an excellent vehicle for over 10 years. Tires are roughly 50% tread. It is overall great condition, with some rust spots and general wear and tear visible. Would be an awesome vehicle for someone to invest a little into for daily driving. Priced at $2500 and available for viewing at 1402 NW County Road 2001 outside Butler, Serious inquiries can text or call 660-200-6327 and leave a message.
