Friday, January 31, 2014

4th Annual Business Expo in Adrian, MO-Vendors Needed

The 4th annual Business Expo will be held on Saturday, March 8th at the Adrian Optimist Building.  Booths are available and they are currently looking for vendors.  If you are interested in participating in the expo contact the Adrian Chamber office to reserve your booth.  Call the Chamber Office at 816-297-0004, the deadline to reserve your booth will be Friday, February 28th.

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Max Motors Customer Appreciation Night

Max Motors is having an old fashioned Pig Pickin’ night with all the trimmings. All this food, fun and prizes will be on Tuesday, February 18th from 6:30 – 8:00pm  at their location on Highway 52 West in Butler.

Everyone is cordially invited to attend Max Motor’s Customer Appreciation Night on Tuesday, February 18th.

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Archie Tournament Saturday Games

FM92 will broadcast four games on Saturday from the 84th Annual Archie Tournament. The Butler Lady Bears will take on the Drexel Lady Bobcats at 2:30 followed by the Butler Bears taking on the Rich Hill Tigers at 4:00pm.  Both of these games are for third place.

Championship games begin at 5:30 as the Adrian Lady Blackhawks take on the Archie Lady Whirlwinds at 5:30pm followed by the boys championship game at 7:00pm as the Drexel Bobcats go up against the Cass Midway Vikings.

Listen live on fm92 or listen via the web on 921news.com.  Join us as our sports announcers will bring you all the action from the 84th Archie Basketball Tournament.

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Thank a Farmer Week, February 2-8

FM92 would like celebrate Missouri Farm Bureau’s “Thank a Farm Week.” This is a celebration of the U.S. food supply as provided by America’s farmers and ranchers.

Farmers and ranch families only make up 2 percent of the United States population, yet they produce food for the world.

Of every retail dollar spent for food, 81 cents goes for marketing expenses. This includes processing, packaging, wholesaling, distributing, transporting, and retailing food products. The remaining 19 cents goes back to the farmer who uses it to pay for operating costs in providing raw products for food. The farmer’s share is used to purchase farm equipment, fertilizer, fuel, seed, feed and other input costs.

Thank a Farmer Week is an appropriate time to ‘thank a farmer’! As a career, they have chosen to spend their livelihood providing food and fiber for our nation and abroad. Those of us in Bates County and other rural counties would like to take the time to just say “Thank You” to the farmers for all they do to help feed our families.

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Archie Tournament Friday Night

FM-92 will continue with the 5th night of Archie Tournament Basketball on Friday. Join us fm92 live at 9pm as the Archie Whirlwinds take on the Adrian Blackhawks or on the web as we stream these games on 921news.com click on listen live!

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Mendy Bridgewater Nominated for Outstanding Teacher Award

Fm92 congratulates Mendy Bridgewater who was nominated for the Outstanding Rural Elementary Award Teacher given by the Missouri Association of Rural Education. Mendy teaches in Rich Hill.

A committee chose her out of all the elementary teachers submitted in Missouri. In February she will attend a banquet in Lake of the Ozarks to be honored for her award.

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Amsterdam Community Building Fund Raiser

AMSTERDAM, MO - An effort is underway to remodel the Amsterdam Community Building which is in need of a little tender loving care.  A fund raiser will be held on Saturday, February 15th at the Amsterdam Community Building beginning at 5pm.  They will be serving Potato Soup and Chili with all the fixings and the cost is a free will donation.  A “Fowl Shot” or Chicken Bingo will be available for everyone to play.  The winner will take home a 50/50 pot.

The auction will begin at 6:30 with auctioneer Wayne Seider.  Auctions items include donations from local merchants as well as lots of home baked goods.

The Community Building is a great asset to the Amsterdam community and the surrounding areas.

All of the proceeds will be used to improve the Amsterdam Community Building.

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Thursday, January 30, 2014

Waves of Winter Weather Headed our Way

BUTLER, MO - The National Weather Service is predicting several waves of winter weather will sweep Missouri in the next 36 hours, with the worst Friday night through Saturday morning.

Some light snow Friday morning could be accompanied by a light glazing of ice starting in the Ozarks and moving through the northern half of Missouri through Friday.

Around midnight Saturday morning heavy snow will begin that will leave 3-5 inches of accumulation across northern Missouri, with a swath of up to a tenth-of-an-inch of ice stretching from north of Joplin to about St. Louis.

The Weather Service says it will be a good time not to get out if you don’t have to and recommends watching for updates. Winter weather warning products are being issued for most of the state.

Check out your weather by visiting 921news.com/weather

You can also stay up to date with any closings or warnings on our website (in the alerts section on the homepage) or our Facebook & Twitter.

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Circuit Court Of Bates County News

JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE

Diana L Rich , Clerk

Jan 27-31, 2014

St v. Samuel Phillips, Felony possession of controlled substance, cocaine, found guilty, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC, jurisdiction retained, 120 ITC ordered.

St v. Samuel W Phillips, Felony possession of controlled substance, cocaine, found guilty, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC, jurisdiction retained, 120 ITC ordered.

St v. Dustan R Williams, found guilty of violating probation conditions,  probation revoked, previous sentence is imposed.

St v Dustan R Williams, found guilty of violating probation conditions, probation revoked, previous sentence is imposed.

St v. Samuel W Phillips, Felony  DWR/DWS, guilty plea, given a fine and pay court costs.

St v. Samuel W Phillips, C & I, failure to drive on right lane of highway, guilty plea, given a fine and to pay court costs

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Boys Youth Development Center Rich Hill Fundraiser

The Boys Youth Development Center located at 501 North 14th Street in Rich Hill is a home for troubled teens, ages 11 through 17. The 24 bed facility provides a haven for boys from all over Southern Missouri for a 6 to 8 month period.  The residents are home schooled and the organization is State funded.

The Center teaches young male adults the skills needed to re-shaping their lives, minds and improve relationships with family members, teachers and authority figures.  The Center is State funded but it is in need of several amenities for the boys living at the center.

The Rich Hill Boys Youth Development Center will host a fund raising activity to generate funds for the expense of pizza parties, birthday presents and special dinners for the boys.

Tickets are now for sale to win a set of Firestone, Vehicle tires. This 500 dollar value will be redeemable from any of the 36, Firestone dealership in the Kansas City area, to include Lees Summit and Raymore or the Joplin dealership.

Tickets are for sale for 5 dollars each from Doug McCrorey, President of the Community Liaison Counsel Boys Youth Development Center in Rich Hill or from Security Bank in Rich Hill.

The deadline to purchase tickets to win a set of Firestone vehicle tires will be at 5 pm Friday February 28th. The winner will be announced by phone.

Tickets to win a set of Firestone tires may be purchased by mail. The address is:

Boys Youth Development Center

501 North 14th Street

Rich Hill Missouri 64779

Your ticket will be sent to you so be sure and include your return address. Any and all Free will contributions or donations will be appreciated. The drawing will be held Friday February 28th. The winner will be notified by phone.

This address may be found on the www.921news.com  website under the Community Calendar.

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Help With Income Tax Filing for Seniors and Disabled Persons Feb. 1st only

Irene Holt will be assisting senior citizens and disabled persons with filing for Property Tax Credit, which is also known as "Circuit Breakers" this Saturday, February 1st  only and this is a free service.

This program allows certain seniors and 100% disabled individuals to apply for a tax credit based on the real estate taxes they have paid for the year.  The actual credit is based on the amount paid and your total household income.

Irene can be reached at Gordon Brown Insurance 660-200-7268 or 660-227-0353 to schedule an appointment for this Saturday.

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Two Vernon County People arrested on Felony warrants

Two people are behind bars after Vernon County Sheriff’s Deputies attempted to make an arrest on a felony warrant service at a home in Deerfield. According to a press release from the Sheriff’s Office, two Vernon County Deputies were attempting to serve an arrest warrant on Tyler Millman when a second subject climbed through the window in the back of the house and tried to escape through the back yard.

The subject who was then identified as John D Howell JR, 21 of Nevada was arrested by a Sheriff’s Deputy on multiple warrants including a probation violation warrant and a warrant for unlawful use of a weapon. Tyler Millman, 21 of Bronaugh was also arrested from that address shortly after on a felony warrant for tampering with a motor vehicle. Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said Millman had hid in the attic, but came down and surrendered after Howell was taken into custody. Both subjects are being held in the Vernon County Jail.

 

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Adrian Clinic Closing

ADRIAN, Mo – Laura Chipman-Thiem RN, Family Nurse Practitioner has announced she will be closing the Adrian Clinic as of February 8, 2014. Nurse Laura will be returning to work at the Adrian Family Care Clinic which is across the street from where her current building is located.

She will begin accepting patients at the new location beginning February 11th. For scheduled appointments, medical records will be transferred. Anyone wishing to continue in Nurse Laura’s care and not due for an appointment may call 816-297-2640 to discuss the transfer of medical records after February 11th.

Nurse Laura would like to thank each and every one for allowing her to serve as your healthcare provider and hopes to see you at her new location.

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Foster Parent Classes Begin in March

28th Circuit Children’s Division announces the beginning of foster parent training classes this March.  Foster Parents provide a temporary placement for youth who are in need of a safe environment to live.  It is important to keep children connected to their schools and communities to provide them with the sense of continued support and continuity of service.   There are a few requirements to becoming a foster parent.  Foster parents must be 21 years of age, submit to background checks for all household members age 17 and over, have adequate space and finances to accommodate additional children.  The state provides each child with annual clothing allowances, Missouri Medicaid to address the child’s medical, dental, and vision needs.   Foster parents also receive a monthly maintenance allowance to assist with the cost of care.    Foster parents must complete 27 hours of Pre-Service training, along with a home study process.  Fostering provides many wonderful experiences for both child and caregiver.  If you would like to learn more about the process of fostering, please contact your local children's Division office.  For Barton/Dade counties, please contact Tiffany Price at 417-682-3531.  For Cedar/Vernon Counties, please contact Natalie Rojas-Fast at 417-276-5113.

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State Farm Insurance Opens New Office in Butler

Kellie Davidson, State Farm Agent and Owner, along with her staff have opened a new office. The business is located at 105 Orange Street in Butler, MO.

The Butler Chamber of Commerce welcomed Kellie Davidson, agent and owner, as a new member on Monday.

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Pictured left to right: Lee Anna Schowengerdt, Chamber executive director; Lisa Johnson and Kelly Lawrence, multiple line representative; Kellie Davidson (agent/owner); Casey Koehn (city clerk/chamber board member), Mayor Don Malan; Carmin Gregory, Chamber president and Meghan Newsome, multiple line representative.

Picture courtesy Butler Chamber of Commerce.

Community Food Pantry in need of Plastic Bags

BUTLER, MO - The Community Food Pantry is in need of clean, used plastic bags.  If you have any, they may be dropped off at the dock on south side of the building located at 709 West Dakota Street in Butler.

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Butler License Office Closed February 12th & 17th

The Butler License Office will be closed on Wednesday, February 12th for Lincoln's Birthday and Monday, February 17th for President's Day.  They will be open on Saturday, February 22nd from 8 - noon.

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Affordable Care Act Meeting

Do you have questions about the Affordable Care Act? The Bates County University of Missouri Extension office has information for families, individuals and businesses about options and responsibilities under the new health care law.

In conjunction with Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH), a class will be held Saturday, February 15, 2014, 10:00 a.m., in the Education Center at BCMH. The class is free. For registration information, contact Bates County University of Missouri Extension at 660-679-4167. Topics to be discussed include how the law affects you, basic health insurance terms, understanding your health insurance options, and how to get enrolled in health insurance.

A new website, at extension.missouri.edu/insure, provides educational materials and links to information. There’s a map of Missouri educators who can provide local workshops and a calendar where you can learn about upcoming events near you.

MU Extension’s Health Insurance Education Initiative website will also provide resources for the state’s small businesses, including information about tax credits for offering insurance to employees and explanations of rules that might affect their bottom line.

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Archie Basketball Tournament Thursday Night

FM-92 will continue with the 4th night of Archie Tournament Basketball. Games that will air tonight are the – Lady Archie Whirlwinds and the Lady Butler Bears at 4:30, followed by the Rich Hill Tigers as they go against the Cass Midway Vikings at 6 pm, the Lady Adrian Blackhawks and the Lady Drexel Bobcats hit the floor at 7:30 with the last game of the evening … the Butler Bears and the Drexel Bobcats.  Join us FM-92.1 or on the web as we stream these games on 921news.com click on listen live!

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Wednesday, January 29, 2014

St. Clair County Route DD Closed January 30th

St. Clair County Route DD will be closed near the St. Clair/Cedar County line north of Cedar Springs on Thursday, January 30th from 8:30am – 3pm to allow crews to replace deteriorating drain pipes underneath the road.

Drivers will have access to driveways on either side of the closing, but will not be able to travel through the work zone.  Drivers are urged to find an alternate route during the closing.

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Adrian Optimists Honors Adrian MO Student of the Month

Adrian Optimists Student of the Month honors Madeline Reynolds who is the Adrian Student of the Month for January.  Maddie, a senior, is the daughter of Brian and Connie Reynolds.  In school she works in FCCLA, FBLA, NHS, cheerleading, and volleyball.  As well being a real asset in the Adrian School system, Maddie plays competitive volleyball.  She plans to attain a degree in Physical Therapy at Central Methodist University and continue her volleyball career there as well.

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Adrian Optimist Caleb Jeter, Madeline Reynolds and Adrian Principal Don Lile

Adrian Optimists Honor Miami School Students of the Month

Adrian Optimists Student of the Month for Miami is Dallas Scholes.  Dallas, a senior, is the son of Jeannie Scholes and Tony Lucite.  He plays football and basketball at Miami, and outside of school enjoys hanging with friends and family.  Dallas would like to say thank you to everyone who has been there for him for the past twelve years.  Staff at Miami reports that he has been a great help this year with senior fund raising and concessions.  Dallas’ future includes enrolling in Missouri Welding Institute.

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Adrian Optimist Caleb Jeter, Dallas Scholes and Miami Superintendent Frank Dahman

Adrian Optimists Honors Ballard Student of the Month

 

The Adrian Optimist Club is pleased to honor Students of the Month. The Ballard Student of the Month for January is James Engelhardt, junior son of Charles and Lawanda Engelhardt.  Art instructor, Jenny Czyzewski, states “I don’t even have him in class anymore, but several times this month already, I have found him helping other students or teachers with work, when asked.  Boys basketball Head Coach, Troy Engelhardt adds “James always gives 110% with anything he does; whether it is on the court or off the court.  He is always thinking of others first and is willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done.  His unselfish attitude has earned him the respect of his peers and with his strong work ethic and mental toughness; he is turning into an exceptional leader. Criteria for this honor center on outstanding academic and civic achievement and school spirit.  The staff at each of the schools make the selection, and their decision is based on expansion of these criteria.   Selection is based on the criteria, but a student stepping up to a particular task will come to play in it.  Each student is honored with a certificate of recognition from the Adrian Optimist Club and $20.00 in Adrian Chamber of Commerce “Chamber Bucks”.

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Adrian Optimist Caleb Jeter, James Engelhardt and Ballard Principal Jimmie Barton

Forage Production Meeting

There will be a forage production meeting on February 11th at the Stockton Christian Church beginning at 7pm.  Topics include soil fertility, wee, and bush control; and adding forage variety to pastures to improve pasture and grazing quality.

The cost is $10 and refreshment will be served.  To register or for more information contact the Cedar County University of Missouri or call 417-276-3313. The program is sponsored by the University of Missouri Extension.

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Scam Alert

The Better Business Bureau has issued another scam alert.  This one involves bank and credit card statements.  If you find a fee charge of $9.84 on either on your bank or credit statement from companies that you haven’t done business with, you possibly have been scammed.
The $9.84 from a company you've never done business with could mean that your card may have been compromised at some point.  The BBB also stated that if you try to Google the company's name, many people are finding it leads to a page on the internet that claims it's "customer support."

Many times scammers charge small amounts in the hopes that you won’t notice the small amount.  If you find the $9.84 charge on your statement, contact your bank and alert them.

You may choose to get a new card and new account number from the bank.

Consumers need to be aware of this new scam.

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Butler Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet

The Butler Chamber of Commerce’s Annual 2014 Awards Banquet will be held on Thursday, March 27th at the Elks Lodge in Butler.

The cost is just $25 per person and tickets may be purchased at the Butler Chamber of Commerce office 5 North Main Street in Butler.

RSVP’s must be returned by March 13th.  The social hour will begin at 5:30pm with appetizers and a cash bar; dinner will begin at 6:30.  The awards ceremony will follow dinner.

Make your plans to attend the Chamber of Commerce awards banquet on March 27th.

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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

More Snow Headed our Way?

BUTLER, MO - According to meteorologists we may have a storm system passing over our area next later this week and again next Monday evening into Tuesday.

Remember to stay updated by visiting our new website at 921news.com or our new Facebook

On our new site and Facebook you'll receive the latest news, alerts, community info, and school Closings.

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MU Extension State Fence Law Workshop

Robert Frost's wisdom "Good fences make good neighbors" has endured for more than 100 years. In Missouri, that depends on where you live.

Joe Koenen, University of Missouri Extension Ag business specialist, will explain state statutes governing fences during an upcoming workshop that will run from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 27, 2014. The workshop will be available via an internet connection in Butler at the MU Extension Office.

Mr. Koenen will provide an overview of both laws, as well as the landowners rights and responsibilities.

The program will originate in Northeast Missouri, where Joe Koenen is located and will be broadcast to other locations like the Bates County Extension Office in Butler via an interactive internet connection. Participants at all locations will be able to ask questions and interact with one another.

The cost is $10 per person, which includes materials. Space in Butler is limited and individuals should preregister by contacting MU Extension in Butler, MO, at (660) 679-4167 or by e-mail at jennermw@missouri.edu.

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Butler Police Department Activity Report

01/21/2014

Walk in report assault

Medical assist 200 block of E Dakota

01/22/2014

Theft report from vehicle 800 block of Grove

Theft report  Dave’s Quality Auto

Theft report Butler Glass

Fight 200 block of N Austin

01/23/2014

Accident Wal Mart

01/24/2014

Theft Call What to Wear

Accident Adams /Orange St

Alarm 1100 block of W Ft Scott

01/25/2014

Warrant service Olive and South

01/26/2014

Vandalism North Park

Alarm City Hall

01/27/2014

Keep the peace W Lee St

Disturbance 300 block of W Atkinson

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Monday, January 27, 2014

Butler 4th Grade Champions

BUTLER, MO - Butler 4th graders traveled to Nevada on Saturday, January 25th for a basketball tournament.  Butler came away after a day of playing as tournament champions.  The team members were Jaxson Hiser, Andon Cook, Wyatt Colburn, Triston Trumbore, Brady McClay, Korbin Kisner, Jagur Eidson, Kyle Fritts, and Trenton Eldridge.

Congratulations on their well deserved win.

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Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report 1/20 – 1/26/2014

01-20-2014

SPEAK TO OFFICER-RICH HILL On 01-20-2014 Bates County Deputies responded to a residence in Rich Hill in regards to Cyber Bullying.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-HUME On 01-20-2014 Deputies took a report of harassment in the Hume area.

01-21-2014

DOMESTIC-BUTLER On 1-21-14, Bates Co. Deputies responded to the Passaic, MO area in regards to a domestic dispute.  While on scene, Deputies executed an arrest warrant on Kristina Swanson

01-22-2014

CHECK WELL BEING- RICH HILL

TRAFFIC STOP-BUTLER On 1-22-14, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Lance Utech and was arrested for driving while revoked and possession of Controlled substance.

THEFT-RICH HILL Deputies responded to a report of a theft in the rural Rich Hill area.

THEFT-ADRIAN Deputies responded to a theft of a motor vehicle in rural Adrian.

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THEFT-ADRIAN Deputies responded to a theft of a motor vehicle in rural Adrian

01-25-2014

THEFT OCURRED-AMORET at approximately 1130 hours, Deputies responded to the Amoret area in reference to stolen copper.

ABANDON VEHICLE-ADRIAN Deputies responded to the Adrian area north on T highway to an abandoned vehicle.

THEFT-ROCKVILLE Deputies responded to Rockville on a theft.

DOMESTIC-PASSAIC Deputies responded to the Passaic area on a Domestic in progress.

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CHECK WELL BEING-RICH HILL Bates County Deputies took a Check Well Being report in Rich Hill, MO.

TRAFFIC STOP- Deputies arrested Chad Goebel out of Joplin, Mo on a Bates County warrant during a traffic stop.

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Bates County Elks Teen Dance

BUTLER, MO - The Bates County Elks Lodge of Butler is hosting a dance for students ages 12 to 17 the first Saturday of each month.

Teens must sign in and are not permitted to leave until signed out by a parent. Each dance is from 7 pm to 10 pm at the Lodge. Admission is $2.00 and includes 2 items from the concession stand. Other refreshments are available for $1.00 each. Parents are always welcome to stay for the evening.

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Live Basketball Action Tonight

ARCHIE, MO - Live tonight from the Archie High School, FM92 kicks off the 84th Archie Basketball Tournament at 4:30pm.  Listen live or listen on the web www.921news.com  for all the excitement as fm92 sports announcers will bring you all the boys and girls basketball action with games at 4:30, 6:00, 7:30 and 9pm tonight.

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Trophies for the Butler High School Speech and Theatre Team

BUTLER, MO - The BHS Speech and Theatre Team collect their first trophies of the new season Saturday at the Warrensburg High School - Sunrise Optimist Speech Tournament. 

Four of Butler's seven entries reached finals, with John Swift just missing on a tiebreaker in Humorous Interpretation and Cameron Rice only one spot out in Dramatic Interp. 

Earning Trophies were Cameron Rice at 5th in Poetry Reading, and Dalton Fischer taking 6th in Dramatic, 3rd in Radio Speaking, and 1st in Championship Poetry.  Dalton is the first BHS competitor to ever triple final.

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Sunday, January 26, 2014

Adrian Fire Department Responds to Grass Fire

ADRIAN, MO - The Adrian Fire Department with assist from the Central Cass County Fire Department is in route to a brush fire that is out of control North of Adrian on E Highway around 3 miles East of I-49 to County Road 2713 to the first residence on the East Side of the roadway.

The fire has reached a timberline and is burning through the timber. The property is around the Nick Shipley property

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Power Lines Down in Rural Areas

BATES COUNTY, MO - The Bates County Sheriff’s office is currently working multiple power lines downs in the rural areas due to high winds and downed trees.

Please be careful when traveling tonight and never cross a downed power line in the road. Also be observant for trees across roadways.

Please be patient with their dispatch center as call volumes increase if power loss is experienced across our county.

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Local Film, Rich Hill, Winner at the Sundance Film Festival.

RICH HILL, MO - The film was named Winner of the U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Documentary:

Rich Hill, was directed by Tracy Droz Tragos and her cousin Andrew Droz Palermo.  The film centers on the homes and lives of a small town and three boys and allows the audience to see how they each face problems and issues in their everyday lives along with their families.

In their acceptance speech Palermo dedicated the prize to one of the mothers in the film who passed away ten days before the showing of the film at the Sundance Film Festival.

We congratulate Tracy Droz Tragos, whose father grew up in Rich Hill and also dedicated it to the families in Rich Hill, Missouri and Andrew Droz Palermo on their prize winning documentary “Rich Hill”.

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Saturday, January 25, 2014

Propane Prices on the Rise

BUTLER, MO - The price of propane continued to climb on Friday, making it difficult for many to stay warm. Among the hardest hit are farmers.

Some parts of the country are rationing propane, at a time when many farmers need a refill.

The spike has been blamed on a supply problem caused by farmers using propane-fueled equipment last fall to dry wet grain, as well as a bitterly cold winter and the temporary shutdown of a major supply pipeline in December.

Several propane users are calling on the Missouri attorney general to launch an investigation to see whether there is any price gouging. The Missouri Propane Gas Association is asking the U.S. Justice Department to launch its own investigation.

If your concerned you are urged to call the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division at 1-800-392-8222.

Friday, January 24, 2014

BBB Warns of Latest One-Ring Phone Scam

BATES COUNTY - The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers of a phone scam dubbed the “473 Scam” or the “One-Ring Scam.”

According to the BBB, a large number of people throughout the United States have been receiving phone calls from a 473 area code located out of Grenada in the Caribbean.

In the scam, a blast of robocalls are sent to cell phones, but the phones only ring once. The scammers hope to spike people’s curiosity and have them dial the number back. In calling the number back, the victim of the scam could be charged $20 or more.

The 473 area code functions like a 1-900 number, charging callers $19.95 for an international call fee. The longer a person waits on the line, the more they are charged. Most of this money goes straight to the scammers.

According to an article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, “Many cell phone carriers allow you to block calls for free on your cell phone. One way to do this is to go to your call log and add the number to a reject or blocked number list.”

ScamCallFighters has a detailed list of 473 numbers that have been reported as scam calls.

If you have received one of these calls, you may report it to the Missouri Attorney General (800-392-8222) and/or the Federal Trade Commission (877-382-4357).

Bates County Museum Hosts Annual Show ‘n Tell Program

Traditions are an important part of our history and the Bates County Museum is pleased to announce their traditional Show ‘n Tell program will be held on Saturday, February 1st at 10:00 am in Robertson Hall, located inside the Museum.  This is a free program for all to enjoy as well as to participate in.  Folks are encouraged to bring items to share.  They can be treasured childhood toys, memorabilia, maps, photographs, tea sets, Grandma’s apron, tools, or some unknown item that needs to be identified.  One by one, the items on display will be highlighted and the owner will be asked to share the story…

Prior to the Show ‘n Tell there will be a short Historical Society Meeting in which members will vote and the 2014 Board of Directors will be certified.  A brief overview of the coming season will be given and information about three major Museum projects will be discussed.  Following the program, a free will donation Soup Luncheon will be served.

This annual program has become a favorite of the Museum’s members and supporters.  You are encouraged to attend.  Bring an item to share or just come to see some of the amazing things folks have at home and hear their stories.

For further information please call Peggy at the Museum:  660-679-0134.

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Bates County Sheriff’s Office News Release

On January 23, 2014 the Bates County Sheriff’s Office and CNET Drug Task Force executed a narcotics search warrant at 411 North Washington Street in Rockville.  During the search warrant one subject took off running through the house to the bathroom.  That subject was able to get the door shut before being arrested.  Deputies then gave verbal commands to the subject to exit the bathroom where he complied and was taken into custody.  A total of three people were taken into custody.  Several items of drug paraphernalia and narcotics were also seized from the residence or on their persons.  The investigation stemmed from Undercover CNET Drug Taskforce Officers purchasing drugs from the residence.

This is the second time the Sheriff’s Office and CNET Drug Task Force has executed a search warrant on this residence.  On June 3, 2013 two of the residents were taken into custody and charged with possession and distribution of a dangerous drug.

The recovered items will be submitted to the Crime Lab for testing.  Charges will be submitted to the Prosecuting Attorney once lab reports are returned.

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Irene and Leeta Wagy Memorial Scholarships

Harmony Mission Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution announces it is time for Seniors to apply for the Irene & Leeta Wagy Memorial Scholarship.  These must be postmarked by March 1, 2014.

Scholarship applications are now available in the school counselor’s office for the Irene & Leeta Wagy Scholarship sponsored by Harmony Mission chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).  The scholarship is to honor the late Irene and Leeta Wagy, and is funded through the estate of the late Irene and Leeta Wagy.  This scholarship is for $500 a semester, renewable up to a total of $4,000.  It is offered to a senior from one of the following area school districts:  Adrian, Appleton City, Ballard, Butler, Hume, Miami and Rich Hill.

Any interested student: public, private or home schooled may apply.  The scholarship is available to be used at any Missouri institution of higher learning, including technical schools.  For more specific information, see the counselor at your high school.

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Endangered Person Advisory Cancelled

20140122-194824.jpgPHELPS COUNTY, MO – The Phelps County Sheriff has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a four year old girl last seen in Rolla. Cassandra Robertson may be with her mother in route to Colorado or New Mexico in a silver 2006 Nissan Quest with Missouri license plate FG2D5J.

Thursday, January 23, 2014

84th Annual Archie Tournament

ARCHIE, MO - The Archie Tournament kicks off Monday and fm92 will be covering these games on Monday.

Girls Basketball

4:30 - Butler Lady Bears vs. Holden Lady Eagles

7:30 – Archie Lady Whirlwinds vs. Hume Lady Hornets

Boys Basketball

6:00 – Rich Hill Tigers vs. Hume Hornets

9:00 – Cass Midway Vikings vs. Archie Whirlwinds

Due to the basketball games beginning at 4:30 the 5pm news block has been moved to 4pm.  Listen live on the air or listen on your computer as we will be streaming live from www.921news.com.  The tournament will be nightly through February 1st.

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BUTLER, MO - FM92 feels like Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong when he became the first man to set foot on the surface of the moon and said “one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”

Over the past several months, changes have been made and boy are we excited. The radio station has a brand new website www.921news.com and when you go to our website you will see this lovely button that says “Listen Live” and when you click on that button, either on your computer or on your phone and there we are.

These changes would not be possible without the dedicated, hard work of Brandon Craft, former fm92 employee who designed our new website.  He has literally put in weeks of working and perfecting the website to make it the work of art that it is today.

Thanks also to Kent Long of PC Technologies, our IT Tech Support genius who has done everything behind the scenes to make sure all of our equipment is performing at its best.

We also have a new Facebook page – 921news – go to it and like it, we would appreciate it and that way you are always up to date on the latest accident or school closing or just find out what is happening in our area.

From our humble beginnings of am radio to the addition of the fm side in 1975 and now in 2014 the addition of streaming live from our station we can honestly say “we’ve come a long way baby.”

We thank all of you who have stayed with us during all these years, without you the listeners and the wonderful advertisers that make it possible for all of us to do our job of hopefully bringing you the very best programming that we can.  To say “thanks” seems so simple, but it is truly from our hearts

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Red Flag Warning Issued

BUTLER, MO - Effective immediately due to extremely dry conditions, the Butler Fire Department will issue no more burning permits until significant moisture is received.

For individuals living outside the city in areas where burning is allowed, burning is discouraged.

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Friday, January 24th from 10:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M.

Winds at that time from the southwest from 20 to 30 MPH gusting to 40 MPH, along with relative humidity values in the 20% to 30% range will possibly increase the fire danger to the critical level.

Garth Brooks on FM 92 Friday Afternoon

FM92 will be featuring Garth Brooks for one hour as we highlight his "Blame It All on My Roots" cd starting at 3pm.  This weeks program will feature "Hold On, I'm Coming", "What'd I Say", Ain't No Sunshine" as well as many other from the album.  Join us Friday beginning at 3pm for a whole hour of Garth Brooks.



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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Phelps County Endangered Person Advisory

PHELPS COUNTY, MO - The Phelps County Sheriff has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a four year old girl last seen in Rolla. Cassandra Robertson may be with her mother in route to Colorado or New Mexico in a silver 2006 Nissan Quest with Missouri license plate FG2D5J.

Here is the press release from the Phelps County sheriff's Department.

The Phelps County Sheriff's Department has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a missing person incident that occurred at the 11800 block of State Rd V, Rolla on 01/20/2014.

Missing Is: Cassandra Robertson a white female, age 4

Vehicle Information: Silver 2006 Nissan Quest bearing MO, FG2D5J

Possible suspects or associates are believed to be: Nikie Robertson, a white female, age 39, hgt 5'6", 145 lbs, brown hair, green eyes, wearing a black shirt and blue jeans.

The endangered missing person: Cassandra, is a white female, age 4, hgt 2'6", 40 lbs, brown hair, blue eyes, wearing a gray zippered shirt with a Hello Kitty logo.

Cassandra currently has an eye infection requiring medication. The mother, Nikie Robertson, has a history of suicidal tendencies and substance abuse. Suspect may be en route to Las Cruces, NM or Colorado via unknown routes.

Anyone seeing the missing person, suspect, associate, or vehicle, or anyone having any information related to the endangered missing person should immediately dial 911 to contact the nearest law enforcement agency or call the Phelps County Sheriff's Department at 573-426-3860.

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Butler City Council News, January 21, 2014

BUTLER, MO - In Butler City Council news, Shannon Barth attended the meeting this week to ask the Council for permission to hold the annual Relay for Life activity on the Butler square, and she got the ok for this June 7th.
And concerning the Welston Bates County Disposal sanitation contract, the Council noted that their contract is binding and must stay as is until time for renewal.
The Finance Committee has had another meeting on the next year’s fiscal year budget. This is a long and difficult subject and will continue until this summer, as the various departments note their needs for the coming year.
Another subject that hangs fire is Resolution 409, which has to do with Missouri cities and their control over their city poles and use of them by telephone, cable, and others attaching to them. Butler is one of many Missouri communities that are against 409.
The Bates County Economic Development Commission has met again to discuss priorities on our county’s roads and bridges projects. Top priority is installing an interchange at Missouri TT and I-49 and the need for access to Butler’s Industrial Park and the airport. Other top
priorities include work on Missouri Highway 18...shoulders, repaving and safety stripes are needed.
Butler’s housing demolition project is currently in the “environmental assessment” stage.
And the Council understands our day-to-day problems, and will adjust the sewer rate for the Mark Heckadon address, which occurred due to a leak.

Two Suspects Arrested for Theft

BATES COUNTY, MO - On September 13th, 2013 the Bates County Sheriff’s Office took a theft report of farm equipment and scrap metal.  The theft occurred on N Highway south of East 52 Highway.  The victim reported that he had caught several subjects come and go on a piece of property that he had stuff stored on.  The subjects were stealing scrap metal, weed eaters, chain saws and implement tires.  The victim estimated that this had been occurring over several months.  The victim had installed several game cameras and caught subjects on video.   Total of the thefts exceeds $2000.00

In late October, Detectives began identifying the subjects on the video.  Since then two warrants had been issued by Bates County Prosecutor Hugh Jenkins.

todd, patrick frontDaniel Wyman 8/1/1966 was charged with Burglary and Stealing.  Wyman was arrested in Benton County and posted a $20,000 Cash or Surety Bond.

WYMAN, DANIEL FRONTPatrick Del Mar Todd 4/5/1973 was charged with Theft.  Todd was arrested in Butler and posted a $10,000 Cash or Surety Bond.

The Prosecutor is reviewing potential charges on two other subjects connected to the Thefts.

If you have any information about thefts or any other crimes in Bates County please contact the Bates County Sheriff’s Office at 660-679-3232.

Bates County Sheriff President of Southwest Major Case Squad

Beginning January 1, 2014, new offices are assigned for the members of the Southwest Major Case Squad. Chief Graham Burnley of the Nevada Police Department turned the President position over to Sheriff Chad Anderson of Bates County.  Chief Burnley has served as President of the Major Case Squad for the year of 2013.  Sheriff Anderson shall serve as the President until January of 2015 when Vice President Chief Ron Hagar will assume the position.  The Major Case Squad is governed by a Board of Directors from the participating jurisdictions.

The Southwest Major Case Squad is composed of Law Enforcement agencies in the Southwest area of Missouri.  Those agencies consist of Bates County Sheriff’s Office, Butler Police Department, Rich Hill Police Department, Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, Nevada Police Department, Barton County Sheriff’s Office, Lamar Police Department, St. Clair Sheriff’s Office, Cedar County Sheriff’s Office, Eldorado Springs Police Department, Dade County Sheriff’s Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Each of these agencies has agreed to provide manpower and resources to the other agencies in the event of a Major Crime.  Each agency has identified their own staff members who have extensive experience and training in investigations.  Those staff members are then dispatched to a neighboring agency when the Major Case Squad had been activated.  There is no cost associated with being a member of the Major Case Squad except each agency covers the cost of the employees activated during investigations.

Sheriff Anderson says, “Being a member of the Major Case Squad has been a benefit to my agency on many levels.  Since being Sheriff, I have activated the Squad two times to help investigate homicides that have occurred here.  Activating the Squad gives agencies numerous experienced investigators that are able to follow up leads to a major case in a timely matter.  Time is a factor in solving a major crime like a missing person or a homicide.”

The Southwest Major Case Squad has been activated on several cases over the last year.  These cases have included missing persons, suspicious deaths, and violent assaults.  The Major Case Squad holds monthly meetings to bring each agency together to share information about crimes patterns and problems in the agency’s jurisdiction.

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Level Utility Pay in Harrisonville

HARRISONVILLE, MO - Smooth out the highs and lows associated with your monthly utility bills by signing up for Level Pay.

Level Pay open enrollment will take place January 20—February 3, 2014.  The Level Pay program is available to any City of Harrisonville residential electric utility customer with a good payment history and at least 12 consecutive months of utility billing history at the current service address.
Interested utility customers are encouraged to call the Utility Office in Harrisonville at 816-380-8900 during regular business hours to check eligibility and for full program details.

Bates County Sheriff News Release

Police - Sheriff 3On 1/21/14 the Bates County Sheriff’s Office requested Butler Fire and Butler Police to assist at the Law Enforcement Center.  The request was made because of smoke located in one of the inmate pods.  The inmates in that pod were evacuated to another part of the Law Enforcement Center.  The Butler Police Officers were requested to assist in preparations in evacuating all the inmates from the building should the need have been determined appropriate.

With assistance of the Butler Fire Department it was determined the source of the smoke was from a motor that had become faulty in the furnace that supplied heat to that inmate pod.  There was no actual fire found inside the jail.  The faulty motor will be replaced later today.  The inmates have been returned to their cells and the Law Enforcement Center is back to running as normal.

Sheriff Anderson would like to thank the Members of the Butler Fire Department and the Butler Police Department for their quick response and willingness to help.