Bates County News

Friday, September 13, 2024

From the Butler R-5 School District

 The Butler R-V School District is aware that it is one of many statewide Title 1 schools named in a social media post referencing school violence. They have communicated with law enforcement and they have advised that there is no credible threat to any Butler R-V school at this time. Butler R-V schools have stated that student safety is their top priority and that they will continue to work closely with law enforcement through this issue. This information was obtained by a news tip and verified with the Butler R-V school district by staff personnel here at 92.1 radio station.



David Pullen, age 68 of Drexel

  David Pullen, age 68 of Drexel, Missouri passed away on June 30th 2025 at home surrounded by family. Cremation, with services to be held...