Running results in $50k cash only bond

On June 30th at approximately 1:15 p.m., deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office were advised of a vehicle pursuit involving the Missouri State Highway Patrol heading southbound on I-49 near Peculiar.

A deputy joined the pursuit near Cantrell Rd. in Harrisonville.

The pursuit continued and eventually went northbound to Belton where deputies assisted MSHP in taking the subject into custody at a dead end near Oakland Ave. and 165th St.

She’s been identified as 26-year-old Tiffany McCurdy of Kansas City.

McCurdy has been charged with Aggravated Fleeing a Stop or Detention (D Felony).

She’s currently at the Cass County jail with a $50,000 cash only bond.

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Reminder from the City of Butler regarding fireworks

Ord 11-134B

No person shall ignite, discharge, explode or set off any fireworks within the City limits on any days of the year other than the 3rd and 4th of July without written consent and approval of the Mayor and Special Event Committee. Hours for discharging fireworks on the 3rd of July will be limited to 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. unless it falls on Sunday which discharging would be from Noon to 10:00 p.m.

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Rich Hill graduates headed to Boy's and Girl's State in St. Charles, MO

Congratulations to Mark Arnold and Abi Reed, members of the Rich Hill Class of 2027, on being selected to attend Missouri Boys State and Missouri Girls State at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri!

Mark and Abi were proudly sponsored by our local American Legion, giving them the opportunity to participate in this prestigious leadership program. Throughout the week, they joined outstanding students from across Missouri to learn about government, leadership, citizenship, and public service through hands-on experiences.

Thank you to the American Legion for your continued support and for sponsoring Rich Hill students to attend! We appreciate your investment in the future of our community!

Courtesy Rich Hill Tiger Talk

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Minutes from Bates County Commission meetings

June 22, 2026 The Bates County Commission met with Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley, Northern Commissioner John Gray and Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson present.

John made a motion to send their attorney the tax surplus amount on a house that was sold here in Bates County. Trent seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion carried. No opposition.

June 24, 2026 The Bates County Commission met with Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley, Northern Commissioner John Gray and Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson present.

Was out of Office for the First Responder Appreciation Lunch from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

John made a motion pledging their support to KBRPC’s submission to the USDA Rural Business Development Grant Program for the project entitled “KBRPC Regional Community Development Plan.” Trent seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion carried. No opposition.

June 29, 2026 The Bates County Commission met with Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley, Northern Commissioner John Gray and Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson present.

John Sullivan, on behalf of his grandfather, came in and quickly discussed 2 variances in the current zoning ordinance. The Commission informed them on some of the zoning regulations and sent him on his way to speak to the City.

The Commission has kept a copy of the Variance Proposal.

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Rich Hill is rockin' the next three days!

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Three from Drexel make Wichita State University Dean's Honor Roll

WICHITA, Kan. (July 2, 2026) - Wichita State University has announced the names of more than 3,650 students who were on the WSU Dean's Honor Roll for spring 2026. 

            

To be included on the dean's honor roll, a student must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) and earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. 

 

About Wichita State University

Wichita State University is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling more than 23,000 students between its main campus and WSU Tech, including students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and WSU Tech are recognized for being student-centered and innovation-driven.

 

Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), Wichita State University provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students. 

 

The National Science Foundation ranked WSU No. 1 in the nation for aerospace engineering R&D, No. 2 for industry- and defense-funded engineering R&D and No. 9 overall for engineering R&D.

 

The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the Wichita State University main campus, is one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.

 

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Drexel, MO

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 Cali K Mayabb
 Michael W Munter


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Mo Dept. of Conservation opens applications for managed deer hunts

Applications are open now through July 31 for a shot at more than 140 managed deer hunts throughout Missouri. Draw results will be available online beginning Aug. 15.

Get more info on managed hunts, preview hunt details and apply online at mdc.mo.gov/managedhunt

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In God We Trust Day 2026 Celebrates 70th Anniversary of National Motto

MINDENMINES, MO… Dave Sorrick of In God We Trust LLC will host a celebration of the 70th anniversary of the signing of the federal legislation that designated “In God We Trust” as our federal motto on Wednesday, July 29 at a brief gathering at 1:00 pm in downtown Mindenmines. President Eisenhower signed the historic legislation into law on July 30, 1956. Since that time the motto “In God We Trust” has appeared on all U.S. coins and currency.

“It was seventy years ago during the post-World War II and Cold War era that our nation formally adopted our national motto,” Sorrick stated. “The legislation also mandated the inclusion of ‘In God We Trust’ on our currency, as had been the practice on our coinage since 1864,”he added.

In God We Trust LLC, a coin and precious metals business located at 611 Main, Mindenmines in SW Missouri, will host an Open House from 10am to 2pm Wednesday July 29 to mark the occasion. All visitors will receive a free Eisenhower dollar coin and a new Visit Barton County, Missouri guide. 

“At 1pm we will pause to give thanks for our great nation and extend an invitation to local and regional candidates to share their thoughts as we approach our 2026 election cycle. All area elected officials and candidates for local, regional and statewide offices in Missouri and neighboring Kansas are invited to join the community members taking part in the activities,” Dave added.

For more information concerning In God We Trust Day 2026 you may contact Dave Sorrick at (620) 423-6600 or email ddsorrick@yahoo.com .

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