Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Bates County History: The Hanging of Noah "Buck" McGinnis

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A Bates County story of murder, justice—and a question that has never completely gone away There are places where history can be read in old...

BCMH celebrates Environmental Services Week

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This week is Environmental Services Week, and we're recognizing the people who help keep BCMH clean, safe and welcoming every day Our Ho...

Obituary - Louise Mitchell

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Louise Mitchell, age 95 of Pleasanton, Kansas passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026. Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 7 pm, Friday, ...

Obituary - Janice (Wheatley) Bolser

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Janice (Wheatley) Bolser age 92 of Rich Hill, Missouri passed away Friday September 11, 2026 at Medical Lodge of Butler, MO. Funeral Service...

Obituary - Bruce Mellenbruch

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Bruce Mellenbruch age 58 of Rich Hill, MO passed away Sept. 11, 2026 at the Bates Memorial Hospital in Butler, MO. Bruce is survived by his ...

Obituary - Larry "Mike" White

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Funeral services for Larry "Mike" White will be 11 a.m. Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555)...

Obituary - Richard "Dick" Niggley

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Funeral services for Richard "Dick" Niggley will be 11 a.m. Saturday September 19, 2026 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-65...

High depreciation value comes into question

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Minutes from the Bates County Commission meeting September 9, 2026 The Bates County Commission met with Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley,...

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