Special day for Ballard FFA

 

What a day for our Ballard Ag Ed students! They got an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Veenker Golf Course in Ames thanks to Superintendent Tom Meier. From riding in golf carts to learning about turfgrass on the greens, tees, fairways, and roughs, it was an invaluable experience. Tom also shared insights into the equipment and his career. Inspiring the next generation of turfgrass professionals!

Courtesy Ballard FFA

Some big wins for local ball teams last night

 Local ball scores from Monday evening

Baseball

Liberal 1
Butler 12

Montrose/Ballard 12
Humansville 1

Appleton City 5
Jasper 1

Leeton 0
Sherwood 15

Adrian 10
Versailles 7

Softball 

Warsaw 18
Adrian 0

Midway 0
Butler 15

Miami at MIdway track meet results

Kaleb Nelson:

2nd place in 110M Hurdles

2nd place in 300M Hurdles

2nd place in 400M Dash

Trysten Bernhard:

3rd Place in the 800M Run

3rd Place in the 1600M Run

Dylon Lofink:

2nd Place in Discus

3rd Place in Shot Put

Great job by all of our athletes!

Stormy weather sticking around a bit longer

 TUESDAY FORECAST! Look at these two images and you'll get a quick glance of your day ahead, depending where you are.

Current radar (image 1) matches the Severe Weather Outlook (image 2). Severe storms look to stay around Springfield today headed roughly east / northeast.

West Central MO and East Central Ks will pick up light to moderate showers from around 9/10am through mid afternoon.

Notice the cold front draped across our area which is the driver behind the storms and showers today.

It also gives us only 65 for a high on this cloudy Tuesday.

-Greg@660weather

Bears Baseball Beat Bulldogs on Senior Night

By Cody Morris, Tailgate TV

The Bears, who have been playing well as of late, were slated to take on the Liberal Bulldogs for senior night. The Bears held the Bulldogs scoreless in the first, and then scored 6 of their own in the bottom of the inning. The Bears scoring began with Wilson reaching on an error that also saw Kash and Jackson score. Rhett Newsome smoked a 2 RBI single scoring Wilson and Cox. Before the inning would close, Jesse Carter lined to left, scoring 2 on a 2 RBI single.

The Bears added to their lead in the 2nd when Cox singled to left, plating Kash. the Bears would plate two more runs in the inning, leading 9-0 heading into the 3rd.

In the top of the 3rd, the Bulldogs finally got onto the board on an RBI Double from Wiles. But the Bears answered back scoring 2 of their own.

The Butler Bears would end up claiming a 12-1 run rule victory over the Bulldogs on Senior Night.

The Bears recognized senior Brayden Jackson, Eli Cox, Kaleb Mallatt and Xavier Wisdom.

photos by Carmen Behringer

See more photos HERE

Lady Bears Rock the Diamond on Senior Night off Dubray’s 3-inning No-Hitter

By Cody Morris, Tailgate TV

Butler Lady Bears Softball was hosting Midway tonight for Senior Night. The Senior Night festivities were set to take place after the ball game, and the Lady Bears did not waste anytime as they run ruled the Lady Vikings in just 3 innings of play. The Vikings came into the contest with 7-11 record.

The first couple of innings started off slowly, with both teams scoreless in the first, and just one run scored in the 2nd. The Bears got on the board in the bottom of the 2nd when Brooke Miller plated a run.

In the third, the Bears really came to life and made a statement. Butler started off the inning with some note-worthy plate discipline with Kayden Cook working a walk, Trudell reaching on an error, and Dubrary working a walk to place 2 runners in scoring position (Cook scored on the error off of Trudell’s bat) for the power threat Taylor Hudson. Hudson tripled on a hard hit ball to right and scored both, Trudell and Dubray. The Bears rally continued, and after a few more walks and some errors at the hands of the Vikings, the Bears jumped up to an 8-0 lead in the bottom of the third, with no outs, and no signs of letting up.

Kayden Cook hit an RBI single that scored Carmichael and moved Ragan and Eldred both into scoring spots. Trudell grounded out to the pitcher, but was able to bat in a run from Ragan and move Eldred and Cook up. Finally, Eldred walked the game off with a single that scored Davis and Miller and put the Bears up 15-0 which would end the contest mercifully with a run-rule win for the Butler Bears.

It was a tale of two pitchers for the night, while Midway went through 3 different arms in as many innings and gave up 15 runs, 8 base on balls and just 1 strikeout. On the other side, Kylee Dubray went all 3 innings for the Bears and sat down 9 batters in a row, throwing a perfect no hitter.

The Bears plate discipling was on full display with 8 walks for the Butler squad. However, they were able to hit the ball well when there was a strike left across the plate. Hudson went 2 of 3 on the night with a double and triple and 2 RBIs. Avery Eldred also had a big night at the plate, going 2 of 3 herself and racking up 3 RBIs. Cook, Trudell, Dubray, Miller, Davis and Ragan all recorded RBIs in the matchup as well.

This was Senior Night for the Lady Bears, and after the blow-out victory they recognized Avery Eldred, Brooke Miller and Ella Ragan.

The Lady Bears move to 12-8 on the season and will host Hume on Thursday! Come out Thursday night to cheer on the Lady Bears against the Hume Hornets!

photos by Erin Dubray

See more photos HERE

Heaviest of storms could arrive in the early morning hours

 New model data showing the first cluster of severe-possible storms could stay along and north of I-70 in the early evening hours. **Notice a few 'blips' around our counties, so we'll be watching these for any discrete cells to form.

BUT IT'S THE SECOND round which looks to arrive after midnight. Instability is still unsure, but these could still bring severe warnings for hail, wind and even tornados.

Do still expect weakening as they move southeast.

-Greg@660weather

Bates County Sheriff warns of scam

 Many residents of Bates County may have received a text message claiming to be from the Missouri Department of Revenue. This message says you owe some money and this is your last chance.

THIS IS A SCAM. The Department of Revenue is not going to demand money over a text message.

Courtesy Bates County Sheriff's Office

Butler Saddle Club seeking royalty candidates

The Butler Saddle Club Rodeo Queen Committee is now accepting candidates for the 72nd annual BSC Rodeo for June 20-22.

Rodeo Queen Requirements:

-16-21 years of age

-Judged on 4 categories: horsemanship, ticket sales, appearance and personality

-required to ride a horse and bring a horse practices

-winner has a chance to earn the title, buckle, crown, saddle and money

-All candidates will receive 10% of total ticket sales regardless of placing

Rodeo Princess Requirements:

- 9-15 years of age

- Judged on 3 categories: ticket sales, appearance, and personality

- Winner has a chance to earn the title, crown and buckle

- All candidates will receive 10% of total ticket sales ticket sales regardless of placing.

Deadline to sign up is Thursday May 15 at 6:30pm. We will have an informative meeting and “meet and greet” the same time as well.

To sign up please contact Lacey Lee at 660-464-4732 or for any other questions.

Rich Hill FFA State results

 Courtesy Rich Hill Tiger Talk

BCMH April 2025 Rock Stars

Join us in celebrating our BCMH Rock Stars for April

- Leslie Phillips, Patient Accounts Financial Representative — recognized for her outstanding customer service, strong communication skills, and commitment to patient satisfaction.

- Sierra Cameron, RN, Surgery — honored for her positive attitude, teamwork, and dedication to delivering excellent patient care.

Thank you, Leslie and Sierra, for making a difference every day!

Courtesy Bates County Memorial Hospital

Some fun

 Trivia

Answers below

1. Alektorophobia is the fear of what?

2. On average, how long does it take food to pass through the human body?

3. What U.S. State was the first to recognize Christmas as an official holiday?

Riddle me this

Answer below

What can you drive that has wheels and also flies?

Trivia answers: 1. chickens 2. 53 hours 3. Alabama  Riddle answer: a garbage truck!

Recipe of the Week

 

The Museum Minute: Movies for a dime

 Courtesy of the Bates County Museum 802 Elks Drive, Butler Mo 64730 (660) 679-0134

Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of April 30

1862 Confederate sympathizers hold a rally in Butler. There are several personal battles, some injuries but no fatalities.

1892 The first graduating class of Hume School, 7 total, get their diplomas.

1902 Members of the Foster Band are constructing a bandstand over the public well.

1908 A deadly hailstorm in the Pleasant Gap community piles the ice 16 inches deep.

1933 More reddish Kansas dust rolls into Bates Co. To be out very long, people have to wear masks on their faces.

1934 Butler's new bank, The First National Bank, opens in the old Farmer's Bank location, North end of the East side of the square.

1942 It's announced the Hill Road Show will present its dime movies every Thursday in Amsterdam during the Summer.

1992 The Adrian boys & girls track teams easily out-distance the rest of the Butler relays.

2000 An early morning fire guts the building of the Adrian Meats Co, Mr and Mrs Pat Oates & family are owners.

Bates County real estate transfers and marriage licenses

Wheatley, Terry to Kassner, Nathan L Str 28-39-30 //Sw

Lafollette, Charles to Brabant, Sebastian Lt 1 Bl 8 Amsterdam, Original Town Of+

Hellwig, Gretchen to Hellwig, Gretchen Lee Trust 6-29-2020 Lt 63 Country South+

Cleveland Affordable Storage, LLC to Amsterdam Properties, LLC Lt 1 Bl 6 Amsterdam, Original Town Of+

West Central Investments Group, LLC to Brown, Nathan Lt 5 Bl 2 Peck's Addn+

Mcelwain, Calee to Bowie, Michael A.C. Lt 2 Bl 2 William's Second Addn

Swickhamer, Stacey to Coffel, Donald E Str 19-38-31 //Ne

Asset Exchange, LLC to Swickhamer, Stacey Str 12-38-33

Fischer, Greg (Trustee) to Fischer, Hagen Str 31-39-29 //Sw

Nitsche Family Trust 6-10-2009 to Graenser, Skylor D Str 22-40-31 //Sw

Courson, Jessica Nicole to Courson, Robert Bradley Bl 15 William's First, Ext. Of Addn

Piland, Berry to Piland, Leah Str 17-40-31

Cole, Karen J to Cole, Karen J (Trustee) Str 34-40-33 //Ne

Marriage license

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Chance of storms increase overnight

What's Up by LeRoy Cook

Survey flights over the south end of the county showed the results of the half-foot of rain that fell over Easter weekend. The three rivers combined to put the Osage at full flood, and Truman Lake water held back a quick runoff. We’ve all seen it worse, of course, but the cropland will need some time and work to recover.

The past weekend was a little frustrating for flyers, in that fog and low ceilings sat over the Kansas City area and rain areas threatened flights headed south. Last Wednesday, we were ran out of the Olathe area by pop-up thunderstorms drifting south of MCI’s airspace/ And the cold front sitting nearby after the wind shifted to the north made for the following days’ gloomy weather. We did see some air traffic, like the CH-47 Army Reserve helicopter passing through, and some agricultural application AirTractors treating some soggy fields. 

In news of the week, it was announced that Boeing is selling off one of its divisions that specialized in support services for general aviation. Specifically, that means ForeFlight flight planning software will no longer carry the Boeing label, and the Jeppesen flight information and training products are divested. Boeing is returning to its roots, building airliners and military planes.

Delta Airlines keeps getting bad breaks in the publicity department. On the heels of losing wheels and other embarrassments, last Monday an Airbus 330 leaving Orlando had its right engine catch fire and 282 passengers had to slide to safety. The same day, an Atlanta-bound Boeing 757 had to turn around with cabin pressure issues. Last month saw a Delta commuter jet flip over after a hard landing at Toronto and a similar aircraft had to return to Atlanta with “haze” in the cabin, generated by a faulty air pack. At least nobody’s been hurt, but old Delta’s bad luck keeps coming it seems.

The FAA is getting upset about a proposed piece of legislation in the Florida state senate. It would allow homeowners to use “reasonable force” against drones flying within 500 feet of their property. The FAA considers drones and the like to be “aircraft” and there are regulations against shooting at anything that flies. As I told a lawyer this week, who was working on a nuisance dispute, you can’t use a local law to preempt Federal statutes. Guess we could always say we thought the thing circling over was a Black Vulture about to attack us...

The weekly trivia question, posed by CH-47 ‘copter pilot Beth McCune; asked for the nickname of the armed Chinook helicopters used briefly in the Vietnam War.  The four big twin-rotor gunships were called “Guns-A-Go-Go” in their brief usage. For next week, we’re asking about the start of a war 75 years ago, being commemorated at the AirVenture airshow this summer. What war was it? You can send your answers to kochhaus1@gmail.com. 

Lady Bears Bring the Excitement to Giving Fore Living Game

By Cody Morris, Tailgate TV

On Monday, April 21, the Lady Bears were dressed in Blue and ready for their Giving Fore Living ball game! The Green Ridge Lady Tigers would be coming into town on the day to take on the Bears. The Lady Tigers brought with them a record of 6-5, the Bears sat at 9-6 heading into the contest.

The matchup was very defensive, early on especially, as the score was 0-0 through the first 2 and a half innings. In the bottom of the 3rd the Bears would draw first blood as the home team tallied a run when Kylee Dubrary doubled, plating Sydney Davis. The Bears took the first lead with a 1-0 score after 3.

However, Green Ridge answered back in the top of the 2nd, not only matching the Bears one run, but double them up with a score of 2-1 after 4 innings. The Lady Tigers would continue to pour it on in the 6th, with Green Ridge leading 6-1 heading into the final inning.

In the bottom of the 7th, the Bears searching for 5 runs to keep playing, and 6 to win it. Sydney Davis got the Bears off to the right start with a lead off single. The Bears were continuing to play small ball with Cook singling, and moving Davis up a base. Following a strike-out, Dubray would draw a walk to load the bases with power threat Taylor Hudson stepping to the dish. Hudson drilled a double into center recording 3 RBIs as Davis, Cook, and Dubray all crossed the plate. Just like that the Bears found themselves down just 6-4 with a runner in scoring position and just one out. Brooke Miller, who represented the tying run, stepped up the plate and knocked a double of her own that also saw Hudson move up to 3rd. After Avery Eldred took a base on balls to land them up, Carmichael was the 3rd Bear to join the 7th inning double club and score Hudson and Miller to tie the game up at 6-6. Senior Ella Ragan stepped up the plate and was able to walk it off with the game winning RBI! The Bears won 7-6.

Kylee Dubray was at work on the bump for the Bears, she recorded 10 strike outs and gave up just 2 earned runs.

Taylor Hudson was perfect on the evening, going 2 of 2 with 3 RBIs. Cook was the other Bear with multiple hits on the night. The Bears as a team swung the ball well 8 different ladies combined for 10 hits and 5 extra base hits.

photo by Carmen Behringer

Bates County Based Lady Rebels Finish 2nd

By Cody Morris, Tailgate TV

Over this past weekend the 6th Grade Lady Rebels traveled down to Springfield to take part in the Midwest Battle of the Rim. These ladies were able to bring some 2nd place medals!

Front Row left to right- Harper Powell Ellie Powell Sophia Moss

Back Row left to right- Brian Delozier, Rowan Glass, Kirsten Entrikin, Ashlee Mitchell, Lauryn Powell and Matt Berry

Bears Host Blackhawks for Burgers & Baseball

By Cody Morris, Tailgate TV

Every year, for quite some time now, Giving Fore Living has been partnering with BHS to put on an annual Burgers and Baseball game. This year the game was even a little more special as Giving Fore Living not only serves Butler, but they also are very tied to the our neighbors to the north, the Adrian Blackhawks. The Bears welcomed to Blackhawks into town, but on the diamond they would try and send them back to Adrian with disappointment.

The Bears seemed well on their way to victory early on. Butler held Adrian scoreless in the first, and then hung 2 of their own. The Bears opening 2 runs came off of a sacrifice fly by Eli Cox that scored Brayden Jackson, and then the speed of Branden Hammett allowed him to plate in the inning as well.

Neither team was able to score in the 2nd, however Butler had a loud 3rd inning as they put up 5 runs. Coehn Wislon started the 5-run inning with an RBI double that scored Cox. Jesse Carter hit a dart into left field that scored Wilson, and then Hammett a 2 RBI Double, the Bears still weren’t done as Brayden Jackson singled to center, scoring Hammett. At the end of 3 the Bears led 7-0.

The Blackhawks finally got on the board in the 5th with a steal of home by Hubbard and a 2 run bomb hit Bryler Ford. The closed the gap to 7-3.

In the top of the 7th, the Blackhawks were still looking for a comeback, they worked one run across by a sacrifice fly by Vandenburg. However, the Bears were just too strong for the Blackhawks on the day, the Bears won with a final of 7-4.

For Adrian, Bryler Ford went a perfect 2 of 2 with 2 RBIs and a HR while Brock Ford went 3 of 4 with 2 doubles.

Rhett Newsome was flawless for the Bears collecting 2 hits in as many at bats. Xavier Wisdom and Bryson Cash each recorded doubles for Butler, and Brayden Jackson recorded multiple hits on the night.

photos by Camren Behringer