Sunday, June 21, 2026

McGennis Youth Center receives special grant

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We are excited to announce that The Mary A. McGennis Agriculture Park & Youth Center has been awarded a $6,100 grant from the Missouri H...

America's 250th: Highlights from Old Settler's Day in Butler

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Butler Saddle Club awards scholarships Saturday evening

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Butler Saddle Club recognized our scholarship winners last night. The Butler Saddle Club proudly helps the youth of the Bates County communi...
Saturday, June 20, 2026

Obituary - Kathy Lewis

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Funeral services for Kathy Ilene Lewis of Amsterdam, Missouri, will be 2 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2026 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-...
Friday, June 19, 2026

Limited sight distance at overpasses focus of concern following tragic accidents

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Photo #1 - At the stop sign At least two deaths, along with multiple injury accidents on local overpasses have now become the focus of much ...

First responder BBQ location moved to Bates County Elks Lodge

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This event has been moved to the Bates County Elks lodge, please help spread the word and thank you! . #MidAmericaLive

Obituary - Karen Whalen

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Karen Sue Whalen, 71, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Crown Care in Harrisonville. Funeral services wi...

Obituary - Anna Swanson

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Anna Swanson, 87 of Butler, Missouri passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. A visitation will be he...

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