Butler Homecoming Parade 2026 Party in the USA Alumni Floats We are excited to invite all alumni to take part in this year’s Homecoming Para...

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...

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

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, ...

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

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 ...

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

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