Highlights from the Bates County Fair parade

 

Highlights of Bates County Fair exhibits

 

Miami County Sheriff's Office makes arrest using high tech device

 

Over the weekend, while on routine patrol, a Deputy received an alert from the Axon in-car camera system’s license plate reader, indicating that the registered owner of a vehicle had an outstanding warrant.

A vehicle check was conducted, and during the course of the encounter, the Deputy developed reasonable suspicion that illegal narcotics were present. K9 Clay was called to the scene and deployed on the vehicle, resulting in a positive indication.

A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed illegal narcotics, including methamphetamine, crack cocaine, cocaine, psilocybin mushrooms, and marijuana. Drug paraphernalia and a large quantity of currency were also located.

The individual was taken into custody, and charges are pending. The investigation remains ongoing.

BCMH pitches in with Rich Hill 4th celebration

 

Our EMS team was on site to provide standby medical coverage for the Rich Hill 4th of July celebration, July 2-5. From the baby contest to the Saturday night concert, our crew stayed on site to help keep everyone safe, along with the Rich Hill Fire Department and the Bates County Sheriff's Department. Our team enjoyed their short-term change of scenery in the outdoors - in spite of the heat - and connecting with the community.

Over the course of the event, our team responded to two calls for dehydration and three for traumatic injuries, two of which required transport by LifeFlight Eagle. We were also happy to bring out our BCMH misting tent to help beat the heat. Thank you to the City of Rich Hill for providing the water!

Pictured: One of our local responders’ young helpers with BCMH EMS crew members Tyler Hudson, Joelene Smith, and Megan Hall.

Did You Know?

When our EMS team attends nonprofit community events like this, they’re on paid standby, supported by the hospital, not the city or event planners. If an emergency call comes in elsewhere in the county, the team may be called away to respond.

For for-profit events that require dedicated EMS coverage, we offer that service through a separate agreement and work to schedule an additional crew.

Learn more about how EMS standby coverage works: https://bcmhospital.com/bcmh-ems-at-events/

Amanda Breckenridge receives Central Region Teacher of the Year honors

Congratulations to Mrs. Amanda Breckenridge for earning the 2025-2026 Central Regional Teacher of the Year. This recognition is well deserved due to her hard work and dedication to the students of Rich Hill.

She will now compete for Missouri Teacher of the Year, which will be announced in October.

2025 Bates County Fair – Poultry Show Results

This year’s poultry show was a great success with over 100 birds shown and many spectators and fans in attendance. The barn was full of excitement as participants showcased their hard work and dedication. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our youth and enjoy a fun-filled day at the fair!

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Showmanship

Senior Showmanship

• Grand Champion: Reece Lawson

• Reserve Champion: Kole Tarvin

Intermediate Showmanship

• Grand Champion: Olivia Williams

• Reserve Champion: Isabella Ortiz

Junior Showmanship

• Grand Champion: Esme McElwain

• Reserve Champion: Micah Luther

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Poultry Division Results

• Grand Champion Meat Pen: Tate Hawkins

• Reserve Champion Meat Pen: James Welker

• Best of Show: Easton Jacobs

• Reserve Champion Best of Show: Reece Lawson

• Grand Champion Large Fowl: Easton Jacobs

• Reserve Champion Large Fowl: Braxton Schenker

• Grand Champion Bantam: Reece Lawson

• Reserve Champion Bantam: Olivia Williams

• Grand Champion Waterfowl: Kole Tarvin

• Reserve Champion Waterfowl: Kole Tarvin

• Grand Champion All Other Poultry: Karson Taylor

• Reserve Champion All Other Poultry: Kole Tarvin

• Grand Champion Hatched & Owned: Reece Lawson

• Reserve Champion Hatched & Owned: Olivia Williams

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Obituary - Michael Anthony Wolfe Jr.

 Michael Anthony Wolfe Jr. age 34 of Archie, Missouri departed this life Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri. 

Cremation with a Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and send in care to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701. 

A complete obituary and service details will be posted once that information becomes available. 

Bates County Fair Rabbit Show results

2025 Bates County Fair Rabbit Show Results

Congratulations to all our rabbit exhibitors on a fantastic show! We are proud to recognize the following outstanding results:

Best in Show: Carissa Stong – Satin, Senior Doe

Reserve in Show: Gabi Marlow – Holland Lop, Senior Doe

Grand Champion Meat Pen: Lottie McEwan

Reserve Champion Meat Pen: Myka Morrill

Showmanship Results:

Senior Showmanship

• Grand Champion: Carissa Stong

• Reserve Champion: Gabi Marlow

Intermediate Showmanship

• Grand Champion: Jacie Essenpries

• Reserve Champion: Ansley Thomas

Junior Showmanship

• Grand Champion: Penelope Kassner

• Reserve Champion: Lottie McEwan

Thank you to all participants, families, and volunteers. Your hard work, dedication, and passion for your animals made the 2025 Rabbit Show a great success!

Bates County Fair Super Teen competition highlights

1 dead following altercation in Archie

On July 5th around 11:30 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the Archie RV Park located near SW Outer Rd. in regards to a medical emergency — with a man bleeding. At the same time, dispatch also got a call from a second residence in Archie where a subject said he had been in an altercation.

Deputies responded there as well. The subject at that second residence said he had been in an altercation with another man in the parking lot of a local business, where he was assaulted.

Deputies determined these two calls were related to the same incident and both men were taken to local hospitals, one of them in critical condition.

The following day, the man who was in critical condition succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. That person has been identified as 34-year-old Michael Wolfe of Archie.

An investigation ongoing and all subjects involved have been identified at this time.

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Sounds from Saturday night in Rich Hill

 

The Rich Hill park was filled with music Saturday evening as opening act Dallas and Janell took the stage just before legendary country artist Phil Vassar wooed the crowd with his biggest hits and plenty of quality entertainment to boot. 

The 2025 Rich Hill 4th of July celebration is being touted as "of the best yet" along with a promise that next year will be even bigger.