Ownership changes coming for two Butler businesses

Spring is coming... and so are some changes at two popular Butler businesses. It was recently announced that Murray's Auto Repair is relocating to the current Don's Tire location on March 1st. The Murray's are looking forward to the increased work space which will afford a shorter wait for customers, plus tires and wheel alignment will be added to the list of offerings. Don Malan will continue to operate his tow/recovery business.


It was also made public that popular uptown restaurant Southside Cafe will also be under new ownership soon. Owners Randy and Diane Weiss, after a long and successful run, will be handing over the keys to new owners Rodger Koehn and Brandon Conger on March 1st. Koehn and Conger plan a few changes for the establishment, including the offering of alcoholic beverages.

Mid America Live will be providing more information in the near future as it becomes available.

More stolen property recovered in Garden City storage unit burglaries

Officers of the Garden City Police Department recover more stolen property from multiple storage unit burglaries.

At about 10:00 this morning officers of the Garden City Police Department responded to a residence in the 200 block Main Street and recovered property that had been reported as stolen earlier this month from a storage unit also located on Main Street

The occupants of the residence were cooperative and the suspect in the burglary is being held in the Cass County Jail on multiple charges.

Mid America Live News will update this when more information is made available to us.

Hume Community News 2/16/16

Congratulations to Lady Hornets Bhrett Mumma and Megan Sutcliffe, who have both reached 1,000 points in Hume Hornet Basketball this season. Bhrett reached hers in January and Megan reached hers in the GVVC Conference Championship Friday night in Sheldon on her birthday! The Lady Hornets captured 1st place in the tournament and the Hume Hornet boys won third. Congratulations to all! 

On Saturday February 13 a celebration was held at Sister’s & Friends café in honor of Valentine’s and Kaylee Hawks birthday. Those attending were Kaylee Hawks and her boyfriend Phil, Kaycee Hawks and boyfriend Austin, Jodi Bond, Travis Prichett and son, Don Hawks, Mark Hawks, Lisa Stewart, Joseph & Samantha Lyons, Jameson and Jackson. They all enjoyed a great evening. 

Little Mr. Barrett Irwin celebrated his 1st birthday on Sunday, February 14 at the Hume Legion Hall. A host of family and friends enjoyed watching Mr. Barrett eating his Minion Cake and opening a ton of presents. The party was hosted by his parents, Clinton and Jessica Irwin. 

The Methodist Men did a fantastic job as usual at the Annual Sweetheart Dinner on Sunday evening. After the dinner everyone enjoyed the inspirational duo of Alan and Brenda Black. If you ever get a chance to hear them I would highly recommend you go see them. 

Don’t forget the Revival at the Hume Christian Church on February 28 at 11:00 a.m. and 7 p.m. and then thru March 2 at 7:00 p.m. nightly. Come and enjoy Rock Solid Ministries Evangelist Greg Strickland. For more information contact Pastor Ed Sneed at 660-643-7448.

Open Mic Night at the Pennell in Butler

Looking for something to do in Butler this Wednesday Night? 

Would you like to Eat some great food, play some music, and meet some new people? 

There will be a full band to jam with or just play by yourself. 

If you have a band, here is a good chance to get your foot in the door of a rare venue. 

This historic hotel located at 102 W Ohio St, in Butler, Missouri is an amazing backdrop for live music and the tall ceilings and interesting architecture makes for an incredible sound. 

Bring your instrument and your appetite! The Pennell is the place to be this Wednesday 2/17/16  at 7pm.

Butler Police Department Activity Report 2/8 - 2/14 - 2016

02/08/2016 
Property damage report
Medical assist 300 block of N Havanna
Accident W-52 Sunset
Medical assist 100 block of S Havanna
Disturbance Hospital parking lot
Alarm 1100 block of W Ft Scott

02/09/2016 
Animal complaint 200 block of E Ft Scott
Animal complaint 200 block of S Mechanic
Medical assist 100 block of S HAvanna
Alarm 1100 block of W Ft Scott

02/10/2016 
Warrant service Conoco
Medical assist 17 S Havanna
Well being check 600 block of Park St
Open Door S Bus 52

02/11/2016 
Alarm 1100 block of W Ft Scott
Alarm 700 block of Country Club
Well being check 300 block of S Main
911 hang up High School
Animal complaint Cedar Lane
Medical assist 600 block of W Park
Disturbance call 100 block of S Fulton
Alarm 400 block of S Fulton
Noise complaint 800 block of N Havanna

02/12/2016 
Noise complaint 800 block of N Havanna
Accident Orange and Ft Scott
Accident S Bus 49 and nursery
Animal complaint 300 W Vine
AAssault Boy Scout Park
Medical assist S Havanna
Warrant service


02/13/2016 
Medical assist Chestnut and Broadway
Animal complaint 100 block of S High
Leave without pay Casey’s on Orange St
Animal complaint 500 block of W Harrison
911 call Super 8
Traffic assist Schowengerdt
911 medical assist S Havanna
Alarm 1st community Bank

02/14/2016  
Open door old High School
Assist DFS 300 block of W Ohio
Fight 609 Park
911 cal BCMH
Animal complaint 500 block of W Ft Scott

Obituary - Jim Kochsmeier

Jim Kochsmeier

Memorial/Visitation for Jim Kochsmeier will be Friday, February 12, 2015 from 5-6 p.m. at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. There will be a prayer followed by military honors concluding at 6 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Inurnment at later date in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri. Contributions to Heartland Hospice.

Jim Kochsmeier, age 81 of Butler, Missouri died Monday, February 8, 2016 in Butler. He was born July 14, 1934 to John Conrad and Ethel Ona Williams Kochsmeier in Harrisonville, Missouri.

Jim is survived by three stepsons, Robert Todd and Larry Todd, both of Butler, Missouri and Travis Todd of St. Joseph, Missouri; two stepdaughters, Norma Jean Berry and husband Jim of Butler, Missouri and Patsy Yates of Adrian, Missouri; two sisters, Nadine Cunnings of Harrisonville, Missouri and Betty Hicks and husband Bob of Warsaw, Missouri; and 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 6 great great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Ethel in 2015; infant stillborn Ethel Rosalie; and stepgrandson Robbie Todd.

Obituary - Robert Larry Boehm

Memorial services for Larry Boehm will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Lynn Valley Community Church. Arrangements under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Robert Larry Boehm, age 77 of Butler, Missouri died Friday, January 8, 2016 at his home in Butler. He was born September 28, 1938 to Howard Isaac and Mamie Florene Howell in Kansas City, Kansas.

Larry is survived by his wife, Glenys June Boehm of Butler, Missouri; two sons, DeWayne Boehm of Amsterdam, Missouri and Rodney Boehm of Amoret, Missouri; one daughter, Kammie Smalley and husband Ronnie of Butler, Missouri; one sister, Marjie Elanie DuBois and husband Terry of Paola, Kansas; and five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one son, Curtis Dale Boehm in 1980.

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report 2/1 - 2/7 - 2016

 FEBRUARY 1, 2016

BRUSH FIRE – ADRIAN

DISTURBANCE – AMSTERDAM

SPEAK TO OFFICER – URICH

TRAFFIC STOP – BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER – RICH HILL

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

TRAFFIC STOP – AMORET

SPEAK TO OFFICER – ADRIAN

MVA – RICH HILL

CHILD ABUSE – URICH

ASSAULT – RICH HILL

AMBULANCE REQUEST – ROCKVILLE

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – AMORET

TRAFFIC STOP – ADRIAN

CHECK WELL BEING – AMSTERDAM

ALARM – RICH HILL

ANIMAL CALL – ADRIAN

AMNULANCE REQUEST – BUTLER

IDENTITY THEFT – FOSTER

SPEAK TO OFFICER – DREXEL

MVA – PASSAIC

AGENCY ASSIST – BUTLER