Little Miss and Little Mister Bates County crowned

2016 Little Miss and Little Mister Bates County
        Draya Vermillion and Renner Martin

2016 Bates County Super Teen Champions

Bates County Super Teen Champions:
Kenton Taylor, Carter Mitchell , Riley Mareth, and Kenzie Wheatley

PHOTOS: Bates County Fair officially underway!

Plenty of talent on stage tonight

Grey skies didn't hamper turnout as the 2016 Bates County Fair kicked off this evening. A stroll around revealed a growing number of entries on display in the Fair Building and plenty to see and do outside, too.

View the full schedule for the week here, and we'll see you at the fair!

Fun and games in the arena

Food and games at the carnival 

A friendly looking boot scraper gets a blue ribbon

A very unique use for spent shotgun shells- would look great in any room!

One of many handmade clothing items on display

BLACK AND WHITE IS JUST RIGHT...some of the photography on display

This little piggy got a blue ribbon

A colorful quilt

Smiles and sweet drinks available

This little girl wasn't ready for the ride to end

Eagles finish as Summer League Champs

The Miami Eagles Summer baseball season came to a close tonight with a win against the Adrian Blackhawks 5-3, making them the top finishers in the league. At right, Cauy Urton receives his medal from coach Aaron Muller.

Well played, gentlemen... the Eagles are all smiles after a victory tonight in Butler

Update: Belton man charged with assault on Law Enforcement Officer after Benton County standoff

Robert Lee Foss

On the afternoon of July 11, 2016, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a check the well being of an individual in Southwestern Benton County. 

Benton County Deputies arrived assisted by members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. 

Authorities had been advised that the subject had a firearm in the residence and took precautionary measures upon arrival. 

Contact was made by phone at which time the subject made threats of shooting officers if they approached the residence. 

Approximately three hours into the standoff, the subject fired at law enforcement through a sliding glass door. Less than an hour later, the subject surrendered without incident.” 
 

Robert Lee Foss of Belton was arrested and charged with Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer and Armed Criminal Action. He is being held on $100,000 bond.

Courtesy of KDKD

View Original Story Here:
http://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2016/07/belton-man-arrested-for-shooting-at.html 

More Storms Tonight

Mother nature might be setting her alarm for another early morning wake up call tonight. 

Could see a few storms this evening, with higher chances arriving after dark and into early Wednesday morning.

Obituary - Michael G. "Mike" Wrigley

Michael G. "Mike" Wrigley of Independence, Missouri formerly of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life on Sunday, July 10, 2016 in Independence.

Final arrangements entrusted to Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Service time and a complete obituary will be posted when that information becomes available.

Obituary - Gerald “Lou” Lewis

Gerald “Lou” Lewis , age 76 formerly of Butler passed away on April 28, 2016 in Arizona.
 
Lou is survived by his wife Linda of Arizona; two children, Jayme and Stephen and 7 grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Gertrude Lewis and brother Lyle Lewis.

Graveside memorial services will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 15 at the Fairview Cemetery. 

Arrangements under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel.