Bates County Public Water District #6 boil water order lifted

Mid America Live as been informed from district officials that the boil order that was in effect for patrons of Bates County water supply district #6 has been lifted. Users may resume normal consumption and usage.

Obituary - Dana L. (Swope) Ringberg

Dana L. (Swope) Ringberg, age 75 of Texas formerly of Rich Hill passed away on August 24th, 2016. 

A Memorial service will be held Saturday September 17th at 2 pm at the Heuser Funeral Home in Rich Hill. 

The family suggest contributions to the American Heart Association in care of the Heuser Funeral Home in Rich Hill.

Dana is survived by her husband Gordon Ringberg, son Blake, Daughter -in- law Misty, grandchildren, Taylor and Andrew, Sisters Myrna Thorp & Lana Tucker.

MoDOT/Southwest Road Report for Thursday, September 15th

Bates County
* Routes 52: One-lane traffic in areas between Route BB west of Appleton City and Deepwater. Resurfacing and shoulder work.

* Routes B, O and W: One-lane traffic in various locations. Patching.


 Vernon County
* I-49: Lane closings north of Nevada. Mile Marker 112. Shoulder work.

* Various routes: One-lane traffic and slow-moving train of work trucks in various locations. Mowing and patching.

Weather outlook for today 9/15/16

On and off storms today are possible and some could become strong and produce gusty winds, small hail, and heavy rain, especially in NW MO and NE KS. Due to the accumulated rainfall from the past couple of days, some areas are now more susceptible to flash flooding than normal. Therefore, it won’t take much rainfall today for localized flash flooding and additional river flooding to become a concern. Remember if you see a flooded roadway, Turn Around Don't Drown!

Ford moving small car production to Mexico

(CNN) - Automobile manufacturer Ford will completely phase out production of small cars in the United States within the next two years.

A Ford spokesperson said production of the Ford Focus and C-Max, the only small cars the automaker still assembles in the U.S., will be moved to Mexico. Ford had previously announced the opening of a new plant in Mexico that would employ 28,000 workers.

After Focus production moves to Mexico, Ford will move the production of other vehicles into Wayne, Michigan, where the Focus is currently made.

The automaker said the new Mexican plant will not result in any U.S. job losses.

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Missouri lawmakers loosen gun laws, override veto of 'constitutional carry' law

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Missouri lawmakers have overridden a veto of a wide-ranging guns bill that will let more people carry concealed weapons and give them greater legal rights to defend themselves.

The Republican-led Legislature enacted the law Wednesday by a 24-6 Senate vote and a 112-41 vote in the House. Both exceeded the two-thirds majority needed to override the veto of Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon.

The legislation will allow most people to carry concealed guns without needing a permit. That means they won't have to go through the training currently required for permit holders. Missouri will join 10 other states with what supporters describe as a "constitutional carry" right.

The measure also expands legal protections for those who use deadly force to defend themselves in both public and private places.

3rd Annual Adrian Lions Club One Pitch Softball Tournament

The 3rd Annual Adrian MO Lions Club One Pitch Softball Tournament is coming up on September 24th. The tournament will start sometime in the morning.

Likely between 8-10 depending on how many teams we have. There will be a minimum 2 game guarantee. 

This is a great format for putting a team together even if you don't play a lot anymore. 

Contact Kris Saathoff or Derek Pierce to register a team or if you have any questions!