Nevada Police Department seeking public assistance

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The Nevada Police Department is currently conducting an ongoing felony investigation. 

The subject and vehicle outlined in the following photos are a person of interest to the Nevada Police Department. 

If you know the identity of the subject or owner of the vehicle outlined please contact Detective Clinton Berry at 417-448-5127. Any and all information will be kept confidential.

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Have you seen this truck?

Earlier today, the Rich Hill Police Department took a report on a stolen 2001 Ford F250 4X4 with a Missouri dealer tag of D 2135-AB from the Bottom Dollar Auto of Rich Hill. The Theft occurred at a 0253 am on 3/22/2017 at the Bottom Dollar Auto of Rich Hill 101 N 14th St Rich Hill, Mo.

The truck is white in color and has a 7 inch lift kit on it with 37 inch Grabber tires and aftermarket wheels, it has a 52 inch led light bar mounted to the bed rack and a 12 inch led light bar on the front bumper. The truck also has green lights mounted under the vehicle for a green glow effect. The truck has Ford Racing on both doors in green. The truck was heading south on 14th St from the car lot.

Any information on the where about of this vehicle please contact the Rich Hill Police Dept. 417-395-2222 or the Bates County Sheriffs Office at 660-679-3232

Channel 9 speaks out on impasse with Dish Network

Local coffee shop and social network chit chat seems to be "we really don't care who's fault it is, just fix it" regarding Dish subscribers who no longer get KMBC Channel 9 in Kansas City.

Recently those who rely on the Dish Network found Channel 9 blanked out, replaced with a cordial, yet finger pointing video aimed at KMBC.

As stated many times, Dr. Phil McGraw says "a pancake, no matter how flat, has two sides". 

With that, channel 9 recently spoke out, putting a 'timer' on the problem. Read more here: 

http://www.kmbc.com/article/hearst-television-launches-shot-clock-on-dish-negotiations/9149324 

In the meantime, what are your options? Get a digital TV antenna for local stations OR make the switcheroo to Direct TV. Unless you have a neighbor that really likes you, who has one of the two already.

Don’t guess — soil tests save time and money

From the Bates County Extension office

Soil testing is the best guide to the wise and efficient use of fertilizer and soil amendments, says Manjula Nathan, director of the MU Extension Soil Testing and Plant Diagnostic Services.
Whether you grow acres of row crops or have a vegetable patch in the backyard, a soil test will provide you with an analysis of nutrients and a set of recommendations for any improvements.

“We frequently get questions from customers like, ‘I apply fertilizer every year. How come my plants are not doing well?’” Nathan says.

“Most of the time the problem is they never have done a soil test, but have been guessing on fertilizer requirements,” she says. “They do not realize that by guessing they are wasting money by over- or underapplication, and the excess fertilizer can end up in streams, ponds and underground water, polluting the environment.”

Soil testing can be done through the extension office. The cost is $15 per sample. For more information, see these soil testing publications.

Olivia Bagby takes first in Public Speaking at LDE contest

Last night the Adrian FFA competed in the  Area 7 LDE contest and the Knowledge team placed 5th. They will compete at districts next week. 

Jessi Baker placed 3rd in FFA Creed Speaking, Olivia Bagby placed 1st in Division 1 Public Speaking and both will compete at districts next week. Sami Costigan also competed in Job Interview, although she didn't place high enough to compete next week; she put up a very good score and she plans to compete again next year. - Adrian School District Facebook

Rich Hill R-IV School District public informational meeting concerning proposition 2

The Rich Hill R-IV School District will be hosting a public informational meeting concerning proposition 2 this evening at 6:00 pm in the auditorium. 

Immediately following (6:30), the local CTA (Certified Teacher Association) will be hosting a meet the candidates forum with questions and answers to the prospective board candidates. Public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Butler Rotary Club serves Community Cafe

The Butler Rotary Club served the Community Cafe, Tuesday, March 21, 2017. We all had a great time! Butler Rotary Club provided Sloppy Joes, cheesy potatoes, salad and desert at the First Christian Church. - Photo Submitted

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Have you been to the museum lately?

A good play on words might be "you'll see something new yet old" at the Bates County Museum if you haven't been there for awhile.

Those behind the scenes at the museum are constantly working to research interesting local artifacts and putting them on display- to include the fully refurbished Steinway piano that will be returning home soon. Read more about this significant part of Bates County history here http://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-plight-of-piano-donations-sought-to.html 

In the meantime, we'll see you at the museum!