After 15 years What to Wear is closing in Butler

After 15 years, I'm going to end what has been one AMAZING journey. What to Wear on the historic Butler Square is closing.

This little business was my first baby. It has definitely watched my life evolve and been a safe haven for me!!

I have met wonderful (and some not so, lol) along the way! Thank you to ALL who supported this small, local business!! You have been blessings.

Thank you all Piper Yunger

From the Harrisonville Police Department

December already Wow!!

The NWS forecast has a chance for rain on Monday as a cold front moves through. No severe weather expected but the temperatures are expected to be below normal for early December by the later part of next week.

Make sure and prep your homes and vehicles for the winter temperatures and remember your pets and outdoor animals.

We're not monkeying around...

Mid America Live not-so-silent partner,
Chim Pan Zee

With Mid America Live news getting around 1 million hits per month, we've figured out that it's the logical place for people to see great deals on what's for sale around the area too.

SO we've made all that easier for you. First, we've updated the classified ad visuals on our home page. AND we've added a new Facebook page that you can 'like' and follow to see great deals in your timeline https://www.facebook.com/Mid-America-Live-DEALS-299938823829784/

Wanna place an inexpensive ad where everyone can see it? Click right here http://batescountynews.com/zoomtrain/?page_id=10

If you need more than just a classified ad, we can cater to your needs in a big kind of way- just call, message or send a smoke signal.... Doug 913-669-5848 or Curtis 660-424-0289.

From the Lamar Fire Department

Craft Show in Harrisonville

Sherwood Community Cares Kids Sock & Underwear Donation Drive

Drugs seized in Barton County

On November 30th 2017 Deputy Zakk Yokley with the Barton County Sheriff’s Office was returning to the Sheriff’s office after investigating a unrelated call. 

As he approached the sheriff's office he observed a white male in the parking lot of the Sheriff’s Office next to one of the employees vehicles. 

The deputy advised that the individual was acting very suspicious and whenever he made contact with the subject and ask him what was going on the male subject stated nothing and started walking away from the Sheriff’s Office. The deputy continued the investigation with the individual and identified this subject. 

During his contact with that individual Deputy Yokley conducted a search of his person for officer safety and located drugs and drug paraphernalia in his pocket. The suspect a 42 years of age male who resides in Barton County was arrested and taken inside the jail for processing. The reports will be sent to the Barton County prosecuting attorney for consideration in filing a formal criminal charges.