Structure Fire Southwest of Butler

The Butler Fire Department along with assistance of the Adrian Fire Department is on scene of a empty barn fire at Oerke Farms which is located at 1235 SW CR 5007 at the end of K Highway off of 52 West Highway.

The fire is said to be under control at this time and crews will remain on scene for over haul.

No one was injured in this fire and the cause is still under investigation.

Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available to us from the Butler Fire Department.

Adrian Blackhawk Courtwarming Dress-Up Days

Courtwarming Dress-Up Days

Monday- Sports Jersey Day- Wear a sports jersey to support your favorite team!

Tuesday- Tourist Tuesday- Dress as a tacky tourist!

Wednesday- Fashion Disaster Day- Wear mismatched clothing!

Thursday- Class Theme Day- Dress according to your grade level theme!

Friday- Blackhawk Spirit Day- Wear Black and Gold!

From the Bates County Sheriff's Office

We know the giving season is over. But we need some help. We need a couple strong women and a few lazy guys. One of our Deputies took a report of a vehicle that ran off the road and creamed an elderly mans mailbox and tore up his driveway. 

The Sheriff and a couple deputies plan on going out in the morning and repair the mailbox. There are some somewhat large yard boulders that need to be moved and some gravel that needs spread. 

So if you have an hour and a pair of work boots and gloves. Maybe a gravel rake and shovel we could use some help. This gentleman is 82 years old and a widower and could use some help. If your available we will leave the Sheriffs Office at 9 to start the work. We are also seeking information about who would have ran off the road on west 52, they will most likely have front end damage.

Sheriff Anderson says “If you’re reading this and you caused the damage and left, well you’re part of what’s wrong with this world. 

You’re self centered and need your behind whipped, this man doesn’t deserve to pay to have your mistake fixed.” Again if you can spare some time with a small group of us we can knock it out in about 2 hours.

Obituary - Deanie Jackson

Deanie Jackson, 84 of Amsterdam, Missouri passed away January 5, 2019 at his home in Amsterdam. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Bill Read officiating. There will be no visitation. 

Burial will follow services in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Lupus Foundation. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Complete obituary information will be published as it becomes available.

Obituary - Cameron Guliford

Cameron Guliford

Funeral Services for our beloved Cameron Guliford will be Friday January 11th at Victory Baptist Church in Osawatomie Kansas. 

Visitation will be from 11am to 1pm, with service to start at 1pm. 

As this is a celebration of Cameron's life we are asking if you would like to join our family in wearing teal or turquoise top and tan or khaki colored pants. 

As these were Cameron's favorite to wear. Please join us in a celebration of life for Cam Guliford

Jobs Openings at RP Lumber in Harrisonville

In search of

CDL class A or B drivers

Yard Stockers

Full time

Hourly plus incentives

401k

Medical & Dental

** must be at least 18 years old

Please stop by and pick up an application at 

RP Lumber Company

2059 N. Commercial St 

Harrisonville, MO

Rain Overnight and into Early Monday

Light rain will move in overnight and last through Monday morning with totals generally remaining under a quarter of an inch.

Stamps set for largest-ever price increase in January 2019

The Postal Regulatory Commission approved a U.S. Postal Service request for the largest-ever increase in the cost of a stamp.

The cost of a Forever stamp will rise from 50 cents to 55 cents, a 10 percent increase. 

Metered letters will go from 47 cents to 50 cents though the cost for each additional ounce will actually fall from 21 cents to 15 cents.

The 5 cent increase in stamp costs is the largest since 1991, when prices increased from 25 cents to 29 cents, a 16 percent hike.

The new rates will take effect on Jan. 27, 2019.
In an earlier press release, the USPS said the “new rates will keep the Postal Service competitive while providing the agency with needed revenue.”

Priority mail rates are going up, too, with packages costing between 65 cents to a $1 more per box.

Small flat rate box - from $7.20 to $7.90
Medium flat rate box - from $13.65 to $14.35
Large flat rate box - From $18.90 to $19.95.
Regular flat rate envelope - From $6.70 to $7.35
Large flat rate envelope - From $7 to $7.65
Padded flat rate envelope - From $7.25 to $8.