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Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Storm Shelters in Butler
Tornado Watch until 11pm
Multiple strong, possibly tornadic storms are possible, along with very large hail.
The National Weather Service has declared this a Particularly Dangerous Situation and all are urged to take precautions during these storms.
Photo credit: US National Weather Service Kansas City Missouri
FLASHBACK: Early days of radio in Bates County
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| On the air in 1963 Edwin Blocher and Bob Spurrier on location |
Established in 1962 by two brothers, Bill and Jerry Thornton. Bill Thornton began his career as a DJ, continued his career in the United States Navy as an engineer, then graduated from Arkansas State with a degree in Journalism and a dream to build his own radio station.
On May 11, 1962, the first broadcast from KMAM AM 1530 began at 6 AM. The Bates County Broadcasting Company, located at 800 East Nursery Street in Butler, may be the last radio station in the country of its age, still under its original ownership.
The FM frequency was added on January 15, 1975 and KMAM/KMOE became two stations, simulcasting in FM and AM. In the beginning, the radio station could only broadcast during daylight hours. The station has gone from reel-to-reel tape, to cartridge tapes, then cassettes, and now there is full automation and no tapes required. Local broadcasters had to come to the radio station in person to perform and be on air. Music was on vinyl. Now programs can be recorded anywhere at any time and brought to the station to be aired at a scheduled time. From noisy teletype in a soundproof room, to satellites receiving programs from 24,000 miles in the sky, KMAM/KMOE-FM 92.1 brings the Kansas City Royals, ABC World News, Farm Market Reports and a variety of other shows to listeners. Bill and Louise Thornton still own the station, but they have retired from working there, and the General Manager is their daughter, Melody Thornton. Melody has been announcing since 1980 and she has made positive changes to the format and programs at the station. The station continues to move forward into a competitive and up-to-date venue of music, news, and entertainment for the ever expanding broadcasting area.
Bill Thornton – Owner
Bill is the Founder of KMAM-KMOE, the first radio station in Butler, Established in 1962 by two brothers, Bill and Jerry Thornton. Bill began his career as a DJ, continued his career in the United States Navy as an engineer, and then graduated from Arkansas State with a degree in Journalism and a dream to build his own radio station. On May 11, 1962, the first broadcast from KMAM AM 1530 began at 6 AM. The Bates County Broadcasting Company, located at 800 East Nursery Street in Butler, may be the last radio station in the country of its age, still under its original ownership. The FM frequency was added on January 15, 1975 and KMAM/KMOE became two stations, simulcasting in AM and FM. In the beginning, the radio station could only broadcast during daylight hours. The station has gone from reel-to-reel tape, to cartridge tapes, then cassettes, and now there is full automation and no tapes required. Local broadcasters had to come to the radio station in person to perform and be on air. Music was on vinyl. Now programs can be recorded anywhere at any time and brought to the station to be aired at a scheduled time. From noisy teletype in a soundproof room, to satellites sending programs from 24,000 miles in the sky, KMAM-KMOE now brings the Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Chiefs, ABC World News, Farm Market Reports and a variety of other shows to listeners. Bill and Louise Thornton still own the station, but they have since retired, their daughter, Melody Thornton now acts as General Manager. Melody has been announcing since 1980 and she has made positive changes to the format and programs at the station. The station continues to move forward into a competitive and up-to-date venue of music, news, and entertainment for the ever expanding broadcasting area.
Melody Thornton – General Manager
Melody has been announcing since 1980 and she has made positive changes to the format and programs at the station. The station continues to move forward into a competitive and up-to-date venue of music, news, and entertainment for the ever expanding broadcasting area.
Editor's note- Many thanks to Bill Thornton for hiring me in 1982. KMAM/KMOE FM nicely launched my career in broadcasting which included on-the-air work at KNEM/KNMO in Nevada, KOMB in Fort Scott and later 61 Country, WHB, KUDL and Oldies 95 in Kansas City. All of which could not have been done without a start right here in Bates County. -Doug Mager
-courtesy 921news.com
2019 Rich Hill 4th of July T-Shirts now available
T-Shirts are now available at Citizens Bank in Rich Hill.
There are two options this year, 50/50 light weight shirt (tagless) and 100% cotton shirt (heavier).
Both shirts have the same design.
$15 for sizes S-XL $16 sizes 2XL-3XL
Sonic Corn Dog Deal This Thursday!
Each Corn Dog is 50¢. Tax not included. Offer valid only on May 23rd, 2019 at participating SONIC® Drive-In locations while supplies last. Not good in conjunction with combos or any other offers.
From the Bates County Sheriff's Office
Additionally, rapid rates of heavy rainfall over already saturated grounds will result in the potential for flash flooding.
River flooding continues in many locations across the area. As a heads up, strong to severe thunderstorms, and the potential for heavy rainfall, will remain possible Thursday into the weekend.
Obituary - Cenobio "John" Lozano Jr.
He is survived by his son, John Alexander Lozano and wife Sherri, Lee's Summit, Missouri; a daughter, Laurie Stinson and husband Lloyd, Eddington, Maine; two granddaughters, Alyssa Marie Lozano and Grace Stinson; two brothers, Salvador Lozano and Rafael Lozano both of Kansas City, Missouri; three sisters, Joaquina Vallejo, Kansas City, Kansas, Dolores Lozano, Kansas City, Missouri, Stephanie Rhodes; numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
Cremation. A Celebrating of Life Gathering will be held Thursday, May 30, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.
Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the St. Luke's Foundation.
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