Royalty crowned on the Butler square

2019 Little Miss Snowflake Chloe Poland and Little Jack Frost Mason Smith. Congratulations.

Search warrant served in Adrian this evening

On Saturday December 7, the Bates County Sheriffs Office assisted the Adrian Police Department with executing a search warrant.  The target location was a building on Main Street that has an apartment upstairs.

The Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team executed the search warrant along with Adrian Officers.  The scene has been turned over to the Police Department.  

*we received several calls inquiring about shots being fired.  No shots were fired but a diversionary device was utilized by law enforcement.

Prayer vigil for Nicole Mallatt to be held this evening

A prayer vigil for a local missing woman will be held this evening at 6 pm at the Cowboy Church on south main street in Butler.

Nicole Mallet disappeared from her home in rural Butler on November 26th and there has been no communication from her since- family and friends are invited to attend this evening.

Soon: Everything's a dollar...

What once was a grocery store, and most recently the former O'Reilly's location is now a pile of gravel at the southwest corner of Orange and Fort Scott streets in Butler. Coming soon will be a Dollar Tree, as the company is rapidly expanding throughout the U.S. 

A formal completion date is not yet available, however speculation is they will be open for business this Spring. Mid America Live will provide updates as the project comes together.

Holiday safety tips

Courtesy of the Rich Hill Fire Department

✅ Inspect decorative lights before you put them up—throw away pieces that have frayed, pinched, or exposed wires or broken bulbs.

✅ Some lights are rated for indoor or outdoor use only. Read and follow all of the manufacturer’s warnings.

✅ Use clips to hang string lights, not nails, in order to avoid damaging the wiring.

✅ Choose decorations that are flame resistant or flame-retardant.

✅ Don't overload electrical sockets.

✅ Turn off lights and electronic decorations before going to bed or leaving home.

Lock it up: Thieves don't take a holiday

Over the past few days thieves have been busy, especially in the Adrian area as two vehicles have been reported stolen along with a rash of thefts and vandalism around the Skyline Drive area.

Police continue to work leads and strongly advise making sure your homes, vehicles and outbuildings are securely locked. It might also be wise to form an alliance with neighbors to help keep watch when you're away.

Mid America Live will update as more information regarding the thefts becomes available.

Day of learning for Rich Hill students

This week the Rich Hill Animal Science class had the opportunity to learn about artificial insemination, a very important aspect of running a cattle operation. A big thank you to Rapp Brothers Farm for sponsoring the training.

Santa spotted in Ballard

Santa and his helpers will be at the Ballard school until 10 am for breakfast and photos. Sponsored by the Ballard Booster Club, $5 person. Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, everyone is welcome!