Youth group at the First Christian Church of Butler

Hon Heating and Cooling Now Hiring

Hon Heating and Cooling is Busy & Growing fast. We are looking to employ an HVAC Installer/Service Technician. This candidate must be EPA certified, have a minimum of three years’ experience with residential HVAC systems, metal duct work and a clean driving record. 

This position is a 5 day work week (Mon-Fri). *Paid vacation, *Paid Holidays, *Paid Healthcare, *Paid Life Ins. Pay is based on experience and skill level. Qualifying applicants please call 816.380.5659.

Independence man arrested in Bates County

On 9/20/20 around 12:17pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 49 year old Dennis W. Moore of Independence, Missouri.

Mr. Moore was arrested for 1.)Felony Driving While Revoked 2.) Speeding 3.) Felony Newton County Sheriff's Office Warrant.

He was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and is currently listed as bondable.

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

House fire in Rich Hill

Emergency Personnel along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies are in route to a structure fire at 110 East Cedar in Rich Hill at this time.

The structure originally caught fire last night but at this time the fire has rekindled in the back of the house. The Butler Fire Department is in route to assist.

Mid America Live News will update this story when more information is available.

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Old 71 Speedway schedule for the remainder of the season

The schedule for the remainder of the year providing the weather cooperates with us will be the following:

September 27th Enduro Race with racing starting at 1,000 to win with top 5 payout enduro race. This will be a 2 hour or 200 lap race.

Start time 1pm with gates opening at 10am

Grandstand Prices will be $5 with children 5 and under Free

Driver $40 and must bring 2 lap counters with each counter fee of $20. Can have additional 3 riders in car for $10 each.

Racing Schedule 

Oct 10th 
EMods/Midwest Mod Special $500 to win
Mini Stock with additional $50 to win
B-mods
Pure stocks
Street stocks
Modlites
These will be our every week racing classes

Oct 17th
All of the above classes 
Street stock special with $771 to win

Oct 24th
Vintage Cars welcome this evening 
All classes

Oct 31st
No Racing


Nov 7th
All classes

Nov 14th
All classes

Nov 21st
All classes

Nov 28th
All classes

Gates and pits open at 4:30pm
Drivers meeting and Pill draw at 7:00
Hot laps at 7:30
Racing to follow

Prices for pits
Pit pass $30
Jr crew (6 years to 15 years) $15
Children (5 years and under) Free

Grandstand Prices
Adults (16 years and up) $8
Youth (6 years to 15 years) $5
Military and Seniors (over 65 years) $5
Children (5 and under) Free

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Obituary - Richard L Carpenter

Richard L. “Dick” Carpenter, age 75, Pleasanton, Kansas died Thursday, September 17, 2020. He was born on August 12, 1945 in Boicourt, Kansas the son of Harold Frank and Clara Fern (Rhynerson) Carpenter. He graduated from Pleasanton High School in the Class of 1963. He then attended Pittsburg State University earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Dick was united in marriage to Sandi Cox on August 12, 1967. He proudly served his country in the Army National Guard.

While in high school Dick worked for Smith Miller, a company he would later own. He divested of Smith Miller and pursued an opportunity with Southern Railroad Services. He later founded and was current CEO of R.L.C., Incorporated an automated storage and retrieval system company. Family was the most important thing in Dick’s life. He was a pilot, enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf and motorcycles, he thoroughly enjoyed teaching his children and grandchildren how to follow in his footsteps in all of those hobbies. 

 
He shared his love of motorcycles with many by opening the exhibit in Pleasanton, Carpenters’ Ol’ Iron. Dick was a community minded man. He was the current President of the Pleasanton USD 344 School Board. He was a member of over 50 years of the Mound City Lodge No. 33 of Mound City, KS, a member of the Scottish Rite Temple in Fort Scott, Kansas and a member of the Mirza Shriners. He was a coach of numerous little league teams through the years. He was proud to fund the renovation of the R.L.C., Inc. ball field in Pleasanton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Fern, father in law, Waldon Cox, and a twin brother Robert “Bob” Carpenter. Dick is survived by his wife, Sandi, mother in law, Joan Cox, three sons, Chad Carpenter (Tonya), Chase Carpenter (Tara), and Chane Carpenter, step-daughter Jane Orr, two sisters, Joyce Hazelbaker (Mike), and Carol Wortman, grandchildren, Jyllian, Ryker, Bradley, Kadence, Kanyon, Jordan Orr, and London Orr-Thompson, one great grandchild, Halle Baker and two sister in laws, Shelli Schoenhals, and Sherri Coffman-Neal (Mike).

Funeral Service will be 11 am Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the Pleasanton High School Gymnasium. Mask wearing is suggested. Burial will be in the Pleasanton Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Dick will lie in state from 9 am Tuesday until the conclusion of visitation. Contributions are suggested to the Richard Carpenter Memorial, to be used for charities selected by the family, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, Kansas 66075. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

New officer in Harrisonville

Please allow me to introduce Officer Makayla Krantz, badge #241, our newest addition to the Harrisonville Police Department. Makayla joins HPD with some experience from the Bates County Sheriff’s Office. 

Makayla’s mother got the honor of badging her before she was sworn in. When you see her around, welcome her to Harrisonville. Welcome to the team Officer Krantz.

Lamar Police Department seeking public assistance

The Lamar Police Department is seeking your assistance to identify this person. If you know who he is, please contact the Lamar Police Department at 417-682-3546

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