Public Service Announcement from the Butler Elementary School

Lost and found:

This necklace charm got dropped in the first grade change bucket during the book fair. Contact the Butler Elementary School office to claim.

Bates County Commission request for proposal

Tuesday High Temperatures

It should be a rather comfortable day today, with highs in the middle 60s. Enjoy your day, everyone!

Lane closure in the city of Rich Hill

The 500 block of East Park in Rich Hill has been taken down to one lane while demolition of a downtown building is in progress. 

Barrels and caution tape have been placed for safety. Please avoid this area if possible.

Chandler’s Walk-off Picture Perfect Ending In Butler Bears Varsity’s Victory Over Buffalo

Chandler’s Walk-off Picture Perfect Ending In Butler Bears Varsity’s Victory Over Buffalo 

It came down to the wire on Monday with Butler Bears Varsity taking victory on a dramatic walk-off walk in the late innings that sealed their victory over Buffalo. 

The game was tied at six with the Bears batting in the bottom of the eighth when Jake Chandler drew a walk, scoring one run. 

Buffalo scored four runs in the first inning, but the Bears still managed to pull out the victory. Potter, Steve and Dayton each had RBIs in the frame. Buffalo got things moving in the first inning, when Potter grounded out, scoring one run.

The Bears knotted the game up at six in the bottom of the seventh inning, when Eli Cox was hit by a pitch, driving one run.

The Bears tallied three runs in the seventh inning. Braydon Jackson, Brandon Hammett, and Cox all contributed in the big inning with RBIs.

Maddox Fennewald was on the hill for the Bears. The righty lasted two-thirds of an inning, allowing two hits and four runs while striking out one.

Potter led things Off on the Lund for Buffalo. The pitcher surrendered three runs on the four hits over dice and two-thirds innings, striking out four. Dayton threw one and two-thirds innings out of the bullpen.

The Bears totaled six runs in the game. Fennewald, Zayn Carson, and Peyton Jackson each racked up multiple hits for the Bears. Jackson, Carson, and Fennewald all had two hits to lead the Bears.

Dayton went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Buffalo in hits.

Luke Kates Memorial Ride

 

Vehicle fire in rural Butler

The Butler Fire Department along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies are on scene of a vehicle fire on Rice Road just outside of Butler at this time.

Mid America Live will update when we have more information.

Obituary - Larry William Bagby

Larry William Bagby, 78, of Adrian, MO passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at his home. Family will receive friends beginning 12:00 PM on Friday, April 28, 2023 with Masonic services at 1:45 PM, followed by a memorial service at 2:00 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Masonic Lodge #141.

Larry was born March 31, 1945 to William Marshall and Virginia "Fay" (Stanfill) Bagby in Bates County, MO. He grew up in the Adrian area and attended Adrian High School where he graduated with the Class of 1963. The following year he married Cheryl Jean Petty on May 23, 1964 and together they had three sons: Jay, Alan and Scott. Larry loved farming and loved his cattle, even if that meant working as a truck driver on top of his farming duties. 

When Larry was not working on the farm, he liked spending time on his antique tractors and was a part of the Western Missouri Antique Tractor Association. Larry was also a member of the Amsterdam Masonic Lodge No. 141 for 57 years. 

Taking ranger rides were a favorite pastime of Larry's as he would drive around and see the neighbors and it was said he rarely, if ever, forgot who lived on what properties even years after they no longer lived there. The thing that Larry loved most was spending time with his sons and then later his grandchildren.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents; his wife; brother-in-law, Harold Cashier; and father-in-law, John Petty. He is survived by his sons: Jay (Lynn) Bagby, Alan (Sarona) Bagby, and Scott (Megan) Bagby; sister, Freda Cashier; mother-in-law, Peggy Petty; grandchildren: Lareesa Riley, Brantley Bagby, Whitney Colin, Lacee Hair, Bryce Bagby, Trenton Bagby, and Olivia Bagby; great-grandchildren: Blakely, Braden, Stetson and Peyson; and many others.