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Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Hornets receive $500 grant from Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation
Hume R-8 Hornets were the recipients of a $500 grant to help support our students with their future projects and build school spirit!
We’re so grateful for the opportunity to invest in our students and their bright futures!
Thank you to the MO Retired Teachers Foundation
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MSHP Reports Eight Traffic Fatalities Over Labor Counting Period
Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, provides the following preliminary statistics related to the Labor Day holiday:
Eight people died and 82 were injured in 213 traffic crashes during the 2026 Labor Day holiday counting period, which began at 6 p.m. Friday, September 4, 2026, and continued through 11:59 p.m. Monday, September 7, 2026.
2026 Labor Day Holiday Traffic Statistics
Traffic Crashes — 213
Traffic Crash Injuries — 82
Traffic Crash Fatalities — 8
DWI — 123
Boating Statistics
Crashes — 9
Injuries — 1
Fatalities — 0
Drowning — 0
BWI — 5
During the 2025 Labor Day holiday counting period the Patrol investigated 252 traffic crashes involving four fatalities and 123 injuries. Statewide, six people died and 423 were injured in 931 vehicle crashes in 2025. Nine boating crashes were investigated throughout Missouri in 2025.
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Monday, September 14, 2026
Current fuel prices around Bates county
Fuel prices in Butler as of this morning
Gasoline:
Casey's $3.99
Bear Stop $3.99
Conoco $3.99
MFA $3.92
Diesel:
Casey's $5.89
MFA $5.64
Fuel prices in Adrian as of this morning
Gasoline:
Casey's $3.99
Phillips 66 $3.94
Diesel:
Casey's $5.99
Phillips 66 $5.99
Fuel prices in Rich Hill as of this morning
Gasoline:
Phillips 66 $3.99
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Cass county man sentenced to 63 years on Statutory Sodomy charges
On September 9, 2026 in the Federal Western District of Missouri, Bryce Caster was given three 21-year sentences to be served consecutively (63 years total).
Caster was sentenced on three separate felony charges of Statutory Sodomy Or Attempted Statutory Sodomy - Deviate Sexual Intercourse - Person Less Than 12 Years Old.
On 12/10/23, deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office were asked to assist the Department of Family Services regarding a child victim in Freeman.
After an investigation by Cass County Detectives, incriminating evidence was presented to the judge, which helped lead to this sentencing.
Courtesy Cass County Sheriff's Office
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Attention I-49 travelers: Mormon Fork bridge replacement to start October 1
The Northbound I-49 bridge over Mormon Fork creek will be closed beginning October 1, 2026. A median crossover will be in place to allow traffic to continue northbound, which will be reduced to one lane to allow both northbound and southbound traffic on the southbound bridge.
Plan on slowing down and using caution when traveling through the area. The northbound bridge will be closed for an undisclosed amount of time.
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Bates County Commission signs proclamation in honor of Constitution Week
Pat Taylor (center, standing) presented a special proclamation to the Bates County Commission today regarding Constitution Week and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Impendence. Seen here, Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley dutifully signs the document.
Taylor, who hails from El Dorado Springs MO, is a living historian for the Harmony Mission Daughters of the American Revolution and will also be present this Thursday at 2:30 pm on the north side of the Bates County Courthouse for a special ceremony and the nationwide Ringing of the Bells which will be performed at 3 pm in honor of Constitution Week.
The public is invited to attend.
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