Rich Hill 4th of July baby contest winners

Thank you to Phel-Mack Enterprises/Natisha Mackey for sponsoring the baby contest!

The Baby Contest Winners are:

~0-3 Month Girls~

1st Place: Dakota Kauffman

daughter of Drew and Kaleb Kauffman

2nd Place: Emma Teagarden

daughter of Kyle and Jenna Teagarden

~0-3 Month Boys~

1st Place: Layne Miller

son of Bailey Heckadon and William Miller

2nd Place: Luke Preston

son of Nicholas and Maycie Preston

~4-6 Month Girls~

1st Place: Rosalee Ray

daughter of Victoria and Ethan Ray

2nd Place: Klaira Pitts

daughter of Kiley Foster and Jaxon Pitts

~4-6 Month Boys~

1st Place: Beau Knapp

son of Riley and Dakota Knapp

2nd Place: Evren Becker

son of Hannah and Myles Becker

~7-12 Month Girls~

1st Place: Layla Stewart

daughter of Laci Shobe

2nd Place: Vina Carr

daughter of Morgan Gilkey and Wyatt Carr

~7-12 Month Boys~

1st Place: Summit Stigall

son of Taylor and Dakota Stigall

2nd Place: Atlas Thorp

son of Jessica and Kalen Thorp

~13-18 Month Girls~

1st Place: Ireland Perkey

daughter of Austin and Rachel Perkey

2nd Place: Ellie Edwards

daughter of Markus and Kyrsten Edwards

~13-18 Month Boys~

1st Place: Tatum Fleeman

son of Treyton and Mashell Fleeman

2nd Place: Amari Swickhamer

son of Rheagan Swickhamer

~ Sponsor’s Choice~

Girls- Emersyn Johnson

daughter of Lakyn and Nathan Johnson

~Sponsor’s Choice~

Boys- Lawson Shepherd

son of Lexi and Coltin Shepherd

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Cass County Fair Royalty

Please give a GIANT round of applause to all of our brave and beautiful 2026 Cass County Fair Pageant contestants and newly crowned royalty

2026 Cass County Fair Royalty

- Princess: Holly Casida

- Princess Runner-Up: Lillian Knox

- Duchess: Leni Betts

- Duchess Runner-Up: Morgan Obermiller

- Queen: Angelica Day

- Queen Runner-Up: Jaelyn McDonald

Congratulations to all of our contestants for having the courage to step on stage and create memories that will last a lifetime. We are so proud of each and every one of you!

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Winners from Rich Hill Children's Promenade

Thank you to BL & Sons Disposal LLC and 49 Floral for sponsoring the Children's Promenade in Rich Hill

The Children’s Promenade winners are:

~Floats~

1st Place: “250 Years of Growing America”

Scottie Aldrich

Janie Ridenour

2nd Place: “The Founding Fathers”

Drew Ephland

Kendall Ephland

Marci Ephland

3rd Place: “Generations of Pride”

Wrenley Stout

Sponsor’s Choice: “A Legacy That Soars”

Kaisley Mumma

Landis Mumma

~Bikes~

1st Place: Halle Plumb

2nd Place: Lola McEwan

3rd Place: Makynleigh Simms

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Running results in $50k cash only bond

On June 30th at approximately 1:15 p.m., deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office were advised of a vehicle pursuit involving the Missouri State Highway Patrol heading southbound on I-49 near Peculiar.

A deputy joined the pursuit near Cantrell Rd. in Harrisonville.

The pursuit continued and eventually went northbound to Belton where deputies assisted MSHP in taking the subject into custody at a dead end near Oakland Ave. and 165th St.

She’s been identified as 26-year-old Tiffany McCurdy of Kansas City.

McCurdy has been charged with Aggravated Fleeing a Stop or Detention (D Felony).

She’s currently at the Cass County jail with a $50,000 cash only bond.

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Reminder from the City of Butler regarding fireworks

Ord 11-134B

No person shall ignite, discharge, explode or set off any fireworks within the City limits on any days of the year other than the 3rd and 4th of July without written consent and approval of the Mayor and Special Event Committee. Hours for discharging fireworks on the 3rd of July will be limited to 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. unless it falls on Sunday which discharging would be from Noon to 10:00 p.m.

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Rich Hill graduates headed to Boy's and Girl's State in St. Charles, MO

Congratulations to Mark Arnold and Abi Reed, members of the Rich Hill Class of 2027, on being selected to attend Missouri Boys State and Missouri Girls State at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri!

Mark and Abi were proudly sponsored by our local American Legion, giving them the opportunity to participate in this prestigious leadership program. Throughout the week, they joined outstanding students from across Missouri to learn about government, leadership, citizenship, and public service through hands-on experiences.

Thank you to the American Legion for your continued support and for sponsoring Rich Hill students to attend! We appreciate your investment in the future of our community!

Courtesy Rich Hill Tiger Talk

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Minutes from Bates County Commission meetings

June 22, 2026 The Bates County Commission met with Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley, Northern Commissioner John Gray and Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson present.

John made a motion to send their attorney the tax surplus amount on a house that was sold here in Bates County. Trent seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion carried. No opposition.

June 24, 2026 The Bates County Commission met with Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley, Northern Commissioner John Gray and Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson present.

Was out of Office for the First Responder Appreciation Lunch from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

John made a motion pledging their support to KBRPC’s submission to the USDA Rural Business Development Grant Program for the project entitled “KBRPC Regional Community Development Plan.” Trent seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion carried. No opposition.

June 29, 2026 The Bates County Commission met with Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley, Northern Commissioner John Gray and Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson present.

John Sullivan, on behalf of his grandfather, came in and quickly discussed 2 variances in the current zoning ordinance. The Commission informed them on some of the zoning regulations and sent him on his way to speak to the City.

The Commission has kept a copy of the Variance Proposal.

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Rich Hill is rockin' the next three days!

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