.


#MidAmericaLive

Whirlwind Royalty

A BIG NIGHT FOR THE ARCHIE WHIRLWINDS 

Seen here is Homecoming King Carson Houchen and Queen Gabbi Parks. In addition, the school received $5,000 from T-Mobile as part of the T-Mobile Friday Nights program as part of a nationwide $8.4 million dollar prize pool.    Congratulations!

#MidAmericaLive

The Museum Minute: Big fire in Butler

Courtesy of the Bates County Museum 802 Elks Drive, Butler Mo 64730 (660) 679-0134

Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of October 28

1881 The First Christian  Church of Rich hill holds the first service in their new building.

1886 The Adrian Register newspaper says "If the people of Bates Co want ignorance and whiskey to rule them, they should elect G. Glazebrook as Bates Co Sheriff."

1923 Four stores in  Foster are burglarized. Thieves wasted no time, by kicking in the doors of each.

1970 The Amoret Senior Citizen Center is organized.

1930 As official record, their are 9 newspapers in Bates County.

1973 A fire of gigantic proportions destroys the Butler chamber office, the medical office of Dr. Robert Beach and upstairs apartments at 208-210 N. Main street in Butler. Damaged are the offices of attorney Harold Caskey, Beckham-Herrmann insurance and apartments owned by Dr. R.P. Hinshaw. 

2001 Billy Moore, pastor of the Fulton Street Church of Christ, in Butler, celebrates his 77th birthday with 77 push-ups, walks 7.7 miles, an annual tradition, adding each year.

#MidAmericaLive

Bates County real estate transfers and marriage licenses

Jessup, Bruce D Trust 12-19-1998 to Jessup Family Trust 11-20-2023 Str 6-40-30 //Se

Messens, Jeffrey Louis & Diana Elaine Trust 07-13-2010 to Jessup Family Trust 11-20-2023 Str 6-40-30 //Se

Nitsche Family Trust 6-10-2009 to Fritts, Zoey Lt 4 Bl 2 Gilbert Heights+

Bock, Jimmy Lee to Bock, Jimmy Lee Str 12-38-29+

Engeman, Ryan J to Bouphanouvong, Karen Lt 2 Bl 8 William's Addn

Laughlin, Jonathan E to Laughlin, Jonathan E Str 34-39-33 //Nw+

Dbd Farms to Jessup Family Trust 11-20-2023 Str 6-40-30 //Se

Delozier, Everett Eugene to Sutton, Candace A Lt 3 Deer's Crossing

Heiman, Dennis to Miller, Biron Lt 2 Bl 21 Rockville, Original Town Of+

Countywide Investments to Mclain, Richard N Str 20-40-31 //Ne

Dryden, Aimee Lynn to Dryden, James Lynn Str 2-41-32 //Sw

Green, Michael J to Douglas, Ruth Bl 30 Butler, Original Town Of+

Plumb, Amanda to Briscoe, Elias Str 22-40-31 //Se

Skocy, James to Sullins, Joshua Lt 12 Bl 48 Rich Hill, Original Town Of

Hill, Adam Mark to Hill, James Str 8-41-29 //Ne

Cooper, Harry A to Hilte, Corey Str 23-40-29 //Sw

Diamond C Farms to Tolle, Steven Str 35-42-32 //Ne

Cooper, Harry A to Smith, Julia M Str 23-40-29 //Sw

Taylor, Kenneth to Nutt, Jerry Lt 10 Bl 57 Rich Hill, Original Town Of+

Bock, Louis A to Bock, Brent H Str 13-28-29 //Nw

Davis, Sherri to Davis, Sherri L Str 19-38-33 //Nw

Marriage license

Carpenter, Nathan William and Svehla, Kaylee Rayne

Portzen, Adam Steven and Bowden, Shelby Lynne

Triebel, Bryce Wayne and Fischer, Madison Elaine

Sargent, John Baustin and Atkinson, Cheyene Rose

Lucas, Michael Monroe and Priset, Katelynn Marie

#MidAmericaLive

Bates County Court news

City of Butler v Shawn Leslie- fail to register vehicle, fine $50.50

St v Ozcan Arkan- speeding, fine $120.50

St v Justin Hough- domestic assault 2nd Degree, 3 years DOC

City of Butler v Tyler Jordan- fail to stop at stop sign, fine $60.50

St v Joyce Washington- fail to secure child, fine $10.00

City of Rich Hill v Korbin Due- fail to register vehicle, fine $50.50

City of Rich Hill v Joscelynn Iness- expired plates, fine $50.50

City of Butler v Clayton Morris- expired plates, fine $50.50

City of Butler v Dayton Barbosa- fail to register vehicle, fine $50.50

City of Butler v August Iverson- fail to stop at stop sign, fine $60.50

City of Butler v Misty Marriot- expired plates, fine $50.50

City of Butler v Braedon Coonce- expired plates, fine $50.50

City of Butler v Amanda Ewing- expired plates, fine $50.50

St v Vincent Bishop- speeding, fine $50.50

City of Butler v Pruett Carlson- expired plates, fine $50.50

City of Butler v Sean Smiley- defective equipment, fine $50.50

St v Engelberth Vivas-  seatbelt violation, fine $10.00

St v Ashlyn Downing- speeding, fine $200.50

St v Jacob Allison- using mobile device while driving, fine $1.00

St v Nyiomi Bradley- no working horn, fine $94.00

St v Christian Fields- speeding, fine $60.50

St v Michelle Brown- speeding, fine $80.50

St v Wayne Pendleton- speeding, fine $120.50

St v Tyra Marvin- speeding, fine $80.50

St v Rebecca Center- speeding, fine $200.50

St v David Wilhite- speeding, fine $120.50

St v Engelberth Vivas- no working horn, fine $200.00

St v December Smith- speeding, fine $60.50

St v Shawn Swafford- fail to stop at stop sign, fine $60.50

#MidAmericaLive

What's Up by LeRoy Cook

Amelia’s Fate Remains Unknown

Enjoy it while you can, pilots. Last week’s weather was near perfect, unless you were heading out to the intermountain west.  Some of that rain is headed our way, but the dry air soaks up a lot of the falling showers. Flying through the thin rain is generally safe, as long as you can see through the shower.

A few transient aircraft arrived this week, including a Piper Malibu cabin-class single, an RV homebuilt, a Cessna 182 and a pair of Piper Archers. Locally, Lance Dirks flew the Cessna Skyhawk, as did Gerald Bauer and Randy Miller, and the Piper Super Cub departed, leaving yet another empty hangar.  

This coming Saturday is once again time for the Fliars Club to assemble for the breakfast flyout decision. All Fliars are summoned to fall into ranks at 0730 hours if they wish to participate. No, don’t reset your clocks until that night; we’ll still be on CDST that morning.

In national news, headset maker Lightspeed Aviation is offering a software mod to optimize noise-canceling with the whining Rotax engines, applicable to its $1300 Delta Zulu headphones. It turns out that standard active noise canceling is set up for slow-turning Lycoming and Continental engines, not the Austrian gear-drive Rotaxes. Getting the high-reving noise blocked takes some tweaking. If you can’t afford ANR muffs, stuff in good earplugs.

In view of the recent blocking and shutdown incidents involving the satellite-based GPS navigation system, the Air Force is looking into an alternative system that uses the earth’s magnetic field for positioning. Isn’t that called a compass? Seriously, the Quantum Sensing system is not subject to jamming and would be a badly-needed backup to GPS, which was originally developed for military navigation. 

 The half-million dollar expedition to the South Pacific island of Nikumaroro by Purdue University, where it was hoped to find the wreckage of Amelia Earhart’s Lockheed airplane from 1937, has turned out to be a bust. The satellite image of what seemed to be metal was found to be branches of wood. So, the mystery of Earhart and Noonan’s disappearance remains unsolved.

Last week, the Canadian Snowbirds jet aerobatic demonstration team put on its last performance with the CT-114 Canadair Tutor airplanes, after 55 years of doing shows for the public. Flown at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, the last hurrah went off flawlessly. The old Tutors are being flown to decomissioning in March. Eventually, the team is to be reorganized using Pilatus PC21 trainers.

A chartered Dassault Falcon business jet had to undergo an aborted takeoff last Sunday at Las Vegas, for unreported reasons. A rejected takeoff at near-flying speed is one of the riskiest emergencies one can undergo in a jet; this time the Falcon 50 wound up nosed into the fence off the end of the runway. All eight aboard escaped injury, including actor and entertainer Donnie Wahlberg, who praised the crew for their quick-thinking. 

Last week’s question was, What was the first airliner equipped with reverse thrust to slow down after landing? It was the Douglas DC-6, a four-engine propeller airplane fitted with Hamilton Standard reversing props. This week’s challenge was suggested by reader Rodney Rom: In 1935, the Glenn L. Martin company built two identical bombers for the Army Air Forces, the B-10 and the B-12. What was the difference between them? You can send your answers to kochhaus1@gmail.com.

#MidAmericaLive

Miami County Sheriff reporting mountain lion sightings

The Miami County Sheriff's Office would like to make residents aware of several reported mountain lion sightings in Miami County during September and October 2026.

We want to emphasize that these reports have not been officially confirmed by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP). However, we believe it is important to share this information so residents can remain aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.

Reported Sightings:

September 27 – Coldwater Road and State Line Road area: A resident reported encountering what she believed to be a mountain lion near her residence during the early morning hours. The resident also reported that the animal ran toward a calf in a nearby pasture. Deputies checked the area, but no animal or injured livestock was located.

October 19 – Lane area: During an unrelated law enforcement incident, a resident mentioned reports of a large cat possibly roaming the Lane area. No additional details or evidence were provided.

October 21 – Hillsdale area: The Sheriff's Office received information about a video reportedly showing a large cat walking near an enclosed animal pen.

At this time, we are not aware of any confirmed livestock deaths, property damage, or injuries associated with these reports.

Mountain Lions in Kansas – What Does the Law Say?

Mountain lions, also known as cougars or pumas, are classified as nongame wildlife in Kansas.

There is no established hunting season for mountain lions in Kansas.

Mountain lions cannot legally be hunted or killed simply because they are observed on someone's property.

Kansas law regulates the taking of wildlife, and individuals should contact KDWP regarding applicable laws and circumstances involving threats to people, pets, or livestock.

If an animal presents an immediate threat to human safety, contact 911.

What Should You Do If You Encounter a Mountain Lion?

Mountain lions generally avoid humans, and encounters are extremely rare. However, knowing how to react is important.

- Remain calm and do not approach the animal.

- Do NOT run or turn your back. Running may trigger a chase response.

- Face the animal, stand tall, and make yourself appear larger.

- Keep children close and pick up small children without bending over if you can do so safely.

- Speak firmly, make noise, and slowly create distance while allowing the animal an escape route.

- Keep pets supervised, especially during nighttime and early morning hours.

- If attacked, fight back and protect your head and neck.

How to Report a Possible Sighting

If you believe you have seen a mountain lion in Miami County:

Do not approach, follow, or attempt to capture the animal.

Document the date, time, location, and direction of travel.

If safe, obtain photos, video, or other evidence.

Report the sighting to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks through its official mountain lion reporting webpage.

If the animal presents an immediate danger to people, call 911. Other local concerns can be reported to the Miami County Sheriff's Office at 913-294-3232.

KDWP Mountain Lion Information & Reporting:

https://www.ksoutdoors.gov/.../mountain-lions-in-kansas

Our Goal Is Awareness, Not Alarm.

Although mountain lion encounters are uncommon in Kansas, these animals have been documented throughout portions of the state. A reported sighting does not necessarily mean an animal has established itself in the area.

We encourage residents, particularly those with livestock, outdoor pets, or property near wooded areas, to remain observant and report credible sightings.

The Miami County Sheriff's Office will continue working with appropriate wildlife authorities as information becomes available.

Stay aware, stay safe, and please do not approach wildlife.

#MidAmericaLive

Congratulations to Archie's Newest American FFA Degree Recipients

A huge congratulations to Archie FFA members Talan Reynolds and Meah McCoy earning their American FFA Degrees

The American FFA Degree is the highest degree an FFA member can earn, and it represents years of hard work, dedication, and commitment to agriculture.

Talan made the trip to Indianapolis to proudly receive his degree on stage at the National FFA Convention! Meanwhile, Meah was putting her passion for agriculture into action, attending a cattle sale to continue building her own herd.

We are incredibly proud of both of these members and their accomplishments. Their dedication to agriculture extends far beyond the blue jacket, and we can't wait to see what their futures hold!

Congratulations, Talan and Meah!

#MidAmericaLive