Bates County News

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Butler Homecoming Parade Friday, October 11th

 The following Public Service Message is from the office of Larry Burch of Burch and Lilies Insurance Butler. The Butler High School is inviting and encouraging businesses and alumni to participate in this year's Butler homecoming parade. The parade will take place Friday, October 11th, line-up will be at the Bates County Fairgrounds at 1:30. The businesses and alumni will enter in the middle entrance of the fairgrounds and will follow the alumni. The parade is scheduled to start at 2:00 pm. If you have any questions or would like to have a float in the Butler Homecoming parade contact: ● Jalyn Watson at the Butler High School  660-679-6121 ext 253 as soon as possible.



Fire In Rich Hill

On Sunday, July 6, 2025, the Rich Hill Fire Department was dispatched to the 100 block of West Oak for a residential structure fire.   Upon ...