Happy Birthday to KMAM-1530AM

KMAM-1530AM was established in 1962 by two brothers, Bill and Jerry Thornton. Bill Thornton began his career as a DJ and continued his career in the United States Navy as an engineer, then graduated from Arkansas State with a degree in Journalism and a dream to build his own radio station.

On May 11, 1962, the first broadcast from KMAM AM 1530 began at 6 AM.

The Bates County Broadcasting Company, located at 800 East Nursery Street in Butler, may be the last radio station in the country of its age, still under its original ownership.

(DID YOU KNOW: Antique radio items and equipment can be viewed at The Bates County Museum)

The FM frequency was added on January 15, 1975 and KMAM/KMOE became two stations, simulcasting in FM and AM.

In the beginning, the radio station could only broadcast during daylight hours and KMAM is still considered a "Daytimer" station.

The station has gone from a room sized reel-to-reel tape machine, to cartridge tapes, then cassettes, CD's, and now there is full computer automation and no tapes required.

Local broadcasters had to come to the radio station in person to perform and be on air. Music was on vinyl. Now programs can be recorded anywhere at any time and brought to the station to be aired at a scheduled time.

(DID YOU KNOW: The tones your hear weekly and monthly are called EAS Emergency Alert System and replaced the old EBS Emergency Broadcast System)

From noisy teletype in a soundproof room, to satellites receiving programs from 24,000 miles in the sky, KMAM/KMOE-FM 92.1 brings the Kansas City Chiefs, ABC World News, Farm Market Reports and a variety of other shows to listeners.

KMAM/KMOE is still operated by the Thornton family and is one of the only stations remaining that continues to be operated by its original owners.

Melody Thornton is the General Manager and has been announcing since 1980 and has made positive changes to the format and programing at the station.

Recently our small studio has been featured on the History tv series of God, Guns, and Automobiles, we also aid and receive information from Kansas City TV stations.

The station continues to move forward into a competitive and up-to-date venue of music, news, and entertainment for the ever expanding broadcasting area.

Now KMAM-KMOE continue to broadcast with this years addition to World-Wide streaming on the internet, smart phones, and tablets. Also in 2014 we implemented a newly customized news site that allows us to keep our supporters, fans, customers, and general public more informed.

KMAM-KMOE & 921News.com may be your small town radio station and news outlet covering 8 counties, but we are proud to be a small market station and proud to have entertained 3+ generations of fans.

Garth Brooks - Blame it all on my roots

We invite you to join us next Friday afternoon for part 1 of our Garth Brooks 'Blame it all on my Roots' latest 8 Disc Set.

This CD box is available for $24.99 at any Walmart for a limited time.

If you don’t get your own set… join us this Friday as we feature each individual CD during the month of January.

The Garth Brooks gift box, is an 8 disc set and scans five decades of influences. Garth, re-makes the top hits from Artists like, Pure Prairie League, Rod Stewart, Queen, James Taylor, The Allman Brothers Band, Don Williams, Stevie Wonder and many others. From Pop, to Rock to Country Classic versions.

Listen to 92.1 KMOE OR 1530 KMAM on Friday, January 17th at 3pm as we feature Garth Brooks and the Artists that had an influence on his career and music. Blame it on my Roots!




This product image provided by Nancy Seltzer & Associates, Inc. shows the cover of Garth Brooks' 8-disc box set, "Blame It All On My Roots." (AP Photo/Nancy Seltzer & Associates, Inc.)

Farm Business Plans Improve Efficiency and Profitability

EDINA, MO – Like any other business, a farm is more likely to succeed with a written business plan.

“A business plan can serve as a road map for your business,” says Karisha Devlin, a University of Missouri Extension agriculture business specialist in Knox County.

“You are defining what your goals and objectives are,” Devlin says. “You are saying who, what, when and where as far as what you produce, how you are going to market it, and the financing behind your business.”

A written business plan is often a requirement when seeking financing to start a new business or expand an existing one, but a plan is a good idea even if you’re not looking to borrow money.

“You are not setting the next generation up to be successful if you are keeping everything to yourself,” Devlin says. “Putting everything down on paper, not only for yourself but for others in your operation, helps everyone feel like a team and understand the direction that the operation is going. It really does lead to improved efficiency and improved profitability.”

Devlin says experienced producers can use business plans to make better-informed decisions, whether it be exploring market options, mapping out a transition on the farm, adding more family members or preparing to sell or transfer the business.

Developing a business plan might sound daunting if you’ve never done one, but don’t get overwhelmed. A business plan, Devlin says, is just telling your story: What you want to do, what you presently do, and who’s involved in it.

Local MU Extension business specialists can help with information and resources for putting together a business plan. Devlin also suggests a free online program called Ag Plan, at www.agplan.umn.edu, that provides a template that helps develop a plan.
Finally, once you develop your plan, you should use it.

“Don’t just stick it on a shelf and forget about it,” Devlin says. “Also remember to go through and revise it. Any time there are circumstances that change in your farming operation it’s good to go back and review it and make sure it accurately reflects where you are.”
Additional information on business plans is available from MU Extension.
(courtesy MU Extension)

CDC: Poultry Sold in New Mexico Linked to 37-State Salmonella Outbreak

NEW MEXICO - A New Mexico hatchery may be behind a salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 300 people in 37 states, health officials said Monday.

The New Mexico Department of Health said in an Aug. 19 statement that the strain of salmonella was found in a duck pen at Privett Hatchery in Portales.

As of Monday, 316 people have been infected, including who have been hospitalized, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. No deaths have been reported.

Privett Hatchery supplies baby chicks, ducklings and other live baby poultry to feed stores and mail order customers throughout the country. A total of 113 feed store locations and 18 mail-order hatcheries associated with the outbreak have been identified, according to the CDC.

"The Department wants to remind parents not to keep live baby poultry in their homes," Department of Health Secretary Retta Ward said in a press release. "Any time anyone handles baby ducklings or chicks, they need to wash their hands thoroughly to reduce the risk of contracting salmonella."

The most cases have been reported in Colorado (37 infected), followed by Texas (32) Washington, and New Mexico (tied at 19 cases).

Ninety-seven percent of those sickened reported purchasing live poultry, and 81 percent had contact with a bird within a week of getting sick. Illnesses in outbreaks like these take about two to three weeks to be reported, according to the CDC, so some that occurred after July 22 may still not be accounted for.

Salmonella is bacteria that causes an infection, called salmonellosis, that typically lasts for about a week, bringing symptoms like diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps within 72 hours of exposure. Most people will recover without treatment, but some -- including the elderly, young children and individuals with weakened immune systems -- may develop more serious illness if the infection spreads from the gut to the bloodstream.

About 60 percent of those sickened in the current outbreak are aged 10 and younger.

The health department says a salmonella infection could occur when parents keep the baby poultry inside the house and allow their small children to handle or snuggle them. If parents handled the birds outside, they may also carry the infection if they don't wash their hands properly, and indirectly give the bacteria to their kids.

"Salmonella can be present in the droppings of chicks and other baby birds, even though the animals themselves usually won't show signs of illness," Dr. Paul Ettestad, New Mexico's public health veterinarian, added in the press release. "This makes it easy for people to let their guard down, and that's when they run the risk of getting salmonella."

Sky-Scan Evening Forecast

Currently we have a few clouds with a temperature of 86, Humidity at 52% and wind speeds SW at 7mph.

Other current readings:
Barometer30.08 in
Dewpoint66°F (19°C)
VisibilityNA
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last Update on 20 Aug 1:55 pm CDT

Tonight - Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind around 6 mph.

Tomorrow - Sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

Bates County Sheriff Department Helping In Search For Missing Golden City Girl

BATES COUNTY, MO - Several Bates County Sheriff Deputies have been in Golden City Missouri since the Southwest Major Case Squad was activated late yesterday. BCSO search equipment was also sent to assist.

Those deputies have been rotated out and returned to Bates County to get sleep. They will be ready in a few short hours to return to Golden City to assist in the efforts to bring this missing child home.

We ask for your prayers for the family and the Golden City community along with the hundreds of Law Enforcememt Officials that are in a joint effort to resolve this case.



MISSING: An endangered person advisory has been issued for Adrianna Horton, 12, from southwest Mo.

She was seen getting into a car in Golden City around 5 p.m. Monday. The car was stopped about 6:30 p.m. and a suspect was taken into custody, but the girl was not with him.

If you have information please contact your local authorites.





(courtesy Bates County Live)

Stolen Truck Out Of Nevada Missouri

NEVADA, MO - A 1998 silver over black Chevrolet Club Cab Z71 truck was stolen. The truck has new tires and chrome Denali wheels.

The truck was locked with NO KEYS inside of it and was stolen from Nevada Missouri after 2230 last night.

A possible tag on this truck is Missouri tag 0WF417, Expiring in 2013.

If you have information, you are urged to contact the Nevada Police Dept. at 417-448-2720

(courtesy Bates County Live)

Upcoming Events to add to your Calendar

School starts in Appleton City Schools August 21st

Appleton City Athletic Boosters Inc. Meet and Greet 4:00pm behind the high school on August 21st

Ellett Memorial Hospital Auxiliary meeting 2:30pm in the dining room on August 22nd

Appleton City Museum and History Center, 503 N. Maple, open 1:30pm to 4:30pm on August 23rd

Fit and Fun Block Party at Ellett Memorial Hospital 9:00am till 1:00pm on August 24th

Nissen Honored at Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame

Columbia, MO - Making the best better for generations of Missouri 4-H’ers, Ron Nissen of Bates County joined the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame, held August 17 at State Fair Community College.

According to 4-H Youth Specialist Alan J. Mundey, Ron Nissen has been an active 4-H volunteer for more than 25 years, from the time his oldest son joined 4-H until now, when his son has children of his own. Ron has served his 4-H club as a project leader, and his community as a Bates County Fair Board member.

Ron’s tireless efforts to organize and build the Cured Meats project helped many children across the county to become interested in this ancient craft. Ron is the epitome of the excellent volunteer---dedicated, kind, interested in the welfare of children, and willing to serve in any capacity.

The Missouri 4-H Foundation recognizes individuals who have created a legacy of service to 4-H by honoring them with membership in the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame.

“These leaders have made exceptional contributions to the lives of Missouri 4-H members,” said Missouri 4-H Foundation Executive Director Cheryl Reams.

Hall of Fame inductees from 40 counties established a legacy totaling 1,465 years of service to 4‑H. Family members and friends attended the seventh annual event.

Celebrating more than 60 years of service to 4-H youth, the Missouri 4-H Foundation was established to secure and manage funds for the state Missouri 4-H youth development program.

State Climatologist Calls our Summer “Interesting”

MISSOURINET - Climatologist Pat Guinan (guh-NAN) says it’s been a summer of extremes. Typically, he says, north Missouri receives as much as three inches of rainfall in July and August.

But it has received almost none while southern parts of the state have gotten three to six inches of rain and in some places as much as twenty inches.

He calls it “incredible precipitation disparity”

“It’s incredible to think that in a two-hour drive to the north from southern Missouri to northern Missouri we go from extreme wetness, historic flooding, to a drought across northern Missouri,” he says.

The reason for all of this is the kind of stuff television weather people like to show you on a map and wave their arms about when they explain it. But basically, Missouri has been the meat in a weather sandwich.

We’ve been caught between a low-pressure area in northwestern Canada at the same time there has been a strong ridge of high pressure across the southwest. Our interview with Guinan, posted below, contains much richer detail.

He says crops in north Missouri’s prime growing areas are showing stress from the drought, with high temperatures moving in. And Guinan says there is no immediate rain relief in sight.

The National Climate Prediction Center forecasts some rain later in September but Guinan says that might be too late to do much good.

Butler Bears Work Day, August 24th

BUTLER, MO - The success of any community project is the volunteers that step forward to help. With this being said the Butler Bear Backers need volunteers to join them for a work day at the new Butler Athletic Complex.

The complex will make its opening debut on September 6th at the first home game, as the Butler Bears take on the Sherwood Marksman at 7 pm.

On Saturday August 24th volunteers will band together to help with last minute details to put the final touches on the field before the first game of the season.

If you would like to help … the work day will be Saturday August 24th at 2 pm at the new Butler Athletic Complex on Nursery Street. Hot Dogs and Burgers will be served on site for the volunteers.

Any and all help will be appreciated.

Search Teams Organized to Look for Adrianna Horton

GOLDEN CITY, MO - Teams of law officers and volunteers are fanning out along a creek in Golden City, Missouri, searching for a missing 12 year old girl.

Adrianna Horton was last seen about 5:30 pm Monday. That's when Authorities got a 911 call at 5:30pm Monday from Adrianna's father, James Horton.

Adrianna was last seen at Hazel Park in Golden City. She was with family and friends. They alerted the father.

At least one witness told police they saw her get into a pickup truck, but investigators say they are still trying to confirm that from other witnesses.

About 6:30pm, Barton County deputies located the truck and a suspect, who is male.

Investigators say they have not confirmed if Adrianna or her father knew the suspect. Law officers say they are familiar with the suspect, and that he lived in Golden City at one point in the past. His current residence was unclear. Investigators would not say if the suspect is cooperating with questioning.

The controlled search began about 10:30 Tuesday morning with volunteer teams of first responders, citizens and law officers.

It is focused on Kile Creek, (Muddy Creek, ) also known as the North Fork of Spring River in Barton County.

Investigators say they searched Hazel Park twice and feel they have covered it thoroughly.

Today, searchers will move, side by side, down the banks of the creek looking for signs of Adrianna.

Residents in Golden City are being asked if they see anything at all that looks out of place, call Barton County authorities or 911.

From the Endangered Person Advisory issued by the Highway Patrol:

Adrianna Horton is a white, female, age 12

The endangered missing person:
Adrianna Horton, is a white, female, age 12, hgt 4'05", 70 lbs, short brown hair, brown eyes, fair complexion, wearing pink t-shirt with hearts on it and jean shorts.

Brief circumstances regarding the Endangered Missing Person incident (Include pertinent medical, mental, or other well being information): Adrianna Horton was observed getting into a vehicle at approximately 5:00 P.M. on August 19, 2013. The suspect and vehicle were located at approximately 6:30 P.M. on August 19, 2013. The suspect has been taken into custody and the vehicle impounded. Horton is still missing.

Anyone seeing the missing person, suspect, associate, or vehicle, or anyone having any information related to the endangered missing person should immediately dial 911 to contact the nearest law enforcement agency or call the Barton County Sheriff's Department at 417-682-5541.


(courtesy ozarksfirst.com)

Lions Club: Butler Memories DVDs Still Being Sold

BUTLER, MO - REMINDER: the Butler Lions Club is still selling the remake of the 1939 DVD of Butler Memories.

Each DVD sells for 1 for $20.00 or 2 copies for $30.00.

The Butler Memories DVD is still available at the following locations, Community First Bank in Butler, The Computer Aisle at Corner Hardware, Adrian Bank or from any Lions Club Member.

Okla. Judge Blocks 'Morning-After Pill' Limit

(CNN) - An Oklahoma judge Monday blocked a new state law that would make girls under 17 get a prescription before buying emergency contraception, a limit already dropped by federal regulators.

Women's health advocates, including an Oklahoma nurse with a 15-year-old daughter, sued to keep the law from taking effect on Thursday, arguing it violated the state constitution by singling out one drug for restrictions.

In April, a federal judge struck down the the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's rule that required minors to get a prescription for the single-pill emergency contraceptive known as Plan B One-Step. The Obama administration dropped its appeal of that ruling two months later.

The Oklahoma law, which Gov. Mary Fallin signed in May, is an attempt to keep that rule in place "to protect young females," lawyers for the state argued. But a researcher who has studied emergency contraceptives told the court that the law "is unsupportable by evidence and provides no demonstrated benefit."

When used as directed, the drug is "as effective and safe for minors as it is for adults," Dr. Elizabeth Raymond wrote in support of the plaintiffs.

CNN's Matt Smith and Julie In contributed to this report.

Butler Chamber to Host BBQ Championship & Festival

BUTLER, MO - According to the Butler Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lee Anna Schowengerdt, very exciting plans are being made for the Bates Counties’ 7th annual Barbecue Championship and Festival. The event will be held October 25th and 26th and is sponsored by Country Mart and other area businesses.

This event is on the roster for the Kansas City Barbecue Society and will draw local teams as well as the KC metro area and surrounding counties.
Back by popular demand is the People’s Choice Event. Teams are given 2 pork butts to smoke. Attendees pay $8.00 to taste and vote for their favorite BBQ.

We will have more details at later news casts… just put the event on your calendar for October.

Close Calls in Cass County: Three Mailboxes Planted with Explosives

CASS COUNTY, MO - The Cass County Sheriff’s Department is trying to find out who has been putting homemade explosives inside mailboxes in Raymore. So far, three homes have been targeted.

In one of those instances, the victim says the explosive had so much power that it blew the mailbox off its post and twisted the metal like aluminum foil.
Understandably shaken by the July 27 explosion, Jimmy Long now gets his mail from a P.O. box, just to be safe.

“It’s a little inconvenience for sure, but it will give us a little peace of mind actually by having it in there”, said Long.

Unfortunately, Long is not alone. Kenneth Morrison’s mailbox was also blown up. He doesn’t allow his wife to get the mail anymore.

“They don’t realize the dangers of people going out to check their mail and be surprised with something like that,” says Morrison.

The U.S. Postal Service is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the person or people responsible for putting the explosive devices inside the mailboxes.


(courtesy Bates County Live)

Kansas City Chiefs Trade Wide Receiver Jon Baldwin to the 49ers

KANSAS CITY, MO - The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Monday morning that they have traded wide receiver Jon Baldwin to the San Francisco 49ers for wide receiver A.J. Jenkins.

Baldwin was the Chiefs' first round draft pick in the 2011 NFL draft. He played in 26 games, caught 41 passes for 579 yards and two touchdowns.

"We felt like this trade was beneficial to all parties involved," Chiefs General Manager John Dorsey said. "A.J. is a talented individual with a skillset that we feel can add value to our football team. Jon Baldwin is a hardworking player and professional. We wish him nothing but the best moving forward."

Jenkins was San Francisco's first round draft pick in 2012. He played in three NFL games with the 49ers in 2012.


(courtesy KMBC)

Medicaid Expansion Advocate Argues for Reform

MISSOURI - An advocate for Medicaid expansion argues for an overhaul of the health delivery system at the same time. He has told legislators studying Medicaid reform and expansion that both are possible and both are needed.

One of those delivering the message is the Executive Director of Mercy Telehealth, Doctor Tom Hale, who says it’s hard to identify Medicaid recipients until they show up. But when they do show up, he says, the way they are treated needs to be improved.

Hale tells a Senate committee diagnosis and treatment from a distance, using video, is one way to reduce costs and make it easier for Medicaid-eligible Missourians to access care. He also suggests nurse practitioners and advanced practitioners be allowed ot serve as primary care providers.

Hale also suggests providers locate convenient care clinics next to emergency rooms, so that Medicaid-eligible Missourians who normally seek primary care in emergency rooms have a place to go that will be cheaper and probably will provide higher quality care than an E-R can.

(By Bob Priddy - Missourinet News)

Fatality Accident in Henry County

HENRY COUNTY, MO - Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Henry County Sheriffs Department responded to a 2 vehicle fatality accident Monday morning August 19th, around 8:45am on Missouri 13 Highway and Z highway in Henry County.

The fatality accident occurred when the 1999 Volk Wagon driven by Marguerite E. Schmidt 67, of Deep Water, Missouri attempted to make a left turn and struck the 2013 Toyota Tundra driven by Edwin L. Crawford of Liberty, Missouri who was traveling in the left lane of Missouri 13. The Schmidt vehicle then traveled off the left side of the roadway crossed over the median and into the Southbound Lanes of 13 Highway.

Mr. Crawford and a passenger in his vehicle received minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. Mrs. Schmidt was pronounced dead at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital at 2140 hours.

(courtesy Bates County Live

12 Year Old Barton County Girl Missing, Endangered

GOLDEN CITY, MO - 12 year old Adrianna Horton is missing after being seen getting into a vehicle about 5pm Monday.

From the Missouri Highway Patrol:

The Barton County Sheriff's Department has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a missing person incident that occurred at Golden Ave at High St, Golden City at 5:15 P.M. on August 19, 2013.

Missing Is:
Adrianna Horton a white, female, age 12

The endangered missing person:
Adrianna Horton, is a white, female, age 12, hgt 4'05", 70 lbs, short brown hair, brown eyes, fair complexion, wearing pink t-shirt with hearts on it and jean shorts.

Brief circumstances regarding the Endangered Missing Person incident (Include pertinent medical, mental, or other well being information): Adrianna Horton was observed getting into a vehicle at approximately 5:00 P.M. on August 19, 2013. The suspect and vehicle were located at approximately 6:30 P.M. on August 19, 2013. The suspect has been taken into custody and the vehicle impounded. Horton is still missing.

Anyone seeing the missing person, suspect, associate, or vehicle, or anyone having any information related to the endangered missing person should immediately dial 911 to contact the nearest law enforcement agency or call the Barton County Sheriff's Department at 417-682-5541.




(courtesy KOLR)