Video: Veterans Tribute Dedication

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Highways, Hogs and Hillbillies hit the road...

The rumble of motorcycles of all makes, shapes and sizes could be heard round the Butler Square this morning as the 5th Annual Highway Hogs and Hillbillies ride got underway promptly at 10:00 a.m. This yearly event benefits the 27th Circuit Adult Recovery Court. ARC is an intensive 18 to 24 month program that returns drug offenders back to society as taxpaying citizens. Currently Bates County 6 persons participating.

Approximately 25 bikes left from the Butler Square and representatives from the ARC said more riders were to join the group in Clinton. This years planned 143 mile course took the riders on a scenic route through Bates, Henry and St. Clair Counties. Stops were planned along the way and the group enjoyed lunch at Sugarfoot Barbeque in Osceola.

The group arrived back in Butler late this afternoon where drawings were held for prizes.

our thanks to Donna Morris
 

D&D Fireworks about ready to Fire Up

D&D Fireworks located on 52 highway 11 miles West of Butler will be Opening Friday June 20, 2014 for all your firework needs. Our annual FREE Fireworks Display will be Saturday June 28, 2014 at dusk. 

The local band Breakaway will be performing from 7 pm until firework show starts and for a hour after show. Hope everyone can join us for a fun filled evening.

Nevada Police Department: Car Stolen From Used-Car Dealership

Nevada police officers are investigating the theft of a car from a used-car dealership Thursday morning. Sgt. Steve Bastow says the owner of the dealership in the 1000 block of N. Osage told officers someone entered his office between 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. Thursday, took the car key and stole a four-door 2004-model Buick LeSabre. 

The car carries Missouri license tags, D4313AZ and city police investigators are reviewing surveillance video footage as part of their investigation.

Weekly Pickup Soccer Game In Butler

Adult (18+) soccer game. Soccer fields, 7pm, each Saturday evening. Bring water, cleats and shin guards if you have them. Everyone is welcome! If you've played, come. If you have never played, but love soccer, come. If you have never watched it or played, come! Contact Gen with any questions: (816)284-9719

Appleton City Man injured in motorcycle accident

Around 11:55am this morning the Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Bates County Sheriffs office and Bates County EMS responded a single vehicle motorcycle accident on BB Highway and County Road NE2604.

The accident occurred when the 1981 Harley Davidson ridden by 56 year old Kevin D. Pippenger of Appleton City, Missouri was traveling Northbound on BB highway when he traveled off the roadway and overturned, Ejecting him off the bike.

Mr. Pippenger was taken by ambulance to Bates County Memorial Hospital with moderate injuries. The bike had moderate injuries and was towed privately from the scene.

4th of July Spirit In Butler

Looking to get into the 4th of July Spirit? Then swing by 607 W Clark St in Butler they are running a Fourth of July light show this summer. The family typically does Halloween and Christmas display which is awesome but this year they are also doing Fourth of July. The show will run from 9 to midnight from this weekend through July 4.

CIRCUIT COURT NEWS JUNE 9-13. 2014‏

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS

JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE

Diana L Rich , Clerk

                                                                

• Robert B Reitz v Allison L Reitz, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

• Paula D Knowler v Anthony V Knowler, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

• Tracy J LeRosen v. John G LeRosen, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

• Tiffany Richmond Alvin R Richmond III, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

Obituary - Jessie Paxton

(Cremation) Memorial visitation for Jessie Paxton will be from 2:00 – 3:30 PM Sunday, June 15, 2014 at Mullinax Funeral Home in Butler, Missouri (660-679-0009). There will be no formal funeral service. Contributions in Jessie’s honor are suggested to Heartland Hospice of Butler. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Jessie Irene (Carroll) Paxton, 83 of Butler, Missouri passed away June 12, 2014 at her home under care of hospice and watched over by her two daughters. Jessie was born October 21, 1930 in Adrian, Missouri, daughter of Charles Oral and Eva Helen (O’dea) Carroll.

Jessie graduated from Butler High School. In 1949, she was married to Ray Dean Baumgarden; he was father to three children: Sharon Kay, Marsha Fay and Kenneth Aaron. Ray died in 1990. She was later married to Robert Hugh Paxton, father to David Hugh.

Her first job was at Sears & Roebuck Catalog Warehouse in Kansas City, Missouri; later she worked for Western Electric in Lee’s Summit, Missouri until retiring at the age of 55. She then bought property in the Ballard district to be near her siblings.

She loved spending time at the lake, as well as being in her yard enjoying her flowers and listening to the birds.

Jessie was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Bobbie Joe; a sister, Ruby Coraetta Johnson; husband, Robert Paxton; and a granddaughter, Brandy Michelle Copeland. She is survived by her daughters Sharon K. Smith and Marsha Fay Craig; sons Kenneth Aaron Baumgarden and David H. Paxton; five siblings: Charles Carroll, Jr., and wife Louise; Lina Lou Allen; Margie Craig; Thomas Carroll and wife Dora; and Wanda Wainscott and husband Ross; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and of course, many nieces and nephews.

Rich Hill promises best 4th of July celebration yet

Tate Stevens will perform Saturday July 5th in Rich Hill

A BIG highlight of the 2014 Rich Hill 4th of July celebration will be a concert performed by Belton-native-turns-superstar Tate Stevens.The four day celebration includes some annual favorites plus some new things as well:   

2014 Famous for the 4th Celebration
Fun Time Shows Carnival Runs Each Night Wristbands 7-11
All events are in West Park unless otherwise noted.

Wed July 2nd
6:30 Baby Contest Registration
6:30 - 8:00 FFA Petting Zoo
7:00 Baby Contest
8:00 Talent Contest (Sue Cornelius 395-2150)
8:30 pm Glow run/5k walk (7th and Park Ave by Big Mouth/east side of carnival; Contact: Natalea 395-2770)

Thurs July 3rd
6:30 Pie Contest Registration
7:00 Pie Contest
7:30 World Record Pie Auction
8:00 Co-Ed Sand Volleyball Tournament (East Park) (Contact: Luke Tourtillott 660-464-0090)
9:00 Awakened Silence Band

Friday July 4th
11:00 Car Show Registration (Contact: Billy Humble 395-4739)
12:00 - 2:45 Car Show
1:30 - 2:30 parade registration (old HS) (Contact: Natalea 395-2770)
3:00 Parade featuring the Comanche Flyers
4:30 Salute to the Veterans
5:00 Parade winners announced
6:00 Little Miss Firecracker and Miss 4th of July pageant
6:30 - 7:30 Paula Newman performs
8:00 Breakaway Band
10:00 Fireworks

Saturday July 5th
9:00 Horse shoe Tournament East Park (Contact: Cathy Mealman 417-283-1315)
1:00 Bates County Lawn Tractor Association Tractor Pull (8th and Vine)
6:00 Kelsie May performs
6:30 - 7:15 Jenna McDaniel Band
7:15 Raffle winners announced 50/50
8:00 Tate Stevens
10:00 Street Dance/Karaoke

Sunday July 6th
11:00 Community Church Service

Thistle: The seed spreading weed that will take over your acreage

For anyone not familiar with it, you may marvel at the bright pink bloom peeking above the other weeds and grass. But, a literal brush with Musk Thistle can ruin your day.

ONE thistle plant can produce over 10,000 seeds which are carried to new birthplaces in a light breeze- so it's easy to guess that this noxious weed can take over your fields in very short order. And for the record, yes, Missouri law 263.190 requires landowners to control noxious weeds (including thistle). Read more about the law here.

Apply herbicides while

musk thistles are in the

rosette stage or pre-bud 

stage

Missouri landowners spend between $750,000 and $1 million (ouch) annually to control musk thistles with herbicides. Chemical control can be effective if properly timed. Apply 2,4-D or other registered herbicides to the musk thistle rosettes in either fall or spring. Applications made after the plant bolts are too late for good control. Although treated plants may appear to be injured, with wilted leaves and twisted stems, the plants will nevertheless flower and produce viable seed. For optimum control, apply herbicides while musk thistles are in the rosette stage or pre-bud stage.

Bates County Fair just around the corner...

Yes, the 2014 Bates County Fair is truly just around the corner...

And candidates are needed for Little Miss and Little Mr. Bates County. Contestants will need to be between the ages of 4 and 6 by July 1st.

Entry fee for each contestant is just $5.Winners will receive a $50 savings bond.

The deadline to register is June 27th at the Butler Chamber of Commerce office at 5 north Main street in Butler. Winners will be announced during the Bash on Tuesday July 8th. Good luck kids!

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Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report

On June 12th around 1:50pm The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 41 year old Melissa L. Hopper of Lees Summit, Missouri. She was arrested on 1.) Possession of a controlled substance - Marijuana less than 35 grams 2.) Possession of drug paraphernalia. She was booked into the Bates County Jail and later released.

BCYAC Pool Pals Program is complete

Bates County citizens have given 91 children, as part of the BCYAC Pool Pals program, the opportunity to spend the summer at the Butler Aquatic Center. The community has been so generous to the children of Bates County. They have reached out to children to give them a fun and positive opportunity this summer.

This program, which started in 2006, matches donors with children who have physical, social and/or financial needs. Every year we get more children on the list. Most of the children on the list attend the Youth Center and they have to earn their pass. The rest are added to the list by the school and a variety of agencies.

There are always a lot of questions about how you get on the list and who develops it. The list incorporates children from a wide variety of backgrounds and needs. We have children who need the positive social interaction that the pool offers; others have health problems or needs for physical fitness; some have had traumatic events in their family this past year, while others are on the list because of financial needs. BCYAC does not develop the list but merely acts as the go between by finding the sponsors, contacting the families and then purchasing the passes. Each child is then asked to write a thank you note that is mailed to the sponsor.

BCYAC wishes to thank Haylea Craigmiles and her staff at the Butler Aquatic Center for making the passes, Meghann King at the Children’s Division for passing them out, KMAM/KMOE radio, Bates County Live, NewsExpress, and the following people for their generous donations: Adrian Bank, Butler Rotary Club, Butler Lion’s Club, Butler Optimist Club, Butler Saddle Club, Citizens Bank, Larry and Letitia Foster, Joan Hartley, Heiman Agri-Services, Bob and Kris Jenkins, Earl and Mary Kammerer, James and Eva Keeble, Dr. Corry Lanyon, Max Motors, Margaret McLaughlin, CDR Virgil and Jacqueline Morrison, Nora Spears, Osage Valley Electric, Ruby Padley, Rich Hill Truck and Equipment Co., Betty Robey, The Thrift Shop, Greg and Patti Walker, Medicalodge of Butler, Peru Homemakers Club, Security Bank of Rich Hill, and an anonymous donor.

Thank you again for making the 2014 Pool Pals season a success.

Poplar Heights Farm Summer Living History Festival this weekend.

VFW Flag Retirement‏

Adrian, Mo. VFW Post 1935 will conduct a Flag retirement ceremony Sat. June 14, 2014 at 8:00 AM at Lt. Charles Garrison Veteran's Memorial. Assisting will be Scouts from Troop 238. U.S. Flags that are no longer suitable to fly are retired in a dignified and respectful ceremony.

The public is invited to attend. As each flag is retired, we read the name of a deceased veteran. If anyone would like a name read, just let us know before the ceremony. The ceremony lasts about one hour, so bring a lawn chair. June 14 is Flag Day and your support is appreciated.

Silver alert issued for man suffering from onset of Alzheimer’s

A silver alert has been issued for Leroy Bryant, 80, missing
since 11 a.m. Thursday.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Leroy Bryant, 80, has been missing since 11 a.m. on Thursday after he walked away from the area of 5000 Haskell Avenue and didn’t return to his caretaker. A silver alert has been issued for him by the Kansas City, Kan. Police Department, which says he is suffering from the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.

Bryant is 5 feet and 8 inches tall, weighs 160 pounds and has a bald head and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing red pants rolled up at the bottom, a baseball cap, tan shirt, black and white windbreaker and wire frame glasses. He arrived to the metro from Denver, Colorado two days ago, but is originally from KCK and is known to frequent the areas of 17th and Quindaro Blvd., 7th and Nebraska Ave. and 8th and Central Ave.
If anyone has seen or knows the whereabouts of Bryant, call 911 or the TIPS Hotline at (816) 474-TIPS.

Stolen Vehicle From Belton May Be In Our Area

The Missouri State Highway Patrol and Belton Police Department is on the look out for a stolen 2014 Dodge Dart black in color with no license plates on it. The Vehicle was stolen earlier this evening from the Belton area.

The vehicle was last seen on Southbound I-49 just South of 58 Highway in Belton. The male driver of this vehicle is 5ft6 120lbs with green eyes. If you see this vehicle please contact your local law enforcement.

Missing Dog Southwest of Butler

Missing dog he is a 1 year old male Jack Russell Terrier, wearing a blue collar with no tags on it. The dog was last seen 3 miles SW of Butler on Rice Road. If you have this dog or seen this dog please call 660-424-0198.

Vendors Needed

Vendors are needed at the New Black Bird Emporium... a cool shop for lovers of Vintage Furniture, Primitives, Antiques and much more! If you want to rent booth space be at 19 west Dakota Street ( the Black Bird Emporium be there between 10 and 6 June 17th through the 21st to rent your space... no commission taken ! It's going to be a great place to shop. 660-200-7222 opening June 24th South Side of the Butler Square !

REMINDER: Butler Parks and Recreation Summer Co-Ed Softball League

The Butler Parks and Recreation will be hosting a Summer Co-Ed Softball League. Entry deadline is Monday, June 16th at 3 PM with a $275 fee per team. Sign up at the Butler City Hall anytime between Monday through Friday, 8-5. Registration forms may also be found on the city web site.

Games will begin Thursday, June 19th. Teams can be made up of six guys and four girls. For more information contact Parks and Recreation office at 660-200-2062 or 660-200-5664

Rich Hill School District: Ground Breaking Ceremony‏

Rich Hill School District will be having a ground breaking ceremony for the new safe room tomorrow, June 13 at 2:30 pm here at the school. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Vernon County Sheriffs Office: Assault Sends Deputy to Hospital; Vernon County Man Moved to Most Wanted

Charles Allen Hart

A warrant has been issued for a subject who assaulted a Sheriff’s Deputy late Wednesday night. According to a press release from the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, a felony arrest warrant was applied for early Thursday by the Vernon County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and issued by the 28th circuit court for Charles Allen Hart for Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer in the 1st degree, a class A felony. According to Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher, a deputy responded to a disturbance call in Sheldon and was assaulted by Hart. The Sheriff declined to specify what was used to assault the deputy because his office was still investigating the incident, but did confirm that Hart struck the deputy on the head with an object. Hart fled the scene after assaulting the deputy moments before back-up units arrived from the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, Barton County Sheriff’s Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Nevada Police Department.

A second D felony warrant for attempted possession of a controlled substance has also been issued for Hart. Total bonds for Hart have been set at $252,500 cash only. Hart was moved to the Vernon County’s Most Wanted list on Thursday. Sheriff Mosher said the deputy was taken to the emergency room at the Nevada Regional Medical Center and was released early Thursday morning. Anyone with information on Harts whereabouts are asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 417-667-6042

Family to have fireworks stand to offset funeral costs

The family of Dustin Griffith will be having a fireworks stand at the Butler Walmart to raise money to pay for funeral expenses due to his recent death. The stand will be open June 27th through July 5th.

The public is encouraged to stop by and make a purchase or donation; the family would like to thank everyone in advance for their help.

4-H Press Release: Bates County 4-H Fashion Revue‏

State Fashion Revue Qualifiers:  front row (left to right): Shaylee Terry, Emma McIntire;  back row: Jaclyn Crawford, Ella Armentrout, Aubry Terry, Erin Armentrout

 

 

4-H’ers Compete at Fashion Revue

 

(BUTLER, MO – June 12, 2014)  - Ten young  ladies took to the runway in the annual Bates County 4-H Fashion Revue and show held on June 9, 2014, at the First Christian Church in Butler. 

 

According to Bates County 4-H Youth Specialist Alan J. Mundey, winners in the event will compete at the State Fashion Revue in Columbia in September.  In the junior division (ages 8-10) of Clothes You Make, Emma McIntire (Hudson Hustlers 4-H) received top honors.  Aubry Terry (County Line 4-H) will represent Bates County at the state event in the Clothes You Make intermediate division (ages 11-13) and Jaclyn Crawford (Amsterdam 4-H) will take the state stage in the senior division (ages 14 and older) of Clothes You Make.

 

State qualifiers in the Clothes You Buy category are intermediate division winner Shaylee Terry (County Line 4-H)  and senior division winner Ella Armentrout  (County Line 4-H). 

 

In the Clothes You Knit/Crochet category, Aubry Terry took first, but because she qualified in two categories and can only compete in one at the State Fashion Revue, the first alternate Erin Armentrout (County Line 4-H) will advance to state competition in this category.

 

Other blue ribbon winners participating were Kayln Eckhoff, Alexis O’Farrell, Victoria Newkirk and Audrey Poland .

 

Thanks to volunteer 4-H  leaders Shannon Crawford and Carla Armentrout for, once again, organizing the event.  Thanks also to the Fashion Revue sponsors: Adrian Bank, Tyler Bise (Security Bank), State Farm Insurance (Kellie Davidson), Caskey/Hopkins Law offices, Community First Bank and the First Christian Church of Butler.

Business 49 Pavement Sealing Operation RESCHEDULED: Traffic Stops and Delays in Butler June 16-18‏

Business 49 Pavement Sealing Operation RESCHEDULED:
Traffic Stops and Delays in Butler June 16-18
MoDOT Traffic Alert: Where: Orange Street (Business 49) between I-49 and Mill Street (Route H) in Butler When:  8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 16-18 What: Contractor crews sealing pavement with mixture of oil and small rock Traffic Impacts: Northbound off-ramp from I-49 to Orange Street on the south edge of Butler CLOSED Monday and Tuesday, June 16-17.  Ramp OPEN at night. Traffic stopped for up to 15 minutes on Orange Street and on side streets entering Orange Street If possible, drivers are asked to use alternate routes during the operation Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule.

Flood Advisory For Bates County

Water running over CC highway near Scott Cemetery this morning

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a Flood Advisory for Northern Bates County until further notice. Please use caution when driving and never drive through running water.

Vernon County Sheriffs Office: Inmates Help Set up for Bushwacker Days

Inmates from the Vernon County Jail were taken to the square today to help set up for Bushwhacker Days. 

Sheriff Mosher said he plans to have inmates help clean up after the events Saturday night as well. Lt. Mike Buehler supervised the work day today.

Weather Update: Storms Developing to our West

Scattered storms are currently developing across E Colorado, and will head eastward this evening and tonight. Additional storms could also develop along a cold front stretching across central Nebraska this evening, which would then drop southeast along and ahead of the front. Storms should decrease in intensity as they move east or southeast tonight, so we're not expecting severe weather in our area. However, we should see some showers and isolated storms moving in after 1 AM.

Speed Reduced In South Park Area of Butler

The Speed limit in the South Park area of Butler has been changed from 25mph to 15mph. Due to the amount of kids and people in the area.

The new speed limit signs are in place and cops will be cracking down on speeding in this area.

Obituary - Jack B. Clay

Jack B. Clay, 84, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at his home. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 14 at the Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens Cemetery in Shawnee, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans. 

Jack was born January 3, 1930 in King, Arkansas, the son of W. Forda and Rosie C. (Bruce) Clay. He was a 1948 graduate of Harrisonville High School. He was a U. S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. He married Nellie Joan Conner on August 15, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri. 

Jack worked for General Motors as a water treatment operator for 38 ½ years before retiring on November 1, 1987. He had lived in Shawnee, Kansas for 26 years before moving to Butler, Missouri in 1989. He moved back to Harrisonville in 2006. 

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Bruce Clay, one sister, Eula Mae Gray and his wife of 62 years, Nellie Joan, on November 3, 2012. He is survived by one son, Gary W. Clay of Webster, Massachusetts; one daughter, Donna Nielson, Lenexa, Kansas; 4 grandchildren; 8 1/2 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

REMINDER: Butler Bear Backers Mini Nascar Races This Weekend

  Butler Bear Backers

Mini Nascar Races

When: June 14th, 2014

Where: Wilson Tire Parking Lot

Time: Calcutta @ 7:00 P.M.

             

Races start @ 7:30 P.M.

*Vendors on site

Come out and support your favorite racer!!!

2 men sentenced to prison on Vernon and Bates County Charges

In Vernon County Circuit Court in Nevada Tuesday, 32-year-old David Mealman,of Nevada,Missouri pleaded guilty to a charge alleging the unlawful use of drug paraphernalia and was sentenced to three years in prison, concurrent with a Bates County sentence. also 40-year-old Jamie Boykin, Nevada,Missouri pleaded guilty to a reduced felony charge of distributing or manufacturing illegal drugs and was sentenced to five years in prison concurrent with a Bates County sentence for possession of illegal drugs.

News audio: June 11 2014 1:15p

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Weather Update: Warmer... Couple Rounds Of Storms

Well, you can't say our weather has been boring lately. But I guess it depends on your perspective. Anyway, don't have any fancy graphics to share with you like the great ones we posted yesterday showing we could have had 10 feet of snow had it been February

We'll be able to dry out some today so you can go out and mow the forest that has grown from the 1-3 inches of rainfall that many received. Or, if your yard is like mine you can spend your day picking the gazillion mushrooms that have popped up. On second thought think I'll pass, there's got to be something better to do. What outdoor plans do you have for today?

Road work in Cass County

Bridge Painting Work Will Close One Lane of Northbound I-49

CASS COUNTY – Work will close the outside lane of northbound I-49 from north of Route 291 to just south of Route J from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday through 9 p.m. Friday, June 13 for bridge painting. All work is weather dependent.

For more information about other MoDOT projects, please visit MoDOT’s website at www.modot.mo.gov/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on Twitter or send questions and comments to kccustomerrelations@modot.mo.gov. We want your feedback on our work zones! Rate Our Work Zones at www.modot.org/kansascity

News audio: June 11 2014 6:06a

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Missing Dogs

Two missing dogs; If you know where these dogs are please call 

Stephanie at 8168727229 or Jed at 8168380232. 

The bloodhound is all red with some white on his chest and the 

heeler is mostly black with white on her chest. 

They are both wearing red collars, the bloodhounds has a silver tag 

from Harrisonville animal clinic the bloodhound is also microchipped.

The bloodhound is a neutered male, his name is Hank and the mix

is a spayed female her name is Lucy.

Defendent Back In Cass County to face murder charges

Tyler Smallwood

Tyler J. Smallwood who is being charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection to the June 4 shooting of Forrest Fuller that apparently occurred over an argument in rural Cass County. 

Mr. Smallwood has waived extradition from Kansas and is now in custody at the Cass County Jail.  He arrived in the jail on Monday evening.

UPDATE: Shoplifting Call Leads To Drug Arrest In Butler

Chafferty Parker charged with Felony Possession of a controlled substance. He is being held in the Bates County Jail on 10,000$ bond.

Charles Moffett charged with Felony Possession of a controlled

Substance. He is currently being held on a 20,000$ bond.

On Monday 6/9/14 The Butler Police Department responded to 

the Walmart store on  a report of a shoplifter. When officers arrived to

the scene they made contact with Charles Moffett. Mr. Moffett was 

placed under arrest and during a search of his person the officers

found drugs on him and he was placed under arrest.

The officers went out to the suspect vehicle in the parking lot where

2 people was found passed out in the vehicle. A search of the vehicle

lead to the find of more drugs.

Chafferty Parker was placed under arrested along with

Charles Moffett both charged with Possession 

 of a Controlled Substance and placed in the Bates County Jail.    

Obituary - Ronald Lee Hutchins

Ronald Lee Hutchins, 49, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Monday, June 9, 2014. A memorial visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 12 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. (A complete obituary will be posted when available).

Bates County Fair Princess Candidate Brittany Laughlin

Brittany Laughlin

I can be reached at 660-679-5944 or 679-3272, please call if you have any questions.

Thanks for supporting me and the Bates County Fair!

I'm selling raffle tickets for $1 each.
You can win:
1/2 beef
1/4 beef (2)
1/2 hog (2)
$100 gift certificate at Country Mart
$50 gift certificate from Sonic
$100 gift certificate from Butler Optimist
$50 gift certificate from the Flaming Lantern
$50 package from the Outback Salon.
You do not have to be present to win

Thanks again for your support!

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Shoplifting call leads to foot pursuit in Butler This Morning

The Butler Police Department responded to the Family Center Store on West Ft. Scott Street this morning around 11:20am on the reports of a unknown female that was seen shoplifting.

When the officers arrived on scene a unknown white male fled from them on foot running westbound. The officers gave chase and caught the suspect in Wilson Tire Parking lot and he was placed into custody.

Bates County Live will update this when a official press release is available from the Butler Police Department.

Butler Fire Department: Barn Fire Unfounded

• Around 9am this morning the Butler Fire Department was call out to a reported structure fire ( smoke coming from a red barn) right off the East Side of I-49  and mile marker 134 North of Butler. Upon arrival to the area none of the fire units were able to find the fire. The incident was terminated and all fire units returned to the station.

St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: Arrest Warrant Issued For Jolly

 

Regina Jolly

• On June 9, Regina Jolly, 38, Weaubleau, was arrested in Collins on two active warrants from Hickory County for felony possession of marijuana and misdemeanor theft. Bond was set at $20,000 cash or surety in the felony case and $500 cash only in the misdemeanor case. Jolly also had an outstanding warrant from the Clinton Police Department for failing to appear on a misdemeanor stealing charge. Bond in that case was set at $100 cash only.

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report June 2, 2014 to June 8, 2014

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report

June 2, 2014 to June 8, 2014

• June 2, 2014

ALARM BURGLAR – BUTLER

DEBRIS ON ROADWAY – ADRIAN

ANIMAL AT LARGE – RICH HILL

AMBULANCE REQUEST – BALLARD

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – BUTLER

CHECK WELL BEING – BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER – BUTLER On 06/02/2014 Bates County Deputies responded to a report of a disturbance in the rural Butler area – handled by officer.

Stolen Vehicle From Belton May Be In Our Area

The Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Belton Police Department are looking for a stolen 2014 Dodge Dart black in color with no license plate. It was stolen earlier this evening from Belton. 

The last known direction of travel was southbound on I-49. the driver is described as a white male 5ft 6 120 lbs green eyes. If you see this vehicle or the suspect please contact your local law enforcement.

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Flood Warning For Northeastern Bates County

Flood Warning issued for the South Grand River area around  Urich, Missouri. This warning will affect the Northeastern parts of Bates County. Bates County Live will update all watches and warnings. Do not drive through running water, turn around don't drown.