Nicole Mallatt: Holidays and hope

As of 8:30 this evening it will have been 23 days since anyone has seen Nicole Mallatt of rural Butler. While her disappearance has prompted a full scale investigation, there still aren't any major leads in the case.

Some very important dates for Nicole have come and gone; and with holidays ahead, her family remains hopeful there will be contact or at least some bit of information.

Again, if anyone knows anything, tips will be greatly welcomed by calling 911 or contacting the Bates County Sheriff's Office at 660-679-3232.