Accident north of Butler

6:53 pm-Butler Fire Rescue and police are responding to a an accident on business 71 highway, just north of TT highway. No further information is available.

Community wide calendar update...

Just a few days ago, Bates County Live posted the county wide events happening this weekend. However, over the last 24 hours, we have added several things...click on LOCAL CALENDAR on our home page for the latest updates!

Races canceled for tonight

Bates County Live has been informed that the scheduled races for tonight at the Butler Motor Speedway have been canceled due to muddy conditions. The races are rescheduled for Sunday.

52 East exit now open

No more taking the 'long way around' or the 'scenic route' to gain access to 52 Highway east from 71 Highway. Aside of a little grass and clean up, the new project is finished.







photo credit-Myrna Anthuis

Butler woman injured in crash

Just after 5 am this morning Allison L. Reitz, 24, of Butler received minor injuries in an accident on Route D, .3  miles east of 71 Highway. According the the report, her 2007 Pontiac ran off the left side of the roadway, struck a mailbox, returned to the roadway and traveled off the right side of the road into the ditch.  The vehicle then returned to the roadway and came to a rest facing northeast. Reitz was transported to the Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment. The vehicle received extensive damage and was towed from the scene.

News from Adrian Lanes

Adrian Lanes

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BOWLING NEWS

Through September 16, 2010

Thursday 6:30pm Women

The Old & Restless                                             04.0-00.0

Ole Teenagers                                                      04.0-00.0

The Bowling Angels                                           02.0-02.0

Schuman Vinyl                                                     02.0-02.0

Double Vision                                                      00.0-04.0

BYE                                                                        00.0-00.0

    Sep 16:  High Game:  Camie Kagarice 278, Jeanie Ephland 246, Sue Baptista 223, Mary Beth Yates 205, Melissa Xanders 200, Eva Adams 186, Amber Eidson 174, Anita Kershner 173.  High Series: Camie Kagarice 719, Mary Beth Yates 575, Jeanie Ephland 527, Sue Baptista 523.  NEED TWO BOWLERS + ONE TEAM FOR THIS LEAGUE.

McGennis Youth Center BBQ coming up

Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 26th for the 41st Annual McGennis Youth Center BBQ and all  day events which include children's games, a pumpkin roll, horse and buggy rides and more. Lunch starts at 1 pm with a full compliment of beef, pork, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, bread and drinks. Live music will be played during lunch, featuring local musicians.

The auction starts after lunch and items on the block will include crafts, collectibles, Youth Center ball caps and more. The ball caps will be numbered and a number drawn later will win a .22 rifle donated by Bell Farms.

The meal is $8 for adults and children under 10 free with parents. The McGennis Youth Center is located five miles west of Rich Hill on A Highway and four miles south on WW Highway. For more information about the auction or to donate, call  417-395-2275 (days) or 417-395-4888 (evenings).

Local Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny. Patchy dense fog early in the morning. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.