Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Bates County

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Bates County to be in effect until 10:05 p.m. The storm is capable of producing quarter size hail and heavy rain.

Large grass fire near Virginia

8:21 p.m. - Amoret and Amsterdam fire departments are in route to a large grass fire on the north side  of 52 highway, just east of Virginia. Heavy smoke is reported, causing limited visibility for those driving on the highway. Use caution and watch for emergency equipment if traveling through the area.

Circuit Court News April 4-8, 2011

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS 
JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE 
Diana L Rich, Clerk 
 APR 4 - 8, 2011

Billy Joe Lawrence v Shyla Lynn Lane, Petition for Order of Protection dismissed by petitioner. 

Daphne J Dyer v Gus S Wetzel II, MD & Elizabeth A Logan, D.O., Petition for Damages For Medical Malpractice filed. 

Mistina L Clay v Christopher W Young, Petition for Order of Protection filed. 

Richard Richter v Allana M Barragau-Scott, MO DOR, Petition for Hardship License filed. 

Candice M Smith v Aaron J Smith, Dissolution of marriage is granted. 

Linda L Inglehart v Shawnee Knapp,  Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Court. 

Jodi Morrison v Brent Morrison, Consent Full Order of Protection is entered. 

Crystal Coatney v Arron Rich, Petition for Order of Protection filed. 

Margaret Ann McMillin v James Alich Mc Millin, Petition for Legal Separation filed. 

Jeremy Kennedy v Connie VanKirk, Petition for Order of Protection filed. 

Christopher James Bishop v. Becky Ann Bishop, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Car into tree in northwest Bates County

5:16 pm - Authorities are responding to a report of a car into a tree just west of where FF highway ends northwest of Adrian. Injuries are reported to be minor at this time.

Butler city wide clean up coming in May

Warmer weather means it's time for Spring cleaning- and that's exactly what will happen in Butler next month.  In cooperation with Bates County Disposal, the Butler city wide clean up is set to happen for residences north of Fort Scott street the week of May 9th through the 13th, while those south of Fort Scott will be picked up the week of May 16th through 20th. 


Items accepted will be old furniture, paint, batteries, appliances and basic junk- make sure items are separate from your regular weekly trash. Tires and building materials such as wood scraps, shingles and plywood will not be accepted. Limit is one pickup load per household. If you have more than one pickup load, contact Bates County Disposal at 600-679-5654 to make arrangements for the excess items.


Brush and limbs will be accepted, along with leaves in City of Butler leaf bags. These items will be picked up by the city of Butler crews separately from the junk.


Have your items ready at curbside by 6:00 a.m. on Monday of your pick up week. Residents are reminded not to set out trash more than one week in advance or you may be subject to code enforcement action.


The annual city wide clean up is a free service offered to residents only.

Bates County Historical Society & Museum’s 50th Anniversary Reception & Open House

The public is invited to join in celebrating the 5oth Anniversary of the Bates County Historical Society & Museum on Friday, April 15, 2011 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.  Located at 802 Elks Drive, Butler, Missouri, the event will be held at the Museum in Robertson Hall.  A guest registry will record the names of those who attend this significant milestone event.  This is a ‘come and go’ event however; at 7:00 pm a brief program will include various letters, introductions, and resolutions along with brief commentaries.  The Museum will be open for touring and refreshments will be served.  

Memories of the past fifty years, and shared visions for the future, will no doubt take center stage.  Plan to attend this very special event and you too will become part of history as we commemorate the Golden Anniversary of the Bates County Historical Society & Museum.  For further information call the Museum at 660-679-0134.

Adrian Police Department weekly report

March 29th - First and Business 71, warning for speed; First and Ohio, warning for defective equipment; First and Kentucky, warning for defective equipment; assisted Children's Division; check well being on Main street.

March 31st - Main and Kentucky, citation for speeding; assisted with medical call on Second street; disturbance with juveniles on Skyline Drive.

April 1st - Assisted with medical call at Crystal Manor; Main and Kentucky, warning for defective equipment; animal loose on Virginia street; investigated burning complaint.

April 2nd - First and Business 71, warning for stop sign violation; First and Virginia, warning for speed; Main and Lexington, warning for expired license plates; dog complaint on Third street.

April 3rd - Assisted sheriff's department with arrest on Third street; handled custody issue on Mulberry street; traffic control while mobile home was moved on Business 71; investigated property damage on Edith street.

From the desk of Senator David Pearce

Redistricting for U.S. Congressional Districts

A few weeks ago, I discussed the process of redistricting. Redistricting can happen every 10 years after the census results are released. In this case, even though Missouri saw a population growth of 7 percent, it did not keep pace with other, faster-growing states, so Missouri is losing one congressional district. While currently, Missouri has nine members in Congress that will be reduced to eight. Even though this process does occur every 10 years, the last time Missouri lost a congressional seat was 30 years ago.