Extended Darin Wainscott Service

An extremely large number of people attended the services for Darin Wainscott Sunday, March 3, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose, Missouri. Because of that, we know that many of you were unable to even enter the church. The Wainscott family is deeply touched by the overwhelming attendance and support.

If you were unable to sign the book or receive a program, Mullinax Funeral Home is extending additional time. Please come by the funeral home any time Monday through Wednesday of this week, and you will still be able to show the family you care. You will be able to sign the book and receive a program; and envelopes for memorial donations are still available as well.

If we may be of further assistance, call Mullinax Funeral Home at (660) 679-0009.

Update on possible gas leak

Butler Fire along with Liberty Utilities has cleared the scene at Orange and Dakota. The hissing sound was a air line that was leaking. All is clear and everything is fine.

Possible Gas Leak

Butler Fire along with Liberty Utilities is in route to a reported gas leak at the corner of Orange and Dakota here in Butler. Someone reported hearing a hissing sound on the East side of Douty's Auto Service.. Please use Caution when traveling in this area.

Obituary - Martha Jane Cook

Martha Jane Cook, 94, Adrian, Missouri, died Friday, March 1, 2013 at Adrian Manor in Adrian. Memorial services will be 10:30am Tuesday, March 5 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian. Cremation with inurnment at Clearfork Cemetery, Garden City, Missouri. A full obituary will be added as soon as that information is available.

Obituary - Catherine Lucille Harper

Catherine L. Harper, 90, of Harrisonville, Missouri, died Saturday, March 2, 2013 at her home in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held 2:00pm Monday, March 4 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. The family will receive friends 1:00-2:00pm Monday at the chapel. Burial in Oakland Cemetery, Harrisonville. A complete obituary will be added at a later date.

Appleton City man Injured in early morning crash

  Bates County Sheriff along with Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a rollover accident around 2am this morning. Seth E. Greufe 20, of Appleton City Missouri received moderate injuries when the East bound 2005 Pontiac he was driving traveled off the roadway struck an embankment and over turned coming to rest on it's top. This accident was on B Highway just East of County Road 10255. The car was totaled and was towed from the scene by Gilkey Tow of Rich Hill. Greufe was taking by private vehicle to Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City. The accident was worked by SGT C.M. Gach of the Highway Patrol and Bates County Sheriff

Accident 52 Highway Exit Ramp

Bates County Sheriff along with Missouri State Highway Patrol is in route to a reported accident on The 52 Highway West exit ramp. Driver reports she was stopped and got rear-ended by a another vehicle. No report of injuries. Please use caution when traveling in this area

Smoke reported at Filling Station in Butler

Butler Fire Department along with Butler Police is on route to reported smoke in the office of the Filling Station ( Bear Stop) in Butler... Bates County Live is in route and will update..