UPDATE: On Overturned Vehicle South of Butler

 Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Bates County Sheriff and Butler Fire Department is on scene of a roll over accident Northbound lanes of I-49 just North of 52 East Highway. Two people are injured and being transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital by ambulance . One lane of the Highway is blocked. Bates County Live will have the Official Police report from the Highway Patrol when it is released.

Overturned Vehicle

Missouri State Highway Patrol Bates County EMS is in route to a roll over accident on I-49 and 52 Highway East bound. Bates County Live is on the way and will update this story.

Accident on I-49

Bates County Sheriff along with Missouri State Highway Patrol is on scene of a accident on I-49 around the AA Highway North of Adrian. One vehicle is in the median. Bates County Live will update this story when more information becomes available.

Churches are Open in Adrian

All the churches in Adrian are open incase someone needs to go there in the event of a tornado. Haven't heard any word of Butler Churches being open. Bates County Live will update this Story when more information becomes available.

Tornado Warning Cancelled

The Tornado Warning for Northeastern Bates County has been cancelled by National Weather Service. Bates County Live will update any weather changes. Please use caution and be alert of the weather before you head out and about.

Tornado Warning For Bates County

National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning effective until 4:00pm for Northeast Bates County. This DOESN'T include Adrian and Butler Area. If you are in Northeast Bates County you need to take cover now. Also in the Urich area.

AMBER Alert (missing child) for Missouri

Luvell Dukes (8)

Vehicle:

• 2007 Chevrolet Impala, Grey
  Missouri license plate #MG3Z8W

The 8 year old child was abducted by the 30 year old abductor. The abductor is in a Grey 2007 Chevrolet Impala with Missouri tag #MG3Z8W. Anyone seeing the child, abductor or vehicle or anyone having information should immediately dial 911 or call the Bel Nor Police Department at 314-381-2971.

If you have information, contact:

Bel Nor Police Department

Call: 314-381-2971

Missing child

Luvell Maurice Dukes

• Age now: 8
• Sex: Male
• Skin: Black
• Hair: Black
• Eyes: Brown
• Height: 3'6
• Weight: 43lbs
• Description: Orange polo type short sleeve shirt, blue jeans, white socks, blue boxer shorts, black/gray Nike tennis shoes, and black backpack.

Suspect

Von Thomas Harrell

• Age now: 30
• Sex: Male
• Skin: Black
• Hair: Black
• Eyes: Brown
• Height: 5'8
• Weight: 155lbs
• Description: Black v-neck t-shirt and blue jean shorts.

What is an AMBER alert?

An AMBER Alert is an rapid notification system to alert the public and solicit their assistance when a child has been abducted and is facing grave danger. The U.S. Department of Justice recommends the following criteria for issuing an AMBER Alert: 1) There is reasonable belief by law enforcement an abduction has occurred; 2) The abduction is of a child age 17 years or younger; 3) The law-enforcement agency believes the child is in imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death; 4) There is enough descriptive information about the victim and abduction for law enforcement to issue an AMBER Alert to assist in the recovery of the child. Source: missingkids.com

Butler Fire Department Responds to Brookside Apartments

This morning around 11:15pm The Butler Fire Department and Butler Police responded to a report of a smoke detector going off at The Brookside Apartments in the 400 block of South Delaware Street here in Butler. Apon arrival they notice what appeared to steam and not smoke. It was quickly determined not to be a fire. The steam was weather related with all the humidity in the air and the all clear was given.