Accident Out East Dakota Street In Butler Area

Missouri State Highway Patrol is in route to a 1 vehicle accident approximately 5 miles out East Dakota Street in Butler. A small Blue four door car went through a fence and struck a tree. Unknown of any injuries. Bates County Live will update this story when more information is available.

UPDATE: Minor Train Derailment North Of Rockville

Bates County Sheriffs Department along Rockville Fire and Rescue is on scene of the minor train derailment north of Rockville. The exact location will be 2 miles North of where B Highway and P Highway just North of Rockville. According to scanner traffic it is reported that 3 coal cars derailed and are off the track. However the road is back open and investigators are on scene. Bates County Live will update this when more information is available.

Huge Multiple Family Garage Sale In Archie

Huge multiple family garage sale. 102 west locust street in Archie . Thursday noon to 7pm Friday 8to 4 Saturday 7 to noon toys , baby items , bunk beds , house hold items , fire truck toddler bed , work out equipment , clothes from baby's to adults. Fishing equipment , and much more

Minor Train Drerailment North Of Rockville

There has been a reported minor train derailment on County Road 6576 North of Rockville. It has been reported that there are no injuries just damage to the rail in that area. Also there has been no reports of property damage.Bates County Live will update this when and if there is any more information available.

Huge Garage Sale In Butler

Friday August 2nd and saturday August 3rd there will be a HUGE garage sale at 509 W. College Street from 10am to 5pm both days. Some of the items will include adult and kids clothing, hunting items (bows), and several gaming systems along with lots of other items.

Benefit Bake Sale At Medicalodge

The employees of Medicalodge Nursing Facility in Butler will be holding a benifit bake sale for a few fellow employees that are having some health issues. The bake sale will be held at the Medicalodge facility in the Piano Room Friday August 2nd from 9am-4pm. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy some great baked goods. All proceeds will go to helping these loyal employees fund their healthcare needs. 

REMINDER: Fighting For Jackson 5K Walk, Run or Roll For Awareness

Anyone who wants to get some exercise an help a good cause at the same time be sure you make it to this event everyone is welcomed to walk in Baby Jackson's 5K walk, run and roll which is to be held August 10th at 8AM!!! It cost $25 if you sign up by August 3rd an you get a free shirt. If you wait til 10th to sign up it will be $30 so come sign up ASAP!!! The number to call is Shelby @ 660-200-6336!!! or you can call Sara @ 816-258-2814

Bates County Sheriff's Department Press Release On Ted Jacobs Arrest

The Bates County Sheriff’s Office and the Rich Hill Police apprehended Ted L. Jacobs, 36 yrs of Hume, Missouri.  Jacobs had eluded Law Enforcement for several weeks, and was wanted for Probation Violation Warrant out of Vernon County, Missouri and Failed to Appear Warrant out of Barton County, Missouri.  Jacobs had ran from Bates County Deputies on two other occasion and was able to get away undetected.  The Bates County Sheriff’s Office received information on July 29^th 2013, that Jacobs was held up in a residence on South 6^th Street in Rich Hill, Missouri.  The Sheriff’s Office received consent to search from the resident owner and found Jacobs hiding behind a couch.  Jacobs was taking into custody without incident.