Warrensburg PD Responds to Dismissal of Abid Charge

We are disappointed there was a need to dismiss the charges on Ziyad Abid in the William Blaine Whitworth homicide case.

As a law enforcement agency, our job is to investigate crimes to the fullest,and then not to intercede in the prosecution process once the case has beenturned over to them.  

We have full faith and the utmost respect in our Prosecuting Attorney and the State Attorney General's Office and the difficult decisions they have to make.

Due to the fact that there is a pending criminal case against Reginald
Singletary, we will make no further comment.

Released By,

Bruce E. Howey
Chief of Police

Butler Aquatic Center Closed Today!

Due to Weather the Butler Aquatic Center Will be closed today August 2nd. And Will reopen at 6pm - 8pm if the Weather is Permitting.

Bates County Sheriff Weather Adivsory

Northern Bates County is in a significant weather advisory. The storms in the area are capable of producing Strong Thunderstoms and half inch hail with wind gusts up too 40 MPH. Bates County Live will update any and all weather information

Weather Update: Strong Storms And Flash Flood Potential Today Through The Weekend

Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected today into the weekend. Heavy rainfall will lead to risk of flash flooding, and a Flash Flood Watch is in effect from 1 PM Friday until Monday morning. A few strong to severe storms will also be possible.

REMINDER: Huge Garage Sale In Butler Today And Tomorrow

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.

REMINDER: 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. 

Electric Cooperative Youth Conference And Leadership Experience

Patryk Sickels, Adrian, and Cody Resz, Butler, sponsored by Osage Valley Electric Cooperative, Butler, were among the 100 high school students from across Missouri who participated in the Electric Cooperative CYCLE program. CYCLE stands for Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience. The conference was held July 17-19, 2013, in Jefferson City.

Each year in July, an action-filled three days provides high school students opportunities to learn first-hand what it is like to be involved in politics, the cooperative form of business and being a leader. The program included nationally known speakers and a day at the Missouri State Capitol learning how a bill goes through the process to become a law. To learn more about electric cooperatives, the group was divided up into small teams that competed in various events like the “build a cooperative” game. Another highlight was hearing from the Rachel’s Challenge Organization. Rachel Scott was the first student killed in the Columbine High School tragedy on April 20, 1999. Today, her family and friends speak to youth around the world about Rachel’s legacy of being a positive role model to everyone she met in life.

The CYCLE program is in its 10th year and is a recipient of the National Community Youth Service award for the top youth program among all electric cooperatives in the country. For more information, please go to  www.amec.org/content/about-cycle.

Obituary - Patricia A. Howell

A memorial service will be held by the family at a date chosen in the month of August.

Patricia A. Howell, 81, of Appleton City, Missouri passed away at Belton Regional Medical Center July 28, 2013. She was born September 30, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri to Louis and Mary (Scoggins) Tringl.

She worked as a house keeper throughout her lifetime and resided at Appleton City's Countryside Estates Residential Care Facility. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Howell.