2013 Youth Bluegrass Festival

NEW RESTAURANT IN ARCHIE! THE FISHING DOCK BAR AND GRILL

We would like to welcome a new Restaurant to Archie. Brian Wimsatt is the owner of the new restaurant called The Fishing Dock Bar and Grill located at 101 South West Outer Road in Archie.

The restaurant features Steak, Shrimp, Fish Sandwiches and a breakfast menu. The Restaurant is open 7 days each week from 6 am to 1 am. Serving  breakfast, lunch and dinner. The kitchen closes at 9 pm and the fun starts with cocktails and a game room to include the “  big screen”  for the game of the week. After 9 pm , it’s 21 years and older only.

We welcome this new business to our eating choices and our community.

Also they are Now accepting applications for COOK, WAITRESS and BARTENDER. Must have experience, good references and a positive attitude!!

Vernon County Sheriff's Department Deputy Of The Year

Corporal Michael Hicks of the Vernon County Sheriff's Department was given an award for Deputy of the year by the Elks Lodge last night in Nevada. Congratulations to Corporal Hicks and thank you for all your hard work!! And thank you to the Elks Lodge for recognizing the men and women in public safety.

UPDATE: Stolen Vehicle Found In Butler

The stolen 1997 Dodge Intrepid from last night was found this morning around 9am parked in front of a house on North Delaware Street here in Butler. The car was abandon and appeared to have lots of grass underneth it and all the windows rolled down also the drivers side door was partially opened. If you have any information on this please call The Butler Police Department 660-679-6131

Power Outages All Over

Due to the storms Osage Valley Electric Cooperative is experiencing several outages across our service area. The Crews are working hard to restore power as quickly as possible. Also the City of Butler just got power back on to most after being off for around 2 hours this morning. Bates County Live will attempt to try and update this when more information becomes available.

Butler Police Department Looking For Stolen Vehicle

The Butler Police Department is looking for a stolen 1997 Dodge Intrepid that was taken sometime tonight after 6pm in Butler. The vehicle is gray in color and has no hub caps and a dent in the hood. This vehicle was taken from a house on South Main Street here in Butler. The license Plate on the vehicle is YG1 A8 T. If you see this vehicle please contact the Butler Police Department at 660-679-6131.

Weather Update: Thunderstorms Tonight

A few scattered showers near KC this afternoon, with clouds cooling temperatures for some. We'll have a cold front approach the area late tonight and Sunday bringing a huge relief from the heat and humidity on Labor day. A few clusters of thunderstorms may approach the area ahead of this front Sunday morning. Widespread rain is NOT expected, with a rain chance between 20 and 40% for most.

Worse news? Rain chances look minimal heading into NEXT weekend. 

Judge Revokes Bobby Bourne Jr. Probation

Bobby Bourne Jr. is being held on kidnapping and murder charges in murder of 12-year-old Adriaunna Horton.

A judge James R. Bickel in a hearing at Stockton, 28th circuit Court has revoked the probation of Bobby Bourne Jr. 34, of Lockwood Missouri. Bourne is being held on kidnapping and murder charges in murder of 12-year-old Adriaunna Horton.

In April, a judge convicted Bourne to five years probation for the 2011 charge of second-degree assault on a law enforcement officer and three counts of domestic assault against his current wife  In Cedar County.

A judge issued a warrant for Bourne saying he violated his probation the same day he was charged with kidnapping Adriaunna. He was later charged with first-degree murder, forcible rape, statutory rape and kidnapping.

Since he's been charged with a crime while on probation, that is now revoked.

Now that his probation has been revoked, Bourne will likely spend 15 years for those crimes. The next set court date for Mr. Bourne is set for Sept. 9.