Press Release Butler Police Department: Stolen Batteries Deems John Deere

On 09/11/2013 at approx. 11:30am The Butler Police Department responded to Deems John Deere here in Butler on a possible theft call. upon arrival Officers were informed that 2 men in a white pick up had stole batteries from behind the building. Officers observed approx. 20 batteries in the back of the truck. After questioning the suspects and watching the video both men were arrested and transported to the Butler Police Station.

Weather Update: Cooler Temps and Chances for Rain

Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are tracking into northern MO and northeast KS this evening, and will slowly develop southward toward the Missouri River overnight. This will be welcome rain to many, but rainfall amounts should generally stay under a quarter of an inch.

If you don't get much rain from tonight's activity, do not worry, there looks to be a change to a wetter pattern on the horizon. This active pattern won't arrive until later next week though, so we have several more dry days in store before then.

FREE CLOTHING GIVE AWAY

The Adrian United Methodist Church is sponsoring a FREE clothing giveaway on Saturday, Sept. 14th from 9 - noon. All are invited to take advantage of this opportunity. Donations of GENTLY used clothing is being accepted on Friday evening from 5:00 - 7:00. For more information, call 297-2310


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Shots Fired In North Butler

Butler Police Department along with Bates County Sheriff Department and Missouri State Highway Patrol is in route to a shots fired call. The call is North of Butler on Orange Street around Hammett's Auto Collision Repair. The Police are looking for a dark colored SUV with a burnt out Drivers Side tail light. Bates County Live will update this when and if more information becomes available.

Minor Traffic Accident Involving A Cop Car

The Butler Police is on scene of a non injury minor 2 vehicle accident on Fran Avenue and Ft. Scott Streets here in Butler. The accident occured when a Butler City Police Car rear-ended a smaller passenger car that was in the turning lane of the stoplight at Fran and Ft. Scott. The scene is almost clear and reports are being taken. Neither of the vehicles recieved much damage.

Great Job Opening In Butler School District

Butler R-V Schools is seeking an applicant for the position of Para-professional for the 2013-14 school year. Applicants must have 60 hours of college degree work and must be able to pass a criminal background check. Starting pay is 11.07 per hour and health benefits are paid by the district. Interested applicants can come by the district office and get an application or contact Marci Beckley at 660-679-6121, ext. 263. Butler School is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Schools is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Music Offering Guitar Lessons

After a long hiatus, Butler Music is offering beginner to intermediate guitar lessons once again! A local experienced player has come forward as a teacher and is ready to teach anyone wanting to start! Don't have a guitar? Not a problem. Borrow one from our showroom floor! There's no weekly commitment, and you take the lessons whenever you want at your own pace. Lessons are 30 minutes long at $18.00 for the first four, and $20.00 per after that. Contact us at 660-679-3500 for more details and to schedule a lesson!

Weather Update: Final Day Of The Heat Wave

Ongoing showers over Nebraska and Iowa may gradually dissipate this morning. However a few strong storms could redevelop later this afternoon along a front near the Missouri/Iowa border. This front will settle southward overnight and early Thursday bringing an end to the oppressive heat of the past few days. Rainfall amounts won't be all that high, but should still provide beneficial amounts to drought stricken portions north central and northwestern Missouri.

Friday and Saturday will be picture perfect days if you like the more comfortable conditions of early Fall.