1 Vehicle Rollover Accident On Adrian Over Pass

The Adrian Fire Department along with Bates County EMS and Missouri State Highway Patrol is on scene of a 1 vehicle rollover accident located just off the Adrian over pass. The woman wasn't seriously injuried in this accident. Bates County Live will update this when the Missouri State Highway Patrol Accident Report becomes available.

BUTLER BEAR BACKERS NEED YOU !

THE BUTLER BEAR BACKERS ORGANIZATION WILL SOON BE RECOGNIZING THEIR MEMBERS AS A FEATURE IN THE 9 AM LOCAL FM.92.1  NEWS. THIS GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES MEET THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT THE BUTLER FOOTBALL COMPLEX LOCATED JUST BEHIND THE BUTLER HIGH SCHOOL. THIS ORGANIZATION ORGANIZES FUND RAISING EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, TO ASSIST WITH THE PURCHASE OF ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT NEEDED BY THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT OF THE BUTLER HIGH SCHOOL. THE DOLLARS YOU SPEND AT THESE FUND RAISERING EVENTS  SUPPORT THE BUTLER HIGH SCHOOL AND THE NEEDS OF THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENTS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN THE BUTLER BEAR BACKERS YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND ANY OF THE MONTHLY MEETINGS OR CONTACT ARNOLD HANNAH OR KIRK HANNAH FOR MORE INFORMATION.


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MORGAN REID WIN BEAUTY COMPETITION IN KANSAS CITY

Congratulations are in order for 11 year old Morgan Reid of Adrian.  Morgan competed against 5 girls in her age category during the International Fresh Faces and Dazzling Beauty Competition held  in Kansas City.

 Morgan walked away with the highest score in Facial Beauty and received a crown for the Supreme Beauty Competition Category and Novice Supreme Beauty Category.

The State Level competition will be held in St. Louis in the spring of 2014. With this win, International Fresh Faces and Dazzling Beauty Organization will pay $ 100.00 dollars of Morgan’s entry fees at the State Level Competition.

Morgan Reid is in the 6^th grade at Adrian Elementary School and is the daughter of Bill and Jenny Reid of Adrian.

With a State Level competition, Morgan would receive a crown , cash, and be eligible for the National Finals to be held  Florida at a later date.

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Ballard PTO Fall Fundraiser

Open house, bison hike planned for Sept. 21 at Prairie State Park

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Members of the public are invited to join a park naturalist on a guided bison hike at on Saturday, Sept 21, at Prairie State Park near Mindenmines. Participants will have the opportunity to take a trip back in time to see these magnificent mammals in their native habitat. After the hike, the park will host an open house in the Nature Center from 1 to 3 p.m. where visitors can ask questions and provide feedback on the park’s services and operations. The open house is part of an ongoing effort by Missouri State Parks to ensure that citizens have input on facilities and services offered in state parks and historic sites.

The hike, which begins at 10 a.m., will feature information on bison biology, Native American uses, herd dynamics, prairies, and much more. Hikers are encouraged to dress for the weather and hiking across the prairie. Long pants, sturdy shoes, and insect repellant are recommended. The hike will be approximately two miles, but can vary depending on the location of the bison herd.

A visit to Prairie State Park is also a great opportunity to log miles as a part of the Governor’s 100 Missouri Miles challenge. To celebrate Missouri’s distinction as the “Best Trails State” by American Trails and to encourage Missourians to enjoy the outdoors, Governor Jay Nixon and First Lady Georganne Nixon are inviting Missourians to join them in completing 100 Missouri Miles of outdoor physical activity by the end of the year.

For more information and to take the Challenge, visit 100MissouriMiles.com. Participants can also share adventures, post photos and learn about upcoming events by connecting with 100 Missouri Miles on Facebook and Twitter.

Prairie State Park is located at 128 NW 150th Lane in Mindenmines. Individuals requiring special services or accommodations to attend the open house can contact the park at 417-843-6711. For information about state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

CITY OF BUTLER UTILITY CLERK RETIRES

SHARON JONES, UTILITY CLERK AT THE BUTLER CITY HALL WILL BE RETIRING THIS MONTH. AFTER 30 YEARS OF SERVICE, SHARON AND HER HUSBAND JERRY JONES WILL BE LIVING THE LIFE OF LEISURE.

A RETIREMENT PARTY WILL BE HELD IN HER HONOR ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27^TH FROM 1 TO 3 PM AT THE BUTLER CITY HALL.

THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO SAY “ GOOD-BYE” AND THANKS FOR YEAR OF SERVICE AS OUR BUTLER UTILITY CLERK AT THE BUTLER CITY HALL.

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Butler Police Department Press Release: Missing Child Found, Safe And Sound

On 09/19/13 at 5:33pm Butler Officers were advised that a child had not returned home from the youth center. Officers quickly put the word out and additional Police and Fire units were called in to assist in the search. At around 6:09 the child was located and returned to his mother. Special thanks to the Butler Fire Department, Bates County Sheriffs Office, and to Curtis Vail II from Bates County Live for assisting with the search.

HOME GAME/BUTLER FRIDAY NIGHT SEPTEMBER 20TH GAME

The Butler Bears will play against the Independence Van Horn Falcons this Friday night. This game will also be played on home turf at 7 pm.  The game will be broadcast live on FM-92 with pre-game at 6:45 and kick off at 7 pm.