Creighton Under Boil Water Advisory

The City of Creighton is under a Boil Advisory due to a water line break.
If you have any questions you can call Rosemary at 660-499-2373 or
660-499-2210 or Kent Sites at 816-616-5587.

UPDATE: 1 Vehicle Accident Yesterday On H Highway

Around 2:10pm yesterday Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Bates County Sheriff Department, Butler Police Department, Butler Fire Department and Bates County EMS all responded to a 1 vehicle accident on H Highway just West of Butler. The accident occurred with the 2000 Black Ford Taurus driven by Brenda K. Brown 57, of Butler Missouri was traveling Westbound and traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a ditch and came to rest still westbound. The driver was wearing a seat belt and received moderate injuries in the wreck, she was transported by ambulance to Bates County Memorial Hospital. The vehicle received extensive damage and was towed from the scene Don's Tow of Butler.

Butler City Police Activity Report Sept 17 - Sept 23

09/17/2013 Assault report Fran Ave
Noise complaint 800 block of S High
Well being check 800 block of Wix’s lane
Accident Days Inn
Noise complaint 800 block of W Ohio 

09/18/2013 Well being check W Grove St
Keep the peace 800 block of S High
C and I driver Ft Scott and Broadway 

09/19/2013 Accident Koehn’s Bakery
Well being check 800 block of S High
Subject check Dollar Store
Missing child report
Noise disturbance Ft Scott and Broadway
Disturbance 100 block of Wilson
Well being check 700 block of Park Lane 

09/20/2013 Theft report 100 block N orange
Theft report Wal Mart
Harassment report 500 block of E ft Scott
Animal complaint 300 block of S High 

09/21/2013 Warrant service
C and I Driver 400 block of W Harrison
Noise disturbance 100 block of Wilson
Noise complaint 400 block of W Ohio
Runaway 500 block of S Mechanic
Disturbance 100 block of S Austin

09/22/2013 Vandalism report Rice Rd
Disturbance 100 block of S Broadway
Well being check 600 block of W Harrison
Keep the peace Fran Ave
Well being check

09/23/2013 Traffic Hazard Mill St
Accident Corner Hardware
Accident East Mill
Disturbance 300 block of W Vine
Accident 900 block of E Pine
Assault report 200 block of N Austin

Woman Hits Deer On I-49

Around 6:10am this morning Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Bates County Sheriff Department responded to a vehicle that had struck a deer. The accident was in the Northbound Lanes Of  I-49 just South of 52 East Highway South of Butler. A woman in the vehicle Jennifer R. Null 32, of Nevada Missouri recieved minor injuries in this accident. The vehicle was towed from the scene by Don's Tow of Butler.

Circus Tomorrow In Rich Hill

Circus in Rich Hill tomorrow!! Pre-sale tickets end at Food Fair at 9:30 am. You can still purchase tickets at the circus booth. Two great shows one at 4:30 and the other at 7:30. Each show is approx 2 hours long! They will set up the HUGE tent at 7:30 am north of the school campus.

Pioneer Harvest Fiesta In Ft. Scott

The 57th Pioneer Harvest Fiesta comes to the Bourbon County Fairgrounds in Fort Scott, KansasSeptember 27, 28, & 29, 2013.

The event kicks off with a Parade of Antique, Classic Farm Implements and More through Fort Scott's historic downtown on Thursday the 26th at 6 PM!

This year's Fiesta promises to be the best yet, with something for every member of the family! Handmade Arts & Crafts in the 4-H building Saturday and Sunday. A Quilt Show in the Meyers building all three days. This year's Gas Engine Exhibit features John Deere!

Again this year, Pioneer Harvest Fiesta features one of the largest, most interesting Flea Markets in the Four-State's region. Experience educational and historic exhibits, refreshments and live musical entertainment all weekend. Speaking of entertainment, Draft Horse, Garden, Classic and Antique Tractor Pulls all weekend will be a highlight of the 2013 Pioneer Harvest Fiesta.

PIONEER HARVEST FIESTA 6th ANNUAL SWAP MEET

Friday & Saturday May 10th & 11th, 2013
8:00 AM until everyone goes home. Bourbon County Fairgrounds, Fort Scott, Ks. The grounds will be open Thursday, May 9th for setup. Camping available($12/day)

FOOD AVAILABLE
FREE ADMISSION
$10.00 BOOTH FEE

For more information on the 2013 Swap Meet contact: Allen Warren, (620) 224-7761 or click to email:awarren@cebridge.net

All three days are alive with Steam Engines, Blacksmiths, Food and Flea Market Vendors, Drag Saw Demonstrations, Tractors & Gas Engines on Display, Baker Fan Demonstrations. Corn Shucking demonstrations, Arts and Crafts, Quilt Show, Straw Bailing, Wheat Thrashing, Corn Husking/Shelling, Rock Crushing, Saw Mill Operation, Parade of Power, Sorghum cooking and many more exciting events! It's one great weekend to kick off fall 2013 in the 4-state's region! It's the 57th annual Pioneer Harvest Fiesta, Home of Branch 17, Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association, Inc. , at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds in Historic Fort Scott, Kansas.

2013 Admission

This year's Full Weekend Admission is only $5.00 per person and includes Collector Button & Friday Bean Feed at 5 PM. Children under age 12 - FREE Free admission does not include button. Prior year Collector Buttons available, $1.00.

4-H members get a taste of college life while participating in a clothing competition

 Shaylee Terry models her outfit at State 4-H Fashion Revue

BUTLER, Mo. – Sept. 23, 2013) Ella Armentrout, Katie Kostuke, Katie Murrell, Aubry Terry and Shaylee Terry from Bates County were among the 117 Missouri youth that participated in a clothing construction and consumerism contest during State 4-H Fashion Review on September 21 on the University of Missouri campus.

 

According to 4-H Youth Specialist Alan J. Mundey, the Bates County participants placed as follows:

• Shaylee Terry, 2^nd place, Clothes You Make, Intermediate Division
• Katie Kostuke, 5^th place, Clothes You Buy, Senior Division
• Aubry Terry, 2^nd place, Clothes You Crochet

 

“This contest is designed to be fun, while helping youth enhance their skills and knowledge about sewing, garment selection, knitting and crotchet and the importance of setting and achieving goals,” said Alison Copeland, MU 4-H youth specialist. “State 4-H Fashion Revue is also about exposing young people to the research, education and other efforts MU is doing in these areas. We want them to see what they might be able to do with their interests at a university like MU.”

 

The participants, ranging in ages 8-18, participated in a local fashion revue competition either in their county or regional area that qualified them to participate in the state contest.

 

Fashion Revue participants also gathered in the Memorial Union on the campus to learn about other topics such as public speaking and garment manufacturing processes.   

       

1 Vehicle Accident On H Highway

Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Bates County EMS and Butler Fire Department is on scene of a 1 vehicle accident on H Highway just West of The Butler City Limit Sign. The female in the vehicle had to be extricated from the vehicle and was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital by Ambulance. Bates County Live will update this when the Missouri State Highway Patrol Report becomes available.