From The Bates County Sheriff's Office

 If a registered sex offender was convicted on or after 8/28/2008 they must avoid all Halloween related contact with children and remain inside their residence between the hours of 5 and 10:30 p.m. on Halloween unless there is just cause to leave. They must also post a sign that states "No candy or treats at this residence" and leave all outside lighting turned off during the evening hours.
 
RSMo 589.426
Currently Bates County has 5 registered sex offenders that this law applies to.

Move Along, There's No Candy Here

Five years ago, Missouri legislators passed a set of controversial restrictions on registered sex offenders meant to protect trick-or-treaters on Halloween.

Missouri’s rules have been well publicized , requiring registered sex offenders to turn off their exterior lights at 5 p.m., and stay inside their homes until 10:30 p.m. Offenders must also post signs warning would-be trick-or-treaters that they would find no candy at their homes.

Officials say warning kids about which homes to stay away from is the best way to keep them safe, Fleming explained.

Search Missouri’s public database here:  
 http://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/CRID/SOR/SORPage.html

Weather Update: Rainfall Totals

The Rain continues to move across the area this morning. Here are the estimated rainfall totals since Tuesday morning. Some areas have had 3 to 5 inches of rain!

Resturant Fire In Nevada

Nevada firemen spent the night responding to a fire at the Hardee's restaurant, 200 W. Austin Boulevard. The firefighters were called out by Western Missouri 911 dispatchers about 12:30 a.m. and left the scene shortly after 6:30 a.m. today. Further information should be available from Fire Chief Bill Thornton later today. American Red Cross disaster assistance team volunteers were called out to assist the firefighters at the scene.

Courtesy of Nevada Daily Mail/ Photo Courtesy of Ralph Pokorny/Daily Mail

Flood Warning Issued For Bates County

The National weather Service in Pleasant Hill Missouri has issued a flood warning for the South Grand River area in Northern Bates County. Please turn around and don't drowned. Bates County Live will update will all the severe weather watches and warnings.

Weather Update: Flooding Possible

 Thunderstorms will continue to build through the evening and spread across the region overnight. The latest data suggests a VERY wet first half of Thursday before rain exits in the afternoon. 1-3" of additional rainfall is possible, and flash flood WATCHES are posted for the region. Please help us share the message about the incoming rain and flood risk.

Obituary - Velma Zeiler

Memorial services for Velma Zeiler will be announced at a later time under care of her family. Cremation under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler, Missouri (660-679-0009). Messages and memories may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
 
Velma Darlene Zeiler, 72 of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away October 29, 2013 at her home in Harrisonville. Velma was born June 14, 1941 in Harrisonville, the daughter of Benjamin Paul and Mary Alice (Moody) Rogers.

FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT PLAYERS NEEDED

 The First Annual Adult Flag Football Tournament will be held Saturday November 2^nd at the Youth Flag Field in Butler. For registration and rules contact Tray Douty 660-200-6031.

This is a double elimination adult flag football tournament for ages 18 and over. 

1^st place $500.00 ,2^nd place $300.00 ,3^rd place $200.00, based on an 8 team playing. Flags, footballs and tees will be provided.