From The Cass County Sheriff's Office

The Roads are beginning to ice with freezing drizzle. Numerous vehicle accidents have been reported. If you don't have to drive, stay home and be safe.

Obituary - Josh E. Anderson

Josh E. Anderson

Joshua "Josh" E. Anderson, 29, Adrian, Missouri departed this life on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 from injuries sustained in a work accident.

The Funeral Services will be held Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Adrian Optimist Building in Adrian, Missouri. Cremation with Inurnment in the Crescent Hill Cemetery near Adrian.


The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 5, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Adrian Optimist Building.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri. A memorial fund for the Anderson family has been established at the Adrian Bank, Adrian, Missouri. The full complete obituary will be published when the information becomes available.

Butler Saddle Club Dance

Distant Kin Band Ready to Rock

The Butler Saddle club is still having the dance tonight at 9pm at the fairgrounds featuring the band Distant Kin . Everyone is encouraged to DRIVE SAFE and attend and have a good time. The price is $15 a couple or $10 per person. You must be 21 years old to attend.

MoDOT issues 'no travel advisory' ahead of storm

KANSAS CITY, Mo. —The Missouri Department of Transportation has issued a "no travel advisory" starting Saturday night and extending through Sunday.

MoDOT officials said the advisory was issued because of expected hazardous conditions as a major winter storm moves in Saturday night.

"For your safety and the safety of our crews, we're asking that once this storm hits your region of the state, you avoid travel unless it is a dire emergency," said Elizabeth Wright, MoDOT state maintenance engineer, in a news release. "Snow is predicted to be heavy at times and when accompanied by ice and the extremely low temperatures it makes travel extremely hazardous."

A winter storm warning goes into effect at 6 p.m. Saturday and continues until Monday morning.

MoDOT said the storm will likely impact travel across the entire state, with a chance for up to 10 inches of snow in the Kansas City area and northeast portion of the state. The rest of the state will have lesser amounts of snow but could have more ice accumulation and high winds.

Officials reminded drivers that if they have to travel during the storm to bring a mobile phone and winter survival supplies in case they become stranded.

Teen Dance Cancelled Tonight

The Elks Teen Dance has been cancelled for Saturday night due to the bad weather that is coming in.. Bates County Live will update when and if a make up date is announced 

Butler Police Department: Burglary suspect arrested

Eric Scott Hall

On 02/21/14 Butler officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for defective equipment.  They made contact with an 18 year old male, Eric Scott Hall.  Further investigation on scene and with the help of the Bates County Sheriff’s K9 Officer revealed burglary tools along with items known to have been stolen from local businesses.  Hall was arrested and was interviewed by Butler officers.  Hall confessed to various burglaries in Butler and other surrounding cities.  Surrounding Police Agencies were notified and those agencies also interviewed Hall.  Hall also confessed to multiple burglaries in several neighboring cities.  Due to the ongoing investigations further details will be released at a later time.

Weather Update: Winter Storm Starting Tonight

Forecast remains on track for a significant winter storms to affect the region overnight through Sunday. Forecast thoughts haven't changed much with a widespread 4" to 8" of snow expected along with a substantial amount of sleet. Areas that receive sleet tonight will change over to all snow by sunrise Sunday morning. Snow is still expected to persist through the day Sunday, though the bands of snow will move around a lot affecting snow totals. Dangerously cold temperatures are still expected in the wake of this storm through Monday.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report

Around 3:45pm yesterday 2-28-14 the Missouri State Highway Patrol conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the Butler Senior Center parking lot. The driver of the vehicle 28 year old Johnna K. McFalls of Butler Missouri was arrested on (1) Felony Possession of a controlled substance (2) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (3) Misdemeanor Bates County Warrants (4) Misdemeanor Cass County Warrant. She was booked into The Bates County Jail and charges are pending from the prosecutor. The Butler Police Department also assisted in this traffic stop.