Update: Early Morning House Fire

A fire destroyed the home of a family in Rich Hill early this morning. The Rich Hill and Butler Fire Departments answered the alarm at Alec Entrikin's residence, 307 W. Park Street, about 1:00 a.m. 

The family escaped safely and there were no injuries. The cause of the fire is not known at this time and  Further information about the fire was not available early this afternoon from Rich Hill fire chief Melvin Parker.

Vernon County Sheriffs Office: Stolen Vehicle

The Vernon County Sheriffs Office is attempting to locate a black 2003 Cadillac 4 door car that was stolen late last night in Schell City, Missouri. The license plate number on this vehicle is YF7-D7Y Missouri unknown year. The suspects or Suspect may be armed and dangerous. If you have any information on the where abouts of this vehicle please call the Vernon County Sheriffs Office: 417-667-6042

Bates County Sheriffs Office: Suspect Flees On Foot

On May 29, 2014 Blake Leister appeared before the Honorable Judge James Journey in the Circuit Court of Bates County, Missouri. Blake Leister was being held in the Bates County Jail on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.  His bond was $2500.00 cash only.  During the court proceedings Blake Leister received a Bond Modification Order.

A condition of the order was that Blake Leister was to be released to TNP the People’s Network where he would enter into a program for his mental health. On this date Blake Leister was released to TNP staff. Once the TNP staff left Bates County with Leister they drove to Nevada Missouri.  Blake Leister exited the TNP vehicle and ran off on foot.

The Honorable Judge James Journey has issued a Bond Revocation Warrant for Leister’s arrest.  The bond is set at $2500.00 cash only.      

Blake Leister is a white male who is 6’1”.  He weighs approximately 195 pounds.  He has blue eyes and short, military style brown hair.  He has the word Loyalty tattooed on his left forearm.  

If you know of Blake Leister’s whereabouts please contact the Bates County Sheriff’s Office at 660-679-3232.

Minor Traffic Accident In Butler

The Butler Police Department is in route to the corner of High and Ohio Streets ( Butler Elementary School) here in Butler on a minor 2 vehicle non injury accident. Please use caution when traveling in this area as traffic might be delayed for a bit.

Lady Rebels Youth Basketball: Carwash/ Bake Sale

Attention Parents: 

Mark your calendars for JUNE 7TH. The Lady Rebels Youth Basketball team will have a CAR WASH & BAKE SALE that day. 

We will need all the girls (both teams) and parents to help us out. We will do this at 5 N Orange St. (Doutys Auto Service) here in Butler. If you have any questions please call Matt Berry.

Bushwhacker Days Living History Events‏

 BUSHWHACKER MUSEUM: Vernon County Historical Society
INC., NOT FOR PROFIT NEVADA, MISSOURI

NEVADA, MO—May 29, 2014—The 50th annual Bushwhacker Days will include“History Lane” on the north lawn of the Vernon County Courthouse on Saturday,June 14th complete with stage, crafter’s tents, music.

The stage will be set up on the northwest corner of the courthouse lawn where living historians will entertain the crowd throughout the day. Performers this year include: “Professor Farquar’s Great American Medicine Man Show”; Chris Sutton, Civil War reenactor and storyteller; Pablo Baum, Civil War storyteller; Ruben
Bolton, an impersonator of Star-Spangled Banner author Francis Scott Key; Lem Sheppard, world-renowned Blues, Jazz, and Folk musician; and Hank Roberts “The Balladeer of Bates County”.

The horrors of the Civil War will be brought to life by Charles Geyser, who portrays a military surgeon, and Phil Woolfolk, who impersonates an undertaker. Other 19th-century trades and crafts on display will include wood carving, pottery, lye soap making, blacksmiths, broom making, and a scrimshaw (bone carving) artist.“History Lane” will open at 9:00AM and performances will take place at or near the stage every half hour until 5:00PM. Artisans will be set up on the courthouse lawn throughout the day.

For more information, contact Will Tollerton, Living History Chair, Bushwhacker Days Committee at (417)667-9602.

Early Morning House Fire In Rich Hill

The Scene at 307 W. Park Street in Rich Hill

Smoke damaged several items in the home

In the early morning hours of today 5/29/14 around 1am The Butler Fire Department was called out to assist the Rich Hill Fire Department on a structure/house fire. The location of this house fire was 307 West Park Street in Rich Hill. 

The residents of the home was able to make it out without injury. The cause of this fire is unknown at this as well as total damage. Bates County Live is awaiting a press release from the Rich Hill Fire Chief.

2014 Rich Hill 4th of July Celebration Schedule

• Fun Time Shows Carnival each night and Times subject to change.

• All events in West Park are free of charge bring your own lawn chair For more info contact Natalea Hoeper 395-2770

July 2nd:

• 6:30pm Baby Contest Registration

• 7:00 Baby Contest

• 8:00 Talent Contest (Contact Sue 395-2150)

• 8:30 Glow Run Registration Pre Dance Party (East of Carnival to East Park)

July 3rd:

• 6:30 pm Pie Contest Registration (Methodist Church)

• 7 pm Pie Contest

• 7:30 World Record Pie Auction

• 8 pm Co-Ed Sand Vball Tourney East Park (Contact Luke Kiley Tourtillott 660-464-0090)

• 9 pm Awakened Silence
  

July 4th:

• 11 am Car Show Registration

• 12-2:45 Car Show (Contact Billy Humble 395-4739)

• 1:30-2:45 Parade Registration (OLD HS)

• 3 pm Parade

• 4:30 Salute to Veterans

• 5 pm Parade Winners announced

• 6 pm Little Miss 4th of July and Firecracker Pageant

• 6:30-7:30 Paula Newman performs

• 8 pm The Breakaway Band

• 10 pm Fireworks by Rich Hill Missouri Fire Department

July 5th:

• 9 am Horse Shoe Tournament (east park contact Cathy Mealman 417-283-1315

• 1 pm Bates County Lawn Tractor Assoc Tractor Pull (8th and Vine)6 pm Kelsie May Performs.

• 6:30 Jenna McDaniel Music Band performs

• 8 pm Tate Stevens Performs

• 10 pm Street Dance/Karaoke

July 6th:

• 11 am Community Church Service

Courtesy of Rich Hill 4th of July committee FB Page