Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report 6/29/14

• On 6/28/14 around 10:30pm The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 39 year old Kimberly A. Vance of Nevada, Missouri. She was arrested on 1.) Driving while intoxicated 2.) Failure to dim headlights. She was booked into the Bates County Jail and later released.

Weather Update: Severe Storms Likely Today

Severe thunderstorms are likely this afternoon through this evening, especially over northern Missouri. Large hail and damaging winds are the most likely hazards but there may be a few tornadoes as well. 

Another round of severe thunderstorms is possible Monday afternoon through the overnight hours. Large hail and damaging winds are the main threats with these storms.

The next two days people will definitely want to weather aware and keep track of the forecasts for updates

Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report 6/28/14

• Around 9:50pm this evening The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 41 year old Monty C. Fish of Rich Hill, Missouri. He was arrested for 1.) Driving while revoked 2.) Driving while Intoxicated. He was booked into the Bates County Jail and later released.

D&D Fireworks Display Update

The start time of the firework display tonight at D&D Fireworks might be delayed but the show will go on tonight. - Courtesy of D&D Fireworks Facebook page around 30mins ago and also Bates County Live made contact with a member of the D&D Staff.. We will update if anything changes. As of now the show IS A GO!!!

Thunderstorm Watch in effect

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch to be in effect for Bates County until 9 pm.

Vernon County Most wanted man found in Jackson County



Dillon Reed

Law enforcement in Raymore, Mo., arrested a Nevada man listed on the county's most wanted list. Chief Deputy Shayne Simmons, with the Vernon County Sheriff's Office, said Friday that Dillon Reed, 24, was arrested around 5:30 a.m. Friday.

On March 25, Vernon County courts issued warrants for Reed's arrest on charges of felony driving while revoked and parole violation. Deputies have attempted to arrest Reed since that time, and were involved in a pursuit with him nearly a month ago.

Raymore officers were involved in a foot pursuit with Reed prior to his capture that morning. He was being held in Jackson County awaiting transport back to Vernon County to stand trial.

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Western Missouri Antique Tractor & Machinery Association Tractor Pull Photos

Photos Courtesy of Robin Rollins Williams

Weekly pickup soccer game in Butler

Adult (18+) soccer game. Soccer fields, 7pm, each Saturday evening. Bring water, cleats and shin guards if you have them. Everyone is welcome! If you've played, come. If you have never played, but love soccer, come. If you have never watched it or played, come! Contact Gen with any questions: (816)284-9719