Public Service Information

The Bates County Democrats will not be selling strawberry shortcake at the bash in order that their members may attend visitation with the Larry Berry family.  

Weather Update: Heat Today... Strong Storms/ Heavy Rain Tonight

Hot and humid conditions will dominate across much of the area today. Maximum heat index will climb into the upper 90s to lower 100s along and south of the Missouri River. Strong thunderstorms will develop later this evening as a strong cold front slowly moves south through the region. Some storms can become severe with damaging winds and large hail being the main threats. Heavy rain will be possible overnight and a flash flood watch is in effect for much of northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas.

Butler Police Department Activity Report 6/30 - 7/6/ - 2014

• 06/30/2014 

Warrant service
Open door Pine and Broadway
Accident Community 1st 
Animal complaint N Orange
 

• 07/01/2014 

Keep the peace 200 block of E Pine
Disturbance 100 block of N Orange
Trespassing call South Fran
Theft report 500 block of W Dakota
Animal complaint S Park
 

• 07/02/2014 

Noise complaint 200 block of S High
Noise complaint 400 block of S Delaware
Fireworks complaint Gregory
Well being check 800 block of W Ohio
Well being check 700 block of Country Club
Speak to officer 800 block of S Birch
 

• 07/03/2014 

Animal complaint High and Nursery
Alarm Security Bank N Main
Accident 400 block of S Delaware
Vandalism Meadow Lane
Animal locked in vehicle Wal Mart
Disturbance E Pine 
 

• 07/04/2014 

Property damage report N Orange
Assist Major case squad 2 officers
Warrant service Park St
Alarm 800 block of N Fulton
 
 

• 07/05/2014 

Warrant service City Lake
Disturbance BC Hospital ER
Fireworks call Austin and Atkinson
Alarm Wal MArt
Fireworks call Ft Scott and Broadway
Report of kids on top of shelter house at S Park
 

• 07/06/2014 

Alarm Taco Bell
Warrant service 300 block of S Broadway
Fireworks call 100 block of E Atkinson
Animal complaint Smith St
Medical assist 300 block of S Delaware
Well being check 400 block of S Main
Animal complaint Howard St
Walk in harassment report
Alarm 1100 block of W Ft Scott

Double Branch Christian Church VBS 2014

Come out to the Workshop of Wonders and enjoy learning about God. Double Branch Christian Church Vacation Bible School is July 20th-24th 6-8:30 p.m. with a program to follow on the July 25th at 7:00p.m.

The Double Branch Church is located Southeast of Butler on N Highway. If you need directions just let us know and we will direct you in the right way.

2014 Bates County Fair Schedule

2014 Bates County Fair Schedule:

• There will be a Carnival Wednesday July 9th through Saturday July 12th. Wristbands can be purchased for $15 per person and used on wristband nights, Wednesday and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Also on Saturday July 12th, The weigh-ins for The Big Catfish Tournament will be at 7pm sharp by the fair Building. For team information on this event call Billy Bryant at 816-223-4943.

• Sunday, July 6th

4:00pm - 4-H Horse Show

• Tuesday, July 8th

8:30am - 4 -H Evaluation Judging

5:30pm - Parade leaves the fairgrounds

6:30pm - Silent Auction in 4-H building, Bates Co. Bash food & Entrainment, Little Miss & Mr. Bates Co., Talent show ( no auditions)

8:00pm - Super Teens contest

• Wednesday, July 9th

7:00am - Chamber Breakfast

8:00am - Junior Goat Weigh - in

8am - 12noon - Open Division building exhibits, Check-in, Rabbit Show, Poultry show

10:00am - Junior Goat Show

12:00pm - Judging Open Division Building Exhibits

3:00pm - Sheep Weigh - In

5:00pm - Sheep Show, Baby & Toddler Contest Entry (5$ per entry)

6:30pm - Baby & Toddler Contest

• Thursday, July 10th 

7:00am - Randy Pike Breakfast

7:30am - 9:00am - Junior Beef Weigh - in

8:00am - 11:00am - Open Flower Show

9:30am - Junior Beef Show

11:00am - Rotary Lunch

5:00pm - Steer Show, BC Cattlemen's Steak Dinner

7:00pm - Pee Wee Livestock Show

8:00pm - Swine Weigh - In, Purt Near Anything Goes

• Friday, July 11th 

7:00am -  Country Mart Breakfast

9:00am - Junior Swine Show Round Robin Showmanship

12:00pm - Citizen Bank Lunch

4:00pm - Silent Auction Ends

5:00pm - BC Fairboard Steak & Chop Dinner

7:00pm - Awards

7:30pm - Junior Livestock Sale ( Exhibitors are responsible for getting animals to locker) 

• Saturday, July 12th

9:00am - Noon - Check out 4-H and Open Exhibits

9:00am - Ultimate Horse Challenge, Open Horse Show

6:30pm - Mini Nascar Race, Coronation

7:00pm - Catfish Weigh - In

9:00pm - Dance in Youth Building -  Breakaway Band

• Sunday, July 13th 

10:00am - Draft Horse & Mule Show will run through Monday evening

7:00pm - 4H Pool Party ( Butler Aquatic Center ) 
 
 
 **BINGO NIGHTLY July 8 - 12 Sponsored by The Adrian Elks**

Weather Update: Hot Weather Slides Into The Area

Remember back when we had snow on the ground and the thermometer couldn't get above the freezing mark and we couldn't wait for Summer? Well, we got the heat but high humidity seems to be it's little brother that we can't get rid of. Stay cool the next few days.

St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: DWI Arrest

Marcial Solis-Lara

On July 3, Marcial Solis-Lara, 39, Schell City, was arrested after a traffic stop by St. Clair County deputies on A Hwy near NW 1001 Road, Appleton City. Solis-Lara was booked into the St. Clair County Jail for misdemeanor driving while intoxicated. Bond was set at $500 cash or surety and a court date of August 1 was given. Solis-Lara was also arrested on a Pettis County warrant for failing to appear in court on a driving without a license charge. Bond is set at $1,000 cash or surety and a court date of July 16 was given.

St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: Warrants Issued

• On June 30, a St. Clair County deputy arrested Lance Hill, 35, Springfield, on an Osceola Police Department warrant failing to appear in court on two misdemeanor traffic offenses. Bond is set at $365 cash only and a court date of Aug. 8 was given.

 

 

 

• On July 1, a St. Clair County felony arrest warrant was issued for Edwin Lyons, 37, Osceola, for a probation violation on an original charge of possessing a controlled substance. Bond is set at $2,500 cash only.

 

• On July 3, a St. Clair County deputy arrested Christina Yeager, 39, Carterville, on a misdemeanor warrant for passing a bad check-less than $500. Bond was set at $500 cash only. The charge stems from an incident in August 2005. An arrest warrant was issued in March 2006.

• On June 30, a St. Clair County deputy arrested Daniel Cutler, 49, Lowry City, for failing to appear in court on a misdemeanor charge of stealing. Bond is set at $250 cash only and a court date Aug. 1 was given.