Weather Update : High Heat Index Today

Try to stay cool and hydrated today. Should be a bit hotter with heat index readings a tad higher. But a stronger breeze should help out some. Check out the graphic of outdoor safety tips if you must be outdoors. 

Later this evening you'll be able to see a lightning display over Iowa that is expected to work its way into northern Missouri. Primary severe threat would be from damaging winds. Current thinking is the bulk of severe weather should be mostly in Iowa but can't rule out isolated severe cells sneaking into northern Missouri. Storms should weaken as they continue south overnight.

Obituary - Marilyn Hulsey

Marilyn Hulsey, 70, of Kansas City, Missouri, died Friday July 11, 2014, at her home. She was born October 2, 1943 in San Jose, California, the daughter of Luther M. and Clara (Williams) Quinn.

Obituary - John Amos Shephard

John Amos Shephard, of Harrisonville, MO, died July 11, 2014 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, Missouri. 

John was born December 11, 1929 in Atchison, Kansas, the son of Orville Lewis and Helen (Noonan) Shephard. John was an Army veteran. He owned and operated a grocery store. 

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Shephard, of the home. 

Memorial service information and a complete obituary will be posted when that information becomes available.

More results from the Bates County Fair

2014 Beef Show
Thursday, July 10

Bottle Calf
Champion Lillian Rotert
Reserve Champion Macie Morris

Bottle Calf Showmanship
Champion Briar McIntire
Reserve Champion Macie Morris

Senior Showmanship Ages 15 and up
Champion Mallory Early
Reserve Champion Cortney Yahing

Obituary - Crystal Jean (Loyd) Young

Memorial Services for Crystal Young will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at the Church of the Nazarene in Butler, Missouri with Pastor John Prichard officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Crystal Young Memorial Fund. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com. Cremation under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home in Butler, Missouri (660-679-0009).
 

Crystal Jean (Loyd) Young, 56 of Butler, Missouri passed away July 11, 2014 at Medicalodge of Butler. She was born March 19, 1958 in Peculiar, Missouri, daughter of Ervin Lee and Phyllis Jean (Carter) Loyd.

Crystal was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her step-mother, Dorothy Loyd of Peculiar, Missouri; brother Carter Bryan Loyd of Osceola, Missouri; brother Gerald Lee Loyd of Grandview, Missouri; sister Michelle Kuntze of Omaha, Nebraska; sister Debbie Loyd Jarvis of Independence, Missouri; step-brothers Tim Boos and Mike Boos of Peculiar; daughter Hydie Loyd Middaugh of Belton, Missouri; daughter Samantha Dawn Taylor of Butler; eight grandchildren; as well as many friends and cousins.

2 Vehicle Accident Orange and Ft. Scott Stoplight In Butler

Accident Friday around lunch time slows traffic

The Butler Police Department along with Bates County EMS responded to a 2 vehicle injury accident at Orange and Ft. Scott Street stoplight this afternoon around 12:35pm.

A female driver was treated of the white Pontiac received treatment at the scene for a unknown injury. 

The other driver wasn't hurt and his vehicle received minor damage to the front end. The Pontiac was damaged on the passenger side door and was towed from the scene by Don's Tow of Butler.

Brice Eidson "Be Stong" Golf Tournament

Brice Eidson "Be Stong" golf tournament Sunday July 20th Butler Country Club. 4 man scramble $240 a team if they need rental carts thats an extra $30 a cart. There are also some hole prizes and a $10,000 hole in one prize on hole #5 which is sponsored by the Bates County Community Health Foundation. 

All proceeds go to help pay medical bills. If a company wants to be a hole sponsor its $100 which will get them a sign on one of the 9 tee boxes, unlimited hole sponsors available. Any questions can call or email Shawn McVey 816-914-0901 or shwnmcvey@gmail.com

Victorian Tea Party at Poplar Heights Farm

BATES COUNTY (MO) -  Young ladies ages 3 - 10 years old are invited to the Victorian Tea Party held on Saturday July 19th, 2014 1 pm-2:30 pm. The event will take place in the main house at Poplar Heights Farm with a fancy table set up throughout the 1890s period home. Also there will be a short program on Children's Parties of the old days.

Advanced registration is required and party size is limited, The cost for this event is  $4.00 each. To register for this event please call Poplar Heights Farm Office 660-679- 0764 or email them at info@poplarheightsfarm.org