UPDATE: Motorcycle accident this morning on I-49

Around 7:15am The Missouri State Highway Patrol, Bates County Sheriffs Office, Bates County EMS and Rich Hill Fire responded to a 1 vehicle motorcycle accident in the Southbound lanes of I-49 and mile marker 119.9.

The accident occurred when the 1986 Suzuki driven by 44 year old Leon D. Lewis of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota ran off the left side of the roadway and overturned in the median.

A passenger on the bike Nancy M. Roden 47 also of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota refused medical treatment at the scene. Mr. Lewis wasn't injured in this accident either. The bike had minor damage and was towed from the scene by Don's Tow of Butler.

Minor mishap on Butler strip

The Butler Police Department is on the scene of what appears to be a non injury accident on Business 49/Orange street and Harrison street. Expect slow traffic through the area, more details to be published as they become available.

Butler Police Department: Butler man arrested on assault

Yesterday at around 6 pm, the Butler Police Department was dispatched to the 300 block of West Harrison street in reference to a physical disturbance in progress. 

Upon arrival Officers observed a black male, later identified as 59 year old Mark Brown of Butler, walking down the street carrying a wooden baseball bat. 

Butler Police Officers also observed a white male, 36 year old John Ganfield, sitting in a folding chair in his front yard with visible injuries to his head and body. Brown was arrested for assault and placed on a 24 hour hold at the Bates County Jail pending charges.

Today is National Heatstroke Prevention Day

Today is National ‪#‎Heatstroke‬ Prevention Day...

Heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in the United States, resulting in hundreds of fatalities each year. Unfortunately, many of these fatalities are children and elderly people.

You can Be a Force of Nature by knowing your risk, taking action and being an example where you live by sharing your knowledge with others. Following these simple tips can help keep you and your loved ones safe when a heat wave strikes:
http://www.weather.gov/heatsafety

And remember: ‪#‎BeatTheHeat‬ and check the backseat!
‪#‎checkforbaby‬ ‪#‎heatstrokekills‬

Butler Church of The Nazarene: Heros From The Bible

The Butler Church of the Nazarene is located at the corner of Nursery and Delaware Streets in Butler. The dates of this event is August 4th-8th.

Motorcycle Accident on I-49

The Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Rich Hill First responders are in route to a motorcycle accident on I-49. The location of this accident is in the Southbound lanes of I-49 around mile marker 119.6. Unknown of injuries at this time, Bates County Live will update this when more information becomes available.

1st annual Run to Read 5k Run/Walk

Weather Update: Your Five Day Forecast

While most of us will remain dry, there will be a few showers across the region today. Otherwise, temperatures will become more summer-like by next week with highs around 90 degrees.