Great Job Opening In Butler

Decker Cabinets in Butler, Missouri is seeking a motivated individual that is hard working and is a self starter with an eye for detail. Preferred experience in working in a cabinet shop or finish carpentry for a minimum of 2 yr. If you have a desire to work with a fast growing company in a fast pace work environment then this may be the job for you! All enquirers please send resume and cover letter to application@deckercabinets.com

Patient dies when ambulance crashes, overturns along I-49 near Harrisonville

The driver of an ambulance headed to the Kansas City VA Medical Center lost control and crashed in heavy rain Wednesday night along Interstate 49. The patient being transported died in the crash.

The Vernon County ambulance was northbound on I-49 just north of Harrisonville about 11:30 p.m. when its back end started sliding on wet pavement, said Sgt. Bill Lowe, a spokesman for the Missouri Highway Patrol.

The ambulance ran off the right side of the road, overturned and came to rest on its roof in a ditch. The name of the patient, a 65-year-old Nevada, Mo., man, has not been released.

A 23-year-old paramedic in the back with the patient suffered serious injuries. The 25-year-old driver suffered minor injuries. Both work for the Vernon County Ambulance District.

Courtesy of Robert A. Cronkleton, bcronkleton@kcstar.com

Puppy Found on FF Highway

Found puppy on FF HWY please call Brian at 816-564-9864 to claim or adopt. Cute female!

UPDATE: Missing Man Found

Scott Becker

The missing man that was missing out of Butler since around 3 pm has been located and he is safe. Special thanks to The Butler Fire Department, Bates County Sheriffs Office, Bates County Live and Butler Police Department for great efforts in finding this missing man.

Butler Police Attempting to locate a Missing Man With Down Syndrome

Scott Becker

The Butler Police Department along with The Bates County Sheriffs Office is attempting to locate a missing 50 year old man with down syndrome. The man is named Scott Becker he was last seen at 3:00pm on North Business 49 at the Butler City Limits sign North of town. He was wearing blue jeans, blue shirt and a red ball cap and also wearing a knapsack.

Mr. Becker could possibly be walking to Lacygne, Kansas. If you see this man please contact the Butler Police Department 660-679-6131 or The Bates County Sheriffs Office at 660-679-3232.

**UPDATE TO STORY **

http://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2014/08/update-missing-man-found.html 

Electrical Line Down In Butler

The Butler Fire Department along with The city of Butler Electric Department is in route to a Electrical Line that is down and is on fire in the street. The location of this is in the alley behind 204 West Chestnut Street in Butler. Bates County Live will update when more information becomes available.

Stuff The Bus

The Adrian Bank has partnered with the Archie United Methodist Church and they are collecting new school supplies for area students.

If you would like to make a donation take it to the Archie Branch of the Adrian Bank located at 302 SW Outer Road. Donations will be accepted until Thursday, August 12th.

The distribution of the supplies will be on August 14th from 6:30 – 8 pm at the Archie Methodist Church. If you have any questions contact the Archie Branch of the Adrian Bank at 816-293-5837.