Area Bridge and Road work in Bates County 9/2/14

• Bates County

 * Route TT: One-lane traffic over I-49 north of Butler. Bridge work.

* I-49: One northbound and/or one southbound lane closed over the railroad tracks north of Butler. Mile Marker 135. Bridge work.

* I-49: One northbound and/or one southbound lane closed in areas between Archie and Rich Hill. Mile Markers 120-147. Resurfacing and installing guardrail.

Weather Update: Mostly Sunny Today, Storms Return Tonight

Mostly sunny skies are expected today with afternoon temperatures in the 80s. Thunderstorm chances will return late this evening into Wednesday as a front lifts back north across the area. Look for dry and warm weather on Thursday, with highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report 9/1/14

• On 9/1/14 The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 37 year old Andrea R. Conus of Ottawa, Kansas. She was arrested on 1.) Felony possession of a controlled substance ( Methamphetamine) 2.) Possession of up to 35 grams of Marijuana 3.) Unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. She was processed at the scene and later released.

Butler Fire Department MDA Boot Block

 

The Butler Fire Department participated in the annual MDA Boot Block at M-52 @ I-49 Friday evening and Saturday morning. We raised a total of $2,313.50. Thanks to all of the members of the department and family members that helped, and to all that came through for their donations.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch effective until 2 am for Bates County and surrounding areas. We will keep you posted as the weather moves through our area.

Butler Police Department Activity Report 8/25 - 8/31/ 2014

• 08/25/2014 

 Disturbance 100 block of S Olive
Disturbance 200 block of n Main
Animal complaint 600 block of W Dakota
Fraud report 1000 block of W 52
Subject check Wal Mart parking lot
Leave without pay Bear Stop
Warrant service High and Ohio
Warrant service 300 block of E Pleasant
Theft report 300 block of S Olive
Keep the peace 300 block of S Delaware
Accident Delaware and Nursery

• 08/26/2014 

 C and I Driver report
Speak to Officer 300 block of W Ohio
Disturbance 300 block of S Main
Request speak to Officer 200 block of Atkinson

Obituary - Terry Lee Brewster

Terry Lee Brewster, 67, Rich Hill, Mo, died Saturday, August 30, 2014 at his home. Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at the Atkinson Funeral Home with burial in Freeman Cemetery. Visitation 10:00-11:00 a.m. Wednesday. A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Local Farmers Alert: Hay Bales Being Set on Fire

Bates County Live has received several emails over the weekend about hay bales being set on fire. We thought that we should alert the local farmers in the area. 

We attempted to contact the Bates County Sheriffs Office and are waiting on a call back for more information so that we can update this story.

If you have any details on who is setting these fires please contact the Bates County Sheriffs Office at 660-679-3232.

Fire destroyed a large amount of hay bales
near Drexel over the weekend