Power Outage Effecting South side of Butler

The South side of Butler is currently without electricity at this time. The cause is unknown, but City of Butler Electric Crews are working on it. 

Bates County Live will update this when more information becomes available.

First Assembly of God Church Chili and Soup Cookoff

Bring your best chili or soup to the Butler Area chili and soup cook-off on Saturday, November 1st from 5 – 7 p.m. in the Family Life Center at the 1st Assembly of God Church on South Main Street in Butler.

Area cooks will have samples for you to choose the best chili or soup for just 50 cents vote. You will be able to purchase chili, soup or a hot dog with or without chili and a piece of pie for just $5.

All the proceeds will go to benefit the Butler Christian Ministerial Alliance and is sponsored by the Butler Area Ladies Ministries.

There is still time to enter your recipe, call 660-424-0278

Senator Roy Blunt And Patricia Pike will be in Butler This Morning

Senator Roy Blunt and Patricia Pike, Candidate for the 126th District, Missouri House of Representatives will hold a “Get Out the Vote Event” on Thursday October 30th.

They will be at the Flaming Lantern Restaurant Meeting Room at 10 a.m. and in Nevada at the Metz Bank Lobby at 11:15 a.m.

Everyone is invited to come and visit with them.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report 10/30/14

On 10/30/14 around 12:02 a.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 42 year old Kimberlee K. Guitreau of Topeka, Kansas. She was arrested on 1.) Felony possession of a controlled substance 2.) Unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. She was booked into the Bates County Jail and later released.

UPDATE: Missing Cass County Teenager Found Safe

River Studey

The Cass County Sheriff's Office has just confirmed that 15 year old River Studey has been located safe. 

The Cass County Sheriff's office would like to thank every for helping locate this teen. Bates County Live will update this when and if more information becomes available.

Obituary - Howard Christopher “Chris” Bell

Arrangements for Howard Christopher “Chris” Bell are Cremation, with family memorial services scheduled for 5:30 PM Thursday, October 30, 2014 at the family home, 703 Parkview in Butler, Missouri. Contributions to the family. Messages and memories may be left for the family atwww.mullinaxfuneralhome.com. Cremation under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler, Missouri.

Howard Christopher “Chris” Bell, 52, passed away October 28, 2014 in Butler. He was born February 11, 1962 in Kansas City, Kansas, son of Paul Sr. and Leola Mae (Powell) Bell.

A complete obituary will be posted as the information becomes available.

Obituary - Jacque Lynn Montgomery

Jacque Lynn Montgomery, 57, of Adrian, Mo died Saturday, October 25,2014 in Butler, Mo. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 1, 2014 at the Adrian Christian Church, Adrian, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jacque Montgomery Memorial Fund in care of her family.

St. Clair County Sheriff's Office: Search for missing man continues

The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office is continuing the search for a missing man from rural Appleton City. Sheriff Scott Keeler explained on Saturday evening, Oct. 25, St. Clair County deputies responded to NW 400 Road in reference to Dale Miller, 78, Appleton City, wandering into the woods and not returning. Miller has a black German shepherd dog named Lady and she was last seen with him.

He is described as a white male 5’ 10”, 158 lbs., gray hair, blue eyes, wearing glasses, a hunter orange baseball cap, blue shirt, blue jeans and boots. He reportedly walks hunched forward and shuffles his feet and his speech is whispered and mumbled. Miller is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and has a fractured vertebra. He has missed doses of his medication and may have an altered mental status and motor skills.

Family, friends and numerous volunteers joined in the search for Miller on Sunday. Other agencies assisting in the search included Missouri Department of Conservation, Missouri State Highway Patrol, American Red Cross, St. Clair County Rescue, Missouri Search and Rescue, and firefighters from Appleton City, Lowry City, Sac Osage, Taberviille, Rockville, Collins, and Iconium.

“An extensive ground check of the area Mr. Miller was last seen along with the acreage surrounding areas was completed on Sunday,” said Sheriff Keeler. “On Monday the area was cleared to allow the dogs from Missouri Search and Rescue to search. Both searches resulted with no clues or signs of Mr. Miller or his dog, Lady.”

The sheriff explained the search is continuing in the general area where Mr. Miller was last seen and deputies are following up on tips and leads received in the case. He expressed his sincere appreciation for all those individuals and groups that donated their time and energy for the search effort. Sheriff Keeler urges those with any information related to the case to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office, 417-646-2565.