Field on fire near Amsterdam

Local fire departments have been summoned to a large field on fire about 1/2 mile east of Amsterdam. Initial reports are that an entire field is burning. We will provide updates as they become available.

Use caution and watch for emergency equipment if traveling in the area.
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Obituary - Dwayne Jess Carlton

Dwayne Jess Carlton, 80 of Passaic, Missouri passed away March 29, 2015 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be 2 PM Friday, April 3, 2015 at Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler. Visitation prior to services, from 1-2 PM at the funeral home. Cremation will follow services. Contributions are suggested to any charity of the donor’s choice, and messages of condolence for the family may be left atwww.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Dwayne was born November 3, 1934 in Idaho, the son of Jesse E. and Edith Carlton.

He was very proud to have served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years, earning the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, and the U.N. Service Medal among his accomplishments. Dwayne loved fishing and bingo, but particularly enjoyed going on road trips. He enjoyed dancing, and in his later years, accompanying his wife Evelyn to family gatherings. He was particularly proud of how much his family had grown over the years.

Dwayne was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Evelyn; and one daughter, Laurie Bismarck; as well as a grandson, Michael Carlton, Jr. He is survived by a son, Steve Carlton and wife Maria of California; daughter Debbie Carlton of California; and son Mike Carlton and wife Virginia of Passaic; stepdaughter Bonnie and husband Lester, and stepson Clayton and wife Cindy; and adopted children Jim and Rachel Lane; granddaughter Dannette Carlton of Scotland; grandson Kerry Carlton of Butler; granddaughters Dena Frye and Dawn Green, and grandson Clifford Frye, as well as son-in-law Chris Bismarck, all of New York; and seven great-grandchildren.

Job Opening in Butler

Herrell construction of Butler, Missouri is looking for labors to pour concrete. Reliable have their own transportation.

• 1. Wanting to work for a living.
• 2. Takes pride in their work and them selves.
• 3. Will train the right person..

If you are interested in this job opportunity please call call 660-464-1635. 

P.S. If you don't like to work hard don't waste my time.

7 million and counting....

Strike up the band...Bates County Live
just passed 7 million web page hits!

Since our very first news story posted on June 28, 2010 our 'little ole' news web site has chalked up more and more hits every day...in fact, over this past weekend our total hit counter (according to Google Analytics) topped the 7 million mark!

Not bad considering Bates County has about 17,000 residents, plus a few from other areas who like to keep tabs on what's going on 'back home'.

Our goal has been, and still is, to bring Bates County fully into the new age of technology regarding news reporting.

 We'd like to take a moment and thank our loyal advertisers. We couldn't stay in business without you!

And thank YOU to our loyal readers- we never would have reached this number of hits without you coming to Mid America Live each and every day for updates.

THANKS AGAIN!

Doug Mager
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Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report MARCH 23, 2015 to MARCH 29, 2015

MARCH 23, 2015

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – RICH HILL

STRUCTURE FIRE – BUTLER

CHECK WELL BEING – BUTLER

BURGLARY – PASSAIC

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – BUTLER

AMBULANCE REQUEST – ADRIAN

TRESPASSING – BUTLER

CHECK WELL BEING – ADRIAN

DOMESTIC – BUTLER

MARCH 24, 2015

SUICIDAL SUBJECT – ADRIAN

SPEAK TO OFFICER – BUTLER

ALARM – BUTLER

DEATH INVESTIGATION – BUTLER

CHECK WELL BEING – PASSAIC

CHECK WELL BEING – MERWIN

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – RICH HILL

TRAFFIC STOP – BUTLER

MARCH 25, 2015

MVA – RICH HILL

AMBULANCE REQUEST – RICH HILL

THEFT – RICH HILL

HARASSMENT – URICH

BURGLARY – APPLETON CITY

AMBULANCE REQUEST – ADRIAN

SPEAK TO OFFICER – BUTLER

WANTED SUBJECT – DREXEL

ANIMAL CALL – DREXEL

HARASSMENT – RICH HILL

MARCH 26, 2015

PROPERTY DAMAGE – RICH HILL

WANTED SUBJECT – AMSTERDAM

CHECK WELL BEING – RICH HILL

VANDALISM – ARCHIE

AMBULANCE REQUEST – RICH HILL

TRAFFIC STOP – BUTLER

CHECK WELL BEING – RICH HILL

911 HANG UP – BUTLER

TRAFFIC HAZARD – BUTLER

MARCH 27, 2015

CHECKWELL BEING – BUTLER

AGENCY ASSIST – BUTLER

THEFT – BUTLER

C & I – BUTLER

DOMESTIC – BUTLER

ANIMAL CALL – RICH HILL

LITTERING –AMORET

MARCH 28, 2015

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVY – DREXEL

EXTRA PATROL – BUTLER

TRAFFIC HAZARD – BUTLER

911 HANG UP – BUTLER

AGENCY ASSIST – RICH HILL

STRUCTURE FIRE – BALLARD

CHECK WELL BEING – RICH HILL

MVA – ADRIAN

REFUSE TO LEAVE – BUTLER

MARCH 29, 2015

TRAFFIC STOP – AMSTERDAM

SPEAK TO OFFICER – RICH HILL

AGENCY ASSIST – BUTLER

SUICIDAL SUBJECT – RICH HILL

AMBULANCE REQUEST – ADRIAN

ANIMAL CALL – ADRIAN

CHECK WELL BEING – BUTLER

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – DREXEL

AGENCY ASSIST – ADRIAN

PROWLER – ROCKVILLE

Rich Hill Activity Report

                                                   MARCH 23, 2015 to MARCH 29, 2015

MARCH 23, 2015

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY

MARCH 24, 2015

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY

MARCH 25, 2015

MVA

AMBULANCE REQUEST

THEFT

HARASSMENT

MARCH 26, 2015

PROPERTY DAMAGE

CHECK WELL BEING

AMBULANCE REQUEST

CHECK WELL BEING

MARCH 27, 2015

ANIMAL CALL

MARCH 28, 2015

AGENCY ASSIST

CHECK WELL BEING

MARCH 29, 2015

SPEAK TO OFFICER

SUICIDAL SUBJECT

Butler Police Department Activity Report: 3-23-15/ 3-28-15

• 03/23/2015 

Missing juvenile
Harassment report
Medical assist 200 block of Atkinson
Open door N Water
Fight Dakota and Austin
Keep the peace 500 block of W Harrison
Animal complaint Wix Lane
Theft report Water tower W Mill
Alarm Bank of America

• 03/24/2015 

Disturbance Casey’s N Orange

Animal complaint 400 block of S Delaware
Disturbance parking lot Citizens Bank
Assist DFS
Fight Boy Scout park
Medical assist N Mechanic
Hit and Run accident Wal Mart

Schell City man injured in ATV accident

A Schell City man was moderately injured in a one vehicle ATV accident Saturday night in Vernon County. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at about 7:30 P.M. Saturday night on County Road 2825, North of Schell City, in Vernon County, involving a 2005 Yamaha four wheeler driven by 36 year old Jeremy Maus. 

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says, Mr. Maus was traveling Southbound when he ran off the roadway and overturned. Maus was listed with moderate injuries and airlifted to Freeman West Hospital in Joplin.
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Elevated fire danger Sunday afternoon

Light rain showers moving through the region this morning will give way to breezy and dry conditions this afternoon. This will likely lead to elevated fire weather concerns later today. Be especially careful if performing any open burning outdoors! Temperatures will continue moderating this week with upper 70s possible by Wednesday. Showers and storms will return Wednesday night as a cold front approaches from the west.