Secretary Position Open in Butler

• Secretary Position Open in Butler

• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5pm with 1 hour break for lunch during the day.

• Office Duties involve answering phones, greeting clients, filing, word processing and computer data entry, and helping with the day to day tasks of the office. 

• The pay will be determined based on experience. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to joseph@longolawfirm.com no later than Saturday, April 11, 2015.

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Tornado spotted at Nyhart

BATES CO SHERIFF: GROUND ON K HWY AT NYHART. PLEASE TAKE IMMEDIATE COVERAGE. OTHER SOURCES ARE SHOWING ROTATION AND T STORMS CAPABLE PRODUCING TORNADO.

Tornado Warning issued

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for Bates County effective until 10:15 pm, currently the storm is located in the center of the county moving east.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch effective for Bates County

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, Missouri has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch effective for Bates County until 2 a.m. Wednesday Morning.

Mid America Live will update with any and all weather updates.

Weather Update: Isolated Strong Storms Possible This Evening

A few strong storms are possible by late afternoon and evening, but the larger concern remains on Wednesday when a slight risk of severe weather exists over the entire area. Begin preparing for possible severe weather by cleaning out and stocking up your storm shelter, making plans with your family and neighbors, and making sure you have a way to receive warnings!

Weather Update: Severe Storms Possible Wednesday

Here's an updated look at tomorrow's severe weather -- there's now a large area under an "enhanced risk" from the SPC. Storms are expected to develop during theafternoon, and will continue into the early overnight hours. The highest potential for severe storms will be from the northern KC metro to Kirksville and areas southward. Prepare for large hail, damaging winds, and potentially a few isolated tornadoes.

Osceola man arrested on Federal probation violation warrant

Curtis Sartin

On April 6, Curtis Sartin, 51, Osceola, was arrested in St. Clair County on a Federal probation violation warrant. Sartin’s arrest came after he led St. Clair County deputies on a chase in the Northeast part of the county. Contact was first made with Sartin on NE Highway NN and he was advised of the warrant. Sartin allegedly said an expletive and took off spinning the rear tires and throwing gravel toward two deputies. Sartin’s rear tire was deflated and he fled north on NN Highway into Henry County and east onto Z Highway.

While travelling on Z Highway, Sartin allegedly drove down the center of the road and crested the top of a hill and narrowly missed striking an oncoming vehicle. Sartin traveled to ZZ Highway and turned south heading back toward St. Clair County and his residence.

Sartin turned his vehicle into a ditch near the end of his driveway, bypassing a roadblock set up by another deputy, and continued toward his residence with deputies following. Sartin continued toward an open gate leading into a field and was stopped and taken into custody.

On April 7, he was arraigned in Federal court. Charges related to this incident are pending.

St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: Urich man arrested on several felony warrants

Josh Foley

On April 6, Joshua Foley, 32, Urich, was arrested at the St. Clair County Courthouse on several outstanding warrants. Foley was arrested on six St. Clair County warrants and one Bates County warrant for failing to appear in court.

In St. Clair County, Foley is facing two class C felony charges of possessing a controlled substance from two separate incidents in July and October 2014 and a class D felony of property damage-first degree from an incident in September 2014. The warrants were issued in February. Total bond on these charges is set at $60,000 cash or surety.

Foley is also facing charges of failing to register a vehicle, no insurance and operating a vehicle without a valid license. These charges stem from an incident with the Appleton City Police Department in October 2014. The warrants were issued in January. Bond on these charges is set at $1,000 cash or surety and $300 cash only.

The warrant from Bates County charges Foley with a class C felony of unlawfully possessing a firearm and a class D felony of unlawful use of a weapon. The charges stem from incidents in March and May 2013. The warrant was issued on March 4. Bond on these charges is set at $30,000 cash or surety.