Bates County Sheriffs Office Dispatcher Position Available

The Bates County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for a dispatcher position. You will be required to work in sometimes highly stressful situations, be able multi-task to include talking on the phone and radio while typing. You need to have good communication skills. You must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays. The hourly rate is $10.00 per hour. 

You will be required to pass a criminal background check and a drug screen. If you have any questions, please contact Major Lawrence at 660-679-3232. 

You can also email your resume to him at 2900@batescountysheriff.com.

Summer Reading Program at Butler Public Library

The Butler Public Library Summer Reading Program for K-6th grade and is a great way to read and get prizes and see your friends.

Our theme this year is "Every hero has a story" and you can sign up now. Come by the library and receive your packet of activities or call us at 660-679-4321 for more information.

Nevada Police Department needing help on a theft case

A few days ago the Nevada Police Department posted photos of a theft case with a subject and his vehicle. We have obtained more photos on this case and they are attached to this post.

We are trying to identify both the female and male subject below. If you have any information please contact Detective Westerhold at 417-448-5153 or at jwesterhold@nevadamo.org Thank you for your assistance!

We greatly appreciate our communities help in trying to combat crime.

Relay for Life Luminaries

Now is the time to purchase your Relay for Life Luminaries. Each sand bag luminary will sell for $5 and may be purchased from Vicki Kershner at the West Central Missouri Community Action Agency.

The Relay for Life will be held on the Butler Square on Saturday, June 6th and will be from 11am until 11pm, a full day of activities and fellowship.

Contact Vicki at 660-679-4108 or 660-200-5761 to order your luminaries. They may also be purchased on June 6th.

Courtesy of Marla Kash FM 92.1

Weather Update: Looking at a wet holiday weekend

Enjoy today and Friday, as the potential for rain will begin to increase Friday night through the weekend. Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms to bubble up late Friday night through the day Saturday, with widespread storms expected to develop Saturday night through Sunday, with more stormy activity possible Memorial Day and going into the rest of the work week. 

The severe potential does not look very good with this weekends expected storms, but there is more than sufficient moisture out there to cause problems with flooding late in the Holiday Weekend as rainfall totals pile up.

Poplar Heights Living History Farm's Summer Festival

Metal cresting restored on the Seelinger Home at Poplar Heights Living History Farm

Metal Cresting restored on Seelinger Home

Many decades ago when the roof on the Seelinger Home at Poplar Heights Living History Farm was being re-roofed, the metal cresting was removed and stored away.

It was made at the turn of the century by Norman Tin Works of Nevada, MO. It has now been restored and attached to the roof of the house.

Similar cresting will be replaced on the barn as part of restoration of the cupola and the ridgeline, damaged by a passing tornado.

Poplar Heights Living History Farm is located on East of Butler on H Highway to UU Highway North until the pavement ends. Turn right onto county Rd. 5004 going East.

Go past fields about 1 mile and you will see parking sign.

Massey's Country Mart Charity Meal for Children's Mercy Hospital Burn Unit

From 11am-3pm this Saturday May 23rd Massey's County Mart of Butler, Missouri will be hosting a charity meal for the Children's Mercy Hospital Burn Unit. Stop by our location at 1013 West Ft. Scott Street in Butler for a $5 lunch and support a great cause!