Power Outages in Butler

The Butler Police Department along with Butler Fire Department is on scene of a power pole that is sparking and has possibly blow a transformer in the area of 113 S. Orange Street in Butler.

Power outages around this area is highly possible.

Mid America Live News will update when more information becomes available to us.

110lbs of marijuana seized from a traffic stop

The Missouri Highway Patrol posted a photo to Twitter Friday night that showed someone’s weekend plans had gone up in smoke.

“110lbs of marijuana seized from a traffic stop!” the patrol wrote via Twitter.

The attached photo shows dozens of bags of marijuana.

Sgt. Collin Stosberg stated that the bust occurred in Platte County. A trooper detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle, and a probable cause search revealed the stash in a hidden factory compartment.

A 31 year old Vista California man was arrested and charged with trafficking.

“#JustSayNo #MakeSmartChoices,” the patrol wrote on Twitter.

Mostly dry weekend... Soggy 4th??

Flooding is still ongoing across many locations across the forecast area so continue to use caution when travelling. Fortunately, we are expecting dry weather for most of the weekend to help flooded areas recede. 

However, looking at the mid-range forecast from Sunday night through Wednesday, it does appear that several rounds of thunderstorms will again be possible which will continue or aggravate flooding conditions. 

Continuing the bad news...the most organized round of storms through this time frame looks like it could occur 4th of July evening. We will do our best to try and not let that happen! Enjoy your weekend though!

Free Concert Tonight in Rich Hill Country Star Lorrie Morgan

FREE CONCERT TONIGHT!!! Jesse Keith Whitley opens at 7. Lorrie Morgan performs at 8. 

Jesse and Lorrie will have a merchandise tent on the north side of the bandstand. Bring your own lawn chair. 

Show up early and visit our food and craft booths, fireworks stand and carnival! Coolers allowed, no alcohol or pets in park. Rich Hills West Park 4th and Walnut.

Happy 4th of July from Chicken Larry's

Located at 12 S. Orange Street in Butler 

https://www.facebook.com/ChickenLarrysDriveIn/

From the Missouri State Highway Patrol

Clinton man arrested in Henry County

Jessie R. Griffitt

On 7/1/17 around 2:19am the Missouri State Highway in Henry County arrested 26 year old Jessie R. Griffitt of Clinton, Missouri.

Mr. Griffitt was arrested for 1.) Driving While Intoxicated.

He was booked into the Henry County Jail and placed on a 12 hour detox hold.

Update: Butler man escapes injury in accident on I-49

On 6/30/17 around 10:42pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies and the Butler Fire Department responded to a two vehicle accident in the Northbound Lanes of I-49 at Mile Marker 127.4 south of Butler.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu driven by 23 year old Landon E. Jacobs of Butler, Missouri was traveling Northbound when the vehicle began to travel into the left lane of traffic and struck the 2008 Dodge Ram driven by 62 year old Alton L. McCain of Lee's Ville, Louisiana. 

The Malibu spun out of control and traveled off the right side of the roadway before coming to rest facing North. The Dodge truck traveled off the left side of the roadway, crossed the median and began traveling into the Southbound lane of traffic before coming to final rest facing west.

Mr. Jacobs sustained minor injuries in this accident but he refused medical treatment at the scene.

Both vehicles received moderate damages and the Impala was towed from the scene by Don's Tow of Butler, Missouri



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Courtesy of the Missouri State Highway Patrol:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=170411346