Monday Forecast

We are still watching for the chance for thunderstorms, some possibly strong, for the holiday tomorrow. 

Today, there is still a slight chance (20%) of storms but, the forecast is looking up...which is good because that's where the fireworks are!

Bates County Southern Cruisers Chapter 699 Bug Run

Get your riding buddies together and help us to raise money for St. Judes! Bug Run hosted by Bates County Southern Cruisers Chapter 699. Register at the Fishing Dock on Sat, July 8th at 8:30. Let's smash some BUGS!!

Harrisonville Electric Department Receives “Certificate of Excellence” for Reliable Performance during 2016

[Harrisonville, MO] -- The City of Harrisonville Electric Department is one of eight Missouri municipal utilities to be honored by the American Public Power Association for reliable performance during 2016.

The awards were presented June 8 at a quarterly meeting of the Missouri Public Utility Association in Columbia, where City Administrator Happy Welch accepted the Certificate of Excellence for the local electric department. Honored along with Harrisonville were utilities in the cities of Chillicothe, Higginsville, Jackson, Macon, Marshall, Rolla and Trenton. Nationwide, 121 public power utilities were honored for high standards of electric service.

“We’re delighted to be recognized again for our reliability,” said Mr. Welch. “Our electric staff puts in a lot of hard work to serve our community and maintain a reliable system. Supporting their efforts, all of the current and previous Mayors, Aldermen, City Administrators and city staff also played a part in this fine achievement.”

To be eligible for the award, the city’s electric department kept track of their outage and restoration data, which was then gathered and compared to national statistics tracked by the U.S. Energy Information Administration for all types of electric utilities. Those who placed in the top 25 percent of reliability nationwide, as measured against the national data, received the certificate of excellence.

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2017 Little Britches Rodeo in Nevada Missouri

Nevada man sentenced in Bates County

On Thursday 6/29/17 during a probation violation hearing in Bates County a judge revoked the probation of 33 year old Jedediah Krull of Nevada, Missouri.

The original class C receiving stolen property charge was filed against Mr. Krull in February, 2010 after an investigation by Bates County Sheriff's officers.

Jedediah Krull was sentenced to 7 years MDOC with the judge retaining jurisdiction for 120 days.

Butler Police Department Activity Report 6/26 - 7/2 - 2017

06/26/2017 

Walk in Harassment report
Animal complaint 600 block of S Mechanic
Warrant service Fran Apts
Theft report800 block of N Delaware
Disturbance BCMH
Noise complaint 400 S Delaware

06/27/2017 

Well being check 100 block of S Delaware
Walk in assault report
Harassment report 100 block of N Orange
Theft report Wal-Mart
Keep the peace 80 block of S Birch
Vandalism report 400 block of E Oak

06/28/2017 

Medical assist 500 block of W Harrison
Medical assist 400 block of S Delaware
Property damage report
Harassment call Fran Apts
Animal complaint N Maple

06/29/2017  

Harassment call 100 block of N Orange

Animal complaint Gale Lane
Walk in assault report
Assist DFS
N Austin
Well being check Fran apts
Well being check 200 block of S Delaware

06/30/2017 

Disturbance Delaware and Dakota
Fireworks complaint Main and Atkinson
Animal complaint 400 S Delaware
911 call 600 block of W FT Scott
Traffic assist W-52 overpass
Animal complaint 100 block of S Delaware

07/01/2017 

Domestic 200 block of S Longsinger
Fireworks complaint S Mechanic
Disturbance Delaware and Dakota
Disturbance 800 block of Wix Lane
Assist DFS 200 block of S Longsinger
Disturbance Mill and Henry
Fireworks complaint Jefferson and Willow
Fireworks complaint West Street

07/02/2017 

C and I driver W Ft Scott
Disturbance Nursery and Fulton
Theft report 500 block of W Dakota
Well being check 1100 block of W Ft Scott
Theft report 200 block of S Orange
Fireworks complaint 100 block of S Willow
Leave without pay Casey’s

Missing Dog from the Merwin Area

Ursula

URGENT: Ursula is missing..She is terrified of fireworks and took off. She is scared. She's just a puppy. 

She is around the Merwin area. Please share and keep your eyes open. 

We want her home and we know she's so scared. 

If you see this dog please call 660-424-4590 or 660-424-2796

Disturbance call in Rich Hill leads to arrest

Claude Edwards

Bates County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a disturbance call on 7/2/17 in the 400 blk of East Pine St. in Rich Hill. 

On arrival they were unable to make contact with anyone at the residence. It was reported that Claude Edwards was possibly involved in the disturbance. 

Rich Hill Police Jack Bearce made contact with the Deputies and was advised that Claude Edwards 39 of Rich Hill, Missouri had a felony warrant for tampering with a motor vehicle out of Bates County, with a $10000.00 bond. 

A short time later Edwards was sited walking up towards 5th and Park St. Mr.Edwards was placed into police custody and transported to the Bates County Jail.

He is also facing other pending charges from this contact in Rich Hill.