Treasurer Schmitt activates disaster relief program for Kansas City area small businesses and farms impacted by flash flooding

 Missouri State Treasurer Eric Schmitt

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri State Treasurer Eric Schmitt today announced the activation of a disaster relief program for Kansas City area small businesses and farms impacted by flash flooding between August 20 and August 22.

The Harmed-area Emergency Loan Priority system, or HELP, authorizes 24-hour approval of support for low-interest loans obtained through participating lenders and has been activated for the following counties: Jackson, Bates, Cass, Carrol, Clay, Henry, Johnson, Pettis, Platte, and Ray. HELP is administered through the Missouri Linked Deposit Program.

"Recovering from flood damage can be a lengthy and burdensome process," Schmitt said. "Activating this program slashes red tape so small businesses and farmers can quickly obtain financing for recovery efforts without facing a mountain of paperwork and regulation."

The Missouri Linked Deposit Program is managed by State Treasurer Eric Schmitt. Missouri-based small businesses with up to 99 employees are eligible to receive a loan through participating institutions with the support of the Missouri Linked Deposit Program.

About 115 lenders with 350 branches throughout Missouri participate in the Missouri Linked Deposit Program. A list of participating lenders and program eligibility guidelines can be found online at

www.treasurer.mo.gov/linkeddeposit.

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Nice weekend ahead!

If you've got plans this weekend, have we got the forecast for you! Yes it'll get a little on the warm side, but it won't be extremely humid. Have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend!

Recovery Walk in Harrisonville

Domino Tournament this Saturday Night in Archie

Join us for a little friendly competition. Domino Tournament this Saturday Night (9/2). $10 Entry Fee Winner take all! Register by 8pm. Double Elimination. Of course we will have Drink & Appetizer Specials.

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Warrant arrest made on Butler man

 Buford A. Turner 

On 8/31/17 around 6:36pm the Bates County Sheriff's Office arrested 36 year old Buford A. Turner of Butler, Missouri.

Mr. Turner was arrested for 3 Butler Police Department Warrants for ( Failure to appear on a felony and failure to appear on a misdemeanor X2.)

He was booked into the Bates County Jail and is currently listed as bondable.

Butler man arrested on warrants

Daniel Chastain

On 8/31/17 around 7:25pm the Bates County Sheriff's Office arrested 39 year old Daniel Chastain of Butler, Missouri.

Mr. Chastain was arrested for 1.) 1st Degree Tampering with a motor vehicle 2.) 7 Butler Police Department warrants for (Driving While Suspended X2, Property Damage, Flee to Elude, Failure to register a motor vehicle, Disorderly Conduct.)

He was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and he is currently listed as bondable.