Video news Wednesday

Special Response Team activated after report of shooting in Vernon County

An arrest warrant was issued Monday afternoon for a Moundville, Mo resident who was arrested Sunday by the Vernon County Special Response Team (SRT). 

According to Vernon County Sheriff’s Office officials, the team was activated after the Sheriff’s Office received a report that a person had fired a gun towards someone during an altercation. 

The Special Response Team responded to the residence located on E Tally Bend RD, West of Moundville and took the suspect into custody without incident and no injuries were reported.

The suspect has been identified as 45-year-old Robert L Hudson of Moundville, Mo. According to Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher, a firearm was recovered at the scene and the investigation is continuing. 

Mr. Hudson has been charged with Felony charges of Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Armed Criminal Action, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and the Misdemeanor charges of Receiving Stolen Property and Domestic Assault. Hudson is being held in the Vernon County Jail on a $50,000 cash only bond.

Isolated Storms Possible this evening

Isolated to scattered storms remain possible this afternoon. 

Some of these storms may be strong, with marginally severe hail and a strong wind gust or two all remaining possible. 

It should be stated that most will remain dry, but a rogue storm or two cannot be ruled out for late this afternoon and evening.

Cheese Making Class at Poplar Heights Farm

Rich Hill 4th of July BBQ Contest

Phone Issues at On Time Disposal

On Time Disposal has been having phone issues the past couple weeks! We are doing the best we can to get it fixed, but way out in the middle of no where options are limited.

Please feel to message us on Facebook, email us at ontimedisposal2@gmail.com, or text us at 660-227-3254.

FLASHBACK: Missile strikes on the Butler square

In the early 1960's the Cold War had become part of our everyday lives as Bates County was host to some 20 Minuteman nuclear missiles, each packing plenty of earth-toasting armageddon aimed directly at Russia.

This mock missile was paraded around the Butler square in the early days to help us local folks get a little more familiar with what was hidden in the silos around the county.

There's a lot of local history affiliated with the missile program, you can read three very detailed articles here https://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/p/history-of-bates-county-articles.html

10th annual Highways Hogs and Hillbillies Poker Run

Save the date....Saturday June 15th, 2019 The 10th annual Highways Hogs and Hillbillies Poker Run all proceeds go directly to the local adult recovery court, a program through our county court that helps addicts transition into good productive members of our community!!