Fire on 49 near Rich Hill

The Butler fire department is currently assisting the Rich Hill department on a trailer on fire at the northbound I49 ramp at Rich Hill.

Use caution if in the area, we will provide an update as more information becomes available.

Missouri Job Center coming to Butler

Connection Site scheduled in Butler MO on Tues July 2nd. They will be located at the Butler Public Library from 9:30 to 2:30 pm. Please call the Nevada Job Center for any questions. 417-448-1177.

Independence Day Safety Tips

Public fireworks displays are safest! But if you choose to use fireworks remember:

• Never let children use fireworks
• Never try to re-light fireworks
• Keep a bucket of water or garden hose handy
• Light fireworks one at a time
• Make sure fireworks are legal in your area

Help Wanted in Butler

Help Wanted: Butler Monument Company is looking for full time person to work in shop, dig foundations and set stones in cemetery. 

Must be able to do heavy lifting, have valid drivers license and pass drug test. Apply in person only. 11 N. Havannah St. Butler, MO

Hume man arrested after pursuit in Butler

On 6/28/19 around 12:43am the Butler Police Department along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies and Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper arrested 44 year old Jimmy L. West Jr. of Hume, Missouri after a police pursuit through the city of Butler.

Mr. West was arrested for 1.) Felony- Resisting Arrest by fleeing 2.) Driving While Revoked 3.) Failure to Yield 4.) Multiple Lane Violations 5.) Failure to Signal 6.) Careless and Imprudent Driving.

He was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and is currently being held on no bond. Several other traffic charges are pending at this time on Mr. West.

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Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Warm and Muggy Friday

First real heat wave of the summer on tap for the next couple days. Heat index values will top 100 degrees across much of the area Friday and Saturday, so take precautions if you're planning outdoor activities.

Listen now: Local news Friday

Friday Heat Index Ugh!

Make friends with water, shade, and limited time outdoors this weekend.

Each year, many fall victim to heat-related illnesses, which can be avoided.