Motor Vehicle accident on H Highway east of Butler

The Bates County Sheriff's Office along with Butler Fire Department is on scene of a motor vehicle accident around the area of 5454 State Route H Highway east of Butler at this time.

Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available.

Obituary - Herb A. Carter

Herb A. Carter, 66, Clinton passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at KU Med Center, Kansas City, Kansas. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com. 

A Memorial service for Herb will be on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 2pm with visitation one hour prior to the service at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, Missouri. Inurnment will follow at Antioch Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.

From the desk of Bates County Coroner Greg Mullinax

Last summer, Bates County had one heat-related death. While that is a low number for a county of our size, even one heat death is too many. Let's shoot for zero this summer.

We can do that by checking on our friends and neighbors, especially those with health conditions or those without good air conditioning. You never know when a quick phone call or visit may save a life.

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.