Bates County Health Center has confirmed three new positive cases of COVID-19 in Bates County

June 1, 2020

The Bates County Health Center has confirmed three new positive cases of COVID-19 in Bates County.

The new cases include a male in his 70’s from Amsterdam, a female in her 60’s from Amoret and a female in her 80’s from Butler. These new cases bring the total number of confirmed positive cases in Bate County to 10—3 active, 6 resolved and unfortunately one individual passed away.

Bates County Health Center is working to identify and contact any individual that may have come in contact with any of these individuals which may have put them at risk and will monitor them for any signs and symptoms of illness.

Individuals should continue to practice social distancing, clean/disinfect any high touched surfaces, wash their hands with soap and water routinely, use hand sanitizer if soap and water is not available and avoid touching your face (especially eyes, nose & mouth). It is up to each and everyone of us to stop the spread of this disease!

From the Nevada Police Department

Update: Butler man escapes injury in rollover accident

Around 6:30pm last night the Butler Police Department long with Bates County EMS and Butler Fire Department responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on South Main Street in the city limits of Butler.

The accident occurred when the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage driven by Nathan Davis of Butler traveled off the roadway, striking a culvert and overturning.

Mr. Davis was check out by EMS at the scene of the accident and he was released with minor injuries.

No alcohol or drugs was involved in this accident and Davis was wearing a seat belt. 

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Hume Community News 6/1/20

June 1, 2020.
Hume News

A little bit of normal is starting to come back. People are attending Churches, which will make it easier to remember what day of the week it actually is; yes I have had trouble with that! Let me tell you that probably felt best of all to be back in church along with being with our families. Ballgames are starting to be played on Sunny days all the while by trying to maintain social distancing. We are adjusting to our new normal, whether we like it or not.

The community of Hume wishes to extend their sympathy to Carolyn Doolin and family on the loss of her sister, Sharon Kunkel of Nevada, MO. She will be greatly missed.

The community of Hume will hold their annual City wide garage sale this Saturday, June 6. We are not sure how many are participating but there will be some garage sales to get out and enjoy.

Hume United Methodist Church News: Good news as I said earlier we are back in Church. During our time off the Pastor had Zoom meetings and several have enjoyed Bible Study on Wednesday nights with Michael Wriston. We will continue to have Zoom meetings for those still staying at home, hopefully no technical difficulties arise. Kid’s Klub was cut short due to the pandemic, but we continued to put little lessons on face book for the parents to read to their children. We sincerely hope they enjoyed them and we missed the kids so much. We look forward to the time we can meet again next year.

There will be a rummage sale at the Church on Saturday, June 6 starting at 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. We are not sure what all we will have, but something might perk your interest. Of course we will be practicing social distancing. Everyone have a blessed week!

Courtesy of Karen Irwin

Attention Butler Residents

The Butler Police Department has had several reports of prowlers going through vehicles. Make sure to lock your vehicles in efforts to prevent theft. Please call us to report suspicious activity.

One person was taken into custody for questioning around 10pm this evening.

Mid America Live News will update at a later time. 

Lane reductions, Possible traffic delays on I-49 at the Marmaton River in Vernon County

During Bridge Rehabilitation Starting Week of June 1

Vernon County-- Drivers can expect lane closings and possible traffic delays on I-49 north of Nevada when a project to rehabilitate the southbound bridge over the Marmaton River (Mile Marker 108) begins the week of June 1, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

Contractor crews will replace the bridge deck or driving surface and install new guardrail at the north end of the bridge.

Traffic impacts:

• Week of June 1, southbound I-49 will be reduced to one lane for shoulder reinforcement

• Beginning week of June 29, southbound right lane closed and traffic shifted to the left lane allowing crews to replace the bridge deck or driving surface

• Beginning week of Aug. 17, southbound left lane closed and traffic shifted to right lane allowing crews to replace bridge deck or driving surface

• I-49 speed limit reduced to 60 mph in the work zone

Weather and/or unforeseen delays will alter the work schedule.
This bridge was built in 1969 and carries approximately 5,700 vehicles per day. The driving surface is deteriorating and in need of rehabilitation.

Project Information
Prime contractor: Capital Paving & Construction, Columbia
Total project cost: $1.6 million
Completion date: November 1, 2020

Rollover accident in Butler

The Butler Police Department is on scene of a one vehicle rollover accident on South Main Street just south of Ft. Scott Street at this time.

No one is said to be injured in this accident and the roadway will be blocked as a tow truck arrives on scene.

Mid America Live News will update when and if more information becomes available to us from the Butler Police Department.

This Story Has Been Updated:
https://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2020/06/update-butler-man-escapes-injury-in.html

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Weekly racing at Nevada Speedway

Looking ahead to this coming Saturday June 6th, we've got a weekly show on tap featuring all six classes!!

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Adults - $25
Kids ages 6-12 - $15
Kids under 6 - Free

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Kids ages 6-12 - $5
Kids under 6 - Free

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