2020 Bates County Election Information

Study the ballot here:
http://batescounty.net/images/userfiles/File/2020/Muncipal_Election_Publication_April_2020.pdf

Polling places:
http://batescounty.net/images/userfiles/File/2020/Polling_Places.doc

Harrisonville Police searching for missing runaway juvenile

The Harrisonville Police Department is asking for assistance locating a missing runaway. 

Kevin A. is a 14-year-old black male juvenile, approximately 5'3". Kevin ran away from his home sometime before 0730 hours this morning. 

The family was unable to provide a clothing description or where Kevin might have gone. 

If you have any information please call the non-emergency number at 816-380-8940 and ask to speak with Officer Johnson.

Bates County Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month for June, 2020

Melissa Lancaster is recognized as the Bates County Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month for June, 2020. Missy began her employment as a Registered Nurse in the Family Care Clinics in July, 2017. Missy’s years of previous experience in public health provided valued knowledge during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Missy put her public health nurse skills to work immediately. She was instrumental in assisting the providers and staff in developing proper procedures to care for our patients safely. 

Missy is always ready to share her knowledge and experience in a calm, reassuring manner, always acting as an advocate for our patients. Missy is a valuable team member to our clinics.

Make the Right Choice - Don't Drive Impaired.

JEFFERSON CITY – The pomp and circumstance and prom-time glitz and glitter will be a little different for this year’s teens. Traditional graduations and proms may take on a modified or postponed celebration, but one thing hasn’t changed – the dangers of driving impaired.

Preliminary 2019 data shows that 23 people were killed and 54 seriously injured in Missouri crashes involving a substance-impaired driver under the age of 21.

Law enforcement will be on the lookout for underage impaired driving June 5-14 with a high-visibility enforcement campaign.

“With a possible lack of structured, chaperoned year-end events, individuals may be planning more of their own parties,” said Jon Nelson, MoDOT assistant to the state highway safety and traffic engineer. “It’s important graduates have an opportunity to celebrate all they’ve accomplished. It’s also important they do so responsibly. Let’s not let one careless decision to drive impaired permanently ruin such a wonderful achievement.”

Missouri has a Zero Tolerance Law. If you are under 21, your license will be suspended if you’re caught driving with even a trace of alcohol in your system. Consequences of drunk driving include jail time, the loss of driver’s licenses or being sentenced to use ignition interlocks. Other financial impacts include higher insurance rates, attorney fees and court costs. Worst of all, it could cost someone their life.

Always drive sober, buckle up and put the phone down. For more information, please visit saveMOlives.com or social media at Save MO Lives.

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. 

Copyright Mid America Live News 

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