11th Annual Highways, Hogs and Hillbillies Poker Run to support Bates County Drug Court

From the desk of Missouri Governor Mike Parson

June 6, 1944, Allied troops from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Free France, and Norway fought for freedom along a 50-mile stretch of Normandy’s coast.

Last year, Teresa and I had the privilege to visit the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in France to lay a wreath in honor of their fight for freedom.

Dedicated on July 18, 1956, the Normandy American Cemetery contains the graves of 9,385 US military dead. Upon the Walls of the Missing are another 1,557 names.

Today, I am reminded how thankful I am for our present, past, and future service men and women.

From the desk of Missouri Governor Mike Parson 

Update: Business 49 now open after natural gas leak near the Butler airport

Business 49 is back open now after crews had it shut down during the Saturday lunch hour due to a natural gas leak near the Butler airport.

Crews from Liberty Utilities has the gas shut off and are repairing the break at this time.

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Traffic Alert: Business 49 near the Butler airport closed due to a gas leak

The Butler Police Department along with Butler Fire Department is on scene of a natural gas leak near the Butler Airport at this time.

Business 49 is closed at this time from Lee Street to TT Highway. 

Liberty Utilities is in route to fix this issue. Please avoid traveling in this area.

This Story Has Been Updated:
https://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2020/06/update-business-49-now-open-after.html

Traffic Alert In Butler

Traffic Alert: Around 6 cattle are loose at this time near El Charro Restaurant in Butler.

Please use caution if you must travel in this area! 

Demonstrators & Craft Vendors Wanted for Poplar Heights Farm Summer Festival

From the desk of Bates County Coroner Greg Mullinax

I see that heat indices are potentially dangerous this weekend; especially for those with underlying medical conditions who aren’t acclimated to the heat yet.

Last summer, Bates County had one heat-related death. While this lower than most, even one is too many when in most cases, it is preventable. 

I’d like to be really bored this summer - and you can help! By thinking ahead, staying hydrated, taking breaks and most importantly, checking on your health compromised friends and neighbors.


Greg Mullinax
Bates County Coroner

Miami High School Graduation set for June12th

Miami High School Graduation is still scheduled for Friday, June 12th at 7 PM. It will be held in the new gym. We are asking that only immediate family invited by graduates attend. 

Please know that we must encourage social distancing in an effort to ensure the least risk to all attendees.