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Structure Fire in rural Archie

The Central Cass Fire Department along with mutual aide of the Adrian Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a address of 34200 S Cantrell Road in rural Archie Mo.

The house was unoccupied.

Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available to us at a later time.

Friendly deer adopts local family

Back in July, a young male deer paid a friendly visit to the J.D. Talley residence near Amsterdam and has been coming back to hang out on a regular basis.

The family was quite pleased to see ‘Millard’ unscathed following hunting season as he made a quick Thanksgiving stopover today.

News from Old 71 Speedway in Butler

Attention Factory Stock guys and gals.

Old 71 Speedway in Butler will have a meeting at the track on December 6th 4pm in the garage. We will discuss what rules will best suit the area here.

If you can make it that would be great to show us you want a place to race.

We understand it's hunting season so it's highly possible we will go live on our Facebook page!

Two injured in crash after fleeing from police in Bates County

On 11/26/20 around 1:00am the Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies was involved in a pursuit that ended in a crash near the area of FF Highway and CR 11002 in rural Adrian.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the accident occurred when the 2008 Chrysler driven by 49 year old Jeff Kriley of Amoret, Missouri was attempting to flee from the police when he went off the road and struck a tree at a high rate of speed.

Mr. Kriley along with a passenger in his vehicle 28 year old Tori M. Whaley of Washington State both sustained moderate injuries in this accident and both were transported to the hospital for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of the crash by Adrian Tow.

The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Adrian Police Department, Adrian Fire Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Bates County EMS.

View another release about this incident by using the link below;

https://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2020/11/early-morning-pursuit-sends-two-to.html

One arrested on Probation and Parole warrant

On 11/26/20 around 1:15am a Butler Police Department arrested 41 year old James D. Mattingley of Archie, Missouri.

Mr Mattingley was arrested for 1.) Felony Probation and Parole Warrant - Original Charges- Possession of a controlled substance.

He was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and is currently being held on no bond.

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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.

Early morning Pursuit sends two to hospital in Bates County

On 11/26/2020, at approximately 115 am, a K-9 unit on routine patrol attempted to make a traffic stop in rural Adrian Missouri. The vehicle fled from the Deputy down county road 11002.

A few minutes into the pursuit the driver of the vehicle lost control of his car causing it to leave the roadway and strike multiple trees along the fence row. This caused a tree to break off and fall across the road causing the deputy to take evasive action to avoid being struck by the tree.

The fleeing vehicle received extensive damage and came to rest upright on the side of the road. The vehicle was occupied by a male and female with both parties being trapped in the vehicle.

Adrian Fire Department and Bates County EMS arrived on scene and and used the jaws of life to extricate the two occupants. Both subjects were transported by Bates County EMS. After patient care was completed the Adrian Fire Department then began the quick work of cutting up the tree to clear the roadway.

“This morning I responded to the scene to assist the deputy and what I observed every citizen in Bates County should know.” Sheriff Anderson said. “I observed a team of professional first responders working together in the early hours of a holiday to potentially save lives. It didn’t matter that this was someone who was running from law enforcement, they didn’t care who they were or what caused it. They just saw another human who needed help and came together to make that difference. Some of these professionals weren’t getting paid to be there but they were there and they made a big difference. I ask that when you think of all the things you’re thankful for today, please include those front line first responders who will always be there and do their best for people they may not even know or see again.”

The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Adrian Police Department, Adrian Fire Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Bates County EMS.

View another release about this incident by using the link below;

https://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2020/11/two-injured-in-crash-after-fleeing-from.html

Ever wonder?

Around 100 feet up, only pigeons and sparrows usually get the birds eye view of what’s on top of the Butler downtown water tower. Our thanks to Jason Wix for this excellent drone photo.