D&D Fireworks Display Update

The start time of the firework display tonight at D&D Fireworks might be delayed but the show will go on tonight. - Courtesy of D&D Fireworks Facebook page around 30mins ago and also Bates County Live made contact with a member of the D&D Staff.. We will update if anything changes. As of now the show IS A GO!!!

Thunderstorm Watch in effect

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch to be in effect for Bates County until 9 pm.

Vernon County Most wanted man found in Jackson County



Dillon Reed

Law enforcement in Raymore, Mo., arrested a Nevada man listed on the county's most wanted list. Chief Deputy Shayne Simmons, with the Vernon County Sheriff's Office, said Friday that Dillon Reed, 24, was arrested around 5:30 a.m. Friday.

On March 25, Vernon County courts issued warrants for Reed's arrest on charges of felony driving while revoked and parole violation. Deputies have attempted to arrest Reed since that time, and were involved in a pursuit with him nearly a month ago.

Raymore officers were involved in a foot pursuit with Reed prior to his capture that morning. He was being held in Jackson County awaiting transport back to Vernon County to stand trial.

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Western Missouri Antique Tractor & Machinery Association Tractor Pull Photos

Photos Courtesy of Robin Rollins Williams

Weekly pickup soccer game in Butler

Adult (18+) soccer game. Soccer fields, 7pm, each Saturday evening. Bring water, cleats and shin guards if you have them. Everyone is welcome! If you've played, come. If you have never played, but love soccer, come. If you have never watched it or played, come! Contact Gen with any questions: (816)284-9719

June Cruise Night a 'shiny' success

It was almost another chapter from American Graffiti tonight as the Butler Chamber of Commerce and Sonic presented the monthly cruise night. Lots of slick paint, chrome and pride was present as cars came from Drexel, Appleton City and more to 'hang out'!

Click here to see our HD quality album of cars at the June 2014 Cruise Night

REMINDER: Swing by 607 W. Clark in Butler for a great display

Looking to get into the 4th of July Spirit? Then swing by 607 W Clark St in Butler they are running a Fourth of July light show this summer. The family typically does Halloween and Christmas display which is awesome but this year they are also doing Fourth of July. The show will run from 9 to midnight from this weekend through July 4.

KATY TRAIL 5K AND 1-MILE 'FUN RUN'

Runners, take your mark, get set and go to the "Olde Glory Days" 5K and One-Mile "Fun Run" on Saturday, July 5, on the beautiful and scenic Katy Trail. 

Registration begins at 6 a.m. in the Katy Trail State Park parking lot in Clinton. The 5K race starts at 7:30 a.m. and all runners must be at the trail by 7:15 a.m. to get on the bus that will transport you to the starting line. All participants who are pre-registered by Sunday, June 29, will receive an Olde Glory Days race shirt. Medals for the 5K race will be awarded to the first, second and third place runners.

Registration forms may be picked up at the Chamber Depot, 200 South Main Street, Clinton. If you would like one faxed or e-mailed, call the Chamber during regular business hours (8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) at 660-885-8166.