Robert Samuel "Sam" Doerflinger, 71, of Adrian, Missouri died Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Lakeview Village in Lenexa, KS. Funeral Services are pending.
The Butler Fire Department along with Bates County EMS and Missouri State Highway Patrol is in route to a 1 vehicle rollover accident on H Highway at the corners that go into Spruce East of Butler. A vehicle has overturned in the middle of the roadway. Unknown at this time if there is any injuries. Bates County Live will update this when more information becomes available.
The Independence Police Department has issued a stolen vehicle broadcast for a stolen white 2011 Volvo S60 car. The car has a Missouri License plate of SH0-A2L. The car was stolen earlier today from 24 hr Fitness Gym in Independence. If you see this vehicle please call your local police or call the Independence Police department at 816.325.7300
Around 8:30am this morning The Missouri State Highway Patrol along with The Adrian Fire Department and Bates County EMS responded to a one vehicle accident on Co-op Road South of Adrian around County Road 3001. The accident occurred when the 2006 Chrysler driven by 16 year old Hali L. Heckadon of Butler Missouri was traveling Westbound and traveled off the roadway and struck a fence then a utility pole and overturned onto the drivers side. The driver was wearing a seatbelt and was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital by ambulance with moderate injuries. The vehicle damage was listed as totaled and was towed from the scene by Adrian Tire and Lube.
Big changes are expected to arrive by the middle of next week. The unseasonably warm weather we’ve been experiencing the last few days will continue into Tuesday. But a cold front will move through the region Tuesday night and Wednesday bringing in much colder air to the region. By Thursday, highs will be some 30 degrees colder than Tuesday. Also, while we don’t see a major snowstorm on the horizon for northern Missouri and northeastern Kansas, a weak system may bring us light snow during the day Thursday.
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Just a reminder from the Barton County Sheriff's Office. We all know everyone loves social media, but remember with the holidays coming up to be careful what you post ! The last thing you want to do is get online and say " Dear Mr. Burglar, we are leaving our home and will be gone for several days. Please come in and help yourself to all our belonging,"..... Instead, make a phone call to the Barton County Sheriff's Office @ 417-682-5515 and put your house on house watch so we can drive buy and check it while you are away.
The Pettis County Sheriff Department has now reopened Houston and High Point Roads to normal traffic. Traffic will remain restricted on McGruder Road between Route D and Houston Road while crews investigate and begin repair on the pipeline.
Helen Sheperd, Missionary to Mongolia will be presenting her ministy at Amsterdam United Methodist Church on Sunday Dec. 8 @ 5 PM. On the corner of Walnut and Benton in Amsterdam, Missouri.For information contact:
A natural gas pipeline in a rural area of Pettis County experienced problems about midnight on Thursday, Nov. 28, and a resultant explosion and fire could be seen up to 12 miles away or even further. The pipeline, operated by Panhandle Eastern, ruptured near Hughesville. The Pettis County Sheriff’s Department indicated several farm buildings, equipment and hay bales were set afire as well as a field. A few area residents within three miles of the fire were evacuated and returned to their households early Friday morning. 
Many people have asked how they can help support the Bates County Sheriff's Office. A simple answer is to shop local in Bates County. When you shop local your Tax dollars support not only law enforcement but fire departments also. Many of your emergency services are funded through a sales tax. When you drive to and shop in another community you are helping fund emergency services and other community projects in that community. So Thank You to all of you for shopping local and supporting our community.
For those of you traveling ahead of Thanksgiving, here are some quick things you should make sure to pack in your vehicle before you leave home. These items will not only be good to have for your holiday travels this week/weekend, but they are also items that should be apart of your winter season travel kit. 
The Bates County Sheriff's Office will be holding another free CCW class for Bates County residents only on December 7, 2013. The class starts at 8 a.m. and lasts for 8 hours. You will need to provide a semi automatic and a revolver with 50 rounds for each gun. If you do not have one or the other type of gun, you will be able to rent them from the instructor for a fee of $20.00 for each gun and that includes ammo. Please call Jami or Becca at 660-679-3232 to reserve your spot in the class. Spots are limited and the classes always fill up fast, so please don't wait to call and reserve your spot.
Missouri State Highway Patrol along with The Bates County Sheriff's Department and the Butler Police Department all responded to a 1 vehicle accident this morning around 8am on North Main Street in Butler. The driver of this jeep wasn't injured. Bates County Live will update then when and if more informations becomes available.
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11/19/2013 Keep the peace Wix lane
Disturbance 400 block of S Mechanic
Missing person report
Warrant service Vine and Thompson
Walk in theft report
11/20/2013 Disturbance Mine St
Report of Cattle on runway
Accident Atkinson and Delaware
C and I driver report by the Grade School
Animal complaint 300 block of W Adams
Wild Chicken report 800 block of N Main
Keep the peace 400 block of S Mechanic
11/21/2013 911 hang up 200 block of W Lee
Leave without pay Casey’s
Assist with DFS 400 block of S Mechanic
Animal complaint 100 block of S Austin
Disturbance S Orange
11/22/2013 Warrant service Jefferson and Willow
Possible prowler 200 block of S High
Disturbance ft Scott and Thompson
Animal complaint 300 block of S Broadway
11/23/2013 Disturbance 300 block of S Olive
Theft report Medical lodge
11/24/2013 Alarm High School
Keep the peace 200 block of N Austin
Medical assist 200 block of W Atkinson
Open Door High School
Disturbance 600 block of W Gregory
11/25/2013 Disturbance 600 block of W Gregory
Theft report Willow Lane
Shoplifting call Wal Mart
Medical assist E Mill
