Lees Summit Man Injured In Bates County Crash

Around 7:30am this morning the Missouri State Highway Patrol along with The Bates County Sheriffs Office and Bates County EMS all responded to a semi truck wreck on Northbound I-49 at mile marker 127.4 just South of Butler. 

The crash occurred when the 2014 Freight liner driven by 56 year old Sheldon L. Fitzpatric of Lees Summit Missouri struck a guardrail and traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned in a embankment. He was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital by ambulance with minor injuries. 

The truck received extensive damage and was towed from the scene by a private tow company.

Fun Run Mud Run Today

Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report 5/30/14

• On 5/30/14 around 10pm The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 46 year old Jon M. Johnson of Butler, Missouri. Mr. Johnson was arrested for 1.)Driving While Intoxicated 2.) Driving while revoked 3.) Lane Violation. He was booked into the Bates County Jail and later released.

• On 5/30/14 around 10:15pm The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 29 year old Andrew L. Diehl of Butler, Missouri. He was arrested on 1.) Driving while intoxicated 2.)Exceed posted speed by 16 mph. He was booked into the Bates County Jail and later released.

The West Central Warriors: Helping a Family in need

The West Central Warriors would like to help out Alec Entrikin and Megan Binford who lost everything when their house caught fire early Thursday morning. 

If you have anything you would like to donate you can drop it off at the Rotary Field (located behind the butler swimming pool) between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m today. They are starting over so they could use kitchen utensils, hygiene products, clothing, etc Alec wears 34/32 jeans and med to lrg shirts, Megan wears size 5 jeans and small to med shirts, and the little girl Keigan wears 2T. 

The warriors will have a donation can at the concession for monetary donations and the Warriors part of the 50/50 raffle will also go to the family as well.

Garge Sale In Butler today

Large multifamily Garage sale at 606 N Fulton St. here in Butler, Boys clothes ,Men's clothes ,Women's clothes ,Twin size bed And lots more. Stop by and check this out from 8am - 5pm

Dog Found In Butler

This dog was found today around the 400 block of West Vine Street here in Butler. If this is your dog please contact the Butler Police Department 660-679-6131.

Part - Time Job Opening In Butler

 Subway Restaurant in Butler is Now Hiring for a part - time position starting immediately. You must apply in person at the store 1011 W. Ft. Scott Street. The interviews starting on Monday 6/2/14.

CIRCUIT COURT NEWS MAY 20-30-2014‏

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS

JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE

Diana L Rich , Clerk

 May 20-30, 2014

• James L Ragle v Jennifer Ragle, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

• Keagen McWhorter v Michael McWhorter, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

• St v Evan M Ward, probation violation, found guilty, given 120 day ITC.

• St v. Evan M Ward, probation violation, found guilty, given 120 day ITC.

• St v. Ashly Hampton, guilty plea to Felony B sale of controlled substance, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years probation, with standard conditions, 60 days shock jail time, to perform 200 hours of community service, pay court costs.

• St v. Shenecia M Smith, guilty plea to Felony forgery, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years probation, pay $750 restitution, pay court costs, to perform 40 hours of community service.

• St v. Jamie L Boykin, admitted probation violation,  probation revoked, previous sentence of 8 years in MDOC imposed, sentence executed.

• St v. David C Juarez, probation violation, admitted, probation revoked, previous sentence of 4 years in MDOC, 120 day call back option, sentence imposed.

• St v. Ryan C Tanner, probation violation, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on probation for 5 years, to serve 60 days in jail, standard conditons.

• St v. Blake Leister, probation violation, supposed to enter treatment program, ran away, Warrant issued.

• St v. Blake Leister, probation violation again, supposed to enter treatment program, ran away, Warrant issued.

• St v. Daniel J Wyman, guilty plea to Ct I: Felony C burglary; Ct II: Felony C stealing, Ct I: sentenced to 4 years in MDOC concurrent with Henry  County sentence.

Bates County Sheriffs Office: CCW Class Sign-up Deadline Tomorrow

Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for Saturday's free CCW Class for Bates County residents. 

We still have a few openings available. Call Jami at 660-679-3232 or email her at 2910@batescountysheriff.com to reserve your spot in the class.

MIssouri Missing: Family And Friends Search For Missing Camden County Man

Jacob Michael Ewald

The Camden County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing Camdenton man. Jacob Michael Ewald, 26, was reported missing May 25 by his family. He was last seen May 24. Ewald is described as a white male, 6'2", about 217 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes last seen wearing a grey shirt and khaki shorts. Anyone with information on Ewald's whereabouts is asked to contact the Sheriff's Department at (573)346-2243.

Part Time Job Opening In Butler

Ozark Shores Rentals In Butler, Missouri is currently looking for a part time that could turn into a full time delivery driver for the Butler Store. 

You must have a clean driving record and a class E license. You must apply in person at the store located at 1009 W. Ft. Scott Street here in Butler.

Update: Early Morning House Fire

A fire destroyed the home of a family in Rich Hill early this morning. The Rich Hill and Butler Fire Departments answered the alarm at Alec Entrikin's residence, 307 W. Park Street, about 1:00 a.m. 

The family escaped safely and there were no injuries. The cause of the fire is not known at this time and  Further information about the fire was not available early this afternoon from Rich Hill fire chief Melvin Parker.

Vernon County Sheriffs Office: Stolen Vehicle

The Vernon County Sheriffs Office is attempting to locate a black 2003 Cadillac 4 door car that was stolen late last night in Schell City, Missouri. The license plate number on this vehicle is YF7-D7Y Missouri unknown year. The suspects or Suspect may be armed and dangerous. If you have any information on the where abouts of this vehicle please call the Vernon County Sheriffs Office: 417-667-6042

Bates County Sheriffs Office: Suspect Flees On Foot

On May 29, 2014 Blake Leister appeared before the Honorable Judge James Journey in the Circuit Court of Bates County, Missouri. Blake Leister was being held in the Bates County Jail on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.  His bond was $2500.00 cash only.  During the court proceedings Blake Leister received a Bond Modification Order.

A condition of the order was that Blake Leister was to be released to TNP the People’s Network where he would enter into a program for his mental health. On this date Blake Leister was released to TNP staff. Once the TNP staff left Bates County with Leister they drove to Nevada Missouri.  Blake Leister exited the TNP vehicle and ran off on foot.

The Honorable Judge James Journey has issued a Bond Revocation Warrant for Leister’s arrest.  The bond is set at $2500.00 cash only.      

Blake Leister is a white male who is 6’1”.  He weighs approximately 195 pounds.  He has blue eyes and short, military style brown hair.  He has the word Loyalty tattooed on his left forearm.  

If you know of Blake Leister’s whereabouts please contact the Bates County Sheriff’s Office at 660-679-3232.

Minor Traffic Accident In Butler

The Butler Police Department is in route to the corner of High and Ohio Streets ( Butler Elementary School) here in Butler on a minor 2 vehicle non injury accident. Please use caution when traveling in this area as traffic might be delayed for a bit.

Lady Rebels Youth Basketball: Carwash/ Bake Sale

Attention Parents: 

Mark your calendars for JUNE 7TH. The Lady Rebels Youth Basketball team will have a CAR WASH & BAKE SALE that day. 

We will need all the girls (both teams) and parents to help us out. We will do this at 5 N Orange St. (Doutys Auto Service) here in Butler. If you have any questions please call Matt Berry.

Bushwhacker Days Living History Events‏

 BUSHWHACKER MUSEUM: Vernon County Historical Society
INC., NOT FOR PROFIT NEVADA, MISSOURI

NEVADA, MO—May 29, 2014—The 50th annual Bushwhacker Days will include“History Lane” on the north lawn of the Vernon County Courthouse on Saturday,June 14th complete with stage, crafter’s tents, music.

The stage will be set up on the northwest corner of the courthouse lawn where living historians will entertain the crowd throughout the day. Performers this year include: “Professor Farquar’s Great American Medicine Man Show”; Chris Sutton, Civil War reenactor and storyteller; Pablo Baum, Civil War storyteller; Ruben
Bolton, an impersonator of Star-Spangled Banner author Francis Scott Key; Lem Sheppard, world-renowned Blues, Jazz, and Folk musician; and Hank Roberts “The Balladeer of Bates County”.

The horrors of the Civil War will be brought to life by Charles Geyser, who portrays a military surgeon, and Phil Woolfolk, who impersonates an undertaker. Other 19th-century trades and crafts on display will include wood carving, pottery, lye soap making, blacksmiths, broom making, and a scrimshaw (bone carving) artist.“History Lane” will open at 9:00AM and performances will take place at or near the stage every half hour until 5:00PM. Artisans will be set up on the courthouse lawn throughout the day.

For more information, contact Will Tollerton, Living History Chair, Bushwhacker Days Committee at (417)667-9602.

Early Morning House Fire In Rich Hill

The Scene at 307 W. Park Street in Rich Hill

Smoke damaged several items in the home

In the early morning hours of today 5/29/14 around 1am The Butler Fire Department was called out to assist the Rich Hill Fire Department on a structure/house fire. The location of this house fire was 307 West Park Street in Rich Hill. 

The residents of the home was able to make it out without injury. The cause of this fire is unknown at this as well as total damage. Bates County Live is awaiting a press release from the Rich Hill Fire Chief.

2014 Rich Hill 4th of July Celebration Schedule

• Fun Time Shows Carnival each night and Times subject to change.

• All events in West Park are free of charge bring your own lawn chair For more info contact Natalea Hoeper 395-2770

July 2nd:

• 6:30pm Baby Contest Registration

• 7:00 Baby Contest

• 8:00 Talent Contest (Contact Sue 395-2150)

• 8:30 Glow Run Registration Pre Dance Party (East of Carnival to East Park)

July 3rd:

• 6:30 pm Pie Contest Registration (Methodist Church)

• 7 pm Pie Contest

• 7:30 World Record Pie Auction

• 8 pm Co-Ed Sand Vball Tourney East Park (Contact Luke Kiley Tourtillott 660-464-0090)

• 9 pm Awakened Silence
  

July 4th:

• 11 am Car Show Registration

• 12-2:45 Car Show (Contact Billy Humble 395-4739)

• 1:30-2:45 Parade Registration (OLD HS)

• 3 pm Parade

• 4:30 Salute to Veterans

• 5 pm Parade Winners announced

• 6 pm Little Miss 4th of July and Firecracker Pageant

• 6:30-7:30 Paula Newman performs

• 8 pm The Breakaway Band

• 10 pm Fireworks by Rich Hill Missouri Fire Department

July 5th:

• 9 am Horse Shoe Tournament (east park contact Cathy Mealman 417-283-1315

• 1 pm Bates County Lawn Tractor Assoc Tractor Pull (8th and Vine)6 pm Kelsie May Performs.

• 6:30 Jenna McDaniel Music Band performs

• 8 pm Tate Stevens Performs

• 10 pm Street Dance/Karaoke

July 6th:

• 11 am Community Church Service

Courtesy of Rich Hill 4th of July committee FB Page

Obituary - Charles Cooper

Funeral services for Charles Cooper will be 11 AM Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Drexel Church of the Nazarene in Drexel, Missouri. Visitation will be prior to services from 10 – 11 AM at the church. Burial with U.S. Navy Honors will follow services in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri. Memorial contributions are suggested to Continua Hospice. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at http://www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
 

Charles Cooper, 91 of Raymore and formerly of Drexel, Missouri passed away May 28, 2014 at Raymore Rehabilitation Center in Raymore.

Complete obituary information will be provided as it becomes available.

2nd Annual Darin Wainscott Memorial Gold Tournament & Banquet

Anyone interested in having a team in the tournament needs to contact Jana Rosier at 660-200-5118 by Thursday, May 29th to let her know what tee time that your prefer and the shirt sizes for your team. If possible please fill out a form and email to jrosier@osagevalley.com. Forms can be found at the following link: http://givingforeliving.com/Tournament%20Form.pdf or below.

Pantry Thrift Store: 30% Off Everything In Store Sale

Pantry Thrift Store

901 S Outer Rd., Butler, MO 64730

(Mon-Sat 10:00am to 5:00pm)

660-227-6101

(Operated by Community Food Pantry, a 501(c)3 non-profit)

Thurs, May 29, Fri, May 30 & Sat, May 31

30% Off Everything in the Store

Over 5000 square feet of Clothing, Shoes, Household Items, Books, Vintage Glassware, Furniture, Home Décor, Linens and much more

Donations accepted every day, receipts available upon request.

Check out our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PantryThriftStore

Representatives from the Community Food Pantry and/or Pantry Thrift Store are available to speak at club/organization meetings. Tours of both facilities are also available.

Contact us to make your appointment today.

Butler Senior Center Breakfast THIS Saturday May 31st

 The Butler Senior Center will be hosting a biscuit and sausage gravy breakfast THIS Saturday May, 31, 7am - 9:30am. A free will donation will benefit the Butler Senior Center. Everyone is welcome to attend this wonderful breakfast.

Oak Hill Cemetery: Memorial Day Flowers Removed

The Memorial Day flowers at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler need to be removed by June 13, 2014. After the 13th crews will start removing them. You are permitted to leave only 1 decoration on the ground or mounted above the ground.

Street Closed In Butler

The Butler Street Department and Water Department will have High Street from Ft. Scott Street to Vine Street in Butler closed today for a unknown amount of time as they put in a water line.

Please find a alternate route around this construction area.

REMINDER: Bates County Sheriffs Office CCW Class

The Bates County Sheriffs Office will be hosting a free CCW class on May 31st for Bates County residents only. 

If you would like to sign up for the class, please call Jami at 660-679-3232.

Weather Update: A "Broken Record" Forecast

Tell me if you have seen this forecast before?? If so, it is because this forecast has been a like a "broken record" the past few days. Well, the second half of this work week and upcoming weekend will bring similar conditions to last weekend and the beginning of this week. Expect highs in the low to mid 80s the next 5 days with a 30-40% chance of scattered thunderstorms as the weather pattern will remain basically unchanged. Severe weather is NOT expected with these storms.

Dog Found - South of Ballard‏

 

Female Schnauzer found South of Ballard.  She wandered up to our house--no collar.  She is very well-mannered and has been groomed recently. Call 660-679-6545.

Nevada Police Department: 17 year old Man Arrested on Felony Charges

Nevada police officers report the arrest of a 17-year-old man on felony counts alleging assault, vehicle tampering and resisting arrest after an incident Friday afternoon, May 23. Chief Graham Burnley says officers were dispatched to the front yard of a home in the 100 block of W. Sycamore Friday and were told a man had broken a window of a parked car with a rock and assaulted a 30-year-old woman health care worker by hitting her with his fists and pulling her hair, causing serious but not life-threatening injuries. 

The police chief says the man attacked his officers when they arrived, damaging the rear window of a city police car in his attempt to resist arrest. City police officers, with the help of Vernon County sheriff's officers, made the arrest and booked the suspect at the county jail where he's in custody in lieu of a $15,000.00 cash-only bond. Police Chief Burnley identified the suspect as Richard Draper, Nevada, and a formal arraignment's pending in Vernon County associate circuit court. The chief encourages Nevada residents to report domestic violence to detective Josh Westerhold at the Nevada Police Department, 120 S. Ash, 417-448-5100.

REMINDER: Butler Bear Backers Mini Nascar Races

Butler Bear Backers

Mini Nascar Races

When: June 14th, 2014

Where: Wilson Tire Parking Lot

Time: Calcutta @ 7:00 P.M.

             

Races start @ 7:30 P.M.

*Vendors on site

Come out and support your favorite racer!!!

Obituary - Cynthia “Cindy” Louise Moles

Cynthia “Cindy” Louise Moles, 53, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at the Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services are pending at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Service times and obituary will be posted when available

Butler Public Library Book Sale

BUTLER PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK SALE JUNE 5-6-7TH SNEAK PREVIEW WED. JUNE 4TH 5:30-7:00 p.m. $5.00 ADMISSION

Vernon County Sheriffs Office: Missing Children From Vernon County Found Sunday

Missing Children from Vernon County found Sunday

Kelly Otter

The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office has completed an investigation that involved two children that went missing from Vernon County Thursday night. Missing person’s reports were taken Friday morning by deputies and Nevada Police of what appeared to be a planned run-a-way by the children and their mother. One child was reported missing from Nevada, while the other was reported missing from a rural county address. 

Investigators believed the children may have been taken by their mother Kelly Otter, who had just been moved to Vernon County’s Most Wanted list as a parole absconder and had multiple warrants for her arrest. An endangered person’s alert was sent out all over Missouri in an attempt to locate the children. 

 

Deputies received information Sunday afternoon that lead them to a house in Milo where one of the children was seen through a window. Deputies made entry into the house and located Kelly Otter and one of the children. The second child ran out the back of the house and into some nearby woods and was located several hours later. 

 

The Sheriff said although they had just moved Otter to the most wanted list, their main focus was to locate the children. “We are glad their safe and we were able to locate them before anyone got hurt” said Sheriff Jason Mosher. Otter is currently being held in the Vernon County Jail.

Two other arrests were made during the search for the children but were not related to that incident. A deputy looking for the run-a-way juvenile stopped a suspicious vehicle that turned out to be stolen. Both parties were arrested and the vehicle was seized. Both names are being held pending the filing of charges.

Linn County Kansas Sheriffs Office: Vandalism

On May 21, 2014 someone broke out 19 lights on the new walking trail along the south part of Mound City, Kansas. 

Anyone with information on this or any other crime is urged to contact the Linn County Sheriffs Office , 913-795-2665 or Crime Stoppers, 800-471-TIPS

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report May 19, 2014 to May 25, 2014

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report

 May 19, 2014 to May 25, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

May 19, 2014

FIRE-VEHICLE (NOT OCCUPIED)-RICH HILL

DEBRIS ON ROADWAY – BUTLER

WANTED SUBJECT – BUTLER On 5-19-14, Deputies arrested Justin D Shultz on a felony possession of a controlled substance warrant.

AGENCY ASSIST (ROUTINE) – RICH HILL

AMBULANCE REQUEST – RICH HILL

AMBULANCE REQUEST – BUTLER

ABANDON VEHICLE – AMSTERDAM

POWER OUTAGE – RICH HILL

TRAFFIC HAZARD – HUME

SPEAK TO OFFICER – BUTLER On 5-19-14, Deputies took a speak to officer in the Butler area regarding dogs at large.

WANTED SUBEJCT – BUTLER

FIRE (BRUSH) – BUTLER

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – RICH HILL

AGENCY ASSIST (ROUTINE) – BUTLER

DOMESTIC IN PROGRESS – RICH HILL

 

May 20, 2014

CHECK WELL BEING – BUTLER

MVA NO INJURIES – ADRIAN

FRAUD/IDENTITY THEFT – ADRIAN

CEHCK WELL BEING – ADRIAN

FIRE (BRUSH) – AMSTERDAM

MISSING PERSON – RICH HILL

AGENCY ASSIST (ROUTINE) – ADRIAN

CARELESS AND IMPRUDENT DRIVER – RICH HILL

CHECK WELL BEING – RICH HILL On 05-20-2014 Deputies responded to the Rich Hill area in regards to a disturbance.

SUPSICIOUS ACTIVITY – PAPINSVILLE

CHECK WELL BEING – ADRIAN

BURGLARY IN PROGRESS – DREXEL On 05-20-2014 Deputies responded to the Drexel area for a Burglary in progress.

 

May 21, 2014

AGENCY ASSIST (ROUTINE) – BUTLER

VANDLISM – ADRIAN On 5-21-14 Deputies took a report of mailbox damage in the Adrian area.

IDENTIY THEFT – HUME

ANIMAL AT LARGE – ADRIAN On 05/21/2014 Deputies took a report of a dog bite in the rural Adrian area. 

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – FOSTER

 

May 22, 2014

CHECK WELL BEING – ARCHIE

CHECK WELL BEING – ARCHIE On 5-22-14,Deputies responded to I-14 mile marker 145 on a check the wellbeing.  The subject Terry Taylor was arrested on 4 outstanding warrants out of Webb City Mo.

VANDALISM – HUME On 05-22-2014 Bates County Deputies took a vandalism report at the Hume Cemetery in the rural, Hume, MO area.

THEFT OCCURRED EARLIER – ADRIAN On 5-22-14, Deputies took a theft report from the Archie area.

CHECK WELL BEING – RICH HILL

 

May 23, 2014

WANTED SUBJECT-RICH HILL

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

911 HANG UP-RICH HILL

AMBULANCE REQUEST-BUTLER

CHECK WELL BEING-ARCHIE On 05/23/2014 Deputies took a report of a male subject passed out in the front yard of the reporting parties residence on a lawn mower.

DOMESTIC-AMSTERDAM On 05-23-2014 Bates County Deputies took a domestic report in the rural Amsterdam, MO area.

TRAFFIC STOP-PASSAIC

 

May 24, 2014

CHECK WELL BEING-BUTLER

CHECK WELL BEING-BUTLER

OPEN DOOR-AMSTERDAM

AMBULANCE REQUEST-BUTLER

911 HANG UP-BUTLER

CHECK WELL BEING-ADRIAN

GAS SPILL-RICH HILL

JUVENILE PROBLEM-BUTLER

MVA NO INJURIES-BUTLER

INJURED ANIMAL-BUTLER

ASSAULT-RICH HILL

SPEAK TO OFFICER-WORLAND On 05-24-14, Deputy was dispatched to the Worland in reference to possible property damage

 

May 25, 2014

BRUSH FIRE-RICH HILL

CHECK WELL BEING-DREXEL

LEAVE WITH OUT PAY-RICH HILL

BURGLAR ALARM-AMORET

AMBULANCE REQUEST-BUTLER

EX-PARTE VIOLATION-RICH HILL

AGENCY ASSIST-RICHI HILL

TRAFFIC STOP-BUTLER On 05-25-2014 Deputies responded to 3001 and F highway for a Felon in Possession of a firearm.

 

 

 

Rich Hill Activity Report

 May 19, 2014 to May 25, 2014

 

 

May 19, 2014

FIRE-VEHICLE (NOT OCCUPIED)

AGENCY ASSIST (ROUTINE)

AMBULANCE REQUEST

POWER OUTAGE

 

May 20, 2014

MISSING PERSON

ANIMAL NEGLECT/ABUSE

CHECK WELL BEING

 

May 21, 2014

ANIMAL AT LARGE

AMBULANCE REQUEST

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY

 

May 22, 2014

CHECK WELL BEING

 

May 23, 2014

WANTED SUBJECT

911 HANG UP

 

May 24, 2014

ASSAULT

GAS SPILL

 

May 25, 2014

BRUSH FIRE

LEAVE WITHOUT PAY

EX PARTE VIOLATION