Several reports of power outages at this time in the city of Butler

The City of Butler Electric Crews are currently attempting to restore power to several customers without after the storm this evening.

The storm has affected both Butler Police Department and Bates County Sheriffs Office communications centers (which currently are both back up and running at this time) and the Bates County Memorial Hospital is currently running on back up generators.

Please be patient as crews are working hard to restore your power.