Bates County News

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Vernon County Pursuit And Arrests

 On Monday, April 21st, the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the Bourbon County sheriff's office regarding a high-speed pursuit. The pursuit came into Vernon County where Vernon County deputies were able to pick up the vehicle and pursue the subject until the pursuit ended in flood water. Three subjects then fled the vehicle on foot. Vernon County Deputies took two people into custody while the third subject was able to elude the deputies. The vehicle was determined to be stolen, and multiple narcotics and drug paraphernalia were recovered from the stolen vehicle. The Nevada Police Department also assisted in this incident.



Eileen Rigler, age 89 of Butler

Eileen Rigler, 89 of Butler, Missouri passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at Medicalodges Butler. Cremation, with no public services schedul...