Statewide Tornado Drill to be held tomorrow

When is the Drill Held?

The 2017 statewide tornado drill will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.

In case of severe weather on the day of the drill, the statewide 2017 tornado drill will be held on Thursday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m.

Each year, the National Weather Service chooses the date of Missouri’s statewide tornado drill. The drill is generally held during the first two weeks of March. If there is the possibility of severe weather in part of the state on the day of the drill, it will be moved two days to Thursday. The National Weather Service usually sets the date for the drill by January.

Why Participate?

Severe weather can strike at any time in Missouri, making it important for all of us to be prepared to find the most secure shelter available no matter where we are. The statewide tornado drill is an excellent opportunity for Missourians to practice their sheltering plans and ensure readiness in case of a severe weather emergency. The statewide drill provides schools, businesses and families with an opportunity to test their planning and readiness to be able to quickly seek appropriate shelter in case of a real severe weather emergency. By practicing and increasing readiness across the state, Missourians will feel confident and prepared in the event of actual severe weather emergencies.

How to Participate

At 10:00 a.m. on the day of the drill, NOAA Weather Radios will alert listeners that the tornado drill has begun. Outdoor warning sirens will also sound across Missouri. At this time, participants should practice taking cover in their designated shelter.

Schools, businesses and families are all encouraged to participate in the statewide tornado drill. Schools are encouraged to use the tornado drill as an educational tool for students by incorporating tornado facts and meteorological information and safety tips into their lesson plans.

Show Of Wheels set for April 1st

The 10th annual Show Of Wheels car show sponsored by Douty's Service and Tow will be held April 1st, running 9 am to 3 pm. Come check out the classic cruisers, pickups, motorcycles and MORE!

Show will be held in the grade school parking lot behind Douty's Service in Butler.

Clinton woman injured in two vehicle crash

On 3/5/17 around 9:07pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County along with Henry County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a two vehicle accident at Missouri 13 Highway and 52 Highway in rural Henry County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2009 Acura driven by 25 year old Trevor W. Blanchard  of Springfield, Missouri overtook and struck the rear of the 2006 Subaru driven by 60 year old Linda L. Shields of Clinton, Missouri.

Linda L. Shields sustained minor injuries in this accident and she was received medical treatment at the scene.

Both vehicles received moderate damages in this accident and both were towed from the scene by Golden Valley Tow.


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Triple Hazard Threat Monday

It is a triple threat Monday with 3 weather hazards expected today! The first will be the southerly winds between 30 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph. This has led us to issue a Wind Advisory between 10am and 6pm. These strong winds coupled with dry conditions and dry grasses has also led us to issue a Red Flag Warning for portions of northeastern Kansas and northwestern Missouri from 3pm through 8pm. 

Avoid all outdoor burning as any fuels that do ignite will quickly burn out of control! The third threat, in form of severe weather, will affect the area from late this afternoon into this evening. 

All modes of severe weather will be possible including large hail, damaging winds, and an isolated tornado can not be ruled out.

Updated Obituary - Melody Jeane Troth

Melody Jeane Troth

Melody Jeane Troth, age 56, La Cygne, Kansas passed away on Sunday March 5, 2017 at her home.

Funeral service will be held 11 am Thursday March 9, 2017 at the La Cygne United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. 

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Wednesday at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. 

On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com

Butler Police Department Activity Report 2/27-3/5-2017

02/27/2017  
Burglary Chestnut and Delaware
Property damage 600 block of W Adams
Warrant service Fulton and Pine
Medical assist 300 block of N Havanna
Alarm 1000 block of W Ft Scott
Theft report 600 block of W Adams
Warrant service Fulton and Adams
Medical assist 200 block of S Austin

02/28/2017  
Accident Orange and Ft Scott
Keep the peace 210 W Ft Scott
Stolen vehicle Wal-Mart
Stolen vehicle recovered Miami Co. Ks
Prowler 400 block of W College
Shoplifter Wal-Mart
Alarm 600 block of W Mill
911 Hang up 100 block of W Ohio

03/01/2017  

Traffic assist Mullinax
Open Door 600 block of W Dakota
Animal complaint S Park

03/02/2017  
911 Call Willow Lane
Property Damage 1000 block of W Ft Scott
Walk in theft report
Disturbance Youth Center
C and I driver report W FT Scott
Accident 500 block of N Main

03/03/2017  
Walk in Harassment report
Alarm 500 block of S Fulton
C and I driver report W-52
Shoplifter call Wal-Mart
Disturbance call 300 block of W Ft Scott

03/04/2017  
Animal complaint 500 Block of N Fulton
Disturbance 300 block of W Ft Scott
Keep the peace N fulton
Alarm 400 block of S Fulton

03/05/2017  
Well being check
Theft report South St
Walk in theft report
Medical assist Cedar Dr

Strong to Severe Storms Possible Monday

Strong to severe storms still look like they will be back tomorrow. The highest threat area is mainly along/east of I-35 (yellow area). Storms may develop as early as 12 PM tomorrow in northwest MO/northeast KS and will move to the southeast. The main threats are damaging wind and up to golf ball-sized hail. Storms should be out of the area around midnight. Stay weather aware tomorrow and create or review your severe weather plan!