From the Clinton School District

Through the news and social media, you may be aware of dangers surrounding what is being referred to as the "Momo Challenge", the latest in a series of concerning online trends. In recent days, we have heard several of our own students talking about this challenge.

The Momo Challenge involves a disfigured head attached to a bird’s body encouraging children to harm or kill themselves, and has infiltrated some popular digital platforms, such as YouTube Kids.

While these reports are alarming, we urge parents not to be panicked. Instead, parents should be aware of this viral trend so that they may have honest conversations with their child about safe and appropriate online activity. Below are some helpful tips to keep your child safe online.

*Bringing up the MoMo Challenge specifically may lead children to investigate it themselves. Instead, consider asking them whether they have encountered anything online that caused them to be worried or upset.

*If your child is aware of this trend, remind them that MoMo is not a real person, and cannot directly harm them.
*Remind children never to contact strangers online, regardless of the method.
*Tighten device settings and parental controls.
*Report and block any content that is harmful or disturbing.
*Supervise your child’s online activity. Limiting video games and YouTube use to shared family spaces. Keep an eye out for unknown phone numbers or email addresses.

Thank you for your vigilance in helping us keep our students safe.

From the Clinton School District 

Two wanted men arrested in Vernon County

In the last 24 hours both Bryan Judd & Clint Carney have been arrested by Nevada Police Officers & Vernon County Deputies. Both are being held in the Vernon County Jail on multiple outstanding warrants.

Brutally Cold Early Next Week

We know many of you are officially Winter fatigued, if not exhausted, but there’s no way to sugarcoat the forecast, so we’ll make it quick.

Below normal temperatures remain into the weekend with snow late Saturday into Sunday morning and then temperatures plummet to below zero by Monday morning. Sadly, that is not a typo…below zero…which will be 30+ degrees below normal. Be prepared!

Obituary - Austin A. Ward

Austin A. Ward, 22, Archie, MO, died Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at his home. Funeral services will be at 1:00pm on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Archie High School Dome, Archie, MO.

The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00pm on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Archie First Baptist Church, Archie, MO. Burial in Austin Cemetery, Archie, MO.

A complete obituary will be posted when that information becomes available.

Update: Cass County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Inmate Suicide

Update: 02/27/19 @ 1330hr. The name of the inmate found deceased on Monday is identified as Jeremiah T. Denson 29, Pleasant Hill, MO.

Cass Co – Around 8:30 pm Monday night deputies discovered an unresponsive inmate in a shower of the Cass County Jail. Deputies began CPR and notified EMS. Attempts to revive the subject by first responders were unsuccessful and the subject was declared deceased at the scene.

Investigators with the Johnson County Missouri Sheriff’s Office were called to lead the investigation along with the Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office.

No other information is available at this time.

Keera's Gang Fundraiser

Bates County Sheriff's Office searching for stolen UTV

BCSO Deputies are on a report of a stolen UTV from the area of CR5003 and H Highway. The UTV Is a green two seater Kawasaki with a metal roof with a windshield.

The UTV is muddy with tools in the back. This theft occurred within the last hour to hour and half.

If you’ve seen this vehicle please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 660-679-3232

Duck, Duck, Goose?

From a distance it appeared to be snow... a closer look revealed about 10 acres of snow geese near the Miami school late yesterday. As of this morning, about half of the brood had moved on to greener pastures.