Expected Snowfall

[4:35 pm] Here is the latest snowfall accumulation forecast. Accumulating snow is expected to begin late this evening and continue into late Wednesday AM. 

Another round of snow is expected Wednesday evening into midday Thursday, primarily for areas south and east of the KC metro. There is still a decent amount of uncertainty through the KC metro with these totals. 

A slight shift to the southeast would lead to lesser amounts while a slight shift to the northwest would lead to greater amounts. Stay tuned to the forecast!

Obituary - William A. "Bill" Ballou

William A. "Bill" Ballou, 80, of Hume, Missouri died at Medicalodge Butler, Butler, Missouri on Monday, January 31, 2022. Bill was born to Walter and Juanita Maxine Ballou on August 21, 1941 at Fort Scott, Kansas the oldest of 5 children. 

He graduated from Uniontown High School, Uniontown, Kansas. Bill was an aircraft painter, working for many years for Cessna and Boeing in Wichita, Kansas.

On November 26, 1988, Bill married Judith A. (Randolph) Scheppers.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings. He is survived by his wife Judy; one son, Stephen (Tina) Scheppers; two daughters, Lisa (Scheppers) Taker and Jenny (Scheppers) Reynolds; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.

According to Bill's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no service. The family suggests contributions to Alzheimer's Association or Heartland Hospice in care of Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, PO Box 525, Pleasanton, Kansas 66075. Friends and family may leave on line condolences at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

From the Harrisonville R-8 School District

Due to the forecasted winter weather for our area, The Harrisonville School District is canceling in-person school for tomorrow (Wednesday, Feb. 2) for all students. Students will participate in AMI (Alternative Methods of Instruction)/virtual learning. 

They will be bringing home Chromebooks and/or packets of schoolwork. Families will receive further information from their student's teacher via email.

No School for the Clinton School District Tomorrow and Thursday

NO SCHOOL, 2/2 AND 2/3:

Due to the forecasted inclement weather, Clinton Schools will not be in session tomorrow, Wednesday, February 2nd and Thursday, February 3rd.

These will be traditional snow days, with no remote learning taking place. So, enjoy building those snowmen, drinking that hot chocolate and spending time with your family.

Stay safe and warm, Cardinals!

From the Miami R-1 School District

Due to the anticipated inclement weather, Miami will have an AMI day instead of in-person learning for Wednesday, Feb. 2nd. School messenger will be sending this notification out today as well!

Thursday and Friday may become AMI days, too. Updates will be posted as soon as we know.

AMI packets were sent home on Jan. 20th. The packet is intended for three days of AMI. Students will be held accountable for completing the assigned work. AMI attendance will be based on completed assignments returned to school.

If you have questions or need greater assistance, please contact your child’s teacher.

Oklahoma man arrest on warrants in Bates County

On February 1st around 8:19 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 55 year old Billie D. Brown of Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Mr. Brown was arrested for 1.) Felony Kansas City Missouri Police Department Warrant 2.) Misdemeanor Nevada Police Department Warrant.

He was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and he was currently listed as bondable.

View arrest report:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP71/ArrestDetailsAction?TW01REPORTNUMBER=I435987A

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Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Plan Ahead and Don’t Get Stranded in Severe Winter Storm This Week

February 1, 2022 – For immediate release.

Plan Ahead and Don’t Get Stranded in Severe Winter Storm This Week

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri is in the path of a powerful winter storm that that forecasters say will bring sleet, freezing rain and ice in advance of 12 inches or more of snow. The Missouri Department of Transportation advises Missourians not to travel through the end of the week. Today, Gov. Mike Parson declared a state of emergency in Missouri in preparation of this severe winter storm forecast.

“Crews will be focused on working the interstates and major routes through the storm, so smaller roads may not be touched for up to a couple of days,” said MoDOT Director Patrick McKenna. “With bitter cold temperatures forecast on the back end of the storm, it will make clearing the roads a slow process through the end of the week and into this weekend.”

This winter storm has the potential to create extremely hazardous driving conditions for most of the state. Emergency, road maintenance and government officials are all urging individuals to stay home and give plow crews and emergency responders room to work. If you must travel, get to your destination ahead of the storm and be prepared to stay there.

All available MoDOT crews will be out across the state working 12-hour shifts throughout the day and night, but staffing is still short across the state due to turnover and sickness.

Check current Missouri road conditions on the Traveler Information Map at www.modot.org, or through MoDOT’s smartphone app, available for iPhone and Android phones. 

You can also find road conditions and warnings by following MoDOT on Facebook and Twitter or by calling 888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636) to speak with a customer service representative 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Obituary - Jess Harrison Reynolds

Jess Harrison Reynolds, 88, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022 at his daughter's home in Independence, MO. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 10:00-11:00. 

Graveside services to be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 5 at the Coal Hill Cemetery in El Dorado Springs, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Coal Hill Cemetery.