Training exercise to be held in Butler this evening

DON'T PANIC! There will be a training exercise held on the north side of the Butler square this evening beginning at 7 pm that will involve the Butler fire department and first responders. 

The public is invited to come and watch.

Cooler nights bring increased deer related accidents

JEFFERSON CITY – October and November are peak months for deer to be on the move, and the Missouri Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to be prepared and not drive distracted.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri consistently ranks 10th to 15th in the country in deer-vehicle collisions each year. In 2024, there were 2,952 crashes with deer, with four deaths and 420 injuries reported.

Deer are most active at dawn and dusk, and do unpredictable things, such as stopping in the middle of the road when crossing. A deer that is calmly standing on the side of the road may suddenly leap into traffic.

MoDOT offers the following safety tips for avoiding collisions with deer:

• Always wear your seat belt. It’s easy: Buckle Up Phone Down.
• Control your speed, stay alert and avoid distractions.
• Don’t swerve to avoid hitting a deer. Swerving can cause motorists to lose control and travel off the road or into oncoming traffic.
• Deer rarely travel alone. Slow down and keep an eye out for more deer. If a deer crosses the road in front of you, there is a good chance another deer will be following it.
• Don’t follow too closely. Remember: the driver in front of you might have to stop suddenly to avoid hitting a deer.

MoDOT maintenance crews address any animal or debris that poses a safety hazard, meaning the item is in the driving lanes. Individuals can report an animal carcass in the roadway to MoDOT by calling 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or by visiting www.modot.org/report-road-concern.  

Notice from the city of Archie

The City Water Department will be performing a repair on the water line at the corner of Chestnut Street and Main Street, on Tuesday, November 4th, beginning at 8:30AM. The water service on S. Main Street and the Whispering Oaks Subdivision will be shut off during the repair.

The water department will work to have the water service in those areas back on as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience.

Rich Hill police department monthly report

Our numbers for October

Calls for service: 208

Animal calls: 12

Suspicious Activity: 4

Traffic Stops: 20

Disturbances: 2

Building Checks: 31

Code Enforcement: 22

Speak to Officer: 29

Agency Assist: 6

Fire Calls: 2

Reports Taken: 4

Citations Written: 22

Monthly report from the Harrisonville Police Department

Out of the 1,780 calls for service we received in October, 1,320 of them were for Harrisonville Police Department. The remaining calls for service were for either the Harrisonville Fire Department or Harrisonville Animal Control.

Since cooler weather and shorter days are here- it's a good reminder to keep porch lights on, secure your homes and vehicles, check on your neighbors and drive carefully as the leaves (and deer) start moving. A connected community is a safer community, and your participation plays a vital role.

Reminder: Harrisonville Board of Aldermen meeting tonight

MEETING: The Board of Aldermen will hold their 1st November meeting tonight at 6 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall, with a Work Session and Closed Session to follow.

Video of the meeting is available on the City’s YouTube channel. LINK >> https://bit.ly/3x0tFwY

To view the agendas for tonight's meetings, visit >> https://harrisonvillemo.portal.civicclerk.com/

REMINDER: This is the first Monday of the month, so please avoid parking in the American Legion parking lot, as they will also have a meeting tonight.

BCSO seeks wanted subject

 

The Bates County Sheriff’s Office is looking for this subject that fled from Kansas in pursuit.

The subject was last seen in the area of NE County 2763 and NE State Route 18 (Adrian, MO). Subject is a white male, red hair, scruffy beard, large ears, 5’9, medium build and is approximately 38 years old.

Call the Bates County Sheriff’s Office if you see the subject.

Windy but slightly warmer the next couple of days

 

Looking at tomorrow (Tuesday), notice that east Kansas / west Missouri is wedged right between low pressure in Wyoming/SD, and high pressure over the southeastern U.S.

This sets up a strong pressure gradient making it WINDY Tuesday afternoon.

Expect winds out of the south / southwest, and gusting between 26-30mph.

-Greg@660weather