Farley News

CENTRAL JACKSON COUNTY, Mo. - Emergency management officials know that in weather emergencies, such as tornados, warnings can save lives.

Platte City authorities on Monday identified the man who died after he set fire to several vehicles last week as Curtis J. Durbin, 20.Durbin, of Platte City, died from smoke inhalation accompanied by high levels of carbon monoxide, authorities said.

CENTRAL JACKSON COUNTY, Mo. - For years, local television and radio stations have periodically tested the Emergency Alert System with familiar tones followed by "This is a testa ," but on Wednesday, Nov.