Thayer Police Department

05/13/2026

Monthly storm siren test will be conducted at 11:00 am today.

05/04/2026

We are experiencing phone issues this morning. If you need the Police Department please call 417-402-0291, or dial 911.

04/28/2026

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 169 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM

04/28/2026

IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
822 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Howell County in south central Missouri...
Southern Oregon County in south central Missouri...

* Until 915 PM CDT.

04/28/2026

The First Baptist Church, at 112 N 3rd St. in Thayer, invites those seeking shelter during tonight's storms to use their basement. The entrance is via the basement door from the east parking lot, designated by cones on Chestnut St.

04/27/2026

04/22/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT – DO NOT FALL FOR THIS 🚨

We have been made aware of fraudulent “Final Notice – Court Enforcement Action” text messages being circulated claiming to be from a Missouri court regarding unpaid traffic violations.

⚠️ THIS IS A SCAM.

These notices may look official and include:

* Court-style formatting and case numbers
* Threats of license suspension, collections, or legal action
* A QR code directing you to make a payment

🚫 Red Flags:

* Courts do NOT demand payment via QR codes
* Courts do NOT send “final notices” like this demanding immediate payment without prior official service
* Multiple unrelated violations listed on one notice
* Pressure tactics to scare you into paying quickly

✅ What you should do:

* DO NOT scan the QR code
* DO NOT send any money
* DO NOT provide personal information
* Verify any court matter directly by contacting the court using an official phone number or website

Help spread the word to protect others in our community.