New Twitter changes affecting Missouri AMBER Alerts

Friday, July 14, 2023 at 12:00 AM

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Recent changes to Twitter are wreaking havoc on the Missouri State Highway Patrol when issue an AMBER Alert.

The Highway Patrol is now looking for answers after sending out an AMBER Alert last week and people were not able to open the link because of new restrictions on Twitter. Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) Public Information Director Captain John Hotz said these changes to the social media site came without any advance notice.

“That was all news to us,” Hotz said. “There wasn’t anything sent to us in advance, so we didn’t really know about it until we started seeing some comments.”

The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.

WAYS TO LISTEN

More from Local News

Suspect Sought in Fatal Shooting of Christian County Deputy UPDATE

9:00 Update: Christian County Sheriff Brad Cole has confirmed to Ozarks First that Gabriel Ramirez was the deputy shot and killed in the incident while the Stone County Sheriff's Office reports the suspect's vehicle has been located as the manhunt continues.
Party Magic Store Closing, Auction Tuesday

A longtime Branson business is closing today with an auction set for Tuesday.
Seitz Files Bill to Protect Public School Instruction Time and Student Free Speech

A bill is filed to strike a balance between student rights to free speech and uninterrupted learning time.
Highway 248 in Barry County Closes Next Week

A section of Highway 248 connecting Jenkins with Cassville will be closed next week for up to four months.
Assistant Principal at Branson Buchanan Intermediate to Take Top Spot

Another shift in administration is announced in the Branson School District.

New Twitter changes affecting Missouri AMBER Alerts

Share

WAYS TO LISTEN

More from Local News

Ways To Listen