Jasper Police Department escorts school bus while manhunt continues for two suspects

The Barton County Sheriff's Office reported earlier today that it is conducting a manhunt for two suspects in the area of MO 126 east of I-49.

With the suspects still at large, the Jasper Police Department issued the following news release two hours ago:

•Barton County Sheriff's Office and Missouri State Highway Patrol are still searching the area as of 1 pm.

•Due to being this close to the school... Jasper PD is at the school and patroling the school.

•Jasper PD will be escorting the bus today that is scheduled for this route. BCSO Sheriff Mitch Shaw gave permission for Jasper PD to do this.

Following the bus will protect the kids and assure the kids of their safety and the parents of their kids' safety.