Cottey students arriving; watch for pedestrians along Austin

Officials at Cottey College are urging motorists -- especially those traveling Austin Boulevard in Nevada -- to keep an eye out for pedestrian traffic near the campus. Students begin moving in today, and there will be many people in and around the campus who are unfamiliar with the local traffic patterns.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol also reminds motorists to watch out for school buses and to be aware that younger, more inexperienced drivers could be on the road more frequently as school sessions begin.