Doniphan County authorities have reopened 255th Road at K-7 north of Sparks after it was closed in a search to try to find a missing man.

Around 3:30 p.m. Monday an alert was issued regarding the closure until further notice. Authorities with the Doniphan County Sheriff’s Office were seen in the area searching the Wolf River. Two boats were seen on the water and law enforcement vehicles were on scene. An official with the Sheriff’s Office said authorities are currently working with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI).

According to a news release, KBI was asked to assist the Doniphan County Sheriff’s Office in a search for a missing man.  Shortly before 9 a.m. the Doniphan County Sheriff’s Office received information that led them to begin searching for a St. Joseph man. The vehicle of the missing man was located shortly after. The KBI was asked to assist in the search at approximately 10 a.m. Monday. The investigation progressed to a search of the Wolf River in Doniphan County. The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism is assisting KBI agents and Doniphan County Sheriff’s deputies at the river. KBI said the investigation is ongoing. Nothing further will be released at this time.