DEER SEASON BEGINS ON SATURDAY

Hunters from across Missouri will be heading to the woods this weekend for the beginning of deer season.

Officials with the Missouri Department of Conservation say that the November portion of the firearms deer season runs from November 15th through the 25th and the opening weekend is the most popular two days for most deer hunters in Missouri.

Hunters are reminded that only one antlered deer may be taken during the entire firearms season.

NAME RELEASED OF WOMAN KILLED IN BUTLER COUNTY CRASH

Updating a story we have been following for you, authorities have released the identity of a woman who was killed in a crash Tuesday afternoon in Butler County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred when a vehicle ran a stop sign at the intersection of US Highway 160 and Highway C and struck another vehicle.

Butler County Coroner Jim Akers tells KWOC News that a passenger in the second vehicle, identified as 65 year old Pamela Sutton, of Patterson, was killed in the crash.

POPLAR BLUFF POLICE CHIEF ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

The top law enforcement officer in Poplar Bluff is stepping down.

Poplar Bluff City Manager Robert Knodell has confirmed with KWOC News that Danny Whiteley is retiring as the Poplar Bluff Chief of Police.

Whiteley originally retired from the position in 2022, ending an over two decade tenure as Police Chief. Whitley was rehired for the position in May.