MOTORISTS ASKED TO WATCH OUT FOR ICY AND SLICK ROAD CONDITIONS THIS MORNING

A winter storm crossed the region yesterday and motorists, especially in our northern areas, are asked to be extra careful on the roads this morning.

Snow and icy conditions will be possible on many area roadways.

Motorists should consider delaying travel if possible. If you do have to get on the road this morning, slow down and give yourself plenty of extra time to reach your destination.

FIRST WINTER STORM OF 2025 POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND

Southeast Missouri is bracing for our first look at winter weather this year during the upcoming weekend.

According to the National Weather Service, a winter storm with mixed precipitation types is likely late Saturday night into early Monday morning.

Senior Forecaster Keith Cooley with the National Weather Service tells us more.

“The wintry mix will include freezing rain, sleet, and snow, while some locations may end up seeing most of the precipitation fall as rain. The best chance of that happening will be closer to the Tennessee border in western Kentucky and the Arkansas border in Southeast Missouri.

BUTLER COUNTY SCRATCHERS PLAYER WINS $50,000

A scratchers player in Poplar Bluff won a grand prize of a ticket, although she didn’t initially realize it.

According to the Missouri Lottery, the woman purchased a “Crossword Plus” scratchers ticket at a business on Highway 53 and after scratching it, she returned to the store to have the clerk scan it.

The clerk returned the ticket to her and said that they couldn’t cash it. That’s when the woman said she realized that she had won $50,000.

Officials with the Missouri Lottery say that players in Butler County won more than 8.1 million dollars in prizes during the 2024 fiscal year.