Tuesday March 25, 2025

Tuesday March 25, 2025

FREE MEDICAL CLINIC TO BE OFFERED IN KENNETT 

A free medical clinic will be offered in Kennett next month. 

Footsteps Medical Missions and FCC Behavioral Health will be presenting the clinic from 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday, April 5th at the Methodist Church on College Avenue in Kennett. 

Services provided will include general health screenings, blood pressure and diabetes checks, vision and hearing exams, and more. 

If you want to attend, you are encouraged to pre-register at FootstepsMedicalMissions.org. Walk-ins will also be welcome.

Monday, March 24, 2025

Monday, March 24, 2025

CLASSES AT POPLAR BLUFF SCHOOLS CANCELLED FOR THIS WEEK

Preparations are underway for Poplar Bluff Kindergarten students to move to the Mark Twain school, however it will still be another week before the move can be done.

Superintendent Aaron Cornman tells KWOC News that the Poplar Bluff school district will not be holding classes this week while staff is working to get everything ready for students.

School will resume on Monday, March 31st.

Friday, March 21, 2025

Friday, March 21, 2025

SURVEY RESULTS RELEASED FOR EF-3 TORNADO THAT KILLED TWO PEOPLE IN WAYNE COUNTY

Survey crews have released their report for a tornado that killed two people in Wayne County last week.

According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, an EF-3 tornado with peak winds of 165 mph began at around 10:28 pm seven miles south of Van Buren.

The tornado traveled into Wayne County and caused severe damage in the Leeper area where several homes were nearly completely destroyed.

Two people were killed when their camper was thrown into the Black River.

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Thursday, March 20, 2025

POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CENTER TO BE CLOSED FOR REMAINDER OF SCHOOL YEAR, KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS TO BE RELOCATED TO MARK TWAIN SCHOOL

Plans are starting to be formalized regarding how Poplar Bluff schools will move forward after a tornado significantly damaged multiple school buildings.

Superintendent Aaron Cornman says that the Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center will be closed for the remainder of the school year. Engineers have deemed it safe to continue to use the Early Childhood Center. The O’Neal Elementary FEMA Safe Room also sustained roof damage, but adjustments are being made to allow students to stay there during the repairs.

When school resumes, all Kindergarten Center students will be relocated to the Mark Twain School campus on North Main Street.

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

MISSOURI GOVERNOR BEGINS PROCESS OF OBTAINING FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR TORNADO VICTIMS

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced that the state has requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency participate in joint preliminary damage assessments for Individual Assistance in numerous counties throughout the state.

A total of 25 counties were a part of the request, including Butler, Carter, Dunklin, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Ripley, Stoddard, and Wayne County, following the severe storms and deadly tornadoes that devastated Missouri this past weekend. Officials say this request begins the process of obtaining federal disaster assistance.

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

EF-3 TORNADO DESTROYS SEVERAL HOMES IN CARTER COUNTY

A tornado in western and northern Carter County caused significant damage Friday night.

According to a damage survey from the National Weather Service, the EF-3 tornado destroyed several homes in the area of Fremont and also picked up a steel trailer and lofted it several hundred yards.

The tornado had peak winds of 165 miles per hour and a path width of 500 yards, uprooting or snapping hundreds of trees.

Monday, March 17, 2025

Monday, March 17, 2025

AT LEAST NINE PEOPLE KILLED IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI DURING FRIDAY NIGHT STORMS

Numerous violent tornadoes and high winds caused multiple deaths and extensive damage throughout Southeast Missouri Friday night.

According to officials, at least eight people were killed during the storms Friday night in Wayne County while one death was reported in Butler County.

Initial reports indicate there were up to 19 tornadoes of varying strengths that impacted 25 counties across the state. At least six of the tornadoes were in Southeast Missouri alone.

Friday, March 14, 2025

Friday, March 14, 2025

DAMAGING WIND AND TORNADOES POSSIBLE WITH TODAY'S STORM SYSTEM

A line of storms crossing the area tonight is bringing with it the possibility of severe weather.

Justin Gibbs, lead forecaster with the National Weather Service in Paducah, says that we could see damaging winds and tornados as a part of this system.

Thursday, March 12, 2025

Thursday, March 12, 2025

SEVERE WEATHER POSSIBLE WITH UPCOMING STORM SYSTEM

A line of storms crossing the area on Friday is bringing with it the possibility of severe weather.

According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, there is the potential for a line of severe storms to produce damaging winds and tornadoes as it moves across the area late Friday afternoon into early Saturday morning.

Officials say that winds could gust up to 40 miles per hour ahead of the storms.

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

PUXICO INDIANS PLAY TODAY IN CLASS 2 STATE BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS

The Puxico Indians will be playing tonight with a trip to the state finals on the line.

The Indians will tip off against the Canton Tigers at 6 pm tonight in the Class 2 boys state basketball semifinals.

The game is being played at Mizzou Arena in Columbia.

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

MAN FLOWN TO ST. LOUIS HOSPITAL FOLLOWING CRASH NEAR POPLAR BLUFF

An area man was flown from the scene of a crash over the weekend near Poplar Bluff.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 70 year old man was driving on Highway 142, four miles south of Poplar Bluff, when his vehicle ran off the side of the roadway and struck a tree.

The crash occurred at around 1 pm Saturday afternoon.

Monday, March 10, 2025

Monday, March 10, 2025

SOME DONIPHAN RESIDENTS WILL BE WITHOUT WATER TODAY DUE TO WATER MAIN REPAIRS

Some residents in Doniphan will be without water today due to repairs.

According to the City of Doniphan, the Water Department will be conducting water main repairs on Pine Street starting at 8:15 a.m.

Due to the repairs, residents on North Sycamore Street and Pine Street from Vine to Sycamore will be without water for a short period of time.

Friday, March 7, 2025

Friday, March 7, 2025

TWO SOUTHEAST MISSOURI BASKETBALL TEAMS TO PLAY FOR SPOTS IN STATE SEMIFINALS THIS WEEKEND

Two Southeast Missouri basketball teams will take to the court this weekend with dreams of making it to the state final four.

The Puxico Indians will travel to South Iron tonight to take on the Panthers in the Class 2 boys state quarterfinal. The game will begin at 6 pm and will be broadcast live over the radio on Today’s Talk KWOC and Shuffle 92.9. The game will also be on both stations' Facebook pages and the River Radio Youtube page.

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Thursday, March 6, 2025

PIEDMONT MAN CHARGED WITH THREE COUNTS OF POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

A Piedmont man has been charged with multiple counts of possession of child pornography.

Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that in February, a Special Victims Unit investigator identified a device, associated with the internet account of 22 year old Tanner Stevens, which had uploaded child pornography.

Investigators contacted Stevens at his residence where a video depicting child pornography was located on an electronic device.

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

POPLAR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL TO HOST MASC STATE CONVENTION THIS MONTH

Over 1000 students from across the state will be coming to Poplar Bluff next week to be a part of the 77th Annual Missouri Association of Student Councils State Convention.

The convention will be held from March 13th through the 15th at the Poplar Bluff High School and will bring together student leaders from across the state for a weekend of leadership development, networking, and recognition.

Convention speakers will include filmmaker Sabrina Thompson, author Dr. Laymon Hicks, and author Joel Hilchey.

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

NEELYVILLE LADY TIGERS TO PLAY TONIGHT FOR A SPOT IN THE STATE BASKETBALL QUARTERFINALS

The Neelyville Lady Tigers will take the court tonight with a spot in the Class 2 state basketball quarterfinals on the line.

The Class 2, District 2 Champion Lady Tigers will travel to Malden to face the District 1 Champion Malden Green Wave in the Class 2 State Sectionals.

If Neelyville wins, they will play in the state quarterfinals on Saturday against either St. Vincent or St. Paul Lutheran.

Monday, March 3, 2025

Monday, March 3, 2025

THIS WEEK IS MISSOURI SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK

State and National officials are using this week to encourage Missourians to learn more about severe weather and how to protect themselves.

This week is Missouri Severe Weather Preparedness Week, which will include “Receive Weather Information Day” today, “Lightning Safety Day” on Tuesday, “Tornado Safety Day” on Wednesday, “Hail and Wind Safety Day” on Thursday, and “Flood Safety Day” on Friday.

Friday, February 28, 2025

Friday, February 28, 2025

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI SCHOOL INVOLVED IN CYBER SECURITY BREACH

A Southeast Missouri school district has been informed that they were involved in a cyber security breach.

According to the Kennett School District, the company PowerSchool recently made the school aware of a breach involving their support portal.

School officials say they don't know the extent of what was taken, but they were notified that the school was involved.

Thursday, February 27, 2025

TAXPAYERS REMINDED TO TURN IN YOUR 2025 ASSESSMENT LISTS BEFORE THE END OF THE MONTH

February is coming to an end and taxpayers are being reminded to make sure that their 2025 assessment lists are turned in before the end of the month.

According to Deputy Butler County Assessor Kathy Lampe, the Assessment List is used by the county assessor to determine the taxable value of your personal property.

Anyone who does not have their assessment list returned to the assessor’s office by March 1st could be facing penalties.

Butler County residents can also e-file their assessment list online at MoCountyFile.com/butler.

For more information, contact the Butler County Assessor’s office at 573-686-8084.

EUGENE FIELD ELEMENTARY TO HOST CHILI SUPPER AND SILENT AUCTION

A Poplar Bluff Elementary School will be hosting a fundraising event tonight.

Eugene Field Elementary’s annual Chili Supper and Silent Auction has been scheduled for 5 to 7 pm this evening.

The event will be held at Eugene Field Elementary School located at 711 Nickey Street in Poplar Bluff.

TEENAGER FLOWN FROM SCENE OF A CRASH IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

A teenager was flown from the scene of a two vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon in Southeast Missouri.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on US Highway 412 when the teen attempted to overtake a vehicle and struck another vehicle in the rear.

The 17 year old boy suffered serious injuries in the crash and was flown to a Memphis hospital.

KIWANIS PANCAKE DAY SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 1ST

The Kiwanis Club of Poplar Bluff will be hosting a Pancake Day this weekend.

The event will be held on Saturday, March 1st from 6 am to noon at the Poplar Bluff Junior High.

Tickets for the event are $7 per person, which will get you pancakes, sausage, and juice or milk. Carry out will also be available.

Proceeds go to support the Kiwanis Bacon Park.

DEXTER POLICE WARN RESIDENTS TO WATCH OUT FOR FAKE MONEY

If you find any stray 100 dollar bills around the Dexter area, police are advising you to look at it closely.

According to the Dexter Police Department, $100 dollar bills marked “For Motion Picture Purposes” have been found in the area.

Police say that residents should not get too excited about these bills because they are fake. If you find any, you can feel free to dispose of them properly, but do not try to spend them.

ALMOST MONTH LONG CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT TO BEGIN TODAY IN STODDARD COUNTY

Route Y in Stoddard and Scott Counties will be closed for almost a month as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace several culverts under the roadway.

The project is located from Route BB in Scott County to Route DD in Stoddard County.

As work is underway, crews will start near Route BB and close small sections of the roadway as work progresses.

Weather permitting, work will take place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through Friday, March 21.