DNA EVIDENCE USED TO DETERMINE SUSPECT IN 1998 MURDER
Authorities in Southeast Missouri say that DNA evidence has been used to determine a suspect in a crime that occurred 20 years ago.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a suspect has been identified in the 1998 murders of Megan and Sherri Scherer.
The suspect’s identity has not been released; however officials did say that the suspect was deceased.
More details will be released later this morning during a press conference involving investigators assigned to the Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control and New Madrid County Sheriff Terry Stevens.
FUNDRAISING FAIR FOR HEARTS FOR RESCUE SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEKEND
Caring Hearts 2018, a fundraiser fair for Hearts For Rescue, is scheduled for this weekend.
The event will be held on Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm at the lower parking lot of Hefner’s Furniture and Appliance. Admission is $2.
There will be adoptable rescue animals, the Mr. and Mrs. Howloween Costume Contest, dog training demos, crafts, food, and more. The special guest for the event is Miss Missouri Katelyn Lewis.
MALDEN MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY ON MULTIPLE FELONY CHARGES
A Malden man has been taken into custody on multiple felony charges.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 33 year old Billy Hardin was arrested Thursday afternoon for felony possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine, tampering with physical evidence, and resisting arrest.
Following the arrest, Hardin was held at the Scott County Sheriff’s Office.
SIXTH ANNUAL LIBERTY DAYS EVENT SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEKEND
The Stars and Stripes Museum in Bloomfield is hosting its 6th annual Liberty Days event this weekend.
On Saturday, there will be a parade in downtown Bloomfield, beginning at 9 am.
Following the parade, guests will get to come to the Living History military event. There will also be a talent show at 1 pm, a blackpowder shoot throughout the day, weapons demonstrations, skirmishes, bluegrass music, and more.
For more information, call 573-568-2055.
MISSOURI DRIVER EXAMINATION STATIONS TO BE CLOSED ON MONDAY
Driver Examination Stations across Missouri will be closed on Monday.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol say that the closures are due to Columbus Day.
Normal operations will then resume on Tuesday.
CONTRACTS AWARDED FOR ROAD PROJECTS IN CARTER AND WAYNE COUNTIES
Contracts have been awarded for multiple road projects in Southeast Missouri.
According to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, a 1.5 million dollar contract was awarded for resurfacing Route 60 from Route Y to Fremont and from County Road 143 to Parsons Drive in Carter County.
An almost 1.4 million dollar contract was also awarded for slope repairs at various locations along Route 67 in Wayne County.
Additional information, regarding timelines and impacts to traffic, will be released prior to the start of construction.
PIPE REPLACEMENT TO CAUSE CLOSURE OF BUTLER COUNTY ROAD TODAY
Route HH in Butler County will be closed today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a pipe beneath the roadway.
The section of roadway to be closed is located between County Roads 257 and 335.
Work is set to be performed today from 8 am to 3 pm.
WEEK LONG ROAD PROJECT TO BEGIN TODAY IN STODDARD COUNTY
A week long road project is set to begin today in Stoddard County.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the on-ramp from Route 25 to westbound Route 60 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane so crews can perform erosion work.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through Friday, October 12th from 7 am to 4 pm daily.
