PILOT UNINJURED AFTER CROP DUSTER CRASHES IN BUTLER COUNTY
A crop duster crashed Sunday in southern Butler County.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that the small plane crashed in the area of County Road 221 near County Road 220.
The pilot was the only occupant on board and he did not suffer any injures.
Officials say the Federal Aviation Administration has been advised of the crash.
WOMAN FACING MULTIPLE FELONY CHARGES FOLLOWING WEEKEND ARREST
A Poplar Bluff woman is facing multiple felony charges following her arrest over the weekend in Butler County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 35 year old Miranda Gregory was taken into custody Saturday night on felony charges of possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest, and receiving stolen property.
Gregory also reportedly had warrants from Poplar Bluff and Cape Girardeau County. Following the arrest, she was held at the Butler County Jail.
OVER MONTH LONG BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO BEGIN TODAY IN WAYNE COUNTY
An over month long bridge improvement project is scheduled to begin today in Wayne County.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, Route 49 in Wayne County will be closed as contractor crews replace the deck of the bridge over Black River, which is located approximately a quarter of a mile south of Mill Spring.
The closure will extend from Birch Street in Mill Spring to County Road 446.
Work is scheduled to begin at 9 am this morning with completion anticipated by 6 pm on Saturday, June 30th.
MALDEN GREEN WAVE BASEBALL TO PLAY IN STATE SEMIFINAL TODAY
The Malden Green Wave Baseball team is two wins away from a state championship.
The Green Wave will play in the Class 3 State Semifinals this afternoon against the Holden Eagles.
The game is scheduled to begin at 4 pm in O’Fallon. Should Malden win, they will advance to play in the State Championship on Wednesday against the winner of the other Semifinal between Hallsville and Strafford.
BUTLER COUNTY WOMAN KILLED IN HOUSE FIRE
A Butler County woman was killed in a fire last week.
Butler County Coroner Andy Moore tells KWOC News that 82 year old Mary Clark, of Fisk, died in a house fire Friday afternoon.
Moore says that the preliminary investigation revealed that the fire started in a trashcan that then spread.
Members of the Butler County Sheriff's Department, the Butler County Fire Department, the Butler County Coroner’s Office, and the Fire Marshal's Office have been involved in the investigation into the fire.
PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY TRAIN IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train last week in New Madrid County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 51 year old Charles Brown, of Portageville, was crossing the rail road tracks at 5th Street and Warren Avenue in Portageville Thursday evening when he was hit by the train.
Brown was pronounced dead at the scene by the New Madrid County Coroner.
TWO QULIN RESIDENTS ARRESTED ON METH CHARGE
Two Qulin residents were each arrested on a meth charge Saturday morning in Butler County.
According to authorities, 34 year old Travis Bond and 46 year old Steven Rick, were each arrested shortly before 10 am Saturday on charges of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Following the arrest, both Bond and Rick were held at the Butler County Jail.
OVER MONTH LONG BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO BEGIN TODAY IN WAYNE COUNTY
Route O in Dunklin County will be closed beginning today as contractor crews replace the bridge over Snipe Slough Ditch in Kennett.
The bridge is located between Route VV and Providence Road.
According to MoDot, the bridge is scheduled to re-open on Friday, August 24th.
