BUTLER COUNTY COURTHOUSE REVERTS TO PHASE ONE AFTER EMPLOYEE TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
The Butler County Courthouse will be stepping back to operating phase one today after an employee tested positive for the coronavirus.
According to officials with the Courthouse, Presiding Circuit Judge Michael Pritchett made the decision on Wednesday to move at a lower state of operation, and the courthouse will continue to operate at phase one until further notice.
All court proceedings today have been canceled, and most in-person proceedings moving forward will be suspended.
DEXTER WOMAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN STODDARD COUNTY ON MULTIPLE CHARGES
A Dexter woman was arrested in Stoddard County on Wednesday on multiple offenses.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 21 year old Bailey McCoy-Richie was booked on tampering with a motor vehicle, 5 counts of 1st degree motor vehicle theft, and 5 counts of stealing $750 or more by larceny.
She is currently being held at the Stoddard County Jail, with no bond.
ROADWAY IN NEW MADRID COUNTY SCHEDULED FOR REDUCTION FOR MAINTENANCE
A roadway in New Madrid County will be reduced next week while maintenance is performed.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, a section of Route D, from Lewis Avenue to Charlotte Avenue in Lilbourn, will be reduced to one lane while MODOT crews perform utility work.
The work is scheduled to take place from November 5th to November 6th.
HOLCOMB R-3 AND PORTAGEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICTS SWITCHING TO ONLINE LEARNING
Due to a rise of COVID-19 cases and concerns, the Holcomb R-3 and Portageville school districts will be switching to online learning next week.
According to officials with the Holcomb R-3 school board, due to growing concerns as more students and staff are placed under quarantine, the district will close campus and switch to online learning starting today. Students will be able to return to campus on November 9th.
The Portageville School district will also be holding virtual classes only for grades 9th through 12th. The campus will re-open on November 6th.
POPLAR BLUFF RESIDENT CHARGED WITH RESISTING ARREST IN STODDARD COUNTY
A Poplar Bluff man was taken into custody in Stoddard County on Saturday on resisting arrest.
Officials with the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department tell KWOC News that Michael Furtado was arrested on a warrant out of Stoddard County for peace disturbance, and resisting or interfering with an arrest or detention.
He was transported to the Stoddard County Jail following his arrest, on a $7,500 cash only bond.
INJURIES REPORTED FROM VEHICLE COLLISION IN STODDARD COUNTY
Two drivers were injured after their vehicles collided in Stoddard County on Wednesday.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the collision took place on US 60, west of Dexter, where a vehicle was struck when it pulled into the path of another oncoming vehicle.
The driver of the struck vehicle was seriously injured, while the driver of the second car received minor injuries. They were both transported to a Cape Girardeau hospital for treatment.
