SEARCH UNDERWAY FOLLOWING SHOOTING IN NEW MADRID
A search is underway in New Madrid in connection to a shooting incident.
According to New Madrid Police Chief Joey Higgerson, on Wednesday morning officers were called to the 400 block of Semo Drive at around 8 am in reference to gunshots in the neighborhood.
Witnesses told police that the driver of a blue car was firing at a white car, and that an occupant of the white car was shooting back. The vehicles had both left the scene prior to officers' arrival and there appeared to be no injuries.
Higgerson says that police are currently searching for Dominique Betts in connection to the shooting.
Betts is wanted for unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action, and unlawful possession of a firearm. He is being considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.
Anyone who has information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the New Madrid Police Department at 573-748-5226.
BRIDGE TO BE REPLACED ON ROUTE 142 IN BUTLER COUNTY
The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced plans to replace two structures on Route 142 in Butler and Ripley Counties.
According to officials, the Butler County bridge is located over Cane Creek Ditch, near Neelyville, and the Ripley County structure is located over Mill Creek, near Gatewood.
The projects will be let in January 2023, with construction beginning as early as spring of 2023.
As work is underway, the roadway will be closed in the vicinity of each structure for approximately three months. Signed detours will be in place in both locations.
Completion is anticipated for each project by fall of 2023.
84 YEAR OLD MAN KILLED IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK
An 84 year old man has died after being involved in a single vehicle wreck in Eminence.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a vehicle driven by Donald Burrus, of Eminence, ran off of a city road Tuesday evening, travelled down an embankment, and struck several trees.
Burrus was pronounced dead Wednesday afternoon by Shannon County Coroner Sam Murphy.
AREA SHERIFF’S OFFICE RAISING FUNDS TO ADD A K9 UNIT
An area Sheriff’s Office is raising funds to add a K9 unit to their patrol division.
Stoddard County Sheriff Carl Hefner tells KWOC News that his office is seeking assistance from the community in order to raise funds to place a K9 unit in service.
Hefner says the funds would be utilized for the acquisition of the canine officers, training for the canine and handler, and for equipment.
Anyone who wants to donate should go to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Office in Bloomfield.
TRC CHAMPIONSHIP COLLEGE RODEO TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK
Three Rivers College and the Sikeston Jaycees are teaming up to host the Championship College Rodeo next week.
The Rodeo has been scheduled for October 14th through the 16th at the Art Saunders Arena at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds
The Championship is National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association-sanctioned and will feature top competitors from 15 college rodeo teams in the Association’s Ozark Region.
Events will include bull riding, bareback bronc riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, and more.
Championship College Rodeo tickets are available to purchase at Three Rivers College’s Office of Student Accounts in Poplar Bluff.
PAVEMENT REPAIRS TO CAUSE DELAYS TODAY IN CARTER COUNTY
U.S. Route 60 in Carter County will be reduced today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.
According to officials, the section of Route 60 to be reduced is located from Route J to Route Y.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 6:30 am to 5 pm.
