MAGNITUDE 4.0 EARTHQUAKE SHAKES SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
A strong earthquake shook most of Southeast Missouri Wednesday night.
According to the United States Geological Survey, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded at 8:53 pm.
The earthquake was centered just over four miles southeast of Williamsville and had a depth of over nine and a half miles.
Multiple people have reported the earthquake knocking items off of shelves.
MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL INVESTIGATING OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN POPLAR BLUFF
An officer involved shooting that resulted in one death in Poplar Bluff is under investigation.
Sergeant Clark Parrott with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tells KWOC News they are investigating an officer involved shooting at the request of the Poplar Bluff Police Department.
The incident occurred early Wednesday morning when officers were confronted by a person with a weapon in a reported threatening manner.
Four officers have been placed on administrative leave.
No other details have been released at this time.
We will follow this story for you and bring you more details as they become available.
MAN ARRESTED IN STODDARD COUNTY FOR POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
Authorities in Stoddard County have arrested an area man on a child pornography charge.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 29 year old, Craig Stott, of Benton, was recently taken into custody on a charge of possession of child pornography.
Officials say that Stott’s bond was set at $7,500.
ONE FACING METH CHARGE OUT OF SHANNON COUNTY
A Winona woman is facing drug and firearm charges following her arrest Tuesday night.
According to the Highway Patrol, 30 year old Cortney Meyer was taken into custody shortly before 7 pm Tuesday on felony charges of unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Following the arrest, she was transported to the Shannon County Jail.
PUXICO POLICE COLLECTING LETTERS TO SANTA
Christmas season is coming up and an area Police Department is wanting to make sure that children hear from Santa.
Children can write a letter to Santa and drop it off at his mailbox located outside the Puxico Police Department through December 15th.
Officers will make sure that Santa gets the kid’s letters and that he sends the children a personal letter back.
If your child would like to get a letter from Santa, be sure that their letter includes their first and last name as well as a return address.
ROADWORK ON US 67 TO BEGIN AFTER THANKSGIVING IN WAYNE COUNTY
Route 67 in Wayne County will be reduced to one lane in multiple locations starting after Thanksgiving as contractor crews perform pavement repairs.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, Route 67 will be reduced from County Road 403 to Route FF near Greenville and from County Road 216 to Route K near Coldwater.
Weather permitting, work will take place in both locations from Monday, November 29th through Monday, December 13th from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
