FRIDAY STORM SYSTEMS BRING WIND DAMAGE AND GOLFBALL SIZE HAIL TO BUTLER COUNTY
The storm system that crossed Southeast Missouri on Friday brought damage to some areas of Butler County.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered thunderstorms produced isolated large hail up to the size of golf balls, along with isolated wind damage during the afternoon and evening hours on Friday.
Officials say that between 3:30 and 7:30 PM, there were approximately 23 reports of dime-size or larger hail or wind damage. The largest hailstones documented occurred in southeast Butler County.
Power line poles were also snapped and knocked over near the Poplar Bluff airport.
THREE RIVERS COLLEGE LADY RAIDERS EARN PLACE IN NJCAA BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
The Three Rivers College Lady Raiders continued their undefeated season over the weekend and won a regional championship.
The Lady Raiders defeated Moberly Area Community College 78 to 76 on Saturday in the NJCAA Region 16 Championship Game to bring their record for the season to 21-0.
The win earned Three Rivers a 9 seed in the NJCAA Division 1 Women’s Basketball Championship.
Their 1st round matchup against the 24 seed Eastern Oklahoma State is scheduled for noon on April 19th at the Rip Griffin Center in Lubbock, Texas.
ONE CHARGED IN CONNECTION TO FATAL SOUTHEAST MISSOURI SHOOTING
A Southeast Missouri man has been charged with 1st degree murder following a fatal shooting over the weekend.
Sergeant Jeff Kinder with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tells KWOC news that shortly after 5 am Saturday morning, a male subject entered a convenience store in Oregon County and shot four people. One individual died at the scene and three others have critical injuries.
Authorities have arrested 28 year old Christopher Lindley, of Thayer on charges of 1st degree murder and armed criminal action. He is being held without bond.
GROUNDBREAKING HELD AT SITE OF NEW POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT
Numerous community members were in attendance for the groundbreaking of the new Poplar Bluff Police Department.
The groundbreaking ceremony was held on Friday at the new building’s location on North Shelby Road.
Officials say that this is the 1st purpose built facility in the city’s history. Completion of the project is expected in the summer of 2022.
NEELYVILLE MAN ARRESTED OVER THE WEEKEND ON MULTIPLE FELONY CHARGES
A Neelyville man was taken into custody over the weekend on multiple felony charges.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 25 year old Nicholas Tyler was arrested Saturday afternoon in Butler County on felony charges of unlawful use of a weapon and possession of a controlled substance - methamphetamine.
Tyler is also facing charges of unlawful use of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance - marijuana.
Following the arrest, Tyler was held at the Butler County Sheriff’s Office.
PAVEMENT REPAIRS TO FORCE CLOSURE OF CARTER COUNTY ROAD TODAY
A Southeast Missouri road will be closed today for pavement repairs.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, Route B in Carter County will be closed from 8 am to 3 pm.
The work zone is located from U.S. 60 to Route K and officials say the road will be open to local traffic only.
