THREE SOUTHEAST MISSOURI RESIDENTS KILLED IN INDIANA WRECK
Indiana State Police say three travelers from Southeast Missouri are dead after a single-vehicle crash in western Indiana.
A preliminary investigation shows the vehicle crashed on Interstate 70 westbound near the 24 mile marker on Saturday afternoon.
The car traveled off the interstate and rolled several times before hitting a tree. Authorities say icy road conditions caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
58 year old Glen Jackson, 57 year old Rose Jackson and 35 year old Amber Johnson, all from New Madrid, were pronounced dead following the wreck.
A juvenile was hospitalized for injuries that weren't believed to be life-threatening.
MAN RESCUED FROM GRAIN BIN IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
A man was uninjured after getting trapped in a grain bin in Northeast Arkansas.
Randolph County Sheriff Kevin Bell tells KWOC News that the farmer was attempting to unclog the bin at around 8:30 am Monday morning when he got stuck up to his chest in the grain.
Crews from the Pocahontas Fire Department and Clay County Rescue Squad responded to the scene and were able to get the man out.
He was transported to an area hospital for precautionary reasons and has been released.
ONE INJURED WHEN SEMI-TRUCK OVERTURNS IN BUTLER COUNTY
A Semi truck overturned early Monday morning in Butler County, injuring one.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred shortly after 1 am Monday when the vehicle ran off of the ramp from eastbound US 60 to northbound US 67 and overturned.
The driver suffered moderate injuries and was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital.
Officials say the ramp was closed through around 11 am while crews were clearing the scene.
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE FROM EASTERN ARKANSAS TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
United States Representative Rick Crawford says he has tested positive for COVID-19.
In a statement issued Monday by his staff, the 55 year old Arkansas Republican said he was fully vaccinated but contracted the coronavirus late last week. It was unclear whether he has received a booster shot.
Crawford is in his sixth term serving the 1st Congressional District in eastern Arkansas.
He says has no significant symptoms, feels well and expects no complications. However, Crawford also said he will remain in isolation this week at his home in Jonesboro and intends to cast his House votes by proxy.
MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL TO PRTICIPATE IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS INITIATIVE
Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness day and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is beginning an initiative to educate commercial motor vehicle drivers, motor carriers, law enforcement officers, and the general public about human trafficking, what signs to look for, and what to do in these situations.
Colonel Eric Olson says that motorists are often the first line of defense against human trafficking.
Olson says the Missouri State Highway Patrol is joining agencies across the United States and Canada for this Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance initiative.
If you notice something that you suspect is human trafficking, you can report it by calling 1-888-373-7888.
SHOULDER REPAIRS TO CAUSE DELAYS IN STODDARD COUNTY
Route 153 in Stoddard County will be reduced over two days as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform shoulder repairs.
According to officials, the work zone is located from Route A to Route Z.
Weather permitting, work will take place both today and tomorrow from 8 am to 3 pm, each day.
