MOTORISTS ASKED TO WATCH FOR SLICK ROADS
The area received winter weather yesterday which has resulted in possible slick roads for this morning.
Southeast Missouri received sleet, snow, and freezing rain over the course of Wednesday evening.
With temperatures falling into the teens overnight, there is the possibility of ice on area roads as you start your morning commute.
While driving, remember to buckle up and give yourself extra time to get to your destination.
You can find road conditions online by using the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org, or through MoDOT’s free smartphone app, available for iPhone and Android phones.
MAN ARRAIGNED IN BUTLER COUNTY ON CHILD MOLESTATION CHARGE
An area man is facing a child molestation charge out of Butler County.
According to Missouri Case Net, 39 year old Jimmy Farrar, of Ellsinore, was arraigned earlier this week on charges of statutory rape or attempted statutory rape – 1st degree, child molestation – 1st degree, and two counts of statutory sodomy or attempted statutory sodomy with a person less than 12 years of age.
The charges stem from incidents that allegedly occurred last year.
No bond was set in the case.
VIRTUAL HEARING SCHEDULED FOR EARLY NEXT MONTH TO DISCUSS FUTURE INTERSTATE 57
The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a virtual public hearing early next month to discuss a proposed project to upgrade U.S. Route 67 in Butler County to four lanes in preparation for Future I-57.
The hearing will be held on Thursday, February 3rd from 4 to 6 p.m., with formal presentations beginning at 4 and 5 p.m.
Officials say that the same presentation will be delivered at both 4 and 5 pm to provide attendees with multiple opportunities to join the discussion.
Throughout the online hearing, there will be opportunities for attendees to ask questions or share comments. Attendees can join the virtual public hearing on February 3rd by visiting MoDOT.org/FutureI57.
FIRE TRUCK OVERTURNS IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
A fire truck overturned Tuesday in Southeast Missouri.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the fire truck was on Highway N in Scott County when it swerved to miss a vehicle, ran off the roadway, and overturned.
The incident occurred around 4 pm.
The driver of the fire truck suffered moderate injuries and was transported to a Cape Girardeau hospital.
TAKE STEPS TO PREVENT YOUR WATER PIPES FROM FREEZING
With temperatures getting down to the low teens and wind chills getting below zero, are you taking precautions to make sure your pipes don’t freeze?
According to the American Red Cross, you can open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing. Be sure to move any harmful cleaners and household chemicals up out of the reach of children.
When you notice the temperatures getting below freezing, start a cold water from your faucets.
Keeping water moving through your system can help prevent your pipes from freezing.
FEED AND SEED EVENT SET FOR TODAY IN POPLAR BLUFF
New Day Ministry in Poplar Bluff will be hosting a feed and seed event today.
The event is from 3 to 5 pm and is first come, first serve, with packs limited to one per household.
New Day Ministry is located at 703 Franklin Street in Poplar Bluff.
If you would like more information, contact Pastor Nancy Wolverton at 573-718-4578.
