BITTERLY COLD TEMPERATURES AND POSSIBLE SLICK ROADS FOR THIS MORNING
While the snow is past us for now, we are looking at very cold temperatures to start off Friday morning.
Temperatures across Southeast Missouri dropped to around 10 degrees overnight. Wind chill values have gotten below ten degrees, even approaching zero degrees in some areas.
According to the National Weather Service, snowfall totals reached up to four inches in some Southeast Missouri locations on Thursday.
Roads may remain slick and hazardous this morning, especially secondary, rural, and untreated roads. Motorists are advised to use extreme caution while driving this morning.
Yesterday, multiple portions of Interstate 55 had to be closed at various times due to incidents.
Before you travel, check all current Missouri road conditions on the Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org, or through MoDOT’s smartphone app.
ILLINOIS WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WRECK NEAR DEXTER
An Illinois woman was flown from the scene of a single vehicle wreck early Thursday morning near Dexter.
According to authorities, the wreck occurred when a vehicle ran off of Missouri Highway 25 and struck a utility pole.
The wreck occurred at around 3:40 am Thursday, three miles south of Dexter.
A passenger in the vehicle, 46 year old Beth Stovall, of Raymond, Illinois, was seriously injured in the wreck and flown to a Cape Girardeau hospital. No injuries were listed for the driver.
ALMOST 10,000 DEER TAKEN DURING ALTERNATIVE-METHODS PORTION OF FIREARMS DEER SEASON
Missouri state officials say that almost 10,000 deer were taken during the alternative-methods portion of the firearms deer season.
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 9,965 deer during the alternative-methods portion, which ran from December 25th to January 4th.
Howell and Oregon counties were the only two counties in Southeast Missouri to rank in the top 10 statewide.
The harvest total for last year’s alternative-methods portion was 14,623.
APPLICATION DEADLINE APPROACHING FOR HIGHWAY PATROL RECRUIT CLASS
There is still time to apply and test for the next Missouri State Highway Patrol Recruit Class.
Highway Patrol officials tell KWOC News that qualified individuals of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and that testing will be offered at nine different locations in Missouri.
The selection process is a multi-phase testing procedure which includes a written examination, a physical fitness for duty assessment, polygraph examination, background investigation, and oral interview board.
To be eligible, candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent and be 21 years of age upon graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy.
The application deadline is February 2nd. For more information, go online to www.MOTrooper.com.
TODAY IS THE DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TAGS FOR BULKY ITEM PICKUP
Today is the final day for Poplar Bluff residents to purchase tags for this month’s Bulky Item Pickup.
Residents can purchase bulk item tags from the City Collector’s office at City Hall for $20. The tags entitles you to the removal of four bulk items, such as couches or refrigerators. Tires may be collected for a charge of $3 per tire with a limit of four tires.
No construction materials or small items will be picked up and the program is for residential areas only.
Today is the final day to purchase item tags at City Hall to be included in next week’s pick up, which will be conducted on January 11th.
CONTRACTS AWARDED FOR SOUTHEAST MISSOURI ROADWAY PROJECTS
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has awarded contracts for various projects in Southeast Missouri.
An over ten million dollar contract was awarded for resurfacing Interstate 155 from Route 412 to the Tennessee State line in Pemiscot County.
An over 3.5 million dollar contract was awarded for bridge and culvert replacements in New Madrid County. The bridges are included in Governor Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program, which will repair or replace 250 bridges across the state.
Additional information, including timelines and impacts to traffic, will be released prior to the start of construction.
