TWO AREA SOFTBALL TEAMS TO PLAY IN STATE SEMIFINALS TODAY
Both Kennett and Holcomb High School Softball teams will be playing in the State Semi-finals today in Springfield.
Kennett, who has a 21 and seven record this season, will be taking on 27 and three Diamond High School beginning at 11 am. The winner will advance to the State Championship game on Tuesday against the winner of the second semi-final between Park Hills Central and Skyline.
Holcomb, who has a 26 and six record, will be taking on Jasper High School starting at 1:15 pm. Jasper is 15-9 this year. The winner will advance to the State Championship game also on Tuesday against the winner of the second semi-final between Plato and Wellington-Napoleon.
The finals will begin at 11 am Tuesday at Killian Sports Complex in Springfield.
Coming up today, Today’s Talk KWOC will be covering the Class 2 State Sectional baseball game between East Carter and Portageville live from East Carter at 4:30 pm.
SEAT BELT ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN TO START TODAY IN MISSOURI
A new seat belt enforcement campaign is set to begin today in Missouri.
According to Dexter Police Chief Hank Trout, Dexter Police will be joining with statewide law enforcement through June 5th for a statewide “Click It or Ticket” mobilization to step up enforcement on Missouri’s seat belt law.
More than 6 out of 10 people killed in 2021 Missouri traffic crashes were not wearing a seat belt.
BUTLER COUNTY ROAD TO BE CLOSED FOR CULVERT REPLACEMENT
Route M in Butler County will be closed today so Missouri Department of Transportation crews can replace a culvert under the roadway.
The section of roadway to be closed is located from County Road 470 to County Road 475.
Weather permitting, work will take place today from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
HAIL, FLASH FLOODING, AND WIND DAMAGE REPORTED DURING WEEKEND STORMS
Saturday afternoon’s storm system brought hail and wind damage to areas of Southeast Missouri.
According to the National Weather Service, ping pong size hail was reported near the junction of Highway 25 and Highway 412 in Dunklin County. There were also reports of hail in New Madrid, Pemiscot, and Stoddard counties.
The thunderstorms also caused limbs to be knocked down and roads to be flooded in the New Madrid area. Winds were estimated to be 45 to 50 miles per hour.
THIS WEEK IS NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK
This week is National Safe Boating week and Missouri officials are stressing the importance of safety while on the waterways.
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, tells KWOC News that National Safe Boating week is purposefully scheduled just prior to Memorial Day weekend, which many people consider the kickoff to the boating season.
Boaters are encouraged to arrange for a thorough inspection of your boat prior to taking it out on the water.
The Patrol’s marine operations troopers are available to inspect the required equipment on your boat, at your request, to make sure you’re in compliance with state law.
For more information contact your local Highway Patrol Troop Headquarters.
OVER SIX MONTH LONG BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT TO BEGIN TODAY IN WAYNE COUNTY
Route 34 in Wayne County will be closed for over six months beginning today as contractor crews replace a bridge over the Black River.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the bridge is located between County Road 453 and County Road 459 near Leeper.
This bridge is included in Gov. Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program, which will repair or replace 250 bridges across the state.
The project is anticipated to be completed by December 1st.
