TRC RODEO TEAM MEMBER FLOWN TO ST. LOUIS HOSPITAL AFTER BEING INJURED WHILE EXERCISING WITH A HORSE
A Three Rivers College Rodeo Team member was flown to a St. Louis hospital on Saturday following a training accident.
According to the Rodeo Team’s facebook page, Freshman Annika Olson, from Red Bud, Illinois, was exercising with her horse at the team ranch on Saturday when the accident occurred.
Olson had to undergo surgery and was in the ICU as of Sunday evening.
STODDARD COUNTY FAIR TO BEGIN TODAY
The 2023 Stoddard County Fair is set to begin this evening.
The fair will kick-off with the parade in downtown Dexter at 5:30 pm.
There will be multiple nights of entertainment and events throughout the week as a part of the Stoddard County Fair, including performances tonight by Randy Harrington and the Robinson Chainsaw Carvers.
For more information, including the full schedule, go to www.stoddardcountyfair.com.
FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED IN SIKESTON DEATH
The SEMO Major Case Squad has started an investigation into the death of a Sikeston woman.
According to the Sikeston Department of Public Safety, they were contacted Monday morning at around 9 am about a suspected missing person.
Officers responded to the home of the missing person, 49 year old Carolyn Hann, and found her deceased.
Officials say that officers suspected foul play and activated the SEMO Major Case Squad.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information concerning the case is asked to contact the Sikeston Department of Public Safety at 573-471-4711 or make a report anonymously by calling 573-475-3774.
MANY MIGRATORY BIRD SEASONS ARE UNDERWAY IN MISSOURI
Many migratory bird seasons are underway in Missouri and the Missouri Department of Conservation is reminding hunters to follow regulations and to always hunt safely.
According to the MDC, Dove season has started and runs through November 29th. Seasons for other migratory birds that are in progress include Teal which is through September 24th, Sora and Virginia rails which is through November 9th, and Snipe which is through December 16th.
The American Woodcock season runs from October 15th through November 28th.
For questions about hunting migratory birds, contact your local MDC office or go online to mdc.mo.gov.
EARTHQUAKE SHAKES SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
A small earthquake shook Southeast Missouri this past weekend.
According to the United States Geological Survey, a 2.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 1:42 am Saturday morning.
The quake was located five and a half miles north of New Madrid and had a depth of over seven miles.
MOTORISTS AND FARMERS URGED TO STAY ALERT ON ROADWAYS
Many area farmers will soon be starting or are already in the process of harvesting their crops and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to be prepared for heavier farm machinery traffic, especially on rural highways.
When you come up behind a tractor or other farm machinery, remember to slow down and be patient. Wait to pass until you have a clear view of the road ahead and there is no oncoming traffic. Never pass on a hill or curve.
Officials say that collisions commonly occur when a motorist tries to pass a left-turning farm vehicle. A tractor that appears to be pulling to the right side of the road to let motorists pass, instead may be preparing to make a wide left turn.
Be sure to watch the farmer’s hand and light signals closely.
