CHILD FLOWN FROM THE SCENE AFTER BEING STRUCK BY A VEHICLE IN CARTER COUNTY

A child was injured in an incident Tuesday in Carter County.

According to the Ellsinore Police Chief Kelly Hampton, the Ellsinore Police Department received a report at approximately 12:45 pm Tuesday of a child being possibly struck by a vehicle.

Officers responded to the area and a juvenile was flown from the scene to an area hospital.

Hampton says that no further details are being released as an investigation is ongoing.

DONIPHAN MAN KILLED IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK

A Doniphan man was killed in a single vehicle wreck Tuesday afternoon.

Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that 42 year old Michael Boone was driving on US Highway 160, seven miles west of Doniphan, when his vehicle ran off the left side of the road and struck a tree.

Boone was pronounced dead at the scene by Ripley County Coroner Mike Jackson.

POPLAR BLUFF JUNIOR HIGH GETS SECOND THERAPY DOG

Poplar Bluff Junior High School has gotten a second therapy dog.

School officials say that the Junior High is the first R-I school to add a second certified therapy dog, this one designated to serve students with special needs.

Tufte, an English Labrador who turned two last month, was introduced this school year to handler Courtney Rutledge’s Life Skills class with help from Christy Frazier-Moore, of the building’s Bright Futures Site Council.

Taking care of Tufte has been tied into the goals of Rutledge’s classroom. Students with functional disabilities walk the dog on a leash and clean up afterward, measure out his food – and if they score high enough on their behavior chart, earn the privilege of giving him a treat.

During the transition between class periods, Life Skills students take Tufte into the hallway to engage with the rest of the student body.

ASSEMBLY YOUTH MINISTRY TO HIGHLIGHT TONIGHT AT THE STODDARD COUNTY FAIR

The Stoddard County Fair continues tonight with multiple events on the schedule.

Judging for sheep and goats will begin at 6 pm. At 7 pm, the Assembly Youth Ministry will be performing on the main stage. Robinson Chainsaw Wood Carvers will also be performing beginning at 7 pm.

For more information, including a full schedule of events, go to www.stoddardcountyfair.com.

TRC CHAMPIONSHIP COLLEGE RODEO TO BEGIN OCTOBER 5TH

Three Rivers College and the Sikeston Jaycees are teaming up to host the Championship College Rodeo next month.

The Rodeo has been scheduled for October 5th through the 7th at the Art Saunders Arena at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds.

The Championship is National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association-sanctioned and will feature top competitors from 15 college rodeo teams in the Association’s Ozark Region.

Events will include bull riding, bareback bronc riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, and more.

Championship College Rodeo tickets are available to purchase online at RaidersAthletics.TicketLeap.com.

FARMERS URGED TO TAKE STEPS TO KEEP MOTORISTS AND THEMSELVES SAFE

With Harvest Season underway, farmers are urged to take steps to protect themselves and other motorists while on Missouri highways.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, in 2022, there were 177 Missouri traffic crashes involving farm equipment or implements.

Farmers are being asked to make sure your farm equipment is properly marked with lights and a “slow-moving vehicle” emblem when you travel on the roadway. If traffic accumulates behind you on the road where it is difficult to make a safe pass, pull off onto the side of the road in a level area, so vehicles can pass.

ATVs being used for farming can only travel on highways during daylight hours and must be equipped with lights, a bicycle flag, and a "slow-moving vehicle" emblem.

The law requires anyone under the age of 18 to wear a safety helmet when operating an ATV; however, the Highway Patrol recommends operators wear a safety helmet regardless of age.

DONIPHAN ROAD PROJECT TO BEGIN TODAY

Road crews will be working beginning today in downtown Doniphan.

According to city officials, contractors will be sealing cracks in the downtown area along Washington Street from the courthouse to Walnut Street.

The north lane going west will be shut down today followed by the south side lane going east being shut down on Thursday.

Motorists are encouraged to avoid this area if possible and choose another route.