STUCKER AND DARNELL WIN RACES IN BUTLER COUNTY
Ralph Stucker and Jeff Darnell were the winners of the contested races Tuesday in Butler County.
For County Commissioner of the Eastern District of Butler County, Ralph Stucker defeated Van Rhodes 8,873-2,388.
In the race for Butler County Public Administrator, Jeff Darnell beat Amy Kopf 13,222-4,027.
In Carter County, voters approved a question that will exempt senior citizens, aged 62 and older, from increases in the property tax liability due on their primary residence.
DONALD TRUMP REELECTED PRESIDENT
Former President Donald Trump is projected to retake the White House.
Trump carried both Missouri and Arkansas on his way to getting over 270 votes to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris.
It was a good night for Republicans in both Missouri as Josh Hawley was reelected to the Senate for Missouri, while Jason Smith was reelected to the US House of Representatives.
In Arkansas, Rick Crawford was reelected to the US House of Representatives.
MISSOURI STATE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN ACTIVATED IN RESPONSE TO FLOODING AND SEVERE WEATHER
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has taken steps to increase the state's response to flooding and severe weather.
On Tuesday Governor Parson signed an Executive Order to activate the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan.
Parts of Missouri have already sustained flood and storm damage with additional impacts expected as river levels begin to crest and floodwaters recede.
According to NOAA, the Current River at Van Buren is expected to crest at 30 feet Wednesday evening, which is 3 feet above the major flood stage. Evacuations were started Tuesday along the Current River in the Van Buren area.
The Current River at Doniphan is expected to crest at 28 feet midday on Thursday. The major flood stage for that area is 22 feet.
Governor Parson says that the Executive Order enables the state to be better prepared and ready to assist communities with response and recovery.
MISSOURI VOTERS APPROVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT REGARDING ABORTION
Missouri voters have approved a Constitutional Amendment that enshrines abortion rights in the state constitution and replaces a near-total ban on the procedure.
Missouri Constitutional Amendment 3 was passed by voters on Tuesday. Voters also approved amendments to legalize sports betting, and prohibit ranked choice voting.
Voters rejected amendments that allow for a casino near the Lake of the Ozarks and allow costs and fees to go to salaries and benefits for certain and former law enforcement personnel.
A proposition that will increase the minimum wage in Missouri was also approved by voters.
In Arkansas, voters approved both statewide issues that were on the ballots.
MAN IN CRITICAL CONDITION FOLLOWING SHOOTING IN POPLAR BLUFF
A victim is in critical condition following a shooting Monday evening in Poplar Bluff.
According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, shortly before 5:30 pm officers responded to the area of Illinois and Iowa Avenues regarding a report of several shots being fired.
At the scene officers located a 34-year-old male subject walking along the street who was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The subject was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital and then to a Cape Girardeau hospital where his condition is listed as critical.
Lieutenant Josh Stewart tells KWOC News that the suspect or suspects fled the scene prior to officers arriving.
An investigation is ongoing and anyone who has information in connection to the incident is asked to contact the Poplar Bluff Police Department at 573-785-5776.
MIKE KEHOE ELECTED MISSOURI GOVERNOR
Republican Mike Kehoe defeated Democrat Crystal Quade to win the Missouri governor's race on Tuesday.
Kehoe is Missouri's lieutenant governor and will take over for Mike Parson, who was barred by term limits from seeking reelection.
Republicans also swept the other Missouri Executive offices, with Dave Wasinger being elected Lieutenant Governor, Denny Hoskins winning the race for Secretary of State, Vivek Malek being reelected State Treasurer, and Andrew Bailey being reelected Attorney General.
For the Missouri State Senate, Jason Bean won reelection for Missouri District 25.
For the Missouri State House of Representatives, Tony Harbison, Cameron Bunting Parker, Steve Jordan, and Keith Elliott all won their races.
In Arkansas, John Thurston was elected as state Treasurer.
ELECTION RESULTS FOR RIPLEY AND PEMISCOT COUNTIES
Voters in Ripley and Pemiscot County cast their ballots on Tuesday.
In Ripley County, Donna Barnett won the race for Public Administrator while voters also rejected tax levy for road and bridge purposes.
In Pemiscot County, David Greer was elected as 1st District Commissioner for the County Commission. Hayti voters also rejected a mosquito suppression and control assessment increase.
