DONIPHAN MAN KILLED IN SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH
A Doniphan man has died following a single vehicle crash Saturday afternoon in Ripley County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 35 year old Joseph St. Cin was driving on Route U, south of Doniphan, when his vehicle ran off the right side of the roadway and overturned.
St. Cin, who was reportedly not wearing a safety device, was ejected during the wreck. He was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
MANY SOUTHEAST MISSOURI SCHOOLS TO RETURN TO CLASS TODAY
Numerous schools around Southeast Missouri are set to return to classes today.
At least 20 area school districts will hold their first day of school today, including Poplar Bluff, Bernie, Campbell, Clarkton, Greenville, Kennett, Sacred Heart, Shady Grove State School, and Westwood Baptist Academy. We have a full list of Missouri school’s opening today on our website.
Three Rivers College will also be having the first day of classes for the Fall Semester today.
More area school districts will begin classes on Tuesday, including Twin Rivers, Neelyville, and Malden.
KWOC wants to wish all parents, students, teachers, and staff a fantastic new school year!!!
MOTORISTS ASKED TO WATCH FOR STUDENTS ON THE ROADWAYS
With students returning to school this week in Missouri, the Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to watch for students.
Drivers should expect a change in traffic patterns ─ school buses and parents taking their children to school and many young drivers will join other motorists on the road and affect the morning and afternoon commute. Also expect an increase in pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
Missouri law states that on a two-lane road, if a school bus is stopped and displaying warning signals while loading or unloading children, drivers must stop when meeting and following the bus. However, it is only necessary to stop on a four-lane highway when following the bus.
Drivers, when you see a stopped school bus, stay alert and follow the law. Children may not be aware of traffic and dart unexpectedly into the roadway.
Parents are encouraged to talk to their children about riding a bus, walking, or driving to school in a safe manner. If they ride a bike, please make sure they wear a helmet and follow traffic laws.
CONCRETE REPAIRS TO CAUSE DELAYS BEGINNING TODAY IN WAYNE COUNTY
Route 67 in Wayne County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as contractor crews perform concrete repairs.
The section of roadway being reduced is located from Route F to Route FF near Greeneville.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through Tuesday, September 10, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The work zone will be in place 24 hours a day until the work is completed.
RECOUNT TO BE HELD FOR BUTLER COUNTY WESTERN DISTRICT COMMISSIONER RACE
A Butler County judge has ordered a recount for the Republican nomination for the county’s Western District Commissioner position.
According to Butler County Clerk Donna Hillis, the recount will be held on Thursday August 22nd at 9 am.
Only two votes separated Larry Wells and Kenny Barker following the primary on August 6th, with Wells winning by a vote of 666 to 664.
10TH ANNUAL RIDE FOR A CURE TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY
The 10th Annual Ride for a Cure Dice Run in memory of Larry Maronay has been scheduled for this weekend.
Registration for the event will begin at 10 am on Saturday at the Dexter Elks Lodge, with the ride beginning at 11 am. The entry fee is $20 per bike and $10 for an additional rider with a meal included at the end of the ride.
All proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
For more information, call Brian Jones at 573-421-1771.
PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY FOR 33RD ANNUAL OLD GREENVILLE DAYS
Preparations are underway for the 33rd Annual Old Greenville Days.
According to the Wappapello Lake US Army Corps of Engineers, the annual event has been scheduled for September 21st and 22nd at the Greenville Recreation Area.
Officials say the event will include arts, crafts, history, and music.
For more information, contact the Wappapello Lake Management office by calling 573-222-8562.
