KENNETT MAN SCHEDULED TO APPEAR IN COURT THIS WEEK ON CHILD MOLESTATION CHARGES
An area man is scheduled to appear in court this week on multiple child molestation charges.
According to authorities, 41 year old Ryan Cuff, of Kennett, was arrested earlier this month on several charges, including two counts of child molestation - 1st degree, along with single counts of statutory sodomy and furnishing pornographic material to a minor.
Cuff was arrested by the Dunklin County Sheriff’s Department and held on a $150,000 cash only bond.
He is scheduled to appear in a Dunklin County courtroom on Tuesday.
MALDEN MAN KILLED IN SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH NEAR DEXTER
A Malden man has died from injuries he received in a single vehicle crash Friday night.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that the 25 year old male driver was travelling on Route H, ten miles southwest of Dexter, when his vehicle failed to negotiate a curve, ran off the left side of the roadway, and overturned multiple times.
The driver was ejected during the wreck and later pronounced dead at the scene by Stoddard County Coroner Brent Stidham.
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS ACCEPTING CHRISTMAS TREES FOR RECYCLING
If you are still wondering what to do with your Christmas tree, the US Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake would like to hear from you.
The Corps of Engineers is accepting Christmas trees through January 17th at the Redman Creek boat ramp. The drop-off location is marked with a sign.
Officials say that once the trees are deposited at the collection site, they become property of the Corps of Engineers for use in establishing fish shelters and small game habitats.
For more information, contact Natural Resources Specialist John Daves at 573-222-8562.
CONTRACT AWARDED FOR PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS IN BUTLER COUNTY
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has awarded contracts for various road projects in Southeast Missouri.
According to officials, an over 2.5 million dollar contract was awarded to Pace Construction Company, for pavement improvements on Route 158 and Route 142 in Butler County.
An over 1.7 million dollar contract was awarded to James H. Drew Corporation for sign replacements on major routes throughout Southeast Missouri.
Additional information about the projects, including a timeline and what impacts there will be to traffic, will be released prior to the start of construction.
MOTORISTS ASKED TO WATCH FOR SIGNS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, which is dedicated to educating the traveling public on human trafficking, what to look for, and what everyone can do to help stop it.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol say that motorists are often the first line of defense against human trafficking.
Signs of human trafficking are not always obvious, and may include:
Signs of psychological coercion, such as depression, anxiety, and/or an overly submissive attitude; Lack of control over his/her schedule, money, and/or items proving identification;
Coached/rehearsed responses to questions.
If you notice something that you suspect is human trafficking, you can report it by calling 1-888-373-7888.
DRAINAGE REPAIR PROJECT UNDERWAY IN STODDARD COUNTY
Route ZZ in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform drainage repairs.
The work zone is located near Dexter between County Roads 642 and 659.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily through Friday.
