DAMAGING WIND AND TORNADOES POSSIBLE WITH TODAY'S STORM SYSTEM
A line of storms crossing the area tonight is bringing with it the possibility of severe weather.
Justin Gibbs, lead forecaster with the National Weather Service in Paducah, says that we could see damaging winds and tornados as a part of this system.
“We are concerned ingredients may come together Friday evening and overnight for thunderstorms producing damaging wind and a few tornadoes. If storms form they would very likely occur after the regular school and work day hours. The severe weather risk has been set at level 4 of 5 and everyone should continue to monitor for later forecast developments as the event nears.”
A wind advisory will also be in effect beginning at 1 pm today and continuing through the early morning hours on Saturday.
PUXICO WINS MSHSAA BOYS BASKETBALL THIRD PLACE GAME
The Puxico basketball season has come to an end with the Indians bringing home the state 3rd place trophy.
Puxico defeated the Lincoln Cardinals 61-38 Thursday afternoon at Mizzou Arena in Columbia in the MSHSAA Class 2 Boys Basketball 3rd Place Game.
You can listen to a replay of audio from the game on the Today’s Talk KWOC and Shuffle 92.9 Facebook pages and the River Radio Youtube page.
FORGERY INVESTIGATION LEADS TO ARREST FOR VIOLATION OF MISSOURI STOLEN VALOR ACT
A forgery investigation has resulted in the arrest of a man for allegedly impersonating a veteran.
According to the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Office, earlier this month a New Madrid County Deputy responded to Lilbourn VFW Post 7183 for a report of possible forgery.
Officials at the VFW provided the deputy with paperwork submitted by a prospective member, and at the same time voiced concerns about the validity of the documents. Investigators determined that the suspect, 52-year-old William Clark, had never served in the military in any capacity.
This week, Clark was found to be living in a hotel in Malden. Deputies conducted a search warrant of the hotel room and found numerous items of evidence including counterfeit military certificates, medals, and clothing.
Forged documents were also found where Clark had purported himself to be an officer with an American Legion Post in Texas; the flyers asked for donations for a local JROTC program that does not exist.
Clark was taken into custody and charges have been filed for forgery and a violation of Missouri’s Stolen Valor Act.
MAN SENTENCED IN CONNECTION TO BURGLARY AT AREA CHURCH
A Doniphan man will be doing time behind bars in connection to a burglary at an area church.
According to the Ripley County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, over $1,500 worth of tools was stolen from the Pilgrim’s Rest Church in Fairdealing during the early morning hours of August 7th, 2024.
During the investigation, the Highway Patrol’s Criminal Investigation Unit made contact with 34 year old Cody Vance, who confessed to the burglary.
Vance pled guilty to charges of burglary in the second degree and felony stealing and has been sentenced to serve five years in the Missouri Department of Corrections.
DONIPHAN MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO FAILING TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER
An area man has been sentenced for failing to register as a sex offender.
Ripley County Prosecuting Attorney, Matt Michel, tells KWOC News that 49 year old Bobby Scott, of Doniphan, recently plead guilty to two cases of felony failure to register as a sex offender.
Michel says at that time of his arrest last month, Scott had not registered as required since September of 2021.
Scott was sentenced to serve seven years on each case.
CREWS TO PERFORM BRIDGE MAINTENANCE TODAY NEAR CATRON
Route D in New Madrid County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction today as contractor crews perform bridge maintenance.
The section of roadway being reduced is located from Route W to County Road 783 near Catron.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through 5 p.m.
