THREE RIVERS COLLEGE ELIMINATED FROM NJCAA SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
The Three Rivers College Lady Raiders have been eliminated from the NJCAA Division 1 Softball Championship.
The Lady Raiders fell behind Seminole State College 6-0 in the first three innings of their lower bracket third round matchup on Thursday.
HARVIELL MAN DIES FROM INJURIES AFTER BEING STRUCK BY A VEHICLE IN BUTLER COUNTY
A Harviell man has died after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning in Butler County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 62 year old Dennis Tubbs, was struck by a 2019 International Harvester vehicle on US Highway 67, one mile north of Harviell. The incident occurred shortly before 6:30 am.
DONIPHAN MAN KILLED IN WRECK SOUTH OF POPLAR BLUFF
A Doniphan man has died from injuries he received in a wreck Monday night.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 69 year old Barry Johnson was driving the wrong direction on US 67, south of Poplar Bluff, when he struck a vehicle head on.
The incident occurred at around 9:30 pm Monday night.
RESTAURANT EVACUATED IN SIKESTON FOLLOWING BOMB THREAT
A Southeast Missouri restaurant was evacuated yesterday after a report of a bomb threat.
According to the Sikeston Department of Public Safety, they were contacted at around 5 pm Monday in reference to a bomb threat at a restaurant in a strip mall at 231 North Main Street.
ATV WRECK KILLS FOUR YEAR OLD CHILD IN RIPLEY COUNTY
A child has died from injuries she received in an ATV wreck early Saturday morning in Ripley County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the four year old child, from Doniphan, was riding on an ATV with an adult at around 2:30 am Saturday when the vehicle overturned.
THREE RIVERS EARNS TEN SEED IN NJCAA DIVISION ONE SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Three Rivers College’s road to a national championship in softball will begin on Tuesday in Yuma, Arizona.
The Lady Raiders have earned a 10 seed in the NJCAA Division 1 Softball Championship and will face 7 seed Yavapai College, out of Prescott, Arizona.
First pitch is scheduled for 8 pm on Tuesday.
SEARCH CONDUCTED FOR MISSING MAN IN THE PORTAGEVILLE AREA
Personnel from multiple area agencies participated in a search Wednesday for man who has been missing since November.
According to the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department, 33 year old Butch Wayne Swofford was last seen on November 25th, 2020.
The New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department, along with personnel from Sikeston, Cape Girardeau, and Jackson, conducted a search in the Portageville area, but were unable to locate him.
COVID 19 VACCINE CLINIC TO BE HELD TODAY IN MALDEN
Multiple area agencies are teaming up for a vaccine clinic today in Malden.
The Dunklin County Health Department, in conjunction with the Butler County Health Department and the Missouri National Guard, is hosting a Covid-19 vaccine clinic from 8 am to 2 pm at the Malden Airport.
PEDESTRIAN KILLED IN KENNETT ACCIDENT
A pedestrian has died following an incident in Kennett.
Kennett Chief of Police Kenny Wilson tells KWOC News, that at around 9:15 Monday morning, Kennett Police and the Kennett Fire Department responded to Kennett Square to investigate an accident involving a pedestrian.
Wilson says the pedestrian, identified as Keith Mitchell, of Kennett, died from injuries he received in the accident.
LADY RAIDERS SOFTBALL TEAM SWEEP THEIR WAY TO NJCAA TOURNAMENT
The Three Rivers College Lady Raiders softball team will soon be on their way to Arizona.
The Lady Raiders swept Indian Hills Community College in a double header Sunday to secure their place in the NJCAA Division 1 Championship Tournament.
Three Rivers defeated Indian Hills 5-4 and 5-1 to sweep the best of three series. The 16 team Division 1 NJCAA Softball Championship will be held from May 25th to May 29th at Yuma, Arizona.
THREE RIVERS COLLEGE TO PLAY FOR SPOT IN NJCAA WORLD SERIES
The Three Rivers College Lady Raiders softball team is only two wins away from a trip to the NJCAA World Series.
As the Champions of Region 16, the Lady Raiders will play the winner of Region 11, Indian Hills Community College, in a three game series.
GAS TAX LEGISLATION PASSED BY MISSOURI LEGISLATURE
Missouri's gas tax could soon rise for the first time in 25 years.
State lawmakers have given final approval to a bill that would gradually add 12 and a half cents to Missouri's current 17-cent-a-gallon tax. The first 2.5 cent increase would take effect in October.
On Wednesday, Governor Mike Parson praised lawmakers for passing it and said the tax increase would provide “much needed funding for road and bridge repairs.”
THREE INJURED IN POPLAR BLUFF SHOOTING
Three people have been injured following a shooting in Poplar Bluff.
Poplar Bluff Police Chief Danny Whiteley tells KWOC News that the shooting occurred at approximately 6:30 pm Tuesday night, on the north end of the Mini Park near Alice and Garfield Street.
The victims were transported to an area hospital with at least one in serious condition. The other two victims sustained non-life threatening injuries. No information was available on any possible suspects.
MAN FLOWN FROM SCENE OF DUNKLIN COUNTY WRECK
A Senath man was flown from the scene of a wreck Sunday night in Dunklin County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 44 year old Michael Weldon was driving on Highway P, east of Senath, when his vehicle travelled off the side of the roadway and struck a pole.
Weldon suffered moderate injuries and was flown to a Memphis hospital.
WANTED FUGITIVE ARRESTED IN FISK
A wanted fugitive was taken into custody last week in Southeast Missouri.
Officials with the Dexter Police Department tell KWOC News that they were working a joint operation on Thursday with the U.S. Marshals Service and A.T.F. to locate Michael Ryan of Fisk.
Ryan was located inside a vehicle in Dexter and fled from officers when they attempted to make a traffic stop. A motor vehicle pursuit ensued and traveled throughout portions of rural Stoddard County.
FISK WOMAN KILLED IN TWO VEHICLE WRECK
A Thursday morning wreck in Butler County resulted in fatal injuries for a Fisk woman.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that 54 year old Amanda LeGrand pulled into the path of a freightliner on Route B shortly before 6:30 am on Thursday.
BUNKER MAN FLOWN TO ST. LOUIS HOSPITAL AFTER LOG TRUCK OVERTURNS
A log truck overturned Wednesday morning in Southeast Missouri resulting in injuries for the driver.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that 70 year old Michael Hatcher was driving the truck on Route HH near Ellington when the vehicle ran off the side of the roadway and overturned.
MASS CASUALTY TRAINING EVENT TO BE HELD TODAY IN POPLAR BLUFF
Three Rivers College students will get hands on training today during the biannual mass casualty training event.
The training event, which helps prepare students in participating programs for a mass casualty emergency such as a natural disaster or terrorist attack, will be held today at the Bess Activity Center.
KENNETT POLICE SEARCHING FOR VEHICLE IN POSSIBLE HIT AND RUN
Authorities in Kennett are asking for the public’s help in finding a vehicle that was involved in a possible hit and run.
According to the Kennett Police Department, a white Dodge Ram 1500 or 2500 was possibly involved in a hit and run accident Saturday night near the Delta Fair Grounds.
The truck will have damage to its right front bumper and/or fender and a picture of the vehicle is available on our Facebook page.
Anyone with information about the incident or the whereabouts of the vehicle are asked to contact the Kennett Police Department at 573-888-4622.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE TONIGHT IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Severe weather is possible tonight in Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas.
According to a Hazardous Weather Outlook issued by the National Weather Service, isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected tonight. Severe storms will be possible throughout the region mainly in the afternoon and early evening hours, but the threat will be greatest in southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas.
Officials say that damaging winds, large hail, locally heavy rainfall, and isolated tornadoes will all be possible.
