KWOC’S FRANKIE AND CHANCE CASTEEL HONORED FOR THEIR WORK KEEPING THE AREA SAFE DURING STORMS

KWOC’S own Frankie Casteel has been honored by the state of Missouri for his weather coverage.

Both Frankie, and his son Chance, were presented a resolution Wednesday by Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe and Missouri State Representative Hardy Billington, honoring them for their efforts informing the public during the recent severe weather and tornadoes that affected the area.

Frankie and Chance both were in Jefferson City Wednesday to accept the resolution and talk with the Governor.

MEASLES CASE CONFIRMED IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

State officials have confirmed a case of measles located in Southeast Missouri.

Officials with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services have confirmed that a case of measles has been located in an adult resident of New Madrid County.

Exposure is believed to be limited, and known contacts are being identified and contacted. There is no indication of widespread public exposure.

MAN STRUCK BY A VEHICLE WHILE RIDING LAWN MOWER NEAR POPLAR BLUFF

A man riding a lawn mower was struck by a vehicle over the weekend near Poplar Bluff.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 46 year old man from St. Louis was riding the mower on Highway T shortly after 11 pm Saturday night when he was struck by a vehicle from behind.

The mower then ran off the side of the road and struck a tree.