WIDESPREAD THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED TODAY WHICH COULD INCLUDE SEVERE WEATHER

Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected for today, which brings with it a chance of severe weather.

According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, there is a slight risk for most of the area to get severe storms today, mainly this afternoon.

Locally heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding will also be a concern.

BLUE ALERT ISSUED FOR MAN WHO ALLEGEDLY SHOT AT CARUTHERSVILLE POLICE OFFICERS

A Blue Alert was issued Sunday morning for a man who is accused of firing at police officers.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, authorities are searching for 42 year old Zachary Walker. The subject allegedly fired at two Caruthersville police officers who were contacting a large number of people that were gathered in the area of East 12th Street and Walker Avenue in Caruthersville.

Investigators believe Walker may have been wounded when officers returned fire. Walker’s vehicle was found crashed approximately two blocks away.

BUTLER COUNTY ROAD TO BE CLOSED BEGINNING ON MONDAY

A Butler County road will be closed this summer for bridge replacements.

According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, Route AA in Butler County will be closed beginning Monday so contractor crews can replace the bridges over Drainage Ditches 1 and 10. 

The work zone will be located between County Roads 621 and 629 in Broseley.

DEXTER MAN CHARGED WITH 10 COUNTS OF CHILD MOLESTATION

A Dexter man has been charged with multiple counts of child molestation.

Dexter Police Chief Hank Trout tells KWOC News that 39 year old Andrew Rudd was arrested in connection to an investigation into a report of sexual assault involving a juvenile.

Rudd is being held at the Stoddard County Jail on a no bond warrant for ten counts of child molestation - 4th degree.