MOTORCYCLE CRASH LEAVES ONE INJURED IN BUTLER COUNTY
One man was injured in a crash Monday night outside of Poplar Bluff.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred when a truck failed to yield to a motorcycle on Route B and was hit by the motorcycle.
The driver of the motorcycle, a 23 year old man from the Fisk area, was flown to a St. Louis hospital with serious injuries. No injuries were reported for the driver of the truck.
NO INDICATIONS OF BIASES DURING TRAFFIC STOPS BY POPLAR BLUFF POLICE FOUND ACCORDING TO ATTORNEY GENERAL REPORT
Poplar Bluff Police Chief Danny Whitley is commending his officers after a recent report concerning traffic stops was released.
The Missouri Attorney General’s office recently published their annual Vehicle Stop Report.
According to the report, there were no indications of biased-based profiling and/or treatment of individuals during traffic stops completed by the Poplar Bluff Police Department.
The department also did not receive any bias-based profiling complaints, nor was any evidence of bias found in any internal affairs investigations.
The report says that the PBPD’s traffic stop, arrest, and citation numbers were well within the average of departments throughout the state.
Chief Whitely publicly commended PBPD officers for their ability to act without bias. He added that the department prides itself on acting fairly and impartially.
FLAGS TO FLY AT HALF STAFF TODAY IN HONOR OF BERNIE POLICE LIEUTENANT
Flags in Missouri will be at half staff today to honor a southeast Missouri police lieutenant who died in the line of duty.
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Stoddard County, all police stations, sheriffs’ offices, and Missouri State Highway Patrol general and troop headquarters across Missouri to honor Bernie Police Department Lieutenant Eddie Mays.
Mays was on duty last week when he suffered a medical emergency while handcuffing a resisting suspect and could not be resuscitated.
Mays Memorial Service will be held today in Dexter, before his interment at the Veteran’s Cemetery in Bloomfield.
QULIN TO HOST PUBLIC HEARING TODAY
The city of Qulin will be hosting a public hearing today.
City officials say that the hearing will be to discuss the city’s application for the Community Development Block Grant program.
The city is proposing to repave deteriorated roadways in the area bounded by several streets north of D Street, which includes, but is not limited to, portions of First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Streets. The total project cost is estimated at approximately $520,000.
All interested citizens and groups are encouraged to attend the hearing at 5 pm this evening at the Qulin City Hall.
For more information, call 573-328-4488.
MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION APPROVED FOR MAY 16TH STORMS THAT KILLED TWO IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
A federal disaster declaration has been approved for storms that killed two people last month in Southeast Missouri.
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced that President Trump has approved Missouri's request for a major disaster declaration in response to the May 16 severe storms and tornadoes.
That storm system included an EF-3 tornado that tracked along a 16 mile path in Stoddard and Scott Counties, killing two people.
Governor Kehoe says individual assistance will be available to eligible residents in Scott County impacted by the May 16th storms.
Individual Assistance allows eligible residents to seek federal assistance with temporary housing, housing repairs, replacement of damaged belongings, vehicles, and other qualifying expenses.
The declaration also approved public assistance for Scott County.
Individuals who sustained damage or losses due to the May 16 severe weather may now apply for FEMA disaster assistance online at www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling FEMA’s toll-free registration line at 1-800-621-3362.
PIEDMONT WOMAN FLOWN FROM THE SCENE OF A CRASH
A Piedmont woman was flown from the scene of a crash Monday night in Iron County.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that a 39 year old woman was driving on Missouri Highway 143, seven miles east of Des Arc, when her vehicle ran off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree.
The driver suffered serious injuries in the crash and was flown to a St. Louis hospital.
ROAD CLOSURE SCHEDULED FOR TODAY NEAR ADVANCE
Route OO in Stoddard County will be closed today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.
The closure will be located from County Road 307 to County Road 309 near Advance.
Weather permitting, work will take place today from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
