Tuesday, October 20, 2026
NO-EXCUSE EARLY VOTING BEGINS TODAY IN MISSOURI
Early voting will get underway today in Missouri..
No excuse absentee voting begins today for the November general election.
An absentee ballot can be requested from your local election authority. According to the Butler County Clerk’s office, a photo ID will be needed if someone wants to vote absentee.
The general election will be held on Tuesday, November 3rd.
DATES ANNOUNCED FOR 34TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AUTO TOUR
Officials with the Friends of Wappapello Lake have announced the dates for the 2026 Festival of Lights Auto Tour.
The 34th Annual Auto Tour will be held at the Redman Creek East Campground from November 27th through December 26th.
This event is being held in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is supported by businesses, volunteers, churches, organizations, and the community.
For more information, contact the Wappapello Lake Management Office at 573-222-7500.
THIS WEEK IS NATIONAL SCHOOL BUS SAFETY WEEK
This week is National School Bus Safety Week and parents are being encouraged to make sure their kids are safe around school buses.
When your kids are waiting for the school bus, have them wait in a location where the driver can see them while driving down the street.
Warn children that if they drop something getting on and off the bus, they should never pick it up. Instead, they should tell the driver and follow the driver’s instructions.
If you meet your child at the bus stop after school, wait on the side where the child will be dropped off, not across the street. Children can be so excited to see you after school that they dash across the street and forget the safety rules.
Motorists are also reminded to be aware of all school zones and school bus stop signs.
TRC TRUNK OR TREAT SET FOR OCTOBER 24
The Three Rivers College Campus Activities Board has announced the date for their Halloween Trunk or Treat.
The event is scheduled for 5 to 7 pm on Saturday, October 24th in the parking lot of the Tinnin Fine Arts Center.
Organizers say that there will be free candy available for little trick or treaters along with a lot of fun.
More information is available at trcc.edu/events.
CULVERT REPLACEMENT SCHEDULED TO BEGIN TODAY IN BLOOMFIELD
Route E in Stoddard County will be reduced beginning today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.
The section of roadway being reduced is located from County Road 527 to Route 25 in Bloomfield.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. both today and tomorrow.
ROAD PROJECT UNDERWAY ON ROUTE 25 IN DUNKLIN COUNTY
Route 25 in Dunklin County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction for multiple weeks as contractor crews perform concrete replacement.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the work zone will be located from County Road 426 to County Road 430 near Kennett.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Friday, November 6.