Thursday, April 9, 2026
CANDIDATES PLACED ON WRONG WARDS ON FISK BALLOTS
It has been discovered that ballots were misprinted in a Southeast Missouri town for the Tuesday municipal elections.
Butler County Clerk Donna Hillis tells KWOC News that the candidates for the Fisk Ward 1 and Ward 2 Alderperson races were placed in the opposite wards than they were supposed to be.
The Ward 1 candidates, Chris Williams, Janice Hancock, and Kristi Wilkerson were listed under Ward 2. The Ward 2 candidates, Mikayla Hardcastle, Joseph Stievenart, and Mary Dugger were listed under Ward 1.
Hillis says that is how the city submitted the ballots to them and it will be up to the city on how to move forward. They could appoint people through the city government to fill the positions, or petition a judge to hold a new election.
KWOC News has attempted to contact Fisk City Hall, however could not reach anyone as of this time.
OFFICIALS TO DISCUSS PLACEMENT OF WARNING SIRENS IN DONIPHAN AT PUBLIC HEARING TODAY
Doniphan city officials will be hosting a public hearing today concerning warning sirens.
The hearing has been scheduled for noon at Doniphan City Hall.
Officials will be discussing the location of warning sirens that will be installed throughout the city, funded by a Community Development Block Grant.
For more information, or if you require special accommodations at the hearing, contact City Clerk, Marti Porter, at 573-996-2623.
REGISTRATION AVAILABLE FOR 2026 PB BUDDY BALL SEASON
Registration is now available for this year’s Poplar Bluff Buddy Ball season.
Buddy Ball gives an opportunity to athletes with mental and physical developmental disabilities to compete and have fun in a safe and supportive environment.
Officials say there will be a five game season beginning May 26th. There will be two leagues, one for kids age 7 through Junior High and the other league will be for players in High School or older.
For more information, or to register, visit PBBuddyBall.com.
STATE OFFICIALS SEEKING PUBLIC INPUT ON POTENTIAL CHANGES TO NONRESIDENT DEER HUNTING
Missouri state officials are asking for feedback on potential regulation changes for nonresident deer hunting.
According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, one regulation change under consideration for the 2026 deer season would reduce the nonresident antlered buck bag limit from two to one. Nonresident landowners would maintain an antlered buck bag limit of two.
A regulation change under consideration for the 2027 deer season includes requiring nonresident deer hunters to purchase a Nonresident Public Land Deer Hunting Permit for $165 to be able to pursue, take, possess, and transport deer on public land in Missouri.
Beyond the 2027 deer season, MDC is considering establishing a draw for nonresidents to be able to hunt deer on public land or on public and private land.
According to officials, nonresident participation in Missouri’s deer season has increased considerably in recent years and some resident hunters have expressed concern about how it is impacting their hunts, particularly on public land.
MDC is accepting public comments on the potential changes through April 20 at mdc.mo.gov.
DELAYS POSSIBLE ON NORTHBOUND ROUTE 67 IN WAYNE COUNTY
Northbound Route 67 in Wayne County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as construction crews perform pavement repairs.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the work zone is located between County Roads 209 and 302 near Coldwater.
Weather permitting, work is scheduled to take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow.
CREWS TO BE WORKING TODAY ON ROUTE CC IN STODDARD COUNTY
Route CC in Stoddard County will be reduced today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.
The work zone is located from County Road 714 to Route HH near Baker.
Weather permitting, work will take place today from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.