Friday, July 24, 2026
OVER TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF STOLEN PROPERTY RECOVERED IN BUTLER COUNTY, TWO PEOPLE TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
Officials in Butler County have arrested two Poplar Bluff residents in connection to a stolen property investigation.
Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs tells KWOC News that on July 9th, deputies responded to County Road 565 in reference to the theft of multiple items, including a UTV, numerous power tools, and household items.
The investigation led authorities to a residence on Wilson Street in Poplar Bluff, where they located many of the stolen items in the back of a pickup truck that belonged to Kelly Robinson.
Contact was also made with the homeowner, Joshua Stebbins, and a search warrant was obtained which resulted in approximately $2,346 worth of stolen items being recovered.
Both Robinson and Stebbins have been taken into custody and formally charged with felony receiving stolen property.
MULTI-AGENCY RESOURCE CENTER TO BE AVAILABLE TODAY IN REYNOLDS COUNTY
Missouri SEMA’s Emergency Human Services section has coordinated with volunteer and faith-based partners and other state and local agencies to establish a Multi-Agency Resource Center in Reynolds County in order to assist families and individuals in the region who were affected by the flash flooding and severe storms from July 9th to July 11th.
The MARC will be available at the VFW Post 6660 R.C. in Centerville from noon to 6 pm today, and 9 am to 6 pm on Saturday.
A MARC is a central location or “one-stop shop” that brings together recovery resources and support services near the impacted communities and can include cleaning supplies, insurance information, food stamp replacement, emergency financial assistance, legal services, and more.
POPLAR BLUFF PARKS AND RECREATION TO HOST FLAG FOOTBALL AND YOUTH CHEERLEADING THIS FALL
Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for a flag football camp and league this summer and fall.
According to officials, there will be a flag football camp for kids in 1st through 4th grade from July 27th through the 29th at Poplar Bluff High School.
Camp attendance is not mandatory to participate in the league, which will be from September 5th through October 10th. There will be two divisions, one for 1st and 2nd graders and the other for 3rd and 4th graders.
New this year will be a youth cheerleading program for 1st through 4th graders. Cheerleaders will learn cheers, chants, simple routines, teamwork, and spirit while supporting the flag football teams during games
The cost is $20 per child to register for either program.
Registration will be available through August 14th at pbparks.recdesk.com.
SIKESTON MAN FLOWN TO ST. LOUIS HOSPITAL FOLLOWING MOTORCYCLE CRASH ON US HIGHWAY 60
A Sikeston man was injured in a motorcycle crash Wednesday evening.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the 46 year old man was driving a sportbike on US HIghway 60 when he lost control, began to skid, and was struck by another vehicle.
The man was flown to a St. Louis hospital with serious injuries. No injuries were listed for the driver of the second vehicle.
TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY TO SIGN UP FOR THE BUTLER COUNTY 4-H DAY AT THE LAKE
Time is running out to get your child registered for the upcoming Butler County 4-H Day at the Lake.
The event, for kids ages five to 18, will be held from 9 am to 3:30 pm on Wednesday, August 5th at the Lake Wappapello Visitor Center.
Officials say that today is the final day to register for the event and the price is $15 for each child. More information is available on the Butler County 4-H Facebook page.
CARDWELL CHURCH TO HOST BACK TO SCHOOL BASH THIS WEEKEND
A Dunklin County church will be hosting a back to school bash this weekend.
Free backpacks and school supplies will be distributed at Calvary Full Gospel Church in Cardwell from 1 to 3 pm on Saturday.
There will also be various attractions, including bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals, door prizes, and food.