Monday, October 10, 2022

Monday, October 10, 2022

QUARTERFINALS OF OFC BASEBALL TOURNAMENT SET FOR TODAY IN POPLAR BLUFF

The Ozark Foothills Conference baseball tournament is scheduled to begin today.

Three Rivers College, in Poplar Bluff, will be hosting this year’s tournament, featuring seven area schools.

The quarter-finals will be held today, starting off with East Carter vs. Naylor at 10 am, followed by Greenville vs. Clearwater at 12:30 pm, and Neelyville vs. Doniphan at 3 pm.

Friday, October 7, 2022

Friday, October 7, 2022

ONE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MOTORCYCLE WRECK NEAR BERNIE

A Bernie man was injured in a motorcycle wreck Thursday afternoon.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 36 year old Jeffery McNece was riding the motorcycle on Highway 25 when he attempted to overtake a vehicle that was making a left hand turn.

The motorcycle struck the vehicle in the driver’s side.

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Thursday, October 6, 2022

MISSOURI GOVERNOR SIGNS NEW TAX CUT INTO LAW

Missouri’s Governor has signed a new tax cut into law.

Governor Mike Parson signed SBs 3 and 5 and HB 3 during a ceremony on Wednesday at the State Capital.

According to the Governor’s office, SBs 3 and 5 reduces Missourians' income tax liability by making several changes to income tax laws in the state of Missouri, including reducing the top individual income tax rate from 5.2 to 4.95 percent and eliminating the bottom income tax bracket, allowing Missourians to earn their first $1000 tax free.

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

POPLAR BLUFF MAN IN CUSTODY ON CHILD MOLESTATION CHARGE

A Poplar Bluff man is in custody in Butler County on a child molestation charge.

Butler County Chief Deputy Wesley Popp tells KWOC News that 57 year old Michael Duane Haga was arrested on Monday following allegations that he inappropriately touched a child under the age of 14.

During an interview with a Butler County Deputy, Haga allegedly admitted to the allegations.

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

VEHICLE FOUND IN MISSISSIPPI RIVER

A car was found over the weekend in the Mississippi River.

Chief Joey Higgerson with the New Madrid Police Department tells KWOC News that on Sunday a couple reported finding a car in the mud at the bottom of the New Madrid boat ramp.

Higgerson says that no human bones were found in the wreckage, however a license plate that expired in 1985 was pulled from the car.

Monday, October 3, 2022

Monday, October 3, 2022

MAN IN CUSTODY FOR ALLEGED RAPE OF A TEENAGER

A man is in custody in Northeast Arkansas following allegations of rape.

According to an arrest affidavit, in early August the Paragould Police Department received information of an inappropriate sexual relationship between a 13 year old female and a 27 year old homeless male that had been staying in her home.

Friday, September 30, 2022

Friday, September 30, 2022

TWO IN CUSTODY IN CONNECTION TO SHOOTING IN POPLAR BLUFF

Two suspects are in custody and one injured following a shooting in Poplar Bluff.

Lieutenant Josh Stewart with the Poplar Bluff Police Department tells KWOC News that at around midnight Wednesday evening, they received multiple reports of shots fired in the area of Harper and Main Street.

While responding, officers observed a dark colored passenger car leaving the area and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle struck the driver’s side of the Patrol Unit. Three black male subjects then exited the vehicle and fled on foot.

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Thursday, September 29, 2022

DRY CONDITIONS INCREASE FIRE RISK IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI AND NORTHEAST ARKANSAS

Multiple communities are being asked to not burn anything due to an increased danger of fires.

According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, low relative humidity, dry fuels, and northeast winds will result in an elevated fire danger over the area each afternoon through Saturday.

Weather officials say that outdoor burning is being strongly discouraged.

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

PARAGOULD MAN ARRESTED ON TWO CHARGES OF RAPE

A Paragould man is in custody on rape charges in Northeast Arkansas.

According to the Paragould Police Department, two separate women reported that they had been sexually assaulted while getting a massage at a local message parlor. Both of the women identified 73 year old Phillip Brinkley as the person who assaulted them.

One of the victim’s reported that the assault occurred in 2012, while the other said their assault happened in 2020.

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

THREE RIVERS COLLEGE CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO SET FOR OCTOBER

Three Rivers College and the Sikeston Jaycees are teaming up to host the Championship College Rodeo next month.

The Rodeo has been scheduled for October 13th through the 15th at the Art Saunders Arena at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds. The rodeo will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday evenings, and 3 p.m. on Saturday.

Monday, September 26, 2022

Monday, September 26, 2022

ONE KILLED IN BUTLER COUNTY WRECK

Crews were on the scene of a fatality wreck Saturday evening in Butler County.

Butler County Coroner Jim Akers tells KWOC News that the two vehicle crash occurred at around 5:50 pm Saturday on County Road 465 near Roxy Road.

32 year old Gina Eberhart, of Poplar Bluff, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the second vehicle was uninjured.

Friday, September 23, 2022

Friday, September 23, 2022

MAN IN CUSTODY IN CONNECTION TO FATAL SHOOTING

An almost two hour stand-off in Southeast Missouri on Thursday came to an end peacefully.

According to court information, Larry Greenlee, of Doniphan, has been charged with murder 2nd degree, assault 1st degree, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon.

According to a probable cause affidavit, deputies were dispatched to a residence in Ripley County early Saturday morning in response to a double shooting.

Thursday, September 22, 2022

Thursday, September 22, 2022

RECORD HIGH TEMPERATURES SET ON WEDNESDAY IN POPLAR BLUFF

Poplar Bluff’s high temperature on Wednesday eclipsed the previous record high set almost 70 years ago.

According to the National Weather Service, Poplar Bluff reached a high of 99 degrees during the afternoon on Wednesday, breaking the city’s previous record high for September 21st of 98 degrees set back in 1955.

Wednesday also marked the end of the final summer heat wave for the year, as highs in the mid 70’s are expected today and tomorrow.

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

ADDITION OFFICERS PATROL AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOLLOWING RUMORS OF VIOLENCE ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Poplar Bluff police are investigating a rumor of possible violence at the Poplar Bluff High School.

The Poplar Bluff Police Department had additional officers at the High School on Tuesday after they received information about the rumors on social media.

Police officials believe the rumors stem from a fight that had occurred at the school.

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

SILVER ALERT ISSUED FOR MISSING PARAGOULD WOMAN

A silver alert has been issued for a missing woman from the Paragould area.

According to the Arkansas State Police, 73 year old Diana Gaskill has been reported missing and was last known to be at 1301 East Lake Street near East Court Street and 14th Avenue in Paragould.

Paragould police say that Gaskill is possibly suffering from a cognitive disorder.

Gaskill is described as a white female, five feet, three inches tall, weighing 95 pounds, with white straight hair and blue eyes.

Monday, September 19, 2022

Monday, September 19, 2022

PARTIAL HUMAN REMAINS FOUND IN RURAL BUTLER COUNTY

Partial human remains were found on Saturday in rural Butler County.

According to Butler County Coroner Jim Akers, the remains were found in a drained pond on Butler County Road 572. Akers says that more tests will be conducted, but the remains are believed to be that of Ed Goodwin, who went missing in 2015.

Friday September 16, 2022

Friday September 16, 2022

FIELDS OF FAITH TO BE HELD NEXT MONTH IN POPLAR BLUFF

Fields of Faith is scheduled for next month in Poplar Bluff.

Fields of Faith is a student led event where various students can pray and share their faith testimonies.

The event will begin at 7 pm on Wednesday, October 5th, at the Poplar Bluff Junior High Football field.

A free tailgate will start at 5:30 pm.

In the event of bad weather, there may be a change of location.

Thursday September 15, 2022

Thursday September 15, 2022

DROUGHT CONDITIONS CONTINUE ACROSS PARTS OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

Drought conditions are continuing across parts of Southeast Missouri.

Officials with the National Weather Service in Paducah say the latest drought monitor shows that portions of western Carter and Ripley counties remain in a moderate drought.

The rest of Carter and Ripley Counties, along with Butler, Wayne, Stoddard, and New Madrid Counties are in a slight drought.

Wednesday September 14, 2022

Wednesday September 14, 2022

WOMAN SHOT OUTSIDE APARTMENT COMPLEX IN POPLAR BLUFF

An investigation is underway after a woman was shot outside an apartment complex in Poplar Bluff.

Officials with the Poplar Bluff Police Department tell KWOC News, that officers responded to a report of a gunshot victim early Tuesday morning, in the 1000 Block of Kinzer Street.

At the scene, officers found a female victim who had been shot. She told officers she was outside her apartment, when two black males approached the building. The alleged suspects shot at her, striking her once in the abdomen area. The victim was transferred to a St. Louis hospital, her condition hasn’t been made available.

No suspect is in custody at this time. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the Poplar Bluff Police Department at 573-785-5776.

Tuesday September 13, 2022

Tuesday September 13, 2022

ONE DEAD AFTER VEHICLE STRIKES PEDESTRIAN IN SHANNON COUNTY

An area woman was killed in a single vehicle wreck Saturday evening.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred in rural Shannon County, when a pedestrian identified as 83 year old Mary Lakey, of Birch Tree, was struck by a vehicle.

Officials say that Lakey was pronounced dead at the scene by Shannon County Coroner Sam Murphy. No injuries were reported for the driver of the vehicle.