EVENT TO BE HELD IN BUTLER COUNTY TO COMMEMORATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF AN UNSOLVED MURDER
A special event has been scheduled for today to commemorate the 50th anniversary of an unsolved homicide case in Butler County.
18 year old Geneva Hastings was last seen leaving a party at Wolf Creek on June 27, 1975. Her body was discovered a few days later.
NEW MADRID COUNTY DEATH INVESTIGATION LEADS TO MAN’S ARREST ON MURDER CHARGE
Updating a story we have been following for you this week, a New Madrid County death investigation has led to the arrest of a Portageville man on a 1st degree murder charge.
According to the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Office, early Sunday morning, officers with the Portageville Police Department responded to the intersection of 5th Street and Warren Avenue for a subject lying in the roadway.
When the first officer arrived on scene he found an unresponsive male with multiple gunshot wounds, later identified as David Chamberlain, of Portageville. Chamberlain was pronounced dead at the scene.
FUGITIVE OUT OF KENTUCKY ARRESTED IN POPLAR BLUFF
A fugitive out of Kentucky was arrested Monday in Poplar Bluff.
According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, on Monday officials received information that a fugitive who was wanted in connection to felony charges in McCracken County, Kentucky, was possibly in the Poplar Bluff area.
POPLAR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE APPOINTED TO UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY
A Poplar Bluff High School graduate will be attending the United States Naval Academy.
United States Representative from Missouri Jason Smith tells KWOC News that Michaley Krizman, of Poplar Bluff, earned the appointment to the Academy. She was one of only three students in the Congressional District to be nominated by Smith and then receive an appointment.
Krizman was a member of the PBHS Academic Team. Smith says that she built character and sharpened her leadership skills at Girls State and as a Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadet.
She also helped raise her little sister after their mother tragically passed away from cancer.
UNITED STATES BOMBS THREE SITES IN IRAN
The U.S. military has struck three sites in Iran, inserting itself into Israel’s effort to destroy Iran's nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe.
The decision to directly involve the U.S. comes after more than a week of strikes by Israel on Iran that have moved to systematically eradicate the country’s air defenses and offensive missile capabilities, while damaging its nuclear enrichment facilities.
But U.S. and Israeli officials have said that American stealth bombers and a 30,000-pound bunker buster bomb they alone can carry offered the best chance of destroying heavily fortified sites connected to the Iranian nuclear program buried deep underground.
DANGEROUS HEAT CONDITIONS TO BEGIN THIS WEEKEND IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI AND NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
Excessive heat conditions could pose danger to many residents in Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, a dangerous, prolonged heatwave will begin on Saturday and continue through at least the middle of next week.
In Poplar Bluff temperatures are expected to top out in the mid 90’s, with heat index values reaching up to 105 degrees during this time period.
WATER MAIN BREAK CAUSES LOSS OF WATER IN DOWNTOWN DONIPHAN
Parts of Doniphan were without water yesterday.
According to the city of Doniphan Facebook page, the downtown area was without water for a period of time Wednesday morning due to a water main break.
Officials say that a precautionary boil water notice has been issued for Grand Avenue between approximately Pine Street and Franklin Street. A portion of State Street is also included in the notice.
CHANCE OF SEVERE WEATHER, INCLUDING LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS, THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING
Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas are looking at a risk of severe weather this afternoon and evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, there are risks for numerous severe thunderstorms, including winds up to around 70 miles per hour as well as one to 1.5 inch hail.
Officials say that a few tornadoes are also possible, however the tornado risk is low.
PB BUDDY BALL TO WRAP UP 2025 SEASON TONIGHT
The Poplar Bluff Buddy Ball season will finish up tonight.
There are three games scheduled for tonight at Poplar Bluff High School. The first game featuring younger league players will start at 5:30 pm and will be followed by two older leagues games at 6:30 pm.
End of year awards will also be handed out following each game.
CONTRASTING POLITICAL RALLIES HELD IN POPLAR BLUFF OVER FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND
Rain showers could not stop Poplar Bluff and surrounding area residents from making their voices heard on both sides of the political spectrum this past Saturday.
On the north side of Poplar Bluff, Missouri State Representative Hardy Billington organized the “Trump Train” for President Donald Trump’s birthday to show support and appreciation for all that the President is doing.
The parade included an estimated over 100 vehicles.
MISSOURI NATIONAL GUARD ACTIVATED AHEAD OF PLANNED PROTESTS
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has activated the Missouri National Guard.
In a statement on Thursday, Governor Kehoe stated that the activation is in response to immigration enforcement protests planned across the state.
An executive order issued as a part of the activation declared that a State of Emergency exists in Missouri due to civil unrest.
SKELETAL REMAINS FOUND IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
Skeletal remains were found Tuesday afternoon in Northeast Arkansas.
According to Greene County Sheriff Brad Snyder, a detective and civilian search party member were searching an area southwest of Lake Ashbaugh at approximately 1:45 pm when they located skeletal remains in a very advanced state of decomposition.
Snyder says that identification will have to be determined by the Arkansas State Crime Lab due to the state of the remains.
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.
MINNESOTA WOMAN ARRESTED IN STODDARD COUNTY FOR ALLEGEDLY ABANDONING TODDLER
A Minnesota woman was taken into custody over the weekend in Stoddard County for allegedly abandoning a young child.
According to a probable cause affidavit, an officer responded Saturday morning to a one year old child being abandoned in a motel parking lot.
A subject stated that a woman, later identified as 39 year old Elizabeth Mcarthur, of White Bearlake, Minnesota, told them that she needed to grab a diaper from her vehicle. The subject then noticed Mcarthur get in her vehicle and leave the parking lot, abandoning the child.
DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER OPENS IN POPLAR BLUFF
A Disaster Recovery Center is now available in Poplar Bluff.
The center is located at the MPC World Impact Center Conference Center at 727 Ridge Avenue. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Missourians who sustained damage to their primary residence, personal property, or have emergency needs due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and wildfires that occurred March 14 and 15th can visit the center for one-on-one help.
CONDITIONS FAVORABLE FOR SEVERE STORMS TODAY
Weather officials are warning of the possibility of severe weather today.
According to a Hazardous Weather Outlook from the National Weather Service, thunderstorms are forecast for today. If enough instability can develop severe storms are possible with damaging winds the main threat along with large hail. Locally heavy rainfall may also cause flash flooding.
Officials say that conditions will be most favorable for severe storms this afternoon into this evening. The entire region is under a slight risk of storms as a part of this system.
POPLAR BLUFF SCHOOL OFFICIALS REMIND PARENTS TO GET THEIR STUDENTS VACCINATED FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR
The Poplar Bluff school year has come to an end, but school officials are preparing for next year.
Parents are reminded to make sure that your children are properly immunized to go to school.
Children attending school must be immunized against tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, hepatitis B, and meningitis.
Parents of incoming 12th graders are also reminded that two doses of the Meningococcal vaccine are required, unless the first dose was administered to a student who was 16 years of age or older, in which case only one dose is required.
Incoming 12th graders must provide documentation verifying they received the vaccine to the school nurse before school starts in the fall. Parents are being urged to make these appointments now and not wait until right before the school year begins.
Incoming 12th graders are also recommended to receive two doses of the HPV vaccine and one dose of the Meningococcal B vaccine.
WOMAN DROWNS IN CURRENT RIVER
A Salem, Missouri woman drowned over the weekend while kayaking on the Current River.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that 63 year old Katherine Koehnen was pushed into a downed tree by the water current, kayak overturned, and was swept under a tree.
Officials say the incident occurred Sunday afternoon in Shannon County.
MISSOURI HOT WEATHER LAW IS NOW IN EFFECT
Missouri’s Hot Weather Law is now in effect.
The Missouri Public Service Commission has announced that regulated utility companies are barred from disconnecting service during periods of extreme heat. Under state regulations, shutoffs are prohibited if the National Weather Service forecasts temperatures above 95 degrees or a heat index exceeding 105 degrees between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. within the next 24 hours. The rule is designed to protect residents from health risks associated with excessive heat.
Consumers are still responsible to pay their bills.
Officials say the law was created to protect all residential customers of investor-owned utilities from having their electric or natural gas service disconnected due to non-payment when electricity or natural gas is used as the source of cooling or to operate the only cooling equipment at the residence.
The law is in effect each year from June 1st through September 30th.
ONE DEAD FOLLOWING CRASH IN RIPLEY COUNTY
A Southeast Missouri man has died from injuries he received early Saturday morning in a single vehicle crash in Ripley County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the 22 year old man from Harviell, was driving on US Highway 160, 10 miles east of Doniphan, when his vehicle ran off the roadway, struck a mailbox, two utility poles, and overturned.
The man, who was not wearing a safety device, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Ripley County Coroner.
