Then in a crime update the US Attorney’s Office has announced that 33 year old Steven K. Townsend, of Sikeston has been sentenced to serve 10 years in federal prison for the offense of Distribution of Fentanyl. Townsend appeared for his sentencing hearing last Friday before United States District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr. at … Read more
In addition, the National Weather Service has determined that an EF-1 tornado, with winds reaching 105 miles per hour, touched down in Sikeston early Saturday morning. The path length was 4.5 miles.According to the NWS, “An EF-1 tornado began southwest of Sikeston near FF Highway. There were several roof panels from a barn scattered about … Read more
In addition, the National Weather Service has determined that an EF-1 tornado, with winds reaching 105 miles per hour, touched down in Sikeston early Saturday morning. The path length was 4.5 miles.According to the NWS, “An EF-1 tornado began southwest of Sikeston near FF Highway. There were several roof panels from a barn scattered about … Read more
Perry County School District 32 in southeast Missouri is out of school this week because of what is suspected to be severe tornado damage to its buildings. Kate Martin, a district spokesperson, says structural engineers are on campus assessing damage… [mo1perrytornado1] :18 “….have severe damage.” (as said) “All of our buildings have some level of … Read more
Cape Girardeau Police reently responded to the 2800-Block of Whitener St. for a report of shots fired. When officers got to the scene they saw a vehicle leaving the parking lot in the 2800-Block of Whitener. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and identified Jamond Rush (31) of Perryville. Meanwhile, a narcotics trained … Read more
In addition, Friday night’s severe storms and tornadoes have led to several widespread power outages in Missouri. Dan Singletary, with Howell-Oregon County Electric Cooperative in southern Missouri, says more than 6,000 customers are without power and at least 170 electric poles have fallen. [mo1poweroutage2] :12 “….on these lines.” Singletary says at least three substations were … Read more
Schools in Poplar Bluff are closed starting today as crews work to assess storm damage. According to a release from Poplar Bluff R-I School Dist. Superintendent Dr. Aaron Cornman, leadership does not know the full extent of the impact of the storms currently, but they are working on a long-term plan.Meanwhile,Officials have confirmed at least … Read more
Landmark Hospital of Cape Girardeau’s operators filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week because of rising labor costs and regulatory issues. The company plans to seek new buyers while maintaining operations at its six LTAC hospitals.
Landmark Hospital of Cape Girardeau’s operators filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week because of rising labor costs and regulatory issues. The company plans to seek new buyers while maintaining operations at its six LTAC hospitals.
Governor Kehoe is celebrating his first major success as governor, the passage of the public safety bill he labeled his number one priority from day one. According to reports Kehoe said he’s looking over the full public safety bill next week and plans to sign it when lawmakers return after spring break.“Our values match those … Read more