Cape Girarideau man Euseke Rodgers is facing charges after police found two puppies dead in a bedroom. His bond was set at $5,000, which he posted on Friday according to online court records. His initial court appearance is scheduled for this morning.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Wesley K. Shatley, 29, of Piedmont, MO. Shatley was arrested for Furnishing Pornographic Materials to a Minor, Harassment, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Sexual Misconduct Involving a Child at the age of 15. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office … Read more
A woman from Dunklin County, Missouri 55 year old Sheri Reeves of Kennett pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau for acting as a money mule in the theft of $565,000 from a Bank of America account. Court records indicate she admitted to acting as a money courier or “money mule,” transferring money … Read more
The City of Jackson, Missouri is reminding residents to remove campaign signs now that general election is over. According to a Facebook post by the City of Jackson Government, in accordance with the city code, temporary political campaign signs are to be removed within ten days after the election which is tomorrow
A group wants the state to update a tax credit for some of Missouri’s most vulnerable citizens. Alisa Nelson reports. [mo1creditboost] :27 SOC The Missouri Budget Project wants the legislature to make changes to the state’s Property Tax Credit Program during the 2025 session. The program helps senior citizens and Missourians with disabilities stay in … Read more
Emergency crews arriveed on the scene of a deadly crash in Scott County involving a bicyclist on Wednesday evening. The crash happened just west of Blodgett on Highway U.According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, an eastbound car driven by a 23-year-old Benton, Mo. man hit a bicyclist in the roadway.MSHP said the bicyclist, a … Read more
A former Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper 39 year old David McKnight appeared in federal court on Thursday afternoon and pleaded not guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau. He’s accused of unlawfully searching women’s cell phones during traffic stops to find nude photos. His bond was set at 10,000 dollars.
Meanwhile, the Missouri Department of Transportation has named Ed Hassinger as its new director and he said he’s ready to get to work on day one.On his first day in office, Hassinger said he wants to address the staffing shortage that’s plagued the department for years.After a nationwide search, former MoDOT chief engineer and deputy … Read more
With less than two months remaining in 2024, statewide traffic deaths have declined eight-percent compared to last year. Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission Chair Dustin Boatwright says the state is teaming up with law enforcement to promote safe driving over the holiday season. [mo1trafficdeathsdown1] :12 “….wheel while impaired.” (as said) “Beginning the week of Thanksgiving … Read more
Now onto the next chapter after two weeks since a massive fire at a battery recycling plant, the Environmental Protection Agency finished monitoring the air in Fredericktown; however, they said the work is not over.A spokesperson for the EPA said a contractor hired by Critical Mineral Recovery is now responsible for monitoring the air quality.