MINER WOMAN INVOLVED IN FATAL WRECK NEAR BERNIE A Miner woman has died following a wreck yesterday afternoon in Stoddard County.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that 51 year old Jennifer Wamble was driving on Route U, three miles west of Bernie, when her vehicle ran off the right side of the road, overcorrected, ran off the ran off the left side of the road, and then overturned.
Wamble was ejected during the wreck and pronounced dead at the scene by Stoddard County Deputy Coroner Aaron Mathis.
MISSOURI GOVERNOR REQUESTS FEDERAL DISASTER DECELERATION
Missouri Governor Eric Greitens has issued a request for a federal disaster declaration following the flooding that recently struck the state. Yesterday, the Governor requested that President Donald Trump approve a major disaster declaration for Missouri that would provide federal assistance to a total of 51 counties.
Based on joint Preliminary Damage Assessments conducted by the State Emergency Management Agency, Federal Emergency Management Agency and local officials, the Governor is requesting Individual Assistance for 37 counties, which would allow eligible residents to seek federal assistance with temporary housing, housing repairs, replacement of damaged belongings, vehicles and other qualifying expenses as a result of the flooding.
The Governor is also requesting that the U.S. Small Business Administration assist businesses, homeowners, and renters in the 37 counties with low-interest loans.
Based on joint Preliminary Damage Assessments conducted by SEMA, FEMA and local officials, Governor Greitens has also requested Public Assistance for 45 counties, in order to allow local governments and qualifying nonprofit agencies to seek federal assistance for reimbursement of emergency response and recovery costs, including repair and replacement costs for damaged roads, bridges, and other public infrastructure.
A full list of counties included in the request is available on our website.
The 37 counties for which Individual Assistance is being requested are: Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Christian, Crawford, Dent, Douglas, Dunklin, Franklin, Gasconade, Greene, Howell, Iron, Jasper, Jefferson, Laclede, Madison, Maries, McDonald, Morgan, Newton, Oregon, Osage, Ozark, Pemiscot, Phelps, Pulaski, Reynolds, Ripley, Ste. Genevieve, St. Louis, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Wayne, and Wright.
The 45 counties for which Public Assistance is being requested are: Barry, Barton, Bollinger, Butler, Camden, Carter, Cedar, Christian, Cole, Crawford, Dade, Dallas, Dent, Douglas, Dunklin, Franklin, Gasconade, Howell, Iron, Jefferson, Lawrence, Madison, Maries, Miller, McDonald, Morgan, Newton, Oregon, Osage, Ozark, Perry, Phelps, Pike, Pulaski, Ralls, Reynolds, Ripley, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Washington, Wayne, Webster, and Wright.
KENNETT MAN RECEIVES 20 YEAR SENTENCE IN CONNECTION TO CONVENIENCE STORE ROBBERY
A Kennett man received a 20 years sentence yesterday in connection to a robbery at an area convenience store.
The United States Attorney's Office has announced that 37 year old Antonio Brown was sentenced on one felony count of interference with commerce by robbery and one felony count of possession of firearms in furtherance of a crime of violence.
On July 1st, 2015, at around 10 pm, two men wearing facemasks entered Curt’s Grocery Store in Kennett and immediately fired their handguns at the store’s manager. The clerk was struck by four rounds fired by the two men.
The men then took a money bag from behind the counter, the cash from the cash register, the money from the clerk’s person, and two firearms from the store. As they left the store, one of the robbers fired a shot at the cashier, narrowly missing her.
Brown was later taken into custody. Another participant in the robbery, Julius Jones, was convicted following a two day trial earlier this year.
POPLAR BLUFF CLASS OF 2017 TO GRADUATE TONIGHT
The Poplar Bluff Class of 2017 will be receiving their diplomas tonight.
The commencement ceremony for this year’s senior class will take place at 7 pm.
The ceremony will be held at the Black River Coliseum.
POPLAR BLUFF TECHNICAL CAREER CENTER’S BUILDING TRADES PROGRAM COMPLETES 38TH HOUSE
Poplar Bluff students have finished the construction of a house.
The three-bedroom/two-bath, 1,694-square-foot house, which includes a two-car garage, is the 38th house constructed by the Building Trades program of the Technical Career Center.
TCC Director Charles Kinsey tells KWOC News that the TCC has maintained its tradition over the decades of constructing a full house that is up to code and completed under professional carpentry standards.
The home is expected to go out for bid next month for opening by the school board during the July 20th meeting.
POLICE SEARCHING FOR SUSPECT IN THEFT FROM POPLAR BLUFF CAR DEALERSHIP
Police in Poplar Bluff are searching for a suspect in connection to a theft case from a local car dealership.
We have pictures of the suspect that are currently available on the KWOC Facebook page.
Anyone who has information on the identity or whereabouts of the suspect is asked to contact Detective Woodruff at 573-785-5776.
TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR VEHICLE SAFE WHILE ON VACATION
Continuing our weeklong series on how to keep your family and possessions safe while on vacation, today we are going to focus on how to stay safe in and around your vehicle.
Officials with the Poplar Bluff Police Department say that you should always lock your vehicle after entering or leaving it and remember to park in well-lighted areas.
Always place valuables out of sight, preferably in the trunk. Do not leave wallets, checkbooks, or purses in your vehicle. When returning to your vehicle, always check the backseat before entering.
You should also not stop for hitchhikers. If you want to help, call for assistance for them.
Coming up tomorrow we will finish our series with tips on staying safe while at your hotel.
OFFICIALS PROVIDE UPDATE ON WAPPAPELLO LAKE
Yesterday, officials provided an update on Wappapello Lake.
As of 10 am yesterday, the lake stage was at 382.17 NGVD, with the inflow at 980 and the discharge at 9,800 cubic feet a second.
As we reported to you yesterday, the Redman Creek Recreation Area and Boat Ramp are now open. In addition, people have also been launching from the Sundowner, Chaonia Landing, and Allison Cove boat ramps at Lake Wappapello State Park.
The Greenville and Peoples Creek Lower Campground are still closed, however the Redman Creek and People Creek Upper Campgrounds are open to campers.
Officials say that the Kids Fun Day, originally scheduled for June 3rd has been cancelled. The Wappapello Woodland Expo will be held on July 8th.
For more information, call the management office at 573-222-8562.
