FIREWORKS SAFETY TIPSChief Danny Whiteley with the Poplar Bluff Police Department has released some fireworks safety tips to help keep you and your family safe this Fourth of July.
Whiteley, advises parents to never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks and always have adult supervision when kids of any age are playing with fireworks, including sparklers.
Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully and keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap. Also, never point or throw fireworks at another person.
Poplar Bluff residents should remember that shooting fireworks inside the city is not permitted without a permit. A fireworks display will begin at approximately 9 pm on the fourth.
MCGEE MAN ARRESTED ON FELONY WARRANT Authorities in Stoddard County have arrested a McGee man on a felony warrant.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 28 year old William Wills was arrested Tuesday on a felony Stoddard County warrant for resisting arrest by fleeing.
Following the arrest, Wills was held at the Stoddard County Jail.
BRIDGE MAINTENANCE UNDER WAY IN STODDARD COUNTY Route Z in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance.
MoDot officials say the bridge is located between County Road 779 and Route 153.
Work is set to take place from 8 am to 3:30 pm, today and tomorrow.
ASSAULT CHARGE AGAINST FORMER MISSISSIPPI COUNTY SHERIFF DROPPED A judge has dropped an assault charge against former Mississippi County Sheriff Cory Hutcheson; however he still faces other charges.
According to authorities, yesterday Hutcheson was ordered to appear for felony arraignment on July 11th on a charge of 1st degree robbery.
Hutcheson is also still facing charges of tampering with computer data and forgery.
FLOOD VICTIMS CAUTIONED TO LOOK OUT FOR SCAM ARTISTS Areas of Southeast Missouri are rebuilding following the early May flooding and federal officials want residents to be on the lookout for scam artists.
Many legitimate disaster assistance employees may visit a property, including insurance agents, damage inspectors and SEMA, FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) staff.
Federal and state disaster officials recommend that disaster survivors ask to see ID badges and safeguard their personal information.
Officials say that FEMA and SBA staff never charge applicants for disaster assistance, inspections, or help to fill out applications. FEMA inspectors verify damage but do not involve themselves in any aspect of the repair or recommend any contractor.
We have additional tips available at our website KWOC.com.
STODDARD COUNTY ROAD TO BE REDUCED FOR PAVEMENT REPAIRS Pavement repairs will cause Route TT in Stoddard County to be reduced to one lane over the next month.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the road will be reduced from 6 am to 4:30 pm daily through Thursday, July 20th.
This section of roadway to be affected is located from Route 60 to County Road 642.
