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Sheriff: Woman dies in house fire due to unattended candle
NEW MADRID COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - One person was killed in a house fire in Morehouse, Missouri early Monday morning. According to the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Office, deputies, Morehouse and Sikeston Fire personnel were called to a house fire in the 500 block of E. Pine Street at approximately 4 a.m. on May 27. A person was still inside the home.
2 face charges after Benton, MO man dies in golf cart crash in Bollinger County
BOLLINGER COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – Two face charges after a Benton, Mo. man died after he was struck by a golf cart in Bollinger County on Sunday. Emmett B. Gage, 47, of Oran faces charges of felong driving while intoxicated resulting in death of another and careless and imprudent driving resulting in crash.
Missouri community comes together to recover from storms
SIKESTON, Mo. — Sunday storms left behind damage in Sikeston. Crews of community members worked Monday to clean up downed trees and power lines. The city’s Department of Public Safety confirmed the death of one person in Sunday’s storm and spent Monday working to fully assess the damage.
Three people injured in New Madrid County crash, including juvenile
PIEDMONT, Mo. (KFVS) - Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in New Madrid County, including a juvenile. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report, the collision took place at 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, May 26. The crash location was on Hwy HH, one mile west of Piedmont.
Man facing murder, other charges after death of elderly woman in Scott City
SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – A man faces a first-degree murder charge in Scott City after the death of an elderly woman. Donald Harris faces charges of murder 1st degree, armed criminal action, possession of a controlled substance and resisting arrest. Scott City Police Chief Christopher M. Griggs says...
Sikeston Public Schools warning people to stay off campuses
SIKESTON, MO (KBSI) — According to a post on their facebook page, Sikeston Public Schools have seen multiple trees and powerlines down and on campuses. They are urging people to stay off all campuses, for their safety.
Sikeston under curfew due to the storms
SIKESTON, MO (KBSI) — City of Sikeston’s Mayor Greg Turnbow has issued a curfew in effect for the city limits of Sikeston. Times of this curfew are from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. and will be strictly enforced. This does not apply to those who are involved in...
Acting Governor Mike Kehoe to visit southeast Missouri after storm damages communities
Acting Governor Kehoe will visit southeast Missouri to assess storm damage on Tuesday, May 28. He will be joined by State Emergency Management Agency Director Jim Remillard and staff members from the Office of the Governor. Together, they plan to learn what state resources may be needed to help impacted communities respond and recover.
Storm damage seen through parts of Southeast Missouri
(KBSI) – Severe weather ripped through parts of Southeast Missouri early Sunday morning. Power is currently out all over Sikeston due to downed powerlines from this morning’s storm. New Madrid County Deputies, along with emergency personnel have worked several accidents on I-55 and US Hwy 60 involving overturned...
Recovery campus project gets underway
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – A faith-based substance abuse recovery center called Mission Missouri of Sikeston has announced their expansion. Mission Missouri plans to provide a wide range of options for those who struggle with substance use through a recovery campus. According to the substance abuse and mental help hotline...
Sikeston residents share experiences with Sunday storms
SIKESTON, MO — Amid flooding, downed trees, power outages, and damaged businesses and homes — many Sikeston, Missouri residents are figuring out how to move forward. Sikeston is one of dozens of communities in the Local 6 region impacted by severe storms on Sunday. Locals say the experience was scary, but they're glad to be uninjured.
Powerlines down in Miner due to storms
MINER, MO (KBSI) — Crews with the Miner Police Department, Fire Department, and Public works say they are out right now and assessing the damage from this morning’s storms. They are asking residents to allow the crews room to work by staying off the roads unless absolutely necessary. They have made contact with utility companies that service the area, and they are aware of the multiple downed power lines and poles. At this time they are unable to give a time when the power will be restored.
Dexter Football Team helps community clean up after storms
DEXTER, Mo. (KFVS) - A Heartland football team is putting in work off the field after Sunday’s storms caused major damage. “We always come together in this small town, so it’s normal for us, I think,” Brad Jarrell said. The Dexter Bearcats traded in their helmets for...
Quiet pattern the next few days
(KFVS) - Happy Monday! We are under beautiful weather conditions for this Memorial Day. The sun is expected to stay out throughout the afternoon, with highs in the low to mid-80s. Tonight, skies will remain clear with lows dropping to the low 60s. High-pressure building in will bring us quiet weather for the next few days across the Heartland. Expect plenty of sunshine and high temperatures in the low 80s through Thursday. An isolated pop-up shower is possible Wednesday but chances of seeing rain are very low until the weekend returns.
Memorial Day program continues despite storm damage at Mo. Veterans Cemetery
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. (KFVS) - The Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield saw some damage from Sunday’s storms. But one thing that stormy weather did not get in the way of--Memorial Day. The Memorial Day program did go on as scheduled, with just a few modifications. We spoke with Ryon Richmond,...
First Alert: Warm and mostly dry Memorial Day
(KFVS) - After a stormy Sunday, today will be much calmer. Memorial Day will be warm and mainly dry with slightly lower humidity. Sunshine is expected to stay with us throughout the afternoon. Highs will be in the low to mid-80s. Meteorologist Madeline Parker says there is a small chance...
New Madrid working to restore power to the area
NEW MADRID, MO (KBSI) — Power is out in the areas of Mott, Mill, Davis, and Water Streets, and the Indian subdivision. City of New Madrid, Missouri says they are aware and are currently working to restore the power to the circuit that feeds to those areas. They hope the power will be restored later this evening.
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