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Motorcyclist charged with DWI following crash
BUTLER COUNTY, Mo. (KAIT) - State police said a motorcyclist seriously injured in a crash was driving while intoxicated. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened at 7:55 p.m. Monday, May 6, on Highway 51, five miles south of Qulin in Butler County. According to the crash report,...
Military celebration to be held at Wappapello Lake
WAPPAPELLO LAKE, Mo. (KFVS) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake will be hosting a military celebration this month. According to a release, the event will be held in the Redman Creek Recreation Area on May 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Several federal, state and...
Mules finish last home game victorious
The Poplar Bluff Mules aimed to close out their final home game of the season on a high note against an area opponent. Kolby Greenwall’s big day at the plate propels the Mules past the Doniphan Dons 16-6 on Tuesday at Bobby Strenfel Field Poplar Bluff High School. Greenwall...
Kansas man seriously injured in Butler County motorcycle crash
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) - A man from Kansas is seriously injured after a motorcycle crash in Butler County Saturday evening. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Reports, the crash took place around 6:55 p.m. on May 4. The driver was going southbound on Route W, five miles north of Poplar Bluff.
Zgaynor to throw javelin at SEMO
Kennedy Zgaynor has only been throwing the javelin for two years, but she has rapidly become the best in Poplar Bluff High School history. Zgaynor signed her letter of intent on Tuesday afternoon to throw the javelin for the Southeast Missouri State University women's track and field team next season in Cape Girardeau, surrounded by family, friends and coaches from her time at PBHS.
Poplar Bluff man gets 12 years for meth sales and probation violation
U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. on Thursday sentenced a Poplar Bluff, Missouri man to 10 years in prison for repeatedly selling methamphetamine and another two years for violating his supervised release from for an earlier heroin distribution case. Joshua E. Forbes, 31, sold meth to a member of...
Juvenile identified after swatting investigation in Carter County
VAN BUREN, Mo. (KBSI) – A juvenile suspect has been identified of authoriting after a swatting incident in Van Buren on Monday. Swatting is defined as the action or practice of making a prank call to emergency services in an attept to bring about the dispatch of a large number of armed police officers to a particular address.
Mules advance to next round with win over Festus, Baseball roundup
The Poplar Bluff Mules tennis squad survived and advanced in the Class 2 District 1 Tournament opening round on Monday at Poplar Bluff High School. The No. 2 seeded Mules faced off against the No. 7 Festus Tigers for a spot in the semifinals. The Mules wouldn’t have any trouble against Festus as they defeated them 5-0. With a hot start to the tournament, head tennis coach Michael Sowatzke hopes it can continue through the next round.
Mules claim district title and break record
FARMINGTON — In a loaded district, the Poplar Bluff Mules golf team proved to be one of the best in the bunch. In a golf showdown against 15 other teams at the Crown Pointe Golf Club on Monday, the Mules handled the course to perfection and were crowned this year’s Class 4 District 1 champions with a team score of 280.
Loaded magazine brought by student to Poplar Bluff elementary
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – An elementary school student brought a part of a firearm to school in Poplar Bluff Tuesday. Detective Joey Woodruff says another student told a teacher and the teacher told school resource officers. A parent of the 9-year-old child was contacted. The case was referred...
Mules are headed to district championship; Challenges Notre Dame
The Poplar Bluff Mules are headed to the Class 2 District 1 championship after landing a 5-3 win over Mehlville on Tuesday at Poplar Bluff High School. The Mules took a 2-1 lead in doubles as Tavian Towns and Kurt Rosson defeated their opponents 9-7, William Sherrill and Beau McCormack won 8-6.
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