Cape Girardeau has been confirmed as one of eleven counties in Missouri the Department of Conservation has said has the presence of emerald ash borers. That now means the beetles have been confirmed in 53 counties. The borers are a metallic green bug originally from Asia, and places its larva in ash trees where […]
A paper mill in Frankfort is reopening. Global Win Wickliffe will be revive the former Verso Corp mill in Ballard County. It’s believe it will employ 500 full-time jobs. Verso Corp closed two years ago. Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin made the announcement yesterday at the paper mill. Wickliffe representatives signed the purchase agreement yesterday as […]
Two people in Puxico are charged with endangering a child. 25-year-old Billie Jo Mobley and 30-year-old Ricky Joe Mobley have been taken into custody by the Stoddard County Sheriff’s office. No word yet on exact circumstances, but as of early this morning, they remain in jail. Billie Jo’s bond is set at […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri candidate who recently claimed a surprise victory in the Republican primary for state auditor is now facing questions about if she’s lived in the state long enough to be eligible to run. The state Constitution outlines that an auditor must have been a Missouri resident for 10 years […]
Help is on the way for businesses in the fight against cyberattacks. KZIM KSIM’s Brandon Dickson has more.
An investigation is going on in Caruthersville over a shooting that happened late last night. A man was on Lauraunt street when he met another man. The first man was shot by the suspect, who then took off running from the scene. It happened near 11 last night. Caruthersville Police Department and […]
Senator Roy Blunt will be meeting with other officials in a roundtable discussion today in Joplin. It’s happening this afternoon and he’ll be talking about behavioral health treatment and the opioid epidemic with medical professionals. Blunt is the chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human services, Education and Related Agencies.
A murder trial in Sikeston has been postponed from Monday. The Southeast Missourian reports it’s the case of Antoine Harris-Applewhite, who’s accused of murder, armed criminal action, and unlawfully owning a firearm. He allegedly shot Samuel Sanders outside a liquor store. Surveillance evidence formerly with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety had gone missing recently, […]