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Endangered Person Advisory Issued
January 11th 2016 by Dee Loflin
Endangered Person Advisory Issued

Doniphan, Missouri - An Endangered Person Advisory has been issued by the Ripley County Sheriff's Department for a missing 19-year-old woman.

Deputies state that Topanga S. Thompson, 19, was last seen around 2 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 11 at Rural Route 2 Box 7641, County Road K-1 in Doniphan, Mo.

She is 5'4", 166 pounds with brown hair, blonde highlights and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a Carhartt jacket, black hooded sweatshirt and black sweatpants.

Deputies say Thompson reportedly suffers from depression and may be suicidal.

They say she left her home on foot and without personal belongings. They are unsure where she was going. They say she left after posting vague, concerning statements on her social media account.

Anyone who has seen Thompson, or has any information, is asked to call 911 or your local law enforcement agency. You may also call the Doniphan Police Department - Ripley County Sheriff's Department at 573-996-5555.


Last Updated on January 11th 2016 by Dee Loflin




2015 Ends with Highest Fatalities in Five Years
January 11th 2016 by Dee Loflin
2015 Ends with Highest Fatalities in Five Years

2015 ends with highest fatalities in five years - 

63 percent of fatalities were unbuckled

The year 2015 ended with an 11.4 percent increase in fatalities on Missouri roads. After two years of lower numbers, the fatalities in Missouri for 2015 were over 800 for the first time since 2012.

As of Dec. 31, 853 lives were reported lost in 2015 Missouri traffic crashes. Sixty-three percent of the drivers and passengers killed were not wearing seat belts.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the leading causes of fatal crashes continue to be speeding, driver inattention and impaired driving. A couple of new trends have emerged for 2015 including increases in improper lane use and substance-impaired driving. Those crash trends are showing a 100 percent increase in expressway intersection fatalities and an 82 percent increase in overturning vehicle fatalities when compared to 2014.

"Fifty percent of those not belted were also ejected from the vehicle," said Colonel Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. "Seat belt use is the single most effective way to save lives and reduce injuries resulting from traffic crashes, so make sure everyone is properly restrained on every trip.

"Combined efforts in engineering, law enforcement, education, and emergency medical services aid in the reduction of roadway fatalities," says MoDOT Chief Engineer Ed Hassinger. "With lower gas prices in 2015, we are seeing an increase in the amount of overall travel on Missouri's roads. Drivers need to take a proactive role by wearing their seat belt and focusing on their driving,"


Last Updated on January 11th 2016 by Dee Loflin




Southeast Missouri Routes Closed Due to Flooding
January 03rd 2016 by Dee Loflin
Southeast Missouri Routes Closed Due to Flooding

Southeast, Missouri - The Missouri Department of Transportation has closed routes in Southeast Missouri due to the recent flooding. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution and plan alternate routes.

Routes that are closed include: Updated Sunday, January 3, 2016

Butler County

  • Route 142- from Route 67 to Route W (Ripley County)
  • Route HH – from CR 202 to CR 214
  • Route N – from CR 243 to CR 232

Cape Girardeau County

  • OFF-RAMP - I-55 NB to Hwy74 - mile marker 93
  • OFF-Ramp I-55 SB to MO 74
  • South Kingshighway in Cape – from Route 74 to Diversion Channel
  • Route 177 – from Cape Rock to CR 640
  • Route 177 – from Route J to CR 610 over Indian Creek
  • Route 177 – from CR 627 to CR 649 (Closed except for LOCAL/FOOT traffic)
  • Route 25 – from Route 74 to Blomeyer
  • Route 74 – from Route 25 to Diversion Channel
  • Route A – over Hubble Creek
  • Route AB – over Ramsey Creek to SEMO Port (Scott County)

Carter County

  • Route M – over Mill Creek

Dunklin County

  • Route ZZ – from CR 721 to end of state maintenance

 Iron County

  • Route F – from CR 164 to CR 165 (Crane Pond Creek)

Madison County

  • Route V – from Route F to CR 243

New Madrid County

  • Route 162 – from CR 439 to end of state maintenance
  • Route P – CR 727 to Route BB
  • Route WW – from Route P to end of maintenance
  • Route V – from CR 702 to CR 708

Mississippi County

  • Route 60/62 – Closed in Cairo
  • Route 77 – from Route A to the Dorena Ferry
  • Route 80 – from Levee Rd to end of state maintenance

Ozark County

  • Route 95 – over Bryant Creek

Pemiscot

  • Route 164 – from Levee Road to CR 553

Perry County

  • Route 51 – Chester bridge to Illinois
  • Route A – from CR 460 to end of state maintenance
  • Route C – from CR 352 to CR 354
  • Route E – from CR 322 to CR 354
  • Route H – from Route 51 to Route 61 (Ste. Gen County)
  • Route M – from CR 924 to Route H

Reynolds County

  • Route CC – From CR 464 to Wayne County line 

Ripley County

  • Route 142- from Route W to Route 67 (Butler County)
  • Route H – from CR H-8 to Route KK
  • Route H – from Route KK to CR H-9
  • Route W – from 142 to the Arkansas State Line

Scott County

  • Route AB – over Ramsey Creek to SEMO Port
  • Route E – from CR 342 to Washington Street (Commerce)

Ste. Genevieve County

  • Route 61 – from Route M to Route H
  • Route J – from Buehler Road to Route 61
  • Route U – from Route 61 to end of state maintenance (St. Mary)                    
  • Route V – from Route 61 to Sugar Bottom Road
  • Route M – from Route J to Eisenbeis Bottom Road

Wayne County                                                              

  • Route FF – from CR 380 to Route 67

 

For more information, please contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636)

 

Last Updated on January 03rd 2016 by Dee Loflin




Ohio River Bridge to Close at Midnight Thursday
December 30th 2015 by Dee Loflin
Ohio River Bridge to Close at Midnight Thursday

Ballard County, Kentucky - The Kentucky Transportation will close the Ohio River “Cairo” Bridge and US 51 South of Wickliffe near the Ballard-Carlisle County line at midnight on Thursday, December 31, 2015.

According to Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District #1 they are required to close US 51 at the 6-mile marker between Wickliffe and the bridge at a little over 55 feet, thus cutting off access to the bridge.

There are about 5,000 plus cars and trucks that cross the bridge each day.  Drivers are advised to plan ahead and consider alternate routes of travel.


Last Updated on December 30th 2015 by Dee Loflin




Updated Road Closures Due to High Water
December 30th 2015 by Dee Loflin
Updated Road Closures Due to High Water

Missouri - Flooded Roadways in Southeast Missouri as of 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2015.

Update 10 am

Flooded Roadways Southeast MO


Bollinger County

  • Route H – from CR 702 to Route 51

Butler County

  • Route 158 – from Route 67 to Route 142
  • Route 142 – from Route EE to CR 353
  • Route N – from CR 243 to CR 231
  • Route 53 – from Route HH to Route 51
  • Route MM – from CR 355 to end of state maintenance

Cape Girardeau County

  • South Kingshighway in Cape – from Route 74 to Diversion Channel
  • Route 74 – from Route 25 to Diversion Channel
  • Route U – from Route A to CR 391
  • Route 177 – from Cape Rock to CR 640
  • Route A – over Hubble Creek
  • Route 25 – from Route 74 to Blomeyer
  • Route N/U/T junction
  • Ramp I-55 SB to MO 74
  • Route 61 – right lane closed to Route 74

Carter County

  • Route M – over Mill Creek
  • Route Z – near CR 206
  • Route Z – Skyline Drive to end of state maintenance

Douglas County

  • Route Y – over Cowskin Creek
  • Route FF- over Hunter Creek
  • Route U – over Bryant Creek
  • Route EE – over North Fork River

 Dunklin County

  • Route DD – from Route 53 to CR 228
  • Route ZZ – from CR 721 to end of state maintenance
  • Route F – from Route AC to Arkansas line

 Howell County

  • Route 142 – from 17 to CR 9330

Iron County

  • Route F – from CR 164 to CR 165 (Crane Pond Creek)

Madison County

  • Route V – from Rt F to CR 243
  • Route 162 – from CR 439 to end of state maintenance

New Madrid

  • Route V – from CR 702 to CR 708
  • Route 77 – from Route A to the Ferry
  • Route 80 – from Levee Rd to end of state maintenance

Oregon County

  • Route 142 – over the Eleven Point River

Ozark County

  • Route 95 – over Bryant Creek
  • Route 95 – from Route N to CR 167
  • Route H – over North Fork River
  • Route T – from CR 527 to CR 512

 

Perry County

  • Route E – from CR 322 to CR 354
  • Route A – at CR 460
  • Route C – from CR 352 to CR 354
  • Route M – from CR 924 to Route H
  • Route 61 – from CR 502 to CR 506
  • Route 51 – Chester bridge
  • Route U – from Route 61 to end of state maintenance

Reynolds County

  • Route F – over Logan Creek
  • Route CC – From CR 464 to Wayne County line

 

Ripley County

  • Route H – from CR H-8 to Route KK
  • Route H – from Route KK to CR H-9
  • Route 142 – from Route 67 to Naylor

Scott County

  • Route E – from CR 342 to Washington Street

Shannon County

  • Route KK – over Gladder Creek
  • Route H – over Rocky Creek
  • Route NN – over Rocky Creek
  • Route HH – over Carr Creek

Ste. Genevieve County

  • Route J – from Buehler Road to Route 61
  • Route 61 – from Route M to Route H

Stoddard County

  • Route D – from CR 725 to CR 751 

Texas County

  • Route BB – over Big Piney River
  • Route U – from Route HH to Route 137

Wayne County                                                              

  • Route KK – south of CR 456
  • Route FF – from CR 380 to Route 67
  • Route C – over Bear Creek

Wright County

  • Route Z – over Elk Creek
  • Route AB – over Wolf Creek
  • Route E – from Kempt Road to Dake Road
  • Route E – from Day Road to Wylie Road

For more information, please contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit the Traveler Information Map at:

http://traveler.modot.org/map/?district=SOUTHEAST


Last Updated on December 30th 2015 by Dee Loflin




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