Your World Today – Monday, May 1, 2017

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NEWS: Monday, May 1, 2017

LOCAL NEWS:

Due to the flooding in the area and the uncertain condition of rural roads in the area, all Salem and Dent County schools cancelled their classes for today including Salem Headstart and the Ozarks Hills State School #61.

With Dent County receiving unofficially anywhere from seven to ten inches of rain, numerous roads were closed in Dent County over the weekend with a number of county roads closed due to the flooding. Roads that were closed by MoDOT in Dent County were Highway 119, and Route TT, A and EE. It is also worthwhile noting the Interstate 44 was closed Sunday from Lebanon to Rolla and Highway 63 near Vienna was closed. The highways and routes will reopen once the water recedes and the highways are checked for structural damages.

An accident happened in Pulaski County on Route D about five miles west of Jerome Sunday at 12:20. According to the highway patrol report, a 2004 Buick Rendezvous driven southbound by 31-year old Casey Ousley of Rolla, went off the right side of the roadway. Ousley overcorrected causing the vehicle to return to the orad before it ran off the left side of the road and overturned several times before coming to rest on its top. Ousley suffered moderate injuries and was transported to the Phelps County Regional Medical Center by the Dixon Ambulance. Ousley was wearing a seat restraint. The Buick was totaled in the accident and was removed from the scene by Davis Towing.

The Dent County Sheriff's Department has released a number of reports. On Thursday, April 13th deputies responded to the 3000 block of Route VV for a report of a disturbance. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with 29-year old Amber Webster of Rolla. It was discovered that Webster had three active warrants, one from Dent County for probation violation, one from Rolla Police Department for traffic offense, and one from Phelps County for theft.  She was arrested, transported to the Dent County Jail, and incarcerated. On Thursday, April 20th, deputies conducted a traffic stop at Highway 19 and 32. As a result of the stop, 23-year old Michael Schum of St. James, was arrested for driving while having his license revoked. Schum was fingerprinted, issued a summons and released. That same day, deputies responded to a call for a reported theft. Upon arrival, deputies were informed that a John Deere 468 Mega Wide baler, valued at $25,000, had been taken from under a carport at the residence.  This report is still under investigation. If you have any information on any ongoing investigations, please call the sheriff's office at 729-3241.

The City of Salem Board of Alderman will be conducting their meeting tonight at the City Hall Council Chambers beginning at 7:00 pm. During the hearing of persons, Sherry Lea, the Executive Director of Healthy Dent County, wants to discuss extending the lease at the Salem Community Center @ the Armory and the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) grant that Healthy Dent County is writing to build a new gymnasium. Also during the hearing of persons, Gary Cook with the Current River Cruisers is requesting permission from the Board to close the streets around the courthouse for the Annual Car Show on June 17^th. In bids, the City had requested bids to purchase a used backhoe and City Administrator Ray Walden will present the bids. After approval of the agenda, Mayor Brad Nash will present to the Board of Alderman proposed rules and regulations for the cemetery for the Board’s approval. Walden will update the Board on various projects both current and future concerning the City of Salem including fireworks for the 4^th of July, a health insurance update and other issues concerning the city. Mayor Nash will follow with his report on various issues. In new and miscellaneous business, Mayor Nash will present his nominations to City Board’s and Committees with the Board’s approval. Parks and Recreation Director Tye Lydon will then be requesting permission to purchase equipment to help maintain the park’s ball fields. The Board will then vote to go into closed session for the purpose of discussing real estate and contracts. The regular meeting of the City of Salem Board of Alderman is open to the public.

SPORTS   [TOP]

The first place finishers for Salem at the St. James Invitational Track Meet last Thursday were Baylee Bilyou in Shot Put breaking her own school record by tossing the shot 39’6” and she also won in discus with a throw of 106’2”. For the men, first place winners were Ty Conley who won the 200 meter with a time of 23.56, Marcus Jessen who won the 3200 meter with a time of 11:21, JD Bowling won the shot put with toss of 45’7”, the discus with a throw of 139’9”, and the javelin with a throw of 141’10”, Jakob Happel won the high jump at 6’2” and Logan Woolf captured the long jump at 20’1”. The Tigers men and women’s teams each took 2^nd place at the St. James Tournament. Way to go Tigers! Today, Salem will host the SCA Tournament starting at 4:00.

According to Coach Hubbs, the Salem Tigers Tennis match against Houston Friday and the tournament in Osage on Saturday were both cancelled. No makeup dates have been determined at this time. The Tennis Tigers will host Richland today at 4:30.

On Friday night, Vladimir Taransenko scored two goals including the game winner with 3:52 left in regulation as the St. Louis Blues evened their series with Nashville only to have the Predators take a 2-1 series lead Sunday. Ryan Ellis, Cody McLeod and Roman Josi scored goals while Pekka Rinne made 22 saves as Nashville bagged a 3-1 win at Bridgestone Arena. Alexander Steen scored the Blues lone goal and Jake Allen made 31 saves. Allen was St. Louis' best player throughout the day, including 17 in a second period where the Blues were out shot 18-4. The Blues and Predators will play Tuesday night at 8:30 on ksmoradio.com and then on KSMO Radio after Cardinal baseball.

Joey Votto singled with the bases loaded in the eighth inning to complete a comeback from a 4-0 deficit and give the Cincinnati Reds a 5-4 win Sunday over the St. Louis Cardinals. Mike Leake pitched six innings and gave up a run, but the bullpen could not hold the lead. Matt Carpenter had a bases loaded double and drove in three runs as the Cards take on the Brewers tonight starting at 6:20 on KSMO.

Miguel Sano drove in five runs, and Phil Hughes pitched effectively into the sixth inning as the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 7-5 on Sunday, their ninth straight loss. The Royals will host the Chicago White Sox tonight.

OBITUARIES     [TOP]

WEATHER    [TOP]

Today..Mostly cloudy and breezy with a 20% chance of rain,high near 60.
Tonight..Mostly clear, low of 45.
Tuesday..Mostly sunny, high near 70.
Tuesday night..Mostly cloudy with a 70% chance for showers after midnight, low of 47.
Wednesday..Cloudy with an 80% chance showers, high around 58.