Your World Today – Monday, December 5, 2016
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NEWS: Monday, December 5, 2016
LOCAL NEWS:
The Dent County Sheriff's Office responded to two calls last week that ended up being homicides on Thursday and Friday. The first call came in Thursday, December 1st at about 8:14 in the evening. The call was received by the Dent County Sheriff’s Office from a male subject who was later identified as 55-year old Fridtjov Severud who stated that his friend was shot. Deputies with the Dent County Sheriff’s Office and a trooper with Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the 800 block of County Road 4060 in Dent County. Upon arrival, officers entered the residence and encountered a white male, later identified as 41-year old Michael R. Gehm with an apparent gun shot wound to the face and no detectable pulse. Officers obtained and executed a search warrant for the residence and 45 caliber pistol and a single spent cartridge case were recovered. It was also determined that Gehm was on the phone with a witness who heard Gehm and Severud talking. The witness stated the decedent said, “If you’re going to point that thing at me, you better pull the trigger” and then heard a gun shot. The witness heard Severud say, “How does that make you feel”? Severud discovered the phone was on and said you better get him help he’s been shot and the phone hung up. Severud admitted to officers shooting Gehm and also admitted to shooting him from a standing position while the decedent was seated. Severud has been charged with Felony Murder in the 1st degree and is being held in the Dent County Jail on 1 million dollar bond. The on Friday, December 2nd at about 8:00 in the evening, Dent County Deputies responded to a report of a possible stabbing at a residence in the 500 block of County Road 4283, about 8 miles east of Salem. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a white male later identified as 46-year old Glenn Haenisch laying outside on the driveway and bleeding severely from his legs. Haenisch was transported to the Salem Hospital where he died from his wounds. A number people were at the residence for a party and witnessed an altercation between Haenisch and his live-in paramour, 47-year old Shelly Kelly. Witnesses stated the couple began arguing in the house and then the altercation escalated and continued outside. Witnesses stated that Kelly stabbed Haenisch a number of times with a knife. Investigators discovered a bloody kitchen knife outside near the front porch as well as signs of a struggle. One witness told law enforcement that he observed Kelly stab Haenisch as he was trying to get away. The statements received from witnesses are consistent with the apparent wounds on Haenisch. Kelly has been charged with 2nd Degree Murder and is being held in the Dent County jail in lieu of $1,000,000 cash only bond. This is the second homicide in as many days being investigated by the Dent County Sheriff’s Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The above information are just accusations and is not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of any charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty it will be to determine guilt or innocence.
The City of Salem Board of Alderman will conduct a meeting at the City Hall Council Chambers located at 202 North Washington tonight beginning at 7:00 pm. After approval of the agendas in unfinished business, City Attorney William Camm Seay will discuss with the Board information concerning demolition dumpsters. City Administrator Ray Walden will then updated the Board of various past, present and future items concerning the City of Salem followed by a report by Mayor Brad Nash. In new and miscellaneous business, City of Salem Police Chief Steelman wishes to inform the Board of the destruction of old records of the Salem Police Department, as suggested in the Police Clerk Records Retention Schedule manual. The Board will then vote to go into closed session for the purpose of discussing contracts and litigation. The meeting of the City of Salem Board of Alderman is open to the public.
SPORTS [TOP]
Jared Woodcock of Sullivan scored 22 points, but it was two late three point shots by Cody McKinney and Caleb Todd that proved to be the difference as the Eagles beat the Salem Tigers Friday night, 47-41 in the FCNB Bank-It Tournament in Sullivan. Salem is 3-1 on the year and they will be at West Plains Tuesday.
Eric Berry returned an interception for a touchdown, and then brought back another pick for a 2-point conversion that gave the Kansas City Chiefs an improbable 29-28 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. The Falcons, rallying from a 27-16 deficit, went ahead 28-27 on Matt Ryan's 5-yard touchdown pass to Aldrick Robinson with 4:32 remaining. Atlanta decided to go for 2, but Berry stepped in front of Ryan's pass and ran 99 yards the other way to give the Chiefs (9-3) their winning margin. Alex Smith completed 21 of 25 passes for 270 yards, including a 3-yard touchdown to Spencer Ware. Travis Kelce was Kansas City's top receiver, hauling in eight passes for 140 yards. Oakland will be at Kansas City Thursday night in key AFC Western Conference Game.
Frankie Hughes had 18 points and four rebounds as Missouri narrowly escaped Western Kentucky in a 59-56 victory Saturday. Kevin Puryear had 12 points and five rebounds, including 8 points in the second half, and Russell Woods scored 10 points and grabbed eight rebounds, tying a team high. The Tigers (4-3) held a 10-point lead near the 12-minute mark, but Missouri missed its final eight field goal attempts. Tuesday night, Missouri will host Miami of Ohio at 6:30. That game will NOT be heard on KSMO due to the Salem Tigers game.
Patrik Laine set up Bryan Little for an overtime goal and also got his 16th score of the season, helping the Winnipeg Jets beat the St. Louis Blues 3-2 in overtime on Saturday night. Laine pushed a backhanded pass across the slot to Little 17 seconds into OT. Alexander Steen and Dmitrij Jaskin scored for St. Louis. The Blues fell to 11-1-3 at home, ending their six-game home winning streak. The goal by Steen was his 200th career goal in the NHL. Carter Hutton stopped 20 of 23 shots and has lost his last four games. The Blues will host Montreal Tuesday night and KSMO will start the game on a delayed basis after Salem Tiger Basketball.
OBITUARIES [TOP]
Funeral services for Cyrena “Fern” Shelton of Salem, age 85, will be held today at 1:00 at the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Interment will be in the Green Forest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Green Forest Cemetery or Dry Fork Baptist Church.
Funeral services for Carol Sue Beersman of Salem, formerly of Fair Grove, age 82, will be held Tuesday at 3:00 at the Greenlawn Funeral Home North in Springfield. Visitation will be from 2:00 until service time. Interment will follow in the Bass Chapel Cemetery.
Funeral services for Wanda Darlene Pryor of Salem, age 86, will be held Wednesday at 1:00 at the Boss Assembly of God Church in Boss. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 4:00 until 8:00 at the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Interment will be in the Boss Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Boss Assembly of God Church.
Funeral services for Geraldine “Geri” Payne of Salem, age 77, will be held Saturday 1:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary in Salem. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 to 7:00. Interment will be in the Boss Cemetery in Boss.
Funeral services for Michael E. Conway of Salem, age 65, will be held at a later date. All arrangements are under the direction of the James and Gahr Mortuary in Salem.
WEATHER [TOP]
Today..Fog likely in the morning, then partly sunny by the afternoon, high of 46.
Tonight..Mostly cloudy with a 60% chance for rain, low around 35.
Tuesday..Mostly cloudy with a 70% chance for rain early in the day, high of 44.
Tuesday night..Mostly cloudy, low of 27.
Wednesday..Cloudy with a 50% chance of rain, changing to snow by the afternoon, high of 36.
