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Upcoming Closure at Elm and Commercial Streets for Intersection Upgrades
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has announced that the intersection of Missouri Route 97 (Elm Street) and Route 37 (Commercial Street) in Pierce City will be closed. This closure is scheduled from Tuesday, May 28, 2024, to Wednesday, June 5, 2024, for intersection improvements. The work includes upgrading the intersection to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as part of a larger project to improve sidewalks in Christian and Lawrence Counties for better pedestrian safety and accessibility.
Upcoming Road Improvements on Routes 160 & 97: Virtual Meeting Details and Project Insights
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will hold a virtual public meeting to discuss resurfacing projects on U.S. Route 160 and Missouri Route 97 in Barton, Dade, and Lawrence counties. The meeting will be available online from May 19, 2024, to June 2, 2024. Participants can access the meeting through the project's webpage to learn about the project details and improvements.
Residents in Lawrence County Missouri dealing with the aftermath after Wednesday's tornado
Monett, MO – Some southwest Missouri residents are dealing with a mess left by the tornado that struck Wednesday afternoon. Fire crews and liberty utilities worked through the night to clear roads and restore power. Residents spent the day cleaning up storm debris. No injuries were reported.
Recovery begins in areas in Lawrence and Barry counties
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Mo. — The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado ripped through rural areas in Monett and Aurora, with very few reported injuries. Kevin Davis lives on a county road separating the two counties, and his road remains littered with debris. “My wife and I were sitting on the porch watching the weather […]
Possible tornado damages homes in southwest Missouri
LAWRENCE, Co. (KSNF) — What’s now believed to be a tornado, touched down near Monett, causing damage along its path. Lawrence County Sheriff, Brad Delay says at least one tornado touched down just east of Monett — near Highway 60 and Lawrence 2240 — which is also the Lawrence and Barry County line. The tornado […]
Cleanup efforts are underway after this week's storms made their way through the 4 states
Wednesday Storms – Parts of the four states are dealing with the aftermath of Wednesday's storms. In Miami, several homes suffered severe damage while other parts of the city received only minor damage and downed trees. In Monett Missouri, fallen trees have wreaked havoc, knocking power out throughout the city. Multiple buildings are damaged including McDonald’s and Walmart. City officials are saying the cleanup could take several weeks. As of this time, no injuries have been reported.
Possible tornado damages homes in southwest Missouri
LAWRENCE, Co. (KSNF) — What’s now believed to be a tornado, touched down near Monett, causing damage along its path. Lawrence County Sheriff, Brad Delay says at least one tornado touched down just east of Monett — near Highway 60 and Lawrence 2240 — which is also the Lawrence and Barry County line. The tornado […]
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