Award-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings has died in a car accident in Los Angeles.
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FARMINGTON, MO (KFVS) -
Line crews will be out again this weekend working to repair downed lines in areas still without power after Thursday's ice storm.
According to Black River Electric Cooperative, power is back on for nearly 10,000 of its customers after ice brought down trees and power lines. By 8 a.m. Saturday morning an estimated 2,400 homes remain in the dark.
As of 7 a.m. Sunday, less than 200 co-op customers remained without power.
The Co-op says areas in Wayne, Reynolds and Iron counties were hardest hit, but outages also remain in Madison and Bollinger counties.
"You get creative," Scott Combs, a Wayne County resident, said. "I took a griddle to heat water up on so I could wash up. We have a little space heater and as long as you keep track of how much you got on the generator at one time, you're ok."
Co-op officials say reports from customers letting crews know about the location of fallen trees or downed lines has really helped speed up repairs.
At this point the Co-op has no estimate as to when power will be restored to all customers.
"It's an inconvenience but we all get through it and go on," Combs said. "My wife thinks a nice hot shower would be good, but you do what you got to do."
A statement on the Co-op's website says restoration efforts will extend well into the weekend. Additional line crews from Intercounty Electric Cooperative, Laclede Electric Cooperative and SEMO Electric Cooperative will join the effort Saturday morning.
Line workers from Citizens Electric Cooperative, Crawford Electric Cooperative, Cuivre River Electric Cooperative, Gascosage Electric Cooperative and Three Rivers Electric Cooperative arrived early Friday morning and immediately began restoring power to customers.
If you have not reported your outage, you're encouraged to call Black River Electric Coop at (800) 392-4711 or use the automated outage system at (888) 461-2667.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:23 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:23:30 GMT
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her. Jayden Sink raised nearly $200 on Friday while she sold lemonade
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:38 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:38:52 GMT
Heavy rain showers caused flash flooding in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties. Ameren Missouri reported close to 1,000 outages in southeast Missouri at one point.
Heavy rain showers caused flash flooding in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties. Ameren Missouri reported close to 1,000 outages in southeast Missouri at one point.
Monday, June 17 2013 9:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:54:17 GMT
Last night was the 62nd annual Miss USA pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Contestants from all 50 states and territories of the Unites States went heel to heel on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. Miss Connecticut, Erin Brady, ended up walking away with the grand title of Miss USA, but it was Miss Utah who really stood out from the rest of the competitors.
Last night was the 62nd annual Miss USA pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Contestants from all 50 states and territories of the Unites States went heel to heel on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. Miss Connecticut, Erin Brady, ended up walking away with the grand title of Miss USA, but it was Miss Utah who really stood out from the rest of the competitors.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:54 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:54:48 GMT
HOUSTON (KHOU/CBS) - A shark attack at Surfside Beach sent a teenager to the hospital with severe injuries - but not without a fight. Garrett Sebesta, 15, was enjoying the Gulf Coast with a church group
Garrett Sebesta, 15, was enjoying the Gulf Coast with a church group from when a shark latched onto his leg and would not let go.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:20 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:20:00 GMT
The members of the radio show Mayhem In The AM on 790 The Zone were suspended Monday morning after comments they made which made fun of former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason, who has ALS, better
The members of the radio show Mayhem In The AM on 790 The Zone were fired Monday after comments they made which made fun of former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason, who has ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.
Mel Wymore (WEYE'-mohr) is a typical city council candidate in many ways. He's campaigning in New York as a community board appointee, ex-PTA chair and founder of local organizations.
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Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:13 AM EDT2013-06-18 09:13:59 GMT
The former police chief of the Chicago suburb of Country Club Hills has pleaded guilty to fraud charges filed in connection with a $1.25 million grant from the state of Illinois.
The former police chief of the Chicago suburb of Country Club Hills has pleaded guilty to fraud charges filed in connection with a $1.25 million grant from the state of Illinois.
Line crews still working to repair lines after Thursday's winter storm.
As of 3 p.m. Saturday the Co-op reported 1,300 customers without power.
At this point the Co-op has no estimate as to when power will be restored to all customers.
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