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Citywide power outage hits Kennett, Missouri, due to breaker issue - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

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Citywide power outage hits Kennett, Missouri, due to breaker issue - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

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KENNETT, Mo., (KBSI) — A citywide power outage in Kennett has been attributed to a problem with a breaker at the SPA substation, which supplies power to the area. Crews are working with the power company to resolve the issue. Initially, the cause of the outage was unknown, but an investigation revealed the breaker issue. Repairs are underway, and officials will provide updates as more information becomes available. Categories: News Ta…Read Article

Kennett Police Officer Arrested Then Fired

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Kennett Police Officer Arrested Then Fired

An investigation by the Dunklin County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in criminal charges being filed against a Kennett Police officer. According to a news release from Chief Kenny Wilson, James Fisher is charged with two counts of felony domestic assault and three counts of misdemeanor domestic assault. Upon learning of the investigation, Officer Fisher was immediately placed on administrative leave. Fisher was arrested this morning by the D…Read Article

Woman Arrested After High Speed Chase on Highway 25

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Woman Arrested After High Speed Chase on Highway 25

One person was arrested yesterday after she led authorities on a high speed chase on Highway 25 that reached speeds of 115 MPH. According to the Dunklin County Sheriff’s Office, they were called around 1:30 p.m. to Highway 25 north of Kennett about a lawn mower that had fallen off a trailer, pulled by a truck driven in a careless manner. During an attempted traffic stop the female driver pulled into Whitener’s Monument, stole a vehicle, and the …Read Article

Kennett School Board Holds June Session

The Kennett School Board held their monthly meeting last week. During the session, the Board learned May enrollment for the district was 1,662 students. That’s a decrease of six from April and 89 from last year. In what was mostly routine business: The Board authorized the publication of the district financial report following the completion of the annual school audit. Authorized the superintendent and the auditor to review final budget figures…Kennett · Kennett Read Article

Farm Credit Holds Groundbreaking For New Kennett Location

Farm Credit of Southeast Missouri held a ground breaking ceremony yesterday at its new Kennett location on Southwest Drive. Local branch manager Matt Poole said it was time for a new building. [audio mp3="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/739/2025/06/20035053/poole-1.mp3"] We welcome our new neighbor, as the Farm Credit location is next door to us at Pollack Broadcasting.Kennett · Kennett Read Article

County and City Call for Applicants for $760K in Opioid Settlement Funds

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To qualify, the proposals must align with the Gallatin Behavioral Health Coalition’s strategic plan, which emphasizes evidence-based prevention, care coordination, and connecting people with behavioral health and social services.Health · Kennett See the Story

Fitzpatrick on Kennett Audit

Last week, the City of Kennett received a poor rating from the Missouri Auditor’s office – a report that we detailed when it came out. In a recent interview, Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick said the almost $80,000 taken by the former deputy city clerk happened because the city lacked oversight of disbursements and payroll. Fitzpatrick said his office provided several recommendations to ensure this doesn’t happen again. [audio mp3="https://dehayf5mhw1h…Kennett · Kennett Read Article

Council Approves Administrator Proposal

After many years, it appears the City of Kennett is going the administrator route again. During this week’s meeting the City Council’s Finance Committee made the recommendation. Councilwoman Lisa Dry provided the rationale for the recommendation — among them: the audit findings and oversight needs, financial management, project management and strategic planning, and personnel and policy leadership There was brief debate on the proposal – Council…Kennett · Kennett Read Article

Missouri ‘Soccer Mom’ Facing Deportation Is Released From Custody

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A Missouri town is celebrating the return of their beloved Carol, a soccer mom who was jailed for more than a month and targeted for deportation.Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Kennett See the Story

Drivers Hurt in SEMO Traffic Crashes

Two pickups collided yesterday morning in Dunklin County on Missouri TT and CR 720 south of Rives, leaving the drivers hurt. According to Troop E, a 30 year old Senath man and 34 year old man from Hornersville were taken to Arkansas Methodist Hospital. The crash happened at 8:20 a.m. A two vehicle crash just before noon also injured both drivers. The MSHP reports the accident happened on Route U at Route H in Stoddard County. A 17 year old from …Dunklin County · Dunklin County Read Article

Former deputy city clerk personally spent thousands of taxpayer dollars, according to the Missouri audit (LISTEN) - Missourinet

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A former deputy city clerk for the southeast Missouri city of Kennett spent tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars on personal items, including an intimacy game, a 43-inch smart TV, and the full collection of Madea movies! Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick shares the details with Marshall Griffin. Share this:Kennett · Kennett See the Story