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Deadline for farmers to file income taxes extended until April 15

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013, 6:00pm

Deadline for farmers to file income taxes extended until April 15

(KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Revenue is providing relief from possible penalties to farmers and fishermen who have not filed and paid their state income taxes by March 1.

According to the department, farmers and fishermen who choose not to make quarterly estimated income tax payments must normally file their returns and pay the full amount of tax due by March 1.

If the deadline is missed, they could be subject to penalties. However, this year the late enactment of the American Taxpayer Relief Act by the U.S. Congress shortened the time period the Internal Revenue Service could accept tax returns. The result of this situation is that the IRS will consider the tax returns from farmers and fishermen to be timely until April 15, even if they make quarterly estimated payments. The Missouri Department of Revenue has also decided not to impose any underpayment penalties for missing the March 1 deadline.

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County Road 334 in Mississippi Co. to close for pipe replacement

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, March 4th, 2013, 5:51pm

County Road 334 in Mississippi Co. to close for pipe replacement

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says County Road 334 will be closed while crews replace a culvert pipe.

The road is located at the intersection of Rt. 102 and CRD 334.

Weather permitting, crews will be working Wednesday, March 6 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m

MoDOT says the work zone will be marked with signs. Drivers are urged to use extreme caution while in the area.

For additional information, contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.

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Hearnes Elementary Incentive Store celebrates Dr. Seuss Week

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Sunday, March 3rd, 2013, 11:00am

Hearnes Elementary Incentive Store celebrates Dr. Seuss Week

CHARLESTON, MO (KFVS) - On March 1, Hearnes Elementary held its third quarter incentive store alongside a very special reading celebration - "Dr. Seuss Week."

Students participated in a Seuss-themed "Brock Buck Store," with Cat in the Hat decorations and themed items to buy. The store is operated by B.J. Babb, parent liaison. The store also held a book sale with books ranging from $1 to $5.

Hearnes educators are proud to promote reading, and held many activities throughout the week: A breakfast of "green eggs and ham" was provided by Opaa! Food Management; Students voted for their favorite books to win the statewide Mark Twain Literary Award; Ms. Essner's 2nd Grade class correctly guessed how many candies were in the Cat's hat and won prizes.

The Brock Buck Store is a quarterly incentive program for students at Hearnes Elementary. Students earn bucks for A.R. points, behavior, and attendance, and get to spend them on school supplies, toys, and candy. (Source: Michelle Anthuis, Hearnes Elementary)

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Red Cross to launch official Tornado App March 4

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Saturday, March 2nd, 2013, 11:00am

Red Cross to launch official Tornado App March 4

(KFVS) - The American Red Cross will launch its official Tornado App on Monday, March 4.

The Red Cross says the app will put lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in, visit or have loved ones in tornado-prone areas.

The free app, available in English and Spanish, gives iPhone, iPad and Android smart phone and tablet users instant access to local and real-time information, so they know what to do before, during and after a tornado. The app includes a high-pitched siren and "tornado warning!" alert that signals people when a NOAA tornado warning has been issued in their area, even if the app has been closed. An "all clear!" alert lets users know when a tornado warning has expired or has been canceled.

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Miner police arrest Hayti man accused of car jacking in Pevely

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Friday, March 1st, 2013, 9:24pm

MINER, MO (KFVS)- Miner police arrested a Hayti man Friday after he allegedly was involved in a car jacking in Pevely, Mo.

Around 7:30 a.m. on Friday, March 1, the Miner Police Department received a report of a car jacking in Pevely, Mo. With the information given, officers were able to locate a possible address of the suspect which indicated he lived in Hayti, Mo.

Officers say they checked the area of I-55 southbound, and were able to find the suspect vehicle. They stopped the vehicle and arrested 61-year-old Jerry Ray White.

White is being held at the Miner Police Department, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Missouri statewide tornado drill set for March 5

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer

Friday, March 1st, 2013, 11:07am

Missouri statewide tornado drill set for March 5

BENTON, MO (KFVS) - The Scott County Emergency Management Agency says the Missouri Statewide Tornado Drill and Severe Weather Awareness Week are good time to prepare for severe weather.

Missouri's StormAware website provides tornado sheltering videos, other safety resources to prepare for March 5 tornado drill during Missouri Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 4-8.

The National Weather Service, the State Emergency Management Agency and Missouri's local emergency management offices are asking Missourians to use this week as an opportunity to plan and prepare for how they will react and shelter in response to severe weather.

EMA officials say Missouri will conduct the 39th annual Statewide Tornado Drill on Tuesday, March 5 at 1:30 p.m. If severe weather is in the forecast on March 5, the drill will be moved to Thursday, March 7 at 1:30 p.m.

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