Stories from Tuesday, June 17, 2014

sports@standard-democrat.com BENTON -- Scott County Junior Legion fell to Charleston 16U on Tuesday 17-13 in extra innings. The game was schedule for nine innings, but wound up a a 12-inning affair when the two teams entered the final innings knotted up at 13-13. Another two scoreless inning ensued before a four-run Charleston rally in the top of the 12th put them ahead for good...

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Most cases of melanoma, the deadliest kind of skin cancer, are caused by exposure to ultraviolet light. To lower skin cancer risk, protect skin from the sun and avoid indoor tanning. Sun safety tips- Check the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) UV Index before spending time outdoors and plan sun protection accordingly, using the following tips:...

JEFFERSON CITY- The proposed Environmental Protection Agency rule to reduce carbon pollution from power plants won't be free - but climate change may be even more costly.
It's estimated the EPA's proposed standards will raise electricity prices by 6 percent, and that will impact manufacturers. ...

Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Mostly sunny on Wednesday with a high near 91 then becoming partly cloudy on Wednesday night with a low around 72. Thursday will be mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and a high near 90 while Thursday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 73. ...

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. WHICH OPTIONS OBAMA IS EXAMINING TO DEAL WITH IRAQ The president is sending 300 American troops to secure U.S. assets. Airstrikes, a special force contingent and cooperation with Iran are also on the table...

SCOTT CITY -- If it's true that good things come to those who wait, the Scott City School District did just that, breaking ground Monday on a performing arts theater/Federal Emergency Management Agency safe room four years in the making. The cost of the project is $2.1 million. ...

BLOOMFIELD -- A weekend drug bust in Bernie, Missouri, resulted in four people being put behind bars. They are the following: Stephen R. Winkler, 39, of Bernie, who was charged with distribution of a controlled substance. His bond was set at $75,000 cash only...

PERRYVILLE -- What started off as a discussion about bringing a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to Perryville, Missouri, has turned into a full-fledged event featuring school tours, a candlelight vigil and an address by retired Gen. Frank Grass, a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff...

DONIPHAN --An afternoon of swimming on Current River Saturday ended tragically when a Chaffee, Mo., man drowned after jumping from a rock into the river. The body of Jeremy P. Evans, 34, was recovered by the Missouri State Highway Patrol just before 6 p.m., more than three hours after he was last seen struggling in the water...

scottw@standard-democrat.com BENTON -- Scott County officials are on board for another project improving the Sikeston Industrial Park. Scott County commissioners were joined by Mayor Jerry Pullen, City Manager Jon Douglass, Ed Dust, director of the city's Department of Economic Development, and Jay Lancaster, public works director, from the city of Sikeston during their regular meeting Tuesday...