Stories from Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 30. Mostly cloudy on Wednesday with a slight chance of rain and snow before 9 a.m, then a 50 percent chance of rain and a high near 45 then becoming mostly cloudy on Wednesday night with a low around 31. ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Methamphetamine crimes have been a chronic problem in Southeast Missouri. Modern technology and cooperation from local governments have significantly helped law enforcement officers combat the issue, but officials said the state has not yet managed to solve its meth problem...

POPLAR BLUFF -- Blind for most of his adult life, a local man packed up a rifle and went on his first deer hunt last week with the help of his sons. "I can't say it's a habit or anything, but I have always liked hunting," said 51-year-old Danny Sisco of Doniphan, Missouri. "When I was younger I got out and walked in the woods, but I have never shot anything. Of course you have to see them to shoot them."...

DEXTER -- A quick response from both law enforcement and the local community helped lead Dexter Police to the arrest and subsequent charging of two individuals -- David Troy Dagley, of Malden; and Daniel Richard, of Bernie -- with second-degree burglary...

BENTON - An investigation which began in October ended Monday with the arrest of a Sikeston man on multiple drug charges. Matthew Dwight Simms, 25, was charged Monday with the felony of possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor. ...

FERGUSON (AP) -- Chaos returned to the streets of Ferguson after a grand jury declined to indict a white police officer in the death of Michael Brown _ a decision that enraged protesters who set fire to buildings and cars and looted businesses in the area where the unarmed, black 18-year-old was fatally shot...

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. CHAOS FILLS FERGUSON STREETS Looting and arson spread in the Missouri town after a grand jury declines to indict a white policeman for killing unarmed black 18-year-old Michael Brown...

JEFFERSON CITY (AP) --A Missouri lawmaker is continuing to push for a prescription medication database despite several previous failed attempts. State Rep. Holly Rehder said Monday that she will refile the same legislation that died in the Senate last session. The Sikeston Republican says next year might be different because of heightened awareness of prescription pill abuse...

scottw@standard-democrat.com MINER -- Miner voters will be asked to approve a sales tax to fund the city's fire department. The Miner Board of Alderman approved in a split vote during their regular monthly meeting Tuesday putting a 10-year quarter-cent sales tax on the April 7 ballot to fund fire protection and emergency management services...