Ste. Genevieve News

NWS reports five tornadoes struck Sunday

ST. LOUIS — The National Weather Service in St. Louis last night reported their damage survey teams found evidence of five tornado touchdowns in its coverage area Sunday. One of the tornadoes passed through the River Region. An EF3 twister with winds up to 150 miles an hour, was on the ground for more than

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Two more COVID-19 booster shots are now available

ATLANTA, Georgia — Certain people are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot, including those who received Moderna and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccines. Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots. For individuals who

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NWS survey crews report there were three tornadoes

ST. MARY – The National Weather Service Storm damage survey crews found at least three tornadoes yesterday. The highest rated was EF-3 in Fredericktown with a maximum wind speed of 140 MPH. The tornado that went through St. Mary was at maximum an EF-2 with 120 MPH winds. The tornado that hit Coffman was at

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Friends to Friends Gala to be virtual again this year

STE. GENEVIEVE — Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) foundation’s signature fundraising event, the gala, will be held virtually again this year. You can participate in the Friends to Friends Virtual Gala from the comfort of your home November 5-7, so dress up in anything from your PJs to

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Tornadoes cause damage in the River Region

RIVER REGION — It is not known, at this time, exactly how many tornadoes moved through the River Region Sunday night. There were likely at least two and maybe more. Locations impacted by the tornadoes included a house near Route F and Route AA where a resident was reportedly trapped inside a damaged home which

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Storm damage affects Citizens Electric members

PERRYVILLE – Citizens Electric Corporation (CEC) linemen, engineers, and contractors have been working since late Sunday evening to repair storm damage in Ste. Genevieve and Perry County. Severe weather passing through Southeast Missouri caused widespread damage within CEC’s territory causing 1,700 members to be without power. Crews are working to replace more than 30 poles,

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