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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County.

Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Franklin and Williamson
Counties.

.The Big Muddy River continues to rise due to heavy rain last week
and over the weekend. The river will crest on Thursday before
starting a very slow fall.

For the Big Muddy River...including Plumfield, Murphysboro...Major
flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 28.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.7
feet early Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


&&

Suspect in Cape Girardeau attempted kidnapping dies

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Crime, police,

CAPE GIRARDEAU (WSIL) -- The suspect in an attempted kidnapping in Cape Girardeau has died. 

On Sunday, June 19, Cape Girardeau officers received a report of an attempted kidnapping around 10:50 p.m. The incident occurred in the 1200 block of S. Sprigg Street. 

The victim, a 19-year-old woman, was helping a hurt animal in the road when the suspect approached, struck her in the face and then attempted to pull her into his vehicle. 

The victim was able to fight off the suspect and shout for help, which caused the suspect to flee.

During the investigation, police identified the suspect, but he died before formal charges could be filed against him. 

Cape Girardeau Police are handling the investigation. 

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