SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) - The U.S. Attorney's Office announced Wednesday that a Sikeston woman has been sentenced on wire fraud charges.

Christy Ann Chandler, 42, was sentenced to a year and a day on four felony counts of wire fraud.

According to the attorney, in May 2008, Chandler was hired as office manager for S&W Cabinets for accounting, internal bookkeeping and other functions.

SCOTT COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The state of Missouri is looking for your nominations for their annual Older Worker of the Year contest.

The contest looks to honor a Missouri resident who is 60 or older, employed at least 20 hours a week and shows dependability and new skills on the job.

The winner and regional finalists will be recognized at a two-day awards ceremony in Jefferson City, Mo. in November.

"Older workers play a vital role in our economy," said Margaret Donnelly, director of the Department of Health and Senior Services, which is helping to sponsor the contest.  "They're highly valued for qualities such as judgment, commitment to quality, attendance and punctuality. Companies who recruit mature workers can attract top talent in a changing workforce."

The Older Worker of the Year for 2010 was Nina George, a teacher's aide for 44 years.

STODDARD COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported three people were sent to the hospital Tuesday after a 72-year-old hit a car, making it overturn.

According to police, Glenys M. Duckworth, 72, from Sikeston was driving a 2000 Buick southbound on US 60 at MO 153 when she failed to yield and hit a 1998 Ford.

Police say the Ford overturned. The driver, Ricky D. Davis, 24, from Sikeston and passenger Whitley M. Bratcher, 22, also from Sikeston were taken to Missouri Delta Medical Center with moderate injuries.

Another passenger, a Sikeston nine-year-old, suffered serious injuries and was taken by Evac to Children's Hospital in St. Louis.

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