Miriah Ludtke is Miss Missouri USA

Congratulations to Effingham native Miriah Ludtke, who has been crowned Miss Missouri USA.

Miriah was crowned at the conclusion of ceremonies Sunday. She will now compete in the Miss USA Pageant in May.

Miriah, the daughter of Joe Ludtke and Heather Mumma of Effingham, is a graduate of Effingham High School. She was sponsored by the City of St. Louis. She was first runner-up in last year's Miss Missouri USA Pageant.

 Greg Sapp had the opportunity to talk by phone with Miriah Ludtke over the noon hour...