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Person trapped in trench rescued in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Emergency crews responded to the scene of West End Boulevard and Independence in Cape Girardeau to rescue a person trapped in a trench Friday afternoon. The person was rescued, according to the Cape Girardeau Fire Department. No word on any injuries.
First Alert: Tracking possible thunderstorms this evening
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - We will see mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies, with temperatures getting into the low 80s this afternoon. Heading into the evening hours, Madeline Parker says there are chances for isolated thunderstorms, with the main threats being gusty winds and hail. Tomorrow morning, lows will...
Dexter Police warns of scammers posing as members of police department
DEXTER, Mo. (KFVS) - Dexter Police are warning people of scammers who are pretending to be with the police department. Officers say they have info that scammers are calling posing as members of the police department. According to Dexter PD, the suspects in these types of cases are sophisticated and...
Cape Girardeau man sentenced for first-degree murder
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (KFVS) - A Cape Girardeau man who pleaded guilty to first-degree murder of his wife was sentenced on Thursday, May 2. According to Jackson County State’s Attorney Joseph A. Cervantez, 30-year-old Gregory Hopkins was sentenced to 42 years in prison after a contested sentencing hearing. In a...
Cape Aquatic Center to hold ribbon cutting
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department will host a ribbon cutting next week for the Cape Aquatic Center. Held on Friday, May 10, the ribbon cutting takes place at the Aquatic Center at 4 p.m. The Cape Aquatic Center, formally called ‘Central Pool’, was first built in 1979 and opened to the public in March 1980.
Southeast Missouri State University students hold protest in support of Palestine
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Some Southeast Missouri State University students joined in the Pro-Palestinian demonstrations. A small group of them gathered on the Cape Girardeau Campus. The students say they care about what’s happening in the Middle East and they want their voices heard. “Mostly what we’re here...
Short police chase ends in Cape Girardeau restaurant parking lot with 1 arrest
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - One person was arrested after a short police chase in Cape Girardeau on Wednesday evening, May 1. According to the Ptlm. Bobby Newton with the Cape Girardeau Police Department, a traffic violation led to the chase on Perry and Broadway. Video shows police stop the...
Kelly expands athletic offerings, adds wrestling and volleyball
BENTON, Mo. — Kelly High School is expanding its sports program, adding wrestling and volleyball teams starting in the 20024-2025 school year. This move provides new opportunities for student-athletes and aligns with the school's growing enrollment. “These two sports are great additions to our school and athletic program,” said...
13th annual Poker Run to be held in Cape Girardeau in June
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Veterans & Fallen Heroes will be hosting the 13th annual Poker Run in Cape Girardeau in June. On June 8, the event will take place at Midtown Cape on 1444 Independence Street. Registration starts at 10 a.m. and kickstands will be up at 11 a.m.
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