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National Drug Take Back Day
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – The drug epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health and public safety threat. Many Law enforcement agencies participated in Take Back Day, to safely dispose unused or expired prescriptions. This is the 15th year that the DEA has organized...
Dutchtown High School embraces diversity through Ascension Fund grant
After Ascension Parish Schools adopted an Embracing Diversity calendar for the 2023-2024 school year, teachers and students at Dutchtown High School embraced the initiative to celebrate diversity. Funds from an Ascension Fund School Impact Grant were used to purchase resources such as books, posters and display items to aid in...
Man makes first court appearance on charges in connection with shooting at Cape Girardeau apartment complex
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A man charged in connection with a shooting at an apartment complex that left one person injured in the leg made his first court appearance on Thursday, April 25. Michael Dewayne Thompkins appeared via video where his charges were read. According to online court records,...
Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 27: Jackson downs Kennett in conference semis
In a replay of last week's tight finish in Kennett, Jackson jumped on its Indians counterpart in the SEMO Conference semifinals to headline a fun Saturday in Southeast Missouri. Jackson scored five runs in the first two innings to advance to its third consecutive SEMO Conference final, to be played...
Scattered showers and storms possible Thursday night, severe risk increases Friday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Rain and thunderstorms are moving through the Kansas City metro area early Thursday evening. A high wind warning is in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday for Leavenworth, Wyandotte, Jackson, Ray Clinton, Platte, and Clay counties. Southeast winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts up...
‘You wouldn’t know I had it,’ woman living with Multiple Sclerosis holding awareness walk
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Happening at 9 a.m. on April 27, a walk to raise funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is happening at Capaha Park. Morgan Schmid with SEMO MS Community lives with the disease and helps organize the group’s efforts for a cure and activities.
Air Force JROTC discontinued at Cape Central
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Air Force JROTC program at Cape Girardeau Central High School is being discontinued. The program currently has about 50-60 members. Government guidelines require more than 100 members and two teachers. Currently finding a second instructor has been difficult, according to Cape Girardeau School’s Kristen Talent.
Sara Evans to perform at Cape Girardeau casino
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Sara Evans will be at the Cape Girardeau casino in May. She’ll perform at the Century Casino Cape Girardeau Event Center stage on September 6. Tickets go on sale to the public at 9 a.m. on May 3. You can click here for more information.
Full Throttle Thursday: 1969 Cobra
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - On an all-new Full Throttle Thursday, we are happy to feature a real love affair that a local man has for his car. A car he special ordered back in 1969 and one he still loves to this day. 80-year-old Paul Brown still knows how...
Jackson run-rules Sikeston in conference tournament
The Jackson Indians baseball team defeated the Sikeston Bulldogs 11-1 in the SEMO Conference Tournament opening round on Friday at Jackson Stadium. Jackson, the #1 seed, improves their record to 19-6 while the #8 seed Bulldogs fall to 3-14. Sikeston opened up the scoring in the top of the second...
PORCH and Cape Parks and Rec team up for benefit event
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – It is a win-win for Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation and the PORCH Initiative. The groups are teaming up for “Swing into Spring” featuring former Major League outfielder Curtis Granderson. Join PORCH for stories and autographs on April 27 at Swing into...
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