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3 suspects wanted in connection with theft from Puxico ATM
STODDARD COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - Three suspects are wanted in connection with a theft from a Puxico ATM. According to a release from Stoddard County Sheriff Carl Hefner, they were notified of an alarm call around 4:51 p.m. on Sunday, May 19 at First Midwest Bank in Puxico. When they...
First Alert Action Day Afternoon Update
(KFVS) - Good afternoon Heartland. After a very busy weather morning, we are finally starting to see a dryer pattern enter the area. However, the chance for strong large storms will redevelop and enter from our northwestern counties as we head into tonight. Now the Storm Prediction Center still has us sitting at a level three out of five, an Enhanced Risk for today due to the chance of severe storms. With these storm systems, we could expect to see damaging strong winds, developing large hail, and the potential for some strong tornadoes.
Cape Girardeau city crews fix water well issue
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The city of Cape Girardeau alerted customers to a potential water service issue on Wednesday morning. According to the city, Well 17, a crucial pumping well supplying water to the City of Cape Girardeau, experienced a breakdown. As of Wednesday evening, the city said the...
Shooting suspect accused of damaging vehicle in custody
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Police were called to a report of shots fired at the intersection of Sprigg and Broadway Streets in Cape Girardeau on Monday, May 20. When officers arrived they found a victim, who was not injured, but their vehicle sustained damage. Police said their investigation led...
Cardinals advance to Class 4 semifinals
The 31st win of the season for Benton baseball came in dominant fashion as the Cardinals got to pack up early in the Class 4 quarterfinals. Superb hitting and shutout pitching was the exact formula in route to a 16-0 victory for the Cardinals over District 14 champion St. Michael the Archangel in just three innings played.
Concession workers react to Cape Central graduation shooting
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The people closest to the gunshot inside the Show Me Center described the terrifying moments that followed. It’s the most detailed account we’ve heard of the fight and shooting at Cape Central’s graduation on Sunday. Members of one Cape Girardeau Rotary Club...
Community Counseling Center offering suicide bereavement group
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Community Counseling Center is offering a suicide bereavement group. Shawni Miller is the emergency services supervisor for the Community Counseling Center. She says losing a loved one to suicide can leave a big impact on lived ones emotionally, and often there’s a lot...
Three charged for Sunday morning shooting, assault
Three people have been charged in connection to an assault and a shooting early Sunday morning in Columbia. Police arrested Kalvin Johnson, 20, Tanikya Dunn, 19, both of Sikeston, and Jearlissia Jackson, 18, of Columbia. Prosecutors charged Johnson with First Degree Assault, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Armed Criminal...
Skyler Still's last throw secures state gold in javelin
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Kelly High School’s Skyler Still defied expectations and secured a dramatic victory in the javelin at the MSHSAA Class 3 State Track and Field Meet, held at Adkins Stadium on Saturday, May 18. Heading into his final throw, Still sat in fourth place. But...
First Alert Wednesday Morning Outlook
An active, unsettled pattern for the next several days as weak disturbances move through southwest flow aloft. Some storms may approach severe limits at times as well. In the short term, we are outlooked with a level 2/slight risk of severe for today and tonight. Periods of scattered showers and thunderstorms will be likely today and tonight….backing off a bit on Thursday, but ramping up again by Friday morning. Heavy downpours may eventually cause problems as well.
Two charged in downtown Columbia shooting on Sunday; 1 accused in preceding fight
The three people arrested early Sunday in connection with a fight and shooting in Downtown Columbia have now been charged. The post Two charged in downtown Columbia shooting on Sunday; 1 accused in preceding fight appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Class of 2024 graduates from Jackson High School
Jackson graduates throw their caps in celebration at the end of their commencement ceremony on Friday. Photo by Jay Forness. Jackson High School celebrated 418 graduates in the Class of 2024 during its commencement ceremony on Friday, May 17, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. JHS Science Teacher...
Jackson soccer drops quarterfinal at Nerinx, marking end of McMullen era
Against an all-too-familiar foe, Jackson girls soccer saw its season end in a 2-0 loss on Saturday at the hands of a juggernaut Nerinx Hall team in St. Louis. The Markers, having finished second in each of the past four seasons and defeating Jackson in each of the last three, didn’t have it easy against a tough defensive Jackson team.
Class 3 Sectional: Kelly vs. East Prairie
Junior Noah Johnson threw a complete game shutout allowing three hits and a walk with 13 strikeouts to lead the Eagles past the Hawks 1-0 in the sectional round of the Class 3 state tournament on Tuesday, May 21, in Benton, Mo.
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