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Missing East Prairie man found safe in Stoddard Co.
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. (KFVS) - A missing man out of Mississippi County is being reunited with his family on Saturday afternoon, May 4. According to Mississippi County Sheriff Britton Ferrell, the 79-year-old man was found in Stoddard County. The sheriff thanked all of the agencies for their help in finding...
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. Most of these storms...
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.
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...
Roper, Advance/Bell City SB close out regular season in strong fashion
There can’t possibly be a more potent or intimidating softball squad entering the MSHSAA postseason than Advance/Bell City. The Hornets improved to 17-2 on Tuesday by closing out the regular season with a 10-0 beating of a very solid New Madrid County Central squad at Advance, and over their final four games, the Hornets outscored the opposition an astounding 72-0.
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...
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...
Cossou advances to sectionals with impressive showing at C2D1 meet
It’d be hard to beat the success Chaffee’s Carlyanne Cossou has had athletically in her freshman year. Whether it was leading the Red Devils to the state championship game in softball or helping lead the girls' basketball team to an impressive 16-9 season, Cossou has done it all.
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